Author Topic: 2019 Bow Swap Thread (Read 204339 times)

TradBowyer · « **Reply #1240 on:** March 26, 2019, 09:10:17 PM »

well, at the start of this thing...I thought...why not do something I've never done before. I've always wanted to build a hill style longbow so I thought why not? so, I built a form and pulled the prototype bow off the form today. Thanks to some on here for tips on layup, I was able to hit #50 right off the form. once I sand it, i'll probably lose a couple pounds but overall, came out right where I wanted it...so I've pretty much set on one of these or a selfbow for the trade...just need to make a decision and go with it.

Flem · « **Reply #1241 on:** March 26, 2019, 10:46:09 PM »

Quote from: TradBowyer on March 26, 2019, 09:10:17 PM

well, at the start of this thing...I thought...why not do something I've never done before. I've always wanted to build a hill style longbow so I thought why not? so, I built a form and pulled the prototype bow off the form today. Thanks to some on here for tips on layup, I was able to hit #50 right off the form. once I sand it, i'll probably lose a couple pounds but overall, came out right where I wanted it...so I've pretty much set on one of these or a selfbow for the trade...just need to make a decision and go with it.

Thats awesome! Good on you. Now where are the pics?

Buemaker · « **Reply #1242 on:** March 27, 2019, 10:42:01 AM »

Had a serious shop cleaning. Was in great need after the Bloodwood and Rosewood masacre and spraying. That fine Bloodwood dust are real greasy and clogs the dust suction machine. Have two takedown recurves finished including the swap bow. Shall make strings tomorrow.

goobersan · « **Reply #1243 on:** March 27, 2019, 10:52:14 AM »

Great job Bue

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #1244 on:** March 27, 2019, 11:42:44 AM »

Atta boy, Bue.

Someone is gonna be very happy when they get a bow you built.

Buemaker · « **Reply #1245 on:** March 27, 2019, 04:28:00 PM »

Trade bow is finished, just need a string. I will let the finish cure a couple more days before shipping.

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Buemaker · « **Reply #1246 on:** March 27, 2019, 04:35:57 PM »

Trying one from PB to see if it comes out clearer.

Bvas · « **Reply #1247 on:** March 27, 2019, 04:38:42 PM »

Mighty fine work Bue!!

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #1248 on:** March 27, 2019, 04:40:05 PM »

Very nice, Bue.

What type of hide is that?

Buemaker · « **Reply #1249 on:** March 27, 2019, 04:50:26 PM »

Seal.

wood carver 2 · « **Reply #1250 on:** March 27, 2019, 05:38:48 PM »

Nice 👍🏻. Have you tried using seal skin for arrow rests and strike plates? It’s super slick and quiet.
Dave.

Buemaker · « **Reply #1251 on:** March 27, 2019, 06:16:35 PM »

Yes that works fine. I might put it on the trade bow.

BMorv · « **Reply #1252 on:** March 27, 2019, 06:21:03 PM »

I don't think anyone would mind if that bow showed up on their doorstep.

skeaterbait · « **Reply #1253 on:** March 27, 2019, 06:40:18 PM »

Did your swap bow shoot that hole in the skin? Very fine work sir.

Buemaker · « **Reply #1254 on:** March 27, 2019, 06:43:57 PM »

Need that hole to access the router spindle.

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #1255 on:** March 27, 2019, 08:59:38 PM »

Cool on seal skin..

Flem · « **Reply #1256 on:** March 27, 2019, 09:39:48 PM »

Beautiful work Bue. You are obviously a master craftsman

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #1257 on:** March 28, 2019, 05:02:57 AM »

Got the osage belly lam and red elm core lams z spliced up last night and an awesome birdseye maple riser prepped. Prepped tip overlays out of black ebony. First time using that, got it at an estate sale for a guy who built gun stocks. Got a bunch of awesome wood at that sale.

Buemaker · « **Reply #1258 on:** March 28, 2019, 06:38:41 AM »

That sounds good Roy. I am sure it will work out this time.

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #1259 on:** March 28, 2019, 06:53:53 AM »

Thanks, Bue.

Ifin it doesn't, I'll make ah gwass bow...

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