2016 Bow Swap

[mikkekeswick]

Mine is finally finished....lots of stuff has been happening to slow me down but I got there in the end  
I'll be packing it up and sending tomorrow. Kenny i'll let you know the tracking number asap.

[SportHunter]

As far as I can tell from communications within this thread, 14 have shipped, 12 have received out of 24 participants so that means ~10 to go.

[canopyboy]

Well, close, but no ceeegar. I will not be ready to ship on time or within the grace period for the first time since the swap started. But like I said, I'm close:

 

This bow broke my first nock at 20 yds or more in almost 2 years. While my shooting has improved over the same period, I seem to have managed to keep my nocks intact. Boy, I had a lot of fun shooting it in. I can't wait to finish its twin.

 

It's sanded down to 180 grit. I was hoping to finish it Sunday, but my time was reprioritized for me and I ended up painting my daughter's room a slightly less hideous color than the one she chose 5 years ago. Now I leave on a quick trip only to return to my outlaws in town. This poor pair of sticks will have to wait a week before I'll be able to get back to it and get it sprayed.

[Crittergetter]

Very nice David!

[wood carver 2]

Looking good!
Dave.

[inksoup]

lovely bow canopyboy... it is kind of hill style, isn't it?

[Roy from Pa]

Sweet dude.

[SportHunter]

That bow is looking great David.

[jsweka]

Nice Dave.  

No fire poker there  

[canopyboy]

You know John, you have one heck of a nice fire poker now. Heck, you kept both halves, right? Part of me wanted to keep one, the bigger part didn't want to see either half again.

Yes sir Ink! It is most definitely a Hill style.

Y'all know what? I'm waiting to get home to recheck that bow. The picture makes the overlays look lopsided. Kinda bothering me, hope it is just the camera angle. If not, I've still got some sandpaper left.

[Roy from Pa]

Yup they are crooked as a dog's hind leg..  

[inksoup]

re: canopyboy... then thank you making me a hill style bow... i always wanted one  :D

[bowhntineverythingnh03743]

sweet Dave!

[inksoup]

is anybody know that kelly still alive?

[die_dunkelheit]

This is awesome, I'll be participating in the swap next year!

[Roy from Pa]

Kelly is in the military and has obligations that keeps him away at times.

[razorback]

You can mark me received. I got a beautiful mild r&d with clear glass over bocoate, I believe. In the process of packing so just had a quick look and then put it back in the tube.
My bowyer was unable to get one done so he followed the rules and passed his bow along and very difficult that must have been. I've had to do that in the past with an excellent bow, so I know how he feels. It is another testament to the character of the people who are on this site and participate in this swap.

[inksoup]

re: roy

ok got it... so who is looking after the swap thing.. . i need to post / give my new shipping address to deliver to my bowyer...

best.

[Roy from Pa]

I suggest sending Kelly a PM. He will eventually read it.

[Roy from Pa]

If you guys are ok with this. Ink, pm me your new address and the bowyer who is making / sending you a bow can pm me and I will forward him your address.