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Author Topic: The blocks to BIG FOOT bow transformation has begun!  (Read 16559 times)

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Re: The blocks to BIG FOOT bow transformation has begun!
« Reply #120 on: March 22, 2012, 11:27:00 AM »
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Kirk what is the mosaic strip made of?
The mosaic materials on that block is a very dark black walnut and bamboo. i did another block using the same pattern using Wenge and bamboo and you'd be hard pressed to tell the difference.


Two down, one lay up to go here. Then things really start getting interesting...

 

 
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Re: The blocks to BIG FOOT bow transformation has begun!
« Reply #121 on: March 22, 2012, 02:00:00 PM »
This is pretty neat, to see your one bow being built.
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Re: The blocks to BIG FOOT bow transformation has begun!
« Reply #122 on: March 22, 2012, 02:08:00 PM »
Heck yeah it is!
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Re: The blocks to BIG FOOT bow transformation has begun!
« Reply #123 on: March 22, 2012, 02:40:00 PM »
You know what they say about guys with big hands... they need a big grip on their bow!    :laughing:  

That sharpie on the riser block looks like my big grip bigfoot! Watching the woods and grains has been very cool, but this is the moment where I finally can see the first hint at a bow inside that block!

Looking good on your block too Pete!!!
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Re: The blocks to BIG FOOT bow transformation has begun!
« Reply #124 on: March 22, 2012, 02:41:00 PM »
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This is pretty neat, to see your one bow being built.
Is it ever! Not only can Kirk build a bow, and build it beautifully, but he can put up with us guys asking for pictures and offers up some videos to boot. That guy is a good dude    :thumbsup:
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Re: The blocks to BIG FOOT bow transformation has begun!
« Reply #125 on: March 22, 2012, 04:10:00 PM »
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This is pretty neat, to see your one bow being built.
Is it ever! Not only can Kirk build a bow, and build it beautifully, but he can put up with us guys asking for pictures and offers up some videos to boot. That guy is a good dude     :thumbsup:  [/b]
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Re: The blocks to BIG FOOT bow transformation has begun!
« Reply #126 on: March 22, 2012, 04:11:00 PM »
Thom..you were talking about us 3 covering a wide spectrum of choices.

I'm getting a very small, high wrist grip...lol
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Re: The blocks to BIG FOOT bow transformation has begun!
« Reply #127 on: March 22, 2012, 04:41:00 PM »
something for Kirk to deal with all the snow  :campfire:    :campfire:    :coffee:    :coffee:  
 Kirk do you know this guy ?

 
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Re: The blocks to BIG FOOT bow transformation has begun!
« Reply #128 on: March 22, 2012, 04:46:00 PM »
I also like a high wrist, but I've got big hands so I requested an extra big grip. Actually I've never held a bow that felt like the handle was big enough.

My favorite grip so far is my Quinn recurve. I bought one after reading a bunch of threads about people complaining about how they are "just too big and blocky"  :)

I did hand traces for Kirk and emailed a few measurements along with a DVD of me shooting some bows. I figured the more he knew the better my chances of getting something good for me!

I also asked for the grip to be as far up to the shelf as reasonable. I have one bow where the arrow almost touches my knuckle and I like it! We'll see where it all ends up!

Hopefully we'll get to see some pics of a one piece soon!
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Re: The blocks to BIG FOOT bow transformation has begun!
« Reply #129 on: March 22, 2012, 05:05:00 PM »
I have to agree the outline of the riser on the block of wood  gives a glimps of what is inside,the wait gets harder from here on in.
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Re: The blocks to BIG FOOT bow transformation has begun!
« Reply #130 on: March 22, 2012, 05:57:00 PM »
With that gray fur, and sun glasses he looks like quite a few guys i know....i need a hint please.


This was what i woke up to this am...

 
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Re: The blocks to BIG FOOT bow transformation has begun!
« Reply #131 on: March 22, 2012, 06:13:00 PM »
Wow that's gorgeous, looks cold, but gorgeous!
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Re: The blocks to BIG FOOT bow transformation has begun!
« Reply #132 on: March 22, 2012, 07:18:00 PM »
Have to agree with Sticks. Is this where Gracie get to do her running?
 The pic above is of a freind of mine, but when I first saw your pic Kirk I thought you and Martin could be related.  :)
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Re: The blocks to BIG FOOT bow transformation has begun!
« Reply #133 on: March 22, 2012, 08:33:00 PM »
Yup... She's got a full acre to run and she LOVES the snow! Our 5 mo. old  Springer named "Gracie" for you guys that haven't seen my shop helper.

   

   

She was a bit younger in this photo. My official "Bow Inspector".

 

no bow pics yet John... maybe later this eve....Kirk
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Re: The blocks to BIG FOOT bow transformation has begun!
« Reply #134 on: March 22, 2012, 08:40:00 PM »
Ah man, don't let her eat too much "bow snot" it might effect her growth!
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Re: The blocks to BIG FOOT bow transformation has begun!
« Reply #135 on: March 22, 2012, 08:44:00 PM »
I love the look of snow piled up on bare branches

....but there's a time for it and the end of March ain't it...lol

She's gettin big..
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Re: The blocks to BIG FOOT bow transformation has begun!
« Reply #136 on: March 22, 2012, 10:28:00 PM »
I am PUMPED........believe it or not I have a TD sasquatch ordered in zebrawood and black glass!! Just looking at those beautifully grained risers has me drooling. Great thread, and love the videos Kirk. PLEASE follow it up to the completed bows. Can't wait for mine!
  Also, didn't know about the walnut/bamboo comparision, interesting.
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Re: The blocks to BIG FOOT bow transformation has begun!
« Reply #137 on: March 23, 2012, 01:25:00 AM »
Well it's getting late here and I'm ready to hit the shower and dive into the sack....But first...

We have something resembling a bow here i thought I'd post.


First off we have the parts

 


And here is the step by step going into the form.

 


 


Now we are cooking!

 

Notice those wedges there? That's my insurance i get good tight lamination's in the belly ramps without turning up the pressure to much


 


Here ya go John, Yours is the first one that has got the right shape.

 


 


 
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Re: The blocks to BIG FOOT bow transformation has begun!
« Reply #138 on: March 23, 2012, 03:07:00 AM »
Those green limbs are so cool!!!!!


God bless you all, Steve
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Re: The blocks to BIG FOOT bow transformation has begun!
« Reply #139 on: March 23, 2012, 06:11:00 AM »
Kirk thanks for all the pics its great seeing the pieces of wood coming together making bows.Keep the pics coming!!!!  :thumbsup:
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