2014 Annual Bow Swap

[kennym]

Had time to work on the swapper, but no pics just yet.....

May have to keep it for myself, its a little heavy for my victim at 750 # @280"   :D   (actually will start stacking before that)  

[Trux Turning]

Quilted maple looks really good under glass- you can leave it natural or stain it- both come out nice.
Dang Kenny if it was 749.5#s@280 it would be perfect...

[Dmaxshawn]

Whew Ive been looking for some quilted maple myself thats going to be a stunner.

Snakey osage is nice too.

Kenny I needed 751

[KellyG]

you cant go wrong with any kind of maple. Looking good folks looking good.

[KellyG]

Ok Mike got his swap bow already so we are 1.33% complete this year!

[Todd Cook]

Kenny, 700# is about my limit. Can you shave a little off?

[Roy from Pa]

Took the swap bow out of the clamps. Pretty sexy but it's not going to make the 50#+ weight I need, more like low 40's so it's going to be Roy's bow and I need to make another bow for the swap. I had my suspicions because the belly lam was thinner than I need to get over 50, that's why I added the red elm lam. I even cut 4" off it and took her down to 60" and still believe it will only be low 40's. I have till July so no big hurry... It's all fun..

 

 

[Echatham]

Roy if it ends up at 45# that will be just fine.  ive kinda been thinking 45-50 might be a better weight for me at the moment.  ive been shooting 55# and im having a hard time shooting it well, shooting lighter bows much better.

[Roy from Pa]

I'll keep that in mind, Eric.    And yes a lighter weight bow will make you a much better shooter...

[LittleBen]

Originally posted by Roy from Pa:
I'll keep that in mind, Eric.     And yes a lighter weight bow will make you a much better shooter...

Very true ... If only I could hunt with a 30# recurve, I'd be a legend!

I find that my accuracy is best at or below 40#. I can shoot 50# acceptably well for hunting at reasonable ranges ... but for the 3-D course ... less is more.

[Zradix]

pretty curves Roy.

[fujimo]

i dunno Roy- yer a bow building machine- you must have barns full of them- sounds like a ploy to just build another coupl-a bows  

[Roy from Pa]

Thanks Wayne, it was a little experiment. Just wish it was over 50#. But then again, it's going to be mine.  

[Trapper Rob]

Sweet looking bow Roy.

[Trux Turning]

Well I got my trade bow shipped out today so be on the look out for it.

And then I got a call from my wife about a package that arrived today... Were you expecting a box from Dave Lint I'm asked- right away I'm thinking trade bow and I'm right. The only problem is I'm out of town and won't be able to open it for a few days so now the anticipation really kicks in- plus the wife gets to torment me a bit. Here's what I know about it so far-
 

[Trux Turning]

[halfseminole]

Well, I had a come to Jesus meeting with the bow I was testing for my swap recipient.  I think I have firewood now, will have to check later when my hands work right again.  Think I'm just gonna go with tried-and-true with one of my designs that I already know works.  I think experimentatin' is for those who possess functional hands.  Mine will probably be retiring form this gig after the swap and the horsebow I just posted about.  I can shoot or make.  I have to pick, and I'm gonna pick shoot.  Can probably still make arrows OK though.  We'll see.

[KellyG]

Well we are 3% complete and with that one going out you have a 1.66% chance have having a trux special.

[soy]

[scars]

Wow, I feel like such a slacker. Once I put the safety backing on I have not touched it or even made a tillering string for Mr ****s swap bow.

Well Trux since I have not sent my bow out yet I know that your bow is not for me. Oh well life goes on.

Kelly I hope your leg is getting better.

Roy, If you need to send that beautiful disappointment somewhere then Santa Cruz Mountains might be just the place.  

Soy here is another pair of Sunglasses for you    

Awesome bows Trad gangers.