Trad Gang

Main Boards => The Bowyer's Bench => Topic started by: wolfcoach on December 19, 2018, 06:12:16 PM

Title: Christmas Break - Now it is the Teacher's Turn!
Post by: wolfcoach on December 19, 2018, 06:12:16 PM: Christmas Break is almost upon us and my student will be taking a break from his bow. Now it is my turn. I have always wanted to build a 58" Bingham Pronounced Longbow. So, here we go!!! Zebra wood limbs with an Actionboo Core.

[ You are not allowed to view attachments ]
Title: Re: Christmas Break - Now it is the Teacher's Turn!
Post by: wolfcoach on December 19, 2018, 06:21:33 PM: Riser Block glued up.

[ You are not allowed to view attachments ]
Title: Re: Christmas Break - Now it is the Teacher's Turn!
Post by: Roy from Pa on December 19, 2018, 06:34:09 PM: Get er done, coach...

:thumbsup:
Title: Re: Christmas Break - Now it is the Teacher's Turn!
Post by: Crooked Stic on December 19, 2018, 07:46:46 PM: I have built three of those years ago. Are they still using two tapers with one reversed = parallel. That is a good design.
Title: Re: Christmas Break - Now it is the Teacher's Turn!
Post by: mwosborn on December 19, 2018, 10:59:27 PM: I like the looks of that!
Title: Re: Christmas Break - Now it is the Teacher's Turn!
Post by: wolfcoach on December 21, 2018, 05:23:39 PM: Limb #1 in the form. To the heat box. I will take it out after my basketball game tonight.

[ You are not allowed to view attachments ]
Title: Re: Christmas Break - Now it is the Teacher's Turn!
Post by: wolfcoach on December 21, 2018, 05:25:17 PM: Riser block cut.

[ You are not allowed to view attachments ]
Title: Re: Christmas Break - Now it is the Teacher's Turn!
Post by: Roy from Pa on December 21, 2018, 05:57:13 PM: Ron, that is sharp as heck..
Title: Re: Christmas Break - Now it is the Teacher's Turn!
Post by: bow loving man on December 21, 2018, 06:57:25 PM: Looking great Ron! Enjoying the build along
Title: Re: Christmas Break - Now it is the Teacher's Turn!
Post by: jess stuart on December 21, 2018, 07:14:13 PM: Going to be very pretty bet she shoot great too.
Title: Re: Christmas Break - Now it is the Teacher's Turn!
Post by: wolfcoach on December 22, 2018, 10:24:28 AM: Riser blank drilled ad ready to be cut to shape. This is the first time that i have used Ed's drilling jig and it is awesome.

[ You are not allowed to view attachments ]
Title: Re: Christmas Break - Now it is the Teacher's Turn!
Post by: Roy from Pa on December 22, 2018, 10:32:07 AM: That riser is so darn sweet...
Title: Re: Christmas Break - Now it is the Teacher's Turn!
Post by: wolfcoach on December 22, 2018, 11:02:24 AM: Thank you Roy. I have had a change of heart and have decided not to keep this bow for myself. I'm going to get as much done as I can in the next 3 days, without hurrying too much, and I am going to give this bow to my Son as a late Christmas present.
Title: Re: Christmas Break - Now it is the Teacher's Turn!
Post by: wolfcoach on December 22, 2018, 11:06:15 AM: First limb out of the form and roughed down to shape. Do any of you guys put your tip overlays on prior to cutting string grooves? Just seems like it would be easier to me. Any advice??

[ You are not allowed to view attachments ]
Title: Re: Christmas Break - Now it is the Teacher's Turn!
Post by: Bvas on December 22, 2018, 12:45:43 PM: I put my overlays on first. Otherwise it’s like doing it twice.

I cut light groove across top, then sides. I think it’s easier to make everything line up that way.
Title: Re: Christmas Break - Now it is the Teacher's Turn!
Post by: Crooked Stic on December 22, 2018, 01:39:57 PM: What Bvas said. And pre shape the fade part first also.
Title: Re: Christmas Break - Now it is the Teacher's Turn!
Post by: wolfcoach on December 23, 2018, 11:42:55 AM: Limbs cut, drilled and mounted on the riser.
Title: Re: Christmas Break - Now it is the Teacher's Turn!
Post by: wolfcoach on December 23, 2018, 11:44:47 AM: [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]
Title: Re: Christmas Break - Now it is the Teacher's Turn!
Post by: wolfcoach on December 23, 2018, 11:45:08 AM: [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]
Title: Re: Christmas Break - Now it is the Teacher's Turn!
Post by: Roy from Pa on December 23, 2018, 12:12:31 PM: Sweet....
Title: Re: Christmas Break - Now it is the Teacher's Turn!
Post by: Crooked Stic on December 23, 2018, 03:23:19 PM: Hey that is looking like a bow :clapper:
Title: Re: Christmas Break - Now it is the Teacher's Turn!
Post by: Buemaker on December 23, 2018, 03:29:13 PM: Looking good.
Title: Re: Christmas Break - Now it is the Teacher's Turn!
Post by: wolfcoach on December 23, 2018, 05:47:46 PM: Getting Closer!!!!

[ You are not allowed to view attachments ]
Title: Re: Christmas Break - Now it is the Teacher's Turn!
Post by: bow loving man on December 23, 2018, 06:03:20 PM: Looks nice! What wood are your wedges and overlays? Nice combo!
Title: Re: Christmas Break - Now it is the Teacher's Turn!
Post by: wolfcoach on December 23, 2018, 06:16:53 PM: Wedges are Wenge. Overlays are Wenge, Cocobolo and Curly Maple.
Title: Re: Christmas Break - Now it is the Teacher's Turn!
Post by: Possum Head on December 24, 2018, 08:48:13 AM: Lookin real nice 👍
Title: Re: Christmas Break - Now it is the Teacher's Turn!
Post by: wolfcoach on December 24, 2018, 11:36:15 AM: String Grooves cut and Strung the bow today! Took a couple shots outside the shop. Shoots where you look!!! Put it on the scale. Came in a little heavy. 57 @ 28" I still have to do some clean up and final sanding. Hopefully I can get it to shed a couple pounds.

[ You are not allowed to view attachments ]
Title: Re: Christmas Break - Now it is the Teacher's Turn!
Post by: wolfcoach on December 24, 2018, 11:36:41 AM: [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]
Title: Re: Christmas Break - Now it is the Teacher's Turn!
Post by: wolfcoach on December 24, 2018, 11:37:04 AM: [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]
Title: Re: Christmas Break - Now it is the Teacher's Turn!
Post by: Crooked Stic on December 24, 2018, 01:44:33 PM: I have lost as much as 4 lbs. with a major corner rounding. I hold a flat block with 40 grit at 45 degrees on the corners . same number strokes on each corner. Then finish sand.
Title: Re: Christmas Break - Now it is the Teacher's Turn!
Post by: wolfcoach on December 24, 2018, 07:18:00 PM: Finally got to spray the finish on her. Hopefully it is dry enough to give to him tomorrow.

[ You are not allowed to view attachments ]
Title: Re: Christmas Break - Now it is the Teacher's Turn!
Post by: wolfcoach on December 24, 2018, 07:18:22 PM: [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]
Title: Re: Christmas Break - Now it is the Teacher's Turn!
Post by: wolfcoach on December 24, 2018, 07:18:47 PM: [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]
Title: Re: Christmas Break - Now it is the Teacher's Turn!
Post by: Crooked Stic on December 24, 2018, 09:33:31 PM: Hey Ron did you get those riser bolt inserts from Binghams?
Title: Re: Christmas Break - Now it is the Teacher's Turn!
Post by: wolfcoach on December 24, 2018, 09:46:16 PM: Mike,

I got the riser inserts from a friend of mine who has been so generous to my high school classes. He has given me riser material, lamination, a drilling jig and all of his forms. I cant say enough about him for all he has done. He is a member here. Attached is a thread about his drilling jig and the inserts. His contact info is included in the you tube clip that is embedded..

http://www.tradgang.com/tgsmf/index.php?topic=156405.msg2700155#msg2700155

He is a great gut and a great product.
Title: Re: Christmas Break - Now it is the Teacher's Turn!
Post by: wood carver 2 on December 24, 2018, 09:49:30 PM: That’s a really nice bow. Zebra is one of my favourites.
Dave.
Title: Re: Christmas Break - Now it is the Teacher's Turn!
Post by: Roy from Pa on December 25, 2018, 08:21:14 AM: Very nice, Ron..
Title: Re: Christmas Break - Now it is the Teacher's Turn!
Post by: wolfcoach on December 25, 2018, 05:01:08 PM: My Boy shooting his Christmas Bow!
[ You are not allowed to view attachments ]
Title: Re: Christmas Break - Now it is the Teacher's Turn!
Post by: wolfcoach on December 25, 2018, 05:02:47 PM: [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]
Title: Re: Christmas Break - Now it is the Teacher's Turn!
Post by: Roy from Pa on December 25, 2018, 05:05:48 PM: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Christmas Break - Now it is the Teacher's Turn!
Post by: Bvas on December 25, 2018, 05:09:37 PM: Looks like a great Christmas to me.

Great job!!!
Title: Re: Christmas Break - Now it is the Teacher's Turn!
Post by: wolfcoach on December 25, 2018, 05:24:41 PM: Pretty special day for me.
Title: Re: Christmas Break - Now it is the Teacher's Turn!
Post by: Wolftrail on December 26, 2018, 06:24:23 PM: Nice job great present. I like the short riser.
Title: Re: Christmas Break - Now it is the Teacher's Turn!
Post by: kennym on December 26, 2018, 06:33:07 PM: Well done!
Title: Re: Christmas Break - Now it is the Teacher's Turn!
Post by: Shredd on December 26, 2018, 11:22:16 PM: Handsome looking bow there, Coach...
Title: Re: Christmas Break - Now it is the Teacher's Turn!
Post by: C. Johnson on December 28, 2018, 09:06:31 AM: The bow looks great!

As a humorous aside, I see that mismatched vinyl floor tile seems to be a universal design theme in all American public schools. :biglaugh:

It's exactly the same where I work.
Title: Re: Christmas Break - Now it is the Teacher's Turn!
Post by: wolfcoach on December 30, 2018, 08:13:15 PM: You are right you are right C. Johnson. Just replace broken tiles with whatever color you have at the time on hand. Just what we have to do without any money. Illinois is particularly bad about funding for schools.