TG BOW SWAP 2011 (pics and post)

[Stiks-n-Strings]

That's a goodlooking stick Twitch. Is it backed with sinew?

[twitchstick]

It is a paper backed red oak board bow with cherry tips. It's 66" ntn Around 50 @ 28 " with I figure 1 1/2" of follow. I have shoot a good hundred arrows though it and it dose seem to shoot faster than I thought it would.

[twitchstick]

I have to lace up a handle and put a good finishing coat on but it's just about done. I hope my recipient will in joy it. It has been a great learning experience and a honor to see some of the great bows made for this bow trade.

[Ranger44]

Ken75
  posted July 14, 2011 08:24 PM                      
i recieved a beautiful bow from Ranger44 today, Scott you did an amazing job thank you for the fine bow . couldnt get any full draw shots because of the monsoons . rained 4 inches after 3:00 today. will try and post some tomorrow

Thanks for the kind words Ken.  I have to say I was very intimidated when I received your name.  I think you've made more bows in a month than I have made total.  Right away I figured I couldn't make something you hadn't already done.  I fixed the problems I encountered the best I could and ended up with a pretty light weight but I liked shooting it although I haven't shot much to compare it to.  All in all it was a good and fun learning experienced and I think I am hooked.  

[Bone lake]

The wife just took a trip to town with a tube that's going on a ride, Hope he likes it. Some nice bows being made, been fun, thanks, Ted.

[John Scifres]

Man that's a gorgeous takedown Bone Lake!  Great job.  It's the perfect weight and draw length for me too.  But alas, I already have received my trade bow.  Guess you'll have to draw me next year  

[tradbower]

Nothin at this address yet!!!!! Maybe the Post Lady will drop it here.  

[SEMO_HUNTER]

Awesome TD Bone! Is that maple I'm guessing?
I like it!

Nothin here yet either so maybe it's headed to Missouri?  

[KellyG]

Man I have a lot of updating to do. We are getting close to wrapping this thing up.

[eman614]

i'm still waiting also.the mail man tricked me today too. she pulled down my driveway so i got all giddy, i thought sure this was it, but she whips out a small rectangular box. oh well, maybe next time

[Inuumarue]

Wow, that maple is stunning!

Just an update.  Got through rough tillering today.  I'll get the tip overlays on tonight/tomorrow.  Then i just have to reduce the outer limbs and do final tillering before I finish her.  So far so good, but that doesn't mean much when it's me holding the tools.

Adam

[Swissbow]

WOW ! Bone, that's a fantastic looking bow. You sure know how to build a nice bow.

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Andy

[KellyG]

Ok I have 49 bows received, 8 bows shipped not counting to broken bow either dont know where to put it.

[Dick in Seattle]

Just one opinion, but I'd put the broken bow in the "received" column.  As far as tracking the bow swap effort goes, the bow was made, shipped and received.   Resolving the issue of its being broken in shipping is a separate thing.   The commitment was met and that should be acknowledged.

[canopyboy]

Bone, that is a beautiful bow.  Makes me glad I haven't received mine yet, I stand a chance that it's headed this way.

Dick, I agree with you on the broken bow.

[Dan Landis]

Still waiting on the mail man also.  I've always liked the figured maple bows and that one is a real work of art Bone.  Hope it's heading east....Dan

[jsweka]

Beautiful bow Bone lake!!

I made one take down recurve and it really gave me an appreciation for the skill level of those bowyers who can do it right.  (Also gave a good idea why professionals charge more for a take down).

Well done!

[red hill]

Beautiful bow, Bone!
I agree, Dick, the bow was delivered.
Man the bows in this trade are phenomenal.
I still made out the best though...  
Just my opinion, but hey, I'm still sittin' here holding Keenan's creation in awe.
Stan

[BrianO]

Looks like I'll get to ship Monday. Its been real humid and Tru oil is not wanting to dry. But I have 3 coats on and hope to get 3 more on the next two days. I'll post pics in the next day or two.
And by the way I think my mail man is avoiding me. I am bugging him to death looking for a package.

[hova]

have to work till 4 tomorrow (Sat) , and then go do an inspection , then i get to go home take a shower , and go shopping. im really hoping to get the bow to shooting condition sunday. im going to spend the whole day if i have to. i already told the wife to plan on it.


pics as well. its really starting to look like a bow , but at 1" wide tips , "bending" is a relative term...


that maple td had my jaw just DROPPED. also LOVED the trad wharf . i have an old bear that my old man gave me , and i have been wanting to make him something long and smooth.

absolute gold , gentlemen.  almost time for next years signup already... i havent even cut anything ...