TG BOW SWAP 2012 (pics and post)

[kennym]

Prolly need some pachyderm sinew to get 55# tho!  

[rmorris]

Man I hope the veneers did not slip too bad because that may be the most beautiful venders I have seen . I went down to the post office today and picked up my glass from Kenny and I was kinda hoping that he messed up my order and gave me 4 of them veneers and not the glass    just joking but I can't wait to see pictures or it on my front door step  .

[perry f.]

Think I'll clean up the garage in the morning and start gluing up a bow. Everything has been sitting here looking at me long enough.  

[Stiks-n-Strings]

Looks like you got a plan Perry.

 Kenny if you know where to get pachyderm sinew I take some. LOL

[Keenan]

Ralph that is looking awesome. Since I already have a carp skin bow You can stay right on track with that beauty.  

[D]

Geez everybody is flying.  I haven't even glued my up yet.  But everything is ready to go.  I had to do a little work on my form tonight might get it glued up tomorrow.  Everybody is making some great looking stuff so far.  I know I would be thrilled to death to receive any of them.

[rmorris]

Perry, what are your wood choices? It looks like it is going to be a looker.

[H8nonCubs]

Bowswap fact: pages with pictures are more fun than those without    

[rmorris]

Keenan, well I guess I will have to ship out this bow because it will be too heavy for myself and I would not know what to do with the matching ********** I am also making for the bow. Don't worry as soon as everything  is done I will post some pics of the *********.

[perry f.]

Rmorris, my riser is going to be black walnut with a 1/2" of curly maple. On each side of the curly maple will be a strip of black phenolic. I had the Lams laying around from when I bought my equipment. I believe they are red elm, but I may be wrong. The wedges are black walnut and the tips will be black over red phenolic. This will be my first takedown recurve and only my second glass bow. I hope it comes out good.

[StoneAK]

I will be starting my build next week I have a few bows to get out the door before I start this very special project. I have some stock Bocote, Cocobolo, Zebra wood, I may make a nice combo out of this for ***** lol

[rmorris]

Perry,
Well that sounds like an all American bow. Can't wait to see the final product.

[Nim-rod]

I've been thinking...The name "Nim-Rod" I chose for my log in name is really not a name I am known for here in the real world just one I chose because it was open at the time and ambiguous. So if my builder for the swap puts "To Nim-Rod" It wouldn't mean anything and just confuse those that know me in real life. So I guess I should say that if the person who drew my name is watching please don't sign it to "nim-Rod" and just use my real name, Steve Dahms, or Steve or nothing at all. I try to stay invisible online usually hence the fake name but usually I am indeed just that and don't want to divulge my real name for all to see. This has become a special place in the last couple of years so now I'm thinking of changing my name on here to better reflect who I am but for now it is what it is. Know what I mean? I'm on another bow site with a totally different name there so it confuses even me at times.

[1025 vs]

I told you all last time about the backing cracking on my trade bow. Got a new one glued up and ready to start whittling on, but haven't actually started working it yet. Had indoor shooting at the Rod and Gun club today and got
plan B bow shot in, something over 250 shots. It looks good in case I need a plan B.    Kelly, I don't have a cell phone or a working digital camera. I probably have a web cam on this thing, but I've just learned how to turn this computer on, never mind anything more challenging. At my age, that's an accomlishment all by itself. Rob

[DVSHUNTER]

Originally posted by Nim-rod:
I've been thinking...The name "Nim-Rod" I chose for my log in name is really not a name I am known for here in the real world just one I chose because it was open at the time and ambiguous. So if my builder for the swap puts "To Nim-Rod" It wouldn't mean anything and just confuse those that know me in real life. So I guess I should say that if the person who drew my name is watching please don't sign it to "nim-Rod" and just use my real name, Steve Dahms, or Steve or nothing at all. I try to stay invisible online usually hence the fake name but usually I am indeed just that and don't want to divulge my real name for all to see. This has become a special place in the last couple of years so now I'm thinking of changing my name on here to better reflect who I am but for now it is what it is. Know what I mean? I'm on another bow site with a totally different name there so it confuses even me at times.

My name is forrest gump. People call me forrest gump.
   

[KellyG]

1025 vs just asking and brain storming. Well when you get it close to shipping if you can find some one with a digital camera to take pics for you. Then shoot them to my email and I will post them for you.

If you can't it is ok. There will be a lot that we want see until they are received.

[Dmaxshawn]

My swap bow is out of the oven.  I sure hope it makes weight.  Cocobolo, Black and white ebony with alternating accent strips.   Bamboo cores and .030 red glass accent strip with Black and white ebony veneers.   I think its going to be to light in weight but only time will tell.   Sorry for bad lighting in the pics.  

 

 

 

[rmorris]

Shawn, that is an amazing looking bow!I am sure if it comes out a little light you will be able to find it a nice home real quick.

[H8nonCubs]

Those veneers look great even with the lighting. I think we all have a bit of a handicap when it comes to the photos being were not professional photographers, just point snap and hope for the best    

Dont forget Daisy Dave

[kennym]

Shawn, thats gonna be a knockout!!

Mine.....