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Title: My new toy!
Post by: Crittergetter on June 19, 2020, 10:01:51 PM: First person who guesses what it is gets an imaginary high five! :biglaugh: :biglaugh:
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Post by: Bvas on June 19, 2020, 11:18:34 PM: A Barbie doll fun house?? :laughing:
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Post by: Mad Max on June 20, 2020, 12:27:17 AM: Primal Tech Barbie doll fun house :biglaugh:
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Post by: kennym on June 20, 2020, 09:14:02 AM: ummmm, what kinda batteries does it take? :laughing:

It's a .002367 taper sled?
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Post by: monterey on June 20, 2020, 11:48:56 AM: Kenny, you beat me to it. :biglaugh:
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Post by: Crittergetter on June 20, 2020, 12:29:26 PM: :biglaugh: :biglaugh: :biglaugh:

Hint.. it is for bow building!
All tools are just toys for big boys, right?!
Title: Re: My new toy!
Post by: Mad Max on June 20, 2020, 01:50:10 PM: It's a bow form made from aluminum. :)
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Post by: Crittergetter on June 20, 2020, 05:52:40 PM: No sir, I already have a matching pair of those!
Hint, it’s for takedowns
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Post by: wood carver 2 on June 20, 2020, 06:29:42 PM: A jig for holding the two parts of a takedown for building up the socket.
Dave.
Title: Re: My new toy!
Post by: Crittergetter on June 20, 2020, 06:40:11 PM: No sir, already have one of those as well.
But y’all are getting close!!!
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Post by: bigbob2 on June 20, 2020, 10:47:30 PM: Doweling jig for limb bolt insert and pins?
Title: Re: My new toy!
Post by: Crittergetter on June 20, 2020, 11:35:38 PM: And we have a winner!!

The top is milled perfectly flat so every thing is on alignment when drilled. I still need to mount the clamps that will hold each part in place as well as a permanent stand. Wanted to do a couple test runs first. The right block for drilling risers is adjustable for different length risers. So far everything is working out great!
Ps, I got the idea from one of South Cox’s bow building videos.
Title: Re: My new toy!
Post by: bigbob2 on June 21, 2020, 04:36:04 AM: very nice looking bit of kit there!.Bit envious!.
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Post by: Crooked Stic on June 21, 2020, 07:40:18 AM: I like it because you can put it together after drilled and have all the sides that were down when drilling bolted together that way then any uneveness is all on one side. For me I just use one block and drill thru both sides to keep the same side down. And that eliminates the need for multiple riser angles etc.
Title: Re: My new toy!
Post by: Crittergetter on June 21, 2020, 11:39:35 AM: That’s the same thing I’ve been doing. I decided to go this route because it is a huge time saver when doing multiple bows at the same time. Trying to make each step as proficient as possible to speed up the build times. It should pay off in the long run. :pray:
Title: Re: My new toy!
Post by: Mad Max on June 21, 2020, 12:51:07 PM: Critter
How many bows do you make in a year?
How big is that piece of Aluminum?
NICE
Title: Re: My new toy!
Post by: Crittergetter on June 21, 2020, 01:17:00 PM: Max, it’s actually a big piece of steel channel that’s been machined flat and polished. I’m sure it will dull over time. I may wax it to see if it will stay shinny longer. :goldtooth:
I’m really not sure how many I did last year , id have to check my books.
I’m on par to do around 70 or so this year.
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Post by: Mad Max on June 21, 2020, 01:47:48 PM: :thumbsup:
1.4 per week is working :o :tongue:
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Post by: Shredd on June 21, 2020, 02:01:32 PM: Shweet ! ! ! :shaka:
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Post by: BigJim on July 01, 2020, 06:36:19 AM: Sure is purdy! Hey, Crittergetter, I need you to come to my place and pour a slab for me … in-between bows of course. I'll let you rummage through the wood rooms and storage trailers. You might find something you'll like :)

Suppose we could even do a trade.. I can't find anyone here to call me back. This kungflu crap sure has made everyone busy!

BigJim
Title: Re: My new toy!
Post by: monterey on July 01, 2020, 11:24:21 AM: Quote from: BigJim link=topic=172763.msg2924390#msg2924390
I can't find anyone here to call me back. This kungflu crap sure has made everyone busy!

BigJim

Been seeing that same thing. There is more renovation and upgrading going on in the neighborhood than ever before. It's a crazy exception to the overall economy.
Title: Re: My new toy!
Post by: BigJim on July 01, 2020, 12:02:35 PM: Monterey, I don't believe it's an exception.. Everyone I speak with is up to their ears in business. Construction, archery suppliers, specialty mfg's. Now, i'm sure the restaurant/bars are having a tough time.

Me thinks it's the media making things worse than they are... they have a tendency to do things like that.

BigJim
Title: Re: My new toy!
Post by: monterey on July 01, 2020, 01:31:55 PM: Agree for sure on the media. Hope it is as good as you are observing. Starting to see a downturn in real estate values locally.