Author Topic: 2021 Bow Swap Progress Thread - Complete (Read 145844 times)

Longcruise · « **Reply #1180 on:** May 12, 2021, 02:52:55 PM »

Wenge. Not fun to work with but lovely in the end.

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #1181 on:** May 12, 2021, 04:48:31 PM »

Why isn't it fun to work with?

Longcruise · « **Reply #1182 on:** May 12, 2021, 06:04:17 PM »

Slivers and very open grain. Gotta be very careful feathering the fades. Open grain is a PITA to fill at finish time. I rub it ful of SG for filler. I ordered some thick Starbond and am thinking it might be just the ticket for the job. We'll see!

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #1183 on:** May 12, 2021, 06:06:13 PM »

Don't think I'd like that...

BO-R · « **Reply #1184 on:** May 13, 2021, 07:51:17 AM »

Well back at putting things together for the swap...
going with zebra on this one.

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #1185 on:** May 14, 2021, 05:54:32 AM »

That looks sharp..

skeaterbait · « **Reply #1186 on:** May 14, 2021, 05:13:43 PM »

Finally on vacation for week. Progress will be made.

wood carver 2 · « **Reply #1187 on:** May 14, 2021, 05:26:05 PM »

I’ve been working on my second candidate bow. It came in heavy due to my leaving the backing bamboo a bit thick. 🤬
So, I have been scraping and sanding at it for some time. This afternoon, I got it to brace height and I think it looks good. It’s still a bit heavy, but that’s something I can fix. I left it strung for now and I’ll see how it handles it.
I’ll post a picture later.
Dave.

wood carver 2 · « **Reply #1188 on:** May 14, 2021, 06:01:50 PM »

Here are my swap bow candidates. The one with no string is a mild r/d. Osage and walnut with mosaic tip overlays. It’s right on my poor victim’s lower weight requirement and it shoots well.
The strung bow is the one that I would prefer to send, only because I think it’s prettier and it should be a performer. It’s a highly r/d longbow. Osage, canary wood, walnut and some mosaic. If I can drop a few more pounds I’ll be a happy camper.
Dave.

wood carver 2 · « **Reply #1189 on:** May 14, 2021, 06:02:46 PM »

I forgot, it also has a zebra and maple I beam.
Dave.

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #1190 on:** May 14, 2021, 06:27:45 PM »

Nice work, Dave.

Atta boy, Lonnie..

rainman · « **Reply #1191 on:** May 14, 2021, 07:09:00 PM »

Anyone else accidently put a snakeskin on with the wrong side down? Asking for a friend.

Mad Max · « **Reply #1192 on:** May 14, 2021, 07:11:07 PM »

looking good guy's

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #1193 on:** May 14, 2021, 07:31:53 PM »

Dan, tell your friend, not me..

rainman · « **Reply #1194 on:** May 14, 2021, 09:32:07 PM »

ROY lol

wood carver 2 · « **Reply #1195 on:** May 14, 2021, 09:33:29 PM »

Thanks Roy. 👍🏻
Dave.

caleb0100 · « **Reply #1196 on:** May 14, 2021, 10:17:57 PM »

Everyone’s progress is looking great!
Dave, you can send me both bows, and I’ll let you know which is best

rainman · « **Reply #1197 on:** May 15, 2021, 08:27:00 AM »

Luckily I realized my mistake early enough to catch it and not damage the skin.

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #1198 on:** May 15, 2021, 08:50:23 AM »

Ah, so it was you?

LOL

Nice job.

Shredd · « **Reply #1199 on:** May 15, 2021, 09:49:32 AM »

Nice work Gentlemen...

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