Author Topic: 2013 Annual Bow Swap (Read 43316 times)

wood carver 2 · « **Reply #960 on:** February 18, 2013, 04:21:00 PM »

Troy, I shoot between 40# and 70#!

Dave.

Swissbow · « **Reply #961 on:** February 18, 2013, 04:38:00 PM »

This is the fourth year that I take part in the bow swap and I'm totally amazed about the quality of the work here on Trad Gang. Awesome bows, you guys are building and I would be happy with every bow I have seen so far.

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Andy

bowhntineverythingnh03743 · « **Reply #962 on:** February 18, 2013, 04:41:00 PM »

Wow guys you are all on fire... Got my pieces laid out and ready to start tomorrow!!!

Troy D. Breeding · « **Reply #963 on:** February 18, 2013, 05:07:00 PM »

My biggest hold back will be when it comes to the spray finish. I do all my spray work in my garage and with the weather we have been having it may be awhile before I get to spray on the final finish.

goobersan · « **Reply #964 on:** February 18, 2013, 06:36:00 PM »

Troy, do you use smooth-on your finish?

whossbows · « **Reply #965 on:** February 18, 2013, 06:44:00 PM »

I went to the post office today.duuuh.it was closed

Troy D. Breeding · « **Reply #966 on:** February 18, 2013, 07:28:00 PM »

goobersan,

I seal the pores of the wood using one of the longer set time (30-45 minute) two part epoxys. Like the ones that come from the local hardware store.

I cut the epoxy with acetone. Four parts acetone to one part epoxy. Most refer to it as the Massey Finish.

I apply a coat with a clean rag (old Tee shirts). The let it dry over night. If I can get to another coat in 8-12 hours I do so. If not I lightly sand with 320-400 grit paper (not emery cloth), wipe clean and then apply another coat.

It take several coats to fill the pores in some woods. Once you have the pores full, your spray finish will look smooth as glass. My final spray finish is Fullerplast.

To me there is nothing less appealing to me than to look at a nice bow with great wood combos, excellent craftsmanship and see unfilled pores in the finish. To me it's like rebuilding a 66 Mustang and painting it with a brush.

Troy

goobersan · « **Reply #967 on:** February 18, 2013, 07:33:00 PM »

thanks Troy. well said.

Troy D. Breeding · « **Reply #968 on:** February 18, 2013, 07:34:00 PM »

Forgot to add, I tried smooth-on (one time) to makeup some of the Massey Finish. Bad move, it took almost three days for it to dry. Guess the acetone did something to slow the cure time.

Dan Landis · « **Reply #969 on:** February 18, 2013, 07:47:00 PM »

Amazing work going on, sure are a bunch of very talented craftstmen on this site.

Trying to get mine all gussied up before taking pics. I've put at least 400 plus arrows through it so far, so I guess it's broke in.

SportHunter · « **Reply #970 on:** February 18, 2013, 07:50:00 PM »

Killer bow Troy, wow my eyes are popping out of my head at the quality this year...keep them coming.

David Flanrey · « **Reply #971 on:** February 18, 2013, 07:51:00 PM »

Troy, You take your time. I'm a patient person and deer season is several months away!

Your bow looks great already.

Goose Gossett · « **Reply #972 on:** February 18, 2013, 08:33:00 PM »

So I have it drawn to the recipients draw length and it's 10lbs too light. It shoots to my standards but my favorite is the grip finder on the front. I have a couple of inches I could chop off but I'll start with flipping the tips a bit and see where that gets me.

D · « **Reply #973 on:** February 18, 2013, 08:46:00 PM »

Troy thanks for the tip on the grain filling. That bow is gorgous.

Goose I've been looking foward to getting an update on your bow. Looks great so far. I really like it

Its unreal how good the work you all are doing this year. Great looking stuff. High fives to everybody..lol

whossbows · « **Reply #974 on:** February 18, 2013, 09:04:00 PM »

If its mine the lighter weight is fine(;-)

KellyG · « **Reply #975 on:** February 18, 2013, 09:07:00 PM »

Goose I would settle for 10 to light if you put that purty skin on it.

goobersan · « **Reply #976 on:** February 18, 2013, 10:47:00 PM »

Goose, I'll settle for less weight and no skins

whossbows · « **Reply #977 on:** February 19, 2013, 06:02:00 PM »

Mine is in the mail.Every body check the mail about friday

KellyG · « **Reply #978 on:** February 19, 2013, 08:20:00 PM »

awsome whossbows great job. Man the snow better not stop me from getting my bow.

whossbows · « **Reply #979 on:** February 19, 2013, 08:23:00 PM »

I just hope it gets to.............. house undamaged.the postal service is slacking a bit these days

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