2022 Bow Swap Progress Thread - Finished

[kennym]

Great job folks, and thanks to Chris for doing the real work!!

[Longcruise]

I would like to volunteer as another participant for next year. I should probably post a few pictures of the bows I’ve built separately for reference of worthiness. 

In my opinion, the only thing that the swap needs is a few more participants. Other than that, it was great.
Thank you Chris for running the swap.
Dave.

This is a basic misunderstanding of the point of the bow swap.  While it's encouraged that participants have some basic experience,  it's stated purpose is to encourage attempting new techniques and methods.

Probably need to look pretty far back in swap history to find that,  but it's there.

[EvilDogBeast]

I would like to volunteer as another participant for next year. I should probably post a few pictures of the bows I’ve built separately for reference of worthiness. 

You are always welcome to join!  The only thing we ask is that you can produce a functional bow.

This is a basic misunderstanding of the point of the bow swap.  While it's encouraged that participants have some basic experience,  it's stated purpose is to encourage attempting new techniques and methods.

Probably need to look pretty far back in swap history to find that,  but it's there.

This is 100% correct!  It is posted in the sign-up thread "agreement" every year.  To roughly quote, the goal of the swap is not to score yourself a sweet bow.  Rather, it is to challenge yourself to improve and build the best bow you possibly can.  The idea behind the swap is to progress a bowyer's skill by encouraging them to leave their comfort zone.  Everyone is welcome!

Edit:  I went back and checked the sign-up.  It's the first few sentences.

[SJTalley2004]

I've built about a dozen in the last year, some were destined for the burn pile before they went in the oven but for the sake of learning I kept going. I've since found what seems to be working for me but I'm always trying to improve and value critiques as part of the process of improving. Should have what I believe will be my best to date out of the form this evening, just letting it rest before filling the hose and letting it cook now.