ANNUAL TG BOW SWAP (sign up thread) 2011 CLOSED

[Stiks-n-Strings]

That's right Kelly, you need to get to making some yeller shavin's. YOu ain't gettin out of it next year. LOL

 I'm actually getting kinda anxious for the draw.    

[hova]

@stiks
  i've been anxious about it since i saw the last swap thread
 

-hov

[Cuban Missile]

Whooo hooo!!! this looks like fun! I'm in!

Building a wood bow.  

I shoot 45-70# @28" RH Have fun, I know I will

[KellyG]

Cuban Missile
Shoot me a PM with your mailing address so I can tell your builder where to send it.

It is getting close, let others know dont want any to say man how did I miss this one.

I made a pile of shavings just tonight.
Kelly

[Chisler]

Thanks for organizing again Kris. I want to participate again.

I'll be building a bamboo backed Osage bow.

I'll be happy to receive any bow.
I would like a bow t50 - 55#

[Chisler]

Oops...  Didn't finish...

I would like a LEFT HANDED bow that pulls 50 - 55# at 27" draw LH

Thanks!

[Stiks-n-Strings]

Getting close to wrapping this up. Don't forget the sign up deadline is the 13th. Everyone will have their info by no later than the 17th.

 Stiks

[KellyG]

Chisler Makes it 65 bowyers, Chisler shoot me a PM wiht your mailing address.

[Pat B]

Kelly, you are earning your keep!!! d;^)

[Stiks-n-Strings]

I just sent out PM's to all that where in last year that have not signed up yet as a reminder so we may have a few more jumpimg in    

 It would be great to break 75 or better this year. almost double last year.

 If it keeps doubling every year we'll have to form a committee LOL

 Stiks

[KellyG]

If it gets to that many bowyers you will most diffently need more help. The first few days is the worst but I could not image a 100 on the firs day and 10 or so every day after that.  

[KellyG]

New page so If you sign up send me PM with our address. The Cuban and Chisler still need yours.

[red hill]

This is getting exciting! Feel like a kid again waiting on Christmass, or something!
Last year I wanted to participate but felt that whoever received a bow I had made would be shorted. Hova and Kelly are right. Just jump in and have a go. This spirit of sharing knowledge and offering help is something we could use a lot more of. You guys on this website have really impressed me with your attitude and responses.
Good luck to everyone,
Stan
aka "red hill"  

[SEMO_HUNTER]

I'm really getting excited myself and have settled on an Osage self bow and will try to keep it "Old school" traditional style as much as possible. I just got a Gizmo as a gift from Eric Krewson and I'm itching to give it a try. This is a neat little bugger and should be awesome at keeping the tiller nice and even throughout.

BTW- I may have missed it somewhere, but is this a completely random draw or will you pair us up with say someone who is looking for an Osage self bow to get mine for example?
If I missed that part of the thread please point me in the right direction.

I've already got a stave picked out for this one.

[Pat B]

I'm glad to see so many folks getting involved in this swap. Last year was very successful and (Almost) everyone involved put their best efford forward to make it happen. I think only one person out of 40 reneged on his part of the swap,so that ain't too shabby! His loss!!!
  If someone wants to get involved but doesn't think they have the ability or experience, now is the time to get that ability and experience! You have plenty of time to get your Swap Bow completed and with all the seasoned bowyers involved, and the experiences from others that participated last year you will have plenty of help making it happen. BUT!!!, if you are only getting involved so you will get a new bow out of the deal, you will do that, but you will also be going against the spirit of this Bow Swap.     This,IMO, is all about making the best bow you can as a gift for someone else. What you get in return is a secondary benefit...and I don't remember hearing any gripeing from anyone about only getting a bow from a novice. I heard only praises about every bow in the Swap; whether from an experienced bowyer or novice. So...
  Lets "Get on the Stick" and in the words of the renouned Larry The Cable Guy..."Get 'er Done!!!  Happy bow building to all!  d;^)

[KellyG]

Pat B                  
For anyone who has not been around  much or long that is coming from a guy who is just  as good a bowyer as anyone on self bows and quivers and well the list goes on.  It is about keeping this part of history alive! Passing it on.
Semo_hunter,
It is random except if someone requested a glass or wood bow, unless Stiks corrects me. I will print off my list separate the glass builders and draw for those who want a glass bow.  First name out of the hat goes to the first person on my list. Then I will do it for the wood guys. Then mix them together and draw for those who don't care they just want to start building and see what comes. If I draw the name of the bowyer and is the next builder of course I will skip him and put him to the next in line an pull for him.
I will send all of my data to stiks on the close of sign up, he will verify my info, Then send it back to me. Then I will do the above.
Once I draw and get names by everyone and ensure that all getting a bow I will shoot out PMs. It should not take me long. I will take a few PICs of the draw and post just for you.
Kelly

[hova]

good job kel. patb : on the head of the nail as always.


and yeah , if you are just in the swap so you can half-ass yours to get a work of art , you dont see what this is really about.


this is all about the spirit of giving. getting a gift is just a bonus.


-hov

[geof]

Im in Right hand 45-55 at 28 backed wood bow

[Keenan]

Ok Here is a question for you all. I can make a full length draw if need to. But I love the short sinew bows and would it be a problem to make a short draw bow for whoever I draw? Say 25-26" draw short sinewed or skinned PNW flat bow?  I just love these style bows and have more material along this line. I do have some longer staves for an ELB or even war bow material if needed, just wondering if it would be a hinderance to some who have never shot short draw?

Kelly and Stick Will probably want to hang me for complicating and sirring things up. LOL

[DVSHUNTER]

tell ya what keenan, I have a 26in. draw, so you can just have me for your bow. :-)