Author Topic: TG BOW SWAP 2011 (pics and post) (Read 66685 times)

SEMO_HUNTER · « **Reply #600 on:** February 27, 2011, 10:26:00 AM »

That's one fine looking bow there Trux, you did indeed recieve an awesome birthday present. I don't think I've ever got anything that nice for my birthday. I agree with Walt......go buy a lottery ticket!

Great job Greg, you are a true craftsman!

Balding Kansan · « **Reply #601 on:** February 27, 2011, 04:50:00 PM »

I got to do a little more work today. I took everyone's advice and used oil and heat to try and the string to bisect the handle. I bought a cheap heat gun at a home improvement store.

Here is the before.

In the jig. I went 1/2" past perfect in case it sprung back a little. Worked like a champ!

I also put 2" of reflex in it while I was at it.

And the almost finished product. Much better than the first picture.

Stiks-n-Strings · « **Reply #602 on:** February 28, 2011, 07:48:00 AM »

looking good Tyler.

Well on your way.

Stiks

KellyG · « **Reply #603 on:** February 28, 2011, 11:08:00 AM »

Balding,
I need to see a top view of it on the press, if you got one or can stage one. I will be trying that soon and am thinking your gig is simple. I can make one like that no problem here.
Looks good by the way.
Kelly

broketooth · « **Reply #604 on:** February 28, 2011, 01:51:00 PM »

ok ive been workin on my swap bow all weekend. i went to the short string. ive been having trouble with the left limb the entire time, trying to get an even brace hieght. im at 4 1/2" now here are some pics

i have been trying to exercise the limbs out to 15" draw

broketooth · « **Reply #605 on:** February 28, 2011, 01:53:00 PM »

i'll also say ive been trying to not ask for to much help , i know everyone is busy with their swap bows. what do y'all see. ruddy

Walt Francis · « **Reply #606 on:** February 28, 2011, 02:39:00 PM »

You have a hinge at the black circle. Remove wood along the red lines. When tillering a bow I always get the mid limbs bending first, then the ends near the tips and during the last stage the fades.

No-sage · « **Reply #607 on:** February 28, 2011, 03:08:00 PM »

Ruddy,

You should also move the clip on your pulley string. You want to approximate where the pressure of your draw fingers will be on the string.

Right now you look to be pretty much centered, which wouldn't be the case were you actually pulling the bow by hand.

broketooth · « **Reply #608 on:** February 28, 2011, 03:27:00 PM »

thanx for the help fellas. i saw the hinges on both sides, ive been avoiding those like crazy, ive been fighting this stave from the beginning.

Goose Gossett · « **Reply #609 on:** February 28, 2011, 08:17:00 PM »

All I need to do now is get something to ship it in and there will be a new bow for someone to fiddle with. Finished out today putting silencers on and getting them where they quieted the bow down considerably. Here are the last three shots @ 20 yards with the bow before destringing for shipping. After 200+ shots I don't know if I could get rid of it. I know I'm excited for the recipient to get a bow that I would love to shoot this fall!

broketooth · « **Reply #610 on:** February 28, 2011, 08:24:00 PM »

what a pretty bow goose! i know yor recipient will love it. there aint nothin like an osage selfbow. ruddy

formerbutcher · « **Reply #611 on:** February 28, 2011, 08:58:00 PM »

Lookin great everyone, guess i need to start stalking the mailman. I've been getting some work done on mine. kind of changed course, but if it works out it will be a nice bow.

Ken75 · « **Reply #612 on:** February 28, 2011, 09:15:00 PM »

well, fine lookin bows from all ya'll !!

mine was shipped out today, ******* should get it by thursday hope he likes it , and the extra thingy in there !!

NTD · « **Reply #613 on:** February 28, 2011, 09:28:00 PM »

Awesome bow Goose.

KellyG · « **Reply #614 on:** February 28, 2011, 09:29:00 PM »

Goose that is a great looking bow let me know when you ship it. I know ******* is going to love it.

AKmud · « **Reply #615 on:** February 28, 2011, 09:35:00 PM »

Well, my moose trip this weekend fell through (undependable partners canceling at the last minute....

) so I tackled two bow projects.

I finished up my first attempt trade bow (the one that came out too light and started to hinge). It ended up tillering out quite well but light. Finished up at 25# @ 26" which will be a good one for my local shop to loan to kiddos that come in. I even made it ambidextrous since it will be a loaner.

I also got my 2nd attempt trade bow ready for the short string and am working on a new style of tip overlays. Heading out now for our weekly 3D league with my daughter so things will be on hold. I'll try to get some pics up.

perry f. · « **Reply #616 on:** February 28, 2011, 10:15:00 PM »

Very Nice Bows. I hope to be in this bow swap next year, but someone will be disappointed. I am new at building bows and cannot compare to the craftsmanship seen on here. Keep up the good work!

Pat B · « **Reply #617 on:** February 28, 2011, 11:31:00 PM »

I've got my bow ready to ship in a 4" thin walled PVE pipe. She's heading east tomorrow and should arrive on Thursday.

DVSHUNTER · « **Reply #618 on:** February 28, 2011, 11:55:00 PM »

nice going everyone.

I took out my bow from the hotbox and looked at it again for a long time. It's still drying...still drying.

Stiks-n-Strings · « **Reply #619 on:** March 01, 2011, 12:30:00 AM »

nice looking stick there Goose

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