2024 Bow Swap Progress Thread - Open

[EvilDogBeast]

Well, our official build period is now finished.  This is the first time we've had people run past the grace period since I've been doing this, so please bear with me while I decide the best course of action.  For the sake of transparency, I am looking at a couple different options.  The first is to implement the forwarding rule listed in the signup thread.  The only thing that gives me pause is how close these two are to finishing.  Another option is to let the victims choose their fate, but I hate to ruin what little surprise there is left.

Either way, I have some phone calls to make today.  I'll keep you all posted.

[canopyboy]

Whoops! I thought the end of the month was the grace period. I suppose I’m failing on all counts now. Bow needs a little more final sanding and then just finish. I have been home two days in the last two weeks, but getting home late tonight and home all week. I should have no problem getting it shipped by the end of the week. However, if my victim wants I can send the bow Kenny made me tomorrow per the rules of engagement.

-Dave

[canopyboy]

And Chris, it’s a testament to the job you’ve done that this is the first swap you’ve had to deal with this.

 

[EvilDogBeast]

Thanks Dave.  I feel like I'm constantly screwing it up.

Spoke to Nick, he is shipping as well.  We will be closed out once these arrive.

[Buemaker]

Evil, you have done a great job and you have certainly NOT screwed up.

[jess stuart]

Yes a fantastic job!!

[4 point]

I think you’ve done a great job with it Chris. Thank you for doing it!

[kennym]

I think you do awesome, and it's a job I wouldn't want at all...

[Roy from Pa]

Chris you did excellent..

[Nicholi]

Chris, great work!

Like he said, I have shipped. Thanks for your patience everyone!

[canopyboy]

Final sanding done. Seems to shoot pretty well too. I really like this bow. Hope it’s worth the wait for my victim.

Sealer coats tomorrow.

[canopyboy]

Last sealer coat sprayed. Sand, ink, and final coat tomorrow night. String is done. Handle wrap and pack over the weekend. (Want to give the finish time to fully cure.) planning to ship Monday. (Puts me a day past what I thought was the grace period. So three strikes…  )

[Crooked Stic]

Ima waitin

[canopyboy]

The bow really needed one extra coat, but I think it looks pretty darn good. The debate was whether or not to put a grip on it and cover the racing stripe up or not. I like this style with a grip personally, but my daughter and a friend who bothe have one without say I shouldn’t put one on. Unless my victim chimes in within the next couple hours to the contrary, I will put the grip on this evening. I have a piece of alligator that I shot with my own bow like this that seems fitting. I know I said I’d ship today, but I’m a day behind with the extra coat of finish. Should be packed tonight and dropped off in the am.

[EvilDogBeast]

That looks sharp!

[Kirkll]

That S splice on those limb veneers is elegant… I like the extra length of it.

[Noah70]

I’ve never shot with a grip added on, so I’m going to be very happy with it just the way it is.  Thanks for the added care and attention to the finishing, it should be well cured by the time it gets here.  Beautiful work !!

[Crooked Stic]

Looks good to mo me

[canopyboy]

Ok, she's done and ready to ship in the morning. I may be the last to ship, but since there are still some bows in transit I don't want to ruin what little surprise is left. Thanks to my victim and the rest of the Bench for your patience. Evil -- I'll forward the tracking as soon as I have it.

[4 point]

Someone is gonna get a good one there, Dave builds a nice bow!