Author Topic: 2023 Bow Swap Progress Thread - Complete (Read 45671 times)

John Scifres · « **Reply #400 on:** April 26, 2023, 09:39:45 PM »

I'm getting closer on mine. Tiller's good. Had a hiccup but it isn't as bad as I feared. Shot the bow a bunch today and working to get her tamed as far as handshock. It's not awful especially with heavy arrows but I can get it better. Tuning, finessing the tiller, some fluff on the string and losing mass at the tips ought to do it. I wish I had some low stretch string material. I read that helps a lot too. Here's a little video about handshock.

rainman · « **Reply #401 on:** May 03, 2023, 10:23:46 PM »

Stabbed myself in the hand last week cleaning out dishwasher so I can get back to tillering this weekend.

Jon Lipovac · « **Reply #402 on:** May 04, 2023, 05:20:03 PM »

Well, I got the Swap Bow that I built for Stic repaired and packaged up.

I used Pirateship.com to pay for the postage and I recommend everyone look into this for themselves.
When I sent it the first time via USPS, I paid almost $29 to ship it.
Through Pirateship.com it is going back to him via UPS for less than $9.

Nicholi · « **Reply #403 on:** May 04, 2023, 07:57:47 PM »

Getting the finish on. Not too much left to go!

EvilDogBeast · « **Reply #404 on:** May 05, 2023, 02:20:04 AM »

Looking good!

Jon Lipovac · « **Reply #405 on:** May 05, 2023, 09:28:58 AM »

Looking good Nicholi.

What is the blue material? G10 I assume?

Nicholi · « **Reply #406 on:** May 05, 2023, 04:59:35 PM »

You are correct, G10.

John Scifres · « **Reply #407 on:** May 05, 2023, 07:34:57 PM »

My swap bow is shooting pretty sweet now. I'm pondering the finish at this point. I have a new video about edited. She's such a good shooter for me, it's going to be tough to let her go.

OldRawhide42 · « **Reply #408 on:** May 05, 2023, 07:49:15 PM »

Nicholi where are you getting blue G10 ??

Appalachian Hillbilly · « **Reply #409 on:** May 05, 2023, 10:06:39 PM »

Got the new limbs on a I hit weight !

Spent the evening sanding. Had a little bit of tillering to do but it came in real nice. Got some more finish sanding to do in the morning and it will be ready for the finish. Should ship this week!