Messing with More Old Bows

[tippit]

Changed the grip on two more old 58" recurves and reduced the weight on the Hoyt Pro Hunter from 47# to 40#@28.  Now they feel good in the hand and shoot great at my 40#@28...tippit

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[evgb127]

Those risers look great.  Nice work. I’m also curious as to how many “old bows” you have.  Your collection seems never ending.


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[tippit]

Way too many bows...that's why I have no problem taking them to my knife grinder. Most were collected while I was still working...now need to start dispersing to save my kids from that headache. 

[meathead]

Didn’t I see on another post that you have a new pup on the way?  You better get busy with the bows. That dog will take up all your time once it shows up.

[tippit]

Nate,
After losing my wirehaired Dachshund a year ago to leukemia, I'm getting one of the Jeanneney's WHD pups.  Both of my Dachshunds Tilly & Cash were out of their line.  I'll be picking up Pipa July 1st...can't wait!!  Bow work is just a distraction, no problem interfering with training Pipa to track.  My freezer is has all the venison, hides, and blood ready to go plus some wild hog too.

[meathead]

I’ve been watching Jolanta’s posts. She has her hands full. It will be a blast.

[tippit]

She sure does...two litters at one time.  I'm getting a female from the first litter.  Jolanta picks the pup from what you describe you're looking for.

[meathead]

Yep and she does a great job of it too. Our Yogi turns 3 next month. He’s a deer tracking, rabbit running, face licking fool.

[tippit]

Was Yogi one of theirs?  They didn't have a breeding last year.  I've been talking with Jolanta since Cash passed on.  With John's health, I wanted to make sure I could have one more of their WHD.  At 73, Pipa could be my last hunting/tracking dog.

[The Whittler]

Tippit, what do you put on for an over coat/sealer after you reshape the riser/grip. Thank you.

[meathead]

Yep from their 2016 breeding of Tommy and Tuesday. They are certainly some special dogs.  I think that I would still think of this dog as your next one.   

[tippit]

Alan,
I use TruOil.  You can apply it right over old finish too.  Also use it on all my knives handles too.  I wipe it on with a paper towel and immediately wipe it off with a dry paper towel.  No sanding in between coats and you can add another coat in about an hour.

PS:  Where in Maine are you?  We have a cottage on Great East lake, Acton, ME (1/2 Maine  1/2 NH)

[PV]

  "I think that I would still think of this dog as your next one.   "
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 Like that Nate. Picked up my pup,  a Springer,  on the 25th on my way home from bear hunting. thought it was going to be my last but...
I don't see myself making any bows in the near future

[tippit]

PV,
Talked to Tom.  This year we are going to do some hog hunting!!!  You need to keep reminding me...old and forgetful!

[PV]

I hear you Jeff,not far behind you.
you back in MA ?

[meathead]

  "I think that I would still think of this dog as your next one.   "

Like that Nate. Picked up my pup,  a Springer,  on the 25th on my way home from bear hunting. thought it was going to be my last but...
I don't see myself making any bows in the near future
[/quote]

Picked up a new Springer I sure hope you named him Jeff. Lol

[tippit]

PV...back in Carlisle.