2016 Bow Swap

[Krasus]

Glued up yesterday. I'll pop it out of the form tonight.

[wood carver 2]

I've been working on my swap bow. Trying to reduce weight. It came in too heavy.
Dave.

[PZee]

Hi all....

Worked on my bow this weekend, but it delaminated at the fade. I will have to start again.

Thanks

Peter

[SportHunter]

Built a new hot box, materials ready to go, going to glue up soon.

[wood carver 2]

I got off work early today so I put my swap bow on a severe diet. I sharpened up my scraper and worked the edges until it lost most of the excess weight. It still needs to lose some more weight, but I'm getting close. I got it to brace height and it looks good to my eye. One more major step in this build, and if I don't mess it up, I'll be happy with it.
Dave.

[EwokArcher]

I'd be happy with a heavier or lightweight  bow.

[inksoup]

i said before, my specs are not sharp. it can be heavier or lighter.

as long as maker is happy i am happy.

best.

[Dan Landis]

A little heavier is fine with me also.

[Horn Chaser]

Weight is not important to me. No worries here if it is lighter or heavier.

[inksoup]

actually i really would like to have too heavy bow for fun.

wood carver: if it is not mine, can you please consult to kellyg for if it is possible to switch the victims?  :D

btw: kelly: i was not able to ship the bow yet. it is still in fethiye that is my previous town. i will be shipping in a week, since i will back in old town next week. sorry for delay but it was not my hand.

best.

[talkingcabbage]

I've been having trouble with finish curing on this bocote in the riser.  Haven't had this much trouble before.  I'm using a spray poly now, but I just put in an order with Big Jim for some Krystal.  Hopefully that will work a bit better.  I think having it catalyze versus having to cure over the oily wood should help.

Does anyone have experience with Krystal finish?  Mind giving me some pointers before I start?  The bow is all done -- I've just been waiting for about 4 weeks for this poly to "set", but nothing is changing, so I am.  Sorry to my victim.  You should've had your bow by now.  I'll make sure I shoot it a bunch for you before I ship  

[BenBow]

If I'm working with oily wood I put on a base coat of shellac as it isn't affected by oily wood. It dries quick then I can use whatever finish I want.

[Trux Turning]

I use shellac as a base coat as well. Krystal will go over it with no problem and is a fast drying durable finish.

[peanut39350]

I use krystal that i got from big jim look on page 7 of this topic and you can see my victims bow that was sprayed with krystal

[mikkekeswick]

Shellac is your best friend.  

[KellyG]

sounds like a lot of bows getting worked on. 10 days folks till the first dead.

[talkingcabbage]

Sounds like I need some shellac.  Thanks a bunch guys!  I appreciate the help.

[razorback]

Like everyone else, life is crazy at the moment but will have a bow in the mail by the end of the week.

[Roy from Pa]

Kelly, how many bows are still not sent?

[Krasus]

I'm doing final shaping on riser tomore after work then final sand hopefully on wed. Then spray finish and should be done!