2013 Annual Bow Swap

[Dmaxshawn]

Originally posted by whossbows:
Yea i sat out in the snow and rain all day waiting.maybe i will justlook out the window tomorrow.(;-)

I sat out in the sun with my shorts and flip flops on waiting on the mailman.  And so the waiting continues

[rmorris]

Dang! You all have some nice bows arriving! Congratulations

[inksoup]

and that's remind me i have start on building up.

[Ranger44]

I just can't wait to read this thread every day.  So much nice work being done and building great camaraderie between people that have never met.  I hope I can get close to the high standard that is being set.

[canopyboy]

Originally posted by 4est trekker:
Thadbow: I happen to like that natural-colored maple...very attractive.  It has great contrast with the other materials you used and will really pop with some finish on it.  But, you said "28 inches with plenty of room..."  Alas, my scrawny little arms only pull 26".    

That's ok, I like to think I pull 29 or so, but I agree on the natural maple!

[David Flanrey]

Wow!  Been away from the computer for a few days and lots of bow shipped.  Those take downs are gorgeous!

Update on my knotty stave.  I almost have it to profile.  It has been slow going.  All those dang knots.  I will take some pics tomorrow in the daylight and post some pics.  I have high hopes for the knotty rascal and hopefull a little surprise for the owner.  We'll have to wait and see.

Notin in the mail for me today either.  Maybe they are running a little late.

[DVSHUNTER]

I have about two days worth pot tattoo on mine. I went with the words Iti Tanampo. To go with the simple effective design I used and also where the new owner lives.

[D]

I worked on mine this afternoon.  Got the riser shaped out and shot it some.  Its got a little bit of handshock I'm gonna try and take care of.  Hey ****************** do you like a skinny grip????

[kevin_h]

Here is update on the brush nocks on this BBO..
Laminations are osage and walnut, just like the handle.
Have not decided on whether or not to add some moose antler overlays.

 

[SportHunter]

Great nocks Kevin

[kevin_h]

They are roughed out enough that I can get to work on the tiller..Right now, its setting at 100lbs @ 2"...  Pretty sure thats over the target weight for xxxxxxxx's bow..

[Al Dean]

I am truley amazed at some of the inginuity, style and art of these bows being made.  I can see in the future I will need to kick it up a notch.  Fabulous work everyone.

[D]

Kevin I've never seen tips like that.  Thats pretty cool.

[kevin_h]

Those are way old school....from about the 40's I think..

[SportHunter]

Originally posted by D:
Kevin I've never seen tips like that.  Thats pretty cool.

Grumley style brush nocks.

[coaster500]

Some great shooter finding new homes!!!!

SaaaaaaaaWeeeeeeeeeeeeT!!!

Nice Goose!!!

Kevin those brush nocks are awesome !!!

[KellyG]

   

[kevin_h]

Saw those types of nocks on a bow in a collection down in Oregon...thought they would be a nice addition to all of the crazy nice glass bows being made..plus all the awesome snakeskin backed selfbows..

[4est trekker]

Very nice work, Kevin.  I've done a few brush nocks and they both look nice and achieve their intended purpose...to keep brush from snagging between the string and tips.  The last set I did looked very similar to yours.

[bowhntineverythingnh03743]

I have the same idea kevin! those look great!