2016 Bow Swap

[canopyboy]

So I'm hoping someone has a package in the next couple of days, but I forgot to check on the delivery time before I left.

[Roy from Pa]

Very nice, Dave.

[peanut39350]

Good looking bow I didn't think I would like the green glass but it looks good

[canopyboy]

I heard there's a bow waiting for me when I get home. Can't wait.

[KellyG]

well I cant wait to see pic of it.

[wood carver 2]

After a long hard day at work it sure is nice to get home and find a mailing tube waiting for me.
Inside I found the beautiful longbow that Dave ( canopyboy ) built.
Dave, you really blew me away! The bow looks great in your pictures, but in my hands it is a knockout! I can't believe how light it is in the hand. Tired as I am, I still shot about 60 arrows to try it out. It draws as smooth as silk and hits right where I'm looking. I can't wait to show it off to my friends.
Thank you Dave!

[canopyboy]

Tonight I made it home and finally got to check out the package that awaited. Inside was a fine trilam backed with snakeskin from rainman. Unfortunately, it's late, I'm exhausted, it's raining, and we are running on generator at the moment. So ... shooting will have to wait until tomorrow.

More to come!!

[die_dunkelheit]

So... the bow from rainman came in with the rain?

[Dan Landis]

Got mine late yesterday, a beautiful creation by Mikkekewick.  At least I think that's who it's from, going by the shipping information on the package.  It's a beautiful 3 pcs. with yew belly lams under clear glass, black glass on back of limbs.  Riser is a combo of yew and marble wood I believe, with accent stripes.  Will try to get some pics up soon.  we're getting pounded by rain today and calling for more the next few days, hope to get a few shots through it between showers.  

Thanks Mike for a beautiful bow, one worth waiting for!

[SportHunter]

Three bows received and no pics, come one guys, lets see those bows.

[canopyboy]

Originally posted by die_dunkelheit:
So... the bow from rainman came in with the rain?

Not really, it was sunny when it came I think.

Funny story -- Dan shipped it and it came while I was on the west coast visiting family. It was showing undelivered when he first checked and then someone ended up signing for it. However, no word came to him from me or posted up here so he began to worry. Turns out my wife got the missed delivery notice and went and picked it up for me. But for some reason she saw no reason to tell me about it. If Dan hadn't eventually reached out to make sure everything was alright, I might still not know it was there as it was hidden (accidently I've been assured) behind the coat rack.

[canopyboy]

Originally posted by wood carver 2:
After a long hard day at work it sure is nice to get home and find a mailing tube waiting for me.
Inside I found the beautiful longbow that Dave ( canopyboy ) built.
Dave, you really blew me away! The bow looks great in your pictures, but in my hands it is a knockout! I can't believe how light it is in the hand. Tired as I am, I still shot about 60 arrows to try it out. It draws as smooth as silk and hits right where I'm looking. I can't wait to show it off to my friends.
Thank you Dave!

So another funny story -- Dave had my name in the swap last year. He built a beautiful bow for my wife as I figured I already had enough.

Then it gets better. I had posted this year that I was going to challenge myself to make a 2 piece. So Dave reached out via PM or email (I can't remember which) and asked if I wanted to collaborate remotely as he was going to try the same thing. It always felt funny talking to him about how I was building his bow. Luckily, he was a step or two ahead and able to feed me a few hints so that I could avoid a few pitfalls. Except about how strong the tenon had to be. He failed to mention that...

   

[KellyG]

I am tracking we are down to 2 bows needing to go out. one was waiting on info from me and the bowyer to get back to town. I believe.

The other I was told was almost done.

[wood carver 2]

Gee Dave, I thought that you would have listened to Big Jim in his videos about the glass reinforced tenon...       If it makes you feel better, you did a way better job than I did. And I like the racing stripes.
I think I'll go shoot my new bow now.      
Dave.

[Dan Landis]

Ok here we go, sorry for the poor quality, cell phone, poor lighting, etc.  Will get some better one if this rain ever stops.

 

 

 

 

The pics don't do it justice, hopefully Mike will chime in and give us a little on this build.

[canopyboy]

Nice! We're wrapping this thing up in style.

[inksoup]

this is lovely bow... i really like the design...
did you receive it or will you be shipping it dan?

best.

[KellyG]

Dan received that one. From Mike in the UK.

I am tracking only Ink and Walt need to get their bows.

Please let me know if I am mistaken on this point.


Mike you do great work. Man every year I think man I could stack the deck and get me on for X or Z but I just cant do that for you never know what the hat will get you.

I sat this one out and will next year too. Only because of work. But I will drop my retirement On Monday. That means 1 Oct 2017 I will be on the retirement rolls and no longer on the Active roles.

So I bet I can get one done for our 18 Swap.  

[Dan Landis]

Yeah Ink I'll be hanging on to this one for sure.  Mike did an excellent job, love the wood combo, the lines, everything about it.

Kelly does that mean you are retiring or just retiring from active service?

[KellyG]

Active duty; I was not smart enough to invest when I was younger so I still have to work  but I don't think it will be as hard.