Author Topic: 2014 Annual Bow Swap (Read 41623 times)

wood carver 2 · « **Reply #2300 on:** June 21, 2014, 11:15:00 AM »

You know you have to show us tool junkies your new toy! :D
Dave.

David Flanrey · « **Reply #2301 on:** June 21, 2014, 11:54:00 AM »

Well, as things sometime don't go so well, things have not been going so well with my trade bow. First, could not get the first set of limbs to line up properly. I fought them for several days and decided to make them over. This morning the second set blew up on me.

Gonna start completely over!! :mad:

LESKEN2011 · « **Reply #2302 on:** June 21, 2014, 12:56:00 PM »

I got to use the new planer to re-purpose an old bed frame for a bow form this morning as part of my getting used to the new tool. I will try to get pics up later today. i love it so far!!

soy · « **Reply #2303 on:** June 23, 2014, 01:41:00 AM »

got the beaver tail ready and on for the rough shape

bigbob2 · « **Reply #2304 on:** June 23, 2014, 03:20:00 AM »

that's looking beautiful Thad.

delongbows · « **Reply #2305 on:** June 23, 2014, 07:51:00 AM »

I love beavertail....that stuff wears like iron! Do you have enough left for a strike plate to match?

soy · « **Reply #2306 on:** June 23, 2014, 01:25:00 PM »

I do

delongbows · « **Reply #2307 on:** June 23, 2014, 01:33:00 PM »

That is gonna be sweet soy!

red hill · « **Reply #2308 on:** June 23, 2014, 02:51:00 PM »

I tried to put a beaver tail grip on my trade bow last year but it didn't work out. I love the way they look!

razorback · « **Reply #2309 on:** June 23, 2014, 05:10:00 PM »

Still moving shavings on mine. Getting time is tough at the moment, but will have a bow shortly.

macbow · « **Reply #2310 on:** June 23, 2014, 08:34:00 PM »

Well plan A fell through. With my left hand not working I couldn't get the short string on soon enough. Kept tillering and made it too weak.
# 2 is on the form drying. Determined to meet the deadline.

canopyboy · « **Reply #2311 on:** June 23, 2014, 09:54:00 PM »

Spraying Krystal tonight for the first time. Having trouble getting the gun set right, but otherwise like the stuff. Dries fast and sands up nice. Another 30 minutes and I'll head down to label the bow and apply the (hopefully) final coat.

Pat B · « **Reply #2312 on:** June 23, 2014, 10:24:00 PM »

I got the tips flipped today. Moving at a snails paste. d;^)

Pat B · « **Reply #2313 on:** June 23, 2014, 10:27:00 PM »

I got tips flipped today. Moving at a snails pace...but still moving! d;^)

macbow · « **Reply #2314 on:** June 24, 2014, 10:38:00 AM »

Got my planB BBI. Trilam out of the form and cleaned up this morning.
Now to get the riser/handle made and glued on.

KellyG · « **Reply #2315 on:** June 24, 2014, 05:41:00 PM »

Pat at least you are moving. Have not shaved any wood and I am past my deadline.

red hill · « **Reply #2316 on:** June 24, 2014, 10:00:00 PM »

Me, too, Kelly. Glueing a bamboo backing on an Osage board tomorrow for número tres. I think I'll start doing three "practice" bows every time I start a bow from now on. This is getting old!

kevin_h · « **Reply #2317 on:** June 24, 2014, 10:30:00 PM »

Handle and backing on a yew bamboo combo...

jsweka · « **Reply #2318 on:** June 25, 2014, 10:18:00 PM »

Tonight I had the pleasure of test driving the bow canopyboy will be sending his recipient. Dang, it's a sweet shooter and will make somebody very happy. I'm now thinking that the next one I build for myself will be similar.

I also got to try out the bow Justin built for him. Very nice work Justin and that sucker shot a heavy ash arrow with authority.

I'm now kind of regretting not getting in the swap this year, but I wasn't sure of the time my work schedule was going to allow this past spring. Next year....

razorback · « **Reply #2319 on:** June 26, 2014, 08:03:00 PM »

Glad I'm not the only delinquent, Kelly. My hickory pyramid is coming along nicely, just have to manage the humidity so it doesn't do anything funny.

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