Post by: John Scifres on July 31, 2004, 11:42:00 PM
MOJam 2004 Commemorative Bow (http://residents.bowhunting.net/sticknstring/mj04cb.html)
Post by: Timo on July 31, 2004, 11:52:00 PM
I never tire of looking at these skins, as a finish.Just sssooo stricking on osage. I think we picked out a good set also?
And in a hotel? Bet the maids wondered what you did in that room? :confused:
I'll give ya :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Post by: Meathook on July 31, 2004, 11:54:00 PM
Post by: rocdoc on July 31, 2004, 11:57:00 PM
Don't know how I missed you at Mojam...sure wanted to meet you and Mickey. I got to meet Mickey, of course he's easy to spot, just look at every kid that walks by until you find one with no hair ;-) You'll just have to wear a flag on your head next year so's I can spot you.
Post by: sticshooter on August 01, 2004, 12:00:00 AM
Post by: Terry Green on August 01, 2004, 12:05:00 AM
I want one!!!!!! That is one cool pattern.
Post by: BunneyHunter on August 01, 2004, 12:24:00 AM
Post by: cjones on August 01, 2004, 12:24:00 AM
Post by: John Scifres on August 01, 2004, 12:55:00 AM
You know Tim, these things do stink a bit. I had the bow in my hot truck all day while I worked and then had a 5 hour drive home. I got a bit sick of fish skin smell. It's worth it though.
I kind of wondered about the maid. I cleaned up real well but there was that odor. I wonder what the maid thought of a fish smell in a hotel room. Maybe she's used to it :)
I have no doubt I'm addicted Chad.
See you next year rocdoc.
I got a turtle strike plate (Timo again) and a buffalo wool windicator (madpigslayer) to add also.
Post by: Dano on August 01, 2004, 01:02:00 AM
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Post by: Hackbow on August 01, 2004, 01:05:00 AM
Post by: Madpigslayer on August 01, 2004, 01:35:00 AM
secondly, you look way younger in person.
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thirdly, you didnt say goodbye to me at Mojam, you big jerk. :)
and last but not least...thanks for sharing. I too got some goods from the 'Jam that I just might hafta start werkin on.
...and I aint givin it to Hackbow either!!!! :D
Post by: John Scifres on August 01, 2004, 01:41:00 AM
Hacker, go to bed. You too Calvin! It's 58#@27"
Calvin, my departure from MOJam was not what I wanted it to be. I'm sorry I hurt your feelings. I'll try to be more sensitive next time :) Love...John
Post by: Madpigslayer on August 01, 2004, 01:42:00 AM
Post by: DCM on August 01, 2004, 08:20:00 AM
Those carp skins look really cool John. To be honest, I have no interest in snake for a bow backing but for some reason that fish skin is really appealing.
Post by: Timo on August 01, 2004, 08:33:00 AM
Post by: Linc on August 01, 2004, 08:38:00 AM
Post by: Timo on August 01, 2004, 08:57:00 AM
Post by: Linc on August 01, 2004, 09:00:00 AM
Tell Marty I said Hi. :wavey:
Post by: John Scifres on August 01, 2004, 03:37:00 PM
I got the overlays shaped.
(http://residents.bowhunting.net/sticknstring/mjcb17.JPG)
Post by: Linc on August 01, 2004, 03:59:00 PM
Post by: One eye on August 01, 2004, 04:22:00 PM
Thanks for sharing. That vise in on the 2x4 is a good idea.
Dan
Post by: loyd on August 02, 2004, 04:53:00 AM
Post by: Tom Leemans on August 02, 2004, 07:11:00 AM
Post by: the Ferret on August 02, 2004, 08:04:00 AM
I threw my carp skins in the back of my pickup at Mojam. Whew, truck smelled like a Chinese fish market for awhile. They are in a zip lock plastic bag now.
Post by: AZStickman on August 02, 2004, 08:23:00 AM
Post by: wingnut on August 02, 2004, 09:34:00 AM
That's a beaut. I'm working on my own hunting bow that will have the carp skins also.
Mike
Post by: John Scifres on August 02, 2004, 09:53:00 AM
Mickey, The tips look bigger in the pic than they really are. They will be reduced some but I want to shoot it to see how much shock it has. It was shocking pretty good a MOJam but I hadn't reduced them at all. This mesquite is pretty light and soft so I don't think it will be too bad on the elbows.
Thanks everyone for the nice comments. I have to be on the road all week but I'll get back to it on the weekend. This is a flying trip so no bowmaking at the Landmark Hotel in Leesville, LA :)
Post by: Timo on August 02, 2004, 09:57:00 AM
I was gonna tell ya at mojam, that I usually do my tip overlays before I lay down the skins,that way I don't have to be so "polite" with the files and sandpaper, but I see that you did a bang up job! :thumbsup:
Post by: Mozarkid on August 02, 2004, 10:16:00 AM
Post by: John Scifres on August 02, 2004, 10:16:00 AM
Yea, I thought about that. But it's really tough to get away with using a belt sander in a hotel :) It worked out OK but I scuffed the skins in a couple places.
Post by: Mark Baker on August 02, 2004, 11:39:00 AM
That Tim is a pretty good "idea" man too! Way to go....both of you.