2021 Bow Swap Progress Thread - Complete

[Crooked Stic]

Shredd that is G10 I got off the big auction. I have several cut off pieces that will work for more tips. Almost like the maple is floating.

[Shredd]

Looks cool... Has a pearl like look to it...

[wood carver 2]

I got some work done on a bow today. Osage and walnut.
I’m not sure if this will be my swap bow.

I also glued up two more risers. Canary wood, zebra wood and a mosaic accent.
I’ll build another bow and decide which one to send.

Dave.

[Roy from Pa]

Very nice, Dave

That's how I want to make the next riser I put together...

[rainman]

Ran into a snag and starved a glue joint gluing on the handle.  Hopefully I can fix it or I will be starting a new bow.

[Roy from Pa]

Damn, hope you can fix it up.

[wood carver 2]

Very nice, Dave

That's how I want to make the next riser I put together...

Thanks Roy. The mosaic is pretty easy to make. I did it wrong before and it wouldn’t bend into the curve, so I glued up a block and sliced it into thin strips. Then I cut some thin veneers and ran everything through the drum sander. I was able to get the backing strips down to 1/32” thick with no problems. I do love that drum sander!
Dave.

[Roy from Pa]

 

[skeaterbait]

It's not 3°, I am at the tail end of my cold, no other urgent issues calling this morning...

It must be bow shop day!!!!!!!

[kennym]

Skeeter, take care of the urgent issues before ya get clear to the shop, you’ll just hafta go back ( hope ya make it)

[Birdbow76]

Swap bow’s done and should ship out early next week. I designed this bow to be d’shaped when strung but have good speed and be easy to shoot. Green glass, boo cores, locally cut walnut, some red elm accents and 64”50#.

[skeaterbait]

Ok, I have plan A in place and I am happy enough with it that I see no need in plan B. However, I am never opposed to having backups so I would welcome input on Plan A backups.

Plan A is Bocote riser and veneers.

Plan A backup 1, Cedar riser with I beam, just not sure between bocote or maple for the I beam.

Plan A backup 2. Cherry riser and no clue on the veneers. Far left is a wood that I can't seem to retain the name of, no matter how many times Kenny tells me. You can see in the pic that it seems to darken over time, like Osage. Then we have Birdseye maple, spalted maple, cedar and curly maple. The maples, I was thinking about dying to a color that would be better suited with the cherry. I welcome any input on the options.

[Mad Max]

Nice one bird

skeater---Cedar with the maple I beam

[wood carver 2]

Green glass and walnut look great together. Especially with the bamboo for contrast. Very nice bow.
Skeater, it’s hard to choose. I like the spalted maple and also the cedar the most, but any of your choices will look great.
Dave.

[Roy from Pa]

Michael, very nice.

Lonnie, Plan A backup 1, Cedar riser with I beam, just not sure between bocote or maple for the I beam.

[Crooked Stic]

Bacote I say.
My swap has the string stretching now. Be ready to ship next week.

[Roy from Pa]

What type string ya use, Mike?

[Crooked Stic]

D 97
Got her all done today. Will shoot it some tomorrow. Got a nice no sheen finish gonna be good for hunting. Sealskin rest. Will get some outside pics tomorrow.

[Roy from Pa]

 

[kennym]

Looks sharp Mike!!