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Main Boards => The Bowyer's Bench => Topic started by: ChekDE on August 22, 2013, 02:43:00 PM

Title: Updated Pics...New Project and to Trad Gang
Post by: ChekDE on August 22, 2013, 02:43:00 PM

I've been stalking this site for many years now.  I want to thank everyone for the posts and helpful information.  I started building bows and virtually everything I've learned has been from all of you.  Thanks!!!

Here's one of my most recent projects that's almost finished.  When it is finished, I will post more pics.

Riser- bubinga, Birdseye maple, red elm.  Limbs- core is action boo, red cedar under clear glass.  

It's coming along nicely!    (http:// [url=http://s215.photobucket.com/user/Chek1970/media/Bows/Bowpic1.jpg.html]   [img]http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc8/Chek1970/Bows/Bowpic1.jpg)[/url] [/IMG]  (http:// [url=http://s215.photobucket.com/user/Chek1970/media/Bows/bowpic3.jpg.html]   [img]http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc8/Chek1970/Bows/bowpic3.jpg)[/url] [/IMG]  (http:// [url=http://s215.photobucket.com/user/Chek1970/media/Bows/photo.jpg.html]   [img]http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc8/Chek1970/Bows/photo.jpg)[/url] [/IMG]

Title: Re: Updated Pics...New Project and to Trad Gang
Post by: rmorris on August 22, 2013, 02:47:00 PM

Very nice and welcome!

Title: Re: Updated Pics...New Project and to Trad Gang
Post by: Trux Turning on August 22, 2013, 03:20:00 PM

Nice! Looking forward to more pics>>---->

Title: Re: Updated Pics...New Project and to Trad Gang
Post by: MoeM on August 22, 2013, 03:21:00 PM

Sweet- and I`d kill for a 240V version of that ridgid....

Title: Re: Updated Pics...New Project and to Trad Gang
Post by: jsweka on August 22, 2013, 08:28:00 PM

Oh yes...we need more pics.  Look great.

Title: Re: Updated Pics...New Project and to Trad Gang
Post by: Roy from Pa on August 22, 2013, 08:32:00 PM

I guess it's Ok..   :laughing:  

LOL, JK there. Looks real nice and welcome to the gang.

Title: Re: Updated Pics...New Project and to Trad Gang
Post by: SportHunter on August 22, 2013, 09:14:00 PM

Nice work Chek, welcome!

Title: Re: Updated Pics...New Project and to Trad Gang
Post by: goobersan on August 22, 2013, 09:33:00 PM

I have the same sander. you do much nicer work on yours. great job!

Title: Re: Updated Pics...New Project and to Trad Gang
Post by: JJB on August 22, 2013, 09:50:00 PM

Looking really good, keep us posted on your work!
-Jay

Title: Re: Updated Pics...New Project and to Trad Gang
Post by: ChekDE on August 22, 2013, 11:37:00 PM

Thanks for the great comments.  More to come.  Had a set back with the limb tips and using old glue!  Had to regrind and reglue.  Was hoping to have shot it and put a finish on, but, that will happen in a couple days.  

I'll post new pics of the project then.

Title: Re: Updated Pics...New Project and to Trad Gang
Post by: D on August 23, 2013, 12:39:00 AM

That looks awesome.  I like how you have the grip shaped.  Look forward to seeing how it turns out.

Title: Re: Updated Pics...New Project and to Trad Gang
Post by: chackworth3 on August 23, 2013, 09:46:00 AM

Looks good! I like it. Ready to see the rest of it! Welcome!

Title: Re: Updated Pics...New Project and to Trad Gang
Post by: ChekDE on August 28, 2013, 10:04:00 AM

Updated Pics of Finished Bow...  almost...  needs more coats of finish.  Great shooter!!!!  Finished at about 45lbs @ 28"  Right on target!!!!

(http:// [url=http://s215.photobucket.com/user/Chek1970/media/Bows/Finish4.jpg.html] [img]http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc8/Chek1970/Bows/Finish4.jpg)[/url] [/IMG]   (http:// [url=http://s215.photobucket.com/user/Chek1970/media/Bows/Finish3.jpg.html] [img]http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc8/Chek1970/Bows/Finish3.jpg)[/url]   (http:// [url=http://s215.photobucket.com/user/Chek1970/media/Bows/Finich2.jpg.html] [img]http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc8/Chek1970/Bows/Finich2.jpg)[/url] [/IMG]  (http://http [url=http://s215.photobucket.com/user/Chek1970/media/Bows/Finish1.jpg.html] [img]http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc8/Chek1970/Bows/Finish1.jpg)[/url] [/IMG]

Title: Re: Updated Pics...New Project and to Trad Gang
Post by: Roy from Pa on August 28, 2013, 11:36:00 AM

Sweet..

Title: Re: Updated Pics...New Project and to Trad Gang
Post by: cunruhshoot on August 28, 2013, 11:39:00 AM

Beautiful work and the added bonus is...it flings arrows!