2013 Annual Bow Swap

[kevin_h]

Would not disappointed if it showed up here...

[KellyG]

Ok I was at MOJAM from Friday til Sunday. So I will get caught back up. I did get my bow pulling to the right Draw with at least 3# to spare from the Minimum. It is a hackberry put on DVS's reflex-Dflex caul. As I bent the limbs I toasted the belly. I had thought i really burn the back also from the heat coming of the back of the call but it was just the Glue. I was able to sand past it. It has really added Snap to the bow.

I will finish it up over the next few days and send some more arrows through her. I plan on putting some Blacc rat snake or corn snake skins on her and maybe some antler on the tips. But we shall see. I will get some pics of her up once I get her dressed up.

[Walt Francis]

Mine got crated...I mean packaged, this evening, the label is made and taped on, it will be picked up tomorrow some time; should be there on either Friday or Saturday.  To the recipient, I apologize for shipping late.

I am out of town until Sunday evening and will open the bow I received then, after confirming the bow I built has been received.


Everybody, some really nice bows were built this year, congratulations to you all!

[soy]

that looks very nice canopy  

[MoeM]

Awesome D-Bow Canopy- congrats new owner!

[Swissbow]

Ok, my swap bow is on it's way as well.

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Andy

[LittleBen]

So many awesome bows hitting the mail right now ... now I just pray that I get one ...

[goobersan]

Me too Ben.

[Swissbow]

Actually the bow was ready for shipping almost three weeks ago. But problems occurred and I had to make some minor modifications to the bow. ******* I'm sorry for the delay and I hope you still like it. Some pictures of the transformation...

 

 

 

 

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Andy

[canopyboy]

Andy, I've been wanting a take-down.  How'd you know?

[Trux Turning]

That's awesome Andy!! Is this the first one you cut in two?

[goobersan]

I can't believe you broke it !
Looks great Andy

[bigbob2]

Very nice!

[mjwhitby]

Lots of awesome bows being shipped! Got my fingers crossed!

[KellyG]

Andy What is the take down sleeve made of?

[KellyG]

Ok I have caught up on reading and am pleased to say   a lot of really nice bows have come through so far.

And heck I a lot in the mail. Sorry I have not kept better track this year.

I am finish up my bow. I should get her skinned and handle on and ready to go in the mail by Monday.

Just had a heart attack just a few minutes ago, when I was checking weight after sanding a bit on it and the dare scale broke. I really thought the bow gave at 25".

OH I crapped myself!

[soy]

How awesome is that swiss.....man that brought that sweet thing to a new level of cool...wow                  probably cut your shipping cost To boot...well done!

[LittleBen]

Andy that is killer! I've been dying to try that.

[Swissbow]

It's quite a while since I wanted to do that, but I never had the guts to actually do it. It felt very strange when I had the bow cut in half and I was thinking kind of: Hope this works out well, otherwise I look like a bloody idiot. The sleeve is made of several layers of glass mesh and epoxy. There is a good build along on pirates of archery for those who want to give it a try.

 http://piratesofarchery.net/bb/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=8014

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Andy

[goobersan]

that is a very good build-along. Thanks for sharing Andy. I will definitely do that......whenever I gather up the courage