Post by: EvilDogBeast on January 19, 2021, 10:12:29 PM
- Minimum one post per week starting 1 Feb
- You must post a full draw picture with your new bow once received
Alright, y'all are officially off the leash. Good luck and have fun! :archer2:
Post by: kennym on January 20, 2021, 07:57:40 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 20, 2021, 08:21:50 PM
Post by: kennym on January 20, 2021, 08:59:43 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 21, 2021, 06:39:40 AM
Took this out of the form yesterday, may use it for the swap bow, may not.
Glued up a riser almost like them gwass bow guys make:)
Can't remember what the darker wood is, brain fart..
Center wood is curly maple.
Glued up tip overlays too, buffalo horn and curly maple.
Used EA40 for riser and tips.
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 21, 2021, 07:06:43 AM
Fairly hard wood, smooth fine grain.
Post by: Shredd on January 21, 2021, 09:05:47 AM
If its on the lighter side, Paduak... Paduak also has bright orange saw dust...
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 21, 2021, 09:42:31 AM
Could be Paduak as I remember having some of that...
Thanks Rich
Post by: Mad Max on January 21, 2021, 09:57:10 AM
Duh :knothead: :banghead:
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 21, 2021, 10:03:25 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 21, 2021, 01:33:48 PM
AKA Jatoba.
https://www.wood-database.com/jatoba/
How bout this gwass bow number stuff Maxi?:)
Common Name(s): Jatoba, Brazilian Cherry
Scientific Name: Hymenaea courbaril
Distribution: Central America, southern Mexico, northern South America, and the West Indies
Tree Size: 100-130 ft (30-40 m) tall, 2-4 ft (.6-1.2 m) trunk diameter
Average Dried Weight: 57 lbs/ft3 (910 kg/m3)
Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): .77, .91
Janka Hardness: 2,690 lbf (11,950 N)
Modulus of Rupture: 22,510 lbf/in2 (155.2 MPa)
Elastic Modulus: 2,745,000 lbf/in2 (18.93 GPa)
Crushing Strength: 11,780 lbf/in2 (81.2 MPa)
Shrinkage: Radial: 4.2%, Tangential: 8.0%, Volumetric: 12.1%, T/R Ratio: 1.9
Post by: Mad Max on January 21, 2021, 02:18:21 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 21, 2021, 02:22:29 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on January 21, 2021, 02:28:44 PM
Post by: Mad Max on January 21, 2021, 03:28:16 PM
Do you see any ka-nots?:)
Did you see any Ka-nots on that Osage a couple weeks ago :deadhorse:
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 21, 2021, 03:31:48 PM
Post by: Longcruise on January 21, 2021, 03:56:14 PM
Good luck Victim. :biglaugh:
Here's the template. Gonna have to pick up more material for the form.
First off will be to establish the formula and then as many more as needed to make a bow good enough for the swap.
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 21, 2021, 04:03:41 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on January 21, 2021, 04:44:05 PM
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Some good Canadian worm eaten spruce for the belly.
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Something for the core.
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And some more quality spruce for the riser.
And there’s a nicely dinged up slat of bamboo as well for the back.
I’ll include a safety helmet when I ship.
Dave.
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 21, 2021, 04:51:54 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on January 21, 2021, 04:54:50 PM
Dave.
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 21, 2021, 04:56:31 PM
Out of the hot box, needs cleaned up.
Post by: wood carver 2 on January 21, 2021, 04:58:06 PM
Dave.
Post by: Crooked Stic on January 21, 2021, 06:55:18 PM
Post by: 4 point on January 21, 2021, 09:26:35 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/6vqm6pe.jpg)
Post by: wood carver 2 on January 21, 2021, 09:49:17 PM
Dave.
Post by: 4 point on January 21, 2021, 10:22:41 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/bwLeiqU.jpg)
Post by: EvilDogBeast on January 21, 2021, 10:28:51 PM
Post by: Mad Max on January 21, 2021, 10:30:22 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 22, 2021, 04:47:33 AM
That's some pretty wood inside.
Post by: wood carver 2 on January 22, 2021, 08:17:58 AM
Dave.
Post by: 4 point on January 22, 2021, 09:27:27 AM
Post by: Mad Max on January 22, 2021, 09:28:26 AM
and some Blood wood online for overlays
Post by: Mad Max on January 22, 2021, 09:29:15 AM
It's Siberian Elmwhen are you going to cut it up?
Post by: 4 point on January 22, 2021, 09:42:01 AM
Post by: Mad Max on January 22, 2021, 09:44:24 AM
Post by: kennym on January 22, 2021, 10:13:12 AM
Post by: skeaterbait on January 22, 2021, 10:17:25 AM
Am I the only one that wouldn't mind seeing that wormy spruce stabilized? Would make a pretty awesome riser.
You are not alone, I love the look of worm wood.
I made some knife scales from wormy Locust, it's gorgeous.
Post by: wood carver 2 on January 22, 2021, 10:58:59 AM
If it was hardwood, I would fill the holes with colored epoxy. That would be something.
Dave.
Post by: 4 point on January 22, 2021, 11:08:28 AM
Post by: wood carver 2 on January 22, 2021, 11:38:44 AM
Speaking of boiling wood, I have some cool riser blanks that I glued up that would require the back lams to curve up the ramps like on a Black Widow. Can bamboo be boiled and formed to the curve or would dry heat work better?
Dave.
Post by: Mad Max on January 22, 2021, 02:02:34 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on January 22, 2021, 07:03:24 PM
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If I can get it to work, I’ll build on one of these.
Dave.
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 23, 2021, 07:34:02 AM
Got the riser cleaned up and glued it and the tip overlays on the bow.
My biggest concern was getting the center strip of the riser centered with the boo backing, never did a 3 section riser before.
It was sort of a guessing thing as the Osage belly was not exactly the same width on each side sticking out past the boo backing, was about 1/8th difference. Time will tell, heck I'm hoping for Kenny's name anyways:)
I precut the end of the riser before glue up to make it easier to finish it after glue up. I always need to be careful shaping removing wood off the end of the riser without removing wood from the belly lam.
Did I mention that patience is not one of my best traits?:)
Riser glued on with unibond800 and tips glued on with EA40.
I first wrap the tips with plastic wrap, then secure with heavy gum bands.
Post by: Mad Max on January 23, 2021, 09:22:14 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 23, 2021, 09:25:31 AM
Post by: Shredd on January 23, 2021, 11:38:41 AM
Ok, the wood is Brazilian Cherry.
AKA Jatoba.
https://www.wood-database.com/jatoba/
How bout this gwass bow number stuff Maxi?:)
Common Name(s): Jatoba, Brazilian Cherry
Scientific Name: Hymenaea courbaril
Distribution: Central America, southern Mexico, northern South America, and the West Indies
Tree Size: 100-130 ft (30-40 m) tall, 2-4 ft (.6-1.2 m) trunk diameter
Average Dried Weight: 57 lbs/ft3 (910 kg/m3)
Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): .77, .91
Janka Hardness: 2,690 lbf (11,950 N)
Modulus of Rupture: 22,510 lbf/in2 (155.2 MPa)
Elastic Modulus: 2,745,000 lbf/in2 (18.93 GPa)
Crushing Strength: 11,780 lbf/in2 (81.2 MPa)
Shrinkage: Radial: 4.2%, Tangential: 8.0%, Volumetric: 12.1%, T/R Ratio: 1.9
Are yah Sure..??? I got some Jatoba and it is the heaviest, hardest wood that I ever worked with... You said that it was not super heavy... 57lbs. to me is pretty damn heavy... Feels like I am holding a chunk of concrete...
Just checking........
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 23, 2021, 11:44:55 AM
May have weighed 3 pounds.
Too late now, LOL.
Guy who gave it too me said it was Jatoba.
Ya ever have any IPE wood, Rich?
Now that wood weighs as much as concrete...
Post by: wood carver 2 on January 23, 2021, 11:47:44 AM
It makes a good solid riser
Dave.
Post by: mmattockx on January 23, 2021, 12:01:40 PM
Can bamboo be boiled and formed to the curve or would dry heat work better?
No personal experience with bamboo, but the guys that form it for recurve tips and the like seem to always use dry heat. They also use a form where the bamboo is pushed down into the form rather than bent around the outside so that the outer fibres are untouched.
57lbs. to me is pretty damn heavy...
That isn't much heavier than the hard maple I have used. It is usually around 54lb/cu.ft.
Mark
Post by: wood carver 2 on January 23, 2021, 12:49:57 PM
I’m going to puta form together and I’ll post the results.
Dave.
Post by: Mad Max on January 23, 2021, 12:55:42 PM
this crotch will make some nice lams
(https://i.imgur.com/yl8S4WN.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/DriR5NE.jpg)
You could make a selfbow out of 1 ring
(https://i.imgur.com/AQ56twb.jpg)
Post by: Shredd on January 23, 2021, 01:01:01 PM
This piece was only 13 x 2 x 2.
May have weighed 3 pounds.
Too late now, LOL.
Guy who gave it too me said it was Jatoba.
Ya ever have any IPE wood, Rich?
Now that wood weighs as much as concrete...
Ok, Roy... Just checking... :thumbsup: Didn't want you passing off any stained pine as Jatoba... :laughing:
Post by: Shredd on January 23, 2021, 01:09:35 PM
It sure looks like jatoba to me. Easy for me to compare, I’m surrounded by it. The living room floor. 😁
It makes a good solid riser
Dave.
Yes, it does... As partial as I am to the looks of Sheoak and the pride in milling it myself... I would like to make a nice bow with an over-sized riser out of Jatoba for myself to shoot target and 3-D... You can't beat the stuff... It is inexpensive, heavy and I believe non-oily... But it is tuff on tools...
Post by: Shredd on January 23, 2021, 01:14:40 PM
57lbs. to me is pretty damn heavy...
That isn't much heavier than the hard maple I have used. It is usually around 54lb/cu.ft.
Mark
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You gots yo'self some damn heavy maple then... Last I looked maple was 44 lb. cu. ft.... And I can feel a drastic difference when I lift the two different woods...
Post by: kennym on January 23, 2021, 01:24:30 PM
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Post by: Roy from Pa on January 23, 2021, 02:35:42 PM
Ya finally got a shot at a buck:)
Post by: williwaw on January 23, 2021, 03:43:46 PM
Loblolly Pine.
this crotch will make some nice lams
Lams for a glass bow?
Post by: Crooked Stic on January 23, 2021, 03:53:59 PM
Juicy Fruit of Bazooka Roy :laughing:
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 23, 2021, 04:14:22 PM
Post by: Mad Max on January 23, 2021, 05:31:35 PM
Loblolly Pine.
this crotch will make some nice lams
Lams for a glass bow?
Just kidding
I don't thik it's good for anything anymore.
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 23, 2021, 05:36:57 PM
Post by: Mad Max on January 23, 2021, 05:48:06 PM
Sure Mark, get us all excited about the crotch, then burn it...
That's what I'm going to do, burn it :thumbsup:
Post by: Longcruise on January 23, 2021, 05:58:09 PM
And some overlays , if I can find it ...
Did he volunteer some tip overlay material? :)
Post by: Longcruise on January 23, 2021, 06:18:46 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 23, 2021, 07:02:05 PM
Post by: kennym on January 23, 2021, 08:12:16 PM
Post by: mmattockx on January 23, 2021, 08:21:43 PM
You gots yo'self some damn heavy maple then... Last I looked maple was 44 lb. cu. ft.... And I can feel a drastic difference when I lift the two different woods...
The maple bow I posted was 53lb/cu.ft. I did a mollegabet style maple bow for my first and it was around that as well. I figured that was typical for hard maple....
If your maple is 44lb/cu.ft. then 57lb/cu.ft. would be a huge difference.
Mark
Post by: Shredd on January 23, 2021, 09:37:31 PM
Tree Size: 80-115 ft (25-35 m) tall,
2-3 ft (.6-1.0 m) trunk diameter
Average Dried Weight: 44.0 lbs/ft3 (705 kg/m3)
Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): .56, .71
Janka Hardness: 1,450 lbf (6,450 N)
Modulus of Rupture: 15,800 lbf/in2(109.0 MPa)
Elastic Modulus: 1,830,000 lbf/in2(12.62 GPa)
Crushing Strength: 7,830 lbf/in2 (54.0 MPa)
Shrinkage: Radial: 4.8%, Tangential: 9.9%,
Volumetric: 14.7%, T/R Ratio: 1.9
Post by: wood carver 2 on January 23, 2021, 09:54:00 PM
I’ve seen a sugar maple over 5’ wide for at least 8’ of trunk.
I have worked with a ton of black walnut. I don’t know what it says in the book, but I have some that’s hard and heavy and has a ring to it when you hit it and I have some that’s light and soft as pine.
All the jatoba that I have worked with has been heavy and hard and very strong. I find that it can be splintery though.
Dave.
Post by: mmattockx on January 23, 2021, 11:35:17 PM
Are you saying that you weighed your wood and calculated the cu. ft weight???
Yeah, I weighed the board before I started cutting it up just out of curiosity. It's easy to calculate the volume of a rectangular prism and a kitchen scale handles that much weight with no issues.
Mark
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 24, 2021, 04:29:51 AM
Too much information...
:laughing:
Post by: Shredd on January 24, 2021, 10:38:59 AM
Are you saying that you weighed your wood and calculated the cu. ft weight???
Yeah, I weighed the board before I started cutting it up just out of curiosity. It's easy to calculate the volume of a rectangular prism and a kitchen scale handles that much weight with no issues.
Mark
:thumbsup: :thumbsup: I know wood can vary but did not think it could vary that much... I thought 3 to 5 lbs. max... Good to know... Thanks...
Post by: mmattockx on January 24, 2021, 12:44:48 PM
:thumbsup: :thumbsup: I know wood can vary but did not think it could vary that much... I thought 3 to 5 lbs. max... Good to know... Thanks...
That board is one hard, dense, stiff piece of maple. It worked like iron with hand tools and had a measured modulus of elasticity that was a good 30+% higher than the MOE numbers I have found in the databases in the software I use. I bought it at Home Depot, so who knows where it came from but it is one tough piece of lumber.
Mark
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 24, 2021, 02:48:33 PM
No pin knots showed up on this one:)
If I need something different I'll glue up another one.
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Post by: Bvas on January 24, 2021, 03:05:41 PM
Just got too many other priorities.
Post by: Crooked Stic on January 24, 2021, 04:23:46 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 24, 2021, 04:43:28 PM
Stickypops, split finger or 3 under?
Post by: Mad Max on January 24, 2021, 06:18:34 PM
Looking good oltimer. Makes me wish I had gotten in the swap.
Just got too many other priorities.
You can still get in :thumbsup:
Post by: Mad Max on January 24, 2021, 06:19:30 PM
Got her cleaned up and ready to tiller, but I can't tiller her till I get my victim's info...
No pin knots showed up on this one:)
If I need something different I'll glue up another one.
You can't start yet :nono:
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 24, 2021, 06:22:44 PM
Thread says 2021 bow swap progress thread...
Post by: 4 point on January 24, 2021, 10:15:23 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 25, 2021, 11:01:21 AM
Just sayen:)
:laughing: :thumbsup:
Post by: Crooked Stic on January 25, 2021, 11:41:42 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 25, 2021, 11:45:58 AM
Oh you, LOL.... OK
Post by: EvilDogBeast on January 25, 2021, 12:20:46 PM
Post by: kennym on January 25, 2021, 01:03:56 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 25, 2021, 01:27:10 PM
Might give flat sawn belly lams a shot, wouldn't be any different than a selfbow from a stave.
Post by: Buemaker on January 25, 2021, 02:46:05 PM
Post by: EvilDogBeast on January 27, 2021, 01:39:50 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 27, 2021, 04:54:10 AM
Post by: kennym on January 27, 2021, 07:42:56 AM
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Post by: Roy from Pa on January 27, 2021, 10:28:39 AM
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Post by: EvilDogBeast on January 27, 2021, 11:44:24 AM
Reminders: :deadhorse:- Sign-up closes 25 Jan- Victims assigned and PM'ed NLT 31 Jan @ 8pm AKST
- Official build period 27 Jan - 4 June
- Grace period 5 June - 5 July
- Minimum one post per week starting 1 Feb
- You must post a full draw picture with your new bow once received
Alright, y'all are officially off the leash. Good luck and have fun! :archer2:
Updated to reflect new build start date.
Please keep in contact with me and let me know if anything comes up. If you have any questions or concerns reach out. Anyone that wants my cell phone number for expedited contact feel free to ask and I'll PM it to you.
Post by: kennym on January 27, 2021, 12:43:51 PM
Post by: EvilDogBeast on January 27, 2021, 12:52:47 PM
Shipping tomorrow morn... :laughing: Jus kiddin :bigsmyl:
:scared: :laughing:
Post by: skeaterbait on January 27, 2021, 01:08:54 PM
I need to figure out the riser but leaning towards spalted maple with an I beam of alternating bocote and spalted maple, or maybe curly maple.
Post by: EvilDogBeast on January 27, 2021, 01:17:34 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 27, 2021, 01:31:29 PM
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I have been sitting on these for a while never really know which way to go on them.
Bet they smell funky:)
Post by: skeaterbait on January 27, 2021, 01:41:50 PM
QuoteI have been sitting on these for a while never really know which way to go on them.
Bet they smell funky:)
I thought it was me :scared:
Post by: kennym on January 27, 2021, 03:24:51 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 27, 2021, 03:38:44 PM
Post by: kennym on January 27, 2021, 03:41:14 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 27, 2021, 03:44:41 PM
Post by: kennym on January 27, 2021, 03:50:28 PM
Post by: fujimo on January 27, 2021, 04:55:34 PM
i will never forget a pic he finally posted of a bow where we could all see his toenails painted different colours. :biglaugh: :biglaugh:
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 27, 2021, 04:59:49 PM
What was his name I forget?
Hova maybe?
Post by: Mad Max on January 27, 2021, 05:04:01 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 27, 2021, 05:07:32 PM
Post by: Mad Max on January 27, 2021, 05:26:37 PM
Post by: kennym on January 27, 2021, 06:08:16 PM
Had a new one, I have some sassafrass, was gonna use for core cause it's light weight. Made lams, scarfed the ends, and CA won't stick it together. WTH , seems like really dry wood and is for sure kiln dried .
Post by: Crooked Stic on January 27, 2021, 08:11:00 PM
Hehe got me a victim today :bigsmyl:
Post by: kennym on January 27, 2021, 08:15:53 PM
Wife wants a hat rack in laundry room so it will be sassafras or black locust ... :biglaugh:
Post by: 4 point on January 27, 2021, 08:55:50 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/rueJPWB.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/GYMQ13G.jpg)
Post by: Mad Max on January 27, 2021, 09:13:37 PM
Post by: 4 point on January 27, 2021, 09:20:14 PM
Post by: Mad Max on January 27, 2021, 09:45:54 PM
Post by: Shredd on January 28, 2021, 12:36:15 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 28, 2021, 08:57:34 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on January 28, 2021, 11:22:59 AM
. You have a PA. visitor all the time then. :laughing: :laughing:
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 28, 2021, 12:11:02 PM
:laughing: :wavey:
Post by: kennym on January 28, 2021, 12:38:39 PM
I beam of curly ambrosia maple
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All glued up
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Post by: Shredd on January 28, 2021, 01:29:26 PM
What color?:)
I don't think the color choice was too bad for a straight white guy...
Only took me three days of pulling hair out of my head, lots of staring and going back to home depot three times for color samples to decide on what colors to use and I still was not confident in my choices...
Post by: 4 point on January 28, 2021, 01:46:50 PM
Shredd, I just got done with a remodel project. I feel your pain on the decision making!
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 28, 2021, 02:06:22 PM
Cool job Shredd.
Post by: Mad Max on January 28, 2021, 02:09:01 PM
Post by: Shredd on January 28, 2021, 02:15:44 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on January 28, 2021, 05:01:57 PM
Dont worry folks Kennys scraps work just fine.
(https://i.imgur.com/VRKNK40.jpg)
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 28, 2021, 05:08:08 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on January 28, 2021, 05:10:37 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/MT3Yib1.jpg)
Post by: TradBowyer on January 28, 2021, 06:41:02 PM
Post by: EvilDogBeast on January 28, 2021, 07:37:16 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 28, 2021, 08:25:17 PM
Post by: Mad Max on January 28, 2021, 08:30:28 PM
Who made it?
Post by: TradBowyer on January 28, 2021, 08:36:05 PM
Post by: canopyboy on January 28, 2021, 08:38:50 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/MT3Yib1.jpg)
Roy's already got a pink bow...
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 28, 2021, 08:40:59 PM
Post by: Mad Max on January 28, 2021, 08:48:45 PM
It's a Ben Pearson cougar. 64".
I have one too :thumbsup:
Post by: kennym on January 28, 2021, 09:14:53 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 29, 2021, 04:29:11 AM
:thumbsup:
Post by: Crooked Stic on January 29, 2021, 05:57:57 AM
Post by: EvilDogBeast on January 29, 2021, 09:30:53 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 29, 2021, 09:36:56 AM
Just sayen..
:laughing:
Post by: Shredd on January 29, 2021, 10:03:13 AM
Two pinks are better than one any day. :biglaugh:
LMAO... Silly but funny...
Post by: Mad Max on January 29, 2021, 10:33:09 AM
Half way here
Post by: EvilDogBeast on January 29, 2021, 10:57:58 AM
Chris, that crooked stic is nuffen but trouble:)
Just sayen..
:laughing:
Buncha wild animals! :biglaugh:
Post by: Crooked Stic on January 29, 2021, 11:16:52 AM
Ima got gears turnin right now. :bigsmyl:
Post by: Mo_coon-catcher on January 29, 2021, 11:28:38 AM
Kyle
Post by: Mad Max on January 29, 2021, 12:07:29 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 29, 2021, 12:10:00 PM
Post by: caleb0100 on January 29, 2021, 01:17:36 PM
Post by: skeaterbait on January 29, 2021, 01:28:32 PM
Post by: caleb0100 on January 29, 2021, 09:26:52 PM
Probably just a little - outta practice jitters.
The cool thing about the swap is how it makes you care more than normal about the finished product
Post by: canopyboy on January 30, 2021, 07:44:47 AM
The cool thing about the swap is how it makes you care more than normal about the finished product
:thumbsup: Yup.
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 30, 2021, 08:26:14 AM
Post by: Longcruise on January 30, 2021, 10:37:00 AM
The cool thing about the swap is how it makes you care more than normal about the finished product
:thumbsup: Yup.
X3
Post by: Longcruise on January 30, 2021, 10:44:04 AM
Had to quit early to help the wife prepare lasagna dinner for 13 for a daughter's birthday. A good time was had.
It might be windy today but hopefully it will be at least glued and screwed.
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Post by: Roy from Pa on January 31, 2021, 04:21:30 AM
Post by: Shredd on January 31, 2021, 11:39:11 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 31, 2021, 03:20:15 PM
I always made my bows symmetrical.
I've seen some BBO bows done asymmetrical and did not like the braced tiller profile on a few, the bottom limb would be almost 1/4 moon shape and the top limb is darn near flat.
Braced look doesn't really matter, it's the full draw look we are concerned about. BUT I don't like that braced look.
That's how this one was when I got it braced to 6.5 inches and I hate that look.
So I cut 1.5 inches off the top limb and glued the tip overlay back on...
But it was fun in the shop today, tad on the warm side too:)
So time will tell if it works out now or I make another one...
Below is profile I don't like.
Post by: kennym on January 31, 2021, 03:23:49 PM
Post by: Mad Max on January 31, 2021, 04:10:44 PM
Well I was tillering the bow today, it's asymmetrical, my first attempt at one, top limb 1.5 inches longer than the bottom limb..
I always made my bows symmetrical.
I've seen some BBO bows done asymmetrical and did not like the braced tiller profile on a few, the bottom limb would be almost 1/4 moon shape and the top limb is darn near flat.
Braced look doesn't really matter, it's the full draw look we are concerned about. BUT I don't like that braced look.
That's how this one was when I got it braced to 6.5 inches and I hate that look.
So I cut 1.5 inches off the top limb and glued the tip overlay back on...
But it was fun in the shop today, tad on the warm side too:)
So time will tell if it works out now or I make another one...
Did nt happen wif out pictures
Post by: Mad Max on January 31, 2021, 04:56:43 PM
Post by: Mo_coon-catcher on January 31, 2021, 09:39:31 PM
Kyle
Post by: EvilDogBeast on January 31, 2021, 09:47:41 PM
Looks good Mo, that's a cool piece that is going to turn some heads.
Post by: Walt Francis on January 31, 2021, 09:56:05 PM
Post by: Mad Max on January 31, 2021, 10:15:11 PM
Post by: Walt Francis on January 31, 2021, 10:25:44 PM
First test glue up:
getting ready for the second cut:
Post by: Walt Francis on January 31, 2021, 10:31:21 PM
The second glue up:
Second glue up come out good:
Post by: Walt Francis on January 31, 2021, 10:46:30 PM
Everything prepared for for assembly:
It is in the hot box baking right now.
Post by: skeaterbait on February 01, 2021, 04:25:54 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 01, 2021, 06:43:30 AM
Post by: Mad Max on February 01, 2021, 07:29:08 AM
Post by: kennym on February 01, 2021, 07:31:28 AM
Post by: Shredd on February 01, 2021, 08:20:12 AM
Post by: Mad Max on February 01, 2021, 08:29:32 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 01, 2021, 08:47:15 AM
Walt they ok?
Post by: kennym on February 01, 2021, 09:32:41 AM
OMG that’s mushy never mind ! :laughing:
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 01, 2021, 10:09:16 AM
:wavey:
Post by: caleb0100 on February 01, 2021, 02:25:49 PM
Onto plan b.
Pretty long piece with some snake on one limb. The knot will be just above the centerline. I’ve got it floor tillered so far
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 01, 2021, 03:29:24 PM
Post by: kennym on February 01, 2021, 03:51:00 PM
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Post by: Roy from Pa on February 01, 2021, 03:51:52 PM
Post by: kennym on February 01, 2021, 04:01:19 PM
Post by: skeaterbait on February 01, 2021, 04:23:37 PM
Post by: kennym on February 01, 2021, 04:37:28 PM
Post by: Mad Max on February 01, 2021, 05:08:09 PM
Post by: kennym on February 01, 2021, 07:24:46 PM
Prob be 10 lb or a hundred
Post by: Crooked Stic on February 01, 2021, 07:31:08 PM
Post by: 4 point on February 01, 2021, 10:07:07 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/xayJQMU.jpg)
Post by: Mad Max on February 01, 2021, 10:47:04 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 02, 2021, 03:58:27 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 02, 2021, 06:46:43 AM
And this bow is limb timed, the pull rope is tracking the line on the wall.
It makes sense though with a longer top limb.
I never get this look when making a symmetrical bow.
Symmetrical bow below.
Post by: Mad Max on February 02, 2021, 08:19:42 AM
Post by: Buemaker on February 02, 2021, 09:23:15 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 02, 2021, 09:39:51 AM
Tips are an equal distance from the wall.
It looks in person exactly like it looks there.
Also my air cleaner unit in the top left corner of the ceiling casts a shadow over the left side of the wall/bow there and causes a different look.
Post by: Buemaker on February 02, 2021, 09:43:30 AM
Post by: Longcruise on February 02, 2021, 10:12:14 AM
Some very nice stuff happening! Does this count as progress? I'm thinking about what I should build for my victim.
(https://i.imgur.com/xayJQMU.jpg)
Keep up the good work. :goldtooth:
Post by: Shredd on February 02, 2021, 10:22:16 AM
Post by: OldRawhide42 on February 02, 2021, 12:54:45 PM
Post by: kennym on February 02, 2021, 01:01:08 PM
Post by: canopyboy on February 02, 2021, 01:47:50 PM
Post by: kennym on February 02, 2021, 02:28:58 PM
Heck it’s just scraps anyway , except the glass and tape :laughing:
Post by: skeaterbait on February 02, 2021, 02:34:34 PM
Post by: kennym on February 02, 2021, 02:35:17 PM
Post by: skeaterbait on February 02, 2021, 02:52:52 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 02, 2021, 03:54:29 PM
:wavey:
Post by: Crooked Stic on February 02, 2021, 04:01:50 PM
Prolly gonna die some maple black for the riser and have some brown glass. Black brown and pink all goes good together :bigsmyl:
Post by: kennym on February 02, 2021, 04:02:25 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 02, 2021, 04:14:00 PM
In case ya cut the big one?
:wavey: :laughing:
Post by: skeaterbait on February 02, 2021, 04:22:08 PM
Post by: kennym on February 02, 2021, 04:25:11 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 02, 2021, 04:26:09 PM
Post by: BO-R on February 02, 2021, 04:41:30 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on February 02, 2021, 05:03:27 PM
Dave.
Post by: Shredd on February 02, 2021, 05:08:13 PM
Post by: Longcruise on February 02, 2021, 08:28:41 PM
You Guys, Too Funny... Stic chew on a clove or two for that tooth... Might help...
Or some betel nuts! :)
Frustrating day working on the form.
Frickin router got out of hand. Well mostly operator error :banghead: I'll bring it together with some bondo. Was so disgusted i swept up and called it a day.
My router is a piece of do do. It’s a 1/4" and doesn’t have the reach needed for a 1 3/4" form. I make do by raising the bit out of the chuck but that really doesn't cut it (see that pun there? :) )
I think 2021 is going to be a tool upgrade year. :)
Pitchers tomorrow.
Post by: Mad Max on February 02, 2021, 08:42:07 PM
One pass gets it now :thumbsup:
A 1/4" flush trim bit does not cut flush because they make them for laminates, It's close, but not flush :)
Makes a small ridge on the form second pass
Post by: kennym on February 02, 2021, 08:49:08 PM
Post by: rainman on February 03, 2021, 11:00:40 AM
Post by: kennym on February 03, 2021, 01:23:01 PM
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Post by: Roy from Pa on February 03, 2021, 01:27:01 PM
Post by: Shredd on February 03, 2021, 05:05:32 PM
Picking out the right piece, where to cut it, truing up the sides, planing down, sanding down to size, looking at all the wasted wood, time consuming just to get a square piece of wood... This by far is not my favorite part of bow building... But it has to be done...
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 03, 2021, 05:12:08 PM
Post by: Mad Max on February 03, 2021, 06:17:18 PM
And I have Bocote veneers coming from KennyM
Plan B is Red or Black glass.
I got my first shot today, my arm is sore now :scared:
Post by: Longcruise on February 03, 2021, 06:28:05 PM
I got some BAD streaky glass today, can't say where I got it.
And I have Bocote veneers coming from KennyM
Plan B is Red or Black glass.
I got my first shot today, my arm is sore now :scared:
Red AND black just seem made for each other.
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Post by: wood carver 2 on February 03, 2021, 06:49:21 PM
Dave.
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 03, 2021, 06:52:18 PM
Post by: Mad Max on February 03, 2021, 07:26:50 PM
I'm going to do a fancy Faux finish with black paint
Post by: kennym on February 03, 2021, 09:18:09 PM
Not from me tho, correct? :saywhat:
Post by: Mad Max on February 03, 2021, 09:32:03 PM
sorry kenny
Post by: Mad Max on February 03, 2021, 09:52:00 PM
I got some BAD streaky glass today, can't say where I got it.
And I have Bocote veneers coming from KennyM
Plan B is Red or Black glass.
I got my first shot today, my arm is sore now :scared:
Red AND black just seem made for each other.
Nice shaping on the bow :thumbsup:
Post by: kennym on February 03, 2021, 09:57:23 PM
Thanks!!
Post by: Shredd on February 04, 2021, 12:36:34 AM
Post by: Mad Max on February 04, 2021, 02:28:17 PM
Post by: EvilDogBeast on February 04, 2021, 03:27:05 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 04, 2021, 04:09:12 PM
After cutting 1.5" off the top limb, I then had to change the arrow shelf position.
Threw a curve ball at me but I got her looking decent.
It's going to come in right about 55 pounds, so I'm pretty good with the weight.
Post by: Shredd on February 04, 2021, 04:10:21 PM
Looks Good Royster...
Post by: kennym on February 04, 2021, 04:37:41 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on February 04, 2021, 05:00:29 PM
Should we ship UPS instead of USPS?If you don’t mind, I would prefer if you ship to me using USPS. I hate ups. They always add extra bs charges.
Dave.
Post by: EvilDogBeast on February 04, 2021, 05:09:37 PM
If you don’t mind, I would prefer if you ship to me using USPS. I hate ups. They always add extra bs charges.
Dave.
Duly noted Dave. Let me know if there is any specific way we should be handling your shipping when the time comes.
Post by: Buemaker on February 04, 2021, 05:49:45 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on February 04, 2021, 06:07:01 PM
The couriers always add extra charges that the mail never does.
On another note, I spent some time going through my bow wood. I have cherry, maple, walnut, hickory, jatoba, padauk and purple heart for core lams as well as bamboo for at least three bows. Lets hope I get it right the first time.
I’m leaning towards a cherry core. My sweetest shooter has a cherry core.
Dave.
Post by: Mad Max on February 04, 2021, 06:13:36 PM
Post by: EvilDogBeast on February 04, 2021, 06:23:43 PM
Sorry. I don’t mean to sound like a jerk.
No worries, you don't. I am genuinely curious because I haven't dealt with that before. Just trying to keep the machine running smooth. :thumbsup:
Post by: Mad Max on February 05, 2021, 08:29:50 AM
To your victim? You can ship however you please as far as I'm concerned, or am I missing something here?I ordered string wax from #rivers and got it 2 months later
USPS has been slow during the Covid, Not reliable in the Lower 48.
I'm going to the post office today.
KennyM sent me Veneers
14 days so far
(https://i.imgur.com/8jjc6fE.jpg)
Post by: Mad Max on February 05, 2021, 08:35:47 AM
Very nice, David.
Got the riser cleaned up and glued it and the tip overlays on the bow.
My biggest concern was getting the center strip of the riser centered with the boo backing, never did a 3 section riser before.
It was sort of a guessing thing as the Osage belly was not exactly the same width on each side sticking out past the boo backing, was about 1/8th difference. Time will tell, heck I'm hoping for Kenny's name anyways:)
I precut the end of the riser before glue up to make it easier to finish it after glue up. I always need to be careful shaping removing wood off the end of the riser without removing wood from the belly lam.
Did I mention that patience is not one of my best traits?:)
Riser glued on with unibond800 and tips glued on with EA40.
I first wrap the tips with plastic wrap, then secure with heavy gum bands.
Roy I would like to see the fade area after the fades are shaped.
I like it :thumbsup:
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 05, 2021, 09:16:48 AM
Post by: EvilDogBeast on February 05, 2021, 09:40:34 AM
USPS has been slow during the Covid, Not reliable in the Lower 48.
Holy crap! I was unaware this was happening as things have been arriving here without issue. Is anyone else having problems?
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 05, 2021, 09:51:20 AM
Post by: Shredd on February 05, 2021, 09:59:58 AM
Post by: kennym on February 05, 2021, 10:32:53 AM
Post by: wood carver 2 on February 05, 2021, 11:09:50 AM
My issue is that I’m across the border. It never fails if something is sent by courier, they find every excuse to add extra charges.
Example: last summer I ordered a starter switch from Grizzly and, being in a rush, I forgot to ask them to mail it. It came by ups. Months later, I got a bill from ups. I called and asked what I was being billed for and was told that it was a brokerage fee. I asked why the fee was two thirds the value of what I ordered. The person on the phone went quiet for a bit and then he said “ oh I see that the seller has already paid half the fee. You only have to pay us the other half.” BS!
That was just one example. With the mail, most often there are no other charges.
You might say that they need brokers to get things across the border. The mail manages without.
Dave.
Post by: wood carver 2 on February 05, 2021, 11:11:54 AM
Lets build bows.🙂
Dave.
Post by: Longcruise on February 05, 2021, 11:19:50 AM
I didn’t mean to drag this thread down. I’m a grumpy old coot.
Lets build bows.🙂
Dave.
You may be a grumpy old coot, but it needed to be discussed.
Post by: EvilDogBeast on February 05, 2021, 11:23:06 AM
We would hate to unknowingly ship you a bill.
Post by: wood carver 2 on February 05, 2021, 11:32:17 AM
On occasion, I have ordered items from sellers in the US and they marked them as samples.
Dave.
Post by: kennym on February 05, 2021, 12:41:03 PM
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Post by: Roy from Pa on February 05, 2021, 12:49:50 PM
Post by: Mad Max on February 05, 2021, 01:49:45 PM
Post by: Shredd on February 05, 2021, 02:07:43 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on February 05, 2021, 02:54:52 PM
Post by: kennym on February 05, 2021, 03:20:41 PM
Shreddrich ... From what I hear, my poor victim ain't much of a shot. So instead of looking for arras, this will come right back to him/her... :laughing:
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 05, 2021, 03:52:51 PM
Just sayen..
Post by: kennym on February 05, 2021, 04:19:11 PM
Post by: Longcruise on February 05, 2021, 05:13:02 PM
Thanks Mike!
Shreddrich ... From what I hear, my poor victim ain't much of a shot. So instead of looking for arras, this will come right back to him/her... :laughing:
Hmmmm...not much of a shot?? Think ima gonna like that bow mer ang. :)
Post by: Mo_coon-catcher on February 05, 2021, 10:06:45 PM
I’m excited to see how some of these bows are gonna finish out with all the woods and combinations everyone is playing with!
Kyle
Post by: Mad Max on February 05, 2021, 10:22:52 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 06, 2021, 04:58:41 AM
Post by: rainman on February 06, 2021, 12:37:36 PM
Post by: rainman on February 06, 2021, 09:29:57 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on February 06, 2021, 09:44:49 PM
Dave.
Post by: wood carver 2 on February 06, 2021, 09:52:34 PM
Dave.
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 07, 2021, 04:19:55 AM
Dave I have days like that too.
Post by: rainman on February 07, 2021, 08:39:19 AM
Post by: kennym on February 07, 2021, 08:41:59 AM
Post by: rainman on February 07, 2021, 09:11:02 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 07, 2021, 09:32:53 AM
Post by: rainman on February 07, 2021, 10:05:52 AM
Post by: Mo_coon-catcher on February 07, 2021, 10:51:47 AM
Kyle
Post by: Longcruise on February 07, 2021, 01:20:06 PM
Post by: Mad Max on February 07, 2021, 01:28:44 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/VB6XdED.jpg)
1st stripe
(https://i.imgur.com/N4Ur8aB.jpg)
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 07, 2021, 02:10:36 PM
Post by: kennym on February 07, 2021, 02:14:47 PM
Post by: Shredd on February 07, 2021, 02:18:37 PM
Post by: Mad Max on February 07, 2021, 02:43:59 PM
Post by: kennym on February 07, 2021, 03:35:02 PM
Seriously , I think it will be about right. :thumbsup:
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 07, 2021, 04:03:59 PM
Post by: Mad Max on February 07, 2021, 04:06:14 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 07, 2021, 04:28:10 PM
:wavey:
Post by: 4 point on February 07, 2021, 08:32:34 PM
Don't worry about pics Kenny. Just send it my way.
I better get figured out what I'm building. Looks like I'm falling behind.
Post by: EvilDogBeast on February 08, 2021, 11:07:36 AM
Post by: Mad Max on February 08, 2021, 02:15:29 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/KP1gi59.jpg)
2nd strip
(https://i.imgur.com/MOOFUdG.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/1HpcMwX.jpg)
Post by: Longcruise on February 08, 2021, 03:42:19 PM
Post by: skeaterbait on February 08, 2021, 03:46:27 PM
Post by: Buemaker on February 08, 2021, 03:57:53 PM
Post by: Mad Max on February 08, 2021, 04:20:40 PM
I am starting to feel inadequate.
I think that is normal for you, Just look at your Hat wif horns :laughing:
Thanks guy's
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 08, 2021, 04:21:42 PM
LOL on skeaterbaits horny hat:)
I had to start another bow today.
Made the first one asymmetrical and didn't like how it was working out, so I cut 1.5" off the top limb and moved the arrow shelf.
Had to remove a lot of wood getting it back in sync and dropped below my victim's draw weight.
This bow will be symmetrical like all the other bows I've made.
Gonna be Osage belly, tapered Osage core lam, backed wif boo.
Ya all have any idea how fast a Grizzly 1.5hp 80 inch edge sander with 60 grit paper will rip the end of your thumb nail off?
Pretty damn fast, LOL......
Post by: wood carver 2 on February 08, 2021, 04:24:26 PM
Dave.
Post by: Bvas on February 08, 2021, 04:25:39 PM
Ya all have any idea how fast a Grizzly 1.5hp 80 inch edge sander with 60 grit paper will rip the end of your thumb nail off?
Pretty damn fast, LOL......
Didn’t happen wifout pitchers :laughing:
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 08, 2021, 04:26:01 PM
Didn't have time to get the camera out, Bvass...
LOL
Post by: Mad Max on February 08, 2021, 04:26:11 PM
Post by: Buemaker on February 08, 2021, 04:27:32 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on February 08, 2021, 04:28:21 PM
Dave.
Post by: Mo_coon-catcher on February 08, 2021, 09:57:32 PM
I got the longstring on mine. I thought I had the floor tillered closeish, nope. Pulled to weight on the longstring and it only made it to 8”, if that. That’s what o get for liking heavy bows I guess. This is first flex with a string. I may get a rasping or two in before I call it quits for the night
Kyle
Post by: Mo_coon-catcher on February 08, 2021, 10:24:25 PM
Kyle
Post by: Mad Max on February 08, 2021, 11:51:55 PM
Post by: skeaterbait on February 09, 2021, 04:59:16 AM
I am starting to feel inadequate.
I think that is normal for you, Just look at your Hat wif horns :laughing:
Thanks guy's
Don't be jealous because my horns still point up :goldtooth:
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 09, 2021, 05:22:30 AM
Post by: Mad Max on February 09, 2021, 07:19:16 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/m70vH7u.jpg)
Post by: Bvas on February 09, 2021, 07:25:33 PM
His has fuzzy wraps so his horns don’t get cold.
Post by: kennym on February 09, 2021, 07:50:49 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 09, 2021, 08:09:59 PM
Post by: Birdbow76 on February 09, 2021, 09:09:39 PM
Post by: Walt Francis on February 09, 2021, 11:54:00 PM
Ya all have any idea how fast a Grizzly 1.5hp 80 inch edge sander with 60 grit paper will rip the end of your thumb nail off?
Pretty damn fast, LOL......
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Probably as fast as a Jet Planer when it hits the tip of a middle finger.
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So you know it really happened. :goldtooth:
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 10, 2021, 04:06:49 AM
Those tools are dangerous..
Post by: kennym on February 10, 2021, 02:25:52 PM
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Post by: skeaterbait on February 10, 2021, 03:44:37 PM
I am having to hold out for warmer weather to work on mine, the 80K torpedo heater I have gets pretty small in these single digit days we are having.
Post by: Longcruise on February 10, 2021, 03:48:49 PM
I'm not giving up on the carbon cloth for stability but for round 1 I'll use stabilcore
Post by: Crooked Stic on February 10, 2021, 04:52:05 PM
Post by: kennym on February 10, 2021, 04:58:39 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on February 10, 2021, 05:21:40 PM
I used to push wood through the jointer without a push block until I smartened up.
Working in the cold is a problem too. I lost my grip on a small panel I was molding on the router and hit the bit with a finger tip. Ouch.
Dave.
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 10, 2021, 08:34:48 PM
Put more deflex into this one.
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Post by: kennym on February 10, 2021, 08:47:49 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 10, 2021, 08:51:01 PM
Post by: kennym on February 10, 2021, 08:56:19 PM
Post by: Shredd on February 10, 2021, 09:13:22 PM
Post by: Mad Max on February 10, 2021, 09:33:05 PM
sand to width
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finish thickness sanding on the parallels
(https://i.imgur.com/SanTK7z.jpg)
Vertical boo flooring
(https://i.imgur.com/I8ZiL7T.jpg)
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 10, 2021, 09:34:46 PM
Maxi.... :thumbsup:
Post by: EvilDogBeast on February 11, 2021, 02:09:30 AM
How is everyone doing? Any issues cropping up?
Post by: OldRawhide42 on February 11, 2021, 07:31:29 AM
Jim
Post by: wood carver 2 on February 11, 2021, 04:27:42 PM
That said, I’m now on a four day weekend, so I’ll try and get a bow glued up.
Dave.
Post by: canopyboy on February 11, 2021, 06:58:29 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on February 11, 2021, 07:29:50 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/MT3Yib1.jpg)
Post by: kennym on February 11, 2021, 07:33:09 PM
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Post by: Mad Max on February 11, 2021, 08:07:22 PM
Accidents happen fast, biggest reason I sold my jointer.
Those tools are dangerous..
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I had one of these DoAll band saw with 36"deep cut, it can use all 3 (edit wheels) rollers or just 2 rollers for a 20" cut, I always used the long blade around all 3 rollers and did not know where the blade guard (---->) was. I cut my jacket above my elbow with a short wood blade. I had been use this band saw and others for 28 years when this happened :knothead: No blood :thumbsup:
I use to weld my blades too.
I had band saw blade 100' long.
You cut, grind, butt weld, and clean up the weld with this machine
Post by: Mad Max on February 11, 2021, 08:11:01 PM
Post by: EvilDogBeast on February 11, 2021, 08:45:52 PM
Dave, since I know you have stuff going on on a quick howdy or comment on something works for checking in. The main intention there is to keep people engaged so it isn't forgotten until April.
Post by: Crooked Stic on February 11, 2021, 09:48:31 PM
Post by: Mad Max on February 11, 2021, 10:11:24 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 12, 2021, 05:33:37 PM
Have riser cut out, walnut core and semi curly maple belly and tip overlays on and in the hot box.
Replaced bench paper..
(http://i.imgur.com/sUBU6Ss.jpg) (https://imgur.com/sUBU6Ss)
Post by: Mad Max on February 12, 2021, 06:25:31 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on February 13, 2021, 04:51:15 PM
I spent some time in the shop this afternoon working on some options for my swap bow. What do you all think of these?
The top one is hard maple with some interesting greenish streaking in it. It’s actually pallet wood, but it’s sound. I thought it looks cool. The small piece below it is cherry for a potential footing. I was thinking of a cherry core lam for it.
The middle one is osage with a walnut footing. I have osage and hickory core lams that can go with it.
The bottom one is a simple osage riser, no embellishments.
I also have some other woods if these don’t do anything for you. 😊
Dave.
Post by: Longcruise on February 13, 2021, 05:07:51 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on February 13, 2021, 05:52:13 PM
Dave.
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 13, 2021, 05:59:57 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on February 13, 2021, 09:06:16 PM
Post by: 4 point on February 13, 2021, 10:13:22 PM
Post by: skeaterbait on February 13, 2021, 10:15:47 PM
Post by: 4 point on February 13, 2021, 10:35:09 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/D0FmWNE.jpg)
Post by: Longcruise on February 13, 2021, 10:44:40 PM
Post by: caleb0100 on February 14, 2021, 07:59:20 AM
The other bow I’ve been working on is pretty much tillered out to full draw, I’m just not all that happy with it. So I’m going to give myself at least another option or two.
Post by: rainman on February 14, 2021, 08:08:36 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 14, 2021, 08:11:22 AM
NO NO NO..... STOP
You don't need 150 degrees for a BBO bow, on top of that 150 degrees will dry the crap out of the boo and Osage and probably crack the boo .
80 degrees is plenty hot enough to dry the EA40...
EA40 will dry in 24 hours at room temp of 70 degrees.
Post by: Shredd on February 14, 2021, 08:29:22 AM
whisper-whisper: You don't dry EA-40... You cure it... :thumbsup:
Just trying to keep the tech boys off yah... :shaka:
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 14, 2021, 08:38:16 AM
And your heat source box, is it a drying box, curing box, or heat box?
:laughing: :wavey:
Post by: OldRawhide42 on February 14, 2021, 09:01:16 AM
Post by: Shredd on February 14, 2021, 09:24:14 AM
Post by: Shredd on February 14, 2021, 09:33:16 AM
Ok is the EA40 still wet after it's cured?:)
And your heat source box, is it a drying box, curing box, or heat box?
:laughing: :wavey:
Gee wiz... You got me there... :laughing: What came first?? The chicken or the egg?? :dunno:
I will have to climb the highest mountain to ask my Guru these questions... :thumbsup:
Post by: Mad Max on February 14, 2021, 10:54:32 AM
Post by: caleb0100 on February 14, 2021, 12:36:25 PM
Caleb
NO NO NO..... STOP
You don't need 150 degrees for a BBO bow, on top of that 150 degrees will dry the crap out of the boo and Osage and probably crack the boo .
80 degrees is plenty hot enough to dry the EA40...
EA40 will dry in 24 hours at room temp of 70 degrees.
:thumbsup:
Post by: BO-R on February 14, 2021, 02:02:39 PM
I might like this for myself... :bigsmyl:
Post by: wood carver 2 on February 14, 2021, 03:07:00 PM
Dave.
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 14, 2021, 03:22:47 PM
Put 3 hours in the shop this morning, all cleaned up and ready for string grooves.
No pictures, was busy.... ok I forgot...
24 degrees outside and 72 inside, perfect, except the concrete driveway was solid ice.
Post by: Shredd on February 14, 2021, 04:00:26 PM
86* here... Sweating my a$$ off... Supposed to be 70's to low 80's all week... Drop down to 60* Saturday...
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Post by: wood carver 2 on February 14, 2021, 04:55:48 PM
I got some core lams and bamboo planed and tapered and cut out another maple riser so I can do one plain and one with a footing. I have enough bits ready to glue up my first one tomorrow. 😁
Dave.
Post by: kennym on February 14, 2021, 05:09:33 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on February 14, 2021, 05:49:47 PM
Post by: Shredd on February 14, 2021, 06:02:02 PM
Thanks for that Rich! It's minus 2 for the high here. :laughing:
My heart goes out to you guys... I am spoiled... But you all don't have to live in 90* heat 5 month's of the year...
I don't have the best accommodations but any of you all are welcome to come visit to escape the winter blues... Except for Roy... I heard that guy will drink all your beer... :laughing:
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 14, 2021, 06:05:28 PM
Post by: Shredd on February 14, 2021, 06:19:15 PM
You know I'm kidding Roy... You are welcome also... I'll just hide my beer... :laughing:
Post by: kennym on February 14, 2021, 06:19:40 PM
Post by: Mad Max on February 15, 2021, 01:41:32 PM
16* at lunch down to 5* tonight, this is 2" of sleet, we were suppose to get 10" snow today but missed us.
Had to dig the door out on the barn so I didn't get locked in the bow shop
(https://i.imgur.com/2V8W8tE.jpg)
I got the riser back pattern sanded
The upper part of the maple is not curly up high
(https://i.imgur.com/YbMjirr.jpg)
all of the un-curly was cut off :thumbsup:
(https://i.imgur.com/JpWJhou.jpg)
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 15, 2021, 02:41:06 PM
Post by: Shredd on February 15, 2021, 02:56:15 PM
Post by: kennym on February 15, 2021, 03:15:51 PM
-14 forecast for tonite.
They say 40 Saturday, if it gets there I'm goin streakin... :biglaugh:
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 15, 2021, 03:33:01 PM
Didn't happen WIFOUT PICHERS:)
Post by: Mad Max on February 15, 2021, 04:23:00 PM
Mark , we made it to -1 before it started back down for the nite. Have blowing snow drifting road shut.
-14 forecast for tonite.
They say 40 Saturday, if it gets there I'm goin streakin... :biglaugh:
Yea it just snowed about 1" on top of the sleet, back to the bow room
Post by: wood carver 2 on February 15, 2021, 06:06:37 PM
Pictures tomorrow after I take them out of the clamps.
:pray: :pray: :pray:
Dave.
Post by: Mad Max on February 15, 2021, 06:29:28 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/tMuASLt.jpg)
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 15, 2021, 07:29:14 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on February 15, 2021, 08:43:15 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 15, 2021, 08:45:37 PM
:laughing:
Post by: skeaterbait on February 16, 2021, 08:34:01 AM
Mark , we made it to -1 before it started back down for the nite. Have blowing snow drifting road shut.
-14 forecast for tonite.
The Mrs. sent me a pic from her car this morning showing -17. With no heat in the shop I may have to replace all my adhesives.
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 16, 2021, 08:48:44 AM
We are lucky here, it's 32 degrees, but we have freezing rain now on top of the foot of snow we have.
Hope the power stays on but we have a generator that runs all we need for the house.
Shreddy boy, I don't wanna hear about how warm it is down there:)
Post by: Mad Max on February 16, 2021, 09:05:37 AM
Post by: Pat B on February 16, 2021, 09:45:22 AM
Post by: Shredd on February 16, 2021, 10:25:08 AM
Post by: skeaterbait on February 16, 2021, 11:21:23 AM
Sounds like a good one for the tips and tricks thread.
Post by: Shredd on February 16, 2021, 11:41:39 AM
Skeets... Throw it in the tips and tricks thread... Tell them Shredd sent yah... :tongue: :laughing:
Post by: canopyboy on February 16, 2021, 03:18:24 PM
Me? Well, I stared at that scrap I was contemplating making lams out of and decided I should order some new bandsaw blades. I tweaked the last good one helping my daughter rough out a stave and now it leaves a bit of gouge every pass around. Suppose now I have a few days before I need to go stare some more.
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Post by: Mad Max on February 16, 2021, 03:23:40 PM
Post by: Buemaker on February 16, 2021, 04:03:43 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on February 16, 2021, 04:19:02 PM
Well, here’s one out of the clamps. The glue lines look ok for the most part. I’ll know better after it’s trimmed. Beside it is the footed maple riser.
And we had 8” of snow last night and more on the way.
Dave.
Post by: Mad Max on February 16, 2021, 04:32:44 PM
The second one from the bottom looks like a Fred bear bow.
(https://i.imgur.com/tMuASLt.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/AQeuFg1.jpg)
Bear riser
(https://i.imgur.com/zJLGThP.jpg)
Post by: canopyboy on February 16, 2021, 04:41:03 PM
What edge sander do you have there Canopyboy? :thumbsup:
It's a canopyspecial...
I didn't like what I could get commercially. I wanted a longer platten without getting a bigger sander, so I cogitated on it for awhile in meetings where I couldn't pay attention anyhow and came up with that thing. Works well enough...
Post by: Mad Max on February 16, 2021, 04:49:36 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 16, 2021, 05:26:27 PM
Post by: Buemaker on February 16, 2021, 06:02:28 PM
Post by: Mad Max on February 16, 2021, 06:59:31 PM
Post by: Mo_coon-catcher on February 16, 2021, 09:00:18 PM
Kyle
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 16, 2021, 09:14:44 PM
Post by: Mo_coon-catcher on February 16, 2021, 09:24:40 PM
Kyle
Post by: kennym on February 17, 2021, 12:27:51 PM
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Post by: Roy from Pa on February 17, 2021, 02:51:43 PM
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Post by: Crooked Stic on February 17, 2021, 04:10:17 PM
Post by: Mad Max on February 17, 2021, 04:19:43 PM
Post by: Dannon on February 17, 2021, 06:04:35 PM
Post by: skeaterbait on February 17, 2021, 07:05:46 PM
Who are you making that for, Batman :laughing:
Nah, check the colors, it's for the Green Lantern
Post by: Mo_coon-catcher on February 17, 2021, 08:31:15 PM
Kyle
Post by: Mad Max on February 17, 2021, 08:47:52 PM
Post by: 4 point on February 17, 2021, 09:49:32 PM
Post by: kennym on February 17, 2021, 09:50:46 PM
Post by: Mad Max on February 17, 2021, 10:19:43 PM
Post by: Mo_coon-catcher on February 17, 2021, 10:46:11 PM
Kyle
Post by: 4 point on February 17, 2021, 10:53:24 PM
Post by: 4 point on February 17, 2021, 10:57:15 PM
Post by: Mad Max on February 17, 2021, 11:11:57 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 18, 2021, 04:03:33 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 18, 2021, 07:57:28 AM
I have a new tool coming soon, a miniature miter saw, has a 3 inch blade with 100 tpi.
Be perfect for cutting the limb tip horn overlays angle off the bow and the overlay itself off the slab of buffalo horn.
Little hairy holding a 64 inch bow with one hand while trying to make an even tip overlay cut with the bandsaw.
Post by: Crooked Stic on February 18, 2021, 08:08:32 AM
Have not been in my shop for awhile either. Takes too long to get the heat up there.More snow last nite on top of about 7-8 we already had.
Oh but suppose to be 50 and rain Sunday :bigsmyl:
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 18, 2021, 08:12:25 AM
New tools are always good.
Have not been in my shop for awhile either. Takes too long to get the heat up there. More snow last nite on top of about 7-8 we already had.
Oh but suppose to be 50 and rain Sunday :bigsmyl:
Ah Mike, why ya have to say that?
Now ole Kenny gonna be streaking again:)
Post by: Crooked Stic on February 18, 2021, 03:11:58 PM
Post by: kennym on February 18, 2021, 04:20:58 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on February 18, 2021, 04:55:24 PM
My first bow came out heavy. I’ll see if I can drop enough weight, but I’m getting ready to glue up another one anyway.
I lucked out at work today. I was looking at a bunch of pallet wood that’s leaning up against the wall behind my cut off saw and one nasty looking piece caught my eye. It was all black and moldy, so I cut off a piece throw it into the firewood box. I looked at the end and I thought that’s interesting , so I shaved off a bit with the saw and sure enough it’s spalted. :goldtooth:
I brought it home. There’s enough for at least one riser and a few game calls.
Later, I was carrying out some firewood for one of the ladies I work with and she had some of those square foam mats that kids play on in her car. She said that she was going to throw them out. They were barely used so I said that I could use them either on the shop floor or to line the bottom of my hunting kayak.
Dave.
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 18, 2021, 05:09:03 PM
Post by: Mad Max on February 18, 2021, 06:27:44 PM
I use the door on the hot box and some brown paper to glue up my bows
(https://i.imgur.com/AdoE0e2.jpg)
This is what I use to spread smooth-on
(https://i.imgur.com/IOedQ0A.jpg)
Ta-da :jumper:
(https://i.imgur.com/2nrpeQ7.jpg)
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 18, 2021, 07:10:07 PM
Post by: EvilDogBeast on February 18, 2021, 09:12:21 PM
Post by: skeaterbait on February 18, 2021, 09:23:43 PM
Post by: Mad Max on February 18, 2021, 09:23:58 PM
Post by: EvilDogBeast on February 18, 2021, 09:26:11 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on February 18, 2021, 09:42:23 PM
Dave.
Post by: kennym on February 18, 2021, 10:03:29 PM
Post by: Mad Max on February 18, 2021, 10:48:12 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 19, 2021, 03:46:35 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on February 19, 2021, 07:41:49 AM
Post by: rainman on February 19, 2021, 02:49:34 PM
Post by: rainman on February 19, 2021, 02:58:13 PM
Post by: EvilDogBeast on February 19, 2021, 03:00:00 PM
Post by: Mad Max on February 19, 2021, 04:17:01 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 19, 2021, 04:23:43 PM
Don't know why my attachments keep doubling up.
How are you inserting them?
Just with the trad gang attachment feature?
I fixed them already.
Post by: Shredd on February 19, 2021, 04:49:15 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on February 19, 2021, 05:13:06 PM
I spent a couple of hours sanding my second riser and tapering the cherry core and bamboo lams. The back lam was really thick. I had already planed it to a tapered profile and it was still more than a quarter inch thick. I got it a bit more than halfway to where I want it and left it till tomorrow. My hands get sore after pressing hard against the sander. The belly lam is thinner and I sanded it most of the way and burnt it black. I’m hoping to glue this one up tomorrow.
I’m going to glue up at least one more blank and then I’ll finish the best one.
Dave.
Post by: rainman on February 19, 2021, 05:14:54 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 19, 2021, 05:26:49 PM
How are you inserting the pictures?
Just with the trad gang attachment feature?
Post by: Mad Max on February 19, 2021, 07:32:40 PM
I need to cut several inches off the tips :o
(https://i.imgur.com/mxlvicd.jpg)
After edge sanding
I will put a string on it tomorrow
(https://i.imgur.com/KzO2k72.jpg)
Post by: mmattockx on February 19, 2021, 07:56:37 PM
Out of the form and buggers cleaned up.
I need to cut several inches off the tips :o
That looks very good. How long is it going to be in the end?
Mark
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 19, 2021, 07:59:55 PM
Post by: Mad Max on February 19, 2021, 08:02:41 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on February 19, 2021, 08:13:34 PM
Post by: 4 point on February 19, 2021, 10:15:38 PM
I'm working on a bow for my states bowhunter convention currently. I'm gonna get started on my swap bow after I get it finished up.
Post by: Mad Max on February 19, 2021, 11:36:17 PM
Post by: rainman on February 20, 2021, 08:42:50 AM
Post by: rainman on February 20, 2021, 08:44:59 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 20, 2021, 09:03:15 AM
After you select a picture, there will be a computer picture number listed there in the box for the picture you just selected.
Then as you select more pictures, they will have a different computer number in the other boxes.
Sounds like you are selecting the same picture twice.
That number 20210219_133134(1).jpg is what my computer calls that picture.
Post by: Mad Max on February 20, 2021, 09:10:52 AM
Mad Max hope you send a string with that recurve. LOL
2 strings :thumbsup:
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 20, 2021, 06:27:24 PM
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Post by: Stagmitis on February 20, 2021, 06:56:28 PM
Post by: Mad Max on February 20, 2021, 07:18:10 PM
Out of the form and buggers cleaned up.
I need to cut several inches off the tips :o
:knothead: :saywhat:
Post by: wood carver 2 on February 20, 2021, 07:39:33 PM
Dave.
Post by: wood carver 2 on February 20, 2021, 07:40:43 PM
Dave.
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 21, 2021, 04:20:57 AM
Post by: Mad Max on February 21, 2021, 07:39:57 AM
Post by: kennym on February 21, 2021, 03:04:39 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 21, 2021, 06:22:32 PM
Made a string , now to see if it shoots ...
How long this ah gonna take?
Any pichers?
Asking for a friend:)
Post by: Stagmitis on February 21, 2021, 06:55:24 PM
Post by: kennym on February 21, 2021, 07:15:19 PM
Post by: 4 point on February 21, 2021, 08:41:12 PM
Post by: kennym on February 21, 2021, 08:52:53 PM
:laughing:
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 22, 2021, 05:45:31 AM
Post by: kennym on February 22, 2021, 07:52:25 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 22, 2021, 07:55:17 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on February 22, 2021, 03:19:54 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 22, 2021, 04:03:15 PM
Post by: Mad Max on February 22, 2021, 04:12:15 PM
Got my victims riser wood under Vac now. Wif black die.
Black H R Maple? :bigsmyl:
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 22, 2021, 04:56:45 PM
Well that's nice:)
:laughing:
Post by: Crooked Stic on February 22, 2021, 07:47:39 PM
Post by: Mo_coon-catcher on February 23, 2021, 02:47:38 PM
Kyle
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 23, 2021, 03:01:33 PM
:thumbsup:
Post by: Mad Max on February 23, 2021, 05:10:00 PM
Post by: kennym on February 23, 2021, 08:01:19 PM
Post by: kennym on February 23, 2021, 08:02:06 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 23, 2021, 08:50:37 PM
Post by: Longcruise on February 23, 2021, 08:57:48 PM
Spent more time so far fixing it than total time up to the "incident".
Post by: EvilDogBeast on February 24, 2021, 01:20:00 AM
I ain't had time to look at my victims bow. Does that count for the weekly report? :biglaugh:
Any post counts. Don't worry, y'all do plenty of hee-hawin' in here :laughing:
Just want to keep people engaged is all.
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 24, 2021, 05:28:28 AM
Quote
Don't worry, y'all do plenty of hee-hawin' in here :laughing:
What's you talken bout?
:thumbsup:
Post by: Shredd on February 24, 2021, 09:46:15 AM
Post by: Buemaker on February 24, 2021, 09:47:38 AM
Post by: kennym on February 24, 2021, 11:40:31 AM
Post by: Mad Max on February 24, 2021, 03:32:36 PM
horn/Bocote
(https://i.imgur.com/TICGJaM.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/X76BdJU.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/mxlvicd.jpg)
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 24, 2021, 03:33:29 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on February 24, 2021, 05:01:24 PM
The glue lines aren’t the best and I think the riser looks odd.
I’ll be gluing up another one this weekend and I’ll start tillering the first one as well.
Post by: Crooked Stic on February 24, 2021, 05:30:17 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/4crNR2k.jpg)
Post by: Mo_coon-catcher on February 24, 2021, 06:52:17 PM
Kyle
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 24, 2021, 07:36:06 PM
Post by: Walt Francis on February 24, 2021, 11:33:19 PM
I have been helping a friend the past few weeks finish several bows he started many years back. The new jigs are dialed in, waiting on some glass and accents coming from Kenny before starting my trade bow.
Post by: Mad Max on February 25, 2021, 04:59:24 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/m46T8Cg.jpg)
Ready for my riser overlays.
Red Phenolic maple and Bocote
(https://i.imgur.com/mGtw6wF.jpg)
I use this packing foam on my form for overlays, I rip it to width and resaw it to 1/4"
(https://i.imgur.com/6pTkGiB.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/BAfVkZs.jpg)
With the foam in and clamped down I'm going to cook it at about 120* for 6 hours and take it out Tomorrow
(https://i.imgur.com/dg076pd.jpg)
Post by: Buemaker on February 25, 2021, 05:19:37 PM
Post by: Mad Max on February 25, 2021, 05:23:02 PM
Tip looks okay, but a bit crooked I think. :laughing:
They are Bue :laughing:
I have not shaped them yet
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 25, 2021, 05:37:51 PM
Well she is all done on the tiller tree, came out real sweet and hit weight perfectly.
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Post by: Mad Max on February 25, 2021, 05:49:29 PM
Post by: Buemaker on February 25, 2021, 05:53:08 PM
Post by: kennym on February 25, 2021, 06:23:54 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 25, 2021, 06:37:20 PM
Post by: skeaterbait on February 25, 2021, 06:57:16 PM
Still need to glue it up but here's the layout, Bocote with a couple maple accents
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Post by: Crooked Stic on February 25, 2021, 07:24:13 PM
Post by: Shredd on February 26, 2021, 12:44:37 AM
Nice looking bend there Roy...
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 26, 2021, 04:00:42 AM
Post by: 4 point on February 26, 2021, 09:34:54 AM
Post by: rainman on February 26, 2021, 06:39:58 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 26, 2021, 06:56:02 PM
Post by: caleb0100 on February 26, 2021, 08:55:10 PM
Post by: Walt Francis on February 27, 2021, 12:09:15 AM
NICE!
Post by: rainman on February 27, 2021, 10:42:21 AM
Post by: 4 point on February 27, 2021, 08:30:49 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/DG3dKWU.jpg)
Post by: kennym on February 28, 2021, 12:55:47 PM
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Post by: Buemaker on February 28, 2021, 02:15:55 PM
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Post by: 4 point on February 28, 2021, 04:03:38 PM
Sorry in advanced to my victim! I don't make many longbows and there's a reason for that. They are either dogs or they feel like your drawing a board. Might be starting over anyway if I can't get the poundage down.
Post by: kennym on February 28, 2021, 04:19:04 PM
Travis I'm sure whoever gets a bow from ya won't mind a recurve!! Your work is immaculate! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
My trade is .17 # over requested weight...
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 28, 2021, 04:33:39 PM
Travis anyone would love to have one of your beautiful bows...
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 28, 2021, 04:35:56 PM
Got the stain on her today.
Start with the Tung oil tomorrow, 1 coat a day for about 4 to 5 coats, has to dry 24 hours between coats.
Post by: wood carver 2 on February 28, 2021, 05:32:18 PM
I have another set of core lams that need tapering and bamboo to plane and sand before I can glue up another bow.
Dave.
Post by: Crooked Stic on February 28, 2021, 06:04:03 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 28, 2021, 06:22:38 PM
Post by: Mo_coon-catcher on February 28, 2021, 06:38:11 PM
Kyle
Post by: caleb0100 on February 28, 2021, 06:59:03 PM
Once I got it to brace, I was making decent progress until the handle split on me today. Just a flat split across, but now the handle area is too thin. I was going for a bend thru the handle design, but now I’m not sure if I’ll be able to keep a patched piece from popping off.
Post by: Mad Max on February 28, 2021, 07:04:45 PM
Bummer Kyle and caleb, BUT, we get to see you guy's build another nice bow :thumbsup:
Post by: 4 point on February 28, 2021, 09:40:29 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/Ca7bian.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/whd7aDo.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/4cDDyBi.jpg)
Post by: EvilDogBeast on February 28, 2021, 11:09:16 PM
Rody, looking good as always.
4 point, I think you sell yourself short. That bow looks to be as sweet as all your others.
Post by: caleb0100 on February 28, 2021, 11:10:46 PM
Post by: Birdbow76 on February 28, 2021, 11:23:08 PM
Post by: 4 point on February 28, 2021, 11:37:27 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 01, 2021, 03:57:38 AM
I love that riser wood color combination.
Post by: Longcruise on March 01, 2021, 09:19:00 AM
Post by: 4 point on March 01, 2021, 09:39:21 AM
Post by: Mad Max on March 01, 2021, 03:56:18 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/dyZyqIb.jpg)
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 01, 2021, 04:07:00 PM
Put a coat of Tung oil on her today, wow that made her pop....
At least 3 more coats to go..
Gotta make a string yet and get a pvc pipe for shipping, I've had 2 bows broken so far shipping in just cardboard boxes.
Then I put the pvc inside a cardboard box cause the folks at the post off don't like those round tubes rolling off the conveyer belt.
Post by: kennym on March 02, 2021, 12:32:05 PM
My early apology to the poor victim...
It is .17 lbs over requested weight... :archer2:
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 02, 2021, 12:38:04 PM
Is it coming here?
:wavey:
Post by: kennym on March 02, 2021, 12:46:58 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 02, 2021, 01:07:35 PM
But if it shows up here, I guess I'll haft keep it:)
Post by: EvilDogBeast on March 02, 2021, 02:35:53 PM
One Month Update
Material Acquisition Stage - 2 of 18
Build Stage - 14 of 18
Shipped - 1 of 18
Overall, we are doing great! 78% of us are in various stages of physically building our bows, one shipped and one getting finishing touches. With three months left in the standard build period, we may be on track to have everyone shipped before the grace period begins. Outstanding work everyone.
Edit: Clarity
Post by: Shredd on March 02, 2021, 07:10:22 PM
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Post by: Roy from Pa on March 02, 2021, 07:32:10 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 02, 2021, 08:00:58 PM
Post by: 4 point on March 02, 2021, 08:16:51 PM
I have everything glued on and roughed out. Bunch of hand sanding and it'll be ready for finish that I don't have. Hopefully it'll get here before I'm ready for it.
(https://i.imgur.com/mQqf6Wn.jpg)
Post by: Longcruise on March 02, 2021, 08:32:45 PM
4 point, that bow is downright pretty!
Warmish day and I was able to do some fine adjustments on the trade bow form. It cooled off before I could glue the final surface down so tomorrow will have to do.
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Post by: Mad Max on March 02, 2021, 08:39:55 PM
Post by: Shredd on March 02, 2021, 09:46:13 PM
Main wood is Sheoak... Wenge and either paduak or jatoba accents... Geez I'm starting to sound like Roy... I think I got Croyona... I was wondering why I kept staring at the Pabst Blue Ribbon in the beer isle... :laughing:
Post by: EvilDogBeast on March 03, 2021, 12:05:02 AM
Post by: Shredd on March 03, 2021, 01:52:32 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 03, 2021, 04:09:31 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 03, 2021, 06:49:27 AM
:laughing:
Post by: kennym on March 03, 2021, 08:10:23 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 03, 2021, 08:18:44 AM
Post by: canopyboy on March 03, 2021, 08:49:51 AM
Dang we got pinned? We're in the big time now boys!
You just keep taking us next level Chris...
Post by: Shredd on March 03, 2021, 09:09:32 AM
Shreddy only time I've messed wif you was when you were a bad boy:)
:laughing:
Yeah... I admit I can get out of hand sometimes... :)
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 03, 2021, 09:23:39 AM
LOL
Post by: EvilDogBeast on March 03, 2021, 09:39:45 AM
Post by: skeaterbait on March 03, 2021, 09:45:44 AM
Thanks Dave. I think I'm just blessed with an awesome group to be honest lol.
Thank goodness for low standards :o
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 03, 2021, 11:11:30 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/bl825pL.jpg)
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 03, 2021, 11:39:08 AM
Post by: wood carver 2 on March 03, 2021, 05:19:24 PM
Dave.
Post by: Mad Max on March 03, 2021, 06:21:57 PM
I'm Going a little simple this time on shaping
(https://i.imgur.com/cPQcLQv.jpg)
Kind of doing like a picture Longcruise posted
(https://i.imgur.com/cXiNef8.jpg)
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 03, 2021, 06:28:02 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 03, 2021, 06:35:49 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 03, 2021, 08:42:26 PM
Post by: Mo_coon-catcher on March 03, 2021, 08:56:33 PM
I had an hour this afternoon and made a little progress and got attempt 2 roughed out. I already had a ring chased from the other night. I still need to clean up the lines and round the corners of the back with the rasp before the tillering starts. But I’m content at the moment.
Kyle
Post by: Mad Max on March 03, 2021, 09:13:55 PM
Post by: 4 point on March 03, 2021, 09:56:09 PM
Post by: Mad Max on March 03, 2021, 11:16:43 PM
Mad Max that is look'n great!
:thumbsup:
I'm hoping after shaping the curly maple will show itself off.
I may even use some stain.
Post by: Shredd on March 03, 2021, 11:57:31 PM
I am making great progress... I sanded the ramps and fades today... Spent the rest of the day cleaning the fins on a AC unit... :tongue:
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 04, 2021, 04:19:45 AM
Stain makes curly pop.
Shreddy boy didn't happen wifout pichers...
Post by: Mo_coon-catcher on March 04, 2021, 07:58:09 AM
It’s another blacklocust stave. This one is much cleaner, and rings every time I would chop at it with the hatchet, so it should be good and stiff.
Kyle
Post by: Mad Max on March 04, 2021, 08:33:27 AM
Post by: Longcruise on March 04, 2021, 09:27:40 AM
Mad Max that is look'n great!
:thumbsup:
I'm hoping after shaping the curly maple will show itself off.
I may even use some stain.
Two words, "Ferric nitrate"
Post by: EvilDogBeast on March 04, 2021, 12:12:54 PM
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Post by: 4 point on March 04, 2021, 12:38:37 PM
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Post by: Mad Max on March 04, 2021, 12:58:55 PM
any combo with contrasting colors
Post by: Mad Max on March 04, 2021, 01:01:52 PM
Post by: 4 point on March 04, 2021, 01:12:46 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on March 04, 2021, 04:05:20 PM
Not much help, am I? 🤔
Dave.
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 04, 2021, 04:19:28 PM
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Post by: TradBowyer on March 04, 2021, 04:41:11 PM
Post by: 4 point on March 04, 2021, 08:18:47 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/RHBLNdp.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/7mq3rM2.jpg)
Post by: Shredd on March 04, 2021, 08:35:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 04, 2021, 08:51:24 PM
Post by: Longcruise on March 04, 2021, 09:06:38 PM
Got a sealer coat on my victims bow and my finish showed up today so I should be able to finish it up this weekend. Shot it a little and it still seems slow. I'll see what it's new owner gives me for feed back.
(https://i.imgur.com/RHBLNdp.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/7mq3rM2.jpg)
When you say slow, what are you comparing too?
Post by: 4 point on March 04, 2021, 09:39:11 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 05, 2021, 04:07:17 AM
Post by: 4 point on March 05, 2021, 08:28:20 AM
Post by: TradBowyer on March 05, 2021, 08:29:47 AM
Post by: kennym on March 05, 2021, 08:51:17 AM
Is this longbow of comparable draw weight to your recurve?
You tryin to con him into tellin who it's for by it's weight? You crafty booger! :biglaugh:
Post by: 4 point on March 05, 2021, 09:01:45 AM
I like the strung profile of the bow I built and it seems smooth to my draw length so I’m not gonna mess with it anymore
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 05, 2021, 09:06:49 AM
That's ok, I have been messing with the details on the glass recurve I'm building for the swap too.
The BBO pictures is ole Roy's new bow...
So there take dat:)
:laughing: :wavey:
Post by: EvilDogBeast on March 05, 2021, 09:49:42 AM
You sneaky buggers....
That's ok, I have been messing with the details on the glass recurve I'm building for the swap too.
The BBO pictures is ole Roy's new bow...
So there take dat:)
:laughing: :wavey:
:o :scared: :o :scared:
Post by: Mad Max on March 05, 2021, 11:10:57 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 05, 2021, 11:37:20 AM
Post by: kennym on March 05, 2021, 12:30:35 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 05, 2021, 12:35:34 PM
Post by: kennym on March 05, 2021, 12:58:01 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 05, 2021, 03:54:27 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/gsHcVmz.jpg)
Got some limbs on it to. :dunno: tho may be a B to tiller and map what cha think.
:laughing:
(https://i.imgur.com/XkUUJ1l.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/7XdbztS.jpg)
Post by: kennym on March 05, 2021, 03:56:34 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on March 05, 2021, 04:23:13 PM
I like the riser. 👍🏻
I just finished making a taper jig for my sander.
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I’ll give it a run later today or tomorrow.
Dave.
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 05, 2021, 04:59:28 PM
Mike, I really like that riser combo...
Tiller not too far off...
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Post by: Mad Max on March 05, 2021, 05:37:09 PM
those yeller dyed stripes look like osage ;)
Post by: Buemaker on March 05, 2021, 05:41:39 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 05, 2021, 06:21:43 PM
Ah never mind:)
Post by: 4 point on March 05, 2021, 06:49:57 PM
Post by: Mad Max on March 05, 2021, 07:40:29 PM
Post by: Mo_coon-catcher on March 05, 2021, 11:16:39 PM
Kyle
Post by: Mad Max on March 05, 2021, 11:25:29 PM
Post by: Birdbow76 on March 05, 2021, 11:34:21 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 06, 2021, 04:09:05 AM
Post by: BO-R on March 06, 2021, 07:32:55 AM
Post by: Mad Max on March 06, 2021, 07:41:40 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 06, 2021, 09:34:30 AM
Post by: rainman on March 06, 2021, 10:03:15 AM
Post by: kennym on March 06, 2021, 11:07:31 AM
Post by: Longcruise on March 06, 2021, 04:47:02 PM
Getting some limbs worked up ,,
Are the heat strips amenable to DIY?
Post by: wood carver 2 on March 06, 2021, 05:36:30 PM
I got a few core lams ready and I started on some bamboo. I was going to start flattening the boo, but I decided it might not be the best idea with cold hands.
It’s supposed to start warming up tomorrow, thankfully.
I’m starting a new bow because the last one came out of the clamps a mess. Crappy glue lines and both limbs twisted. 🤬
Dave.
Post by: 4 point on March 06, 2021, 06:20:35 PM
Post by: kennym on March 07, 2021, 09:01:22 AM
Post by: 4 point on March 07, 2021, 12:36:29 PM
The wood comes to life out in the sun. Hard to get a good pic of it.
(https://i.imgur.com/1jIcyYk.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/07ayM2R.jpg)
Post by: wood carver 2 on March 07, 2021, 12:39:46 PM
Dave.
Post by: wood carver 2 on March 07, 2021, 12:42:20 PM
Kenny, it's headed south then east then back north then west I'm guessing with the way shipping is.I have had a few items do the grand tour of the US on their way to me. 🤔🙂
Dave.
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 07, 2021, 02:44:49 PM
I'll take good care of her:)
Post by: Mad Max on March 07, 2021, 03:27:50 PM
One more overlay on the back of the grip
(https://i.imgur.com/AkFD32X.jpg)
The form is very useful for overlays
(https://i.imgur.com/X1FqxXv.jpg)
I still need to shape the Bocote
(https://i.imgur.com/DDyKD9k.jpg)
Post by: kennym on March 07, 2021, 03:32:13 PM
Post by: Longcruise on March 07, 2021, 04:04:38 PM
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Post by: 4 point on March 07, 2021, 05:02:01 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on March 07, 2021, 05:17:49 PM
Dave.
Post by: Mad Max on March 07, 2021, 05:22:37 PM
Mad max, that thing is sharp!
:thumbsup: :bigsmyl:
Longcruise lookin good
Post by: EvilDogBeast on March 07, 2021, 05:28:54 PM
Post by: Longcruise on March 07, 2021, 05:34:33 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on March 07, 2021, 05:36:29 PM
Dave.
Post by: Mad Max on March 07, 2021, 09:44:51 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 08, 2021, 04:31:59 AM
Yee Haw....
My new belt/disc sander is to be delivered today, feel like a kid at Xmas.
Will make shaping risers so much easier than using the edge sander.
Could save some finger nails and skin on the hands too.
Post by: Mad Max on March 08, 2021, 07:25:29 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 08, 2021, 07:32:56 AM
Post by: skeaterbait on March 08, 2021, 10:40:56 AM
Now the conveyer motor burned up on the drum sander so I can't make lams, so it will be another visit to Kenny soon.
Let's hope I get past this hurdle quickly and it's the last.
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 08, 2021, 11:02:31 AM
Post by: Longcruise on March 08, 2021, 11:17:24 AM
Well, it appears I am really going to have to work for this bow to happen. First it was no heat in the shop, frozen EA40, no riser wood. The weather is better, got my adhesive and riser wood.
Now the conveyer motor burned up on the drum sander so I can't make lams, so it will be another visit to Kenny soon.
Let's hope I get past this hurdle quickly and it's the last.
You will persevere horn man. :)
Post by: skeaterbait on March 08, 2021, 11:44:50 AM
You will persevere horn man. :)
"Horn Man". I like it, it's way better than the usual "Pointy Head Guy"
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 08, 2021, 12:02:45 PM
Thanks so much Kenny for the awesome bow, Love it.
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Post by: EvilDogBeast on March 08, 2021, 12:18:04 PM
Post by: kennym on March 08, 2021, 12:40:33 PM
Post by: 4 point on March 08, 2021, 01:15:39 PM
Post by: Longcruise on March 08, 2021, 01:33:26 PM
Post by: Longcruise on March 08, 2021, 01:35:46 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 08, 2021, 02:11:09 PM
Post by: Mad Max on March 08, 2021, 04:07:53 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 08, 2021, 04:13:14 PM
https://youtu.be/sdmSgOuvaE4
Post by: EvilDogBeast on March 08, 2021, 04:13:33 PM
Post by: 4 point on March 08, 2021, 04:16:27 PM
Post by: skeaterbait on March 08, 2021, 04:20:36 PM
For the topless form users: Do you air your hose up at all before tying it down? I have been tying mine down while it's completely deflated but it looks... wrong. Ends up curving over the edges of the bow.
I try never to go topless, nobody needs to see that. But as far as a bow form, even though I am not topless there either, I would think a bit of air would be the thing to do.
Post by: wood carver 2 on March 08, 2021, 04:25:49 PM
Dave.
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 08, 2021, 04:30:37 PM
Maxi, lol....
Post by: wood carver 2 on March 08, 2021, 04:38:54 PM
Dave.
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 08, 2021, 04:45:00 PM
Post by: Mad Max on March 08, 2021, 05:06:08 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on March 08, 2021, 05:40:30 PM
Dave.
Post by: wood carver 2 on March 08, 2021, 05:42:56 PM
I’m going to make another one and I’ll ship the best of them.
Dave.
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 08, 2021, 05:46:29 PM
Post by: Shredd on March 08, 2021, 06:36:09 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 08, 2021, 06:53:12 PM
Post by: caleb0100 on March 08, 2021, 08:58:58 PM
Unbraced,braced,16”,and 26” draw pics.
Post by: caleb0100 on March 08, 2021, 09:00:53 PM
Post by: Mad Max on March 08, 2021, 09:07:37 PM
Nice work caleb0100 :thumbsup:
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 08, 2021, 09:09:36 PM
Post by: kennym on March 08, 2021, 09:30:04 PM
Did I just say that? Think I bumped my head today... :laughing:
Seriously tho , mucho talent!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Post by: EvilDogBeast on March 08, 2021, 11:05:29 PM
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Post by: canopyboy on March 09, 2021, 11:21:46 AM
Y’all have me excited to start my bow next month... :laughing:
Congrats Roy. I told Chris to assign you a crappy bowyer. I guess we know what he thinks of Kenny... :biglaugh:
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 09, 2021, 11:31:58 AM
I guess Kenny is ok:)
Has always treated me right....
Well except when he messes wif me in here:)
Post by: EvilDogBeast on March 09, 2021, 11:36:23 AM
Post by: TradBowyer on March 09, 2021, 05:08:59 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 09, 2021, 05:14:44 PM
Post by: Mad Max on March 10, 2021, 08:18:07 AM
how thick is that walnut?
Post by: TradBowyer on March 10, 2021, 09:30:27 AM
Guessing its the switch or capacitor. The wiring all checked good so putting another capacitor on it and if that's not it he said it's probably the switch. Can't wait to get it back running. Off all my bow building power tools I use that on the most. Just hogs off the fiberglass plus it doubles as a good knife grinder
Post by: EvilDogBeast on March 10, 2021, 09:36:08 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 10, 2021, 01:02:27 PM
Post by: Mad Max on March 10, 2021, 03:48:03 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/gpr5tUf.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/M8zA3mk.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/vOX297i.jpg)
Post by: EvilDogBeast on March 10, 2021, 03:56:09 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 10, 2021, 04:18:13 PM
:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :clapper:
Post by: Shredd on March 10, 2021, 06:16:33 PM
Two years ago I think I was the first one to pop out a bow for the swap... This year I seem to be the slack-a$$... Things just keep getting in the way... Today I had to fix my thickness sander... Oh Well... Hope to have something to show in the next few days...
Post by: kennym on March 10, 2021, 06:42:03 PM
Hate to see him have a nice glass bow !! I'm saving scrap so if I get his name again I'll be ready :laughing:
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 10, 2021, 06:55:21 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 10, 2021, 06:56:50 PM
Post by: Mad Max on March 10, 2021, 07:19:42 PM
Roy's got him a T/D Recurve he shows every now a then :o
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 10, 2021, 08:27:44 PM
Post by: 4 point on March 10, 2021, 10:32:43 PM
Post by: Mad Max on March 10, 2021, 10:39:36 PM
Max that thing is nice!
:thumbsup:
Post by: Walt Francis on March 11, 2021, 12:33:05 AM
Those are some fine looking bows!
It looks like I’m bring up the tail end. I was sidelined with surgery last week and am not allowed in the shop for another 2-4 weeks. Before being sidelined I did manage to build two test risers for my victim, either of them will work. However, I’m going to try a couple of other wood combinations that should be have a little more eye appeal.
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 11, 2021, 04:09:47 AM
Hope you heal up quickly, there's plenty of time for you to make a bow. Don't rush the recovery period. Take care of yourself first of all.
Post by: canopyboy on March 11, 2021, 07:00:09 AM
I'm still thinking about starting.
:laughing: :laughing: :laughing:
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 11, 2021, 07:10:02 AM
Quote
I'm still thinking about starting.
I thought I smelled smoke:)
Post by: Mad Max on March 11, 2021, 07:30:51 AM
Take it easy
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 11, 2021, 12:36:02 PM
The Parts
(https://i.imgur.com/bzEzJaq.jpg)
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 11, 2021, 05:12:47 PM
Post by: Mad Max on March 11, 2021, 07:25:36 PM
LOOKIE LOOKIE:)
Thanks so much Kenny for the awesome bow, Love it.
Some how I missed this Roy
Nice job there Kenny :thumbsup:
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 11, 2021, 07:49:53 PM
Shoots great too.
Post by: Shredd on March 11, 2021, 08:00:39 PM
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Post by: Mad Max on March 11, 2021, 08:29:28 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 11, 2021, 08:49:02 PM
Post by: Mad Max on March 11, 2021, 10:13:04 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/NC4DAMK.jpg)
Post by: 4 point on March 11, 2021, 10:26:51 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/3Rjq0Zf.jpg)
Post by: Shredd on March 11, 2021, 10:28:43 PM
That looks great 4point...
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 12, 2021, 04:03:12 AM
Very nice Travis.
Post by: Buemaker on March 12, 2021, 06:41:51 AM
Spark edge riser???
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 12, 2021, 06:52:25 AM
Post by: canopyboy on March 12, 2021, 06:55:13 AM
... and what's it accomplish?
It confuses poor old farts, although maybe that isn't such an accomplishment after all. :laughing:
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 12, 2021, 07:17:07 AM
Quote
It confuses poor old farts, although maybe that isn't such an accomplishment after all.
Ya mean like Kenny?
:laughing:
Post by: Mad Max on March 12, 2021, 07:30:32 AM
QuoteIt confuses poor old farts, although maybe that isn't such an accomplishment after all.
Ya mean like Kenny?
:laughing:
YOU ROY, your askin the questions :laughing:
Post by: Mad Max on March 12, 2021, 07:31:47 AM
Shreddy likes naming his Riser :laughing:
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 12, 2021, 08:17:28 AM
LOL..........................
Post by: Shredd on March 12, 2021, 09:40:24 AM
Well I finally got around to sanding the lams today... I am also going to be using the new "Spark Edge Riser"... It supposed to give you an extra 10 fps... :goldtooth:
Roy....... It's my dry sense of humor... Look closely at the edge of the fade... Does it not almost look like it's on fire?? For the guy that jokes the most, did this one go over your head?? :dunno: :laughing:
Post by: Shredd on March 12, 2021, 09:44:08 AM
Lets just call him Sparky... :laughing:
Post by: skeaterbait on March 12, 2021, 10:10:51 AM
I just got your last joke... That one went over 'my' head... :biglaugh:
Lets just call him Sparky... :laughing:
The dog or the riser?
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 12, 2021, 11:15:23 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 12, 2021, 11:23:27 AM
Post by: Shredd on March 12, 2021, 01:43:38 PM
See, Stic knows what's going on... If this riser sparks I should be getting about 195 fps out of this baby... :biglaugh:
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Post by: EvilDogBeast on March 12, 2021, 02:19:49 PM
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Post by: EvilDogBeast on March 12, 2021, 05:49:43 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 12, 2021, 05:52:46 PM
Post by: Mo_coon-catcher on March 12, 2021, 06:25:27 PM
Kyle
Post by: Shredd on March 12, 2021, 07:15:12 PM
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Post by: Mad Max on March 12, 2021, 08:34:13 PM
Post by: mmattockx on March 12, 2021, 10:13:52 PM
Yellow sparks are softwood, white is hardwood :laughing:
Well played. :clapper:
Mark
Post by: canopyboy on March 13, 2021, 05:33:47 AM
Yellow sparks are softwood, white is hardwood :laughing:
Well played. :clapper:
Indeed!
Post by: rainman on March 13, 2021, 07:53:46 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 13, 2021, 07:56:20 AM
I know how you feel, been there a few times.
Post by: Mad Max on March 13, 2021, 08:02:08 AM
Made some good progress. Got a bow in the oven.
Did you get that bow OUT of the oven yet :laughing:
Post by: EvilDogBeast on March 13, 2021, 09:42:26 AM
Post by: 4 point on March 13, 2021, 10:08:07 AM
Post by: kennym on March 13, 2021, 10:49:53 AM
Post by: Shredd on March 13, 2021, 11:48:26 AM
Post by: Shredd on March 13, 2021, 11:50:37 AM
Post by: Buemaker on March 13, 2021, 11:53:14 AM
Post by: Shredd on March 13, 2021, 12:03:19 PM
Post by: Shredd on March 13, 2021, 12:10:57 PM
Made some good progress. Got a bow in the oven.
Did you get that bow OUT of the oven yet :laughing:
Hey, Birdbow... Have not seen you on here before... Whatcha making?? Like Roy says, It didn't happen without pics... ;) :) :)
Post by: Walt Francis on March 13, 2021, 12:52:13 PM
Got a string and rest on it, just need to get it packaged up.
(https://i.imgur.com/3Rjq0Zf.jpg)
Great looking bow!
Post by: 4 point on March 13, 2021, 01:34:30 PM
Post by: Walt Francis on March 13, 2021, 02:01:49 PM
Sorry for your loss. Been there numerous times, it is one of the toughest things I have done.
Post by: Shredd on March 13, 2021, 05:09:53 PM
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Post by: wood carver 2 on March 13, 2021, 07:15:33 PM
On the main level there are big slabs, turning blanks and more expensive planed wood, but I still came away with a couple of gems.
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The wide one is kingwood. 35” x8 1/2” and the other is canary wood. I already drew a riser on the canary wood. Pretty isn’t it? It has a lot of color in it and I’m wondering whether I should add any accents to it. I would appreciate any input.
If anyone has experience with canary wood, do I need an i-beam or is it strong enough on its own.
Dave.
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 13, 2021, 07:20:56 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 13, 2021, 07:47:00 PM
I ain't seen no white sparks in awhile :laughing:
Post by: Mad Max on March 13, 2021, 07:54:07 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/pzLhqV1.jpg)
Post by: wood carver 2 on March 13, 2021, 08:05:18 PM
Dave.
Post by: Shredd on March 13, 2021, 08:45:30 PM
Bue the bow is about 64 1/2" ntn, with a 19" riser... Takes a 62" string... The shape will change slightly when I start working on it and put the tip blocks on...
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 13, 2021, 08:54:13 PM
Post by: Shredd on March 13, 2021, 08:55:47 PM
Nice bend on that bow.
I ain't seen no white sparks in awhile :laughing:
Thanks, Stic... That's because I neutralized it... I don't need it setting my form on fire while gluing it up... ;) :)
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 13, 2021, 09:07:50 PM
I got one limb glued today
Post by: 4 point on March 13, 2021, 09:28:50 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/Ht9O1XC.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/4aTEgIh.jpg)
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 13, 2021, 09:52:34 PM
Stickypops, Shreddy is ah little slow at times.
Give him a day and he will get it:)
Post by: Shredd on March 13, 2021, 10:33:55 PM
Well you ain't reading between the lines I see. :bigsmyl:
I got one limb glued today
Oooooh.... I got it now... :laughing:
Post by: Shredd on March 13, 2021, 10:38:34 PM
Post by: Birdbow76 on March 14, 2021, 04:00:16 PM
Post by: Mad Max on March 14, 2021, 06:46:59 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 14, 2021, 07:46:10 PM
Post by: 4 point on March 14, 2021, 09:39:29 PM
Post by: Mo_coon-catcher on March 14, 2021, 11:45:47 PM
Kyle
Post by: Birdbow76 on March 15, 2021, 12:10:01 AM
Post by: 4 point on March 15, 2021, 12:27:10 AM
Post by: Mad Max on March 15, 2021, 08:42:51 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 15, 2021, 08:48:56 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 15, 2021, 04:51:27 PM
.
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Post by: Mad Max on March 15, 2021, 05:21:38 PM
Kyle why do you leave the area outside the fades flat like that in your early tillering?
I think it's to keep from over stressing the fades.
I messed up a good many before I started doing the same thing
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 15, 2021, 05:43:31 PM
Post by: Mo_coon-catcher on March 15, 2021, 05:54:46 PM
I hope that makes sense.
Kyle
Post by: Mad Max on March 15, 2021, 06:05:38 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 16, 2021, 04:57:20 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 16, 2021, 04:26:58 PM
Probably ship tomorrow or Thursday, gotta go buy a plastic pipe to ship it in..
Played that broken bows game in cardboard boxes a couple time's now.
But I forgot who was victim was?????
Post by: skeaterbait on March 16, 2021, 04:50:59 PM
Post by: EvilDogBeast on March 16, 2021, 04:51:34 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 16, 2021, 05:12:26 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 16, 2021, 05:42:22 PM
Well whomever sends me their addy in a PM first is gonna get it...
Post by: Shredd on March 16, 2021, 07:24:19 PM
I got the grip rough shaped today... Got it a lb. or two over weight before final sanding... And Sparky failed me... I want my money back... :tongue: :) Everything ran smooth so far... :dunno: What's up with that??? Fingers crossed...
Post by: Mo_coon-catcher on March 16, 2021, 08:30:23 PM
Kyle
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 17, 2021, 05:34:02 AM
Get er done, Rich..
Post by: EvilDogBeast on March 17, 2021, 12:22:02 PM
I don't even have a comeback for that lol
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 17, 2021, 12:35:35 PM
LOL
Post by: EvilDogBeast on March 17, 2021, 01:08:05 PM
Post by: Shredd on March 17, 2021, 02:59:18 PM
Evilpuppybreath :laughing: :laughing:
I don't even have a comeback for that lol
:laughing: :laughing:
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 17, 2021, 03:06:57 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 17, 2021, 03:10:51 PM
Supposed to be delivered Saturday..
Hope ya like her..
Post by: skeaterbait on March 17, 2021, 03:47:17 PM
Post by: EvilDogBeast on March 17, 2021, 04:04:49 PM
Post by: Mad Max on March 17, 2021, 04:17:20 PM
It's ok I guess...
x2 :laughing:
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 17, 2021, 04:36:41 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 17, 2021, 04:50:26 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 17, 2021, 05:11:48 PM
Your name was the first one Evildogfart gave me.
But..
I rejected it and he gave me another.
I pulled rank and threatened to ban his arse...
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 17, 2021, 08:07:06 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 17, 2021, 08:25:04 PM
Post by: 4 point on March 17, 2021, 10:17:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 18, 2021, 03:59:29 AM
Post by: Mad Max on March 18, 2021, 08:48:37 PM
Poring down rain for the rest of the evening. :thumbsup:
Post by: 4 point on March 18, 2021, 08:52:09 PM
Post by: Shredd on March 19, 2021, 11:26:13 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 19, 2021, 11:53:19 AM
Post by: skeaterbait on March 19, 2021, 12:02:35 PM
Post by: rainman on March 19, 2021, 12:53:39 PM
Post by: 4 point on March 19, 2021, 01:11:30 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 19, 2021, 01:15:02 PM
Am so confused. Used Gordon's brown been using BP clear.
So now I will go back to the clear and use those stacks.
Post by: Mad Max on March 19, 2021, 01:22:19 PM
Got the bow last night from Travis and opened it this morning. Excellent glue lines and finish. Travis could i put a fast flight string on it? Looks like i can. It will get shot this weekend. Bonus i have an extra tube to ship with.
when you get a bow you have to post pictures, more than 4 :bigsmyl: :tongue:
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 19, 2021, 02:22:41 PM
Post by: 4 point on March 19, 2021, 02:27:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 19, 2021, 02:32:37 PM
Post office delivered his bow an hour ago.
Post by: 4 point on March 19, 2021, 02:35:06 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 19, 2021, 02:36:12 PM
Or playing wif the bow:)
Post by: Birdbow76 on March 19, 2021, 03:19:18 PM
Post by: rainman on March 19, 2021, 03:45:46 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 19, 2021, 04:01:12 PM
Also had a set of curve limbs tooo heavy my fault on those tho.
Kenny getting ready for a big order.
Well looky here just got in from the shop. Gonna open it in a bit. From PA. :clapper:
(https://i.imgur.com/Jz5wxqx.jpg)
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 19, 2021, 04:28:31 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/3vQZYNk.jpg)
Post by: Mad Max on March 19, 2021, 04:54:10 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/AUg7eUw.jpg)
Sprayed some VHT on the riser to find sanding marks
(https://i.imgur.com/wACYCrR.jpg)
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 19, 2021, 05:09:57 PM
Post by: Mad Max on March 19, 2021, 05:25:05 PM
What's in the tube Stic?
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 19, 2021, 06:15:01 PM
Post by: Buemaker on March 19, 2021, 07:19:42 PM
Post by: Mo_coon-catcher on March 19, 2021, 07:23:38 PM
Kyle
Post by: Mad Max on March 19, 2021, 07:59:06 PM
Looks great now Max, riser too. Do you use VHT to finish it? :)
Yep
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 19, 2021, 08:28:18 PM
Had a shoulder injection a couple of days ago so dont want to get too carried away yet. Try to utube it soon tho.
(https://i.imgur.com/sYg4ipE.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ZBFPnKr.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/hy4dWFe.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/WmU2ApW.jpg)
Post by: wood carver 2 on March 19, 2021, 08:31:31 PM
Dave.
Post by: 4 point on March 19, 2021, 09:08:58 PM
Post by: Mad Max on March 19, 2021, 09:27:33 PM
Nice one Roy :thumbsup:
Post by: soy on March 19, 2021, 10:40:32 PM
Post by: BO-R on March 19, 2021, 10:45:13 PM
Slow building on my part this week,, too much day time job.
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 20, 2021, 04:23:20 AM
That white crap on the leather grip is from that foam I padded it with for shipping, that should come off with a little cleaner of some sort but not harsh stuff or it will wear off with use.
It's about 46.5 @ 28". It will drop maybe 2 or 3 pounds after 300 to 400 shots.
I sent you a pm too.
Post by: Longcruise on March 20, 2021, 11:04:28 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 20, 2021, 11:41:51 AM
Post by: Longcruise on March 20, 2021, 03:14:13 PM
No just straight across.
That's how I do it too.
Post by: kennym on March 20, 2021, 03:23:43 PM
Did I miss the required full draw pic, Mike? :)
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 20, 2021, 04:13:22 PM
Post by: skeaterbait on March 20, 2021, 05:00:48 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 20, 2021, 05:09:05 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 20, 2021, 07:46:09 PM
Nah Kenny gonna Utube it soon tho.
Shot it more today. Don't know if it's just a good design or maybe ole Roy knows what he is doing. But no need to get glass splinters if ya got one this good.
Well now he have to get bigger hats :laughing:
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 20, 2021, 08:52:46 PM
Glad ya like it, Mike..
Post by: Shredd on March 20, 2021, 10:46:55 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 21, 2021, 04:45:27 AM
Rich looking forward to seeing the finished bow.
Post by: Mad Max on March 21, 2021, 05:50:17 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 21, 2021, 06:10:45 PM
Post by: caleb0100 on March 21, 2021, 07:26:16 PM
Post by: kennym on March 21, 2021, 07:59:09 PM
Post by: 4 point on March 21, 2021, 08:39:31 PM
Post by: EvilDogBeast on March 21, 2021, 08:54:31 PM
Post by: Mad Max on March 21, 2021, 09:13:41 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 21, 2021, 09:14:13 PM
Post by: rainman on March 21, 2021, 09:39:58 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 21, 2021, 10:21:58 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lch0Eby2zSY
Post by: 4 point on March 21, 2021, 11:33:52 PM
Post by: EvilDogBeast on March 22, 2021, 02:31:39 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 22, 2021, 05:38:48 AM
Hey Evildogfart, don't you be picken on us Jeep owners:)
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 22, 2021, 07:52:45 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 22, 2021, 08:13:17 AM
Post by: Mad Max on March 22, 2021, 08:19:00 AM
Post by: kennym on March 22, 2021, 08:31:50 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 22, 2021, 08:54:06 AM
Looking forward to seeing more of em....
Post by: canopyboy on March 22, 2021, 09:57:44 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 22, 2021, 12:58:56 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 22, 2021, 04:52:19 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 22, 2021, 07:18:23 PM
. somewhere between 0 and hunnert :bigsmyl: The riser is gray stable maple with charcoal veneers on the limbs. I put some striped maple also gray on the front of the riser and limb tips. Getting the overlays feathered before hand works really well for me. the white part is G10
(https://i.imgur.com/rQ6UHlk.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/jE76Psp.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ynncwr6.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/bMaCbiM.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/i97qzQi.jpg)
Post by: Mad Max on March 22, 2021, 07:53:42 PM
Post by: rainman on March 22, 2021, 08:00:04 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 22, 2021, 09:09:55 PM
Post by: Mad Max on March 22, 2021, 09:18:29 PM
Post by: 4 point on March 22, 2021, 10:16:00 PM
Post by: canopyboy on March 23, 2021, 09:30:04 AM
Post by: Buemaker on March 23, 2021, 12:59:54 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 23, 2021, 07:03:25 PM
Post by: kennym on March 23, 2021, 07:05:13 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 23, 2021, 08:39:13 PM
Post by: Walt Francis on March 23, 2021, 09:10:14 PM
There are a lot of good looking bows being built. Makes me feel more like a slug with my lack of progress. Doc says another three weeks before I can go back into the shop.
Post by: Mad Max on March 23, 2021, 09:13:58 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 23, 2021, 09:16:31 PM
Heal up then worry about bows..
Post by: canopyboy on March 23, 2021, 09:36:01 PM
... Makes me feel more like a slug with my lack of progress. Doc says another three weeks before I can go back into the shop.
At least you have a Doc's note. Makes me feel like less than a slug. :laughing:
Post by: skeaterbait on March 23, 2021, 10:17:53 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 24, 2021, 07:21:30 AM
- Grace period 5 June - 5 July
Relax guys, there is plenty of time to make a bow.
Post by: EvilDogBeast on March 24, 2021, 09:49:57 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 24, 2021, 09:55:45 AM
Post by: Birdbow76 on March 24, 2021, 10:25:58 AM
Post by: Longcruise on March 24, 2021, 11:15:48 AM
On top of that, I was giving my form a close inspection yesterday and in the right light there were some very slight dips visible. This form was a PITA from the git go. Started with the "router incident" :(
I'm going to rip the glass strip off a work on it some more. If that's not satisfactory I'm gonna make a new template and re do it.
So, that's my report for the week.
Post by: Shredd on March 25, 2021, 08:04:37 AM
Who says I'm not patient?? :laughing: It's like I'm stalking my prey... ;)
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 25, 2021, 08:59:07 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 25, 2021, 10:02:21 AM
It is pretty much gray charcoal color. First a pic of my hand after the build string broke. I think the string slapped it on the right and the arrow on the left. and it hurt.
(https://i.imgur.com/XRlF1Ka.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/XTHfmvL.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/qetmjGG.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Yd1AJ7O.jpg)
Post by: Mad Max on March 25, 2021, 10:14:27 AM
Post by: Buemaker on March 25, 2021, 10:27:18 AM
Post by: Shredd on March 25, 2021, 10:39:58 AM
Video the spraying process:)
:laughing: :biglaugh: :laughing: Last thing you want to see is me spraying a bow... You'll learn everything of what 'Not' to do... Well it's a done deal... gotta make a string for her and ship her out monday or tuesday...
Nice looking stick there, Stic... Really liking those tips... What did you use for the underlying layer??
Post by: EvilDogBeast on March 25, 2021, 10:59:00 AM
Quick reminder: Please PM me when you are ready to ship!
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 25, 2021, 11:04:25 AM
Post by: Shredd on March 25, 2021, 11:17:13 AM
Post by: Shredd on March 25, 2021, 11:19:26 AM
Great to see so many moving along!
Quick reminder: Please PM me when you are ready to ship!
Okee Dokey Beastmaster...
Post by: 4 point on March 25, 2021, 11:34:35 AM
Post by: Birdbow76 on March 25, 2021, 01:08:24 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 25, 2021, 02:17:30 PM
Post by: Mo_coon-catcher on March 25, 2021, 02:33:19 PM
Kyle
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 25, 2021, 02:38:54 PM
Post by: Mad Max on March 25, 2021, 02:54:19 PM
Wish that was coming to Miss sippy :bigsmyl:
Progress on my swap bow the last 2 weeks---------Nuffin
Post by: Shredd on March 25, 2021, 03:17:03 PM
Get on it Maxie... Like my Dad would say, "Do you need a swift kick in the a$$ ??" :biglaugh:
In my haste to paint this bow in the time slot, I forgot to sign it... :banghead: Sheesh... This Indian lost scent of the trail... Message to Victim, if the area around the fade looks a little blotchy you now know why... :tongue:
Post by: Mad Max on March 25, 2021, 03:37:32 PM
Post by: 4 point on March 25, 2021, 03:53:50 PM
Post by: kennym on March 25, 2021, 05:24:29 PM
Post by: BO-R on March 25, 2021, 08:28:02 PM
OKay got some pics with base coats. Needs to cure more.Nice looking bow stic!
It is pretty much gray charcoal color. First a pic of my hand after the build string broke. I think the string slapped it on the right and the arrow on the left. and it hurt.
(https://i.imgur.com/XRlF1Ka.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/XTHfmvL.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/qetmjGG.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Yd1AJ7O.jpg)
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 25, 2021, 10:12:22 PM
Post by: Shredd on March 26, 2021, 10:37:36 AM
Post by: wood carver 2 on March 26, 2021, 06:09:21 PM
I’m not sure if this will be my swap bow.
I also glued up two more risers. Canary wood, zebra wood and a mosaic accent.
I’ll build another bow and decide which one to send.
Dave.
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 26, 2021, 06:51:15 PM
That's how I want to make the next riser I put together...
Post by: rainman on March 26, 2021, 08:03:04 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 26, 2021, 08:11:58 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on March 26, 2021, 08:30:25 PM
Very nice, DaveThanks Roy. The mosaic is pretty easy to make. I did it wrong before and it wouldn’t bend into the curve, so I glued up a block and sliced it into thin strips. Then I cut some thin veneers and ran everything through the drum sander. I was able to get the backing strips down to 1/32” thick with no problems. I do love that drum sander!
That's how I want to make the next riser I put together...
Dave.
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 26, 2021, 08:52:21 PM
Post by: skeaterbait on March 27, 2021, 10:04:30 AM
It must be bow shop day!!!!!!! :shaka:
Post by: kennym on March 27, 2021, 10:12:21 AM
Post by: Birdbow76 on March 27, 2021, 02:14:36 PM
Post by: skeaterbait on March 27, 2021, 02:19:35 PM
Plan A is Bocote riser and veneers.
Plan A backup 1, Cedar riser with I beam, just not sure between bocote or maple for the I beam.
Plan A backup 2. Cherry riser and no clue on the veneers. Far left is a wood that I can't seem to retain the name of, no matter how many times Kenny tells me. You can see in the pic that it seems to darken over time, like Osage. Then we have Birdseye maple, spalted maple, cedar and curly maple. The maples, I was thinking about dying to a color that would be better suited with the cherry. I welcome any input on the options.
Post by: Mad Max on March 27, 2021, 02:44:23 PM
skeater---Cedar with the maple I beam :thumbsup:
Post by: wood carver 2 on March 27, 2021, 03:16:57 PM
Skeater, it’s hard to choose. I like the spalted maple and also the cedar the most, but any of your choices will look great.
Dave.
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 27, 2021, 03:39:26 PM
Lonnie, Plan A backup 1, Cedar riser with I beam, just not sure between bocote or maple for the I beam.
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 27, 2021, 06:49:07 PM
My swap has the string stretching now. Be ready to ship next week.
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 28, 2021, 04:53:54 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 28, 2021, 07:51:33 PM
Got her all done today. Will shoot it some tomorrow. Got a nice no sheen finish gonna be good for hunting. Sealskin rest. Will get some outside pics tomorrow.
(https://i.imgur.com/jNnJDVO.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/h04OMFd.jpg)
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 28, 2021, 08:21:02 PM
Post by: kennym on March 28, 2021, 09:06:47 PM
Post by: 4 point on March 28, 2021, 11:14:56 PM
Post by: Buemaker on March 29, 2021, 07:12:47 AM
Post by: wood carver 2 on March 29, 2021, 07:54:19 PM
Dave.
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 29, 2021, 10:14:19 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 30, 2021, 04:19:35 AM
Post by: Mad Max on March 30, 2021, 07:41:47 AM
Post by: EvilDogBeast on March 30, 2021, 01:09:03 PM
I lost my calipers at some point since I moved into the new house last August and had been looking for them since the start of the swap. I needed to confirm the thickness of all the stuff I had so far so I could order my core lams. Last Monday I finally gave in and ordered a new set, they arrived Friday... Saturday I was up in the garage loading the truck for a dump run when I found my dag-blam calipers sitting on top of the summer tires for my wife's car. Good times...
I put in my order for the final bow parts this morning and should be set to get started by some time next week. I will get the monthly update posted later today once I finish my work tasks.
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 30, 2021, 01:14:07 PM
I was looking all over the workbench for my glasses one time..
I had them on, LOL
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 30, 2021, 01:18:05 PM
CRS
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 30, 2021, 01:25:48 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/VqTmqcb.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/c3bXwn6.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/0d1ALxV.jpg)
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 30, 2021, 01:33:03 PM
Post by: skeaterbait on March 30, 2021, 02:03:10 PM
Post by: Buemaker on March 30, 2021, 02:14:57 PM
Post by: kennym on March 30, 2021, 03:07:35 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 30, 2021, 06:41:00 PM
:wavey: Kenny
Post by: Shredd on March 30, 2021, 08:19:29 PM
I got my bow signed and touched up with finish... Glue on strike plate and arrow rest tomorrow and she'll be good to go... Maybe get some pics on here...
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 30, 2021, 08:28:57 PM
Post by: Shredd on March 30, 2021, 08:34:25 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 30, 2021, 08:35:17 PM
That's how Stic does it:)
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 31, 2021, 12:51:42 PM
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Post by: EvilDogBeast on March 31, 2021, 02:33:15 PM
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Post by: Birdbow76 on March 31, 2021, 02:50:40 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 31, 2021, 04:27:22 PM
:thumbsup:
Post by: Buemaker on March 31, 2021, 05:20:46 PM
Post by: skeaterbait on March 31, 2021, 10:08:11 PM
Post by: Balding Kansan on March 31, 2021, 10:38:17 PM
Post by: 4 point on March 31, 2021, 11:08:40 PM
Post by: Shredd on March 31, 2021, 11:15:00 PM
Kansan... Yes... There is a slot in the shelf to shoot vanes...
Post by: Longcruise on April 01, 2021, 02:22:12 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on April 01, 2021, 05:35:10 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 01, 2021, 06:07:27 PM
That's smoken for Florida bows....
Post by: Shredd on April 01, 2021, 08:20:18 PM
Stic I think he said he got 160 fps out of it...
That's smoken for Florida bows....
:laughing: That's because the arrow has to cut through all that sunshine and humid air... :) :tongue:
Stic... I usually get 184 fps with is design and got as high as 186 - 187fps...
Post by: Crooked Stic on April 01, 2021, 10:56:13 PM
Post by: EvilDogBeast on April 02, 2021, 03:50:42 PM
Gathering Materials: 2/18
Build Stage: 11/18
Shipped: 5/18
Received: 3/18
We are nearing the half mark! I am tracking another 4 people who are nearly ready to ship. Overall we are doing great, and still have just over two months before the deadline. Thank you all for making this pretty painless, and keep up the great work! :archer2:
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 02, 2021, 05:02:32 PM
Post by: Longcruise on April 02, 2021, 06:09:12 PM
Post by: Mad Max on April 02, 2021, 09:10:46 PM
Acrylic paint so it WILL come OFF.
I was trying to make it look like curly wood.
When I put the red on top of the light color it looks PINK :banghead:
It would have looked good with the red on top of the black glass
(https://i.imgur.com/ZBA3K8H.jpg)
I sprayed some finish where the red phenolic meets the paint, still no good
(https://i.imgur.com/mnjgvYM.jpg)
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 03, 2021, 03:59:19 AM
Post by: Mad Max on April 03, 2021, 07:43:09 AM
I've done some Faux painting before on glass.
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 03, 2021, 07:46:16 AM
Post by: 4 point on April 03, 2021, 08:52:08 AM
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I think my plastic wrap may have caused a slight bit of slippage, I'll have to be careful of that on the next one.
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 03, 2021, 05:55:03 PM
Post by: Mad Max on April 03, 2021, 06:52:20 PM
I had to make a new scarf jig today, it ain't purdy, it ain't fancy but it does get'r done.
I think my plastic wrap may have caused a slight bit of slippage, I'll have to be careful of that on the next one.
I like kennys way.
make the scarf joint longer and SG will hold it on dry runs.
Less angle on your wedge. :)
I like your setup :thumbsup:
Post by: EvilDogBeast on April 05, 2021, 02:39:26 PM
Post by: Longcruise on April 05, 2021, 02:48:43 PM
How's everyone doing today? :campfire:
Making progress on the brakes and making corrections to the form.
Post by: EvilDogBeast on April 05, 2021, 03:13:39 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on April 05, 2021, 04:28:48 PM
That was yesterday. Today I was at funland ( work ). ☹️
Dave.
Post by: Mo_coon-catcher on April 05, 2021, 06:55:56 PM
Thank you sir!
Kyle
Post by: caleb0100 on April 05, 2021, 07:03:49 PM
Post by: EvilDogBeast on April 05, 2021, 07:20:44 PM
Post by: Mad Max on April 05, 2021, 08:48:39 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 05, 2021, 08:54:08 PM
Post by: kennym on April 05, 2021, 10:00:17 PM
Post by: 4 point on April 05, 2021, 11:04:27 PM
Post by: canopyboy on April 06, 2021, 07:57:05 AM
I sure hope my bowyer isn't an overachiever. I haven't told my wife I signed up this year, and somehow the subject of prior swaps came up yesterday and I got the distinct hint that if a bow shows up before I make much more progress on getting the addition wrapped up and through inspection, my heirs will have to pass said bow along to my recipient... :o
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 06, 2021, 08:09:50 AM
:wavey: :wavey: :laughing:
Post by: kennym on April 06, 2021, 08:31:42 AM
(under my breath as I worked on the addition) :biglaugh:
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 06, 2021, 08:50:04 AM
Yes Dear:)
Post by: EvilDogBeast on April 06, 2021, 09:17:10 AM
Nice bow!
I sure hope my bowyer isn't an overachiever. I haven't told my wife I signed up this year, and somehow the subject of prior swaps came up yesterday and I got the distinct hint that if a bow shows up before I make much more progress on getting the addition wrapped up and through inspection, my heirs will have to pass said bow along to my recipient... :o
:scared: I will do some coordinating to have your bowyer ship at the appropriate time so you don't get dead :laughing:
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 06, 2021, 09:27:11 AM
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:scared: I will do some coordinating to have your bowyer ship at the appropriate time so you don't get dead :laughing:
LOL
Post by: canopyboy on April 06, 2021, 09:59:20 AM
Quote:scared: I will do some coordinating to have your bowyer ship at the appropriate time so you don't get dead :laughing:
LOL
LOL x2
:biglaugh:
Post by: skeaterbait on April 07, 2021, 11:56:48 AM
Post by: 4 point on April 07, 2021, 01:26:50 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 07, 2021, 03:25:17 PM
Post by: skeaterbait on April 08, 2021, 08:53:07 AM
Post by: Mad Max on April 08, 2021, 09:22:11 AM
Good info. I will look for another option and save that riser for a light draw weight bow in the future.
When you showed your riser options I thought you said you would use a I beam?
Post by: Shredd on April 08, 2021, 10:06:25 AM
Post by: skeaterbait on April 08, 2021, 12:00:11 PM
If it's my bow and you plan on using cedar --- Don't Do It..... :laughing:
You don't want your closet to smell nice?
Post by: skeaterbait on April 08, 2021, 12:01:06 PM
Good info. I will look for another option and save that riser for a light draw weight bow in the future.
When you showed your riser options I thought you said you would use a I beam?
I did, it has an I beam of Maple.
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 08, 2021, 02:06:10 PM
Post by: rainman on April 09, 2021, 05:37:34 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 09, 2021, 07:49:51 PM
Post by: EvilDogBeast on April 09, 2021, 11:27:25 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on April 10, 2021, 07:03:28 PM
Osage and walnut and a little extra for the tips.
I have another bow waiting to be glued up. We will see how it turns out.
Dave.
Post by: 4 point on April 10, 2021, 10:49:57 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 11, 2021, 05:40:17 AM
Post by: rainman on April 11, 2021, 07:17:28 AM
Post by: wood carver 2 on April 11, 2021, 08:12:33 AM
Dave.
Post by: Crooked Stic on April 11, 2021, 06:03:01 PM
Post by: Mad Max on April 11, 2021, 06:57:29 PM
Post by: rainman on April 12, 2021, 05:19:58 AM
Post by: Birdbow76 on April 12, 2021, 03:57:35 PM
Post by: Birdbow76 on April 12, 2021, 03:58:22 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 12, 2021, 04:03:37 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on April 12, 2021, 04:56:11 PM
Inside was a beauty of a takedown longbow from Mike Miller aka Crooked Stic.
Thank you Mike! It’s prettier in person than in a picture and feels great in my hand.
60”, 47#@28”.
Now, if you will excuse me, I have a bow to shoot... 😉
Dave.
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 12, 2021, 05:00:45 PM
Good job stickypops
Post by: Crooked Stic on April 12, 2021, 07:06:28 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on April 12, 2021, 08:01:32 PM
At least until my knee hurts. 😕
Dave.
Post by: wood carver 2 on April 12, 2021, 08:05:38 PM
Dave.
Post by: 4 point on April 12, 2021, 10:10:59 PM
Post by: EvilDogBeast on April 12, 2021, 11:48:54 PM
An update for my bow. I now have all my materials and will be trying to get the bow laid up this week before I go out of town. I leave Monday and will be gone for the rest of the month. I will still have internet access and will be available as usual should you guys need anything.
Post by: Buemaker on April 13, 2021, 05:04:38 AM
Post by: kennym on April 13, 2021, 08:04:34 AM
Post by: skeaterbait on April 13, 2021, 08:39:11 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on April 13, 2021, 09:42:51 AM
Post by: BO-R on April 13, 2021, 11:01:52 AM
began fine tuning limbs and handle
Now for my tragedy....
built over 100 bows overtime and never had a failure like this!
My victims bow was coming along nicely, tuning in limbs and handle.
well on the final shot it blew up in my face, cutting my nose and eyelid..thank God I did not loose an eye.
After forensics there was a wormhole in the wood in a area internal that had to weaken it.
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Post by: rainman on April 13, 2021, 11:45:40 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 13, 2021, 11:48:23 AM
Post by: mmattockx on April 13, 2021, 01:00:27 PM
well on the final shot it blew up in my face, cutting my nose and eyelid..thank God I did not loose an eye.
That sucks, glad to hear you weren't seriously hurt. I always wear safety glasses or impact resistant sunglasses while shooting in a bow for just this reason. There is a lot of stored energy in a drawn bow and it is uncomfortably close to your face if a failure were to occur.
Mark
Post by: Buemaker on April 13, 2021, 03:47:23 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on April 13, 2021, 04:32:25 PM
Dave.
Post by: Crooked Stic on April 13, 2021, 05:27:20 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on April 13, 2021, 06:05:22 PM
Dave.
Post by: BO-R on April 13, 2021, 07:43:49 PM
What are the woods in that blew up one? Glad you are not seriously hurt.
Thanks all...
Walnut, with dymondwood flair. plus fiberglass overlays..
Found a worm hole that could have weaken at pivot point that was not externally visible :dunno:
Post by: 4 point on April 13, 2021, 08:52:11 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 14, 2021, 04:02:07 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on April 14, 2021, 08:01:02 PM
Post by: Mad Max on April 14, 2021, 09:43:16 PM
In my opinion walnut is not a good riser wood. But some of it looks good. And is way better off with an I beam.
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Post by: Birdbow76 on April 16, 2021, 02:07:05 PM
Post by: EvilDogBeast on April 16, 2021, 04:45:32 PM
Post by: Shredd on April 16, 2021, 08:40:09 PM
The phone has been ringing and got tons of work plus all kinda of projects goin on... All I gotta do is glue a strike plate and arrow rest on this puppy and she'll be good to go...
Oh.... And make a string.... Oh... And package her up....
Post by: EvilDogBeast on April 17, 2021, 04:15:59 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 17, 2021, 05:31:13 PM
Post by: EvilDogBeast on April 17, 2021, 05:41:53 PM
She is a sweet shooter! Dead in the hand and nearly silent. She pushes my 550 grains downrange fast and they bury deep in the target. Only took me three rounds to get dialed in on my grouping.
Thank you for your hard work and the beautiful bow. I feel a bit unworthy to be honest. I will get a full draw picture up in a bit once I find a teenager with a phone.
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Post by: Roy from Pa on April 17, 2021, 05:53:40 PM
Post by: EvilDogBeast on April 17, 2021, 05:58:44 PM
Welcome and nice bow and shooting...
Oh it's the bow, trust me. I'm just the string actuator here :laughing: :laughing:
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 17, 2021, 06:00:04 PM
Post by: Birdbow76 on April 17, 2021, 06:17:49 PM
Post by: Mad Max on April 17, 2021, 06:44:20 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on April 17, 2021, 07:51:41 PM
Dave.
Post by: 4 point on April 17, 2021, 08:27:47 PM
Post by: EvilDogBeast on April 17, 2021, 09:14:14 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 18, 2021, 03:55:24 AM
Post by: kennym on April 18, 2021, 11:23:51 AM
Post by: Mad Max on April 20, 2021, 08:11:59 AM
Mother nature at full blast , weeds, fallen trees and out of control bushes and getting the Xmark ready for the season.
I have cut the grass 2 times already.
I will finish up the swap bow as soon as I get back. :tongue:
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 20, 2021, 03:35:51 PM
:wavey:
Post by: BO-R on April 22, 2021, 05:21:59 PM
A very nice longbow, Draws at 45#@28".
Thanks Kyle! Great workmanship!
Post by: BO-R on April 22, 2021, 05:24:20 PM
(or my ego...) :biglaugh:
Post by: kennym on April 22, 2021, 05:39:23 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 22, 2021, 05:50:06 PM
Hope you have better luck on the next one, Vince.
Post by: Longcruise on April 22, 2021, 07:45:42 PM
Well I came home to a nice package From Mo_coon-catcher,
A very nice longbow, Draws at 45#@28".
Thanks Kyle! Great workmanship!
And Merry Christmas!! :laughing:
Post by: Mad Max on April 22, 2021, 10:01:48 PM
You can buy endmills with a very small radius on the corners that will keep that from happening.
A 1/32" radius is plenty. 45 the outside corner of the limb butt.
I use to take a sharpening stone to the corners of the endmills and I was set to go.
It should work on wood
Post by: Mad Max on April 22, 2021, 10:07:41 PM
Post by: mmattockx on April 23, 2021, 10:26:32 AM
You can buy endmills with a very small radius on the corners that will keep that from happening.
A 1/32" radius is plenty. 45 the outside corner of the limb butt.
I agree that riser is going to want to crack in those corners every time. I would say use a bigger radius for wood, more like 1/8" and radius or chamfer the corner on the limb for clearance. Even then I would be worried about the riser cracking there, it just isn't a good way to load wood.
Mark
Post by: Crooked Stic on April 23, 2021, 01:44:21 PM
Post by: Mad Max on April 23, 2021, 02:43:55 PM
Post by: BO-R on April 23, 2021, 03:11:26 PM
Vince, I built a TD with the limbs set into riser like that, it cracked in those corners. Is that where the other one failed? I built a new riser for the limbs of phenolic with 1/4" scales of bocote...
Kenny,
I actually have a G10 bed from pad to pad, the portion between the pads that looks one piece are multiple laminates of glass
On the bow handle that blew up was a deflex design,,I found a knot and worm hole that gave way under the stress.
see attachment...
Post by: Shredd on April 23, 2021, 03:33:12 PM
Post by: Mad Max on April 23, 2021, 05:43:14 PM
Post by: kennym on April 23, 2021, 06:33:43 PM
Shreddy, I be home or close by... :thumbsup:
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 24, 2021, 04:40:47 AM
Post by: skeaterbait on April 24, 2021, 11:41:18 PM
Post by: 4 point on April 24, 2021, 11:54:26 PM
Post by: skeaterbait on April 25, 2021, 06:09:30 AM
Thank you sir.
Post by: Crooked Stic on April 25, 2021, 07:28:28 AM
Post by: Longcruise on April 28, 2021, 10:34:01 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 28, 2021, 10:51:19 AM
Post by: Birdbow76 on April 28, 2021, 07:48:51 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 28, 2021, 08:08:46 PM
Good job, Rich.
Post by: Shredd on April 28, 2021, 08:30:12 PM
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Post by: rainman on April 30, 2021, 06:18:54 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 30, 2021, 06:23:23 PM
:laughing:
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Post by: Roy from Pa on April 30, 2021, 09:13:19 PM
Post by: skeaterbait on May 01, 2021, 03:44:33 AM
Post by: Walt Francis on May 01, 2021, 07:43:37 AM
I got a set of risers glued up and a couple of weeks back then started to true them up on my thickness sander. Unfortunately, the adjusting table quit working and required a complete disassembly and rebuild. I ordered the needed parts, rebuilt/assembled everything (several times), and finally have it adjusted and working like a new machine.
Here are a few pictures of the risers, bocate and Brazilian Rosewood, profile sanded and ready for glue up:
Post by: Roy from Pa on May 01, 2021, 07:55:49 AM
I can only imagine rebuilding a drum sander:)
Post by: 4 point on May 01, 2021, 02:44:48 PM
Post by: EvilDogBeast on May 01, 2021, 02:52:42 PM
Gathering Materials: 2/18
Build Stage: 8/18
Shipped: 8/18
Received: 8/18
We are nearly at half of all bows shipped and received! Well done guys. I am also tracking one more nearly ready to ship. Overall we are moving along nicely, and still over 30 days to go before the deadline. Gentle reminder to all those still in the early stages of building (myself included): 33 days to deadline. Thank you all for keeping this thing alive and moving! :thumbsup:
Post by: Roy from Pa on May 01, 2021, 03:12:22 PM
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Post by: wood carver 2 on May 01, 2021, 05:21:35 PM
It’s tough to do when you can only tiller from the sides.
Dave.
Post by: Longcruise on May 02, 2021, 03:54:58 PM
"A finished riser block, unsupported in the presence of the earth's gravitational pull, will always land on it's feathered fade."
And so it was with the trade bow riser as it fell from the form fully slathered in EA40. :o With no other riser to take it's place the brakes were put on the lay up and the glass, lams and tip wedges that were also on the form became trash. Luckily the remaining parts were not yet coated with glue.
No pictures cause I'm hoping that Roy's law: "It didn't happen wif out pitchers" will somehow influence the time warp and undo the event. I'll give it 24 hours. :)
Post by: rainman on May 02, 2021, 04:18:55 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on May 02, 2021, 04:19:00 PM
Post by: Longcruise on May 02, 2021, 05:15:03 PM
Damn that sucks Mike.
Yeah, I can use the damaged block in another build but not in this trade bow. The length is too critical. Onward!! :tongue:
Rainman, some of my exclamations immediately after were not so funny. Luckily no children were around.!! :biglaugh:
Post by: Buemaker on May 02, 2021, 06:03:31 PM
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Post by: Mad Max on May 02, 2021, 07:04:38 PM
Thanks Shredd for a very nice bow. I haven’t shot a bow from someone else for several years. The bow I got in the swap is mid 40’s and 62”...perfect. Has a good amount of reflex and feels pretty quick with good tension on the string at brace height. It shoots really nice for me.
You got a nice bow there Bird :thumbsup:
Nice job Shredd :jumper:
Post by: Mad Max on May 02, 2021, 07:05:33 PM
A lot of good looking bows being made. I need to step up get my trade bow glued up.
I got a set of risers glued up and a couple of weeks back then started to true them up on my thickness sander. Unfortunately, the adjusting table quit working and required a complete disassembly and rebuild. I ordered the needed parts, rebuilt/assembled everything (several times), and finally have it adjusted and working like a new machine.
Here are a few pictures of the risers, bocate and Brazilian Rosewood, profile sanded and ready for glue up:
Nice job on the risers Walt
Post by: Mad Max on May 02, 2021, 07:08:17 PM
Sorry about that Longcruise
Post by: Walt Francis on May 02, 2021, 10:16:30 PM
The lams glued together, laid out, and ready for the glue up.
No pictures of the glue up but I did film it with my new to me GoPro. I haven’t had the time to pull individuals pictures from it yet. I have been practicing using the GoPro whenever possible to improve the quality of my hunting videos.
I this morning after taking the bow out of the form.
Cleaned up the epoxy, ran thru the drum sander and squared everything up. Before narrowing to my desired thickness of 1.30” I run the string line and verified everything was aligned.
Narrowed down to 1.30” and the limbs tapered to 1/2” at the tips.
Post by: Walt Francis on May 02, 2021, 10:50:23 PM
Post by: 4 point on May 02, 2021, 11:03:33 PM
Post by: Walt Francis on May 02, 2021, 11:17:17 PM
Set up in my overlay form. Really the overlay form for my recurves but with a couple of shims it works fine for my longbows.
The tip overlays glued and clamped in place. Note the wooden blocks taped below the overlays, they keep the overlays from sliding down while I wrap them with plastic wrap. The plastic wrap holds the overlays in place and keeps them from slipping while apply the clamps.
Post by: Roy from Pa on May 03, 2021, 06:54:25 AM
I rotated the pictures and replied to your PM.
Post by: Buemaker on May 03, 2021, 07:08:32 AM
Post by: Mad Max on May 03, 2021, 07:41:58 AM
Looking good Walt and Skeater
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Post by: Longcruise on May 03, 2021, 09:39:25 AM
Post by: Longcruise on May 03, 2021, 10:05:49 AM
:banghead:
Post by: Roy from Pa on May 03, 2021, 10:16:20 AM
:laughing:
Post by: Shredd on May 03, 2021, 10:46:53 AM
Post by: Mad Max on May 03, 2021, 11:17:31 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on May 03, 2021, 11:27:56 AM
:thumbsup:
Post by: Longcruise on May 03, 2021, 11:56:06 AM
Great looking bows guys... Cruiser... Looks like an issue with grain direction... Better now than later...
It's Spectraply.
Max, I thought about that and it's still an option. I have been working on another section to become a lam through style and then fashion the second piece from the Spectraply to go over the face lams.
I'm getting weathered out so too much time to think about this. :)
Post by: mmattockx on May 05, 2021, 04:55:46 PM
What taper do you use on the butt splices?
Thanks,
Mark
Post by: Crooked Stic on May 05, 2021, 05:16:48 PM
Post by: Mad Max on May 05, 2021, 10:33:55 PM
.100 to .150 per inch :dunno:
Post by: Walt Francis on May 05, 2021, 11:15:14 PM
How I made the butt splice sled. I used double sided tape to hold a 1/2”-3/4” ( +/-) piece of riser wood that was laying around my shop to a piece of maple that was left over from making my lam and taper sleds. Ran it through the cabinet saw both top and bottom to cut all the way through. Then ran it through my home made drum sander with the piece of wood still attached. Took a total of 5 minutes to make.
Post by: Longcruise on May 06, 2021, 12:14:41 AM
I really don’t know what the taper is. Brent had one for splicing lams for his Sheepeaters, I copied it, made mine around 2007/8. The joints are a lot stronger then the 30* ones I used before and often you can’t tell they are there.
How I made the butt splice sled. I used double sided tape to hold a 1/2”-3/4” ( +/-) piece of riser wood that was laying around my shop to a piece of maple that was left over from making my lam and taper sleds. Ran it through the cabinet saw both top and bottom to cut all the way through. Then ran it through my home made drum sander with the piece of wood still attached. Took a total of 5 minutes to make.
My brain isn't grasping that. Any pictures?
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Post by: Roy from Pa on May 08, 2021, 04:14:36 AM
Looks sharp..
Post by: EvilDogBeast on May 08, 2021, 04:57:45 AM
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Post by: Roy from Pa on May 08, 2021, 08:20:19 AM
I've cut lams off a dry straight 2" x 2" piece of yew and it turned itself into a barber shop pole:)
I heated it and made it straight and as it cooled it turned right back to a twisted piece of wood.
Post by: TradBowyer on May 08, 2021, 11:24:12 AM
Post by: kennym on May 08, 2021, 11:44:59 AM
Post by: Mad Max on May 08, 2021, 12:02:32 PM
Plan B looks pretty cool!
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Post by: Mad Max on May 08, 2021, 12:03:53 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/9l6heMv.jpg)
Post by: Roy from Pa on May 08, 2021, 12:23:04 PM
Love the riser...
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Post by: wood carver 2 on May 08, 2021, 06:22:54 PM
Kinda starting to look like a bow. You can also see that I a firm believer that all true genius has a sloppy work area... :saywhat:
If that’s true, then I’m smarter than Einstein... 😜
My bench is covered with tools and crap.
Dave.
Post by: Roy from Pa on May 08, 2021, 06:40:44 PM
Looking good Lonnie
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Post by: Longcruise on May 12, 2021, 02:49:19 PM
Hope things work out for you Mike.
Oh, it'll all be good. I'm working on the plan "B" riser right now and waiting on an order from Kenny. Been raining for three days but it's looking good for through the weekend.
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Post by: BO-R on May 13, 2021, 07:51:17 AM
going with zebra on this one.
Post by: Roy from Pa on May 14, 2021, 05:54:32 AM
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Post by: wood carver 2 on May 14, 2021, 05:26:05 PM
So, I have been scraping and sanding at it for some time. This afternoon, I got it to brace height and I think it looks good. It’s still a bit heavy, but that’s something I can fix. I left it strung for now and I’ll see how it handles it.
I’ll post a picture later.
Dave.
Post by: wood carver 2 on May 14, 2021, 06:01:50 PM
Here are my swap bow candidates. The one with no string is a mild r/d. Osage and walnut with mosaic tip overlays. It’s right on my poor victim’s lower weight requirement and it shoots well.
The strung bow is the one that I would prefer to send, only because I think it’s prettier and it should be a performer. It’s a highly r/d longbow. Osage, canary wood, walnut and some mosaic. If I can drop a few more pounds I’ll be a happy camper.
Dave.
Post by: wood carver 2 on May 14, 2021, 06:02:46 PM
Dave.
Post by: Roy from Pa on May 14, 2021, 06:27:45 PM
Atta boy, Lonnie..
Post by: rainman on May 14, 2021, 07:09:00 PM
Post by: Mad Max on May 14, 2021, 07:11:07 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on May 14, 2021, 07:31:53 PM
:laughing:
Post by: rainman on May 14, 2021, 09:32:07 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on May 14, 2021, 09:33:29 PM
Dave.
Post by: caleb0100 on May 14, 2021, 10:17:57 PM
Dave, you can send me both bows, and I’ll let you know which is best
:biglaugh:
Post by: rainman on May 15, 2021, 08:27:00 AM
Luckily I realized my mistake early enough to catch it and not damage the skin.
Post by: Roy from Pa on May 15, 2021, 08:50:23 AM
LOL
Nice job.
Post by: Shredd on May 15, 2021, 09:49:32 AM
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Post by: Roy from Pa on May 15, 2021, 11:30:04 AM
:laughing:
Post by: kennym on May 15, 2021, 12:44:57 PM
Post by: rainman on May 15, 2021, 12:51:38 PM
Post by: kennym on May 15, 2021, 02:15:39 PM
Kenny is in the shop most of the time.
True story!
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Post by: kennym on May 15, 2021, 08:37:38 PM
Supper's over!
Now back to work horn guy!! :biglaugh:
Post by: skeaterbait on May 15, 2021, 09:23:03 PM
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Post by: rainman on May 17, 2021, 09:25:36 PM
Post by: Mad Max on May 17, 2021, 09:48:10 PM
I need to make a string, strike plate and ship it out.
The end of the week will let it dry some. :thumbsup:
Post by: Roy from Pa on May 18, 2021, 05:20:18 AM
Mark that VHT is great stuff.
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Post by: EvilDogBeast on May 21, 2021, 02:34:20 PM
Personally, I will be gluing this weekend and plan to be final sanding by next weekend.
Post by: Roy from Pa on May 21, 2021, 03:11:41 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on May 21, 2021, 04:19:42 PM
Dave.
Post by: Roy from Pa on May 21, 2021, 04:59:55 PM
Post by: Longcruise on May 21, 2021, 05:34:53 PM
Garage door spring broke last night just got it fixed. Lucky to find a good guy.
Post by: wood carver 2 on May 21, 2021, 05:48:58 PM
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I just noticed that the lower limb has started to wander off to one side a bit. I must have scraped too much on one side.
Dave.
Post by: Roy from Pa on May 21, 2021, 06:17:05 PM
Scrape the other side and there goes the 3.5 #.
Post by: wood carver 2 on May 21, 2021, 07:05:05 PM
I have two bows that I can ship to you. One is right on your lower weight and shoots well. It’s a nice bow but it has a couple of minor cosmetic flaws. The bamboo sometimes tries to cup during glue up and a couple of small areas have glue lines that show.
The other is the bow in the above picture. I think that it’s a prettier bow than the first and it’s a bit better performer, but it’s 3 1/2 pounds over your max weight requirement. It’s likely to lose a bit more weight with final sanding and shooting in.
I would be grateful if the victims who haven’t yet received a bow would let me know what their preference would be.
Thanks.
Dave.
Post by: skeaterbait on May 21, 2021, 07:12:33 PM
Does it still qualify for swap bow if I was having so much fun I shot it enough to call it a used bow? :archer2:
Post by: Roy from Pa on May 21, 2021, 07:24:36 PM
Post by: Mad Max on May 21, 2021, 07:32:58 PM
Post by: Walt Francis on May 21, 2021, 08:11:21 PM
I received new glass and veneers from Kenny while out of state last weekend. Got the bow glued up on Monday evening, should have it ready for a finish tomorrow evening or Sunday.
Post by: EvilDogBeast on May 21, 2021, 11:01:30 PM
Post by: 4 point on May 21, 2021, 11:47:19 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on May 22, 2021, 04:23:32 AM
Sorry to hear canopyboy had to drop out, you guys should see the beautiful longbow he made me a couple years ago.
Walt good to see you are healed up, hope all is well.
Post by: Mad Max on May 22, 2021, 07:48:12 AM
, you guys should see the beautiful longbow he made me a couple years ago.
let's see it
Post by: Roy from Pa on May 22, 2021, 08:16:21 AM
Bottom bow is a Kenny bow.
The wolf carving on right side was done by Dave, wood carver 2.
Post by: Mad Max on May 22, 2021, 08:40:26 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on May 22, 2021, 09:26:19 AM
I forget the name of some of the wood he used but his Dad had it in their shop for a long time.
I felt honored Dave used it in a bow for me.
:archer2:
Post by: Longcruise on May 22, 2021, 11:31:53 AM
Interested in the opinions of our esteemed membership as to which veneers to pair with the riser wood in the picture.
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Post by: EvilDogBeast on May 22, 2021, 11:59:09 AM
Post by: Longcruise on May 22, 2021, 01:33:55 PM
Marbled Ako
Paldao
Eucalyptus
Tropical Olive
Post by: Roy from Pa on May 22, 2021, 01:46:41 PM
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Post by: 4 point on May 22, 2021, 07:22:29 PM
Post by: Walt Francis on May 23, 2021, 08:56:55 AM
The Paldao first pick then the Tropical Olive.
I agree with Roy.
Post by: Mad Max on May 23, 2021, 12:37:15 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/bvEbjcP.jpg)
Post by: Roy from Pa on May 23, 2021, 02:36:56 PM
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Post by: Roy from Pa on May 23, 2021, 03:34:31 PM
:laughing:
Post by: wood carver 2 on May 23, 2021, 06:31:09 PM
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Dave.
Post by: Roy from Pa on May 23, 2021, 06:38:01 PM
:thumbsup:
Post by: Mad Max on May 23, 2021, 06:56:19 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on May 23, 2021, 06:56:57 PM
Dave.
Post by: Roy from Pa on May 23, 2021, 08:21:38 PM
Post by: 4 point on May 23, 2021, 09:02:55 PM
Dave that thing is gorgeous! It’s one of my favorites for the year!
Post by: kennym on May 23, 2021, 09:19:24 PM
Post by: Mad Max on May 23, 2021, 09:35:23 PM
Max, I’ll be checking my mail!
Dave that thing is gorgeous! It’s one of my favorites for the year!
:dunno:
Post by: wood carver 2 on May 23, 2021, 09:53:30 PM
Dave.
Post by: Walt Francis on May 23, 2021, 10:38:56 PM
My buddy Otis looks like I feel.
Post by: Walt Francis on May 23, 2021, 10:43:37 PM
That is a really nice bow.
Post by: 4 point on May 23, 2021, 10:48:14 PM
Post by: Mad Max on May 23, 2021, 10:59:10 PM
Dang Walt, that is nice! Every bow I’ve seen built this year I liked. Bunch of super nice bows built this year!
x2 :clapper:
Post by: Roy from Pa on May 24, 2021, 04:47:12 AM
Otis looks tired, he help you build it?
:clapper:
Post by: wood carver 2 on May 24, 2021, 08:15:18 AM
I can’t wait to see yours finished. I think it’s colors are going to pop.
This year seems like an exceptional one for good looking bows. Maybe we have more time to dedicate to building due to all the lockdowns and restrictions.
A small bit of silver lining in an otherwise crappy time.
Dave.
Post by: Mad Max on May 24, 2021, 05:42:08 PM
Post by: kennym on May 24, 2021, 07:22:22 PM
My victims bow is in the care of the USPS :pray: :banghead:
I be waitin on it ... :)
Post by: rainman on May 24, 2021, 07:48:44 PM
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I was going to put a leather handle on, but I like the Walnut to much. Have to make a string and it will be shipping this week.
Post by: Mad Max on May 24, 2021, 07:50:29 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on May 24, 2021, 08:06:02 PM
Nice bow.
Dave.
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Post by: Longcruise on May 24, 2021, 10:01:14 PM
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Post by: Roy from Pa on May 25, 2021, 04:58:00 AM
Post by: Longcruise on May 25, 2021, 02:00:08 PM
On to plan "B"
Post by: canopyboy on May 25, 2021, 09:32:38 PM
Thanks and it shoots very well...
I forget the name of some of the wood he used but his Dad had it in their shop for a long time.
I felt honored Dave used it in a bow for me.
:archer2:
It was some 40 year old curly koa. Pretty hard to get as lumber anymore, I believe they stopped allowing it to be exported from the islands in raw form awhile ago. But nothing is too good for Roy...
Good news is I passed all my concealment inspections yesterday. Bad news is that everything is still crazy and I was already planning to run well into the grace period with a backup to send a bow I built for myself last year that just needs a finish. So when Chris said he had to make some swaps and offered me an offramp, I thought hard about it but knew it was probably the best choice. Some amazing bows being made this year and I'm grateful that Chris is doing such a good job running this thing. I certainly plan to be back next year.
-Dave
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Post by: EvilDogBeast on May 26, 2021, 09:27:35 AM
Lonnie, that bow looks great! Awesome job.
I had a pattern sanding collar made for my spindle sander by a friend at the machine shop. Made my sanding template last night, should be cured this evening. I am shooting for glue-up tomorrow evening :pray:
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Post by: canopyboy on May 26, 2021, 11:06:10 AM
Hopefully things slow down Dave and you can get some fun time in. I know how it is, just finished a two year remodel project, it wasn’t fun! I think I got some of that koa in your bow last year, it’s gorgeous.
Shhhh.... :nono:
(Roy thinks he’s special. Dont ruin it for him. :laughing:)
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Post by: Mad Max on May 29, 2021, 05:27:48 PM
Does heat make the flash tape stick to the glass more, and harder to get off?
Post by: kennym on May 29, 2021, 06:30:58 PM
Post by: Mad Max on May 29, 2021, 07:54:15 PM
Awww crap, my mail comes at 10 AM :tongue:
It said by 9:00PM so keep lookin :bigsmyl:
Post by: EvilDogBeast on May 29, 2021, 08:21:36 PM
Does heat make the flash tape stick to the glass more, and harder to get off?
No, it is heat resistant. We use it under -22" vacuum and up to 300 degree heat at work for composite repairs. Comes off the same every time.
Post by: EvilDogBeast on May 30, 2021, 04:08:24 PM
Post by: Mad Max on May 30, 2021, 11:42:27 PM
I have a package coming to me and My bow swap going to my victim, NO information between here and there. :dunno:
Post by: Roy from Pa on May 31, 2021, 04:20:48 AM
Chris ya have pictures today?
Post by: skeaterbait on May 31, 2021, 10:21:50 AM
Apologies to all that I sneaked in to the grace period.
Post by: Roy from Pa on May 31, 2021, 10:27:10 AM
:thumbsup:
Post by: EvilDogBeast on May 31, 2021, 11:50:25 AM
Roy, yes I do. The bow came off the form just fine and everything seems to be in order. The extra bow snot still needs cleaned off but I will edit this post with a picture in just a minute.
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Post by: Roy from Pa on May 31, 2021, 03:27:35 PM
Post by: Longcruise on May 31, 2021, 04:52:04 PM
I used sanding sealer on the wood and it'll get one more once over with 320 before the VHT goes on. Should ship by Thursday.
Post by: BO-R on May 31, 2021, 05:39:56 PM
the last month has been a real challenge my wife contracted covid pnumonia.
Been a uphill battle but by the grace of God, my wife is turning the corner.
With that I am honoring my commitments, and have been back at getting this bow DONE.....
Have some lipstick and fine tuning and a finish,,, at out she goes!!
Post by: Longcruise on May 31, 2021, 06:38:27 PM
Glad your wife is getting better. A friend had pneumonia and was hospitalized. Then he caught covid in the hospital. :o
First actual group out of the swap bow. Arrows are not a perfect match but they worked. Now a new string.
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Post by: Roy from Pa on June 01, 2021, 03:57:46 AM
Prayers for your wife and a speedy recovery.
:pray:
Good shooting Mike.
Post by: Mad Max on June 01, 2021, 08:54:25 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on June 01, 2021, 09:24:07 AM
Post by: Mad Max on June 01, 2021, 09:39:00 AM
In Transit, Arriving Late
Your package will arrive later than expected, but is still on its way. It is currently in transit to the next facility.
May 24, 2021, 4:31 pm
Departed Post Office
BATESVILLE, MS 38606
May 24, 2021, 1:17 pm
USPS in possession of item
BATESVILLE, MS 38606
My guess is, It will be delivered and then I will get the next update, maybe
Post by: Roy from Pa on June 01, 2021, 09:53:59 AM
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Post by: EvilDogBeast on June 01, 2021, 08:41:47 PM
9/17 received
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Post by: Longcruise on June 01, 2021, 10:23:42 PM
Was in HD today and remembered you mentioned needing PVC for shipping. I've been using this stuff. Cheaper and lighter.
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Just did a VHT finish on mine. Conditions and temperature was perfect and the d%$#n stuff orange peeled. 🍊 I'm tearing my hair out and really have none to spare. 😞
Not sure how to deal with it. It might have to ship as is. :banghead:
Post by: rainman on June 01, 2021, 10:37:58 PM
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Post by: Mad Max on June 01, 2021, 11:09:28 PM
I tried the gloss and got the Orange peel :banghead:
Post by: Roy from Pa on June 02, 2021, 04:47:25 AM
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Post by: Mad Max on June 03, 2021, 07:32:26 AM
Out for Delivery, Expected Delivery Between 10:30am and 2:30pm---- :clapper:
Post by: Roy from Pa on June 03, 2021, 07:43:34 AM
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Post by: Mad Max on June 03, 2021, 08:42:10 AM
Mmmmm, my mail comes at ten, but they have a safety figured in . I be waitin... :o
Make sure you are there :thumbsup:
Post by: Roy from Pa on June 03, 2021, 08:54:44 AM
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Post by: Longcruise on June 03, 2021, 10:38:13 AM
Don't use the Home Depot ones. They're made of recycle ♻️ and are flimsy.
Post by: Mad Max on June 03, 2021, 03:27:35 PM
Delivered, Front Door/Porch
:clapper:
Post by: Roy from Pa on June 03, 2021, 03:28:51 PM
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Post by: Longcruise on June 03, 2021, 04:55:04 PM
OTOH, I hope this bow works out as well for my victim as it does for me! It just behaves beautifully in the hand. Should ship tomorrow.
Post by: wood carver 2 on June 03, 2021, 05:00:26 PM
Dave.
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Post by: rainman on June 03, 2021, 05:27:10 PM
Post by: Mad Max on June 03, 2021, 05:41:25 PM
$28 dollars USPS from Missouri to New York, that is with $500 insurance 1 week delivery. I have never had a problem with USPS.
x2
I hear PVC pipe cost more than PVC pipe wrapped with brown paper to ship, USPS wants cardboard look
Post by: 4 point on June 03, 2021, 06:19:31 PM
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Post by: caleb0100 on June 03, 2021, 09:03:54 PM
I only had time to take 2 pics. More to come tomorrow.
Thank you Mark! :pray:
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Post by: skeaterbait on June 04, 2021, 05:13:10 AM
Lonnie, try heating the tube with a heat gun and flattening it with a board while it’s still soft.
Dave.
Well now, that's thinking outside the bun.
Post by: Roy from Pa on June 04, 2021, 05:49:00 AM
Maxi nice job...
And it's in Pa not too far from me...
Post by: rainman on June 04, 2021, 07:53:50 AM
Post by: Mad Max on June 04, 2021, 08:03:47 AM
Thank you
Post by: kennym on June 04, 2021, 08:20:41 AM
Congrats! And super nice bow Mark!!
Post by: Mad Max on June 04, 2021, 08:34:06 AM
Well, I hate that it didn't make it to my porch , but my door hinges thank you, they were worn out. Checked every 5 minutes ...
Congrats! And super nice bow Mark!!
Thanks Kenny
You don't like Recurves :tongue:
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Post by: BO-R on June 05, 2021, 08:47:00 AM
Then ship.
Post by: Roy from Pa on June 05, 2021, 09:35:25 AM
Vince that is beautiful..
Post by: 4 point on June 05, 2021, 09:49:06 AM
Post by: kennym on June 05, 2021, 12:16:50 PM
Lookin good Vince!! :thumbsup:
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Post by: Roy from Pa on June 06, 2021, 08:49:01 AM
I love the bow Kenny made me...
Post by: kennym on June 06, 2021, 10:39:26 AM
Yes there is, awesome bows.....
I love the bow Kenny made me...
I knew if I put yellar wood in it, it could be a turd and you'd like it ! :goldtooth:
Post by: Roy from Pa on June 06, 2021, 10:42:32 AM
:wavey:
Post by: wood carver 2 on June 06, 2021, 05:52:07 PM
Anyway, I also shot 140 arrows through it today and I have something extra made to go with it. I made a new string for it yesterday. I just need to touch up a small cosmetic defect and I can ship.
Dave.
Post by: Buemaker on June 06, 2021, 06:07:14 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on June 06, 2021, 08:32:00 PM
The box was easy enough and it won’t roll off the conveyor at the sorting station.
Dave.
Post by: BO-R on June 06, 2021, 08:37:30 PM
Boxed up and shipped!!
VJ.
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Post by: BO-R on June 09, 2021, 06:54:46 AM
Wohoo!!! Got my bow from BOR today!!! It's dark and rainy so can't get any nice pics outside but I will. Thank you much sir. It's a beautiful piece. Can't wait to shoot it:thumbsup: :archer2:
Post by: EvilDogBeast on June 09, 2021, 09:29:05 AM
Post by: Mad Max on June 09, 2021, 10:25:25 AM
Shipping went fast :thumbsup:
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Post by: BO-R on June 09, 2021, 02:34:15 PM
Much faster same price.
Post by: Mad Max on June 09, 2021, 04:50:30 PM
Post by: Longcruise on June 09, 2021, 05:26:32 PM
Last bow i mailed went to NJ and got there in three days.
Post by: Mad Max on June 09, 2021, 06:49:55 PM
Post by: kennym on June 09, 2021, 08:28:37 PM
UPS is always quicker...
Post by: Roy from Pa on June 09, 2021, 08:53:24 PM
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Post by: Roy from Pa on June 11, 2021, 08:42:04 AM
Where are the pictures of you shooing and the full draw picture?
:wavey:
Post by: EvilDogBeast on June 12, 2021, 04:52:16 PM
Got sight window and shelf finished up. Got the grip shaped enough to hold it and put 100 arrows through it. Shoots nice, but she's a little thumpy. Hopefully shaping the tips cleans that up.
Post by: wood carver 2 on June 12, 2021, 07:51:36 PM
The osage and walnut bow draws about 40# @ 28” and the canary wood bow draws about 52# @ 28”.
Both shoot well. The lighter bow zipps a lightweight arrow and the heavy bow likes a nice heavy arrow.
I’m leaning towards shipping the heavy bow, but I’ll give my poor victim a chance to chime in and choose the one he wants.
Dave.
Post by: Roy from Pa on June 12, 2021, 09:14:41 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on June 12, 2021, 09:44:06 PM
I spent some time shooting both bows in. The one on the left has over 250 arrows through it and the lighter bow has 60 or 70. They both put the arrows right where I’m looking
I should be shipping this week.
Dave.
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Post by: EvilDogBeast on June 13, 2021, 03:55:38 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on June 13, 2021, 05:02:15 PM
Also have seen that part ground flat and a short overlay covering it.
Post by: wood carver 2 on June 13, 2021, 05:24:23 PM
Dave.
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Post by: Walt Francis on June 13, 2021, 07:28:43 PM
Thanks Roy.
I spent some time shooting both bows in. The one on the left has over 250 arrows through it and the lighter bow has 60 or 70. They both put the arrows right where I’m looking
I should be shipping this week.
Dave.
Dave,
Those are both great looking bows, personally I like the heavier one.
Post by: Walt Francis on June 13, 2021, 07:35:35 PM
Side note: I really hate that I need to put an overlay on the back to cover the veneer splice. Any ideas on how to put it on there without covering the entirety of that wild graft section? Drawing a blank on any other way than running it all the way up the sight window.
Chris,
Looking good!
I have used a small piece 6” +/-, of big horn sheep, bison, water Buffalo, or antelope horn to cover the splices. They shape easy and look good when finished.
Post by: Walt Francis on June 13, 2021, 07:43:42 PM
Post by: EvilDogBeast on June 13, 2021, 07:54:03 PM
Nice!! How about a pc of clear glass for overlay to round the grip a bit if that's the idea?
I could definitely do that. How do people feel about being able to see a splice though? I assume most would like to see it covered.
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Post by: kennym on June 14, 2021, 12:12:42 PM
The bow is unscathed tho, thank goodness and good packaging. :thumbsup:
They did tape the box back together tho. :biglaugh:
The bow is a beautiful selfbow with snakeskin backing. Thanks so much Tim!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Love it but don't have time this morn to shoot it. :saywhat:
Be back later with some pics... :goldtooth:
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Thanks Tim , she’s a beauty !!
Shot a few times but my arrows were overspined for a non cut to center bow.
I should shoot woodies out of her , what would you guess spine needed with 44 lb and 30” arrows ?
Thanks again and thanks Evil for running this show!
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Post by: kennym on June 15, 2021, 04:39:02 PM
Only thing I see wrong there is I'm shootin a recurve for some reason... :help:
Post by: TradBowyer on June 15, 2021, 07:11:49 PM
Post by: kennym on June 15, 2021, 07:35:07 PM
Post by: Mad Max on June 15, 2021, 08:15:44 PM
Post by: EvilDogBeast on June 15, 2021, 09:49:30 PM
Dave is pretty much done and looking at shipping this week. I am final sanding and painting this week, hoping to ship Monday. Walt is doing me a huge favor and holding his bow for a couple days to keep the mystery alive for my victim. Thanks again Walt, I appreciate it.
My wife has decided I must absolutely finish the basement renovation this week. I took the week off from work and am instead pulling double shifts at home on the house and the bow :laughing: I just have one bedroom's worth of crown moulding, two bedrooms of cove moulding, one furnace vent to cut out and relocate, one closet to trim, a tongue and grrove wall to terminate with a cap, and baseboards to terminate... I sand the bow at night once I'm released by the foreman.
Post by: Mad Max on June 15, 2021, 10:26:13 PM
Nice :bigsmyl:
Post by: Shredd on June 16, 2021, 12:37:11 PM
Post by: Mad Max on June 16, 2021, 01:32:42 PM
Post by: skeaterbait on June 16, 2021, 02:26:52 PM
Post by: Shredd on June 16, 2021, 09:53:13 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on June 17, 2021, 04:05:17 PM
Dave.
Post by: Longcruise on June 17, 2021, 10:10:58 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on June 18, 2021, 07:18:39 AM
Post by: Walt Francis on June 18, 2021, 08:13:06 AM
Post by: wood carver 2 on June 18, 2021, 08:23:03 AM
Dave.
Post by: Mad Max on June 18, 2021, 08:51:43 AM
Post by: Walt Francis on June 18, 2021, 09:29:01 AM
Dave,
I bought a couple 12”x12” pieces of the seal skin about 20 years ago that I only use on special bows.
Post by: Roy from Pa on June 18, 2021, 09:35:36 AM
Post by: wood carver 2 on June 18, 2021, 10:52:14 AM
Dave.
Post by: Longcruise on June 18, 2021, 11:14:54 AM
Post by: EvilDogBeast on June 19, 2021, 12:07:06 PM
Post by: kennym on June 19, 2021, 12:11:45 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on June 19, 2021, 12:21:09 PM
Post by: EvilDogBeast on June 19, 2021, 01:55:49 PM
Post by: EvilDogBeast on June 19, 2021, 01:59:47 PM
Edit: Thank you!
Post by: Mad Max on June 19, 2021, 04:12:27 PM
Post by: EvilDogBeast on June 19, 2021, 04:27:54 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on June 19, 2021, 04:29:06 PM
Dave.
Post by: kennym on June 19, 2021, 07:37:37 PM
Post by: Shredd on June 19, 2021, 08:55:25 PM
Got some time to shoot Lonnie's bow tonight, just before dark... Shoots pretty dang good... Arrows go where they are supposed to and can definitely hit the kill zone... Good craftsmanship and a good looking bow, Lonnie... Your joints look tight and I love me some Bocote... Maybe post some pics tomorrow when it's light outside...
Post by: Shredd on June 20, 2021, 12:29:37 PM
Great Bow..!!! Thanks Lonnie....
Post by: 4 point on June 20, 2021, 11:28:20 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on June 21, 2021, 06:58:23 AM
Post by: Mad Max on June 21, 2021, 09:49:28 AM
Very nice on both...
x2
Post by: Mad Max on June 21, 2021, 09:51:32 AM
When you gona ship the last 2 bows :dunno:
Post by: Walt Francis on June 21, 2021, 09:55:00 AM
Post by: Mad Max on June 21, 2021, 10:26:23 AM
I need to ship your Sheepeater back too.
Post by: Shredd on June 21, 2021, 02:21:12 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on June 21, 2021, 04:40:22 PM
Dave.
Post by: Roy from Pa on June 21, 2021, 04:55:52 PM
Post by: Mad Max on June 21, 2021, 05:09:18 PM
Mine just spent it's 14th day "in transit". 😞
I bet is sat in Memphis 7 of those days.
I got the bow today Mike :thumbsup: :bigsmyl: lot's of rain today I will get some pictures up tomorrow I hope
Post by: Roy from Pa on June 21, 2021, 05:17:15 PM
Post by: kennym on June 21, 2021, 09:10:06 PM
Post by: rainman on June 21, 2021, 09:22:26 PM
Post by: EvilDogBeast on June 21, 2021, 09:27:43 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on June 22, 2021, 04:21:54 AM
Was hoping ya didn't have yer fancy smancy pink shorts on...
Post by: Crooked Stic on June 22, 2021, 10:14:36 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on June 23, 2021, 04:45:33 AM
:wavey:
Mark more pictures..
Post by: Crooked Stic on June 23, 2021, 06:51:38 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on June 23, 2021, 07:29:56 AM
Post by: 4 point on June 23, 2021, 11:54:38 AM
Post by: EvilDogBeast on June 23, 2021, 01:40:20 PM
Post by: skeaterbait on June 23, 2021, 02:29:42 PM
To all the bowyers, there were some mighty fine looking bows this year, all around, but there can only be one winner and I have to boast that I received it!! :shaka: :shaka: :shaka:
Post by: 4 point on June 23, 2021, 03:52:58 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on June 23, 2021, 04:29:47 PM
I’m still wondering why it had to travel 600 miles in the wrong direction first... 🤔
I guess they figure they might as well give it the grand tour to get the most out of the fuel surcharge I paid.
Dave.
Post by: Mad Max on June 23, 2021, 06:25:43 PM
I shot at the Classic a little, before that it has to be 6/7 years ago
(https://i.imgur.com/1EDXgHz.jpg)
Thanks for the bow Long :bigsmyl:
68" 30#@28" Hill style, green and grey glass
(https://i.imgur.com/YykbElS.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/YMI7Vv8.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/IMFQAHi.jpg)
Post by: Roy from Pa on June 23, 2021, 08:35:21 PM
I like it..
Good job Mike..
Post by: Mad Max on June 23, 2021, 09:42:29 PM
That's a sweet hill style bow, Mark.
I like it..
Good job Mike..
:thumbsup:
Post by: Walt Francis on June 23, 2021, 09:44:20 PM
Post by: 4 point on June 23, 2021, 11:05:47 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/t5hY6z1.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/KlMEScZ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/8WzJUTM.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/xsyoBm0.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/HLRZbnc.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/VKgePLe.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/hLulKrz.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/rNv3V3D.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/XE35dTB.png)
Post by: Longcruise on June 23, 2021, 11:08:30 PM
Post by: Mad Max on June 24, 2021, 12:21:01 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on June 24, 2021, 04:33:54 AM
Awesome job, Walt....
Yer a lucky man, Travis..
Post by: kennym on June 24, 2021, 09:06:44 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on June 24, 2021, 09:21:34 AM
Maybe it was yer pet sheep talking in your head?
Post by: Roy from Pa on June 24, 2021, 09:23:12 AM
Post by: EvilDogBeast on June 24, 2021, 09:41:40 AM
You guys made it happen. Thank you all for making this year easy. Every one of you built a beautiful bow. I really think this year's group is the one to beat, both in craftsmanship and personality. Every one of you are good dudes and I am grateful for the opportunity to keep this swap going.
Post by: EvilDogBeast on June 24, 2021, 01:40:07 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on June 24, 2021, 01:44:13 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on June 24, 2021, 04:16:52 PM
Post by: Walt Francis on June 24, 2021, 08:48:01 PM
Enjoy the bow, it was a pleasure to make.
Post by: Walt Francis on June 24, 2021, 08:50:55 PM
Evil, wanna thank ya for running the swap this year, you did a great job...
2x :clapper:
Post by: EvilDogBeast on June 25, 2021, 12:04:30 AM
Now that I finished my bow I can finally go shoot the beauty Bird sent me! I made a deal with myself I wouldn't shoot it until I finished.
Post by: wood carver 2 on June 25, 2021, 08:08:47 AM
Dave.
Post by: wood carver 2 on June 25, 2021, 02:45:10 PM
Dave.
Post by: Roy from Pa on June 25, 2021, 06:54:43 PM
Post by: Mad Max on June 25, 2021, 07:36:51 PM
Post by: kennym on June 25, 2021, 07:45:09 PM
Seriously, great job!! :thumbsup:
Post by: EvilDogBeast on June 25, 2021, 08:00:32 PM
Post by: Walt Francis on June 25, 2021, 09:34:35 PM
For the nitty gritty on the bow you will have to wait until tomorrow. Today is my wife’s birthday so my time is limited this evening. I will shoot it tomorrow morning, take some pictures, and show off this beautiful bow then.
Post by: Roy from Pa on June 26, 2021, 03:53:20 AM
Post by: rainman on June 26, 2021, 11:05:09 AM
Post by: rainman on June 26, 2021, 11:07:10 AM
Post by: 4 point on June 26, 2021, 03:41:51 PM
Post by: 4 point on June 26, 2021, 11:08:51 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/s4pMPxu.jpg)
Post by: Mad Max on June 26, 2021, 11:23:32 PM
Post by: Walt Francis on June 27, 2021, 02:17:28 AM
First, a big thank you to David Chetcuti (Woodcarver2) for the exceptional bow. You Done Good…Really Good! In addition to the bow Dave made and sent some custom calls, one for deer and the other for predators. I really like the sound of the deer call; it will get a lot of use this November.
Anyway, I did manage to put several dozen arrows thru my newly received bow. The bow is dead quiet, with no hand shock, and sends my 630 grain arrows into the target with authority. It took me few arrows to get the brace height dialed in, then the arrow groups tightened up. This is a good shooting bow.
The fit and finish is outstanding, I will let the pictures speak to that. It is late, here are a few pictures to tide it over until tomorrow evening.
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Post by: Roy from Pa on June 27, 2021, 08:11:26 AM
Post by: wood carver 2 on June 27, 2021, 08:14:01 AM
I had enough of that canary wood left over to make one more riser for a bow for myself.
Happy shooting.
Dave.
Post by: wood carver 2 on June 27, 2021, 08:14:44 AM
Dave.
Post by: Crooked Stic on June 27, 2021, 09:45:13 AM
Post by: kennym on June 27, 2021, 10:06:40 AM
Post by: wood carver 2 on June 27, 2021, 10:51:15 AM
Dave.
Post by: Longcruise on June 27, 2021, 11:36:53 AM
Post by: EvilDogBeast on June 28, 2021, 11:17:10 AM
Post by: Longcruise on June 28, 2021, 11:26:54 AM
Bow is out for delivery. Hopefully it's still a one piece :pray:
I'll let you know. :) My mail comes late. Often after 6PM.
Post by: EvilDogBeast on June 28, 2021, 11:31:35 AM
Post by: kennym on June 28, 2021, 11:33:51 AM
Post by: EvilDogBeast on June 28, 2021, 11:37:28 AM
Post by: Longcruise on June 28, 2021, 11:42:04 AM
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Post by: rainman on June 28, 2021, 11:49:36 AM
Post by: EvilDogBeast on June 28, 2021, 12:04:49 PM
Post by: EvilDogBeast on June 28, 2021, 12:10:25 PM
Edit: Hopefully that was the right call.
Post by: Roy from Pa on June 28, 2021, 01:24:23 PM
Post by: Longcruise on June 28, 2021, 03:25:17 PM
That's cheating!
I shoulda kept my mouth shut 😒
I may not see it till tomorrow since it might arrive way past my bedtime 😴
Post by: EvilDogBeast on June 28, 2021, 03:51:46 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on June 28, 2021, 04:03:37 PM
LOL
Post by: wood carver 2 on June 28, 2021, 04:37:34 PM
Dave.
Post by: Longcruise on June 28, 2021, 04:49:14 PM
I doubt it Evil.
LOL
Oooooh Roy, I had it figgered three weeks ago. :biglaugh:
Post by: EvilDogBeast on June 28, 2021, 05:06:13 PM
Post by: Longcruise on June 28, 2021, 07:39:59 PM
What gave it away?
The day you shipped it i was notified by my USPS Informed Delivery service.
Post by: EvilDogBeast on June 28, 2021, 07:42:05 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on June 28, 2021, 08:24:13 PM
LOL
Post by: Longcruise on June 28, 2021, 08:53:00 PM
"Two Old guys"
So you was confounded too. 😖
Post by: Longcruise on June 28, 2021, 08:58:59 PM
BTW, I think you shipped it with the condition that it be received by an actual person per this notice.
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Which they did not do. Not a problem though. We have had zero problems with porch pirates in the neighborhood.
Post by: EvilDogBeast on June 28, 2021, 09:22:45 PM
Post by: Longcruise on June 29, 2021, 09:39:29 AM
Upon closer inspection the packaging did suffer one little incident but there was absolutely no damage done. Maybe this explains why my delivery person put it on the porch and ran.
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This bow shows a considerable degree of bowyer skill and I'll add that Chris obviously has a bit of the artist in his soul. Here are a few pics. These are about the best I can do on pictures and I apologize for the crappy quality.
I'm hoping Chris will jump in and describe the materials in detail. One thing that I wonder about is the red accent line here. I think I know what it is but I'll leave it to Chris to answer the question.
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Here are a few more.
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To be continued, picture count is maxed out!
Post by: Longcruise on June 29, 2021, 09:44:59 AM
Here is a four arrow group that I shot after only a few arrows downrange.
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I also ran it over the chronograph. I'm not a speed chaser but I like to throw fps into the analysis of every bow I come across. This bow is not a speed demon and neither is it anywhere near slow. I consider it just right and an excellent balance of pleasing draw (no stack at my 28" draw), comfortable grip, and steady at release. This is a bow that a shooter can very quickly adapt to. I'm not the greatest shot and honestly I've been struggling lately. I'm an ASL guy when it comes to shooting. I've shot them for many years and have always shot them better than a recurve or R/D style bow. I sold off most of my Hill style bows recently since I intend to build and replace them this summer. Meanwhile I've been shooting a Samick Sage at 40# with way less than stellar results and not nearly as well as I shot this bow after only a few arrows downrange.
Here's another oddity in the comparison. This bow draws 45.56# at my 28" draw. The Samick draws 40.67# at my draw. BUT this bow Chris made feels much more comfortable in the draw and actually feels like less weight at full draw!! :dunno: Neither bow stacks. My conclusion is that the grip of this bow fits me much better than the sage which is actually a little bulky in my hand.
Here are the chrono results:
Chrono with 462 gr arrow (10.14 GPP)
164.6
166.1
167.5
165.8
164.4
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828.4 / 5 = 165.68 fps
Chrono with 591 gr arrow (13.03 GPP)
149.2
150.9
148
147
152.7
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747.8 / 5 = 149.56
And, finally, here is the full draw picture. Not very good since I had to do it with a timer. Notice, no jammies. :biglaugh:
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Post by: EvilDogBeast on June 29, 2021, 12:45:59 PM
Knowing you shoot ASL's, I tried to model the grip to match in width and wrist position (still got a little carried away with some of the details though). My apologies for the weight. Tried to get her under 45 but was getting worried it might start looking weird.
A special thank you to Bird for the shipping tube. Those are hard to come by around here and you saved me some shipping weight. Also, thanks to Kenny for the usual high quality lams and the streak-free glass. Finally, a big thank you to all the bowyers on this site. Every bow I build is a frankenbow of some portion of design and detail that I have picked up from each and every one of you. I know I have a long way to go, but I wouldn't even be where I am now without you guys!
Edit: Spelling
Post by: EvilDogBeast on June 29, 2021, 12:53:15 PM
Thank you to everyone for doing such a fabulous job. This swap pretty much ran itself and I have each and every one of you to thank for that. An amazing batch of bows from an amazing group of dudes!
I am interested in your feedback. Please feel free to leave any comments here or PM to me if you rather keep it private. I am most interested in negative (constructive) feedback so I can improve if I end up doing this again in the future (I can't fix it if I don't know something is wrong).
Post by: Mad Max on June 29, 2021, 03:31:09 PM
Post by: Longcruise on June 29, 2021, 05:07:41 PM
Post by: canopyboy on June 29, 2021, 11:59:56 PM
And with that, unless anyone has any objections, I officially pronounce the 2021 TradGang Bow Swap complete!
Thank you to everyone for doing such a fabulous job. This swap pretty much ran itself and I have each and every one of you to thank for that. An amazing batch of bows from an amazing group of dudes!
I am interested in your feedback. Please feel free to leave any comments here or PM to me if you rather keep it private. I am most interested in negative (constructive) feedback so I can improve if I end up doing this again in the future (I can't fix it if I don't know something is wrong).
Chris - you did a hell of a job. Thanks for stepping up and being proactive all through the swap. I regret having to drop out but you made it seamless.
:clapper:
Post by: EvilDogBeast on June 30, 2021, 12:16:24 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on June 30, 2021, 06:32:39 AM
And with that, unless anyone has any objections, I officially pronounce the 2021 TradGang Bow Swap complete!
Thank you to everyone for doing such a fabulous job. This swap pretty much ran itself and I have each and every one of you to thank for that. An amazing batch of bows from an amazing group of dudes!
I am interested in your feedback. Please feel free to leave any comments here or PM to me if you rather keep it private. I am most interested in negative (constructive) feedback so I can improve if I end up doing this again in the future (I can't fix it if I don't know something is wrong).
I guess you did ok:)
:thumbsup:
And who is this cantalopy-boy?:)
Post by: canopyboy on June 30, 2021, 08:28:54 AM
Thanks Dave, glad I did you proud! These guys did it all really. Hopefully we can get you back in here next year?
That’s the plan!!!
Post by: BO-R on June 30, 2021, 04:52:53 PM
VJ.
Post by: kennym on June 30, 2021, 08:03:07 PM
Post by: Bvas on June 30, 2021, 08:57:39 PM
Two thumbs up to all involved!!! :clapper: :clapper:
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 17, 2023, 06:07:34 AM