How To Make a 30-35 Pound Horse Bow With Laminated Wood Siyahs Part 4

Part 1 - Introduction and Flattening - http://youtu.be/Yy4JR2cgSa0 Part 2 - Shaping the Handle and Siyahs - http://youtu.be/JAAb6k1Mzok Part 3 -- Laminating the Siyahs - http://youtu.be/X5wE6dtzgOY Part 4 - Stringing and Finishing - http://youtu.be/QY5p3FQYErY Shooting the Finished Bow- http://youtu.be/LDkrKNLt5Ws This bow is a slightly different take on the flattened horse bow with wood siyahs that we built here : http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD816DB6470FEE164&feature=view_all The main difference is that the siyah is glued or laminated into the PVC pipe at the end, so that the back and belly of the siyah have a layer of PVC over them. This allows for a more seamless transition from limb to siyah and gives the impression of a fully laminated bow. The same technique can be used on larger, heavier bows as well. It's just as strong if not stronger than simply driving the end of a siyah into the pipe or lashing a siyah onto the surface of the pipe. The siyahs on this bow are maple, though any dense hardwood can be used. There is a basic template for the siyahs here: http://backyardbowyer.com/2012/12/laminated-siyah-core-template/ As long as the back and belly are left flat for laminating, really any design can be used. It's a good place to go crazy with designs. This is also a good way to make the PVC on a bow flat for laminating string bridges or tip overlays. The bow was finished with a faux snakeskin pattern done with spray paint. The method I used is pretty much the same as this video: http://youtu.be/S2d_z2OWEs4 I just used the same paint for the base coat and top coats. This gives a very subtle raised look, the effect coming from the layers of paint rather than just contrasting color. The stripes were done using masking tape over the net for clean lines. Thanks for watching and enjoy! Here's a better description of some things you will need as well as links to videos and some items on Amazon. 3/4" Schedule 40 PVC pipe, 49 inches long (1.05in outer diameter, 0.12in thick walls; 26mm outer diameter, 3mm thick walls) The heating trough is made of a non-conductive base like cardboard or wood shaped like a gutter or round tube, covered in a reflective material like aluminum foil or flashing. Heat Gun or other heat source Milwaukee Dual Heat (my heat gun) - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004TI25/?tag=backyardbowye-20 Dewalt Heat Gun (heard good things) - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00307B4P0/?tag=backyardbowye-20 Wagner Heat Gun (works well, not too shock resistant but very economical) - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004TUCV/?tag=backyardbowye-20 Flattening Jig Adjustable Flattening Jig -- http://youtu.be/i1Eub3KWSRI Simple Flattening Jig -- http://youtu.be/XaLi5_-XXek Bar Clamp - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000224BP/?tag=backyardbowye-20 My Books Simple PVC Pipe Bows - http://www.amazon.com/dp/1478140917/?tag=backyardbowye-20 Take-Down Archery - http://www.amazon.com/dp/1479348481/?tag=backyardbowye-20 The Impossible Bow - http://www.amazon.com/dp/098324815X/?tag=backyardbowye-20 The Backyard Bowyer - http://www.amazon.com/dp/0983248109/?tag=backyardbowye-20