St Jude Auction Bows are Underway

[Dan Bonner]

 
 
 
 
 
I use a 21/64 bit to drill all limb holes. gives plenty of room for 5/16 bolts. I also use it to drill the pin holes even though they are only 1/4. gives me some wiggle room in lining up limbs. Ill show you how I lock the pins in place later.
 
Here is a little expedient trick for perfect pin hole position. bolt the limb on on top of the pins and tighten once it is straight. Leaves dimples for drill guides.
 

[Dan Bonner]

 
 
 
second limb out of form, cut out, rough profiled and bolted on.
 
 
 
It was a little heavy. lot of tillering to lose weight.
 

[Stripstrike1]

Next to Dan I was the first to hold your riser Paul.  It is one fine piece of wood.   I helped Dan clean that shop during the heatwave.  Man was it hot.

[Horne Shooter]

This bow is going to be a killer!

[Dan Bonner]

Paul wanted 58# at 30" but he said this is ok.
 
 
 
 
Once I get the limbs alligned and tillered I flatten the sides of the limb pads so if the limb sides are flush I know its straight. Helps because I have some play in the limbs due to larger pin holes.
 
 
 
 

[Dan Bonner]

Horn overlays are feathered to my satisfaction.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
And thats where I will leave it tonight.
Bonner

[Razorbak]

absolutely amazing!!!!!!!

[MoeM]

Fantasic bow, fantastic BA and I like the way you do the pin alignment precisely with low effort...

[Trux Turning]

Very Nice!! A lot of nice tricks to try out.

[jsweka]

All I can say is WOW!!!  

[dcmeckel]

Dan, you might want to go ahead and sight that thing in for Paul,we have a little competition coming up in August and he'll need some help. Awesome work, wish I had talent like that.
David

[halfseminole]

That bow is gorgeous.  The recipient should count himself lucky indeed.

I've really enjoyed watching how takedown bows are made-it's intrigued me for a long time.  I love TDs, but I couldn't figure out how to make them work from the building side.  This has been a real eye-opener.

[Dan Bonner]

Thanks all. Building a deer camp cabin this week and then Ill finish these bows up. Dave I will be sure and zero it in soon for Paul. I'm gonna try to make the trip up in August too. And I think you are being a little generous with the talent remark but thanks just the same.

Bonner

[Razorbak]

man those are sweet bows

[Pat B.]

Looks great Dan !!

[Horne Shooter]

Can't wait for you guys to come to the ranch, I've seen quite a few Axis and we can hunt them anytime....sure need rain though.  Dan, the bow looks amazing, can't wait to shoot it!

[kennym]

Excellent work Dan!!  

[Stripstrike1]

When can I come to the ranch Paul?
When can I come to the ranch Paul?
When can I come.........

[Horne Shooter]

Wade my good buddy...you are welcome anytime!  I have hunted many a day on your place!

[Dan Bonner]

Finish sanded Pauls bow.I use the marker to fill in all the low spots. then I use 240 grit emory cloth and a gloved hand to press it against the low spots and drag it across them until they are level and the ink is gone.
 
 
 
I use this abrasive wheel at 3600 rpm on the sander to finish out the riser and limbs.
 
last time on the tiller tree. Paul wanted 58#@30". Heres where it finished.
 
 
Not too bad. Less that 1.5#.
now to lock the limbs in place. the holes are oversized so I have room to adjust limb tracking. once it is perfect heres how I lock them in place.