Post by: EvilDogBeast on February 13, 2022, 03:53:19 PM
- Minimum one post per week starting the week of 15 Feb
- You must post a full draw picture with your new bow once received
Alright, y'all are officially off the leash. Good luck and have fun! :archer2:
Post by: kennym on February 13, 2022, 05:58:13 PM
Post by: 4 point on February 14, 2022, 12:16:25 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on February 14, 2022, 01:01:24 PM
Post by: EvilDogBeast on February 16, 2022, 08:07:10 PM
Post by: kennym on February 16, 2022, 08:20:53 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 16, 2022, 08:47:22 PM
Post by: EvilDogBeast on February 16, 2022, 10:27:53 PM
Matches almost done, PMs going out in the next hour or so.
Post by: EvilDogBeast on February 17, 2022, 02:50:46 AM
Post by: Buemaker on February 17, 2022, 04:33:37 AM
Post by: Mad Max on February 17, 2022, 08:10:31 AM
Get well :thumbsup:
Post by: EvilDogBeast on February 17, 2022, 08:59:50 AM
For all my builders: If you haven't sent me your contact info in a PM, please do so ASAP. Don't make me hunt you down!
- First and last name
- Email address
- Mailing address
Post by: Crooked Stic on February 17, 2022, 10:06:19 AM
now I have choices tomake.
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Post by: kennym on February 17, 2022, 11:30:44 AM
Roy ain't in so you can pitch the pink this year... :laughing:
I've been in shop scouting this morn and have a first plan going. Will prob be several more before it takes actual shape... :help:
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 17, 2022, 01:03:11 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on February 17, 2022, 03:18:24 PM
Post by: kennym on February 17, 2022, 03:47:23 PM
Post by: Jeff Freeman on February 18, 2022, 07:55:23 PM
Post by: 4 point on February 19, 2022, 12:06:00 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on February 19, 2022, 08:32:27 AM
Post by: mmattockx on February 19, 2022, 11:06:53 AM
Watching from the peanut gallery. JF
+1
Mark
Post by: kennym on February 19, 2022, 11:40:35 AM
And maybe a little retro look...
Post by: Crooked Stic on February 19, 2022, 12:06:19 PM
Post by: PV on February 19, 2022, 01:02:11 PM
Kenny war dancing? :laughing:
be worth a watch..
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 19, 2022, 01:43:29 PM
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Post by: kennym on February 19, 2022, 01:43:55 PM
Post by: 4 point on February 19, 2022, 04:12:49 PM
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I'm leaning towards this.
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Post by: Buemaker on February 19, 2022, 04:26:41 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 19, 2022, 05:16:38 PM
Post by: kennym on February 19, 2022, 05:27:30 PM
Bue, I ain't swappin nuffin wif Roy!! :biglaugh:
Post by: Buemaker on February 19, 2022, 06:07:12 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on February 19, 2022, 09:59:55 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on February 20, 2022, 08:58:03 AM
Post by: Nicholi on February 21, 2022, 11:03:03 AM
I went and got riser material and limb material is on the way.
Post by: wood carver 2 on February 21, 2022, 01:48:25 PM
Well, you have to start somewhere! :knothead:
Really though, bamboo, core wood and riser materials are all waiting in the shop for a warmer weekend.
Dave.
Post by: Crooked Stic on February 21, 2022, 05:21:19 PM
I decided to go with stuff I have on hand right now. Some black locust for riser and wedges. A bit of osage and green in the riser.
I have some Australian sycamore that might be veneers.
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Post by: Crooked Stic on February 21, 2022, 10:01:10 PM
But sumthin dont seem right
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Post by: 4 point on February 21, 2022, 10:19:33 PM
Post by: Pointed_stick on February 22, 2022, 08:34:25 AM
Post by: kennym on February 22, 2022, 08:59:16 AM
Your bench looks like mine, right down to the 6" combo square rusted exactly like that!!
Post by: Crooked Stic on February 22, 2022, 12:05:10 PM
There is a flag in the background tho.
Post by: Buemaker on February 22, 2022, 06:06:11 PM
Post by: kennym on February 24, 2022, 01:03:48 PM
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Post by: PV on February 24, 2022, 02:54:01 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 24, 2022, 03:36:39 PM
It’s a start ... :goldtooth:
I guess it's ok....
:laughing: :wavey:
Post by: kennym on February 24, 2022, 03:51:59 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 24, 2022, 04:05:40 PM
Heck yed fall asleep half way here Sweetie Papa:)
Post by: kennym on February 24, 2022, 04:12:55 PM
Post by: TradBowyer on February 25, 2022, 03:56:15 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on February 25, 2022, 08:50:58 PM
Post by: kennym on February 25, 2022, 10:14:30 PM
Post by: 4 point on February 26, 2022, 08:18:26 PM
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Post by: wood carver 2 on February 26, 2022, 08:45:58 PM
Dave.
Post by: 4 point on February 26, 2022, 09:01:47 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on February 26, 2022, 09:13:17 PM
The wood looks really nice.
Dave.
Post by: kennym on February 26, 2022, 09:38:10 PM
Post by: Mad Max on February 26, 2022, 09:42:42 PM
Post by: 4 point on February 26, 2022, 09:45:44 PM
Post by: kennym on February 26, 2022, 09:56:02 PM
Post by: 4 point on February 27, 2022, 10:22:45 PM
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Post by: Appalachian Hillbilly on February 28, 2022, 07:15:28 AM
Post by: 4 point on February 28, 2022, 08:36:35 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on February 28, 2022, 09:12:04 AM
Post by: Buemaker on February 28, 2022, 09:13:14 AM
Post by: Noah70 on February 28, 2022, 04:38:27 PM
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Post by: Roy from Pa on February 28, 2022, 04:47:32 PM
:thumbsup:
Post by: 4 point on February 28, 2022, 06:55:07 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on February 28, 2022, 07:53:34 PM
I managed to get my riser in and out of the profile jig today. The next step will be glass or carbon on the front or maybe both. The last pic is the press for the front overlay. after that I have a jig to glue overlays on the limb pad area also.
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Post by: Noah70 on February 28, 2022, 08:21:25 PM
Travis, I cut the height of the radius of the shelf about 1/4” above center, and the window is cut 1/8” past center.
Post by: Arlo on February 28, 2022, 08:50:52 PM
Very nice Mike! One day I’d love to have a sander like that too, but I’d have to move the freezer out of the shop to make space, and the boss says that’s not likely, ever.
Travis, I cut the height of the radius of the shelf about 1/4” above center, and the window is cut 1/8” past center.
I'm curious why you chose to cut the shelf so low? Standard is 3/4"-7/8" above center. Arlo
Post by: kennym on March 01, 2022, 07:24:16 PM
Two left to go and then to shaping riser ...
Post by: Noah70 on March 01, 2022, 07:59:30 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 01, 2022, 08:14:42 PM
I have seen shelves anywhere from almost center to 2 1/4 above center. Actually on one of my longbow designs I have one that was 2 in. Above center tillered 1/8 stronger bottom limb for me shot better than anything else.
Post by: TradBowyer on March 02, 2022, 06:36:47 PM
Post by: PV on March 02, 2022, 07:40:16 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 02, 2022, 08:46:02 PM
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Post by: 4 point on March 02, 2022, 09:17:00 PM
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Post by: Crooked Stic on March 02, 2022, 09:33:56 PM
Post by: Mad Max on March 02, 2022, 09:51:19 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 03, 2022, 05:55:14 PM
Or I might try newspaper veneer victim could read while waiting on deer. :laughing:
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Post by: wood carver 2 on March 03, 2022, 06:49:31 PM
Dave.
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 03, 2022, 08:44:45 PM
Post by: Noah70 on March 03, 2022, 08:56:53 PM
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Post by: Appalachian Hillbilly on March 03, 2022, 09:24:10 PM
Post by: 4 point on March 03, 2022, 10:08:58 PM
Post by: 4 point on March 03, 2022, 10:10:19 PM
Post by: Noah70 on March 03, 2022, 10:58:06 PM
I’ve only ever seen it offered in small “turning” blocks, for pens or whatever, so when a 24” x 2” x 2” block showed up I figured I could use it for some laminations. My bandsaw blade wants to do a U-turn the instant it hits it, so I had to switch to a bi-metal. The drum sander with 80 grit keeps clogging with burns, so it must have a high oil content. And I can’t use it on the tip of the limb if its a recurve cause even a .050 lam won’t make the turn. Looks nice, but I’ll stick to figured or Claro walnut.
Post by: 4 point on March 05, 2022, 08:12:32 PM
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Post by: kennym on March 05, 2022, 08:57:22 PM
Last shedua I used the finish didn't wanna dry on it...
Post by: 4 point on March 05, 2022, 09:23:15 PM
Post by: PV on March 05, 2022, 09:27:54 PM
Post by: kennym on March 05, 2022, 09:32:20 PM
Quite awhile ago so could be wrong
Post by: OldRawhide42 on March 05, 2022, 09:47:18 PM
Post by: 4 point on March 05, 2022, 09:53:58 PM
Dang Oldrawhide, That’s tough! I’ve been lucky so far with wood allergies making bows. I don’t use cocobolo though, I was fitting a set of grips on a 1911 once and it made my eyes and my nose feel it was on fire.
Post by: 4 point on March 06, 2022, 02:19:12 PM
Post by: 4 point on March 06, 2022, 09:13:36 PM
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Post by: kennym on March 06, 2022, 09:18:58 PM
Post by: 4 point on March 06, 2022, 09:36:49 PM
Post by: Mad Max on March 06, 2022, 10:22:21 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 07, 2022, 08:45:13 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 07, 2022, 09:28:55 AM
Post by: kennym on March 07, 2022, 03:29:43 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 08, 2022, 09:39:31 AM
Post by: 4 point on March 08, 2022, 10:34:44 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 08, 2022, 02:20:42 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 09, 2022, 08:42:33 PM
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Post by: 4 point on March 09, 2022, 08:51:55 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 10, 2022, 05:19:49 AM
Post by: Nicholi on March 10, 2022, 05:11:37 PM
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Post by: Mad Max on March 10, 2022, 05:49:40 PM
Post by: Nicholi on March 10, 2022, 06:31:56 PM
This one is BobsCNC. I'll probably build my next one that I can set up to rough out an entire bow.
Post by: Mad Max on March 10, 2022, 06:42:26 PM
Was it hard to learn how to use it?
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 10, 2022, 08:17:31 PM
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Post by: Nicholi on March 10, 2022, 09:38:53 PM
:thumbsup:
Was it hard to learn how to use it?
I took a 9 hour class and had zero cad experience and I do ok. With the easier programs it is relatively easy. I like V Carve Pro.
Post by: 4 point on March 10, 2022, 09:51:32 PM
Post by: Mad Max on March 11, 2022, 07:50:24 AM
Post by: Nicholi on March 11, 2022, 02:01:24 PM
Post by: PV on March 11, 2022, 05:02:05 PM
Been waiting on Mother nature to turn the heat up a bit. Had good weather today(snow expected for the weekend) so I spent a little time in the archives......
Haven't posted a pic on here in the last decade ,hope it works
Post by: wood carver 2 on March 11, 2022, 05:18:01 PM
When I was going through my stash of bamboo slats, I came across a few nice ones that are carbonized. They have really wide spaced nodes. No more than three or four over a six foot length. I’m wondering if they would be good as backings.
Has anyone built a bamboo backed bow using carbonized bamboo?
Dave.
Post by: kennym on March 12, 2022, 05:50:00 PM
LOL
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Post by: EvilDogBeast on March 12, 2022, 09:23:09 PM
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Post by: Crooked Stic on March 13, 2022, 08:22:20 AM
Post by: kennym on March 13, 2022, 08:39:22 AM
Apologies in advance to my victim. I had trouble with my bolt holes and clouded the glass around them. Can’t see it together only taken down. Was gonna put overlays over them but I don’t like the looks of that so it is what it is.
I guess you could put a piece of felt on the limb there? Or spray bedliner on it? :saywhat:
Post by: kennym on March 13, 2022, 08:40:11 AM
BTW, how you feelin?
Post by: 4 point on March 13, 2022, 09:53:02 AM
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Post by: Crooked Stic on March 13, 2022, 01:26:15 PM
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Post by: 4 point on March 13, 2022, 01:56:46 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on March 13, 2022, 03:28:35 PM
And a little blemish doesn’t matter either. Especially when it’s in an inconspicuous place.
The weather is supposed to be warmer this week, so I’ll be working on my victim’s bow. In the meantime I have been working on a little something for a good friend of mine. [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]
This is something I can do in the house during crappy weather.
Dave.
Post by: kennym on March 13, 2022, 03:49:50 PM
That is exceptional, Dave!!
Post by: wood carver 2 on March 13, 2022, 05:28:11 PM
Dave.
Post by: EvilDogBeast on March 14, 2022, 01:05:17 PM
Kenny, feeling better! My lower back is worn out every day and still coughing up a bit of stuff. Kinda feels like I did 100 dead lifts or reverse crunches every day.
Post by: 4 point on March 14, 2022, 09:20:46 PM
My victims bow is finished, just need a rest and a string.
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Post by: Mad Max on March 14, 2022, 09:29:35 PM
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Post by: 4 point on March 14, 2022, 09:58:17 PM
Post by: kennym on March 15, 2022, 01:06:14 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 15, 2022, 05:31:42 AM
Chris glad you are feeling better.
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 15, 2022, 08:53:39 AM
Kenny everybody got your number ....... I mean address :laughing:
Post by: kennym on March 15, 2022, 08:55:31 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 15, 2022, 12:05:49 PM
Post by: TradBowyer on March 16, 2022, 06:49:05 PM
Post by: Mad Max on March 16, 2022, 06:53:17 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 16, 2022, 09:00:44 PM
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Post by: Roy from Pa on March 17, 2022, 07:51:06 AM
Post by: PV on March 17, 2022, 08:50:35 PM
Spent the last 3 afternoons getting the shop ( that doubles as a garage in snow season) in order.
Aside from the mice building a home in the box with my new feed belt for the drum sander and being sent the wrong grit belts for that sander everything went well.
Got the veneers ground and the riser block ready to shape.
Plan to finish the riser and grind the bamboo tomorrow and get the bow in the oven on Saturday
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 18, 2022, 05:02:48 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on March 18, 2022, 05:11:09 PM
For risers, I have two nice sister risers from last year and the year before. I also have a nice zebra wood and blackwood riser that has been waiting to be built.
There’s a good bit of riser wood in the shop as well, if my poor victim isn’t crazy about the sister risers.
Dave.
Post by: kennym on March 18, 2022, 05:30:55 PM
I gotta get to it because it will be turkey season soon and don't want anything making me want to stay home from that! :biglaugh:
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 18, 2022, 07:34:32 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 18, 2022, 09:11:39 PM
Post by: TradBowyer on March 18, 2022, 10:45:04 PM
Post by: Mad Max on March 19, 2022, 10:30:43 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 21, 2022, 06:59:37 PM
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Post by: Mad Max on March 21, 2022, 07:06:02 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 21, 2022, 07:22:44 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 22, 2022, 07:15:48 AM
Post by: PV on March 22, 2022, 08:57:11 AM
Post by: Dannon on March 22, 2022, 09:23:20 PM
Post by: 4 point on March 22, 2022, 09:33:08 PM
Dannon, have you had any luck with walnut in a riser? I had one break and it’s scared me off from it. I have some Claro walnut but I’ve been putting off using it. I don’t like the looks of Ibeam’s.
Post by: Dannon on March 22, 2022, 10:26:33 PM
Post by: 4 point on March 22, 2022, 11:17:31 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 23, 2022, 07:29:49 AM
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Post by: PV on March 23, 2022, 06:22:36 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 24, 2022, 08:08:37 PM
Post by: mmattockx on March 24, 2022, 10:31:54 PM
Got the bow cleaned up and limbs profiled and roughed out.
What is your back profile template made from?
Mark
Post by: PV on March 25, 2022, 06:38:36 AM
Post by: kennym on March 27, 2022, 08:30:10 PM
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Post by: Roy from Pa on March 28, 2022, 06:06:57 AM
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Post by: Nicholi on March 30, 2022, 01:40:26 PM
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Post by: Nicholi on March 30, 2022, 01:41:15 PM
Post by: Longcruise on March 30, 2022, 02:31:14 PM
That picture makes the back side look much worse than it is... I promise there aren't splinters sticking all over the place.
What is the wood? Looks kinda like black palm...
Post by: EvilDogBeast on March 30, 2022, 03:41:30 PM
Post by: Nicholi on March 30, 2022, 05:20:50 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 30, 2022, 05:23:17 PM
Prolly next week. Heading to Tradfest this weekend.
Post by: PV on March 31, 2022, 12:28:34 PM
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Post by: 4 point on April 01, 2022, 09:14:18 AM
Post by: kennym on April 02, 2022, 01:42:28 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on April 02, 2022, 03:03:23 PM
I’m preparing seven pairs so that I will have a choice of woods to match with the riser I use.
Dave.
Post by: Crooked Stic on April 02, 2022, 09:25:22 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on April 02, 2022, 09:57:27 PM
I will be preparing a riser and bamboo lams next for a glue up. Hopefully the weather will be good tomorrow. It’s a lot easier for me to work when I can have the door open in the garage.
Dave.
Post by: Mad Max on April 03, 2022, 09:09:47 AM
My bows are bamboo backed and bellied tri lams. I was grinding tapered core lams to build with. I have seven pairs ready now. Walnut, maple, cherry, osage and hickory.
I will be preparing a riser and bamboo lams next for a glue up. Hopefully the weather will be good tomorrow. It’s a lot easier for me to work when I can have the door open in the garage.
Dave.
How long have you been building BBB?
Did you learn on your own?
What is your core taper?
In January I went to James Parkers house and he showed me how he makes BBB
Wanting to see you finished bow :thumbsup:
Post by: kennym on April 03, 2022, 09:39:37 AM
Post by: Mad Max on April 03, 2022, 09:46:20 AM
Post by: Stagmitis on April 03, 2022, 10:34:53 AM
Post by: wood carver 2 on April 03, 2022, 11:06:21 AM
Basically, I taper the bamboo back and belly lams from 1/8” to 1/16”. The wood for the core lam has about the same taper rate, but the thickness will vary depending on the draw weight you want.
This is the one I built for last year’s swap.
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I built a total of 4 bows last year. Two failed for different reasons, one came in light, but a nice bow, and this one was a bit heavy, but it looks really nice and shoots well.
That’s why I ground so many core lams. If I have a failure, I’ll just move on to the next.
Dave.
Post by: Mad Max on April 03, 2022, 11:21:57 AM
Heat treated belly too
Post by: wood carver 2 on April 03, 2022, 12:39:38 PM
Dave.
Post by: Dannon on April 03, 2022, 12:40:02 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on April 03, 2022, 12:42:24 PM
Dave.
Post by: Crooked Stic on April 03, 2022, 04:28:13 PM
Post by: Dannon on April 04, 2022, 07:09:07 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on April 04, 2022, 08:20:25 PM
Dave.
Post by: Crooked Stic on April 04, 2022, 08:43:01 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on April 04, 2022, 09:00:13 PM
really good lube for TDs. After a couple of days string strecthing and serving she be ready. Black locust riser and wedges. Australian sycamore veneers. Bamboo cores.
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Post by: 4 point on April 04, 2022, 09:13:14 PM
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Post by: Crooked Stic on April 04, 2022, 10:23:30 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 05, 2022, 05:08:22 AM
Post by: Appalachian Hillbilly on April 05, 2022, 06:51:41 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on April 05, 2022, 07:28:49 AM
10"× 40". They work great for accents. And have used them for veneer also.
Thank you Roy I guess.
Post by: PV on April 05, 2022, 07:51:16 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 05, 2022, 07:57:16 AM
I guess it's just ok then...
:laughing: :laughing: :thumbsup:
Post by: Crooked Stic on April 05, 2022, 12:48:40 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on April 05, 2022, 04:48:29 PM
Post by: Noah70 on April 05, 2022, 06:23:34 PM
Riser is figured Black Walnut, overlays are Rosewood, limb pads are bookmatched Rock Elm.
(No toilet ring needed) Limbs are Grandillo/Yew under clear glass, and edge grain bamboo core, black glass belly. Limb butt overlay is Sugar Maple Burl. If victim has any questions please pm. Congrats to all the entries I’ve seen so far, there are so many incredibly talented artisans on this forum!!
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Post by: Appalachian Hillbilly on April 05, 2022, 06:34:22 PM
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Post by: BO-R on April 05, 2022, 07:26:28 PM
Post by: 4 point on April 05, 2022, 07:29:16 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 05, 2022, 08:00:51 PM
WOW....
Awesome...
Post by: Noah70 on April 05, 2022, 08:08:11 PM
Forgot - missed the last pic:
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Post by: 4 point on April 05, 2022, 08:32:19 PM
Post by: PV on April 05, 2022, 08:37:04 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on April 05, 2022, 08:46:01 PM
Post by: Noah70 on April 05, 2022, 09:26:29 PM
Post by: Buemaker on April 06, 2022, 04:01:22 AM
Post by: kennym on April 06, 2022, 08:03:08 AM
Post by: Mad Max on April 06, 2022, 08:13:21 AM
That’s awesome Noah!!
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Post by: Crooked Stic on April 06, 2022, 09:30:34 AM
Post by: Noah70 on April 06, 2022, 12:54:49 PM
Regards
Post by: wood carver 2 on April 06, 2022, 03:55:47 PM
Dave.
Post by: kennym on April 06, 2022, 07:00:11 PM
Wow! The bar has reached new heights!
Dave.
Yep, I'm thinkin I should start another one, instead of the all natural classic look on the one I have been working on!!
Post by: skeaterbait on April 07, 2022, 11:14:23 AM
Post by: PV on April 07, 2022, 11:59:50 AM
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I host a 3 day traditional shoot here on the last weekend of April with 3 muzzy courses, 1 short 3d course, 5 hole archery golf and what we call the 10 target Broken Arrow shoot with spinning balloons,ramp,William Tell shots and the like so it could be a bit before I can finish it
Post by: PV on April 07, 2022, 12:02:05 PM
Post by: PV on April 07, 2022, 01:36:16 PM
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I'll get the full draw pic later today
Thanks for the extra bonus blade
Haven't shot a recurve this century,looking forward to it !!
Post by: Crooked Stic on April 07, 2022, 05:17:18 PM
I think you will find that bow has good manners and good cast. Glad you like it.
Post by: PV on April 07, 2022, 05:59:06 PM
Looks like a farrier rasp, I ve a few here from my BBB days.
Full draw
Post by: Crooked Stic on April 07, 2022, 06:55:49 PM
How far you drawing the curve there? One of my buddies has one with 32 in. Draw and has a bit left in it.
Post by: Mad Max on April 07, 2022, 07:44:00 PM
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Post by: EvilDogBeast on April 08, 2022, 01:22:52 PM
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Post by: 4 point on April 08, 2022, 10:38:55 PM
Post by: Mad Max on April 08, 2022, 10:45:21 PM
Those are nice Chris! I thought they were spliced until I zoomed in. What wood are they?
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Post by: EvilDogBeast on April 09, 2022, 01:08:11 AM
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Post by: Dannon on April 10, 2022, 12:23:33 PM
I thought the bow was done, I’d have to start a new one. Then I thought I’d just glue a strip of Bacote in the cut with some EA-40. I ran a piece of Bacote through the thickness sander till it would fit in the slot, glued it in and let it dry. I sanded everything down and I believe this is a fix to the mistake. Although noticeable, I believe it will hold. I’ve shot the bow probably 10-20 times. Ready for some final sanding and finish and it’s about done.
Post by: kennym on April 10, 2022, 01:32:58 PM
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Post by: Crooked Stic on April 10, 2022, 02:46:21 PM
Post by: kennym on April 10, 2022, 03:56:36 PM
Think that's a George Jones song...
Post by: 4 point on April 10, 2022, 04:20:07 PM
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Post by: Noah70 on April 10, 2022, 04:52:54 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 10, 2022, 05:50:42 PM
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Post by: PV on April 11, 2022, 08:05:47 AM
Nice save on the extra slice!
Post by: EvilDogBeast on April 11, 2022, 09:01:46 PM
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Post by: katalyzt on April 11, 2022, 09:53:21 PM
They are pistachio. Picked them up from Kevin Connor over at Wood From the West. Pistachio orchards cut down unproductive trees and graft new saplings onto those rootstocks, which gives them those weird, sharp demarcation lines. The orchards were using those cut trees for firewood so Kevin grabs as much as he can and cuts into bow veneers among other things. This wood, in my opinion, is so impressive that I use it almost exclusively.
I've also received some excellent woods from Kevin over there at Wood From the West and the pistachio is right up there as my fav. In fact it's what I'm using in my current build. 10/10 would recommend
Post by: EvilDogBeast on April 12, 2022, 01:04:38 AM
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Post by: mmattockx on April 12, 2022, 11:28:16 PM
I get paranoid about even pressure and flatness when the pieces are long like that. The bocote is also 3/8" so I wasn't taking any chances!
If you want even pressure do like Stic says and use a straight block on top, then apply clamping force to the block.
Mark
Post by: kennym on April 13, 2022, 12:16:10 PM
By the way, my poor victim, end comes outta box and slide the bow out the end. Unless you wanna use a wrecking bar and pull nails...
Screws are heavier and with shipping cost, I just couldn't use em on whole box :laughing:...
Post by: 4 point on April 13, 2022, 03:42:51 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on April 13, 2022, 04:04:05 PM
Turned out well I think. Opinions welcome, tell me if it sucks now before it's glued into a bow! :biglaugh:
Looks good to me…
Dave.
Post by: kennym on April 13, 2022, 05:23:02 PM
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Post by: Dannon on April 17, 2022, 09:01:47 PM
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Post by: Crooked Stic on April 17, 2022, 09:55:16 PM
What the boo boo Dannon
Post by: 4 point on April 17, 2022, 10:01:25 PM
Post by: Noah70 on April 18, 2022, 03:03:44 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 18, 2022, 03:22:33 PM
Post by: Mad Max on April 18, 2022, 05:33:21 PM
nice
Post by: EvilDogBeast on April 19, 2022, 02:13:48 AM
3/10 shipped by mid-April with a few nearing completion. Y'all are knocking it out, great job! I'm shooting for a Wednesday glue-up.
Post by: kennym on April 21, 2022, 05:57:32 PM
Post by: EvilDogBeast on April 21, 2022, 06:09:55 PM
Please PM me with your tracking numbers when you ship. Not that I don't trust you, it just makes it much easier for me to keep track of what's going on. Thanks!
Post by: PV on April 22, 2022, 09:02:37 AM
Couple of fill coats on the bow. Hopefully I'll buff it out and spray the final coat next week. An other week to cure and off to my victim. Epoxy finish takes forever !
Post by: PV on April 22, 2022, 09:07:16 AM
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Post by: Mad Max on April 22, 2022, 11:39:22 AM
Post by: 4 point on April 22, 2022, 01:04:24 PM
Post by: kennym on April 22, 2022, 03:11:23 PM
I shot it a little before dark and it likes a stiff arrow , moved the tie on nock about 1/16 and it was good except arrows were a little weak . I’ll have to find a little different combo for her.
Post by: kennym on April 22, 2022, 03:13:51 PM
After seeing this one , I may need to send my victim another one, my classic look bow doesn’t compare to this!!
Post by: beachbowhunter on April 22, 2022, 03:17:58 PM
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Post by: Nicholi on April 27, 2022, 09:16:07 AM
Post by: TradBowyer on April 27, 2022, 02:10:06 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on April 27, 2022, 02:51:42 PM
It's tough hunting this year. Hardly any birds. Still time though.
Dave.
Post by: Nicholi on April 27, 2022, 05:01:07 PM
I used a spacer on my form for the different riser type. It worked well.
Post by: Nicholi on April 27, 2022, 05:02:09 PM
Post by: Nicholi on April 27, 2022, 05:03:25 PM
It's all cooked.
Post by: Nicholi on April 27, 2022, 05:04:31 PM
And I got the rest of the riser on. This brings me up to date to now. Once I get home I'll pull it out, next up site window and grip.
Post by: Noah70 on April 27, 2022, 08:09:25 PM
Here is noahs bow at the Tennessee classic
Thanks for the photo Tim, I hope it performed up to your expectations at the shoot, and for many seasons to come!!
Post by: EvilDogBeast on April 27, 2022, 08:41:26 PM
Post by: Dannon on April 28, 2022, 06:57:35 PM
Post by: 4 point on April 28, 2022, 08:18:23 PM
Post by: Dannon on April 28, 2022, 09:14:21 PM
That’s a nice one DannonThanks 4 point!
Post by: Crooked Stic on April 28, 2022, 09:34:20 PM
Post by: kennym on April 28, 2022, 09:48:12 PM
Mike, it's goin to BR549 :laughing:
Post by: EvilDogBeast on April 28, 2022, 11:49:35 PM
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Post by: Crooked Stic on April 29, 2022, 11:27:48 AM
Okay Junior :biglaugh:
Mike, it's goin to BR549 :laughing:
Post by: Bvas on April 29, 2022, 11:36:45 PM
Y’all are turning out some dang fine bows this year. :thumbsup:
Post by: EvilDogBeast on April 30, 2022, 01:32:41 PM
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Post by: PV on April 30, 2022, 06:10:16 PM
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Post by: Noah70 on April 30, 2022, 08:22:47 PM
I’m so impressed with all the entries shown so far, not one I wouldn’t be proud to own! But I got a notice from Purolator there’s a package for me in town, so maybe ……… I’ll find out on Monday!! This is just like Christmas!! :goldtooth:
Post by: EvilDogBeast on April 30, 2022, 10:49:40 PM
Is it at all possible to remove that kind of weight? Tips are at 5/8" right now so I can narrow it a little more but I'm almost 100% sure that's not going to cut it. Any input is welcome.
Edit: Cleaned it up :banghead:
Post by: kennym on May 01, 2022, 08:00:33 AM
Post by: EvilDogBeast on May 01, 2022, 12:49:54 PM
Found the problem, I messed up the weight chart on my spreadsheet and didn't catch it. Squared that away and getting started on the next one.
My apologies for the panic post earlier. A little back story for you guys: I was selected for a 3-week class in the beginning of April that is out of state. The class takes up most of May so I was working to have my bow shipped by the 7th to avoid finishing in the grace period.
New plan, I'll have everything waiting for me when I get back and knock it out asap. I'll mess with the original over the next few days to see how much weight I can get off of it.
Post by: Crooked Stic on May 01, 2022, 01:57:57 PM
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Post by: EvilDogBeast on May 01, 2022, 09:38:36 PM
Post by: PV on May 01, 2022, 10:17:30 PM
Twice as thick8X strong.
I've never tried to take off more than 15# and that was with.050 glass.
With a sanding block and even pressure, counting your passes on the back and belly the weight drops pretty quick.
I'd start with 80 grit then go to finer grits out to 320 on clear ,600 grit on colored checking tiller as you go.
Aggressive trapping on the belly will drop weight quickly but usually creates problems with tips wandering.
Post by: mmattockx on May 02, 2022, 12:12:44 AM
I just had one come in 5 pounds over. What side is the best to trap ??
The back. You can narrow it substantially without running into the limits of the back FG lam to carry tension. The compression limits of the belly are much lower and narrowing it can get you into trouble much faster than the back.
Mark
Post by: PV on May 02, 2022, 10:41:44 AM
All dressed up and nowhere to go.....
Post by: EvilDogBeast on May 02, 2022, 06:03:40 PM
I'll set this bow aside and finish it later. The veneers are too nice to trap away. On to plan B.
Post by: wood carver 2 on May 02, 2022, 06:20:30 PM
Dave.
Post by: EvilDogBeast on May 02, 2022, 08:35:45 PM
I'll find a different home for the first one down the road.
Post by: Noah70 on May 04, 2022, 06:31:49 PM
The only downside was the comment by the attractive Assistant/Photographer “It seems to shoot better than you normally do?” :archer2: Such is life.
Regards!
Post by: Noah70 on May 04, 2022, 06:37:37 PM
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Post by: Crooked Stic on May 04, 2022, 08:59:18 PM
Post by: kennym on May 04, 2022, 10:22:49 PM
After seeing the bow you made for the swap, I almost started over on a fancier model :wavey:! !
Oh ,tell the photographer it's new bow syndrome. Every new bow I make I shoot lights out til I start thinking about the next one... :laughing:
Post by: Roy from Pa on May 05, 2022, 08:10:40 AM
Fixed the pictures, Noah.
Post by: kennym on May 05, 2022, 08:30:15 AM
Very nice, Kenny.
Who are you, and what have you done with Roy?? :laughing:
Post by: PV on May 05, 2022, 02:06:12 PM
Shipped my victims bow today.
Post by: Crooked Stic on May 06, 2022, 06:40:54 AM
Kenny Roy okay at times I guess :biglaugh:
Post by: PV on May 06, 2022, 08:40:04 AM
Found something to do with one of the doorstops I have in a box that I just can't seem to throw in the fire.
Thanks again for the blade and a fine shooting bow!
Post by: Crooked Stic on May 06, 2022, 01:36:20 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on May 06, 2022, 10:43:41 PM
While I was planing the bamboo, I got a gentle reminder about being safe while working with power tools. I use push pads to plane bamboo lams, so that my fingers are at a safe distance from the knives. I felt a tug on my sleeve and I saw that the cuff was undone and it had gotten into the cutter head. Fortunately for me, it was just starting to make contact and I pulled it out pretty quickly.
I’m not usually this careless around machinery, and I sure kicked myself over this.
Then I thanked my guardian angel for being there in my moment of stupidity.
More tomorrow. Maybe some pictures too.
Dave.
Post by: wood carver 2 on May 06, 2022, 10:45:30 PM
Dave.
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Dave.
Post by: wood carver 2 on May 08, 2022, 05:43:14 PM
Got it sanded and all was looking good. I put a string on it and it hinged. Eight inches from one end. 🤬🤬🤬
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There it is, in all it’s glory. It felt like it was right on for weight too…
On to plan B.
I have these two risers ready to go.
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One is blackwood and zebra wood. The other is canary wood. It’s the sister of the bow I built for last year’s swap. Any preferences?
Dave.
Post by: 4 point on May 08, 2022, 05:53:53 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on May 08, 2022, 08:29:06 PM
Post by: PV on May 08, 2022, 08:53:33 PM
Fine looking risers!
Some fine slats there also
Post by: EvilDogBeast on May 09, 2022, 01:29:03 AM
I'm with Stic on the riser.
Post by: Nicholi on May 09, 2022, 09:36:40 AM
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Post by: PV on May 09, 2022, 12:27:52 PM
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Post by: Dannon on May 09, 2022, 07:56:53 PM
Post by: Mad Max on May 09, 2022, 08:34:53 PM
USPS?
Nice work guy's :thumbsup:
Post by: PV on May 09, 2022, 09:13:30 PM
Boxes were free but I had to order them
Post by: Longcruise on May 09, 2022, 10:47:36 PM
Cost from RI to PA was $39
Boxes were free but I had to order them
Which box do you order?
Post by: PV on May 10, 2022, 07:11:06 AM
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Post by: kennym on May 10, 2022, 01:32:05 PM
I’ve gone to ups thru Shippo , half the cost on 36” boxes
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Post by: Nicholi on May 11, 2022, 10:35:36 AM
I have had several people comment on how the white overlay under the wood overlay (zebra?) on the front was a good choice.
Post by: PV on May 12, 2022, 07:41:51 AM
Glad the grip works for you.
Being a southpaw they never feel right to me
Post by: inksoup on May 13, 2022, 06:34:09 AM
Thanks very much!!
Forgot - missed the last pic:
Post by: TradBowyer on May 13, 2022, 08:40:38 AM
Post by: beachbowhunter on May 13, 2022, 03:55:50 PM
this is overkill! wooaaaThanks very much!!
Forgot - missed the last pic:
WOW!!!
Post by: Mad Max on May 13, 2022, 04:18:39 PM
Thanks very much!!
Forgot - missed the last pic:
Noah did you make the wood box?
If so where did you get the hardware and foam padding?
Nice :thumbsup:
Post by: Dannon on May 13, 2022, 04:33:56 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on May 13, 2022, 05:24:16 PM
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Here’s the first belly lam in the bending caul. I’m giving the belly lams some bend to help them conform to the ramps.
Dave.
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Post by: 4 point on May 19, 2022, 10:03:33 PM
Post by: 4 point on May 21, 2022, 10:20:27 PM
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Post by: Mad Max on May 21, 2022, 10:51:39 PM
Post by: EvilDogBeast on May 23, 2022, 08:48:41 AM
6/10 received still. Need the guys who are still building to check their PM's please.
Post by: Crooked Stic on May 23, 2022, 10:08:47 AM
Post by: wood carver 2 on May 23, 2022, 08:01:11 PM
Dave.
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Post by: PV on May 27, 2022, 12:14:53 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on May 27, 2022, 12:32:40 PM
I need to glue on the tip overlays and finish sanding my bow.
I might be a couple of days into the grace period.
Dave.
Post by: Stagmitis on May 27, 2022, 05:15:58 PM
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Post by: wood carver 2 on May 28, 2022, 03:54:44 PM
Working on the tips.
Dave.
Post by: EvilDogBeast on May 30, 2022, 11:20:24 AM
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Dave.
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7/10 received
1 of the remaining 3 is in the final finishing stages, another is well under way, and I am about to marathon build mine. I will be shipped no later than the 17th.
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Post by: EvilDogBeast on June 11, 2022, 01:42:25 PM
We are officially out of the build window and into the grace period. Of the last three we have, two are pretty much ready to ship and mine is coming off the form today. I hope to be rough-shaped and into the tillering process before bed tonight.
Post by: wood carver 2 on June 11, 2022, 02:04:15 PM
The finish coat is drying on mine. I need to make a string and find something to ship it in.
Dave.
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Post by: EvilDogBeast on June 19, 2022, 01:22:14 PM
I like that bow !
Thanks! The veneers look better than I imagined. I think Roy will enjoy his new bow :goldtooth:
Like your grip sculpting :thumbsup:
Thanks Mike! Been trying to church it up a bit.
Post by: EvilDogBeast on June 20, 2022, 12:35:16 AM
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Dave.
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Dave.
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Post by: EvilDogBeast on June 30, 2022, 11:49:35 AM
My victim should be expect a delivery Saturday. I apologize in advance, I wedged that sucker into an ABS tube and it's going to be a pain to get out of there. Sorry!
Post by: wood carver 2 on June 30, 2022, 12:52:14 PM
Dave.
Post by: Crooked Stic on June 30, 2022, 03:24:47 PM
USPS already run here.
Post by: EvilDogBeast on June 30, 2022, 06:29:51 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on July 01, 2022, 05:56:04 AM
Post by: wood carver 2 on July 01, 2022, 10:12:42 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on July 01, 2022, 12:04:35 PM
Okay when I get a little time I will U tube a few shoots. I love the way those veneers worked out. Nd the grip feels better than I thought it would. It points really good and seems pretty snappy but may need a heavier arrow to quite it a bit. 700s now maybe 600s be better.
Post by: wood carver 2 on July 01, 2022, 05:34:31 PM
I hope it got there in one piece. :pray:
Dave.
Post by: Appalachian Hillbilly on July 01, 2022, 05:58:39 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on July 01, 2022, 06:29:14 PM
Dave.
Post by: EvilDogBeast on July 01, 2022, 07:09:42 PM
Dave, this is quite the beautiful bow you have built. Color combos are awesome and the grip feels great. I can't wait to spend some time outside shooting it here in a few minutes.
Dave was also kind enough to include a bow sock and three beautifully carved game calls! I will have to learn how to use them, but I don't think it will take long with these fine pieces. Back in a bit!
Post by: wood carver 2 on July 01, 2022, 07:20:54 PM
Dave.
Post by: TradBowyer on July 02, 2022, 10:17:48 AM
Post by: wood carver 2 on July 02, 2022, 11:33:27 AM
Phewwww.....I was sweating it would get there. Did the string survive as well?
The bow arrived this morning as I was getting ready to go out. It’s a beauty. The curly hickory goes great with the bocote and it feels good in my hand.
I’ll get some arrows through it and take a couple of pictures this afternoon.
P.S. the string is good. 👍🏻
Thank you so much!
Dave.
Post by: EvilDogBeast on July 02, 2022, 01:22:33 PM
I will get mine done right now.
Post by: wood carver 2 on July 02, 2022, 02:05:01 PM
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I like it! It’s pretty fast and good looking too!
Dave.
Post by: EvilDogBeast on July 02, 2022, 02:43:25 PM
Quiet, dead in the hand, with a natural feeling. Dave's excellent craftsmanship is on full display with this bow. Fit and finish is top notch, wood and color choices complement each other well, and tasteful accents that call attention to the right places.
Now, this thing is a shooter for sure! I was able to put in two hours behind the bow yesterday before my wife came and dragged me inside to finish painting the house :laughing: I usually have to work very hard for groups like this, but this bow makes it easy and repeatable! It really is a pleasure to shoot, Dave.
Dave was also kind enough to include some beautifully carved game calls as well. I've been practicing with them a lot (think my dog is starting to hate me) and I will definitely put them to use.
Thank you Dave. This bow is beautiful and shoots like a dream. I can't wait to get it out to the range and show it off!
Post by: Longcruise on July 02, 2022, 04:56:39 PM
:biglaugh:
Post by: Crooked Stic on July 02, 2022, 08:59:36 PM
Here ya go.
(https://i.imgur.com/t6DLXZD.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/n3kHlfE.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/EPdxyI1.jpg)
Here is you a grip pic Evil
(https://i.imgur.com/3sXmH7C.jpg)
Post by: EvilDogBeast on July 02, 2022, 09:34:34 PM
Post by: EvilDogBeast on July 02, 2022, 09:43:12 PM
As we close out another swap year, I would ask a favor of you. If you have any input on how this could be run better, or things I could do better, PLEASE let me know. You can post them here or PM me directly, either way I would like your feedback. If it's broke and I don't know, I can't fix it!
Thanks again to all who participated, supported, and cheered us on. I look forward to next year!
Post by: wood carver 2 on July 03, 2022, 09:10:26 AM
Thank you Chris for running the swap.
Dave.
Post by: SJTalley2004 on July 05, 2022, 12:07:50 AM
In my opinion, the only thing that the swap needs is a few more participants. Other than that, it was great.
Thank you Chris for running the swap.
Dave.
Post by: 4 point on July 05, 2022, 01:36:00 AM
Post by: kennym on July 05, 2022, 07:09:11 AM
Post by: Longcruise on July 05, 2022, 10:43:55 AM
I would like to volunteer as another participant for next year. I should probably post a few pictures of the bows I’ve built separately for reference of worthiness.In my opinion, the only thing that the swap needs is a few more participants. Other than that, it was great.
Thank you Chris for running the swap.
Dave.
This is a basic misunderstanding of the point of the bow swap. While it's encouraged that participants have some basic experience, it's stated purpose is to encourage attempting new techniques and methods.
Probably need to look pretty far back in swap history to find that, but it's there.
Post by: EvilDogBeast on July 05, 2022, 02:54:44 PM
I would like to volunteer as another participant for next year. I should probably post a few pictures of the bows I’ve built separately for reference of worthiness.
You are always welcome to join! The only thing we ask is that you can produce a functional bow.
This is a basic misunderstanding of the point of the bow swap. While it's encouraged that participants have some basic experience, it's stated purpose is to encourage attempting new techniques and methods.
Probably need to look pretty far back in swap history to find that, but it's there.
This is 100% correct! It is posted in the sign-up thread "agreement" every year. To roughly quote, the goal of the swap is not to score yourself a sweet bow. Rather, it is to challenge yourself to improve and build the best bow you possibly can. The idea behind the swap is to progress a bowyer's skill by encouraging them to leave their comfort zone. Everyone is welcome! :thumbsup:
Edit: I went back and checked the sign-up. It's the first few sentences.
Post by: SJTalley2004 on July 05, 2022, 05:09:37 PM