Author Topic: What did you do today 2014 (Read 29030 times)

halfseminole · « **Reply #820 on:** July 05, 2014, 08:43:00 PM »

You can put that in a big box and store it with me. "Store" it.

I've been carving a new hunting horn, a really ornate piece this time. After I finish it, I might start another bow, but I want to get this one finished and find it a home. I like working with horns.

wood carver 2 · « **Reply #821 on:** July 05, 2014, 11:41:00 PM »

If I was closer, I would give you some.
Can you post some pictures of the horn?
Dave.

halfseminole · « **Reply #822 on:** July 06, 2014, 12:16:00 AM »

I'll put them up tomorrow, but I'm pretty early on. This one is working well for cameo style carving, but it has a long way to go.

LESKEN2011 · « **Reply #823 on:** July 06, 2014, 02:41:00 PM »

Since my 1st bow turned out light for my recipient, I got some new materials in last week. This time I went with clear glass since they were out of the black. I was worried about air bubbles since I don't have much experience, but got lucky and it turned out alright. The last time the core was hard maple and the limbs were black glass. This time the core and limbs are walnut which makes the bow look completely different. I really like it so far. I tapered the limbs this morning and will do the overlays and handle this afternoon. I had already made 2 strings for the other one...a dacron and a fast flight that should fit this bow. I am on schedule to get it out by the deadline, barely.

wood carver 2 · « **Reply #824 on:** July 06, 2014, 09:18:00 PM »

I finally finished cleaning out my shop. Then I carved a teal decoy, ( I haven't made a decoy in a long time.) and I put a couple of coats of varnish on a longbow and a plaque that will be a retirement gift for a friend's co-worker.
Good day today.

Dave.

macbow · « **Reply #825 on:** July 08, 2014, 12:24:00 PM »

Worked on some bamboo arrows. Glued turkey feathers on.
Next is to burn to,shape.

halfseminole · « **Reply #826 on:** July 08, 2014, 10:52:00 PM »

Poured up a very large batch of string wax, this time in small containers for the quiver or such. Inquisitive kitten caused a spill leaving me to have to scrape all the wax off the bottoms of the wax cups. Still got 30+ string wax cups. Got to look at other ideas for pouring without spilling everywhere.

Robertfishes · « **Reply #827 on:** July 09, 2014, 03:49:00 PM »

I finally got my 12'x 24' bow shop building moved to my new (to me) house..I got the building movers to help me move my band saw(420 lbs) Sanders and drill press into the building too. I gave them a nice tip. My electrician is going to upgrade everything in the shop when he has time 2-3 weeks..until then I will remodle the inside of the shop.

breazyears · « **Reply #828 on:** July 09, 2014, 03:54:00 PM »

sounds exiting... have fun.

canopyboy · « **Reply #829 on:** July 10, 2014, 12:22:00 AM »

Today I wrap up my visit back home. I am reminded of how nice it would be to live closer to my dad's shop...

Kingsnake · « **Reply #830 on:** July 10, 2014, 05:26:00 AM »

I don't know, CanopyBoy....I've seen the woodworking tools at your place, and some of the finished products, and it doesn't seem like you're too far off the mark of having all you need right there at home.

Kingsnake

canopyboy · « **Reply #831 on:** July 10, 2014, 09:49:00 AM »

Yeah but...I don't think I'll ever fit a thirty-six inch wide belt sander in there.

wood carver 2 · « **Reply #832 on:** July 10, 2014, 05:09:00 PM »

Drooooool!!

Sorry, tool nut here.

Dave.

Robertfishes · « **Reply #833 on:** July 12, 2014, 08:54:00 PM »

Today I'm cleaning up the shop, getting rid of a bunch of unnecessary stuff.. here is a pic of my glue up room, I glue lams up on the long side(10ft) and put forms on the right hand side(7ft) of "L" shaped bench, I store the oven and timer under the bench, it has castor wheels.

bamboo · « **Reply #834 on:** July 13, 2014, 08:34:00 AM »

nice set up Robert--I use a dedicated glue bench also- and screwed two clipboards on either end to hold multiple layers of masking paper and tear them off as I go along--

4-5 layers usually is plenty

these paint spatulas are the best glue spreaders I've ever used--

canopyboy · « **Reply #835 on:** July 13, 2014, 02:14:00 PM »

Ran a half marathon this morning. Been injured since March, looks like the recovery is coming along. Made it the whole way, although time wasn't great. But they had beer at the finish line!

jsweka · « **Reply #836 on:** July 13, 2014, 03:36:00 PM »

Good for you Dave. I would have just hopped in my truck and headed straight for the beer.

bamboo · « **Reply #837 on:** July 13, 2014, 09:15:00 PM »

a little yellar dust today

roughed out these little bee stingers for a couple of young archers today too

delongbows · « **Reply #838 on:** July 14, 2014, 10:47:00 PM »

Finally got my latest project assembled tonight after spraying it over the weekend. My photography skills aren't the greatest, but hopefully it looks acceptable.

red hill · « **Reply #839 on:** July 14, 2014, 11:57:00 PM »

I like the different colors, Dave. Sweet bow!

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