Author Topic: TG BOW SWAP 2011 (pics and post) (Read 51204 times)

Dan Landis · « **Reply #440 on:** February 08, 2011, 06:36:00 PM »

Sticks, you must be talking from experience, you got the sequence right: adrenaline rush, then dishartening, one second your standing there at full draw, the next your holing the arrow in one hand and the bottom limb in the other, with a pile of pcs. at your feet.

Thanks everyone for all the good comments on the hackberry bow, we'll see how well she takes heat treating.

Kelly, this is my first time working with hackberry, but so far I like it. The grain is somewhat interwoven, when I was narrowing the thickness with a draw knife it pulled some splinters, till I got them worked out I was at the lower end of my desired weight. When you get home and work yours down I'd suggest using a rasp to get your thickness, just to be safe.....Dan

SEMO_HUNTER · « **Reply #441 on:** February 08, 2011, 06:42:00 PM »

I haven't had one blow up yet, but it very well could have on my first ever osage selfbow. I cut through a knot and of course after shooting it for about a week a splinter started down from the edge and into the ring. I'm glad I noticed it in time or I'm sure it would have came apart eventually. I managed to repair it with some flax comb, but I don't shoot it anymore. It's a clear reminder of what "NOT" to do, and I learned from it. Vowing to never make that mistake again, so it's all good.......gotta break some eggs if you want to make a cake.
I'm proud of your all's positive attitudes and willingness to keep trying, I know how frustrating it feels believe me.

tradbower · « **Reply #442 on:** February 08, 2011, 07:59:00 PM »

Got the clamps off looks like the patchs have held. Glued on some horn tip overlays will let dry till tomorrow. will post some pics of profile and full draw, if all the patches hold.

hova · « **Reply #443 on:** February 08, 2011, 08:33:00 PM »

i like that. i really need to get out there...

-hov

tradbower · « **Reply #444 on:** February 09, 2011, 10:01:00 AM »

Well this is how this patch job turned out.
46@28 Boo backed Brazilan Cherry

SEMO_HUNTER · « **Reply #445 on:** February 09, 2011, 10:18:00 AM »

Good repair, is this just a practice run bow?

tradbower · « **Reply #446 on:** February 09, 2011, 10:29:00 AM »

No I think its a keeper. just some sanding and putting a finish on it.

Keenan · « **Reply #447 on:** February 09, 2011, 11:35:00 AM »

Dan very nice bow,great lines and nice curves.

Trad, that is some nice contrast. Looking good, can't wait to see her with some finish.

KochNE · « **Reply #448 on:** February 09, 2011, 02:51:00 PM »

Pete, it looks like it's hinged just past the fades with very little bend in the outer 2/3 of the limbs. Did it blow on the inner 1/3? Any close-up pictures of the repair?

jsweka · « **Reply #449 on:** February 09, 2011, 06:24:00 PM »

Greg - I love that bow!!! Very well done. Next weekend I plan to start my build and hope it turns out half as nice.

I'll be waiting for my PM from ya Greg

Dan Landis · « **Reply #450 on:** February 09, 2011, 09:01:00 PM »

Keenan, thanks for the comments they are certainly much appreciated, especially coming from a master like you.
I just took it off the form after heat treating, can't wait till it rehydrates to see how much draw weight I picked up, finish tillering, and to start shooting it in. I have a little work to do to get the string to track better though, not off much, but those recurves make it touchy.....Dan

Dmaxshawn · « **Reply #451 on:** February 09, 2011, 09:48:00 PM »

Trad that bow sure does mighty fine. Man oh man someones going to get very lucky.

Shawn

GREG IN MALAD · « **Reply #452 on:** February 10, 2011, 01:44:00 AM »

Take two!
I was getting ready to ship the bow when I noticed something wrong. In direct sunlight I could see tiny air bubbles in the glue joints. What happened is I used a 36 grit belt for the core laminations and it left grooves big enough to trap air, despite using twice as much glue as normal. I figured if there was a half dozen bubbles visible on the surface, then there must be a bunch inside the limb. Since I wont risk having a bow break I'm starting another. Now to find a use for a new box of 36 grit belts.

KellyG · « **Reply #453 on:** February 10, 2011, 04:44:00 AM »

Well now Greg I think you just like building them. Can't wait to see how the next one turns out.

ranger 3 · « **Reply #454 on:** February 10, 2011, 08:09:00 AM »

That's to bad Greg, but a good catch. I don't know much about glass bows, so I don't know if it would hurt anything.

fish n chicks · « **Reply #455 on:** February 10, 2011, 08:47:00 AM »

I think Greg wanted to keep that bow for himself! I don't blame you bro she is GORGEOUS.

Billy · « **Reply #456 on:** February 10, 2011, 08:54:00 AM »

I'm not in on the swap...thought I'd stop by and see what you fellas were up to...

Some really nice work going on ..

Best wishes to both sides, maker and receiver...

SEMO_HUNTER · « **Reply #457 on:** February 10, 2011, 09:41:00 AM »

I hope it holds up for ya trad, I like the yellow overlays on the belly side, is that Osage?

Also what Koche said, it appears a bit flat in the outer 2/3 of the limbs. Can you get that bending a bit more or will it drop you below your target wt. too much?

I think if you got that part flexing more evenly it would take some stress off your fades and the next 8" after the fades, that looks like it might be under alot of pressure?

SEMO_HUNTER · « **Reply #458 on:** February 10, 2011, 09:43:00 AM »

Dang sorry to hear about the air bubbles Greg. Would it really hurt the performance of the bow?

I'd be happy to field test it for a couple of years if your looking for a guinea pig. :rolleyes:

Pat B · « **Reply #459 on:** February 10, 2011, 09:48:00 AM »

Greg, what size are your 36 grit belts?
Sorry you had troubles but good for you for catching it and making the decission to get it right!

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