Bow Failure Starts Here

This video documents the setup and preparation phase of a traditional fiberglass longbow glue-up, focusing on fiberglass back and belly laminations over a wood core. No epoxy is mixed until every variable is controlled—because in fiberglass bow building, preparation determines performance.
I cover how I organize and dry-fit the full lamination stack, confirm fiberglass orientation, prep bonding surfaces, and establish precise alignment in the form before clamping pressure is applied. These steps are essential for preventing glue line failure, limb twist, uneven stress distribution, and long-term delamination in fiberglass bows.
The process shown applies directly to traditional fiberglass longbows, reflex/deflex longbows, and hybrid longbow designs. Whether you’re building your first glass bow or refining your workflow as an experienced bowyer, this video focuses on repeatability, structural integrity, and clean execution—principles that separate durable hunting bows from shop failures.
This is not a rushed glue-up. It’s a controlled system designed to produce consistent, dependable fiberglass bows in a small workshop environment