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Title: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Crittergetter on December 30, 2014, 07:39:00 PM

With deer season winding down I figured I needed another project, and what would be better than a bow!!! Got a shipment from Big Jim yesterday!         (http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k359/crittergetter76/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-12/A0032EC8-2E65-4B72-BDE9-30AF747BC857_zpsfo46jrrm.jpg) (http://s324.photobucket.com/user/crittergetter76/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-12/A0032EC8-2E65-4B72-BDE9-30AF747BC857_zpsfo46jrrm.jpg.html)  cocobolo and Tiger myrtle riser with cocobolo veneers! I'm gonna build this one for a buddy of mine. It's a surprise!  Hope he likes it. Im not gonna do a build along cause everything I learned I learned from you guys. But I will post a few pics as I go!

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: chackworth3 on December 30, 2014, 08:34:00 PM

Some good looking cocobolo

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Bodork on December 31, 2014, 02:03:00 PM

I thought it was bacote but whatever it is, it's beautiful!

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Bowjunkie on December 31, 2014, 03:28:00 PM

Yeah, I thought it was bocote also.

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Roy from Pa on December 31, 2014, 03:58:00 PM

I'd be buying me ah new band saw before I tackled that purty wood.   :)

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: drewsbow on December 31, 2014, 05:44:00 PM

nice

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Crittergetter on December 31, 2014, 06:18:00 PM

It's actually darker than it looks here. I've got an overhead light right above it. Maybe that's why. Roy, I already got the riser pieces cut down so I'm pretty sure I can get by without it the rest of the way. I can grind down ther riser and limb profile on my big sander if I have to. But just in case I have been throwing a lot of sweet talk at my baby!! Lol.

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: bigbob2 on January 01, 2015, 03:23:00 AM

That is some seriously nice timber there!

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Zradix on January 02, 2015, 03:50:00 PM

It's pretty stuff.

REALLY PRETTY for cocobolo.

Looks just like bocote to me...and I am a big fan of bocote.
...funny what lighting will do

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Crittergetter on January 02, 2015, 09:19:00 PM

Got my lams all skived and glued together this afternoon. But I did make a rookie mistake! Had my board clamped to my grinding table,   (http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k359/crittergetter76/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01/4A37D238-90A9-4B26-8B7D-AB65A9CF46A0_zpsqfjrcxkf.jpg) (http://s324.photobucket.com/user/crittergetter76/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01/4A37D238-90A9-4B26-8B7D-AB65A9CF46A0_zpsqfjrcxkf.jpg.html)  guess I didn't have it all the way to the belt and startd grinding the first joint on a set of parellels. Apparently I didn't have a good grip on them either!    (http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k359/crittergetter76/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01/A93AA86D-7A43-4055-92BB-25A415149D6B_zpswublwoti.jpg) (http://s324.photobucket.com/user/crittergetter76/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01/A93AA86D-7A43-4055-92BB-25A415149D6B_zpswublwoti.jpg.html)  I couldn't have lined that shot up any better if I tried!! Thank God they didn't break. Just had to touch up the ends a little!! Lesson learned!

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: fujimo on January 02, 2015, 09:53:00 PM

better buy a lotto ticket!

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: mikkekeswick on January 03, 2015, 02:40:00 AM

No buy ten! You'll be rich!

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 03, 2015, 06:28:00 AM

You guys from east Texas..  
LOL

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: jsweka on January 03, 2015, 09:13:00 AM

Sorry, but that's pretty funny.
Glad you didn't ruin any materials.

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Crittergetter on January 03, 2015, 10:47:00 AM

It was pretty funny, after I stood there and looked around trying to figure out what just happened!    :thumbsup:

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 03, 2015, 11:20:00 AM

Ah heck it's only a glass bow...  :)    :laughing:

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Ranger44 on January 03, 2015, 12:34:00 PM

Very pretty wood.

Does that qualify as a "lam Robinhood?"   :)

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: wood carver 2 on January 03, 2015, 03:06:00 PM

Good shooting though...    ;)  
Dave.

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Wagstaff on January 04, 2015, 12:51:00 PM

That had to be an interesting moment...  You got lucky all around.!

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: rockkiller on January 04, 2015, 01:39:00 PM

Real nice group    :archer:

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Crittergetter on January 05, 2015, 09:09:00 PM

Got her glued up this evening. About what number bow does a guy stop stressing out during a glue up?!!?   :knothead:      (http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k359/crittergetter76/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01/350D3C43-0A2D-45E7-BCB7-B08DFBFB6FBB_zpsez8fydcq.jpg) (http://s324.photobucket.com/user/crittergetter76/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01/350D3C43-0A2D-45E7-BCB7-B08DFBFB6FBB_zpsez8fydcq.jpg.html)

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Crittergetter on January 07, 2015, 09:04:00 AM

I couldn't help but peal the tape off and take a look. Lighting isn't that good. Love that coco! The glass is streaky but what's a guy gonna do??!   (http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k359/crittergetter76/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01/FC1A223C-3083-4D0C-B06E-E50494D01EE9_zpsiaftw1uu.jpg) (http://s324.photobucket.com/user/crittergetter76/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01/FC1A223C-3083-4D0C-B06E-E50494D01EE9_zpsiaftw1uu.jpg.html)   (http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k359/crittergetter76/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01/C1C69758-39D8-441E-BABB-BE7C54BEC635_zpsdpvlqbng.jpg) (http://s324.photobucket.com/user/crittergetter76/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01/C1C69758-39D8-441E-BABB-BE7C54BEC635_zpsdpvlqbng.jpg.html)

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 07, 2015, 09:10:00 AM

Nice and them are some sexy slippers too...  :)

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Buemaker on January 07, 2015, 09:22:00 AM

Looking good rocketman.   ;)   Bue--.

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Zradix on January 07, 2015, 10:12:00 AM

Looks very nice.

Can definitely see the red in the coco in these pics.
Pretty!

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: BenM on January 07, 2015, 10:21:00 AM

Crazy looking Cocobolo

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Crittergetter on January 07, 2015, 10:37:00 AM

It ain't just the slippers!!!   :biglaugh:

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 07, 2015, 12:16:00 PM

Ah geezeus here we go.. LOL

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Zradix on January 07, 2015, 12:19:00 PM

don't wear your gloves when sanding that bow.
   :knothead:

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Crittergetter on January 07, 2015, 01:13:00 PM

:laughing:    :laughing:  !!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: DanielB89 on January 08, 2015, 10:04:00 AM

posting to remember to check this out.  That looks great so far!

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Crittergetter on January 08, 2015, 01:41:00 PM

Put some tape back on and got the limbs profiled. That's as far as I'm gonna get this week. Headed out in a few hours to take my oldest daughter hunting in west tx. I'm taking a bow along because does and spikes are still open out there!   (http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k359/crittergetter76/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01/2B3DB4AD-A20A-4C32-8276-82C992C689AE_zps6cy4mplc.jpg) (http://s324.photobucket.com/user/crittergetter76/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01/2B3DB4AD-A20A-4C32-8276-82C992C689AE_zps6cy4mplc.jpg.html)   (http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k359/crittergetter76/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01/47AE0BB9-CE33-49CD-BF1D-00E4CE87E115_zpsw7osifme.jpg) (http://s324.photobucket.com/user/crittergetter76/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01/47AE0BB9-CE33-49CD-BF1D-00E4CE87E115_zpsw7osifme.jpg.html)
I really wanted to put a string on her and see it bend before I left. But looks like it'll be next week.

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 08, 2015, 02:45:00 PM

What kind of finish is that?   :)

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Crittergetter on January 08, 2015, 04:23:00 PM

Albino bat wing!

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 08, 2015, 04:27:00 PM

Sweet..  :)

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: bigbob2 on January 08, 2015, 05:35:00 PM

'albino bat wing'   :biglaugh:    :biglaugh:    :biglaugh:

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Crittergetter on January 13, 2015, 12:48:00 AM

I'm back! Got the string grooves cut in and put a string on and checked weight. Pulling about 62#. Hoping to end up a little under 55 by the time I trap and round the edges. Tiller is about 3/16 positive. I also picked up some Red Stag antler for overlays the other day. Gonna have to splice a piece in the handel area but it wont be visible by the time I shape the grip and put a wrap on it. What do y'all think?   (http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k359/crittergetter76/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01/3FDA3F6E-7243-49DC-AA35-0CFBE0D317B6_zpspvxfpurx.jpg) (http://s324.photobucket.com/user/crittergetter76/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01/3FDA3F6E-7243-49DC-AA35-0CFBE0D317B6_zpspvxfpurx.jpg.html)

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: bigbob2 on January 13, 2015, 02:31:00 AM

think it's going to look pretty darn good!

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Buemaker on January 13, 2015, 05:21:00 AM

Should look very good. Bue--.

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Pheonixarcher on January 13, 2015, 06:13:00 AM

Red Stag antler!!! Now that is really going to be cool. That's some good looking stuff. If you have any extra, I'd be glad to take it off your hands. Lol. Nice job so far. Can't wait to see the finished product.

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: ianpc on January 13, 2015, 08:06:00 AM

Love those coco limbs... Looks great!

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Crittergetter on January 15, 2015, 10:57:00 AM

Got a little more done today. Work keeps getting in the way! Prepped all the antler per Big Jim's instructions and glued em up with smooth on.   (http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k359/crittergetter76/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01/C915B7C8-29DB-4A18-A771-07278FB574D0_zpsnpwmsicw.jpg) (http://s324.photobucket.com/user/crittergetter76/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01/C915B7C8-29DB-4A18-A771-07278FB574D0_zpsnpwmsicw.jpg.html)   (http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k359/crittergetter76/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01/A3A9E641-28DA-47BF-A2AA-8AC9505F13D6_zps61ooqit8.jpg) (http://s324.photobucket.com/user/crittergetter76/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01/A3A9E641-28DA-47BF-A2AA-8AC9505F13D6_zps61ooqit8.jpg.html)  With these clamps I keep going back and checking them every 15 min or so for the first couple hours. Guess I'm a little paranoid!   :scared:

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 15, 2015, 11:02:00 AM

Geeze, ya glued them on upside down..  :)

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Crittergetter on January 15, 2015, 11:05:00 AM

Phoenix, if I had extra id gladly pass some on. I learned 2 things while doing these. 1. Buy more than u think your gonna need. 2. Get the biggest flattest pieces you can! I had to grind these thin enough to get them clamped down that by that time I had very little room for error!  I just hope they turn out!

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Crittergetter on January 15, 2015, 11:08:00 AM

Roy, do I need to start my own "thumpin list"!!   :deadhorse:  LMBO!!! you'll be glad to know that I did edit out my slippers this time! Just for you!!

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 15, 2015, 11:22:00 AM

Why, did ya have your bunny slippers on today?   :)

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Crittergetter on January 15, 2015, 11:58:00 AM

Close but no cigar!!   (http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k359/crittergetter76/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01/1F494891-0B1F-4805-B47B-284B7FC696D0_zps9feqz9bc.jpg) (http://s324.photobucket.com/user/crittergetter76/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01/1F494891-0B1F-4805-B47B-284B7FC696D0_zps9feqz9bc.jpg.html)

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 15, 2015, 12:27:00 PM

LMAO...    :laughing:

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: MB_Sweden on January 17, 2015, 07:02:00 AM

Thanks for sharing!

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: hoo-ray on January 17, 2015, 07:53:00 PM

Thanks for sharing.   I really like the cocobolo.  Can't wait to see it finished.  Josh

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Crittergetter on January 19, 2015, 11:57:00 PM

I was able to work on it some more this evening after work. Got the grip, tips and shelf roughed in. Still not happy with the tips but I'll finesse them along when I trap the edges.    

  (http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k359/crittergetter76/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01/0DA792BF-AC86-4379-BD9C-5FC6E5627AE0_zpsnkc3ydok.jpg) (http://s324.photobucket.com/user/crittergetter76/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01/0DA792BF-AC86-4379-BD9C-5FC6E5627AE0_zpsnkc3ydok.jpg.html)   (http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k359/crittergetter76/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01/896F8934-0C34-4D1A-B0DD-16F4DC1E7C4E_zpsoil5dr8e.jpg) (http://s324.photobucket.com/user/crittergetter76/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01/896F8934-0C34-4D1A-B0DD-16F4DC1E7C4E_zpsoil5dr8e.jpg.html)

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Buemaker on January 20, 2015, 05:20:00 AM

Coming along nicely. Bue--.

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 20, 2015, 08:37:00 AM

Very nice...

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Crittergetter on January 21, 2015, 09:27:00 PM

Alright, trapped the limbs and rounded the edges. Got er down to 57 lbs. still got to fade in the overlays and round the edges a little more. Hope to get down to 55# by the time I get to final sanding. Took it out and put a few arrows through it and it hits Hard!!! My arrows for my 64"er were way weak. This one is 62". And it's Fast!!   (http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k359/crittergetter76/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01/08675001-5A5D-4AD8-A62B-B5DB6B3A4DB4_zpswy9nsjsc.jpg) (http://s324.photobucket.com/user/crittergetter76/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01/08675001-5A5D-4AD8-A62B-B5DB6B3A4DB4_zpswy9nsjsc.jpg.html)   (http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k359/crittergetter76/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01/BF1F475F-BCA8-4080-8C0C-4981C4428980_zpsqqvxblen.jpg) (http://s324.photobucket.com/user/crittergetter76/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01/BF1F475F-BCA8-4080-8C0C-4981C4428980_zpsqqvxblen.jpg.html)   (http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k359/crittergetter76/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01/B0BF5260-0AC8-40C0-B2D5-530CF2359295_zpsgawss0t9.jpg) (http://s324.photobucket.com/user/crittergetter76/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01/B0BF5260-0AC8-40C0-B2D5-530CF2359295_zpsgawss0t9.jpg.html)

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: JJB on January 21, 2015, 09:46:00 PM

That's looking great!
-Jay

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: bigbob2 on January 22, 2015, 05:45:00 PM

looks great!

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: chackworth3 on January 22, 2015, 06:04:00 PM

Looking good!

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Crittergetter on January 22, 2015, 08:50:00 PM

Yea, I made weight!! That's something you'll never hear me say outside of bow building! Lol. Anyhow, she's 55# at 27" and 62" ntn. And I'm pretty happy bout how she shoots!  All sanded down and ready for some buffalo hide!   (http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k359/crittergetter76/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01/E93DAB9E-0A4C-468F-9459-D3D0A98BF6A6_zps3o4b7a17.jpg) (http://s324.photobucket.com/user/crittergetter76/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01/E93DAB9E-0A4C-468F-9459-D3D0A98BF6A6_zps3o4b7a17.jpg.html)   (http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k359/crittergetter76/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01/12F05B5B-B850-43E1-9EFB-983FBF8521B8_zpsretvhoph.jpg) (http://s324.photobucket.com/user/crittergetter76/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01/12F05B5B-B850-43E1-9EFB-983FBF8521B8_zpsretvhoph.jpg.html)   (http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k359/crittergetter76/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01/2429AA74-22B2-481A-BAF9-4041EF865687_zps5xjk7exu.jpg) (http://s324.photobucket.com/user/crittergetter76/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01/2429AA74-22B2-481A-BAF9-4041EF865687_zps5xjk7exu.jpg.html)  I'm still not crazy about the tips. They look fat to me. Think I'll shave em down some more. What do y'all think?

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: bigbob2 on January 22, 2015, 09:53:00 PM

Look fine from my end!

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Trux Turning on January 22, 2015, 10:07:00 PM

Awesome! Good looking bow- those antler tips and
overlays came out nice.

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Pheonixarcher on January 22, 2015, 10:35:00 PM

That's one to be proud of!!  That red stag antler looks great. It's hard to judge the tips without seeing more of the limb, but from that angle, it looks like you could trim a little weight off. The shape looks good though.

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Crittergetter on January 23, 2015, 12:08:00 AM

Thx guys, The tips are 1/2" wide but the thickness is what bothers me. I'm seriously considering grinding these off and going back with some thinner pieces. They are bugging the crap outta me!    (http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k359/crittergetter76/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01/2C319700-1D81-49CB-9684-B1FDC4A74A9F_zpsdikow6mt.jpg) (http://s324.photobucket.com/user/crittergetter76/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01/2C319700-1D81-49CB-9684-B1FDC4A74A9F_zpsdikow6mt.jpg.html)    (http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k359/crittergetter76/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01/B2040962-E386-440F-9A55-764FAB7F1DB8_zps8nixturp.jpg) (http://s324.photobucket.com/user/crittergetter76/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01/B2040962-E386-440F-9A55-764FAB7F1DB8_zps8nixturp.jpg.html)

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Pheonixarcher on January 23, 2015, 12:28:00 AM

Now I see what you mean. You'll not likely notice any adverse affects from them, but if they are aesthetically displeasing, I'd fix them. Not sure what you used underneath the antler, but some scrap .030 black glass works great, and blends into the limb glass flawlessly. You could even grind it down to .020 and be safe with that anler overlay.

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Crittergetter on January 23, 2015, 12:55:00 AM

Thanks, I used black woven glass under the antler to reinforce the tips.

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Buemaker on January 23, 2015, 04:31:00 AM

Very nice and a good job. If the shape of the tips bother you it looks like you have plenty of material to make them smaller. I know one wants to keep the outer decorative skin of the staghorn intact, but sometimes one has to file it off. Happened to me. Bue--.

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Thadbow on January 23, 2015, 04:48:00 AM

Very nice job!

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 23, 2015, 08:12:00 AM

Yup those tips suck... Why don't you just package that bow and ship it to me? I'll shoot it for a couple years and if I don't like it then I'll ship it back..  :)  LOL

Or you could take the tips off, use thinner black glass or don't use glass at all, thin the horn on the bottom side and glue them back on. Or just ship the bow to me..  :)

Very nice I think....

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Crittergetter on January 23, 2015, 11:39:00 AM

Well Roy I would, buuuutt. This one is going to another bud! Maybe next time! I think I'll do as Bue said and just remove a little more material. Make the fades more gradual and round em a little more while trying to leave some of the outer "skin"! If I still don't like em then I'll take em off. Thx for the "tips"! Lol

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: kennym on January 23, 2015, 12:35:00 PM

They look good Randy, if anything I would just round the sharp corners a bit and leave the texture on a strip in center....  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: ianpc on January 23, 2015, 02:55:00 PM

Those tips look awesome... i really like that bow! nice work.

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Crittergetter on January 23, 2015, 06:07:00 PM

Well, that's a little better.    (http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k359/crittergetter76/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01/287227D7-DA4E-4A77-980D-61E6D1F1E09E_zpsifusqkvy.jpg) (http://s324.photobucket.com/user/crittergetter76/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01/287227D7-DA4E-4A77-980D-61E6D1F1E09E_zpsifusqkvy.jpg.html)    (http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k359/crittergetter76/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01/162586AA-9281-40E4-B185-D857C82E673D_zpsx0gv9awe.jpg) (http://s324.photobucket.com/user/crittergetter76/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01/162586AA-9281-40E4-B185-D857C82E673D_zpsx0gv9awe.jpg.html)  definately learned a few things on this one! I'll post a few more pics after it gets sprayed. Thx everyone!

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: kennym on January 23, 2015, 07:15:00 PM

Nice job!!

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: KellyG on January 24, 2015, 07:27:00 PM

Looks good to me

Side note I might have to polish an antler tips for my next bow. that might be sweet.

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: JJB on January 24, 2015, 08:30:00 PM

I think it looks nice, good job.
-Jay

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Crittergetter on February 05, 2015, 04:41:00 PM

All done finally!   (http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k359/crittergetter76/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-02/1A34020D-B1DF-41CF-8DF7-361F18C0DDA6_zpsze44yjxc.jpg) (http://s324.photobucket.com/user/crittergetter76/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-02/1A34020D-B1DF-41CF-8DF7-361F18C0DDA6_zpsze44yjxc.jpg.html)   (http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k359/crittergetter76/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-02/7BB6303F-4E80-4F72-A564-6B00E33F74C7_zpspwcks1ib.jpg) (http://s324.photobucket.com/user/crittergetter76/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-02/7BB6303F-4E80-4F72-A564-6B00E33F74C7_zpspwcks1ib.jpg.html)   (http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k359/crittergetter76/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-02/B8A5AA04-9D65-4FD6-9CA7-700999DCABD0_zpsktyhr7hz.jpg) (http://s324.photobucket.com/user/crittergetter76/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-02/B8A5AA04-9D65-4FD6-9CA7-700999DCABD0_zpsktyhr7hz.jpg.html)  dang streaky glass really pisses me off! Oh well, to late now! Lol. decided to go ahead and put some beaver tail on the handel.   (http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k359/crittergetter76/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-02/DBFE3F26-A499-4044-BA2E-F2835610A04B_zpsbujm6quz.jpg) (http://s324.photobucket.com/user/crittergetter76/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-02/DBFE3F26-A499-4044-BA2E-F2835610A04B_zpsbujm6quz.jpg.html)  and can't forget the full draw!   (http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k359/crittergetter76/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-02/FD52958F-9CE9-4EAE-B36A-54B02A5183DC_zps4gyw4il9.jpg) (http://s324.photobucket.com/user/crittergetter76/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-02/FD52958F-9CE9-4EAE-B36A-54B02A5183DC_zps4gyw4il9.jpg.html)

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Buemaker on February 05, 2015, 05:33:00 PM

Turned out real nice. Bue--.

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 05, 2015, 06:02:00 PM

Tips are still fat...   :)

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Crooked Stic on February 05, 2015, 06:23:00 PM

It is already deadly and it is not even glued up yet      :scared:

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Crittergetter on February 05, 2015, 07:29:00 PM

Roy, you might wanna duck! I just picked up a hammer and threw it in a north easterly direction!!   :knothead:

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 05, 2015, 08:09:00 PM

Ifin ya throw a hammer like ya shoot a bow, then I hain't skeered..   :)

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Crittergetter on February 05, 2015, 10:19:00 PM

LoL. I'm a fixin to move yer name to the top or yer thumpin list so's ya can kick yer own butt!   :smileystooges:

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Pheonixarcher on February 06, 2015, 12:49:00 AM

Lol! That's funny right ther!

Turned out great. I like the addition of the beaver tail.

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 06, 2015, 05:20:00 AM

Beaver tail makes the handle look fat too.   :)  LOL here comes another hammer

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: beachbowhunter on February 10, 2015, 12:52:00 AM

Well I'll be darned. A huge tube with a bow that looks exactly like this one showed up at my work today!!

Hey Roy, the tips not only aren't fat they're downright dainty. The Critter did a super job on this bow. The cocobolo is super cool looking!  The bow really reminds me of a Marriah Chinook LB. Always wanted one!  I guess this officially closed the book on the 2014 TG Bow Swap.  Thanks again Randy.

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Pheonixarcher on February 10, 2015, 03:07:00 AM

Dad gum!  I didn't know that was a swap bow. I'da been more than happy to wait for that one! Great job.

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 10, 2015, 05:43:00 AM

Congrats on a sweet bow.

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Crittergetter on February 10, 2015, 07:15:00 AM

Well technically it's a backup bow. I wasn't in the swap last year but my moto is "no man left behind!!". Beach, sorry bout the streaky glass and sorry the package was opened. I sent you a pm with some other details! Hope you enjoy!
Ps. She likes a Heavy arrow!!

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: beachbowhunter on February 10, 2015, 11:34:00 AM

The streaks in the glass look worse in pictures than they do in real life. You had that thing packed nine ways from Sunday. Those gorillas must have thought the glue smelled like bananas to want to rip off the PVC end cap!!    :mad:  

Thanks for stepping in to finish off the Swap bow for me. My patience paid off for sure!

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: Gaur on February 13, 2015, 08:02:00 AM

awesome looking bow you made there.

Title: Re: My next bow build ( All done!)
Post by: KellyG on February 18, 2015, 10:09:00 PM

Can't believe I missed your post on here beachbowhunter.

And thanks crittergetter your efforts are really appreciated.

Congratulations to you both.