Post by: Roy from Pa on January 30, 2015, 02:19:00 PM
Yesterday a buddy and I was shooting the latest tri lam I posted the build about a month or so ago. Shipped it out to it's new owner today.. Hope he likes it.. It's a little heavy for my old arse to shoot.
This is my buddy Kenny, I gotta learn him how to shoot soon. He shoots decent groups, but if he would stand up straight and flex those back muscles, he would improve drastically.
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/shooting1.png) (http://s47.photobucket.com/user/ROY-CHRIS/media/shooting1.png.html)
This is one group he shot, not bad at 10 yards.
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/shooting3.png) (http://s47.photobucket.com/user/ROY-CHRIS/media/shooting3.png.html)
This is me.. LOL
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And my group at 10 yards... :)
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/DCP01357.jpg) (http://s47.photobucket.com/user/ROY-CHRIS/media/DCP01357.jpg.html)
Post by: fujimo on January 30, 2015, 02:29:00 PM
\\i'll buy that for a dollar!
Post by: fujimo on January 30, 2015, 02:31:00 PM
Post by: fujimo on January 30, 2015, 02:33:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 30, 2015, 02:34:00 PM
Post by: Crittergetter on January 30, 2015, 02:39:00 PM
Post by: canopyboy on January 30, 2015, 03:04:00 PM
Quote
Originally posted by Roy from Pa:I'm guessing you've been saying that your whole life.
What's ya mean, they are in there 2 inches at least.. LOL
Post by: Robertfishes on January 30, 2015, 03:30:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 30, 2015, 03:33:00 PM
Post by: bowhntineverythingnh03743 on January 30, 2015, 03:35:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 30, 2015, 03:37:00 PM
Post by: canopyboy on January 30, 2015, 08:13:00 PM
Post by: jsweka on January 30, 2015, 09:04:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 31, 2015, 07:39:00 AM
Post by: kennym on January 31, 2015, 08:53:00 AM
Post by: bowhntineverythingnh03743 on January 31, 2015, 01:20:00 PM
Post by: John Scifres on January 31, 2015, 03:53:00 PM
I'll take some pics and post in a bit. But my wife and 2 teenage daughters are starting a Downton Abbey marathon and I'm going back to the shop :) Too much girl stuff in here!
Post by: John Scifres on February 01, 2015, 01:46:00 PM
It's 64" total length. 1-1/4" for 6" tapering to 3/8" nocks. Basically it's a Torges style with a rounded belly except I did not make a bulbous handle. Ended up 50# @ 27".
(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r607/jdscifres/DSC09374.jpg)
As I was working on it, my 17 year old son came into the shop and asked who the bow was for. I didn't have a destination in mind but as he kiddingly said "Me!", I knew who would get it. I haven't made him a bow for many years and this one will serve him well if he gets into trad hunting,"One Day...".
(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r607/jdscifres/DSC09379.jpg)
Post by: JJB on February 01, 2015, 05:24:00 PM
-Jay
Post by: Crittergetter on February 01, 2015, 05:35:00 PM
Post by: LittleBen on February 01, 2015, 06:07:00 PM
Now it's just waiting for the food .... Wings, guacamole, and homemade pizza ....
Post by: kennym on February 01, 2015, 06:11:00 PM
Randy, ya got some blocks to put under that easy chair? It's too low to set and saw!!
Better'n TV for sure!! :laughing:
Post by: bigbob2 on February 02, 2015, 04:52:00 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 02, 2015, 05:31:00 AM
Saw is ok I guess
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 02, 2015, 06:55:00 AM
Look Mom, no gloves.
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/bowssun.png) (http://s47.photobucket.com/user/ROY-CHRIS/media/bowssun.png.html)
Kenny gluing up a bow and Jerry doing some final sanding.
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Kenny's bow all glued up.
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Jerry's first shot out of his first bow. Tiller looks good for his first bow build.
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Post by: Buemaker on February 02, 2015, 09:11:00 AM
Post by: canopyboy on February 02, 2015, 09:26:00 AM
Post by: canopyboy on February 02, 2015, 09:27:00 AM
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Originally posted by Roy from Pa:No push stick/block either.
Bow party last night.
Look Mom, no gloves.
:laughing: :laughing:
Post by: fujimo on February 02, 2015, 09:51:00 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 02, 2015, 09:56:00 AM
Post by: fujimo on February 02, 2015, 10:04:00 AM
good job on the students too!!
Post by: Crittergetter on February 02, 2015, 11:25:00 AM
But your bows are "ok" I guess!!
Post by: Robertfishes on February 03, 2015, 04:38:00 PM
Post by: bowhntineverythingnh03743 on February 03, 2015, 07:20:00 PM
Post by: Dmaxshawn on February 04, 2015, 02:22:00 PM
Robert hope you feel better bud. Get Helens new ILF bow up when you can
Post by: Wolftrail on February 04, 2015, 06:54:00 PM
Post by: canopyboy on February 04, 2015, 08:53:00 PM
Post by: monterey on February 05, 2015, 05:40:00 PM
Weather is so nice today. Took a few pics of the project and will try to put them up...eventually.
Post by: monterey on February 07, 2015, 04:55:00 PM
Pyramid is a design I like to play with and boards are so dang inexpensive that it makes for a dandy experimentation medium.
Not classy like so many of you all build, but kinda fun.
This is the board with a walnut block glued up for the riser. Did this months ago.
(http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac170/longcruise/Archery/Oak%20board%20pyramid/Handleglueup_zpsaad095e9.jpg)
A look at the board. You can see it is not ideal and will probably need a back.
(http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac170/longcruise/Archery/Oak%20board%20pyramid/lengthview_zps6e86007a.jpg)
Lay out at the tips.
(http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac170/longcruise/Archery/Oak%20board%20pyramid/Limbtiplayoout_zpsed6b8709.jpg)
rough riser shape.
(http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac170/longcruise/Archery/Oak%20board%20pyramid/roughrisershape2_zps5622b786.jpg)
starting to look like a bow.
(http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac170/longcruise/Archery/Oak%20board%20pyramid/startingtolooklikeabow_zps8b3013bb.jpg)
Elm tip overlay glued up with TBIII. Wonder if it will stay on? In the past these have been attached with epoxy or super glue.
(http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac170/longcruise/Archery/Oak%20board%20pyramid/tipoverlayglueup_zps5601d678.jpg)
Roughed out string nocks.
(http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac170/longcruise/Archery/Oak%20board%20pyramid/nocktip_zpsae73f284.jpg)
on the tillering stick. I have yet to build one like Roy and Bowjunkie showed us, but it's in the works.
(http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac170/longcruise/Archery/Oak%20board%20pyramid/Ontillerstick_zpsf0bd5c58.jpg)
Thats as far as it will be drawn until it is backed. Could be tomorrow or next month!
Post by: takefive on February 07, 2015, 06:31:00 PM
I have to check out this thread more often 'cuz you guys are posting great bows on here.
Kinda disappointed in Roy, though. I thought for sure he was going to claim that his group was from 30 yards. :)
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 07, 2015, 06:39:00 PM
Now Greg I tell the truth one time and ya gotta mess with me.. :)
Post by: monterey on February 07, 2015, 08:26:00 PM
Roy, it's never going to get clean. I keep adding projects and leaving them sitting half finished.
Nice day coming up tomorrow but the wife says she wants to go for a drive to Rocky Mountain National Park. At least will vet a chance to shoot a few elk with the camera but probably no bow fun.
Post by: John Scifres on February 07, 2015, 09:57:00 PM
Also got to play with my bees. This was the first day since the day after Christmas they were flying good.
(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r607/jdscifres/DSC09424.jpg)
(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r607/jdscifres/DSC09437.jpg)
http://youtu.be/J4zrT-AI6UI?list=UUd1zciLMYHIsFEKSqERkJAw
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 08, 2015, 07:53:00 AM
Post by: goobersan on February 08, 2015, 08:10:00 PM
Post by: canopyboy on February 09, 2015, 07:29:00 AM
Then I hit the range with a friend. Weather here was just perfect.
Post by: Robertfishes on February 09, 2015, 08:50:00 AM
Post by: Zradix on February 09, 2015, 04:59:00 PM
little hickory, some maple, bit of osage, some glue..
also pledged not to tease my Wife about her luck with her new van anymore...it is her birthday today.
Bought a new van for her Jan 30th.
She smacked a deer in a bad snowstorm Feb 2nd.. :knothead:
..she and all passengers were just fine. :)
Shoulda heard the words coming outta her sweet self...lol it was pretty impressive even to me.
Tell ya what though, there was some talk from her about getting better with her bow so she could thin the herd a bit..though the way she put it was a lot more fun...lol
Post by: canopyboy on February 09, 2015, 05:57:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 09, 2015, 06:38:00 PM
Post by: Zradix on February 12, 2015, 01:44:00 AM
Basically just got things sanded down to thickness and tapered the core.
It was nice to see some bright yellow dust again!
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 12, 2015, 10:41:00 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 13, 2015, 09:14:00 PM
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/friday1.png) (http://s47.photobucket.com/user/ROY-CHRIS/media/friday1.png.html)
Got the second coat of tung oil on a Tri Lam we are making for an 11 year old boy we don't even know. My buddy from Ohio who gave us the Osage knows a young fellow that could use a bow. So we were happy to help the boy out.
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/friday2.png) (http://s47.photobucket.com/user/ROY-CHRIS/media/friday2.png.html)
Bottled up the wine tonight too..
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/friday4.png) (http://s47.photobucket.com/user/ROY-CHRIS/media/friday4.png.html)
And the puppy is getting big, 3 months old and is 19 pounds. Gonna be a big girl I think.. :)
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/friday3.png) (http://s47.photobucket.com/user/ROY-CHRIS/media/friday3.png.html)
Post by: fujimo on February 13, 2015, 09:42:00 PM
:thumbsup:
Post by: BenM on February 13, 2015, 09:42:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 13, 2015, 10:03:00 PM
Wayne lets see a recent picture of your pup..
Post by: fujimo on February 13, 2015, 10:07:00 PM
well that wine has to be a step up from that stuff in cans (http://yoursmiles.org/tsmile/disgust/t9409.gif) (http://yoursmiles.org/t-disgust.php) :D :D
Post by: critman on February 13, 2015, 10:12:00 PM
Post by: LittleBen on February 13, 2015, 10:15:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 13, 2015, 10:31:00 PM
Ya prolly Ben, I'm betting 80 to 85 when she is full grown. We had a black lab female that went about 80#. I'm thinking Annie is going to be a bit heavier.. She is very well built for a puppy. And so smart, 3 months old and she goes to the door and sits there and cries to go out when she has to potty. That impresses the heck out of me... Bad news is, she is a bed hog, LOL... She sleeps right between the wife and I. I wake up and her nose is under my chin, or her feet are pressed against my back. Or her head is across my legs.. But I just smile cause I love dogs...
Had her down at the pond the other day, ice is pretty thick so I left her walk out. Momma freaked out though. But where she was is only about 3 foot deep. Can't wait to have her retrieving sticks and decoys once the water warms up. Nothing like a lab jumping off the bank into the water.. :)
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/anniepond.png) (http://s47.photobucket.com/user/ROY-CHRIS/media/anniepond.png.html)
Post by: critman on February 13, 2015, 10:48:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 13, 2015, 11:02:00 PM
Post by: takefive on February 13, 2015, 11:05:00 PM
Post by: fujimo on February 13, 2015, 11:13:00 PM
Post by: cunruhshoot on February 13, 2015, 11:55:00 PM
(http://i1073.photobucket.com/albums/w394/cunruhsurf/Bow%20Making/e3f9ac64d84159d6e697bb26a6d9bad6.jpg)
(http://i1073.photobucket.com/albums/w394/cunruhsurf/Bow%20Making/7730e5532263e5a3c6e60161e32eda7d.jpg)
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Post by: Roy from Pa on February 14, 2015, 07:32:00 AM
Post by: Crittergetter on February 14, 2015, 01:36:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 14, 2015, 01:58:00 PM
Post by: Robertfishes on February 14, 2015, 02:01:00 PM
Post by: critman on February 14, 2015, 09:08:00 PM
Post by: John Scifres on February 14, 2015, 10:48:00 PM
Also worked on a static recurve BBO I started about 12 years ago :) I am struggling with the tip alignment but am getting close. Might put her back on the shelf for another 10 years while I think it through!
Post by: fujimo on February 15, 2015, 01:44:00 AM
edit- hey i have just learnt how to post vids here- some ol chap in pa, helped out- thanks Roy :D
my daughter was videoing, its a bit shakey- always trying to slow this pup down- need to make the trails more difficult!!- things are just too easy for him!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3u25YO89xI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLwhIpui1-8
Post by: breazyears on February 15, 2015, 09:14:00 AM
Maybe do a little ice fishing.
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 15, 2015, 05:09:00 PM
Post by: choochoou on February 16, 2015, 02:33:00 PM
Post by: rockkiller on February 16, 2015, 04:28:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 16, 2015, 04:37:00 PM
Post by: fujimo on February 16, 2015, 08:17:00 PM
we used tracking dogs in s. africa- when we were hunting there- and they were excellent- but i have never seen a dog "lock onto' a scent trail like these dogs do- you could throw a grenade next to him- and it wouldnt stop him.
if you ever want to get one Al- call me- i will give you the right place to go- i did a lot of research on these dogs- very good breeders are few and far between.
Post by: kennym on February 16, 2015, 08:25:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 17, 2015, 05:15:00 AM
Post by: Buemaker on February 17, 2015, 06:01:00 AM
Post by: Zradix on February 17, 2015, 09:11:00 AM
Basic physics..forces, friction, gravity, Newton's laws..etc
He was a bit of a star as he kept answering the questions shot out to the crowd.
I was/am a proud Dad!
Then we made gravity cars from cardboard, wood skewers, straws, milk caps, and tape.
Raced them down a ramp for time.
We didn't win the races but it was a good time nonetheless.
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 21, 2015, 12:42:00 PM
Post by: jsweka on February 21, 2015, 01:30:00 PM
It's still only 19 here. I just came in from flinging a few. My fingers hurt from the cold. At least I didn't have to search for any in the snow.
Post by: kennym on February 21, 2015, 02:11:00 PM
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/kennym/IMG_0884_zpsf3c2d540.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/kennym/media/IMG_0884_zpsf3c2d540.jpg.html)
Post by: jsweka on February 21, 2015, 04:12:00 PM
It ain't fair that you don't have any snow on the ground.
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 21, 2015, 04:51:00 PM
Post by: kennym on February 21, 2015, 07:52:00 PM
Post by: critman on February 21, 2015, 08:36:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 21, 2015, 09:11:00 PM
Post by: critman on February 21, 2015, 11:07:00 PM
Post by: monterey on February 23, 2015, 01:02:00 PM
Was bending and examining the glue joint at the riser and discovered this! :eek:
(http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac170/longcruise/Archery/Oak%20board%20pyramid/20140223yikes_zpse662f2b9.jpg)
Squeezed some super glue into the opening but decided it may not be enough. Since I was paper backing the bow with grocery bag, thought maybe four layers of bag on the joint might solve the problem so on they went with TBIII.
(http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac170/longcruise/Archery/Oak%20board%20pyramid/20140223paperjointapplied_zps6e37a7d3.jpg)
The grocery bag backing.
(http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac170/longcruise/Archery/Oak%20board%20pyramid/20140223paperback_zps021b58a7.jpg)
A crisis of faith had me peel the bag off the fade with the intent of applying some automitive fiberglass mat, so off it came.
(http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac170/longcruise/Archery/Oak%20board%20pyramid/20140223paperremoved_zps714c6d7f.jpg)
and on went the fiberglass.
(http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac170/longcruise/Archery/Oak%20board%20pyramid/20140223glassedfade_zpsf180fce4.jpg)
It's too dang cold to do any more right now. For some reason the wife does not want me sanding in the house! :confused:
Any thoughts on how this is going to hold together?
Post by: fujimo on February 23, 2015, 01:14:00 PM
Post by: mwosborn on February 23, 2015, 01:31:00 PM
Post by: monterey on February 23, 2015, 02:03:00 PM
Fujimo, the backing is just a bit of insurance because there was one little squiggle in the edge grain. It probably did not need backing but many of my bows end up with the grand kids so a bit of extra safety is in order.
mwosborn, I had to think what you said through a couple times and now get it. That would be the way to go. If I thought I could pull that handle off I would and replace it but it's not likely to come off clean.
Post by: John Scifres on February 23, 2015, 02:16:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 23, 2015, 03:02:00 PM
Post by: monterey on February 23, 2015, 03:51:00 PM
Post by: fujimo on February 23, 2015, 06:03:00 PM
i was reticent to explain the theory earlier- purely because i have the idea in my head- but its a little more difficult to put down on paper -so to speak!
but the board the bow is built out of needs to be thicker than the actual finished thickness of the bow- at the handle area- so in other words- some of that ramp that goes up the handle- actually needs to be part of the same board as the limbs- and then the handle is glued atop that- that minimizes flex in the handle area- so that glue line is not unduly stressed.
now i have seen some folk use multiple thin lams-1/4" or so to build up the handle- and that seems to really make a difference- but as MW said a longer handle- with more gradual ramps will also help a lot, especially with the lighter poundage bows.
but i sure like to build "bend thru the handle" bows- so that is also an option- but you still need thicker wood in the handle area- ('cos one narrows it for the handle usually)- to get the correct bend overall.
good luck- its all bow building- in all its forms!!
cheers mate
wayne
Post by: John Scifres on February 23, 2015, 09:56:00 PM
(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r607/jdscifres/fix.jpg)
Thin the limbs outside of the handle about 1/16" and then tiller.
Post by: monterey on February 23, 2015, 10:32:00 PM
The other choice is to avoid the saw altogether and remove all excess wood with the Rigid.
John, your fix makes perfect sense and as much as I appreciate the value of your advice, I'm going ahead as is if only to satisfy my curiosity.
Post by: LittleBen on February 24, 2015, 08:56:00 AM
Decide on limb thickness, say 1/2", then cut a 1/8" strip and a 3/8" strip, and laminate them together with a thin (1/8") "power lam" in between in the handle area.
That should stiffen the handle area enough that when you glue on a block it won't pop off.
Post by: fujimo on February 24, 2015, 10:58:00 AM
ben knows!!- i have never tried that- but i do know it works :thumbsup:
Post by: monterey on February 24, 2015, 02:04:00 PM
Post by: Crittergetter on February 24, 2015, 10:46:00 PM
Post by: rockkiller on February 24, 2015, 10:55:00 PM
quote:
Originally posted by crittergetter:
Castrated a ferrel hog for a neighbor who let's me hunt today. It squealed and complained so much I started to nick name him "Roy"!! :biglaugh: :biglaugh:
Post by: Paul/KS on February 24, 2015, 11:16:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 25, 2015, 05:24:00 AM
LMAO
Post by: LittleBen on February 25, 2015, 10:18:00 AM
Pics to come soon.
Post by: Zradix on February 25, 2015, 10:25:00 AM
What kind of wood ya carving?
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 25, 2015, 10:45:00 AM
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/wolf.png) (http://s47.photobucket.com/user/ROY-CHRIS/media/wolf.png.html)
Post by: Zradix on February 25, 2015, 10:46:00 AM
Post by: LittleBen on February 25, 2015, 12:41:00 PM
this is where I'm at.
(http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc450/Benjaminklein/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_0074.jpg) (http://s1212.photobucket.com/user/Benjaminklein/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_0074.jpg.html)
Post by: monterey on February 25, 2015, 01:42:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 25, 2015, 01:50:00 PM
Post by: Zradix on February 25, 2015, 02:10:00 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on February 25, 2015, 05:22:00 PM
Basswood can be really fuzzy and hard to sand. Before you varnish, seal with a sanding sealer and you should have an easy time getting rid of the fuzz.
Dave.
Post by: halfseminole on February 25, 2015, 07:01:00 PM
Post by: monterey on February 25, 2015, 07:13:00 PM
Those folks in your neck of the woods are probably having a bit of a time adapting!
Post by: darin putman on February 26, 2015, 12:22:00 AM
Post by: Robertfishes on February 26, 2015, 04:31:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 26, 2015, 04:45:00 PM
Post by: monterey on February 26, 2015, 05:29:00 PM
Post by: Crittergetter on February 26, 2015, 05:44:00 PM
Post by: bigbob2 on February 26, 2015, 06:00:00 PM
Post by: Robertfishes on February 26, 2015, 08:05:00 PM
Post by: Robertfishes on February 26, 2015, 08:12:00 PM
Post by: Zradix on February 27, 2015, 03:02:00 AM
Just got done profiling a backing ,tapering some lams, and setting up the jig. Need to do some more tapering when a sled comes in.
Shot an old BBO I made a while back..hadn't shot it in a while. Liked shooting it so much I decided to change my jig to something a tad more similar to the bbo's setup rather than what I initially intended...prolly for the better...lol
I'm hoping that switching from beer to bourbon helps the build too..seems to be working fine so far..
Post by: monterey on February 28, 2015, 10:49:00 AM
Post by: kennym on February 28, 2015, 01:53:00 PM
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/kennym/IMG_0924_zpsem7okyxv.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/kennym/media/IMG_0924_zpsem7okyxv.jpg.html)
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/kennym/IMG_0925_zpsll2hembl.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/kennym/media/IMG_0925_zpsll2hembl.jpg.html)
Post by: BMN on February 28, 2015, 02:22:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 28, 2015, 04:19:00 PM
Post by: kennym on February 28, 2015, 06:22:00 PM
Post by: monterey on March 01, 2015, 04:33:00 PM
Rounded the edges and did a bit of sanding on the fiberglass patches. Dang, they are ugly!
Put it on the long string and checked the tiller. Looks pretty good so put the short string on and picked a lower limb. It's still a bit stiff but should come down with sandpaper.
Drew it to about 20" 100 times with no ill effects. It drew 32# @23" on the scale with the long string. Looks like it's headed for 40 to 45.
It scares me to draw it! Can't take my mind off that riser joint.
Post by: Dmaxshawn on March 01, 2015, 05:15:00 PM
Post by: Buemaker on March 01, 2015, 05:19:00 PM
Managed to rip off the tip of my finger using the bandsaw while making arrow footings. Bue--. :knothead:
Post by: fujimo on March 01, 2015, 06:45:00 PM
man those things bite- ouch!
how bad is it- at least its not your string hand!
Post by: Robertfishes on March 01, 2015, 06:51:00 PM
Post by: LittleBen on March 01, 2015, 08:26:00 PM
Post by: halfseminole on March 01, 2015, 09:05:00 PM
Post by: monterey on March 01, 2015, 10:44:00 PM
Bue, you OTOH, made me cringe.
Post by: canopyboy on March 02, 2015, 10:19:00 AM
Saturday morning I went to the range to measure up where I need to build storage for all the educational bows. (I'm tired of shuttling them from my house to the club.) They had cancelled the shoot that morning because of conditions (snow.) But I had a great time shooting the 3D course anyway. I passed a group of 8 wheelie guys on Target 3 and then had virgin snow to stomp through the rest of the way. When I finished the course, I could see that they had made it all the way to Target 7. They must have been out there until dinner! Anyhow, I shot better than I expected to. I only had to search for arrows on one target where I went over the back. (All my shots seemed high.) But overall it was a peaceful and enjoyable morning!
(http://i.imgur.com/tM75zn2.jpg)
Saturday afternoon and Sunday I spent working in the shop. I needed to clean some stuff up, so I found a new place to store my laminations and glass which should make a difference. I also decided to finish up a spine tester I started to build probably 2 years ago:
(http://i.imgur.com/rj1IqLg.jpg)
It seemed like a great idea for precision when I dreamed it up back then. But the dial indicator has a spring on the plunger that counteracts the 2# weight. Now the spring force is small and is a linear function of the deflection that can be corrected for, so it can all still work out just fine. But that combined with needing to subtract the two readings on the indicator means I need to run a laptop or the like next to me. So turned out to be very precise, but a pain. But now it's done. Most importantly I even put up a spot on the wall to hang it out of the way when not using it.
DU2 spent a good chunk of the day out in the shop with me, mainly turning firewood into a mess on the lathe:
(http://i.imgur.com/TkpBHM0.jpg)
She's worked on the lathe before, but yesterday was her first time learning to properly use the skew chisel. She also learned how to use the chop saw, drill press, and nail gun. Then I made her design and build a paper towel rack for my shop. I think she's got potential.
Post by: rockkiller on March 02, 2015, 10:50:00 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 02, 2015, 11:28:00 AM
Post by: monterey on March 03, 2015, 05:14:00 PM
My two girls are grown and have their own families. But, they live very close by and have given up five grandsons and two granddaughters, so life is good.
I got thinking about that dang pyramid oak some more and how at 20" it seems very heavy but on the scale it was 32# @ 23" on the long string. Then it dawned on me; the long string!! :eek:
It's not going to a full 23", so it's going to be heavier than 32# on the normal string. Gotta put it back on the scale with a normal string and see what it does. Really cold and snowing right now so maybe later. :)
Post by: Crittergetter on March 03, 2015, 08:02:00 PM
Post by: monterey on March 04, 2015, 05:19:00 PM
Wife prohibits filing string nocks at the kitchen table!
Post by: halfseminole on March 04, 2015, 08:14:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 04, 2015, 08:35:00 PM
Post by: Greg Szalewski on March 04, 2015, 09:28:00 PM
Post by: Robertfishes on March 04, 2015, 10:58:00 PM
Post by: Zradix on March 05, 2015, 12:29:00 AM
Was kinda fun.
Just some little riser pieces..used a microwave and damp towels.
...I didn't come up with the idea but it worked.
Post by: LittleBen on March 05, 2015, 08:31:00 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 05, 2015, 09:41:00 AM
Post by: Zradix on March 05, 2015, 10:01:00 AM
Post by: canopyboy on March 05, 2015, 10:25:00 AM
Post by: halfseminole on March 05, 2015, 10:49:00 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 06, 2015, 07:32:00 AM
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/astave1.png) (http://s47.photobucket.com/user/ROY-CHRIS/media/astave1.png.html)
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/astave2.png) (http://s47.photobucket.com/user/ROY-CHRIS/media/astave2.png.html)
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/astave3.png) (http://s47.photobucket.com/user/ROY-CHRIS/media/astave3.png.html)
Post by: LittleBen on March 06, 2015, 07:57:00 AM
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 06, 2015, 07:57:00 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 06, 2015, 08:09:00 AM
Here is Pearlys rawhide bow.
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/chrisbow.png) (http://s47.photobucket.com/user/ROY-CHRIS/media/chrisbow.png.html)
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 06, 2015, 08:15:00 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 06, 2015, 08:19:00 AM
Post by: Bowjunkie on March 06, 2015, 09:46:00 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 06, 2015, 09:56:00 AM
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/chrisbow1.png) (http://s47.photobucket.com/user/ROY-CHRIS/media/chrisbow1.png.html)
Post by: fujimo on March 06, 2015, 10:03:00 AM
building those damn tri lams all the time :laughing: :laughing:
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 06, 2015, 10:36:00 AM
Post by: canopyboy on March 06, 2015, 10:43:00 AM
:smileystooges:
Post by: canopyboy on March 06, 2015, 10:46:00 AM
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 06, 2015, 10:50:00 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 06, 2015, 11:09:00 AM
Post by: monterey on March 06, 2015, 01:17:00 PM
Post by: canopyboy on March 06, 2015, 01:18:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 06, 2015, 01:30:00 PM
Post by: fujimo on March 06, 2015, 01:33:00 PM
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 06, 2015, 04:53:00 PM
Quote
Originally posted by Roy from Pa:Tell em to buy a Ram and try again.
Nah, they hain't got a big enough truck... :)
Post by: Zradix on March 07, 2015, 05:26:00 AM
...we'll see in a couple days..
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 07, 2015, 06:07:00 AM
Post by: LittleBen on March 07, 2015, 07:55:00 AM
Quote
Originally posted by PEARL DRUMS:That would be another inexcusable use of materials. Heartbroken here. Saw a pre civil war Steiner for $35,000 fully restored ....
Thanks Roybert. The grip is just a shoot-in grip, taped on! Overlays are pre-civil war Steiner ivory piano keys.
It is a really nice bow, and I am highly envious of your ivory source though
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 07, 2015, 08:04:00 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 07, 2015, 09:09:00 AM
Post by: goobersan on March 07, 2015, 04:01:00 PM
Post by: fujimo on March 07, 2015, 04:04:00 PM
Post by: Bowjunkie on March 07, 2015, 05:50:00 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on March 08, 2015, 01:59:00 PM
Dave.
Post by: canopyboy on March 09, 2015, 07:44:00 AM
I got some good shop time in. Among other things I got some risers finally started. Nothing that special, but together with that big stack of lams from Troy it means there will hopefully be bows soon.
(http://i.imgur.com/XhOlktN.jpg)
More importantly, DU3 joined me in the shop for a significant amount of time. She wanted to make a jewelry box out of a log. By bedtime last night, she was carving her name in the lid and putting the finishing touches on her sanding job.
(http://i.imgur.com/SEqYmVv.jpg)
Good times!
Post by: Crittergetter on March 09, 2015, 09:35:00 AM
Post by: fujimo on March 09, 2015, 10:16:00 AM
I have a 12 almost 13 year old girl-- whooo wee!! :eek:
she's an awesome kid, very helpful, but I can see the brain slowly turning to porridge- oh well it only for a few years !! :scared:
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 09, 2015, 10:18:00 AM
Post by: canopyboy on March 09, 2015, 11:02:00 AM
Quote
Originally posted by fujimo:Well Wayne, I've got a 16, 14, and 11. Taken from a perspective outside my household, they are beautiful, smart, responsible, well-adjusted young ladies. But at home, there seems to be just too much estrogen in one house for any of the above to apply to more than one of the four females at a time!
...but I can see the brain slowly turning to porridge...
Last night DU1 and DU2 chose to skip dinner and go to bed early after the unreasonable demands of their parents. (Emailing a coach and rinsing the dogs' feet off before bringing in the house.) I've noticed my wife is drinking wine almost every day now that we're into teenage years. And I've also noticed that the recycling bin also seems to have more empty bourbon bottles than before; we won't name names on that one.
I've decided that instead of threatening boyfriends, I plan to offer each of them a beer. They'll need it to deal with my daughters.
Personally, I hope my liver lasts long enough to see them off happily married and trying to raise my teenage granddaughters!
:pray:
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 09, 2015, 11:22:00 AM
Post by: Bowjunkie on March 09, 2015, 11:47:00 AM
Post by: Zradix on March 09, 2015, 12:06:00 PM
Post by: canopyboy on March 09, 2015, 12:26:00 PM
Big burly dad walks out like a lumberjack and puts an axe through the hood of the boyfriend's car. Cost him a new hood to stay out of jail, but word got around crazy fast and he never had any more problems.
Post by: Zradix on March 09, 2015, 12:30:00 PM
:thumbsup:
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 09, 2015, 12:35:00 PM
Post by: Zradix on March 09, 2015, 12:42:00 PM
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx121/Zradix/d9edab38f35321a61d1dad9f00be8416.jpg)
Post by: fujimo on March 09, 2015, 03:20:00 PM
whenever I think about the story, I 'bout pee my pants :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:
Post by: Zradix on March 09, 2015, 03:21:00 PM
Post by: fujimo on March 09, 2015, 03:26:00 PM
man ... how do we all live through this :confused: :confused: I live on an island- I thought that was smart- that I could keep a handle on things- now I think it was the dumbest idea- 'cos now I think not one of the little blighters is good enough for my daughter, the little pimple infested, testosterone soaked little bantam roosters!!
now I think she needs more choice's, better options- there has gotta be a guy out there, good enough in my books to even look at her-
hmmm...maybe someone kinda more like me :D :D :D :laughing: :laughing: yea right!!! that's how we all got ourselves in this mess in the first place!
Post by: Zradix on March 09, 2015, 03:47:00 PM
Most/ a lot of girls seem to be happy when they choose someone with similarities to their Dad.
I just hope mine find someone a helluva lot better than I was..or am.
Post by: fujimo on March 09, 2015, 05:58:00 PM
Post by: canopyboy on March 09, 2015, 07:06:00 PM
Quote
Originally posted by fujimo:Well Wayne, the problem is that we were just like them back then. That's why we worry. Of course, I was more prepared to deal with crazy fathers than the crazy women they were worried about. Hence I'm just as wiling to buy them a drink as threaten their lives. Although if they accept at this age it'll be both!
now I think she needs more choice's, better options- there has gotta be a guy out there, good enough in my books to even look at her-
hmmm...maybe someone kinda more like me :D :D :D :laughing: :laughing: yea right!!!
Post by: canopyboy on March 09, 2015, 07:07:00 PM
Quote
Originally posted by Roy from Pa:I thought it mighta been here I heard that! One of my new favorites, best I start giving proper credit.
fujio-boy posted that...
Post by: monterey on March 09, 2015, 08:16:00 PM
"Guns don't kill people. Dads with pretty daughters do!"
Each of them has it neatly folded in a drawer waiting for the daughters first date to come to the door. :biglaugh: Hope I live long enough to see it.
I had to manhandle one young man who was pursueing one of the girls. It resulted in me having an interview with a cop (lady cop) who told me "well, I understand, but try not to do it again".
Made me my wife's hero for at least a week. :D
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 09, 2015, 08:43:00 PM
I just laugh and send them home now ah days... One of the best days was we had two grandsons fishing at our pond. Well being Me, I sent the one home with about 6 night crawlers in his pocket. He loved it, so did I, but my daughter called me an hour later a little IRATE.. LMAO...
I said this is called pay back... She hung up on me.. LOL
Post by: fujimo on March 10, 2015, 01:37:00 AM
Ain't no night crawlers where I come from
Post by: halfseminole on March 10, 2015, 01:46:00 AM
Post by: halfseminole on March 10, 2015, 01:53:00 AM
She got mad when her suitors stopped calling. I never hurt anyone, never damaged anything. I never threatened with a weapon. I simply reminded them I could essentially remove them from the world's systems. I thought it was a riot.
Post by: rmorris on March 10, 2015, 11:34:00 PM
Post by: fujimo on March 10, 2015, 11:58:00 PM
you guys got cactus 16 feet long?? :D
Post by: Zradix on March 11, 2015, 12:32:00 AM
took at enough of an angle it looks weird...had to go back and check it lol..it's fine..lol
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx121/Zradix/tri%203/tri%203%20after%20glue%20up.jpg)
Post by: fujimo on March 11, 2015, 04:33:00 AM
Like the riser!!
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 11, 2015, 06:44:00 AM
Post by: wood carver 2 on March 11, 2015, 05:01:00 PM
I can't wait to see the pics!
Dave.
Post by: rmorris on March 11, 2015, 06:35:00 PM
I am super excited...
Post by: wood carver 2 on March 11, 2015, 07:58:00 PM
Dave.
Post by: timbermoose on March 11, 2015, 08:58:00 PM
Post by: Trux Turning on March 11, 2015, 09:11:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 11, 2015, 09:31:00 PM
Dave.
LOL.. Love it Ralph..
Post by: fujimo on March 11, 2015, 10:20:00 PM
Post by: rmorris on March 12, 2015, 01:44:00 AM
Post by: canopyboy on March 12, 2015, 09:16:00 AM
Post by: fujimo on March 12, 2015, 10:05:00 AM
Post by: wood carver 2 on March 12, 2015, 04:12:00 PM
:knothead:
Dave.
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 12, 2015, 04:26:00 PM
Post by: halfseminole on March 12, 2015, 11:22:00 PM
Incidentally, today I stop all opiates for pain. I'm going to hit a rebound effect hard, but I'm hoping the new pain control regimen will end up with me healthier.
Post by: canopyboy on March 13, 2015, 07:35:00 AM
What's a Qing style quiver look like?
Post by: canopyboy on March 13, 2015, 07:39:00 AM
Post by: halfseminole on March 13, 2015, 02:36:00 PM
Yeah, they're neat aren't they? My 'glass Qing bow should make it in soon. Then I have to build a bow case and archer's belt.
Post by: critman on March 13, 2015, 02:57:00 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on March 13, 2015, 04:51:00 PM
I hope your new regimen works for you.
Dave.
Post by: canopyboy on March 14, 2015, 10:53:00 PM
Best part of the day is my wife wanting to buy me some new tools from Grizzly for the shop. She's a CPA, so tax season means she's flush with cash and feeling guilty about leaving me in charge of the home front on my own. I think I might be the only guy around who loves tax season!
Also got some other projects moved forward in the shop. Plan is to go hunting tomorrow morning for the first time since January. Can you believe it's still deer season here? Doesn't make 'em any easier to get. They're all nocturnal and smarter than me.
Post by: rmorris on March 14, 2015, 11:29:00 PM
Post by: halfseminole on March 14, 2015, 11:40:00 PM
If you acquired such a saw, would you be able to supply green wood for composite cores?
Post by: rmorris on March 15, 2015, 12:46:00 PM
Post by: halfseminole on March 15, 2015, 03:27:00 PM
Post by: breazyears on March 15, 2015, 04:40:00 PM
Harl, a friend of his, and myself went out to an indoor range that is just up the road from me... I had no idea it was even their. I thought I was the only one around these parts that even shoots trad.
Had a great time, meeting, and shooting with my new friends, learned a thing or two as well.
Post by: halfseminole on March 15, 2015, 05:10:00 PM
Here's the quiver build. Green wood would benefit me here-I could bend the frames rather than laminating them.
Post by: BenBow on March 15, 2015, 05:56:00 PM
Post by: rmorris on March 16, 2015, 02:20:00 PM
Post by: Robertfishes on March 16, 2015, 05:34:00 PM
Post by: fujimo on March 16, 2015, 06:23:00 PM
Post by: Robertfishes on March 16, 2015, 09:13:00 PM
Post by: bigbob2 on March 16, 2015, 09:53:00 PM
Post by: halfseminole on March 16, 2015, 09:58:00 PM
The more I use hide glue the more I love it. The bottle of TBIII will be my last, I feel. Gonna cook up some moose sinew glue too. Hard to have enough on hand, says the man with a pound and a half of hide glue. Fish bladder glue is my next stop.
Post by: fujimo on March 16, 2015, 11:42:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 17, 2015, 05:48:00 AM
Post by: halfseminole on March 17, 2015, 08:57:00 AM
Post by: fujimo on March 17, 2015, 09:11:00 AM
wonder if those bladders could be dried and shipped through the post?
we catch a lot of fish here during the summer- i could collect them for you Ed!
Post by: Zradix on March 17, 2015, 09:54:00 AM
..taking a looong time to finish this one.
15-20mins here and there kinda stinks.
Post by: halfseminole on March 17, 2015, 01:47:00 PM
Fish skins are good for backing, too. Just remember when pulling bladders to get all the fat off. It ruins the glue.
Post by: fujimo on March 17, 2015, 06:31:00 PM
Post by: halfseminole on March 17, 2015, 09:35:00 PM
Got my sirdan points in today, only to find they have a narrow shoulder. Makes me wonder about arrow longevity with them. I need to get someone to make me real points, but that takes money I spent on a new bow.
Post by: rmorris on March 18, 2015, 08:18:00 PM
She is all mine! More capacity , 40' of track, and I was able to call the manufacturer and get a quote on replacing all the worn out parts.
Post by: Trux Turning on March 18, 2015, 08:24:00 PM
Post by: fujimo on March 18, 2015, 09:13:00 PM
Post by: Zradix on March 18, 2015, 09:15:00 PM
Post by: Zradix on March 19, 2015, 01:03:00 AM
maple makes for a darn stiff core...
...may have to narrow the profile a touch...sheesh
:dunno:
Post by: canopyboy on March 19, 2015, 09:45:00 AM
Post by: wood carver 2 on March 21, 2015, 02:27:00 PM
depending on how it turns out, it may or may not become my swap bow.
Dave.
Post by: rmorris on March 21, 2015, 09:25:00 PM
Post by: Robyn Hode on March 21, 2015, 11:05:00 PM
Post by: fujimo on March 22, 2015, 12:59:00 AM
Post by: wood carver 2 on March 22, 2015, 10:25:00 AM
I'll find a way to fix it though. In the meantime, I have another bow to prepare and glue up today- after I fix a leaky pipe in the basement.
Dave.
Post by: Zradix on March 22, 2015, 12:02:00 PM
I'm replacing a shower drain today.
I swear...who ever decided to put the drain directly over a basement wall is having a chuckle today..
Post by: wood carver 2 on March 22, 2015, 12:08:00 PM
Dave.
Post by: Zradix on March 22, 2015, 12:09:00 PM
Post by: Zradix on March 22, 2015, 12:10:00 PM
..his example of why was changing his own oil....he was quite serious.. :readit:
Post by: wood carver 2 on March 22, 2015, 02:13:00 PM
One bow to cut to profile, and some bamboo to plane and toast for my next bow. Maybe I'll get the second one glued up tonight.
Dave.
Post by: Zradix on March 22, 2015, 03:43:00 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on March 22, 2015, 04:15:00 PM
Does padauk need to be wiped down with acetone before gluing? I've never had a problem with it before.
Dave.
Post by: wcdurand on March 23, 2015, 08:45:00 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/c3IOMu7.jpg)
Two weight Cane Rod ("Baby Catskill Taper")build by me
(http://i.imgur.com/nzAlOyI.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/VvBZmkb.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/FEixHr0.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/G7PYPdZ.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/n5DnFAX.jpg)
Post by: fujimo on March 23, 2015, 09:45:00 AM
beautiful fishin' pole!!
I used to love casting for scalies- fished at marks a fair bit, also loved the Pivaan river near Vryheid!- big scalies and eels in there!!
Post by: wcdurand on March 23, 2015, 09:55:00 AM
![]("http://i.imgur.com/0tUluQz.jpg" "\"source:")
Post by: wcdurand on March 23, 2015, 09:56:00 AM
Sorry tried agaian the Scalie photo
Post by: wood carver 2 on March 23, 2015, 04:39:00 PM
Was that a brown trout in the first set of photos?
Dave.
Post by: canopyboy on March 23, 2015, 08:35:00 PM
This afternoon DU2 and I got her new bow in the oven. Her second set of hands definitely made the glue-up thing easier. Unfortunately we won't get a chance to pull it out and look at it until tomorrow evening.
Here she is tightening up the form before inflation:
(http://i.imgur.com/ttgEuHP.jpg)
Post by: rockkiller on March 23, 2015, 09:36:00 PM
David...that is a heck of a form,did you build it? Enjoy that daughter,they grow up fast.
Post by: canopyboy on March 24, 2015, 07:35:00 AM
Quote
Originally posted by rockkiller:x2!
Real nice fly rod.Trying to build a boo rod is one of my next things to learn ,if I ever get halfway decent at building bows.
As for the form yes, I built it. I quickly realized that a form that stays straight and true and is easy to work with was worth the investment. I have longer tie straps so that I can put in wood inserts with more curvature if I want to make a recurve or something. The wood inserts are easy to make when the metal is taking all the load and swap in and out quickly.
Post by: canopyboy on March 24, 2015, 09:37:00 PM
Bow out of the form. Looks like my swap bow will be colored glass. DU2 stole my last clear glass.
Post by: Crittergetter on March 24, 2015, 10:13:00 PM
Post by: SportHunter on March 24, 2015, 10:33:00 PM
Post by: canopyboy on March 25, 2015, 07:30:00 AM
Being an engineer with ADD who sits in a lot of boring meetings gave me time to overthink this. What I came up with was a single form frame out of metal that could have various wood inserts swapped in and out.
All of the load is assumed to be carried through the metal components, the wood is just there for shape. Since the air in my hose expands in the oven and my pressure often goes over 90 psi while cooking, I ran the calcs for minimal deflection at 10,000 lbs of load. I decided to go with 1530 extrusions from 80/20. (1.5" x 3.0") 80/20 extrusions are anodized aluminum and very straight. Steel tube would have worked as well and been a bit cheaper. However, 80/20 also lets you add moveable feet to stand it up and clips for attaching the wood inserts.
The tie-straps are also aluminum (6061-T6) and sized to carry the load. (Note they actually carry 20,000 lbs combined.) I think the cross sections are 3/4 x 1/2. They bow out from the form in order to allow room for the air hose or wood inserts wider than 1.5". These straps are through bolted to the extrusions at four fixed locations with 5/16" grade 8 bolts. These through holes were drilled carefully and precisely to make sure everything stays square and true. If not all drilled the same, you could end up with some of the straps not carrying their share of the load. If not drilled true and square, the top of your form will cock over slightly relative to the bottom.
The straps in the picture are sized for 6" wood inserts which works well for longbow forms. I also made a set of tie straps that allow for 12" wood inserts when I want to make bows with more curvature in the limbs.
I've found the form bolts together very quickly and easily. It weighs about 60# with a bow in it going into the oven, which isn't that much heavier than my all plywood form. My glue-ups have all come out of it nice and straight and trouble free. I think it was definitely worth the investment in materials and construction.
If y'all have more specific questions I can try to answer them. I can probably also take some more pictures if you have certain areas you want to see in more detail.
Post by: Zradix on March 25, 2015, 08:10:00 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 25, 2015, 12:49:00 PM
Took the puppy for a walk down to the pond today. She is a real lab now, she went in the water... 4 months old and is 35 #'s and strong as hell...
Post by: rmorris on March 28, 2015, 09:37:00 PM
Got her up and running just before sunset , got a few more logs to arrack on Sunday.
Post by: breazyears on March 28, 2015, 11:13:00 PM
Its nice having a mill.
Post by: breazyears on March 28, 2015, 11:16:00 PM
Post by: rmorris on March 29, 2015, 10:20:00 PM
(http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee465/buckskinbows/AED9747F-603C-4092-8076-771199F181C1.jpg)
(http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee465/buckskinbows/A6D8621F-BFFA-41BC-BEEB-7E7001777E15.jpg)
Post by: bigbob2 on March 30, 2015, 05:03:00 AM
Post by: fujimo on March 30, 2015, 08:00:00 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 30, 2015, 08:17:00 AM
Post by: inksoup on March 30, 2015, 08:17:00 AM
Post by: wood carver 2 on March 30, 2015, 03:41:00 PM
Dave.
Post by: RedStag5728 on March 30, 2015, 04:16:00 PM
Can't wait 'til they come in and get some arrows fletched up!
Post by: halfseminole on March 30, 2015, 04:50:00 PM
Post by: canopyboy on March 31, 2015, 05:51:00 AM
:saywhat:
Post by: Robertfishes on March 31, 2015, 11:25:00 AM
Post by: Bowjunkie on March 31, 2015, 03:19:00 PM
Post by: Zradix on March 31, 2015, 03:21:00 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on March 31, 2015, 03:43:00 PM
Dave.
Post by: canopyboy on March 31, 2015, 04:00:00 PM
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Originally posted by Bowjunkie:Sitting in the airport now waiting to board and go home from a one day trip that'll make for a solid 14 hour day.
Is everyone here but me retired? :rolleyes:
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 31, 2015, 04:45:00 PM
Post by: LittleBen on March 31, 2015, 05:09:00 PM
Post by: bigbob2 on March 31, 2015, 06:36:00 PM
Post by: Al Dean on March 31, 2015, 06:38:00 PM
Post by: Robertfishes on March 31, 2015, 07:38:00 PM
Post by: Robertfishes on March 31, 2015, 07:46:00 PM
Post by: Kopper1013 on March 31, 2015, 07:47:00 PM
Post by: halfseminole on March 31, 2015, 09:14:00 PM
Post by: cunruhshoot on March 31, 2015, 09:56:00 PM
(http://i1073.photobucket.com/albums/w394/cunruhsurf/General/93b559a85216ba14f06a7e9efb7c771a.jpg)
Post by: canopyboy on April 01, 2015, 09:05:00 AM
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Originally posted by LittleBen:Not counting weekends, I'm planning on 3600. But aiming for 2500 if I can swing it early.
On my rough estimation, I only have ~9600days of work left until retirement ...
Post by: John Scifres on April 01, 2015, 09:31:00 AM
Good news is I will have 662,256,000 seconds of expected life span afterwards :)
Post by: Zradix on April 01, 2015, 09:57:00 AM
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx121/Zradix/coffin_construction_15.jpg)
Post by: monterey on April 02, 2015, 10:36:00 AM
I still take on some short term jobs every now and then. Just finished one last Saturday.
I could not afford this bow building problem without the bit of extra pocket money. If this bow building and archery affliction could pay for itself, that would be ideal.
Post by: beachbowhunter on April 02, 2015, 11:00:00 AM
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Originally posted by Robertfishes:Those are awesome. Did you do a build-along on how to do ILF limbs? that would be very interesting to see...
(http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt46/Robertfishes/2%20sets%20olive%20ash%20burl_zps5mxpbedj.jpg) (http://s596.photobucket.com/user/Robertfishes/media/2%20sets%20olive%20ash%20burl_zps5mxpbedj.jpg.html) finished 2 sets of Olive ash Burl ILF limbs today. 42# and 45# on 15" riser. These are prototypes, I am playing arround with limb shapes..
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 03, 2015, 09:47:00 AM
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/lams2_1.png) (http://s47.photobucket.com/user/ROY-CHRIS/media/lams2_1.png.html)
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/lams4.png) (http://s47.photobucket.com/user/ROY-CHRIS/media/lams4.png.html)
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/lams1_1.png) (http://s47.photobucket.com/user/ROY-CHRIS/media/lams1_1.png.html)
Post by: kennym on April 03, 2015, 10:02:00 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 03, 2015, 10:12:00 AM
Post by: rmorris on April 03, 2015, 10:42:00 AM
Post by: fujimo on April 03, 2015, 10:53:00 AM
Post by: Paul/KS on April 03, 2015, 11:13:00 AM
Post by: monterey on April 03, 2015, 01:55:00 PM
Been working on the oak pyramid. It's tillered and pretty much shot in. Put some finish on but now I'm going to back up and reshape the grip. Looks like it will end up in the hands of a 12 year old grandson.
Post by: halfseminole on April 03, 2015, 02:11:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 03, 2015, 02:44:00 PM
Post by: Zradix on April 03, 2015, 02:49:00 PM
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx121/Zradix/13532189.jpg)
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 03, 2015, 02:51:00 PM
Post by: Zradix on April 03, 2015, 02:53:00 PM
Just gotta drink yourself outta the problem..seems like a pretty normal day to me...
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 03, 2015, 03:02:00 PM
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/door.png) (http://s47.photobucket.com/user/ROY-CHRIS/media/door.png.html)
Post by: wood carver 2 on April 03, 2015, 03:31:00 PM
I tried to file my tax return and the system wouldn't let me. Then I went to glue up some taxidermy panels and the biscuit joiner messed up so the holes don't line up. I think I should keep my fingers away from the big machine today. :readit:
One thing I did seemed to turn out ok though. I tested some home made wood stain on some samples to see what I'd get. This stuff is simple, made from vinegar and steel wool. Well, pine goes brown to red-brown, white oak goes nearly black, red oak goes a kind of ugly gray-red-black, natural bamboo and maple darken some, cherry darkens a lot and walnut looks like blackwood with the end grain going coal black, and black limba goes dark and looks real nice.
I have to give it more time for the reaction to finish, but I think this stain might find it's way onto some bows soon.
Dave.
Post by: WestTexan on April 03, 2015, 06:45:00 PM
Post by: LittleBen on April 03, 2015, 10:34:00 PM
I've been reading into doing exactly that lately. I was thinking of turning some oak shafts jet black.
They say it works because the iron acetate reacts with wood tannins to cause the black color. Woods that are high in tannins like oak and walnut get really black. They also say you can wipe really strong tea ... Yeah like earl grey ... Onto the wood before or even after the iron acetate to make low tannin woods get really black too.
Post by: monterey on April 03, 2015, 11:20:00 PM
Post by: Zradix on April 04, 2015, 03:23:00 AM
Post by: bigbob2 on April 04, 2015, 05:15:00 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 04, 2015, 07:42:00 AM
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on April 04, 2015, 07:48:00 AM
Started sealing Sixby's bow as well. He and I are swapping work and Im excited!
Post by: Zradix on April 04, 2015, 03:27:00 PM
Bob..OUCH! Sorry..jeesh..Hope you get healed up fast.
Post by: bigbob2 on April 04, 2015, 06:29:00 PM
Post by: halfseminole on April 04, 2015, 10:03:00 PM
Post by: Paul/KS on April 05, 2015, 12:14:00 PM
Sorry to hear about your toe bigbob2.Hope it heals up OK.
Post by: wood carver 2 on April 05, 2015, 01:04:00 PM
Seriously though, I hope you heal up quickly.
Dave.
Post by: wood carver 2 on April 05, 2015, 03:17:00 PM
Now all that's left is to get cleaned up and wait for family that's coming over for dinner.
Happy Easter All!
Dave.
Post by: rmorris on April 05, 2015, 07:14:00 PM
(http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee465/buckskinbows/7A2FFF53-224F-45E8-BD47-8D922B441546.jpg)
Before
(http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee465/buckskinbows/C849F3B6-D525-4A30-A2E9-20A475859A1B.jpg)
(http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee465/buckskinbows/1D7D70E6-F735-427D-9EEA-D48C6C0B85A7.jpg)
(http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee465/buckskinbows/803F53E4-EC23-4223-B714-C8879F174C9A.jpg)
Post by: halfseminole on April 05, 2015, 07:55:00 PM
Post by: Crittergetter on April 07, 2015, 09:48:00 PM
:(
Post by: kennym on April 07, 2015, 09:48:00 PM
So if you don't hear much from me for a bit,don't check the PO walls, I'll be around.... :laughing:
Post by: LittleBen on April 07, 2015, 10:46:00 PM
That's good though Kenny, congrats on the new contract!
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 08, 2015, 06:00:00 AM
Post by: monterey on April 08, 2015, 06:05:00 PM
Long story short; she broke! :(
But, no bow is without it's lessons and for this one I'll say that my attempt to glue the riser block down to the limb was a failure.
You may recall that I discovered that the riser block was not adequately glued to the limb. Photos are earlier in this thread. I attempted to patch it with super glue and an overlay of automotive fiberglass and epoxy. here is what it looked like after that repair.
(http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac170/longcruise/Archery/oak%20board/2014%2002%2023%20glassed%20fade_zpsykdftwzo.jpg)
No problems during tillering nor in shooting in at a short draw. Several days ago I let about ten arrows go at full draw with no problems. Today I put it on the scale and it drew 36# at 28".
Decided to run it over the chrono with a 525 grain arrow. The first shot went across at 139.6 fps. On the second shot it broke! :scared:
So, here it is after the break. It might be repairable, but I'm not going to risk it since the bow was going to go to a grandson. Time to start hunting for a new board.
Here is how it broke.
(http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac170/longcruise/Archery/oak%20board/broke%20riser_zpsbkttc87l.jpg)
(http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac170/longcruise/Archery/oak%20board/broke%20back_zps1jxcwwqw.jpg)
Post by: monterey on April 08, 2015, 06:09:00 PM
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Originally posted by crittergetter:Sorry to hear that. It's even tougher for kids.
Said goodbye to an old friend today. My lab of 15 yrs. she was a great hunter and companion. Especially to my youngest daughter for the last 10 yrs. she took it harder than any of us.
:(
Post by: LittleBen on April 08, 2015, 08:06:00 PM
I have in my possession a very nice oak board stave that's extremely dense, very wide ringed. Doesn't make much sense to spend money to ship a $6 board though ....
Post by: John Scifres on April 08, 2015, 08:18:00 PM
Sorry about the bow. But the lessons learned should be not to narrow the handle like that. Also don't cut in a shelf like that. You have to make sure you have enough wood left to keep the handle rigid. You don't and that's why it popped the glue on riser and cracked where it did. The grain looks kinda questionable in that area too but it might be a photo issue. Better luck on the next one.
Post by: monterey on April 08, 2015, 08:32:00 PM
John, grain was pretty good. That bad glue joint between the walnut and the oak seemed to initiate the break. Grandson will be disappointed
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 09, 2015, 06:30:00 AM
Post by: Robertfishes on April 11, 2015, 09:00:00 PM
Post by: Trux Turning on April 12, 2015, 12:26:00 AM
(http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll259/truxturning/2015%20trade%20bow/7ba6042a9dea2983de3937262f8ff074_zpsngx5vskp.jpg)
Post by: Trux Turning on April 12, 2015, 12:31:00 AM
(http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll259/truxturning/2015%20trade%20bow/d29d8f743ddff67e0c88ff61e152a17c_zpsg2gk7exo.jpg)
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 12, 2015, 07:44:00 AM
Post by: BenBow on April 12, 2015, 08:47:00 AM
David very nice bows as usual!
Post by: monterey on April 12, 2015, 01:04:00 PM
Post by: kennym on April 12, 2015, 04:12:00 PM
will take a couple pics when all finished up.
The plan is for bro and I to bloody them up for a couple years, then give em to my 2 boys.....
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 13, 2015, 07:50:00 AM
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/kenbow1.png) (http://s47.photobucket.com/user/ROY-CHRIS/media/kenbow1.png.html)
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/kenbow2.png) (http://s47.photobucket.com/user/ROY-CHRIS/media/kenbow2.png.html)
Post by: Zradix on April 13, 2015, 08:14:00 AM
Post by: Robertfishes on April 13, 2015, 06:31:00 PM
Post by: Robertfishes on April 13, 2015, 10:23:00 PM
Post by: cunruhshoot on April 13, 2015, 10:52:00 PM
(http://i1073.photobucket.com/albums/w394/cunruhsurf/Bow%20Making/834c2a08bd7c018510459206a7429d83.jpg)
(http://i1073.photobucket.com/albums/w394/cunruhsurf/Bow%20Making/90a59b76ea7c23d482e190982c1fbdac.jpg)
(http://i1073.photobucket.com/albums/w394/cunruhsurf/Bow%20Making/c97cd80a38bec2e79022273c3b2b784c.jpg)
(http://i1073.photobucket.com/albums/w394/cunruhsurf/Bow%20Making/34d1cc997112984e3528804bb37b03a1.jpg)
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 14, 2015, 05:00:00 AM
Post by: wood carver 2 on April 14, 2015, 07:27:00 PM
(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x349/1wood1/IMG_0606_zps0lxhess7.jpg) (http://s1177.photobucket.com/user/1wood1/media/IMG_0606_zps0lxhess7.jpg.html)
(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x349/1wood1/IMG_0607_zps1d7ktowd.jpg) (http://s1177.photobucket.com/user/1wood1/media/IMG_0607_zps1d7ktowd.jpg.html)
(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x349/1wood1/IMG_0610_zpsobkyc81k.jpg) (http://s1177.photobucket.com/user/1wood1/media/IMG_0610_zpsobkyc81k.jpg.html)
It's a sweet shooter and silent as a ghost.
64" tip to tip, bamboo back and belly, walnut core and a pretty piece of walnut for the riser. It draws 46# @ 28", but it will likely lose a little weight by the time it's fully shot in.
After shooting the new bow, I strung up a couple of hunting bows for some practice before turkey season.
(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x349/1wood1/IMG_0610_zpsobkyc81k.jpg) (http://s1177.photobucket.com/user/1wood1/media/IMG_0610_zpsobkyc81k.jpg.html)
What do you think? Am I ready to kill my first archery tom? :)
Dave.
Post by: wood carver 2 on April 14, 2015, 07:31:00 PM
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Originally posted by wood carver 2:
I put a few arrows through a new longbow I built for a good friend in Ohio.
(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x349/1wood1/IMG_0606_zps0lxhess7.jpg) (http://s1177.photobucket.com/user/1wood1/media/IMG_0606_zps0lxhess7.jpg.html)
(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x349/1wood1/IMG_0607_zps1d7ktowd.jpg) (http://s1177.photobucket.com/user/1wood1/media/IMG_0607_zps1d7ktowd.jpg.html)
(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x349/1wood1/IMG_0610_zpsobkyc81k.jpg) (http://s1177.photobucket.com/user/1wood1/media/IMG_0610_zpsobkyc81k.jpg.html)
It's a sweet shooter and silent as a ghost.
64" tip to tip, bamboo back and belly, walnut core and a pretty piece of walnut for the riser. It draws 46# @ 28", but it will likely lose a little weight by the time it's fully shot in.
After shooting the new bow, I strung up a couple of hunting bows for some practice before turkey season.
(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x349/1wood1/IMG_0604_zps0vqrct55.jpg) (http://s1177.photobucket.com/user/1wood1/media/IMG_0604_zps0vqrct55.jpg.html)
What do you think? Am I ready to kill my first archery tom? :)
Dave.
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 14, 2015, 08:28:00 PM
Post by: Robertfishes on April 14, 2015, 08:59:00 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on April 14, 2015, 09:53:00 PM
Sorry about the double post. I was having trouble with photo bucket.
Now, if I can get a real tom to hold still like my target..... :knothead:
Dave.
Post by: cunruhshoot on April 14, 2015, 11:56:00 PM
Post by: cunruhshoot on April 15, 2015, 12:09:00 AM
Post by: wood carver 2 on April 15, 2015, 05:59:00 PM
Dave.
Post by: Minnesota Bill on April 15, 2015, 06:14:00 PM
Bill
Post by: Martin Schutte on April 19, 2015, 03:50:00 PM
Post by: Zradix on April 20, 2015, 09:05:00 AM
Spent some time molesting a late 50's Kodiak.
Post by: Zradix on April 20, 2015, 09:06:00 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Martin Schutte:
I got to see my kid this weekend so no grinder jig building only family time it's nice that they(her mother) moved closer so that I can spend time with her! Have a nice end to the weekend guys! :thumbsup:
Post by: halfseminole on April 21, 2015, 04:46:00 PM
I'll live, I learned and I just have to keep going.
Post by: darin putman on April 22, 2015, 12:22:00 AM
Post by: Zradix on April 23, 2015, 08:38:00 AM
Post by: monterey on April 23, 2015, 01:56:00 PM
What are you refinishing with? I have several older bows that I'd like to re-do but not sure what to use.
Post by: Zradix on April 23, 2015, 04:12:00 PM
Just sanded it down smooth to the glass.
Then mixed up some black aniline dye with methanol and wiped it on.
The Glass on this one was white. The dye actually worked too well the 1st time and made the limbs black as night. Didn't look so black till I wiped on the poly. So I sanded it back down a touch to achieve the grey color I wanted.
Then wiped on some more poly.
That's really it.
I probably should have left it alone right there.
..but I've always gotta mess with things..for better or worse.
So I mixed up some green dye and used the black I already had to put the "camo" lines on the limbs.
After putting the lines on it I just wiped on a few more coats of poly.
Then did a few coats of rattle can spar from enough distance to give the textured look I prefer.
I'm sure the collectors will frown on this..and how much value was lost from removing all the silk screening, staining, etc.
I have no plans to sell this one..ever.. for my own reasons.
So I figured I may as well make it something different.
I dunno how much I like the way it turned out..but it's kinda camoed up at least.
Not a good photographer and my camera sucks..but here's a peek...
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx121/Zradix/Kodiak/Kodiak%20Riser%2050.jpg)
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx121/Zradix/Kodiak/Kodaic%20back%2050.jpg)
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx121/Zradix/Kodiak/Kodiak%20Belly%20specs%2050.jpg)
Post by: bigbob2 on April 23, 2015, 06:52:00 PM
Post by: Zradix on April 24, 2015, 08:20:00 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 24, 2015, 08:28:00 AM
Post by: Zradix on April 24, 2015, 11:45:00 AM
Post by: breazyears on April 26, 2015, 06:56:00 PM
Cant wait to have it making dust. Need to wire a 220v plug close to its new home in the shop.
This will be much faster than my home made one.
Post by: Zradix on April 26, 2015, 08:34:00 PM
Post by: Zradix on April 26, 2015, 08:35:00 PM
Post by: Buemaker on April 27, 2015, 10:26:00 AM
Post by: Zradix on April 27, 2015, 10:59:00 AM
Post by: Buemaker on April 27, 2015, 05:35:00 PM
Checked some Yew staves and this one had gotten some serious reflex while drying.It was straight when I split it a year ago.
Post by: Buemaker on April 27, 2015, 06:12:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v145/buemaker/5d457e33f315cbc10e707699662656f2_zpsbi1onomj.jpg)
Post by: Zradix on April 27, 2015, 07:45:00 PM
Post by: cunruhshoot on April 27, 2015, 11:28:00 PM
(http://i1073.photobucket.com/albums/w394/cunruhsurf/Hunting/572cddf4079d264789ce9e92a6dc8883.jpg)
I even found some snow...
(http://i1073.photobucket.com/albums/w394/cunruhsurf/Hunting/2dc3344c02d4c743a6f13e4026314c16.jpg)
Post by: fujimo on April 27, 2015, 11:33:00 PM
Post by: Zradix on April 28, 2015, 03:45:00 AM
Post by: RedStag5728 on April 28, 2015, 05:32:00 AM
Post by: frank bullitt on April 28, 2015, 06:40:00 AM
A little show n' tell from you great crafty folks is needed!
Eric has a very fine Osage static posted. :thumbsup:
Post by: SportHunter on April 28, 2015, 10:02:00 AM
Post by: halfseminole on April 28, 2015, 07:39:00 PM
I even made it ten whole minutes on the treadmill.
Post by: Zradix on April 28, 2015, 08:11:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 29, 2015, 05:56:00 AM
Post by: Robertfishes on April 29, 2015, 07:20:00 PM
Post by: Krasus on April 29, 2015, 11:05:00 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/5r8BlCo.jpg)
Post by: talkingcabbage on April 30, 2015, 12:49:00 AM
Post by: talkingcabbage on April 30, 2015, 01:26:00 AM
Post by: talkingcabbage on April 30, 2015, 01:29:00 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 30, 2015, 06:30:00 AM
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Post by: talkingcabbage on May 01, 2015, 01:12:00 AM
Post by: jsweka on May 01, 2015, 07:39:00 PM
Post by: Krasus on May 02, 2015, 10:24:00 PM
Post by: Zradix on May 02, 2015, 10:51:00 PM
That's pretty dang cool!
:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Post by: Robertfishes on May 02, 2015, 11:54:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on May 03, 2015, 10:22:00 AM
Wife holding the wet puppy. :)
(http://i.imgur.com/MoT3NZE.png)
The line up..
(http://i.imgur.com/qy6htuh.png)
Trophy catch.. :)
(http://i.imgur.com/1nPlQVS.png)
Another trophy catch..
(http://i.imgur.com/cZgH29D.png)
Post by: Krasus on May 03, 2015, 11:30:00 AM
Post by: jsweka on May 03, 2015, 07:42:00 PM
I spent the day putting new plumping in my house. PEX is really slick and much faster than soldering copper.
I did get to fling a few arrows after I cleaned everything up, but the bow just felt kind of heavy tonight.
Post by: Krasus on May 03, 2015, 09:58:00 PM
Post by: Trux Turning on May 03, 2015, 10:41:00 PM
Quote
Originally posted by Krasus:Awesome!! I'm like mosaics in a riser... Post some pics
Glued up some bloodwood and African ebony for a mosaic inlay into wenge.
Post by: fujimo on May 03, 2015, 10:55:00 PM
wassa 'smile'???
look how far the house is- must take him all day to get down there with the ol walker :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:
Post by: fujimo on May 03, 2015, 10:56:00 PM
thad'll keep ya busy :D
Post by: Krasus on May 04, 2015, 01:35:00 AM
Post by: monterey on May 04, 2015, 03:55:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on May 04, 2015, 07:18:00 PM
Post by: halfseminole on May 04, 2015, 08:08:00 PM
Post by: Dan Landis on May 04, 2015, 08:31:00 PM
Post by: kennym on May 04, 2015, 08:46:00 PM
Put wipers on my car to prepare for rain the last 5 days of turkey season. LOL
Took the dog out for a run, she ran, I rode the 4 whlr...
Looked thru some crappy osage trying to decide what to burn and what to keep....
Post by: canopyboy on May 05, 2015, 08:59:00 AM
:goldtooth:
Post by: Roy from Pa on May 05, 2015, 09:23:00 AM
Post by: fujimo on May 05, 2015, 09:27:00 AM
'prolly the only truck you could trust with precious cargo like that :laughing:
Post by: Roy from Pa on May 05, 2015, 09:38:00 AM
Tanned deer hide.. Can you see bow grips? :)
(http://i.imgur.com/mt8iZPy.png)
Post by: canopyboy on May 05, 2015, 10:45:00 AM
quote:
Originally posted by fujimo:
well at least you have a great truck too to go with that! :D
'prolly the only truck you could trust with precious cargo like that :readit:
Now before I go giving too harsh of an impression of my better half, I will say that she paid for those three boxes in the back of the truck.
:saywhat:
Post by: canopyboy on May 05, 2015, 10:48:00 AM
I don't usually benefit when my wife starts cleaning out.
Post by: halfseminole on May 05, 2015, 02:04:00 PM
Post by: canopyboy on May 05, 2015, 02:09:00 PM
Post by: Robertfishes on May 05, 2015, 02:19:00 PM
Halfseminole sounds like you are making good progress. I used a Walker for a few months after breaking my back 22 years ago.
Post by: LittleBen on May 05, 2015, 09:03:00 PM
Kept looking at the pic saying .... That's not a suburban !?
Sawed up some Osage today into lams. Need to grind me still .... 1/4hp bandsaw is a sick joke. Takes 6min to saw one lam 1.5" wide and 36" long from Osage .... I'm dreading cutting any Ipe.
Post by: Krasus on May 06, 2015, 10:25:00 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/KVLmn5a.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/PtOdfy0.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/9lVMhLD.jpg)
Cambodian blood wood
Rock maple
African ebony
Post by: halfseminole on May 08, 2015, 10:12:00 AM
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Post by: Trux Turning on May 08, 2015, 08:04:00 PM
Post by: halfseminole on May 09, 2015, 08:44:00 PM
Draw length should remain the same, just weight went down. Makes the manchubows.com bow perfect for me now.
Post by: wood carver 2 on May 09, 2015, 09:12:00 PM
Dave.
Post by: Krasus on May 11, 2015, 12:19:00 AM
Still need to cut and lay the curved section of the mosaic
(http://i.imgur.com/JQyBzf7.jpg)
Post by: bigbob2 on May 11, 2015, 01:21:00 AM
Post by: monterey on May 11, 2015, 03:42:00 PM
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Originally posted by Roy from Pa:Hah! At least I stuck with my 31" arrows. He used some kind of 3.5" thing!
You hunt and fish like a girl... LOL
Still have some work to do with that kid. He always outfishes me! Has something to do with being willing to stand in the rain.
We had a great time down there, despites some major rain. Good camp, good food and good company. Lots of turkeys too.
Post by: beachbowhunter on May 11, 2015, 04:23:00 PM
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Originally posted by Krasus:How do you guys so mosaic stips? I glued up a 16" long set of blocks and sliced off some strips. They broke apart when I flexed them just a tiny bit. How do you make it work with the smaller pieces :confused:
Finally got around to glueing up the new riser.
Still need to cut and lay the curved section of the mosaic
(http://i.imgur.com/JQyBzf7.jpg)
Post by: halfseminole on May 11, 2015, 06:35:00 PM
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Post by: canopyboy on May 18, 2015, 09:26:00 PM
The dust collector wouldn't fit where the old one did, but man, does it pull some CFMs compared to the old one! I think I still want to re-think my setup with perhaps a rigid duct system (or at least partial.)
(http://i.imgur.com/XaDBIeu.jpg)
The sander comes with a stupid little base, but I needed it to roll and I figured a place to store sandpaper wouldn't hurt. So I made a base with locking casters for it. Turned it on, ran a board through a couple times with my daughter and the paper came loose on the drum. I know Grizzly says to tape the one end down (and that's how it came from the factory,) but that seems stupid. Growing up in the cabinet shop we use large hose clamps for the end opposite the spring tensioner. I'm also not sure about their whole felt on the second roller idea. I think I'm just going to pull that off while I'm at it and adjust the drum heights to suit.
But, don't get me wrong. It's frickin' awesome. I can't wait to build my first bow with home grown, home harvested, and home ground lams!
(http://i.imgur.com/oWegU6g.jpg)
And just to make sure the day was complete, I finally pulled the last bow out of the form that I had glued up at the beginning of April. Still had 20psi on the hose. Man, life gets away from you sometimes...
Post by: fujimo on May 19, 2015, 12:04:00 AM
what wood do you grow and harvest?
Post by: Buemaker on May 19, 2015, 03:15:00 AM
Post by: canopyboy on May 19, 2015, 09:38:00 AM
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Originally posted by fujimo:Well, I should say locally grown and home harvested. Nature grows it either on my property or nearby, and so far I've been able to locally harvest cherry, walnut, and black locust for lams that have made some good shooting bows. There are also a few ERCs I have my eye on. Plenty of hickory as well, but haven't used for lams. Plus oak and spalted maple for furniture projects.
looking awesome David. :thumbsup:
what wood do you grow and harvest?
Post by: fujimo on May 19, 2015, 10:35:00 AM
very neat!
Post by: LittleBen on May 19, 2015, 11:59:00 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on May 20, 2015, 07:41:00 AM
Post by: beachbowhunter on May 20, 2015, 11:17:00 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on May 20, 2015, 02:52:00 PM
Some old coot from Linneus, Mo sent me a sweet 36" x 2" x 2" block of pristine Osage for my birthday. So last night I made it into 5 awesome 5/16" thick lams and have them stickered up for this falls bow making season.. :) Thanks Kenny..
(http://i.imgur.com/dRIuXtQ.png)
Post by: fujimo on May 20, 2015, 02:59:00 PM
butcha only got enough for 2 1/2 bows??!!?
Post by: canopyboy on May 20, 2015, 03:31:00 PM
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Post by: bigbob2 on May 20, 2015, 06:34:00 PM
Post by: LittleBen on May 20, 2015, 11:53:00 PM
Post by: fujimo on May 21, 2015, 12:42:00 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on May 21, 2015, 06:56:00 AM
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Post by: Roy from Pa on May 22, 2015, 05:28:00 AM
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Post by: Robertfishes on May 22, 2015, 01:07:00 PM
Post by: halfseminole on May 22, 2015, 04:08:00 PM
Post by: talkingcabbage on May 23, 2015, 01:02:00 AM
(http://i358.photobucket.com/albums/oo22/talkingcabbage/Mobile%20Uploads/20150522_152006_zpshhhh8no_edit_1432356513167_zpsre7tdvuo.jpg) (http://s358.photobucket.com/user/talkingcabbage/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150522_152006_zpshhhh8no_edit_1432356513167_zpsre7tdvuo.jpg.html)
(http://i358.photobucket.com/albums/oo22/talkingcabbage/Mobile%20Uploads/20150519_184911_zpswxqtzyld.jpg) (http://s358.photobucket.com/user/talkingcabbage/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150519_184911_zpswxqtzyld.jpg.html)
Post by: Krasus on May 23, 2015, 11:04:00 AM
Post by: fujimo on May 23, 2015, 03:19:00 PM
Post by: bigbob2 on May 23, 2015, 07:11:00 PM
Post by: canopyboy on May 25, 2015, 01:28:00 PM
BAM!
Apparently there is not enough room between the dust collection shroud and rear roller to accommodate a hose clamp. The hose clamp was broken and embedded in the shroud. D'oh!
I walked up to the house in disgust and called it a night. Sometimes it's tough to be a guy who needs to mess with everything. Looks like I'll have to figure out how to make tape work for me after all.
Post by: Roy from Pa on May 25, 2015, 04:03:00 PM
Post by: talkingcabbage on May 27, 2015, 10:36:00 PM
Post by: SportHunter on May 28, 2015, 12:33:00 PM
Post by: fujimo on May 28, 2015, 05:07:00 PM
but would that clamp, with the adjuster on one side, not effect the balance of those rollers? :dunno:
Post by: canopyboy on May 29, 2015, 05:14:00 PM
You could feel a very slight increase in machine vibration with the clamps on due to the imbalance. But the rpms aren't that high and didn't seem to line up with any natural modes so I was ok with it. Didn't seem to make much difference in the results. Things were coming out perfect before I put the shroud back on to test the dust collection.
Looking online in woodworking forums, etc there are a lot of people who are unhappy with the tape solution. One guy did mod his shroud where the clamp came past for clearance. (He did not note whether it was foresight or reactionary.) The best solution was a guy who put double-sided tape down before putting the paper down to keep it from spinning on the drum under load and then used the reinforced strapping tape to wrap the outside as described in the manual. I think I'm going to try the tape, but start the tape on the drum under the paper and then lap the paper over the tape before finishing a final wrap over the top. We'll see.
Post by: canopyboy on May 29, 2015, 05:16:00 PM
Post by: fujimo on May 29, 2015, 07:43:00 PM
mine jas a red coloured tack coat on the drum- really holds the paper well- and easy to change grit's, but the delta has a spring clamp on either end. i will find out about the tack coat, from my mate who has it- who i got the sander from.
Post by: jsweka on May 29, 2015, 08:52:00 PM
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Originally posted by canopyboy:Thanks Dave. I've been working on getting rid of target panic. If any of you have target panic and want to get rid of it, check out Joel Turner's (clickerman) video. It's the only method that has worked for me and right now is the first I can actually hold at full draw without releasing the arrow in about 8 years.
The boy is finally learning to shoot proper like!
Post by: monterey on May 29, 2015, 09:19:00 PM
Also came across my side quiver patterns and had enough leather to make two, sooo.. Probably put them on fleabay.
Post by: Zradix on May 29, 2015, 09:32:00 PM
If tape doesn't work for ya, use another hose clamp and put the screws for each clamp on opposite sides.
...or if you don't have width to spare, make a double long clamp by putting two clamps together and adjust the fit so the screws are on opposite sides.
Post by: Brock on May 29, 2015, 09:37:00 PM
Taking my Robertson Wolfer...some recently made douglas fir shafts tipped with 3 ribtek 190s and 3 grizzly kodiaks....turkey fletching on all but one that has goose fletching for rainy days...bastard file, knife, extra string for bow.
Think I am all set...hunted with my longbow for past two years but got Wolfer and started shooting and eager to baptize her in blood.
Post by: Krasus on May 29, 2015, 10:30:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on June 01, 2015, 03:02:00 PM
Before..
(http://i.imgur.com/ErvKvFM.png)
After..
(http://i.imgur.com/iK8tq9u.png)
Now I need to spray them back up..
Post by: canopyboy on June 01, 2015, 04:56:00 PM
:readit:
Guess it was bound to happen sooner or later.
:biglaugh:
Post by: Roy from Pa on June 01, 2015, 06:24:00 PM
Post by: jsweka on June 01, 2015, 09:36:00 PM
Post by: LittleBen on June 02, 2015, 07:51:00 AM
Looks like it's yellow glass before.
Post by: Zradix on June 02, 2015, 08:11:00 AM
Did ya save the lettering on the limbs?
I thought about saving it on my old Bear..but decided just to clean it all off.
Post by: Roy from Pa on June 02, 2015, 08:34:00 AM
Post by: Zradix on June 02, 2015, 08:57:00 AM
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Post by: Roy from Pa on June 02, 2015, 10:56:00 AM
Post by: Zradix on June 02, 2015, 11:01:00 AM
yunno...they have those woodgrain pattern tools that work with gell stains and such.
not sure if gell stains work well with glass.
aniline dyes and methanol work pretty well though...
Post by: Roy from Pa on June 03, 2015, 06:13:00 AM
Post by: Zradix on June 03, 2015, 07:59:00 AM
Shot em how it's done!
:archer2:
Post by: bigbob2 on June 04, 2015, 02:11:00 AM
Post by: fujimo on June 04, 2015, 09:25:00 AM
Post by: wood carver 2 on June 04, 2015, 04:59:00 PM
Dave.
Post by: fujimo on June 04, 2015, 07:07:00 PM
yup- sent bob a pm- the glass is all a fantasy! :D
Post by: monterey on June 04, 2015, 07:21:00 PM
Post by: Krasus on June 04, 2015, 08:38:00 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/clfUQbG.jpg)
Post by: canopyboy on June 05, 2015, 07:50:00 AM
We ground the boogers off all five bows I had glued up and then she helped me layout each of the bows. It was much faster with a second set of hands.
(http://i.imgur.com/Vg9HQTl.jpg)
We didn't have much time before bed last night, so the cutting process will have to happen tonight.
Post by: Eric Krewson on June 05, 2015, 08:43:00 AM
I floor tillered a bow blank I made of mismatched billets and found one limb was really good, strong wood and the other was like a noodle, mushy and weak. It will do for demonstrating floor tillering and using the gizmo on the long string.
I had my shoulder worked on 4 months ago, recovery hasn't been going well. I am shooting a 38# bow and didn't have anything to move up to that would be a few pounds heavier.
I was digging in my failure bow pile and found a BBO that came out way under poundage and was a real poor performer. I had heat treated the limbs and put it back in the pile.
I strung it up to check it and found he heat treating had really gotten the tiller off. I retillered it and gave it a test run. Dang, it was now a rocket launcher, a #45 rocket launcher, just what I needed for my rehab.
Yep, heat treating works wonders on a wimpy bow.
Post by: Mad Max on June 05, 2015, 03:49:00 PM
So I thought I would try some tip nocks
Turquoise was corse so I pounded it with a hammer and got a mixture of corseness.
(http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b593/osagemark/58%20recurve/100_0635.jpg) (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/osagemark/media/58%20recurve/100_0635.jpg.html)
I made a form, rectangular hole and mixed smooth-on and the powder
I had a rectangular block of wood to push the mixture in the hole to push everything down.
So In the oven in the house 180*.
we will see what happens :) :jumper:
(http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b593/osagemark/58%20recurve/100_0636.jpg) (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/osagemark/media/58%20recurve/100_0636.jpg.html)
Post by: Trux Turning on June 05, 2015, 07:14:00 PM
(http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll259/truxturning/7fdbcc747b0b1770c2d43ac1ce023248_zpsojgq8lt0.jpg)
Post by: Mad Max on June 05, 2015, 07:23:00 PM
Post by: Mad Max on June 05, 2015, 07:37:00 PM
(http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b593/osagemark/58%20recurve/100_0647.jpg) (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/osagemark/media/58%20recurve/100_0647.jpg.html)
Post by: Trux Turning on June 05, 2015, 07:39:00 PM
Post by: Mad Max on June 05, 2015, 08:09:00 PM
Post by: Robertfishes on June 07, 2015, 07:54:00 PM
Post by: Troy D. Breeding on June 07, 2015, 08:26:00 PM
(http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k632/arrowman2/fullback.jpg) (http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/arrowman2/media/fullback.jpg.html)
Post by: bigbob2 on June 08, 2015, 02:30:00 AM
Post by: canopyboy on June 08, 2015, 08:58:00 AM
This weekend DU2 helped me in the shop and we got her new longbow all done and a temporary coat of finish on it so we could hit the range Sunday morning. She's able to shoot it fine for a few shots, but it tires her out after a bit; she'll need to work up to it while continuing to use her old bow as well to practice form with. But she wanted a stronger bow and this one is about 32@25 and really zips an arrow. She wanted it full length, so it draws smooth out to 30 inches or so.
(http://i.imgur.com/smMKab5.jpg)
Turns out she's an awesome string maker too. I'm now paying her to make my strings. I should have thought of this sooner. She's a natural with knots and rope and taught herself to knit years ago. Her attention to detail is better than mine. And since she can look at something once and figure out how to knit it without a pattern, teaching her what to do took about 30 seconds. After her first string she was already improving on my process.
Post by: fujimo on June 08, 2015, 10:16:00 AM
you are a lucky man!
good job-
not on the bow- but on raising a great family.
Post by: canopyboy on June 08, 2015, 11:23:00 AM
Thanks Wayne. They're starting to look like they might just make it after all.
Post by: rockkiller on June 08, 2015, 05:31:00 PM
Post by: jsweka on June 08, 2015, 07:19:00 PM
And a reverse handle too....Sweet!
Post by: Krasus on June 08, 2015, 09:08:00 PM
My 4 year old just told me "he wants a bow like daddy's "
Post by: Brock on June 08, 2015, 09:15:00 PM
Shot it with my new wolfer bow from Dick R....and a surewood shafted arrow with a Grizzly Kodiak on the front. Blood trail that Ray Charles could follow... :)
Just finished deboning two shoulders and two hams and cleaning them and the backstraps up and put in freezzer vacuum bags. I think one will be a spicy bear stew but sure one or two will make it into my smoker! :)
(https://scontent-atl1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/v/t1.0-9/11427745_1612998132316978_922360184583421413_n.jpg?oh=b777881f2a797caacba377e618e34454&oe=55EEC8BA)
Post by: Trux Turning on June 08, 2015, 10:01:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on June 09, 2015, 05:55:00 AM
Very nice bow, Troy.
Very cool, David.
Post by: canopyboy on June 09, 2015, 08:07:00 AM
Well, last night I sanded the remaining 4 bows to profile, put some string nocks in and threw 'em up on the tree. Somehow there was a math error when I did the lam stacks for three of them. (I did all three at the same time, and I can't swear that it wasn't after a tasty beverage or two.) The two twin bows that should have ended up in the upper 50's @28 will probably finish in the low 70's. The one that was supposed to be about 70 looks like it may finish up in the upper 80s. Ooops! Since the 70# bow was for me, I can just take one of the twins for myself. The other will probably sit on the shelf until I find some other fool who wants a Hill bow that heavy. The other bow will be my elephant bow I guess in case I ever go to Africa...
The good news is the fourth bow is just fine and should drop into perfect weight for my swap recipient. Hopefully trap and round the limbs and finish final tillering tonight.
Post by: Roy from Pa on June 09, 2015, 08:24:00 AM
Post by: LittleBen on June 09, 2015, 10:35:00 AM
Back in my day we used slide rules so now one ever forgot how to calculate ...............
On the plus side, you've got more data, and a reason to build a few more :-)
Post by: Roy from Pa on June 09, 2015, 11:44:00 AM
ROFLMAO....
Ben, I'm thinking he bought his engineers card off the big auction site... Maybe his daughter should lay out the next bow.. :)
Post by: canopyboy on June 09, 2015, 12:07:00 PM
It turns out it wasn't just a simple math/beer error. Rather it was over-thinking things, making it too complicated and ignoring my initial stack calculations (which would have only been over by a couple of pounds and could have been sanded away.) That'll learn me. Like Ben said, I have more data now that covers the full range.
I'm slowly learning to simplify. Maybe someday when I reach his age I'll be as simple as ole Roybert...
Post by: Roy from Pa on June 09, 2015, 12:18:00 PM
Post by: canopyboy on June 09, 2015, 01:55:00 PM
Post by: Buemaker on June 09, 2015, 03:44:00 PM
(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b506/timian46/image.jpg6_zps3k8z7km2.jpg) (http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/timian46/media/image.jpg6_zps3k8z7km2.jpg.html)
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Post by: Crittergetter on June 09, 2015, 03:54:00 PM
Post by: canopyboy on June 09, 2015, 04:50:00 PM
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Originally posted by crittergetter:x2
Dang Bue, that's awesome!
Post by: LittleBen on June 09, 2015, 06:48:00 PM
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Post by: canopyboy on June 21, 2015, 12:32:00 PM
Post by: kennym on June 21, 2015, 12:50:00 PM
Went to a 3D with Bro John and got within 7 points of him. He was getting nervous. Not really, we don't worry much about score on anything. Had a great time, didn't have to wait on anyone with chairquivers,umbrellas,binocs,or rangefinders! :bigsmyl:
Post by: Roy from Pa on June 21, 2015, 03:02:00 PM
Post by: Troy D. Breeding on June 21, 2015, 08:01:00 PM
Took it to the bandsaw and cut off. Looks like I'll have my work cut out tomorrow grinding the rest off and fitting on a new handle.
Post by: Crittergetter on June 21, 2015, 09:56:00 PM
Here's before
(http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k359/crittergetter76/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-06/903494F6-AF3E-4109-8C3B-9D21B21E9B04_zpshdp6qdsr.jpg) (http://s324.photobucket.com/user/crittergetter76/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-06/903494F6-AF3E-4109-8C3B-9D21B21E9B04_zpshdp6qdsr.jpg.html) (http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k359/crittergetter76/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-06/469E84CC-6351-4C9E-934A-C43F188DB2F8_zpsvz2laurp.jpg) (http://s324.photobucket.com/user/crittergetter76/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-06/469E84CC-6351-4C9E-934A-C43F188DB2F8_zpsvz2laurp.jpg.html)
And after
(http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k359/crittergetter76/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-06/ECC35B0F-66C6-4FF8-B69A-DC0B33034272_zps9tk3nmps.jpg) (http://s324.photobucket.com/user/crittergetter76/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-06/ECC35B0F-66C6-4FF8-B69A-DC0B33034272_zps9tk3nmps.jpg.html) (http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k359/crittergetter76/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-06/8E01BFCB-D5E9-4024-80D6-EC1157D1AC94_zpssavdzfih.jpg) (http://s324.photobucket.com/user/crittergetter76/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-06/8E01BFCB-D5E9-4024-80D6-EC1157D1AC94_zpssavdzfih.jpg.html)
Post by: canopyboy on June 23, 2015, 10:24:00 AM
I've now got four of them that just need final sanding and it'll be time to spray. One is a re-finish of my own bow. One is DU2's new bow. One is the swap bow. And one is for some guy way up north. The fifth bow is my elephant bow that's roughed out to about 99# at the moment. Not sure when I'll get around to finishing that oops up.
(http://i.imgur.com/AHbsm75.jpg)
Post by: canopyboy on June 23, 2015, 10:26:00 AM
Post by: beachbowhunter on June 23, 2015, 12:07:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v306/beachbowhunter/IMG_0767_zpsykzb6ral.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/beachbowhunter/media/IMG_0767_zpsykzb6ral.jpg.html)
Used my solar hot box :D
Post by: Wagstaff on June 23, 2015, 04:25:00 PM
We had to change out this fan, to one with a sealed motor housing.. Afraid this one was not explosion proof...
(http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/lightmansa/2015%20Trad%20Gang%20Swap%20Bow/EED8388B-2A3E-4FF6-A510-15C596A2ECBD.jpg) (http://s150.photobucket.com/user/lightmansa/media/2015%20Trad%20Gang%20Swap%20Bow/EED8388B-2A3E-4FF6-A510-15C596A2ECBD.jpg.html)
Post by: red hill on June 27, 2015, 10:09:00 PM
Just finished watching fireworks in the Auto Zone Park from our hotel window... (Wife wouldn't let me go to the game. Had to do Beale St, instead!)
Been a long day. :o
Post by: wood carver 2 on June 27, 2015, 10:42:00 PM
Then I worked on a bow that I started a few months ago but set aside because it was way too heavy. I guess the quiet rainy weather put me in the right frame of mind and I carefully scraped and checked and exercised the bow until it came down to something in the 50 + pound range with a nice even tiller. I borrowed a string from another bow and shot some test arrows through it. Boy does it shoot! I was so happy with it that I spent the rest of the day shaping the riser and adding tip overlays.
Tomorrow I'll make a string for it and post some pictures.
Dave.
Post by: bigbob2 on June 28, 2015, 06:27:00 AM
Post by: wood carver 2 on July 02, 2015, 09:59:00 PM
(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x349/1wood1/1ca753d7-ae7e-4f02-8f69-de3002b2bf4b_zpsepem2ne6.jpg) (http://s1177.photobucket.com/user/1wood1/media/1ca753d7-ae7e-4f02-8f69-de3002b2bf4b_zpsepem2ne6.jpg.html)
(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x349/1wood1/IMG_0619_zpsgiytyewi.jpg) (http://s1177.photobucket.com/user/1wood1/media/IMG_0619_zpsgiytyewi.jpg.html)
(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x349/1wood1/IMG_0621_zpsjm9hhhys.jpg) (http://s1177.photobucket.com/user/1wood1/media/IMG_0621_zpsjm9hhhys.jpg.html)
(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x349/1wood1/IMG_0620_zps4ebri1uc.jpg) (http://s1177.photobucket.com/user/1wood1/media/IMG_0620_zps4ebri1uc.jpg.html)
I used a bamboo back and belly with padauk for the core and black limba for the riser. The tips are padauk and limba with walnut tip wedges. It's 70" tip to tip and 69" NTN and draws 50# at 28". When I glued up this bow I went too heavy on the core and it was a beast, so I set it aside for a few months until I had time to play with it. It really smokes an arrow!
Unfortunately, it popped a long splinter in the backing this afternoon. I don't think it's fatal though and I really like this bow, so I'll sand off the back and glue on a new lam
Dave.
Post by: bigbob2 on July 02, 2015, 11:35:00 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on July 03, 2015, 07:35:00 AM
Dave.
Post by: bowhntineverythingnh03743 on July 04, 2015, 01:33:00 PM
Also received some awesome material for a new R/D 64 inch bow off of my Kenny M form. Materials area cocobolo and Madagascar ebony riser with maple accent stripes. Cocobolo veneers under clear glass. Can't wait to get this bow started.
Also have been trying to get a new shorty recurve finally glued up but have had some hick ups along the way. The top of my form broke under the pressure of the air hose so I got a new LVL beam to make a thicker top. Hope to have it all squared away in the next week.
That's how my week has gone so far. Have a happy and safe 4th everyone.
Post by: Zradix on July 07, 2015, 03:35:00 PM
Post by: bowhntineverythingnh03743 on July 07, 2015, 06:03:00 PM
Here are some pics from the day...
Old guide system...
(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x344/bowhntineverythingnh03743/C2E03F04-AC8F-4EBB-8725-B2786150572A.jpg) (http://s1177.photobucket.com/user/bowhntineverythingnh03743/media/C2E03F04-AC8F-4EBB-8725-B2786150572A.jpg.html)
New Carter System...
(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x344/bowhntineverythingnh03743/EF0D3003-68D1-46FA-BDD8-04CD3692134B.jpg) (http://s1177.photobucket.com/user/bowhntineverythingnh03743/media/EF0D3003-68D1-46FA-BDD8-04CD3692134B.jpg.html)
Swing jig....
(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x344/bowhntineverythingnh03743/984AEE2C-6C63-4AB9-8CA2-08116BAEA4C5_1.jpg) (http://s1177.photobucket.com/user/bowhntineverythingnh03743/media/984AEE2C-6C63-4AB9-8CA2-08116BAEA4C5_1.jpg.html)
Nice clean bind free cuts now...
(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x344/bowhntineverythingnh03743/7ACD53E9-1FB7-41C8-8EDD-EBFF72D1E278.jpg) (http://s1177.photobucket.com/user/bowhntineverythingnh03743/media/7ACD53E9-1FB7-41C8-8EDD-EBFF72D1E278.jpg.html)
Over view... Kinda blurry but you get the point lol
(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x344/bowhntineverythingnh03743/9C5C7B04-CE37-4D87-AD6A-F37C6E3B10CE.jpg) (http://s1177.photobucket.com/user/bowhntineverythingnh03743/media/9C5C7B04-CE37-4D87-AD6A-F37C6E3B10CE.jpg.html)
I'm super pumped now....
Post by: Roy from Pa on July 07, 2015, 09:45:00 PM
Post by: bowhntineverythingnh03743 on July 09, 2015, 04:00:00 PM
(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x344/bowhntineverythingnh03743/1BDFC0C8-3D05-4617-9DC4-698E26347818.jpg) (http://s1177.photobucket.com/user/bowhntineverythingnh03743/media/1BDFC0C8-3D05-4617-9DC4-698E26347818.jpg.html)
Post by: Robertfishes on July 09, 2015, 10:06:00 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on July 10, 2015, 09:58:00 PM
After grinding off the damaged bamboo, I glued on a new piece along with a thin power lam, and now it is a shooter again and drawing 53# @ 28". 3 pounds heavier than before.
Dave.
Post by: monterey on July 11, 2015, 01:01:00 PM
Then I'm going to mow the lawn! :(
(http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac170/longcruise/Archery/Quivers/two%20new_zpsr5his21i.jpg)
Post by: bamboo on July 11, 2015, 08:38:00 PM
osage riser-American elm cores
62"-57#@28
(http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj319/kittitiny/Mobile%20Uploads/DSCF4171.jpg) (http://s275.photobucket.com/user/kittitiny/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSCF4171.jpg.html)
(http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj319/kittitiny/Mobile%20Uploads/DSCF4172.jpg) (http://s275.photobucket.com/user/kittitiny/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSCF4172.jpg.html)
(http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj319/kittitiny/Mobile%20Uploads/DSCF4175.jpg) (http://s275.photobucket.com/user/kittitiny/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSCF4175.jpg.html)
(http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj319/kittitiny/Mobile%20Uploads/DSCF4176.jpg) (http://s275.photobucket.com/user/kittitiny/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSCF4176.jpg.html)
(http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj319/kittitiny/Mobile%20Uploads/DSCF4170.jpg) (http://s275.photobucket.com/user/kittitiny/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSCF4170.jpg.html)
Post by: canopyboy on July 13, 2015, 09:26:00 AM
Post by: rockkiller on July 13, 2015, 12:44:00 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on July 13, 2015, 04:25:00 PM
Dave.
Post by: cunruhshoot on July 13, 2015, 11:59:00 PM
(http://i1073.photobucket.com/albums/w394/cunruhsurf/Bow%20Making/afa28944849caf00187a582a1ff3c468.jpg)
(http://i1073.photobucket.com/albums/w394/cunruhsurf/Bow%20Making/82249a1d28b191b85e9718cc51bf6766.jpg)
(http://i1073.photobucket.com/albums/w394/cunruhsurf/Bow%20Making/bc20c1a78149ebceb301c0e1dcc3cbcb.jpg)
I choose to use some bamboo core wood and a Bubinga riser.
Post by: talkingcabbage on July 14, 2015, 06:08:00 AM
Post by: talkingcabbage on July 14, 2015, 06:11:00 AM
Mine is so dusty the kids have taken to making mountains and hot wheel tracks through the piles of dust.
Post by: wood carver 2 on July 14, 2015, 04:53:00 PM
He shot a wheel bow for the first time a while ago and has been asking questions about shooting longbows, so I offered to give him one.
Dave.
Post by: Crittergetter on July 14, 2015, 07:37:00 PM
A buddy is loaning me a 2000 gallon tank to put on my trailer to do my other plot that I can get to with it this weekend. Gotta try! Come On Rain!!! :pray:
Post by: BFreed59 on July 16, 2015, 12:24:00 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/fpSPNRN.jpg)
Also got a dozen arrows stained, and painted. Gonna do a marbled cresting on them once everything dries and I get time.
(http://i.imgur.com/yOT6toC.jpg)
Here is a previous batch I made up, not really sure what color fletching to do on them yet... Maybe chartreuse and blue??? What do you all think?
(http://i.imgur.com/kEOgYAY.jpg)
Post by: monterey on July 17, 2015, 06:08:00 PM
Finished the two side quivers and put a new cover on the target bag.
(http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac170/longcruise/Archery/Quivers/bqbq1_zpsgzj4ioea.jpg)
Summer is going fast!
Post by: talkingcabbage on July 25, 2015, 07:55:00 PM
(http://i358.photobucket.com/albums/oo22/talkingcabbage/Mobile%20Uploads/20150725_184015_zpskedaljhs.jpg) (http://s358.photobucket.com/user/talkingcabbage/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150725_184015_zpskedaljhs.jpg.html)
(http://i358.photobucket.com/albums/oo22/talkingcabbage/Mobile%20Uploads/20150725_184021_zpstjfguftt.jpg) (http://s358.photobucket.com/user/talkingcabbage/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150725_184021_zpstjfguftt.jpg.html)
Needless to say I was a happy daddy when these guys showed up!
Post by: canopyboy on July 25, 2015, 09:11:00 PM
Post by: Crittergetter on July 26, 2015, 02:14:00 PM
I opened up a new trail to one of my plots today. Now I have access from both sides so now I can hunt no matter which way the wind is blowing from!
Post by: bigbob2 on July 26, 2015, 06:25:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on July 27, 2015, 06:52:00 AM
Post by: fujimo on July 27, 2015, 11:58:00 PM
fixed my bandsaw- new bearings all round- gonna make me some dust!
Post by: Roy from Pa on July 28, 2015, 06:28:00 AM
Post by: BenBow on July 28, 2015, 08:42:00 AM
Post by: fujimo on July 28, 2015, 09:35:00 AM
Post by: canopyboy on July 28, 2015, 05:00:00 PM
Post by: Crittergetter on July 28, 2015, 05:38:00 PM
Post by: bigbob2 on July 28, 2015, 07:00:00 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on August 03, 2015, 10:16:00 AM
By late evening I was pounding arrows into my target with a new hunting weight bow. :archer:
I'll post pictures when it's done. Today I have some dry boards to get sawing on.
Dave.
Post by: Krasus on August 06, 2015, 08:54:00 PM
Oh and don't worry we will make sure to turn big pieces of wood into little pieces of wood on the band saw when I get there on sat lol.
Post by: fujimo on August 07, 2015, 08:45:00 AM
thats what 2x4's and dark alleys are for :D
gonna be a great time"re-processing " pretty wood!
Post by: wood carver 2 on August 08, 2015, 11:07:00 AM
Dave.
Post by: Krasus on August 08, 2015, 11:44:00 AM
Post by: wood carver 2 on August 08, 2015, 09:16:00 PM
I took that nice board of pau ferro and cut out two risers from it. Then I cut them both in half and laminated them with two thin walnut spacers and an I beam of padauk for one and an I beam of purpleheart for the other. Then I cut out core lams of padauk and purpleheart for them.
These are going to be Christmas presents for my Niece and Nephew.
Things were moving along nicely and a couple of friends dropped by to tell me that we're invited to a good buddy's milestone birthday party next weekend. After they left, I thought what am I going to give him? So I grabbed a riser from a pile of half finished ones I have, cut out a core lam, got it tapered...etc. And three and a half hours later, I have a longbow all glued up.
I can't believe I got it done so fast. ( I sure hope it turns out right, it looked good after clamping ). Luckily, I had a riser and belly lams ready to go. These parts take the longest to make and I need to get this bow shooting by Monday in order to finish it and shoot it in some before Saturday.
Happy, happy, happy. :archer:
Dave.
Post by: wood carver 2 on August 08, 2015, 09:19:00 PM
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Originally posted by Krasus:That sounds like Fun! Catch a barn door halibut!
Just getting ready for my flight to Waynes. Week of fishing and bow building. Yay!
Dave.
Post by: Krasus on August 09, 2015, 11:38:00 PM
Post by: fujimo on August 10, 2015, 12:03:00 AM
Post by: BMN on August 10, 2015, 03:58:00 PM
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a79/bmnash/bow%20building/c724179e-1d68-4a16-a104-07613cb51eae.jpg) (http://s9.photobucket.com/user/bmnash/media/bow%20building/c724179e-1d68-4a16-a104-07613cb51eae.jpg.html)
Post by: wood carver 2 on August 10, 2015, 04:40:00 PM
Dave.
Post by: canopyboy on August 10, 2015, 10:11:00 PM
Post by: Ken Sorg on August 11, 2015, 08:51:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on August 12, 2015, 06:04:00 AM
I replied to your pm.
Post by: Krasus on August 12, 2015, 10:35:00 AM
Post by: fujimo on August 12, 2015, 11:43:00 AM
pffft- these mainlanders!!!
Post by: Krasus on August 12, 2015, 11:59:00 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on August 13, 2015, 07:43:00 PM
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/kensosage.png) (http://s47.photobucket.com/user/ROY-CHRIS/media/kensosage.png.html)
Post by: Zradix on August 13, 2015, 07:52:00 PM
Post by: canopyboy on August 13, 2015, 10:04:00 PM
I have to say I was impressed with how many times we hit it from distances up to a bit past 20 yards. I guess the aim small, hit small thing works. Towards the end we started aiming for the crest and JohnBoy hit it perfectly:
(http://i.imgur.com/UmPbEAc.jpg)
We rotated it 90 degress and tried to see if we could snap it still. And then in an effort not to be outdone, yours truly evened the score:
(http://i.imgur.com/B92FHsp.jpg)
About then we figured we'd better call it a night before we started feeling bad about ourselves and went inside to have a fresh beer and play with his new puppy. Good times...
Post by: Roy from Pa on August 14, 2015, 06:46:00 AM
Nice shooting though...
Post by: bigbob2 on August 14, 2015, 06:51:00 AM
Post by: canopyboy on August 14, 2015, 07:22:00 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on August 14, 2015, 07:40:00 AM
Pup is now 65 pounds and 9 months old today.. :)
And she loves to retrieve sticks thrown out into the pond..
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/cannie.png) (http://s47.photobucket.com/user/ROY-CHRIS/media/cannie.png.html)
Click picture below for video..
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/th_WP_20150812_18_33_48_Pro.mp4) (http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/WP_20150812_18_33_48_Pro.mp4)
Post by: Robertfishes on August 14, 2015, 11:23:00 AM
Post by: bamboo on August 18, 2015, 08:34:00 AM
(http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj319/kittitiny/Mobile%20Uploads/11891262_1478681639113822_2617540626951306284_n.jpg) (http://s275.photobucket.com/user/kittitiny/media/Mobile%20Uploads/11891262_1478681639113822_2617540626951306284_n.jpg.html)
(http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj319/kittitiny/Mobile%20Uploads/11885139_1478681885780464_3399191527446257635_n.jpg) (http://s275.photobucket.com/user/kittitiny/media/Mobile%20Uploads/11885139_1478681885780464_3399191527446257635_n.jpg.html)
(http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj319/kittitiny/Mobile%20Uploads/11870868_1478682009113785_7345456076698643146_n.jpg) (http://s275.photobucket.com/user/kittitiny/media/Mobile%20Uploads/11870868_1478682009113785_7345456076698643146_n.jpg.html)
third from the form --just sanding sealer on it
waterfall bubinga/osage--red elm/green glass--g-10/green glass tips
Post by: Robertfishes on August 18, 2015, 03:18:00 PM
Post by: canopyboy on August 18, 2015, 04:24:00 PM
Mike, I like that a lot. Nice job.
Post by: razorback on August 18, 2015, 05:31:00 PM
Post by: bamboo on August 18, 2015, 07:47:00 PM
(http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj319/kittitiny/Mobile%20Uploads/11863316_1479021322413187_5504293728008597748_n.jpg) (http://s275.photobucket.com/user/kittitiny/media/Mobile%20Uploads/11863316_1479021322413187_5504293728008597748_n.jpg.html)
here's the unstrung profile--the static section starts about an inch off the table--I'm super happy with the shot characteristics on this one!
tony--its just my interpretation of a late 50's recurve-with influences from all over!
--thanks dave
Post by: Robertfishes on August 18, 2015, 11:47:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on August 20, 2015, 03:14:00 PM
I'll take those short ones in the right front off your hands, Ken.. :)
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/kenosage1.png) (http://s47.photobucket.com/user/ROY-CHRIS/media/kenosage1.png.html)
Post by: bigbob2 on August 20, 2015, 06:26:00 PM
Post by: canopyboy on August 20, 2015, 09:16:00 PM
Post by: canopyboy on August 21, 2015, 02:22:00 PM
Then I stopped by a hardwood store on the way back from a site visit instead of lunch today to see if they had any myrtle. I did find a nice block of figured myrtle that should make about six longbow risers. But before I stumbled across that, I found some giant yew slabs. They called it rustic yew, and it had a lot of character due to the rotted/spalted areas. I figure there will be a lot of waste. But it also had a ton of very tight grain, totally clean, knot-free wood to pull lams out of. The board is 1-3/4 thick and 8' long, I took home the one on the right.
(http://i.imgur.com/IS9rfkt.jpg)
It's not a huge haul of osage, but I'm still stoked and finishing the full day at work is gonna be tough.
Post by: LittleBen on August 21, 2015, 10:14:00 PM
Bought me two live edge slabs of yew recently that I think should yield some good lams. Both are around 2.5" thick x 4" x 40". Very tight ringed. Counted 150 rings on one and 160+ on the other. Pretty cool to think those trees were growing while the civil war was fought. Plan is to take one of the slabs and slice off the live edge, rip it into 2 billets and build a super gnarly ELB. I'm talking branches sticking out and everything.
Post by: Robertfishes on August 22, 2015, 09:53:00 PM
Post by: LittleBen on August 22, 2015, 10:01:00 PM
Post by: Ken Sorg on August 23, 2015, 11:32:00 AM
2. Cut (almost) to length 4 additional sets of billets.
3. Glued a hickory backing, which the edges lifted on,to a maple board. Going the try and cut it out anyhow.
4. Glued a hickory handle and hick tip overlays onto a hickory board
5. Cut out and sanded a hickory backed maple board flat bow,,,,made from scrap wood. Probably tiller and blow it up today!!!
Post by: Roy from Pa on August 23, 2015, 12:28:00 PM
Post by: canopyboy on August 24, 2015, 09:17:00 AM
Yesterday I got some work done in the shop and cleaned a bunch of stuff up which always feels good. A little buddy and his dad stopped by and after splitting and stacking firewood for a few hours we relaxed and got his son shooting. It's always fun to see how quickly they go from arrows all over the place to all their arrows in the target.
(http://i.imgur.com/CTp8scC.jpg)
I finished out the night by wet sanding out my daughter's bow and putting on a few coats of wax. It's been done for months except for dealing with a touch of orange peel in the finish and wrapping the handle. Hasn't stopped her from shooting it, but realized at Saturday's shoot I needed to get 'er done.
Post by: bamboo on August 27, 2015, 08:31:00 PM
(http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj319/kittitiny/Mobile%20Uploads/DSCF4318.jpg) (http://s275.photobucket.com/user/kittitiny/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSCF4318.jpg.html)
roughed in the grip on a new hybrid--
(http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj319/kittitiny/Mobile%20Uploads/DSCF4322.jpg) (http://s275.photobucket.com/user/kittitiny/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSCF4322.jpg.html)
(http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj319/kittitiny/Mobile%20Uploads/DSCF4321.jpg) (http://s275.photobucket.com/user/kittitiny/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSCF4321.jpg.html)
(http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj319/kittitiny/Mobile%20Uploads/DSCF4320.jpg) (http://s275.photobucket.com/user/kittitiny/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSCF4320.jpg.html)
hope to have a string on her by Saturday!
Post by: canopyboy on August 27, 2015, 08:55:00 PM
Post by: halfseminole on August 30, 2015, 08:55:00 PM
Post by: jsweka on September 02, 2015, 08:56:00 PM
Anyway I got to shoot his ILF and it was very smooth. He also brought along a short recurve Turx Turning built for him and that is a cool little bow. Totally different from what I'm use to shooting, but fun. And Trux's craftsmanship was as excellent on that bow as on the one he made for me during the swap a couple years back. So Mark got to shoot another bow from Trux.
Good time and Mark and I will be shooting together more often. (He also shot better than me).
Post by: Trux Turning on September 02, 2015, 09:25:00 PM
Post by: jsweka on September 02, 2015, 09:34:00 PM
And Mark was really impressed with the speed out of the bow you made for me.
You got a fan club for your bows here in central PA :thumbsup:
Post by: Robertfishes on September 07, 2015, 06:42:00 PM
Post by: canopyboy on September 07, 2015, 07:39:00 PM
Post by: Robertfishes on September 08, 2015, 06:56:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on September 08, 2015, 07:40:00 PM
Post by: halfseminole on September 08, 2015, 08:09:00 PM
Post by: Robertfishes on September 13, 2015, 03:49:00 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on September 13, 2015, 06:21:00 PM
Dave.
Post by: Roy from Pa on September 14, 2015, 04:30:00 AM
Post by: frank bullitt on September 17, 2015, 05:58:00 PM
Do you make limbs for others?
Post by: jsweka on September 17, 2015, 08:25:00 PM
Post by: canopyboy on September 18, 2015, 08:37:00 AM
Quote
Originally posted by jsweka:Unfortunately I can relate only too well.
Tonight I got my broadheads sharpened up for opening day in a couple weeks. A couple swipes on a strop was all it took. (It's easy sharpening when you never got a shot at anything last season).
Post by: halfseminole on September 18, 2015, 07:17:00 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on September 27, 2015, 01:47:00 PM
My partner and I had a 40 minute stare down with a 60 inch bull that caught us in the open, but wouldn't come closer than about 45 to 50 yards.
Another buddy of mine had two cows and a calf in front of him, but we had no cow tags and the dumb a$$e$ who make the rules put calves out of bounds for archers this year.
Another buddy got this year's trophy for the best miss.
We did have a great time though!
My re-set button has been pushed and I'm ready to go back to work tomorrow. Of course I'll have to explain to those non hunters that we were after non suicidal creatures and not shopping for meat. ;)
Dave.
Post by: kennym on September 27, 2015, 01:50:00 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on September 27, 2015, 01:59:00 PM
I need to bring in some game with my bow!
Dave.
Post by: Roy from Pa on September 28, 2015, 07:27:00 AM
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/bobbyandI.jpg) (http://s47.photobucket.com/user/ROY-CHRIS/media/bobbyandI.jpg.html)
Post by: goobersan on September 28, 2015, 07:39:00 PM
I wont say nuthin about that there glass bow
Post by: talkingcabbage on September 28, 2015, 11:00:00 PM
Post by: bigbob2 on September 29, 2015, 03:01:00 AM
hey Roy that's a big porch hanging over the tool shed! :bigsmyl:
Post by: Buemaker on September 29, 2015, 04:24:00 AM
Post by: bowhntineverythingnh03743 on October 02, 2015, 12:28:00 AM
(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x344/bowhntineverythingnh03743/4FE917A6-CF50-4C57-904D-FC8D357D90CE.png.jpeg) (http://s1177.photobucket.com/user/bowhntineverythingnh03743/media/4FE917A6-CF50-4C57-904D-FC8D357D90CE.png.jpeg.html)
Figured yall get a laugh out of that... Hope I can post it here... On a side note my most recent longbow is ready for the clear to be added tomorrow after I return from helping my buddy track his first archery kill.
Post by: monterey on October 02, 2015, 01:49:00 AM
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Originally posted by Roy from Pa:Stuff needs to be said bout that pitcher but I just ain't articolat unuff to say em all. :scared:
Just back from a three day hunt with a good friend.
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/bobbyandI.jpg) (http://s47.photobucket.com/user/ROY-CHRIS/media/bobbyandI.jpg.html)
Post by: Roy from Pa on October 08, 2015, 07:11:00 AM
Pulled the card from my trail camera. 300 yards out the back door..
Click picture for video.
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/th_IMG_0023.mp4) (http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/IMG_0023.mp4)
Post by: Buemaker on October 08, 2015, 07:49:00 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on October 08, 2015, 07:53:00 AM
Post by: goobersan on October 09, 2015, 02:46:00 PM
Post by: LittleBen on October 09, 2015, 02:49:00 PM
Post by: kennym on October 09, 2015, 02:56:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on October 09, 2015, 04:25:00 PM
Post by: kennym on October 09, 2015, 05:37:00 PM
Now I gotta get ready ,deer comin....
Post by: SportHunter on October 16, 2015, 10:42:00 PM
Post by: fujimo on October 16, 2015, 10:59:00 PM
Post by: SportHunter on October 17, 2015, 08:53:00 AM
(http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa224/SOLOHUNTER/9EE5E9DA-DB0A-4E04-8E6C-539E1EED23C0-2258-000003A6F95F8EB1.jpg)
(http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa224/SOLOHUNTER/DFB82FC2-C66F-4C0F-9E0D-B45C464DE7F0-2258-000003A7290366FD.jpg)
Post by: LittleBen on October 17, 2015, 09:22:00 AM
Just found out the other day that last year or so ago my father in law had a huge mulberry limb fall at his place .... Cut it up and burned it before I even knew it happened .... Now I give him a list of woods I'm looking for ....
Post by: gifford, MO on October 17, 2015, 12:14:00 PM
Post by: Buemaker on October 20, 2015, 05:50:00 PM
(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b506/timian46/image_zpso1bjjpyb.jpeg) (http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/timian46/media/image_zpso1bjjpyb.jpeg.html)
Post by: Buemaker on October 20, 2015, 05:53:00 PM
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Post by: Buemaker on October 20, 2015, 05:56:00 PM
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Post by: Roy from Pa on October 20, 2015, 06:29:00 PM
Post by: LittleBen on October 20, 2015, 06:41:00 PM
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Originally posted by Roy from Pa:That is quite the shop.
Bue, I absolutely love your shop. Knotty pine has always been my favorite wood. Bow looks ok too I guess.. :)
Post by: Buemaker on October 22, 2015, 06:46:00 AM
The old one on the right, it have served me well since 1987 and that speaks for American quality. It was time to buy a new one even if the old one still works. :)
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Post by: Roy from Pa on October 22, 2015, 06:52:00 AM
Made little ones out of a big one yesterday...
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/39.png) (http://s47.photobucket.com/user/ROY-CHRIS/media/39.png.html)
Post by: LittleBen on October 22, 2015, 07:39:00 AM
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Originally posted by Roy from Pa:That picture was cracking me up too .... "Look inside" is way too close to "place head here".
That sign on the front scares me.... Look inside... Just make sure it's not running when ya look, Bue.. :)
Made little ones out of a big one yesterday
Post by: Roy from Pa on October 22, 2015, 07:56:00 AM
Post by: Buemaker on October 22, 2015, 08:30:00 AM
Post by: wood carver 2 on October 22, 2015, 04:40:00 PM
Dave.
Post by: canopyboy on October 25, 2015, 08:47:00 PM
Typical of my luck, as I drove out to the range just after daybreak Saturday morning, I saw some deer at the end of my pasture along the drive making their way toward my favorite blind. After receiving the call from my wife to run back and get something, I saw them feeding right next to the dang thing. I hope to be out there next weekend. Well see if they come back next weekend.
Post by: Msturm on October 26, 2015, 03:45:00 AM
Post by: canopyboy on October 26, 2015, 09:18:00 AM
:biglaugh:
Post by: Roy from Pa on October 26, 2015, 10:26:00 AM
Post by: jsweka on October 26, 2015, 07:28:00 PM
Post by: canopyboy on October 26, 2015, 08:54:00 PM
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Originally posted by jsweka:Funny...I don't think anyone has said that about Roy.
Dave drinks good beer.
:readit:
Post by: canopyboy on October 26, 2015, 08:56:00 PM
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Originally posted by Roy from Pa:That's it, you're gonna be drinking some imperial IPA when I show up next. Seems like a possible waste, but it'll be worth the look on your shaggy face.
Unless it was like that rot gut you drink.. :)
:bigsmyl:
Post by: goobersan on October 26, 2015, 09:11:00 PM
bustin a gut just thinkin of the many faces of Roy after an REAL beer!
Post by: Roy from Pa on October 27, 2015, 04:23:00 AM
Post by: LittleBen on October 27, 2015, 08:24:00 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on October 27, 2015, 09:51:00 AM
Post by: goobersan on October 27, 2015, 04:45:00 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on October 27, 2015, 05:12:00 PM
The good thing about Coors is you can drink it all day with no effect.
;)
Dave.
Post by: jsweka on October 27, 2015, 08:04:00 PM
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Originally posted by wood carver 2:What's that :laughing:
good Canadian beer.
Post by: LittleBen on October 27, 2015, 08:11:00 PM
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Originally posted by wood carver 2:I remember having a good laugh when I first moved to VA and some Canadian beers were sold as premium beers. I chuckled knowing in upstate NY it's close to the cheapest crap you can buy.
You boys need some good Canadian beer.
The good thing about Coors is you can drink it all day with no effect.
;)
Dave.
Post by: wood carver 2 on October 27, 2015, 08:12:00 PM
Besides, I'm not talking about some of the export swill they send over the border. They're just getting rid of that stuff. The good brews are kept here.
:)
Dave.
Post by: canopyboy on October 28, 2015, 07:55:00 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on October 28, 2015, 11:50:00 AM
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Post by: Zradix on October 28, 2015, 11:52:00 AM
Ya just made me hungry...and I gotta skip lunch today.. :knothead:
lol
Post by: LittleBen on October 28, 2015, 02:44:00 PM
Post by: Zradix on October 28, 2015, 03:55:00 PM
I really do have to glue something up soon.
I have a couple ideas brewing for my next mistake.
Post by: Roy from Pa on October 28, 2015, 04:23:00 PM
OMG, here we go again.. LOL
Post by: Zradix on October 28, 2015, 05:07:00 PM
..I'm learnin'
Just gotta wait for the cork strip I'm stabilizing with epoxy thinned with acetone to come out of the vacuum chamber for the core.
Post by: LittleBen on October 28, 2015, 07:28:00 PM
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Originally posted by Zradix:Haha that's hilarious.
nothing crazy.
..I'm learnin'
Just gotta wait for the cork strip I'm stabilizing with epoxy thinned with acetone to come out of the vacuum chamber for the core.
Save yourself the heartbreak and just follow Roy's build along. A lot of people are saying he knows what he's doing.
Post by: monterey on October 28, 2015, 07:43:00 PM
Post by: Zradix on October 28, 2015, 07:49:00 PM
I'll use it for a light weight "natural" core.
Kinda like a natural version of today's foam core.
Post by: fujimo on October 28, 2015, 10:08:00 PM
Post by: monterey on October 30, 2015, 09:06:00 AM
Post by: Zradix on October 30, 2015, 09:09:00 AM
This was a failed attempt at humor. :knothead:
Didn't mean for it too sound serious.
...though it does sound interesting if one had time and $$$ to waste....lol
Guess I'll have to come up with something more outlandish next time. ;)
Post by: Roy from Pa on October 30, 2015, 09:35:00 AM
Post by: fujimo on October 31, 2015, 04:18:00 PM
Post by: David Flanrey on October 31, 2015, 04:51:00 PM
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Post by: monterey on October 31, 2015, 07:20:00 PM
Post by: David Flanrey on October 31, 2015, 07:26:00 PM
Post by: kennym on October 31, 2015, 08:56:00 PM
Post by: David Flanrey on October 31, 2015, 09:03:00 PM
Post by: kennym on October 31, 2015, 09:36:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 01, 2015, 05:05:00 AM
Post by: Mad Max on November 01, 2015, 07:15:00 AM
"Working on another short static recurve. Profiled limbs and go it strung up today. Man these statics are much harder for me to build than longbows."
That's why I like them, the challenge.
Post by: Trux Turning on November 01, 2015, 08:45:00 AM
Post by: David Flanrey on November 01, 2015, 04:55:00 PM
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Post by: bowhntineverythingnh03743 on November 02, 2015, 04:10:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 02, 2015, 05:46:00 PM
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/16.png) (http://s47.photobucket.com/user/ROY-CHRIS/media/16.png.html)
Hang them up between coats to dry.
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Use a dip tube.
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4 coats and done.
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Post by: Roy from Pa on November 02, 2015, 05:49:00 PM
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Post by: Roy from Pa on November 02, 2015, 05:53:00 PM
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Glued two at a time, Osage and the Beech.
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I wrap the glue joint with freezer paper, wax side towards the glue. Peels off real slick.
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Post by: David Flanrey on November 02, 2015, 06:48:00 PM
Compressed Beech?
Post by: bigbob2 on November 03, 2015, 02:11:00 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 03, 2015, 04:15:00 AM
Post by: bamboo on November 03, 2015, 04:53:00 AM
Post by: kennym on November 03, 2015, 06:42:00 AM
Post by: David Flanrey on November 03, 2015, 08:16:00 AM
Post by: bigbob2 on November 03, 2015, 02:42:00 PM
Post by: Buemaker on November 03, 2015, 05:45:00 PM
Post by: halfseminole on November 03, 2015, 08:00:00 PM
Post by: LittleBen on November 05, 2015, 12:56:00 PM
After all that fun I decided I needed to cut better shooting lanes (new stand location) which I did Sunday.
Also decided I needed to go to a MUCH faster bow. I was shooting a hickory hickory Ipe tri-lam longbow 62" 47# with a 575gr carbon. It was probably struggling to see 140fps, and the tips are a bit big so it's a bit loud.
Put that down in favor of my favorite recurve. 58" 62# hickory walnut ipe. I had sidelined the recurve due to poor arrow tune. So I've been making up a nice set of new arrows, bare shaft tuning, fletching etc.
Ended up having to cut some 50-55# Doug fir shafts down to 25.5BOP with 125s to get it to tune and had to shim the strike plate a bit also. Always shocked how much effect center shot has on spine needs.
Got to do some shooting today to confirm broad head flight. Arrows came in 470gr +- 15 gr. man does that bow smoke them. The tune was great. Decided I would fling a broad head at the target at 30yds with a field point arrow already in the bullseye ... What's the chance anyway? Turns out the chance was good enough because I already ruined one of my brand new arrows. The broad head tune was just awesome and the blade ran right up the other arrow and scrapped it. Bittersweet.
No substitute for bare shaft tuning.
Figure it must be pushing close to 175fps, granted that's at like <8gpp but I think 475gr-500gr should do the trick. Point on distance also jumped to close to 50yds from the previous setup's 30ish yds. That should help me reach out a bit if need be.
Now i just wait for Veterans Day when I can get back into that stand. Rut should be on so it might be time to try some rattling and some scents ....
Arrows: sunburst rit dyed, 4" 'highback' shield cut. Masking tape and scissors to cut them. They came out like 20mm high, a little excessive but they seem to fly really well so what the heck.
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Post by: halfseminole on November 06, 2015, 02:33:00 PM
Post by: BenBow on November 06, 2015, 03:43:00 PM
Post by: Zradix on November 06, 2015, 03:50:00 PM
Sounds like you're having a good time.
Keep goin at it.
I hope to connect before work in the morn...gotta be at work by 11:30am...so it'll be a short hunt...but every hour in the woods ups your chances.
Post by: RedStag5728 on November 06, 2015, 05:07:00 PM
Mom spoke up and said she had seen some horse apples right down a local road and in an area that I am familiar with and drive by ever so often (more-so to go to my traditional 3D shoots I go to every year). It peaked my interest so we took a drive today to look at it after work, and sure enough! Right at the very edge of the state road along the fence row where the two major state roads intersect not 5 miles from the house there was a long row of Osage Orange! Some of their fruit had fallen into the road and some was hanging on the leafless branches!
However its on the fence row to a local farmer's field so I am going to have to find out who owns that land and see if I can't get permission to harvest 2 or 3 (ok maybe all! :biglaugh: :nono: :p )
Post by: Buemaker on November 07, 2015, 10:39:00 AM
(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b506/timian46/image_zps0li32whp.jpeg) (http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/timian46/media/image_zps0li32whp.jpeg.html)
Post by: Zradix on November 07, 2015, 10:49:00 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 07, 2015, 11:02:00 AM
Post by: monterey on November 10, 2015, 06:59:00 PM
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Masking tape and scissors to cut them.Ben, I like the fletching. I'm curious how you employ the masking tape to cut them by hand. :confused: They look as good as anything that's ever come off the burner.
Post by: LittleBen on November 10, 2015, 09:02:00 PM
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Originally posted by monterey:Thanks, I must admit, in person they are not as perfect as a burner produces, but they're consistent enough the flight is unaffected and they look good ... but just not perfect.
QuoteMasking tape and scissors to cut them.Ben, I like the fletching. I'm curious how you employ the masking tape to cut them by hand. :confused: They look as good as anything that's ever come off the burner. [/b]
I apply masks tape to one side of a full length feather, then just hold my template (card stock or thin plastic or w/e) over the taped feather and cut it with scissors. The tape holds the quills from flopping around while you cut. Good scissors are a must. Mine are crap and I sharpened them 3x for 3 dozen fletchings. I'm sure good fabric scissors would be perfect.
Post by: monterey on November 11, 2015, 10:46:00 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 11, 2015, 11:13:00 AM
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/20151106_124514.jpg)
Post by: Zradix on November 11, 2015, 11:29:00 AM
Looks smooth, clean, and great node spacing.
:thumbsup:
Think you can get 3 backs outta one?
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 11, 2015, 11:30:00 AM
Post by: Zradix on November 11, 2015, 11:39:00 AM
Must be bigger in dia than I can tell from the pics.
SWEET!
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 11, 2015, 12:08:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 11, 2015, 12:10:00 PM
Post by: Zradix on November 11, 2015, 12:23:00 PM
Post by: Buemaker on November 11, 2015, 12:40:00 PM
http://www.hidatool.com/bamboo/splitters
Post by: wood carver 2 on November 11, 2015, 05:01:00 PM
Dave.
Post by: canopyboy on November 12, 2015, 01:07:00 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/bNxKCz6.jpg)
One bow is for my Dad's 70th birthday next month and the other is the belated bow for the swap. Since they are both almost identical, I'm hoping I can knock out both in almost the same time as it takes me to do one. (Setup is always so much of the time.) Luckily for my poor swap recipient, my wife thinks the bow for my dad is worthy of priority in the house. Because of travel, I only have two weekends to get it done. I want to spray both at the same time so I only have to clean the shop and gun once. Therefore my recipient's bow should be shipped right behind my dad's. Wish him luck!
Post by: LittleBen on November 12, 2015, 01:28:00 PM
Clear glass or black for the bows? That yew looks nice as far as I can see.
Post by: canopyboy on November 12, 2015, 01:38:00 PM
I bought a block of figured myrtle for the risers, but after cutting it open last night and seeing behind the wax I'm not sure it's myrtle. At least I've never seen red myrtle before. Grain is about right though, so maybe?
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 12, 2015, 04:58:00 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTHc0BKCL0s&feature=youtu.be
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 12, 2015, 05:00:00 PM
Post by: Buemaker on November 13, 2015, 08:30:00 AM
Post by: canopyboy on November 13, 2015, 10:28:00 AM
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Originally posted by Roy from Pa:Yup. Someone told me it is likely English yew. Don't know what difference that really makes. Little samples seem to perform well in the flex test. Very tight-ringed and dense.
Ya sure that's yew, David? I hain't never seen yew that clean..
(http://i.imgur.com/IS9rfkt.jpg)
Second from right. Overall board was 8ft long (1-3/4" thick). Lots of clean 3' long sections in it. A little swirl in the grain, but not bad. Not selfbow stuff, but I think it's going to make some sweet lams.
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 13, 2015, 06:16:00 PM
Post by: LittleBen on November 13, 2015, 08:43:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 13, 2015, 08:57:00 PM
Post by: canopyboy on November 13, 2015, 09:18:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 13, 2015, 09:40:00 PM
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Post by: Roy from Pa on November 13, 2015, 09:52:00 PM
Post by: LittleBen on November 14, 2015, 09:07:00 AM
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Originally posted by Roy from Pa:Especially after I gave the old man a lifetime supply of osage :goldtooth: ... Well maybe not lifetime, but it could be with how slow he's building these days .... Lol
Ya would think he would give you and me some, huh Ben? :)
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 14, 2015, 09:30:00 AM
Post by: kennym on November 14, 2015, 10:08:00 AM
Post by: Buemaker on November 14, 2015, 12:41:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 14, 2015, 01:02:00 PM
Post by: kennym on November 14, 2015, 01:58:00 PM
Can yew send me enough to sand on? :laughing:
Post by: goobersan on November 14, 2015, 02:47:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 14, 2015, 04:50:00 PM
Post by: canopyboy on November 16, 2015, 08:53:00 AM
First time grinding my own lams. Well, I'm not counting pretending to while drinking at Roy's house last winter. Was a little frustrated at first with the inconsistency on the thickness. So I cranked it all the up and started sanding the conveyor belt. After that the lams were dead on in the middle, but still seemed to get a touch or snipe at the very ends (maybe 0.003" max?) I can't see how to fix that as it's a function of the hold down roller spacing. But I can't imagine .003 being that big of a deal at the tips or in the riser area, so I called it victory.
Yew dust doesn't give me as much enjoyment as Bue apparently. I am better about wearing at least a dust mask if not a respirator these days. The skin around my eyes was a bit irritated though as I went to bed Saturday, so I got up and washed my face and that seemed to do the trick.
Post by: Jomohr84 on November 16, 2015, 11:17:00 AM
Finally got it "cleaned" up, and made a tillering tree this weekend. Cut a few hickry' sticks out of a 1x6 that only took me an hour to find in the big box hardware store. Only decent one in the bunch, but it'll make a few nice shooters.
Considering trying a white oak backed hickory, any thoughts on that?
Anyway here's the shop
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For some of you I'm sure this looks like a tornado hit, but for now I'm just happy to have enough room to do some playing.
Post by: canopyboy on November 16, 2015, 12:17:00 PM
I can't see the point of backing hickory with anything as it makes such a great backing itself.
Post by: Jomohr84 on November 16, 2015, 12:21:00 PM
Post by: SportHunter on November 16, 2015, 12:57:00 PM
(http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa224/SOLOHUNTER/8BC94373-C984-4C23-A8CC-87E7FCD7C565-242-0000000995A9E1AD.jpg)
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 16, 2015, 02:43:00 PM
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/31.png)
All glued up and in the hot box.
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/30.png)
Trapper Robs glue up.
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/28_1.png)
I made a tillering tree for Robbie.
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/27_1.png)
Post by: LittleBen on November 16, 2015, 08:16:00 PM
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Originally posted by canopyboy:My thoughts exactly. Canopyboy is the one who convinced me once and for all to abandon any wood other than PERFECT hickory for backing, and I've never looked back. I've also never had a backing failure since.
Shop looks good to me.
I can't see the point of backing hickory with anything as it makes such a great backing itself.
Post by: LittleBen on November 16, 2015, 08:18:00 PM
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Originally posted by SportHunter:Decrowning mot be the ticket there. That will get you under the bug holes.
Think I wasted time with this hard maple, found what looks like thin bug trails under bark. Anyone know if this is still worth salvaging or use it for firewood?
(http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa224/SOLOHUNTER/8BC94373-C984-4C23-A8CC-87E7FCD7C565-242-0000000995A9E1AD.jpg)
Post by: razorback on November 16, 2015, 08:49:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 20, 2015, 08:26:00 PM
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Post by: goobersan on November 20, 2015, 09:04:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 20, 2015, 09:29:00 PM
Post by: BenBow on November 21, 2015, 09:07:00 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 21, 2015, 10:37:00 AM
Post by: Jomohr84 on November 25, 2015, 10:19:00 PM
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Post by: Carpdaddy on November 26, 2015, 08:15:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 26, 2015, 08:31:00 PM
Post by: Jomohr84 on November 28, 2015, 04:04:00 AM
(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w439/jomohr84/Mobile%20Uploads/PicsArt_11-28-03.25.41.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/jomohr84/media/Mobile%20Uploads/PicsArt_11-28-03.25.41.jpg.html)
(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w439/jomohr84/Mobile%20Uploads/20151128_023758.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/jomohr84/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20151128_023758.jpg.html)
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 28, 2015, 08:11:00 AM
This morning I had the pleasure of removing a tick from my belly. Was playing in the woods yesterday in the 65 degree weather.
Post by: Jomohr84 on November 28, 2015, 11:54:00 AM
Post by: fujimo on November 28, 2015, 09:04:00 PM
nice looking bow though! :thumbsup:
Post by: LittleBen on November 28, 2015, 10:42:00 PM
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Originally posted by Roy from Pa:Any tick removal north of the waistline is no biggie. It's the southern ticks you gotta worry about. Growing up on LI, I've pulled more than my share of ticks .... Fortunately they've all been Yankees and no Confederates. I've heard some terrible stories ... Nuff said.
Looks very nice..
This morning I had the pleasure of removing a tick from my belly. Was playing in the woods yesterday in the 65 degree weather.
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 29, 2015, 06:50:00 AM
Post by: BenM on November 29, 2015, 08:26:00 AM
Post by: canopyboy on November 29, 2015, 08:44:00 AM
Drinking foreign beer and looking forward to my flight home tomorrow. Can't wait to finish those two yew bows. One in time for my Dad's 70th in two weeks and one to my poor swap recipient hopefully even sooner.
Post by: BenBow on November 29, 2015, 09:10:00 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on December 07, 2015, 06:47:00 AM
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/1bow.png)
I started another tri lam. Need to make the core lams next.
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/5bow.png)
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/4bow.png)
Post by: Zradix on December 07, 2015, 09:06:00 AM
The node spacing looks fantastic!
Post by: canopyboy on December 07, 2015, 09:35:00 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on December 07, 2015, 09:50:00 AM
Cantalopeboy, no it needs shot in and I can't pull it, well I could but it would hurt like hell. See the orthopedic Dr again tomorrow. My guess is an MRI then surgery, because something just isn't right in the shoulder, and I don't want to aggravate it further.
Post by: canopyboy on December 07, 2015, 10:43:00 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on December 07, 2015, 11:01:00 AM
Post by: canopyboy on December 07, 2015, 12:27:00 PM
Post by: kristalik on December 07, 2015, 02:58:00 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/UpxrtDW.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/XRQ99m8.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/rnng5Xc.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/1G0hItk.jpg)
Post by: Roy from Pa on December 07, 2015, 03:02:00 PM
Post by: canopyboy on December 07, 2015, 03:40:00 PM
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Originally posted by Roy from Pa:??
I think you need to figure out how to post pictures.
Show up fine on my screen.
Post by: Roy from Pa on December 07, 2015, 04:00:00 PM
Post by: monterey on December 07, 2015, 06:54:00 PM
Post by: canopyboy on December 14, 2015, 07:05:00 PM
https://youtu.be/9Pl5-GJSOPI
This is the first bow he has owned since he was a kid. His draw is somewhere between 26.5 and 27 when we measured. In the video I'm thinking 26.5 as the arrows were cut 28.5 BOP. Bow is 40@28. He can shoot more, but I'd like him to be able to keep shooting it for awhile. I was happy with how quiet it was. For those of you following the swap, this is the sister bow to Ralph's.
My sister and I (along with my wife and niece) surprised the snot out of him at a surprise party for his 70th birthday on Saturday his friends threw him. He's still recovering.
Post by: jsweka on December 14, 2015, 07:07:00 PM
Post by: Crittergetter on December 14, 2015, 07:26:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on December 15, 2015, 05:04:00 AM
He shoots a heck of a lot better than you do.. :)
Post by: rmorris on December 15, 2015, 11:00:00 PM
Post by: canopyboy on December 20, 2015, 10:41:00 PM
I got them cut and shaped to each riser with wetted veg-tan leather and stitched up tight:
(http://i.imgur.com/027X0l5.jpg)
Then I let them dry next to the fire:
(http://i.imgur.com/75gz8x6.jpg)
Tomorrow I'll remove them from the bows, dye them, hit them with some finish/conditioner, and then stitch them back on with some barge cement to finish the deal. Three of them are due to go out in the mail once finished, although I might wait until the Christmas rush at the post office is over.
Post by: Roy from Pa on December 21, 2015, 05:55:00 AM
Post by: Zradix on December 21, 2015, 09:16:00 AM
Post by: Buemaker on December 21, 2015, 10:40:00 AM
Post by: monterey on December 21, 2015, 01:01:00 PM
What material did you lace with?
Post by: Jomohr84 on December 21, 2015, 01:49:00 PM
Post by: scrub-buster on December 21, 2015, 06:27:00 PM
(http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv22/Outlawstaves/20151221_153908_zpsuo9zoxd6.jpg) (http://s666.photobucket.com/user/Outlawstaves/media/20151221_153908_zpsuo9zoxd6.jpg.html)
(http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv22/Outlawstaves/20151221_154144_zpsutrgqbep.jpg) (http://s666.photobucket.com/user/Outlawstaves/media/20151221_154144_zpsutrgqbep.jpg.html)
Post by: LittleBen on December 21, 2015, 09:27:00 PM
Clint that's a mighty short bow ... One of those 100#@ 15" bows?
Post by: scrub-buster on December 21, 2015, 10:00:00 PM
Post by: canopyboy on December 21, 2015, 10:01:00 PM
Mike, that's just temporary lacing. I think it's the stuff you buy to go with a stitch-awl. I have a big roll of it. When I put them back on after dying and finishing, I use a dark brown, waxed, linen thread. Looks like this:
(http://i.imgur.com/dW57ZoF.jpg)
Sinew backed, osage crossbow Clint? Suhwheet!
Post by: cunruhshoot on December 21, 2015, 11:21:00 PM
Post by: bigbob2 on December 22, 2015, 12:10:00 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on December 29, 2015, 09:14:00 AM
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/bow3a.png)
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/bow1a.png)
And a bobcat caught right across the road from my place. It was released because they are not legal to trap here in SW Pa.
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/bobcat.png)
Post by: darin putman on December 29, 2015, 10:01:00 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on December 29, 2015, 10:33:00 AM
Post by: Bowjunkie on December 29, 2015, 10:45:00 AM
My brother had to release a fisher he caught at Moraine State Park in Butler county recently because they're not in season on this side of the road. He wasn't happy to be detained.
Post by: wood carver 2 on December 29, 2015, 11:31:00 AM
Dave.
Post by: Roy from Pa on December 29, 2015, 12:26:00 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on December 29, 2015, 03:37:00 PM
He must have seen me move through a tiny opening in the blind. You should have seen him go over the fence.
Have the docs figured out what's wrong with your shoulder?
Dave.
Post by: Roy from Pa on December 29, 2015, 05:07:00 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on December 30, 2015, 06:38:00 AM
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/dontesbow6.png)
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/dontesbow7.png)
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/dontesbow4.png)
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/dontesbow5.png)
Post by: Buemaker on December 30, 2015, 08:00:00 AM
Post by: canopyboy on December 30, 2015, 08:50:00 AM
Post by: Jomohr84 on December 30, 2015, 10:06:00 AM
Post by: mwosborn on December 30, 2015, 10:39:00 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on December 30, 2015, 10:56:00 AM
Post by: monterey on December 30, 2015, 02:38:00 PM
One day I'll build one of those TRL thingies. Right now I am being pestered to do two ASLs for family friends and two of my choice for grandkids. They all expect their wood to be encased in glass.
Post by: Jomohr84 on December 31, 2015, 01:50:00 AM
Trying to work on a hickory stick tonight, and now this guy won't let me be. (http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w439/jomohr84/Mobile%20Uploads/20151230_204211.jpg) (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/jomohr84/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20151230_204211.jpg.html)
Not the first time he brought a bird in the shop, I have a doggy door, and he likes to bring in birds and eat them. This one got away, but once in a while I come in and find feathers all over
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on December 31, 2015, 09:06:00 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on December 31, 2015, 09:13:00 AM
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/dontesbow9.png)
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f165/ROY-CHRIS/dontesbow8.png)
Post by: Buemaker on December 31, 2015, 11:43:00 AM
(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b506/timian46/image_zps68e5noza.jpeg) (http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/timian46/media/image_zps68e5noza.jpeg.html)
Post by: monterey on December 31, 2015, 11:52:00 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on December 31, 2015, 12:02:00 PM
Post by: Buemaker on December 31, 2015, 12:15:00 PM
Post by: Zradix on December 31, 2015, 12:43:00 PM
I haven't made many bows, but a base with flex got old real quick.
Post by: LittleBen on December 31, 2015, 04:19:00 PM