2024 Bow Swap Progress Thread - Open

[Buemaker]

Swap bow is on it’s way, hope it makes it safely across the pond. I enclosed the bow’s specs with the package, but forgot to say the riser is Bocote with a Jatoba I beam. So the victim can read it here?
So many nice bows being made this year.

[4 point]

I got a package from ups this morning. I’ll get some pics up later.

[Crooked Stic]

I got a package from USPS ------
It was glass from Kenny 

[Buemaker]

Stic, did’nt happen without pics.

[Crooked Stic]

Oh no a Norwegian Roy 

[John Scifres]

I milled down my handle for the fiberglass sleeve layup.  The router table made short work of that.  (Disclaimer: I do not recommend this for anyone who is inexperienced with power tools and especially those that spin sharp bits/blades really fast.) Hand tools would be a much safer and surer way to get there.  Wear your PPE!

I still have some shaping and one scary cut to make before the fiberglass work.  I might get to that on Saturday but pondering some crappie fishing instead.  Gonna be cold though.  Decisions...decisions...

Credit to Big Jim for the jig design and techniques for doing from his video tutorial.

[Crooked Stic]

I learned from Big Jim videos. I use my tablesaw to remove the excess. You should round those corners.

[4 point]

Put a few arrows thru my swap bow tonight. Shoots really nice. I’m gonna have to go down in poundage. I haven’t shot since last fall. My shoulders angry. I’ll try to get a semi full draw pic tomorrow

[Crooked Stic]

That's a nice one. Liking the I beam.

[EvilDogBeast]

Made it back home.  Thank you all for the support, it really meant a lot.

Going to spend the day catching up and updating my tracking sheet.  Will post a status update by tomorrow.

[kennym]

Lookin good Trav!  Hopin the shoulder lets up a bit, that ain't fun!!

[Crooked Stic]

Well I reckon not a victim on this last batch unless I getting the Bue bow

[Mo_coon-catcher]

I got a little tiller work done today. I have a few pounds to drop but it’s close to bough to get the overlays on. I’m using what I believe is Brazil wood as the lower layer and pink ivory on top. There’s still some hand shock that I’m working on tuning out but it’s much better than the first few shots.

Kyle

[Mad Max]

You have it bending good Kyle

[Mo_coon-catcher]

Thank you sir

I got the overlays on and tips shaped out. I’ve been shooting it and trying to get the handshock settled down. It’s not horrible but more than I would like. I think it’s coming from both limbs having a swoop to the same side. So instead of the vibration cancelling theyre amplifying each other. The string lines up between nocks and handle but off toward the side of each limb. Theres not much set at around 3/4” and it’s pretty fast without hitting the bows full draw but it feels like the limb swoop is pulling the arrow into the handle. I’ve got some tweaking to do. I was hoping that lightening the tips by going ahead and shaping them would help, and it did, but not enough yet.

Kyle

[Nicholi]

I have a package at home... I will have pics shortly.

[jess stuart]

UPS tracking shows another one has been delivered.  Hope the victim is home.

[Crooked Stic]

Did not get it yet Jess 

[Smguinnip]

UPS tracking shows another one has been delivered.  Hope the victim is home.

had to work late last night making sure that the eclipse traffic flowed smoothly, but found a pleasant surprise when i got home. assembled the limbs and strung it this morning before i left work just because i couldn't help myself. i will get some pictures when i get home today. it's a beauty and i cant wait to run some arrows through it. thanks for sending such a sweet bow Jess.

[Mo_coon-catcher]

I got the diamond leather stamps in yesterday, and played around with them. I think it’ll make a great texture for a handle wrap. There’s 3 sizes to play with so I may get creative.

Kyle