Author Topic: 2017 Bow Swap (Read 33932 times)

Krasus · « **Reply #60 on:** March 09, 2017, 03:35:00 PM »

Got mine on the tillering tree.

Walt Francis · « **Reply #61 on:** March 09, 2017, 05:37:00 PM »

Some good looking bows in the works. I finally finished the kitchen remodel and am nearly done with the bonus/archery/fishing room. The garage is next, hopefully I will get started on mine in the next couple of weeks.

Mad Max · « **Reply #62 on:** March 10, 2017, 06:55:00 PM »

I got mine out of the oven and cleaned off the buggers.
Ready for overlay's/underlays and tiller.

Mad Max · « **Reply #63 on:** March 14, 2017, 07:25:00 PM »

Mad Max · « **Reply #64 on:** March 18, 2017, 04:38:00 PM »

How is everybody coming along?

Mo_coon-catcher · « **Reply #65 on:** March 18, 2017, 05:45:00 PM »

I havnt been able to make any progress since the trade started and got the persimmon Stave roughed out. In about a month or so, I should be able to start working on bows again. I've been layed up with a broken tallus and punctured eye. I should be allowed to start placing my weight on my foot again in a few more weeks, and after the next eye surgery heals, I should be able to start lifting more and excerting more efforts to stuff., though I still won't have my full vision back yet. But the goal is an ELB design, if I can remember correctly 78" long. I plan to make pointed tips with built up silk thread wrap nocks, using tightening loops on both ends of the string. I tried that string type on a 100# Black Cherry EWB, and I liked it, though the cherry didn't too much. I was able to utilize very shallow single side nocks without the string slipping off. I'll make a black locust reflex deflex as a back up if I'm not excited with how this one turns out. I need to figure out how to post pictures from my phone, the persimmon has a near color to the wood. Sort of a lavender gray.

Kyle

passion for knowledge · « **Reply #66 on:** March 18, 2017, 06:06:00 PM »

Hope the recovery is quick and complete.

Mad Max · « **Reply #67 on:** March 18, 2017, 06:22:00 PM »

Get well
Sounds like a cool bow

monterey · « **Reply #68 on:** March 18, 2017, 08:46:00 PM »

This is all making me wish I'd jumped in :(

Dan Landis · « **Reply #69 on:** March 19, 2017, 02:02:00 PM »

I got my plan B bow tillered to my recipient's draw length. Till I get it sanded out will probably come in slightly under or right on the low end of the desired weight. If it's too low I'll pike it a little. Will try to get some pics up with my phone, the camera isn't working too well anymore. Hope to get it all prettied up by the end of the week, if all goes well.

mikkekeswick · « **Reply #70 on:** March 20, 2017, 09:25:00 AM »

I haven't had time to do much work on anything yet, I got the woods sorted out and dimensioned but that is it so far.

Krasus · « **Reply #71 on:** March 20, 2017, 11:52:00 PM »

Just cut my grip and sight window. Tips all shaped and finished. Now to just finish the handle shaping.

Does my victim care if the poundage is slightly under? (2 to 3 lbs). It's bang on now. But I'll lose some at final sanding.

Mo_coon-catcher · « **Reply #72 on:** March 21, 2017, 08:49:00 AM »

For whoever a got me, I'm not picky about the poundage. if it comes in a little light, I'll be just as happy with it. Well tillered beats out a litle higher poundage.

Kyle

KellyG · « **Reply #73 on:** March 21, 2017, 03:52:00 PM »

Looking good.

Kyle get better we don't need you getting splinters in your good eye just yet.

Dan Landis · « **Reply #74 on:** March 21, 2017, 07:29:00 PM »

A little light on poundage is fine with me, if it is coming my way.

Dan Landis · « **Reply #75 on:** March 23, 2017, 02:52:00 PM »

My plan B bow came in almost 5lbs under the low end of my recipient's desired range. I shortened each limb by 1" and checked the tiller. My pull rope was pulling straight down the line and all looked good until, POP! It cracked on the outside corner of one of the wiggles, about mid limb. Now It's on to plan "B" and a half I guess you would call it. I'm going to make a two piece out of it and make a new bottom limb. This thing is starting to be a pain in the butt. Maybe the third time will be the charm.

Mad Max · « **Reply #76 on:** March 23, 2017, 06:22:00 PM »

Mine came in 5# over, so I narrowed the limbs 3/16"
Awesome
I been wanting to narrow those limbs, should smoke the arrows.

Mo_coon-catcher · « **Reply #77 on:** March 23, 2017, 06:43:00 PM »

That looks awesome! And is coming alig quickly.
It's difficult not being able to work on anything l, especially when you have a vision in your head of what you want to build.

Kyle

Mad Max · « **Reply #78 on:** March 23, 2017, 08:39:00 PM »

Quote

Originally posted by Mo_coon-catcher:
That looks awesome! And is coming alig quickly.
It's difficult not being able to work on anything l, especially when you have a vision in your head of what you want to build.

Kyle

June 30th
You have some time
Get well

passion for knowledge · « **Reply #79 on:** March 24, 2017, 04:55:00 PM »

Mine became a 2 piece today - not on purpose!

Oh well, it happens.

Had it to full draw a few times previously with no problem. Glad it broke on me and not my recipient!

Was 62# @ 28' last time I tested it.

I'd best get going on the next one.

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