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Main Boards => The Bowyer's Bench => Topic started by: KellyG on January 10, 2015, 10:56:00 AM
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Please DO NOT FLOOD MY BOX WITH PM"S.
Please read all the rules.
I will PM you with your info on your builder. You can discuss anything in this thread and ask any questions here in the open forum (just don't let the person know you are building for them). If you have any special concerns then send me an email.
Shot me a PM with your mailing address so your bowyer knows where to send it.
sign ups will be closed at midnight January the 24th, 2015
READ ALL RULES!!!!!!!!!
Contact phone # is Required! You can just send it to me Privately and it will be added to the spread sheet and kept private.
Anyone that was asked not to ship on account of their recipient being late will not be on the list of shippers to hold
If you shipped late or are a new sign up your builder will be holding your bow until you ship and provide either me a tracking # and we OK your builder to ship. This is the only way we can keep someone from receiving and not sending.
We have had a few out of country entries in the past. I don't have an issue shipping out of country but if any one does send me a PM and I will take care of it. I shipped a bow to Turkey and Stiks has shipped overseas for around 45-50$ and figure it should be roughly the same for anywhere else. If you have an issue with it just send me a PM. It does cost a small fortune to ship to Africa, You can ship a TD to Africa for around 50 or 60 bucks.
DEADLINE
For new and late shippers will be Tuesday, June 30th or before.
Our vets who shipped on time last year will be Friday, July 31st
READ ALL RULES BEFORE SIGNING UP
#1 There will be a 30 day grace period after the final to be shipped date. Any bows not shipped by then and I will ask you to forward the bow you receive to your recipient. The only exceptions will be made by My self and if you go past the grace I will ask your recipient if they will give you more time if they grant it then great if not you will forward your received bow or I will have your bowyer ship it to them if appropriate.
The only way We will make any exceptions to this rule is if you contact us and let us know what is going on. We do understand things happen and We are willing to work with anyone should an emergency arise, But YOU HAVE TO KEEP COMMUNICATION OPEN AND STAY IN TOUCH WITH us. No exceptions!
Okay here we go.
The way we'll do this to insure everybody get's a bow they can shoot is draw names. If you want in post here and at the end of sign up I will draw names and PM or email to the builder who your bow is going to and the specs desired.
#1 When you post that you are in also post your draw length and desired draw weight within a 5 or 10 pound range and right or left-handed. (example.. 45-50 or 40-50) Also state whether you will be building a glass or wood bow, one pice or TD for the trade. I need to know this for shipping purposes out of country.
#2 When you post pics during the build DO NOT state in any fashion whom your bow is going to.
#3 I have given this a lot of thought and to keep it as honest as possible no one who has signed up to TradGang after the date of this post can enter. I hate to exclude anyone but have heard of it here in past trades that one guy or another did not get a return on his trade and DO NOT want that to happen.
#4 The time frame for the build will be about 6 months and the bow you built should if any way possible be shot in. Bows need to finished and shipped by the date you are asked to ship them by
#5 There was a few concerns about liability so I will throw in that anyone who receives a bow in this trade is doing so at his/her own risk and in no way holds any one responsible in any way should a misfortune occur due to use of such bow.
#6 if you are building a glass bow and only want a glass bow in return or vice versa for wood bowyers please state this in the sign up, otherwise you may receive a glass or wood bow.
#7 Remember this swap is for novice and pros alike. If you get a bow you think it is a sub quality bow please give the polite but constructive criticisms to the builder. That is part of the swap. Folks can't get better if they don't know it is wrong.
There we have it. I tried to keep it as simple as possible and keep everybody happy. So let the building and swapping commence.
Have fun! Kelly
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Left handed 45-60#@27" and I make self bows.
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Left hand 50-60 #@ 28"
I make BBI Long bows!
Thanks,
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RH, 45-55@29' split finger tiller.
Will be making glass, self, or possibly a trilam for my victim this year.
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I'll be sitting this one out, KELLY BUT I'll be watching. ;)
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Right handed 45-55 @ 29"
I will be making an all wood 1 piece.
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Put me in! I shoot RH 40-50# @30 ". I don't care what I receive but I will be making some kind of glass bow.
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Pat how am I going to draw your name if you are not in it?
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I'm in! I'd like a right handed 50-60# @ 28 inches. Making some sort of glass bow.
Love a shorter glass bow for hunting
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I'm in. Id like a right hand 50-55# @27". I'll be making a glass bow.
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I am in. This will be my first swap. I would like right handed 45 - 55# @28". I will be making a one piece glass longbow.
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Kelly, we'll build a bow together at MoJam if that's still on. ;)
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yep Pat that is still my plan.
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i have read all rules and i am in...
right hand
take down (for shipping cost)
50-60 @ 28
heart made bow.
i will be making glass 3 pieces take down recurve or 2 pieces glass turkish.
best.
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Originally posted by KellyG:
Pat how am I going to draw your name if you are not in it?
I think that's the whole point kelly. :biglaugh:
Is it true? Pat is coming get to Mojam this year?
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Please count me in.!
This will be my first swap.
I read and understand the rules and limitations.
I shoot right handed 45 - 55# @28".
I will build and ship a one piece glass longbow.
I'd like a Glass Bow in the Swap.
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I'm in! RH, 28", 50# to 55#.
I'll build a one piece bamboo backed tri lam for my victim.
Dave.
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I'm in....I'll build a glass 3pc. TD.
My specs are 50-60 pounds @30" RH.
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If you make glass bows and want on back state that if not you might get a wood bow. And vice a versa.
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I'm in!
Right handed
27"
50-60#
I build osage self bows.
I'll take whatever suits the builder.
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Glad you are back and owning one of your bows I can say what a great bow they are. welcome back
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DVS you in this year? And I told pat I was going to be moving south of him. I told him I was going to tie his beard to my rear bumper and drag him to marshall with me this year. So as long as My job does not keep me from going I will have him with me God willing.
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OK I am in. I will make a glass take down bow for whom ever would like it. I will take any bow RH 45-50# @ 30".
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not sure if I'm in or not as it can be a big expense from that end for shipping. My end seems to be cheaper. Think about it.
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I'm in. I only just signed up to here a few weeks ago but i'll make whoever the best bow I can!
Left handed.
45 - 50# @27
I make anything and everything - glass and wood. Would prefer a glass bow back because I've got too many wood bows! I'm in England so maybe a takedown would be best for cheaper postage both for me and maybe if somebody else is making a takedown?
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Kelly............
I think this has been asked before
After all the bows are shipped would you post a spreadsheet with all the builders and their recipients? For me it would be fun to see who got who.
James
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Gosh, I'll have to see Dave twice this year! :scared:
I've been dreaming of MoJam since its inception and wondered if I'd ever make it. Maybe this will be one of the rare cool years.
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I'm kicking the idea around kelly. I'm building a new house this spring and building two new bows for a moose hunt I'm going on in September and do t know if I will have the time to commit.
Pat if you can suffer through seeing me twice we would love to have you. I'm trying get to get badly bent and pearl there as well.
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Bob how will I ever get one of your bows if you are not in?
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Big Bob, I sure hope you decide to be in. I'd walk through fire for one of your bows with some of that red palm and exotic ( to me ) wood of yours.
Dave.
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James just remind me when All the bows from last year are in.
DVS Heck the ship date should be after MOJAM and I know you can build about 100 bows that weekend.
I think I have all of you now.
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Count me in!
RH 45-55# @29-wood (or whatever)
I'll make a glass longbow, possibly 2-piece
Unless of course I pull Roy's name.
His bow is done :smileystooges:
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Kelly..........
I don't understand your response to my question.If you are trying to say that all the bows were not shipped last year, how could you expect me to know that, you keep the records.
How about this, you could post the spreadsheet of the builders and who received their bows after the final shipping date. You could also post a list of anyone that didn't ship.
I am sure that I am not the only person that would enjoy seeing who got what from who.
James
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James I know there is a bow out. All I was saying once it is shipped I will do just that. I was just saying remind me. I always post when the last bow was shipped.
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Hi Kelly
Add me to the list
I'll build a glass long bow and would like a glass bow in return
Right hand 50# @ 28
Cheers Craig
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Ok count me in. I'll make a glass longbow , and happy with wood or glass in return. I'm good with any thing from 40# to 55# @28'' split fingers and R/h.
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Ok count me in. I'll make a glass longbow , and happy with wood or glass in return. I'm good with any thing from 40# to 55# @28'' split fingers and R/h.
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Ok I'm a bow swap virgin but I'll give it a go.
I will be building a T/D recurve and in return I would like a T/D longbow or one piece recurve and if they aren't available then a T/D recurve would be nice. I draw 29 and I like them a bit heavier at 70#-75#, three under and right handed.
Dan
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Ok count me in. I'll make a glass longbow , and happy with BBI, tri lam, or glass in return. I'm good with any thing from 48# to 54# @28'' split fingers and R/h.
Thanks
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Good to see you on here Dan, and joining the swap! Some one will get a great 'curve!
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Thanks Bob I will give it all I have. I'll just have to make sure I use all Aussie timbers though and that will be a bit out of the ordinary for me, cause I do like my african timber. :)
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Dave, MoJam has been on my bucket list since it began but I haven't had the opportunity to go yet. Its about a 14 hour drive from here(will be a few hours longer for Kelly). Being in Marshall, MO during July isn't my ideal weather conditions. I gave up heat and humidity when I moved to the mountains. I guess I can suffer through that if we get to go...so I guess I can put up with you too! :D
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Count me in as well. I will build a glass bow ( curve or d/r longbow ) and would like to get some thing with glass in the range of 43-48@28. I shoot split fingers and r/h.
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Andy
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I am going to have to pass this year. I have 4 bows to help guys build, plus I got word today my job is likely to pick up a tremendous amount of pressure and possibly hours. I may be taking charge in April of all roads, bridges, culverts and brush spraying and removal at my job which before was mainly the building and maintaining bridges in the county.
Plus possibly building new roads around the 2300 acre lake that is to be built in the next couple years.
Thought life was gonna get simpler.....
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Count me in again this year. I'll probably be building a glass bow of some sort, but I do have one more osage stave I may pull out of the pile and work down. If need be I can make a takedown as well.
I will take whatever type of bow the bowyer wants to build, and need around 40-50#, shooting three under, if that matters.
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Man that sucks Kenny! Was really looking forward to watching your bow build. Plus with a chance of getting one of yours would be like winning the trad lotto! Hope all that extra work load comes with sufficient compensation!
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Nice we have a couple more from over seas this year. Nice to see.
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Well Pat I will give you a call one day and we can make some basic plans.
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it has been quite a while since I last posted,i would like to participate,,
50-60# @28-29" right handed
I will be building an all natural laminated bow,,but would like to get a glass bow in return if possible ,,if not I settle for all natural ..thanks james parker
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nice we are up to 23.
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Sounds good Kelly.
Even though James Parker is ugly as hell he does make a pretty nice bow. :D
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Add me to the list.
I will build whatever the recipient wants, glass or selfbow. Well almost, I don't like building all wood laminate bows so you won't get one of those.
I am fine with shipping overseas if needed.
I am open to any style glass or selfbow, prefer right-handed, but do shoot left-handed sometimes and can make a left-handed bow work, 58#-70# @ 29"
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I'm gonna have to set this one out this year. A lot of talented builders already signed up this. Look forward to seeing what everybody comes up with. Good luck everybody.
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Count me in!
Right Hand
50-60 @ 28"
I'll be building some sort of wood laminate
I would love to get a Glass bow of some sort, I don't currently own one nor have I built one.
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Originally posted by James Parker 2:
it has been quite a while since I last posted,i would like to participate,,
50-60# @28-29" right handed
I will be building an all natural laminated bow,,but would like to get a glass bow in return if possible ,,if not I settle for all natural ..thanks james parker
Good to see you posting. your bows are very nice oh man maybe i can get lucky and get one
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im in.
40-50#@28, R/H, three under.
I will be building a glass R/D longbow.
Would love one of those "snaky" wood bows, but will be happy with anything.
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Well we are up to 26 and only 6 are wood guys a couple make both but most are glass folks.
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I won't be upset if I get a glass bow. :D :knothead:
Dave.
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Being as this is my first year I am not going to be picky at all wood or glass is all good to me. Just can't wait to get started. As a matter of fact I am going to glue up some potential riser blocks tomorrow for my victim. :goldtooth:
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Kelly,
Put me in again. Will make a self bow or BBI. Anything is fine with me in the range of 50#@27" draw...right hand..split fingers.
Thanks
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I have not drew a glass bow yet during this swap. That might change this year hmm. A BB0 and 2 osage bows. All wonderful we shall see. I take the last name in the hat. So I guess odds are good I want get a wood bow this year.
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I'm in- I'll be building a glass bow and would like a glass bow- 45-60#@28"s right handed- split finger.
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got ya trux
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First swap for me, I would like to join. I will build a glass bow, will take anything wood or glass, right handed 40-50#.
Looking forward to this!
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Ianpc what is the draw length? and shoot me a PM with your address and phone number you also Pathfinder22.
Oh and for the lam folks and glass folks go read troy's post one of you will have some awesome material to make your bow out of.
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Don't see that lil' gopher answers to somethin' like Toy or is it Roy putting his name out there! :bigsmyl: :bigsmyl: :bigsmyl: :laughing:
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Sorry draw lenght is 28"
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Roy is sitting this one out, already have too many bows to build.
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Kelly I hate to do this but I must withdraw from the swap. Just got a new assignment at work so I will not be having as much free time this spring. Sorry to have this happen but I will be following.
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that's a pity Roy, your bows are highly desirable.I'm not sure how I'll fit it in either but finally decided to have another go.
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Awwwwww man Roy, first off I can't make the thumpin list and now I don't have a shot at one of your bows!!??! Now what am I gonna do?? :dunno:
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I am out this year too guys. I have had to slow down some. Had knee replacement a couple months ago and got three bows to finish up now. Good luck. I'll be watching.
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Unfortunately I think I may have to sit this one out again too. I have a moose hunt I need two new bows for and a few others in the fire as well. I'll be watching again for sure though.
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Justin,
I took you off the list.
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Originally posted by Roy from Pa:
Roy is sitting this one out, already have too many bows to build.
Too bad :( 'lil kitty will be lonely sitting around my shop
(http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y525/goobersan/ed10682b-dac9-443b-8154-a497c7ea5da4_zpsd22a4410.jpg) (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/goobersan/media/ed10682b-dac9-443b-8154-a497c7ea5da4_zpsd22a4410.jpg.html)
:saywhat: :jumper: :jumper:
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To all who are not going to participate this year. All of your bows are ones I was hoping for. You will be missed.
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What he said! ^^^^^^^^
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I'd like to try this swap. I've been involved with PA swap twice.
I could make self bow, laminated or glass (have materials for all of them.
I'd take whatever someone wanted to make 50#-60# @ 28" Right handed
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Whew. Glad I made it back to civilization before the swap closed. I'm IN!
I will be building a glass bow.
I would like to ask for something a little different: I've got enough bows and want a bow that is about 35@28 (+/- 5#) for my wife. In reality, she may not shoot it that much, but I guarantee she will have other people shooting it when they come over. So ideally it could be tillered out to at least 29 or so. Wood or glass, it doesn't matter. Right handed.
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Glad you made it!!! Was wondering if'n u was gonna join up.
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Wouldn't miss it for the world Randy. I look forward to this from the day I mail off my bow for the previous year. Was just going through civilization withdrawal therapy for a couple weeks. Glad I beat the deadline.
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I'm in again, as I have nothing but time. I'm RH, 40-45#@32" and I shoot thumb style. Whatever I build will be wood and most likely one piece.
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I would love to participate. Problem is I am in South Africa. I will Ship anywhere. If it could be possible and someone is willing to, I will be building RH glass bow. Would like a glass bow 50#@28" or woodbow.I shoot split finger. if shipping is a problem maybe takedown.If not possible or no takers I would understand. Regards Willem Durand
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I'm in again, I can build wood or glass, im RH 45-55 @29"
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I'm in this year, RH 45-55# @ 28", glass or wood is fine with me.
I have a pile of good bow wood so I will build a wood bow, not sure of design yet.
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OK this is who I have in so far. If you do not see your name and you posted let me know. I did not leave anyone off. I just simply over looked.
KellyG
Ash Cox
timbermoose
razorback
rmorris
crittergetter
Horn Chaser
inksoup
Pathfinder22
Wood carver 2
delongbows
mjwhitby
Al Dean
mikkekeswick
goobersan
Kiwi craig
bigbob2
Dan76
Dmaxshawn
Swissbow
talkingcabbage
James Parker 2
Walt Francis
BLOB
breazyears
Sacred mt
Trux Turning
ianpc
Gaur
canopyboy
halfseminole
wcdurand
eagleone
SportHunter
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OK I'll bring the bar down...sorry to whomever... :thumbsup:
I'm rh split somewhere around 50#@26"
:archer2:
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I've been debating entering because I just moved and don't have my own place yet .... but those are just excuses .... so ...
I'm in ... probably a multi-lam wood bow, but maybe a selfbow if some of my wood is seasoned enough.
I'd would love a glass hunting bow because I don't have one, but I'd be happy with whatever. I'd like 60-70# @ 26" ... when you don't draw very far you need all the heat you can get.
I would prefer not to ship oversees because I wasn't planning a takedown ... but I'll do whatever is needed!
Good luck to everyone and I can't wait to see the progress.
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Ben! Glad to see you in.
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ummm soy I signed up first so that bar was already pretty low so I don't see how it could get any lower.
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40 minutes left
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You want lowering things, I'm like four feet tall in my chair. I don't think we're getting much lower than that.
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And we are closed I will get names out in the next couple of days
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Ok 5 names sent I will send the rest after dinner and maybe some tomorrow. Also Please let me know if you have made a bow for the person before. I try and catch that but I have data back to 2011.
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Got my name and now the stalking begins.
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I got distracted with adoption stuff after dinner. I will get the rest out when I get home from work.
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Stalking done! Time to build....
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Wow, that was real fast Ralph! My victim's pain and suffering will soon begin :goldtooth:
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Still waiting for my name. No idea who the unfortunate sucker is yet. But someone just gave me some old pallet wood that might work.
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Old pallet wood? Must be nice, my wife put me on a budget and I am wondering how plywood and particle board will work for a bow ;)
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I got my victims name. Can't wait to get off work and get started on it.
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Ohhhh yeah! Let the games begin! We need pics asap!!!!!
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Originally posted by rmorris:
Old pallet wood? Must be nice, my wife put me on a budget and I am wondering how plywood and particle board will work for a bow ;)
I think particle board could make a good core material. Think of it as a poor man's foam.
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I got my name. There's some crate wood at work with 1/2 inch wide growth rings. It should be easy to chase a ring on that stuff. :p
Dave.
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I have a few bows with broken limbs, maybe I can combine two and make one good one :smileystooges:
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I found this junk wood in my shop to use. I thought about ordering some nice wood to use but decided my victim would have to just live with this for a bow. :knothead:
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Ewwww dats purty!! Is that b/w ebony?
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Yes its black and white ebony veneers. The riser block is Black Palm, Bocote with Redheart for a little color. The core wood is Sugarberry I got from Troy.
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WoW! :scared: i mean its ok :dunno: kinda
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Uh...yeah.....I think the bar just got raised.
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I've been waiting for this to start even though I couldn't be in the swap this year. Looks like some pretty stuff is starting it off.
Even though last years bow was an improvement over the past bows(it was my first glass bow) I have a long way to go to catch up to many here. This year I will be studying and waiting to get my finances in order so I can build again. :)
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Wow indeed that is some purty wood there!
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I wanted to join in but not that confident in my skills yet. Looks like I'm watching from the sidelines again. Good luck all.
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Pago nothing makes you step up your game like making one for some stranger.
And the teasing starts.
I sent out all the names let me know ASAP if you did not get it.
Also let me know if you have built one for the person I drew so I can swap them out.
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I agree with you there Kelly. I don't have near the ability as a lot of these guys. I have a blast making them and challenging myself to be better every time. When you make a bow for someone you don't know you will be surprised how much extra effort you put into making that bow for them.
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I gotta say I'm intimidated by who I'm building for, but I'm not gonna let it slow me down. The chair hasn't stopped me, neither will this. Got a plan, gonna play to my strengths here. Think I have something you guys haven't seen.
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Originally posted by KellyG:
"Pago nothing makes you step up your game like making one for some stranger"
Amen to that!!!
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Thank you Kelly, got my address, now to build
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Horny -- that wood looks like it's all rotten and moldy. Don't see how it will hold up in a bow. :smileystooges:
Got my name. Gotta do a little more research. This one is gonna be a challenge I think. I ain't never made no bow like this before. :dunno:
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Originally posted by canopyboy:
Originally posted by rmorris:
Old pallet wood? Must be nice, my wife put me on a budget and I am wondering how plywood and particle board will work for a bow ;)
I think particle board could make a good core material. Think of it as a poor man's foam. [/b]
Particle board or even MDF is great core material .... Just soak it down in glues first :goldtooth:
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Well then, if Formica will work as a backing I may go cut a 1-1/2" wide strip out of the kitchen counter and glue some plywood on for the riser and I am 90% done with this swap! How do you think fake granite will look for a bow?
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Black Palm is so cool...here's mine.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v306/beachbowhunter/IMG_0603_zps9b094d88.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/beachbowhunter/media/IMG_0603_zps9b094d88.jpg.html)
Something that worked for me was to soak in super thin CA glue before I finished it. Black palm is very fibrous and not too strong so I kind of stabilized it with glue. It finished up hard and smooth.
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Got my victim's name and I'm super nervous! I've seen enough of this guy's work to know that I need to step up my game and pull out all the stops. Hope I don't disappoint. Now to spot and stalk!
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well poor Kelly G got me he said. Must have felt bad for all of you guys and kept my name to the end.
So he doesn't want me posting pics to ruin the surprise for him. (or keep him from cringing)
Soo sorry Kelly. Maybe I should just send you some money and you can go buy a bow hahaha (all in good fun if you guys don't know me well)
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Actually palm is stronger than steel on a % basis, but it is brittle.Lovely bow too and the result makes the extra effort worth it :thumbsup:
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Gaur, I've seen enough of your work to be impressed. You still able to get albino buffalo horn?