2014 Annual Bow Swap

[Echatham]

Thanks!  I think they will both turn out alright.  Hard part is picking one to run with.  Wonder what kind of handle ????? likes.....

[Echatham]

Well id love to have ya over... That be a heck of a drive for you though.

[KellyG]

Man I did not get on here at all yesterday and wow some get bows being worked on for sure. Keep the pics coming and great work so far.

[Todd Cook]

I decided to mix it up on .......'s bow, ended up sassafras belly, walnut back. Riser is wenge, walnut and sapele in between. Gonna be 58" hopefully about 55 pounds.
 

[Todd Cook]

And the back.

 

[delongbows]

That looks awesome Todd!!!! Excellent wood combo...can't wait to see it when it's all done.

[Roy from Pa]

Very nice, Todd.

[redbeard126]

Lots of great looking bows, lams and staves so far! Guess I need to get my rear in gear! I have one more to finish up and then on to ****'s bow.

[goobersan]

My second swap and you guys are definitely stepping it up a notch. Well Done !!            
I should be getting materials in a couple weeks. Hopefully have something to show shortly after

anybody seen Kiwi ???

[D]

Holy crap I haven't looked on here in lime a day or so and yall have wore it out. Great looking work being done....as usual.   I like all of what I see. From the glass to the selfbows it all is great.

[Roy from Pa]

Last time I seen Kiwi, he was running from the cops:)

[KellyG]

I think his shop ate him! Big Bob you are the closest to him so we might have to send you in for a search and rescue!

[timbermoose]

damn todd!! lookin' sweet! i like that combo.

[talkingcabbage]

Looking good guys!  I'm surprised at all the work done so far.  I just got a walnut board from the local Amish today with some really pretty grain.  As soon as I can find a camera I'll take some pics.

Here's a question for everyone; I'm thinking of doing a 3 piece t/d with the curly walnut on one side of the limbs and some real nicely grained hickory on the other.  So what's your preference?  Walnut on back and hickory on belly, or vise versa?  What say you?

[timbermoose]

dark for back and light for belly. my $.02

[wood carver 2]

Wow Todd, that sure came out nice! I can't wait to see that riser carved.
T.C., from a hunter's point of view I like the dark wood on the back, unless the wood has natural camo like figured myrtle or olive wood.
Just my 2 cents.
I sure wish it would warm up a little. I have some parts for my plan A bow sitting in the garage waiting for me.
Dave.

[delongbows]

I'm with timbermoose.

[halfseminole]

I wish it would warm up too.  This weather isn't anything like we usually have, and it's really starting to hurt.  That, and the fact I fell off my front steps yesterday an got a bone bruise on my bad hip, a wrenched back and I sprained my good shoulder.  I'll be starting late, I guess...

[cunruhshoot]

Eric - I will trust you to select what you think would be the best handle grip for me!     :D

[bigbob2]

Kelly NZ is just a bit far across the ditch for me to swim over and see where Kiwi is at.    love the walnut.