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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Mafort on November 25, 2022, 09:26:44 am

Title: Recurve forms.
Post by: Mafort on November 25, 2022, 09:26:44 am

So I’ve seen a lot of recurves lately and I have done quite a few but never have I done like really right radius recurves where they’d be considered contact recurve. What’s everyone’s forms looking like? Any good ones that are basic to build?

Title: Re: Recurve forms.
Post by: PaSteve on November 25, 2022, 10:22:25 am

I was advised to use a soup/tomato/coffee can or whatever can you have to draw the radius. Then I cut it out with a jigsaw (band saw probably better) sand it smooth and ready to use. Here's a pic of a form I made for a hackberry static recurve. Nothing fancy but it works for me.

Title: Re: Recurve forms.
Post by: Will B on November 25, 2022, 12:40:07 pm

I have two recurve cauls that I use. One for working recurves and one for statics. I used a gallon paint can to draw the arc, and I cut them out on my bandsaw. I’ve used both dry heat and steam to make the bends, but I have better success with steaming the tips.

Title: Re: Recurve forms.
Post by: darinputman on November 25, 2022, 04:45:09 pm

   This is the form I use most. Nailed on workbench so its always ready. The nail helps keep tip from sliding out when starting bend.
   Bow pictured was bent on this form, short and tight bend works best for me.

Title: Re: Recurve forms.
Post by: Pat B on November 30, 2022, 04:22:45 pm

These are my single limb forms I use for reflexing and recurving. All made from scraps...
(https://i.imgur.com/AYHBLCA.jpg)