Author Topic: TG BOW SWAP 2012 (pics and post) (Read 46705 times)

David Flanrey · « **Reply #1540 on:** March 13, 2012, 03:16:00 PM »

Matt and Kris, great looking bows. Kris, your knapping is coming along nicely. Those are some killin arras! I especially like the pitch and sinew on the points.

PEARL DRUMS · « **Reply #1541 on:** March 13, 2012, 03:22:00 PM »

No flippin there Kelly. Thats a full blown, hard core static recurve buddy! And a VERY short bow! I cant wait to see this.

twitchstick · « **Reply #1542 on:** March 13, 2012, 06:04:00 PM »

There are some nice bows being made! I wished I would have had time this year.

KellyG · « **Reply #1543 on:** March 13, 2012, 08:37:00 PM »

Well pearl that not what I meant to errrr I mean that is exactly what I was going for.

Here is the other side.

D · « **Reply #1544 on:** March 13, 2012, 10:02:00 PM »

I've never tried flipping tips even though I've got a hickory stave that I've got that in mind for. Its amazing to me how much you can bend wood with some heat.

Well I got down to my last piece of boo (I know, I know, I said I was done with boo but I just couldn't help it) and my last strip of osage and managed to get it to work. Got it tillered and the riser shaped out a few days ago and started shooting it lastnight and tonight. After about 100 plus shots I scaled it a little bit ago and it came in between my requirements so whheeeewwww a huge sigh of relief. I'm still gonna shoot her some more. I'll put some pics of it up when I finish dressing her up. Maybe get it finished up tomorrow. I've got a 3d shoot on Sunday I may take it through the course don't know yet.

Truely great looking bows being crafted on here. My hats off to everyones work that I have seen so far.

evildocrsx · « **Reply #1545 on:** March 13, 2012, 10:27:00 PM »

That's one good looking bend Kelly.

Back to my previous picture of the riser. I agree with PatB. It wasn't the TBIII's fault for the riser detaching from the stave. It was of my own doing, but I was just p'd off that I had to fix it. lol. I had to use epoxy to fix the ends of the risers. Here's a new picture of it now.

Should I start with another bow or should I stick with this one. What do you guys think?

Stiks-n-Strings · « **Reply #1546 on:** March 14, 2012, 03:44:00 AM »

David those are Bill Skinner heads but I'm learning how to some knapping

Stiks-n-Strings · « **Reply #1547 on:** March 14, 2012, 03:47:00 AM »

Evil you might try cutting the riser off and doing a laminated. Riser of several layers.

PEARL DRUMS · « **Reply #1548 on:** March 14, 2012, 10:51:00 AM »

I would suggest starting a new bow for your swap and keep that one around for yourself to experiment with.

Stiks-n-Strings · « **Reply #1549 on:** March 15, 2012, 03:04:00 AM »

any body that ships or recieves over the next 10 days needs to send me a PM or email. Kelly is gonna preoccupied with family fun and won't be in to keep track. With the hours I've been working I have a hard time keeping up here so just drop me a line.

Stiks

Trux Turning · « **Reply #1550 on:** March 15, 2012, 10:49:00 AM »

Thought I'd throw these on here- I'm close to getting the final finish on:

Dmaxshawn · « **Reply #1551 on:** March 15, 2012, 11:01:00 AM »

Looks very nice as usual David

Dan Landis · « **Reply #1552 on:** March 15, 2012, 12:19:00 PM »

Trux, Real nice, I like it. You guys fron New Mexico are sure building some killer bows. The one I recieved from rmorris is outstanding, and this one of yours is real sweet also....Dan

Dan Landis · « **Reply #1553 on:** March 15, 2012, 12:43:00 PM »

My trade bow problems continue. My plan "C" bow, a 64" ttt hackberry lost 7 pounds after I glued a cherry bark backing on it. I used rubber strips to hold the cherry bark in place till the glue dried and ended up with a thin film of glue on the belly, which I scraped off and sanded lightly. When I shot it again and checked the weight, it was 7 pounds lighter than it was before adding the backing. Thinking of adding a belly slat of osage to bring the weight back up. How thick would I need to add 7 to 10 pounds?....Dan

PEARL DRUMS · « **Reply #1554 on:** March 15, 2012, 01:05:00 PM »

.125" will do it Dan.

Stiks-n-Strings · « **Reply #1555 on:** March 15, 2012, 02:05:00 PM »

Dan how long did set after the glue dried? I backed one with cherry bark and it lost a couple pounds, I assume from the moisture in the glue. two weeks later it gained a few pounds over what it was when I backed it.

Dan Landis · « **Reply #1556 on:** March 15, 2012, 04:41:00 PM »

Sticks, 3 or 4 days. It's been almost two weeks now, I'll re weigh it and keep my fingers crossed. Thanks for the info.

PD, I have a few slats lying around that should work if the weight don't come back, like Sticks suggested.....Dan

red hill · « **Reply #1557 on:** March 15, 2012, 06:15:00 PM »

Yesterday afternoon I worked more on the tiller of my trade bow. It's around 55# at 20" at present. I'm taking my time and scraping slowly. I have the bow at a low brace tomorrow I'll brace higher and may take a few short-drawn shots.

PEARL DRUMS · « **Reply #1558 on:** March 15, 2012, 06:21:00 PM »

Its March Madness in the swap and on the court! I love it.

kennym · « **Reply #1559 on:** March 15, 2012, 07:59:00 PM »

Lookin great, guys!!

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