Post by: EvilDogBeast on January 16, 2023, 11:28:04 PM
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Post by: EvilDogBeast on January 16, 2023, 11:33:11 PM
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Post by: Roy from Pa on January 17, 2023, 06:13:09 AM
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Post by: Roy from Pa on January 17, 2023, 08:59:39 PM
:laughing:
Post by: 4 point on January 17, 2023, 09:00:25 PM
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Post by: kennym on January 17, 2023, 09:14:10 PM
Travis, those are nice looking leftovers!!
Post by: stickmonkey on January 17, 2023, 10:24:57 PM
Post by: Appalachian Hillbilly on January 17, 2023, 10:30:34 PM
I believe I am going to build 2 bows for the challenge and let the board pick the bow that goes to my victim.
Both will be beamed, hidden under overlays and a possible beavertail grip.
One bow will be some very curly maple and Bolivian Rosewood. The 2 combos accent each other very much.
The other will be Zebra Wood/Bubbinga. Maybe Zebra Wood/Jatoba if I have enough Jatoba left.
Then I will keep the bow that does not go for myself!
Post by: Jon Lipovac on January 18, 2023, 01:21:11 PM
My hunting season ends this Sunday and I promised my wife I would take it easy for a week with her until I disappear to the garage in the evenings.
The plans are to do a couple of cosmetic touches I have never done like mosaic lines and footed veneers. I've got a new recurve limb profile that has a tighter static tip that I will be using. I have a new to me Jet Mill/Drill that I picked up a month ago, so I will also be milling out an adjustable riser to optimize the limb pad angle for the new limb design.
Looking forward to it and everyone else's progress.
Post by: kennym on January 18, 2023, 04:49:14 PM
It’s hard to tell but there is a method to my madness. Oh the poor victim... lol
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Post by: EvilDogBeast on January 18, 2023, 04:57:44 PM
Here’s today’s progress , guess I don’t have to do anything for a week now ... :biglaugh:
Hey, don't you go being a bad influence now mister! :laughing:
Post by: stickmonkey on January 18, 2023, 04:59:18 PM
Who doesn’t hope to nail the correct stack thickness on the first run of a new design? The reality is I will probably be making a couple bows from the form before building the “swap bow” and nailing the correct weight and draw.
Post by: kennym on January 18, 2023, 05:12:54 PM
Post by: EvilDogBeast on January 18, 2023, 06:28:24 PM
Edit: Found something. Some instruction and some pictures on how Dave did one.
https://www.tradgang.com/tgsmf/index.php?topic=175319.0
Post by: kennym on January 18, 2023, 07:20:58 PM
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Post by: Roy from Pa on January 20, 2023, 07:33:06 PM
What's char awood?
Post by: kennym on January 20, 2023, 08:20:50 PM
Post by: kennym on January 20, 2023, 08:22:02 PM
We love ya bro. :wavey:
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 20, 2023, 08:59:49 PM
:laughing: :wavey:
Post by: OldRawhide42 on January 22, 2023, 09:38:05 AM
Post by: kennym on January 22, 2023, 10:53:14 AM
It's about as tight as I can do with it.
Which is ok cause without sanding jigs its a PITA to fit pieces. Much worse than a slow arc...
Post by: kennym on January 22, 2023, 07:01:27 PM
I had to take them to .040 so they didn’t break on the tight radius
Post by: 4 point on January 22, 2023, 10:30:47 PM
I’m working on a bow for my states bowhunters convention and one for a friend. I’ll get started on my swap bow as soon as I get these finished.
Post by: Appalachian Hillbilly on January 23, 2023, 08:02:53 AM
I will be using Wenge for the black as I don't like the feel of the black phenolic in riser stripes. They always seem to develop a small catch edge.
Ken
Post by: kennym on January 23, 2023, 09:38:41 AM
That's what I've found also, never had one fail but hate to feel the joint!
Seems less on a riser I-beam for some reason?
Post by: Jon Lipovac on January 24, 2023, 11:34:15 AM
My last deer season ended, I’ve started the process of checking some honey-do items off the list and getting ready to dig into my victims bow next week hopefully.
I pulled out some of my current wood stock and interested in your opinions of combinations.
All ‘stabilizable’ species will be stabilized and in turn will darken somewhat. The more oily and dense woods will not. I tried to stabilize some Bocote once at it turned the leftover juice into root beer.😁
What do you think?
Post by: kennym on January 24, 2023, 04:59:54 PM
I like riser darker than limbs too, but that's just me..
Post by: Jon Lipovac on January 24, 2023, 06:18:54 PM
You are correct, 1,3,& 4 are stabilized walnut.
I hesitated putting that sample in 1&3 because I'm pretty fond of them myself. :)
They came from a small 10" branch that had a wicked 'z' looking bend in it. I ended up with (3) 7/8" small slabs out of it after truing them up.
Post by: kennym on January 24, 2023, 07:05:37 PM
Post by: stickmonkey on January 27, 2023, 12:06:22 PM
The plan is to lay a g10 i-beam in the walnut for the backside of the riser, lama and glass surround it with the rest of the walnut on the belly side being layered with ebony ply.
The limbs will be maple under clear glass on the back but with black on the belly side. I am open to a stain for the maple or I can airbrush something but I didn’t want the lams to look too busy. Any suggestions for a stain?Translucent Green?
The black belly side glass may have so airbrushed work done before the finish is sprayed on. Still undecided.
Post by: Jon Lipovac on January 27, 2023, 12:56:13 PM
A little goes a long way and is fairly cheap on Amazon.
https://kedadyeinc.com/
https://www.ebay.com/itm/352308787735?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-213727-13078-0&mkcid=2&itemid=352308787735&targetid=4581183927179143&device=c&mktype=&googleloc=&poi=&campaignid=418233787&mkgroupid=1241348861725295&rlsatarget=pla-4581183927179143&abcId=9300542&merchantid=51291&msclkid=791c0a7e55741fabf19069aa58179152
You can blend the different colors to make what you want. I used straight brown on this curly maple to make it pop and blend in with Bocote on this one. I used a pretty light mix and the maple was stabilized so it may not have taken as deep/dark as it could have.
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 27, 2023, 01:13:56 PM
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Post by: Jon Lipovac on January 27, 2023, 01:40:24 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on January 28, 2023, 05:30:58 PM
OKay I have a
riser block already made. Gonna use it with some quartersawen sycamore. I got the veneers done today.Need wedges and core boo yet. Gonna be a curve.Got tofigue out where to neak a little pink in tho. :laughing:
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Post by: kennym on January 28, 2023, 06:09:50 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 28, 2023, 06:27:59 PM
:laughing: :wavey:
Post by: Crooked Stic on January 28, 2023, 07:06:41 PM
Post by: kennym on January 28, 2023, 07:23:18 PM
Post by: 4 point on January 28, 2023, 07:51:41 PM
Anyone ever used Knobthorn wood? I used a piece in one of the last bows. It’s pretty stuff but it sands like rock. Curious if got a super hard piece or if it’s all that way.
Post by: 4 point on January 29, 2023, 07:16:43 PM
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Post by: Jon Lipovac on January 30, 2023, 10:50:52 AM
Never done either one of these before so I have learned grain orientation is critical to the tight radius’ and I am having better luck with TiteBond wood glue vs epoxy for holding the pieces together.
Post by: kennym on January 30, 2023, 03:18:19 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 30, 2023, 05:05:43 PM
:wavey: :laughing:
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Post by: Roy from Pa on January 30, 2023, 07:16:09 PM
Post by: kennym on January 30, 2023, 08:04:15 PM
Actually a hunk of form I cut off re doing a kid bow form ..
Post by: Jon Lipovac on February 01, 2023, 11:06:16 AM
Thinking about growing some stain on them to make the curly pop. What do you guys think?
Bottom picture is just acetone to see what they look like under glass.
Post by: 4 point on February 01, 2023, 11:27:41 AM
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Post by: Bryan Adolphe on February 01, 2023, 01:06:34 PM
Post by: kennym on February 01, 2023, 06:40:40 PM
Awesome job on those!
Post by: Jon Lipovac on February 01, 2023, 08:40:57 PM
I did just now stain one of the blemished ones to see how it looks and how thin I could grind it down safely. Ground this one down to .020 and it looks to be solid.
Post by: Crooked Stic on February 02, 2023, 08:41:40 AM
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Post by: Crooked Stic on February 07, 2023, 08:28:25 PM
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Post by: Roy from Pa on February 08, 2023, 06:35:17 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on February 08, 2023, 10:19:37 AM
Post by: rainman on February 08, 2023, 11:29:36 AM
Is Bloodwood good as belly wood?i think it is a great belly wood. It is in the Mulberry family like Osage. Always stays red also.
Post by: kennym on February 08, 2023, 04:40:40 PM
Post by: rainman on February 10, 2023, 03:07:51 PM
I knew I was going to need to switch but thought it might be a couple of more years.
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Post by: Roy from Pa on February 10, 2023, 03:46:32 PM
Post by: rainman on February 10, 2023, 05:23:53 PM
Off topic, but are you getting injections for this? My wife works in the «eye section» of a hospital and that is why I have heard about this illness. Some people are getting injections in the eyes every 4 weeks.no one had said anything about this. Perhaps it has to get worse. It is only in the right eye.
Post by: Buemaker on February 10, 2023, 06:06:42 PM
Post by: EvilDogBeast on February 11, 2023, 01:01:01 AM
Those who are currently AFK, be advised. I will start reaching out to you for updates this weekend if you haven't posted in a while.
Post by: kennym on February 11, 2023, 08:02:52 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on February 11, 2023, 03:54:24 PM
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Post by: Jon Lipovac on February 11, 2023, 07:37:58 PM
Before we left my aluminum stick also showed up for the :banghead:adjustable test riser I want to make.
Looking forward to getting back to work on it all.
Post by: Crooked Stic on February 11, 2023, 08:59:42 PM
Post by: Jon Lipovac on February 12, 2023, 12:43:57 PM
Pretty big chunk of aluminum be interesting tosee what you do with that.
Haha. I’m pretty interested too.
I’ve got some drawings made up and gonna mill a mock up out of wood before I dig into the aluminum.
My idea’s definitely don’t manifest the way I think they will every time.😁
Post by: Crooked Stic on February 12, 2023, 02:00:40 PM
Post by: Jon Lipovac on February 12, 2023, 03:19:00 PM
(3) 1x4x20
(1) 3/4 x 2x 20
It was still bubbling ever so slightly yet. But was leaving on vacation for 6 days and didn’t want to leave it unattended for that long. I’ve had good results with most woods even though I have probably stopped a little short of complete air evacuation. Since I done put color in the resin, it’s hard to tell the level of saturation I get.
I’ve noticed that all the Maple I’ve stabilized sinks like a rock and gains significant weight.
Post by: Crooked Stic on February 12, 2023, 03:41:57 PM
Post by: 4 point on February 12, 2023, 08:43:33 PM
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Post by: Crooked Stic on February 13, 2023, 05:38:17 PM
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Post by: stickmonkey on February 14, 2023, 04:40:19 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 14, 2023, 05:23:33 PM
I'd finish the bow and see how it goes.
Post by: Crooked Stic on February 14, 2023, 07:44:43 PM
Post by: kennym on February 14, 2023, 08:05:02 PM
Post by: 4 point on February 14, 2023, 08:53:46 PM
I got a string on the junk I'm building. Everything seems okay. Little on the heavy side but I think I can make it work. It's the first 60" bow I've made on this design.
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Post by: Crooked Stic on February 15, 2023, 08:53:47 AM
Pretty good looking dust collector does it work well ?
Post by: 4 point on February 15, 2023, 09:21:37 AM
Post by: John Scifres on February 15, 2023, 10:35:49 AM
Post by: stickmonkey on February 15, 2023, 03:25:30 PM
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Post by: stickmonkey on February 15, 2023, 05:17:26 PM
Post by: John Scifres on February 15, 2023, 07:05:18 PM
66", 1-1/4" wide. I'm looking forward to working it up.
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Post by: Roy from Pa on February 15, 2023, 07:49:02 PM
What's the purpose of the wide slot in your bench?
Post by: Crooked Stic on February 15, 2023, 08:37:44 PM
Post by: John Scifres on February 15, 2023, 09:44:27 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 16, 2023, 04:53:48 AM
Post by: stickmonkey on February 16, 2023, 09:35:11 AM
Glad I'm not the only one that's done that Mike.
I got a string on the junk I'm building. Everything seems okay. Little on the heavy side but I think I can make it work. It's the first 60" bow I've made on this design.
(https://i.imgur.com/AWTTlGd.jpg)
Post by: 4 point on February 16, 2023, 09:57:54 AM
Post by: kennym on February 16, 2023, 10:49:05 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 16, 2023, 11:07:11 AM
Post by: 4 point on February 16, 2023, 12:39:22 PM
Kenny, what’s max draw length on your 60” takedown longbow. This one looks like 29”s is gonna be stretching it.
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 16, 2023, 12:55:19 PM
Post by: kennym on February 16, 2023, 01:02:41 PM
I only have the 62/64. I've built a couple 60" but don't remember where they stack. I know I went 15" riser on those.
The 64" will do 30" , not sure on the 62" but I'm guessing 29 on it.
Tip wedges cut the draw down some.
Post by: 4 point on February 16, 2023, 01:20:29 PM
Kenny, that seems similar to mine. Kind wish I would’ve left this one 62”.
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 16, 2023, 02:29:02 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on February 16, 2023, 04:50:16 PM
Post by: Longcruise on February 16, 2023, 05:38:28 PM
Thanks Roy. It's a tool tray. It's a modification to a traditional joiners bench. Helps keep the work top clear for panel work. Not so important for making selfbows but it is kind of cool :)
I need a big opening like that to occasionally sweep all the tools into. 😀
Post by: kennym on February 16, 2023, 08:51:09 PM
Thanks Roy. It's a tool tray. It's a modification to a traditional joiners bench. Helps keep the work top clear for panel work. Not so important for making selfbows but it is kind of cool :)
I need a big opening like that to occasionally sweep all the tools into. 😀
I’m thinking of patenting a self dumping bench that the top flips over at 5:15 daily so I have to pick up each day….. :laughing:
Post by: Nicholi on February 17, 2023, 11:58:09 AM
I got both risers roughed out last night. Wife is due in a week so I'll have it glued up this weekend if I'm smart. The grey one will be for this bow. I have a friend at my local range that just got shoulder surgery and I am going to make him a 15 lb bow while I am at it. The Myrtle riser will be for his.
Post by: Crooked Stic on February 17, 2023, 02:10:57 PM
Post by: kennym on February 17, 2023, 02:44:20 PM
Would come with a rake to get everything to a corner... :laughing:
Post by: John Scifres on February 17, 2023, 09:27:51 PM
Post by: OldRawhide42 on February 18, 2023, 08:40:56 AM
Post by: rainman on February 18, 2023, 09:01:28 AM
Post by: John Scifres on February 18, 2023, 09:46:16 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 18, 2023, 10:35:29 AM
Post by: mmattockx on February 18, 2023, 11:36:08 AM
Got some finish on the bench. Mounting the vise tomorrow and gonna get to work.
That looks really nice. What is the wood used? Did you use the laminations to form the mortises and tenons or cut them? What are you using for a vise (or vises)?
For you tool hounds out there, just search woodworking workbench on youtube and you will find piles of bench builds. The split top set up with a tool tray is pretty common. This is a pretty amazing bench build:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzZfm6xuMBs
Mark
Post by: John Scifres on February 18, 2023, 03:41:53 PM
Thanks. It's southern pine lumber, 2x10's ripped in half and glued up. I glued it up so I didn't have to cut the mortise and tenon joints. Not super fancy but heavy and kinda cool. The weight is important as I didn't want to anchor it to the floor. I added some retractable casters so I could move it around my shop.
Post by: John Scifres on February 18, 2023, 03:43:22 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 18, 2023, 04:41:26 PM
Post by: 4 point on February 18, 2023, 08:43:02 PM
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Post by: kennym on February 18, 2023, 08:53:16 PM
Looks good !!
John that’s a pretty fancy bench there! I like it!
Down to a couple finish costs on this @&$&@$ table and I’ll be all over that tradebow
Post by: Crooked Stic on February 18, 2023, 09:49:56 PM
Post by: 4 point on February 18, 2023, 10:42:40 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 19, 2023, 05:36:28 AM
Post by: Nicholi on February 19, 2023, 09:05:59 AM
Nicholi what are you using to cut the risers out. It looks like a router ? Cnc or buy hand.
It’s a cnc router. It’s just a small desktop setup, and really made for engraving. I don’t have the bandsaw skills some of you do!
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Post by: Crooked Stic on February 19, 2023, 02:29:20 PM
Post by: rainman on February 19, 2023, 02:29:45 PM
Post by: Nicholi on February 19, 2023, 04:34:22 PM
You could use that CNC router to make jigs for a profiling sander. I for one could use a coupler more jigs. :bigsmyl:
I’m always good to help out. Send me what you want and I’ll make it, just don’t expect speed!
Post by: Crooked Stic on February 19, 2023, 08:49:46 PM
Post by: Nicholi on February 20, 2023, 01:45:29 PM
Post by: 4 point on February 20, 2023, 03:13:37 PM
I just noticed my glue lines aren’t great on the one side of the bow. The shelf side is fine but the other isn’t great. I checked my sander and it’s still true. Had to be in the laminations. I can’t remember if I checked both sides or not. Sorry in advance to my victim.
Post by: EvilDogBeast on February 21, 2023, 03:55:18 AM
Post by: Buemaker on February 21, 2023, 09:17:35 AM
Post by: Bryan Adolphe on February 21, 2023, 09:38:53 AM
You could use that CNC router to make jigs for a profiling sander. I for one could use a coupler more jigs. :bigsmyl:Thats a great idea for turning out templates!
Post by: Jeff Freeman on February 21, 2023, 07:05:40 PM
Post by: kennym on February 22, 2023, 12:13:16 PM
Notice the 3 marks an inch apart from ends? I like to do that and check with calipers to keep both fades the same. Prob don't need to but I still do it...
Post by: Bryan Adolphe on February 22, 2023, 12:22:53 PM
Post by: kennym on February 22, 2023, 12:39:30 PM
Now fades are ready to go and carefully laid on bench where I can knock it off ! :laughing:
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Post by: kennym on February 22, 2023, 12:40:31 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on February 22, 2023, 01:07:33 PM
Post by: Jon Lipovac on February 22, 2023, 01:13:50 PM
I took the morning off to glue up my victims riser.
Post by: 4 point on February 22, 2023, 01:42:58 PM
Jon, that’s gonna be a looker.
Post by: Bryan Adolphe on February 22, 2023, 02:26:51 PM
4 point I really like the look of that riser you’re working on. I like it when they flow like that. Well done :thumbsup:
Post by: kennym on February 22, 2023, 02:28:39 PM
That’s gonna be great Jon!!
Post by: 4 point on February 22, 2023, 02:41:54 PM
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Post by: Nicholi on February 22, 2023, 03:03:03 PM
Post by: Bryan Adolphe on February 22, 2023, 03:46:20 PM
Post by: Jeff Freeman on February 22, 2023, 03:50:42 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on February 22, 2023, 06:52:41 PM
Post by: Jon Lipovac on February 22, 2023, 08:42:18 PM
Ended up taking off the later part of the afternoon and ground all the limb parts and got one in the form today. Hard to work when you feel like you are on a roll!
Hey Jeff. What part of Iowa do you live?
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 23, 2023, 07:51:05 AM
Post by: Jeff Freeman on February 23, 2023, 09:47:29 AM
Post by: stickmonkey on February 25, 2023, 08:01:32 AM
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Post by: Bryan Adolphe on February 25, 2023, 01:45:04 PM
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Post by: kennym on February 25, 2023, 02:18:03 PM
Kenny that’s gonna be a beauty … super cool :thumbsup: and the notch in that belly overlay ? to take a little stress off before glue up maybe.
Yes, I like the ends of overlay to be tight against the glass, and that just helps if there is any variance. I fit til there is no gap but thats just insurance. :)
Post by: Crooked Stic on February 25, 2023, 03:52:13 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 25, 2023, 06:40:57 PM
Post by: Appalachian Hillbilly on February 25, 2023, 07:24:24 PM
I got enough stuff cut out for 2 bows and enough lams for spares.
Bubbinga and Zebra Wood with Wenge and quarter sawn Sycamore accent.
The Zebra wood on one bow will be turned one way and the other bow will be in the stripe direction.
Zebra wood on the back, black glass on the belly with bamboo core and maple belly.
Post by: kennym on February 27, 2023, 11:34:27 AM
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Post by: Jon Lipovac on March 01, 2023, 06:56:05 PM
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Post by: rainman on March 01, 2023, 09:56:16 PM
Looking good got enough clamps :biglaugh:You can never have enough clamps.
Post by: kennym on March 02, 2023, 08:44:41 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 02, 2023, 10:51:13 AM
Post by: kennym on March 02, 2023, 11:01:50 AM
I should but haven't, just like the profile sander for risers. Guess I ought to build more bows to make myself do that! :biglaugh:
Post by: kennym on March 02, 2023, 12:41:11 PM
Dang it, I am likin it but it’s gonna go to the victim barring any terrible luck …
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Post by: Crooked Stic on March 02, 2023, 02:28:31 PM
welp no more multi colored wedges for me. Cant seem to get them in right. Sorry victim. Everything else okay tho. If I hit weight.
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Post by: 4 point on March 02, 2023, 05:09:35 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 02, 2023, 05:26:50 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/h1LIwhV.jpg)
Post by: BO-R on March 02, 2023, 07:41:21 PM
Post by: rainman on March 02, 2023, 09:14:01 PM
Post by: Bryan Adolphe on March 02, 2023, 11:19:32 PM
Post by: stickmonkey on March 03, 2023, 09:00:18 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 03, 2023, 09:19:18 AM
:thumbsup:
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 04, 2023, 03:52:35 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/pHD64UI.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/yzNgUVl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/yHmKGnt.jpg)
Post by: stickmonkey on March 06, 2023, 05:02:17 PM
Post by: kennym on March 06, 2023, 07:34:48 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 07, 2023, 05:03:55 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/E3PZUYK.jpg)
Post by: Nicholi on March 07, 2023, 05:09:26 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 07, 2023, 05:33:52 PM
Post by: kennym on March 07, 2023, 06:04:07 PM
I thought Roy wasn't in this year? :laughing:
Lookin good Stic! :thumbsup:
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 07, 2023, 08:07:29 PM
Post by: kennym on March 07, 2023, 08:09:29 PM
We love ya Roy... :wavey:
Post by: 4 point on March 07, 2023, 08:40:14 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 08, 2023, 10:14:58 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 09, 2023, 05:38:36 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/l2mXKQZ.jpg)
Post by: kennym on March 09, 2023, 06:58:04 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 09, 2023, 08:01:23 PM
Post by: stickmonkey on March 09, 2023, 08:03:03 PM
Post by: stickmonkey on March 10, 2023, 05:20:30 PM
Post by: kennym on March 10, 2023, 05:23:23 PM
Post by: Bryan Adolphe on March 10, 2023, 06:27:41 PM
Post by: EvilDogBeast on March 10, 2023, 08:46:51 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 11, 2023, 02:26:10 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/zyalHdq.jpg)
Post by: stickmonkey on March 11, 2023, 05:46:06 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 11, 2023, 06:15:30 PM
Post by: John Scifres on March 11, 2023, 07:40:43 PM
Post by: rainman on March 11, 2023, 09:07:07 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 12, 2023, 05:46:59 AM
Post by: kennym on March 12, 2023, 12:18:51 PM
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Post by: OldRawhide42 on March 12, 2023, 01:42:32 PM
Post by: kennym on March 12, 2023, 02:18:34 PM
Post by: stickmonkey on March 12, 2023, 02:27:24 PM
The bow being built is new design I have not made before so it may take a few limb attempts to dial in a set of good preforming ones.
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 12, 2023, 05:25:40 PM
Only thing this one needs is serving.
(https://i.imgur.com/WH5knE0.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/DMGziV5.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/xuF9mzz.jpg)
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Post by: rainman on March 12, 2023, 06:43:25 PM
Post by: kennym on March 12, 2023, 06:56:36 PM
Dan , I hear ya, gettin mri on mine on 20th , hope they can do something to it so I can sleep at night.
Post by: rainman on March 12, 2023, 09:14:56 PM
Lookin good Mike!I hear ya Kenny. Doctor looked at my Xray and said you've been hard on your body. Lol
Dan , I hear ya, gettin mri on mine on 20th , hope they can do something to it so I can sleep at night.
Post by: Bryan Adolphe on March 12, 2023, 10:24:02 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 13, 2023, 06:29:17 AM
Wish you guys the best.
Post by: Appalachian Hillbilly on March 14, 2023, 08:17:19 AM
Post by: Appalachian Hillbilly on March 14, 2023, 06:52:06 PM
Post by: stickmonkey on March 15, 2023, 08:38:17 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 15, 2023, 10:47:34 AM
Post by: Jon Lipovac on March 16, 2023, 08:03:18 PM
Post by: kennym on March 17, 2023, 12:03:42 PM
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Post by: Jeff Freeman on March 17, 2023, 12:12:28 PM
Post by: kennym on March 17, 2023, 01:42:50 PM
Post by: rainman on March 17, 2023, 02:52:36 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 17, 2023, 03:45:44 PM
Hoping to get mine shipped early next week.
Post by: kennym on March 17, 2023, 04:31:04 PM
For a year or two...
Post by: 4 point on March 17, 2023, 04:48:52 PM
Post by: kennym on March 17, 2023, 09:16:41 PM
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Post by: Crooked Stic on March 17, 2023, 09:52:27 PM
Post by: Jon Lipovac on March 17, 2023, 11:36:58 PM
I got tillered and started shaping the riser today. Tomorrow, I hope to get overlays and limb tips on. Ready to finish this thing up.
Post by: kennym on March 17, 2023, 11:51:27 PM
Post by: Jon Lipovac on March 18, 2023, 09:41:32 AM
Post by: Bryan Adolphe on March 18, 2023, 01:54:31 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 18, 2023, 03:39:32 PM
Post by: stickmonkey on March 19, 2023, 08:24:16 PM
Post by: Jon Lipovac on March 19, 2023, 11:13:30 PM
Riser is ready for finish. Just to final shape limb tips and I’m ready to spray.
I missed my victims weight range by one pound on the high. Anybody that that doesn’t work for let me know and I’ll fix it. If I do t hear from anyone , I’ll leave it as is . It’s shoots great and is quite as is.
Post by: kennym on March 20, 2023, 07:40:13 AM
Post by: Jon Lipovac on March 20, 2023, 08:50:04 AM
Post by: Buemaker on March 20, 2023, 03:25:56 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 20, 2023, 03:31:26 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/RZpPBD8.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/JicxogS.jpg)
Post by: Buemaker on March 20, 2023, 03:34:53 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 20, 2023, 03:40:49 PM
Post by: rainman on March 21, 2023, 10:39:20 AM
Post by: stickmonkey on March 21, 2023, 10:45:16 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 21, 2023, 11:18:57 AM
Can't wait to see your full draw pic.
Post by: kennym on March 21, 2023, 01:36:39 PM
Gotta fix that !!
Post by: rainman on March 21, 2023, 01:53:29 PM
HA - I just mis spelled my victims name on the bow!! :laughing:
Gotta fix that !! :biglaugh:
Post by: Jon Lipovac on March 21, 2023, 03:39:25 PM
Got the first coats of finish on it, built and endless loop string, and just ran 50 arrows through it. I’ll get this finished up in the next week or so and off she will go.
Post by: kennym on March 21, 2023, 04:16:21 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 22, 2023, 01:33:11 PM
Post by: kennym on March 22, 2023, 02:29:48 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 22, 2023, 02:38:34 PM
Post by: Jon Lipovac on March 22, 2023, 02:45:48 PM
Post by: kennym on March 22, 2023, 03:08:35 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 22, 2023, 03:27:32 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 23, 2023, 02:02:44 PM
Post by: kennym on March 23, 2023, 04:15:32 PM
Post by: Jeff Freeman on March 23, 2023, 04:16:24 PM
Who are you and what did you do with Roy?? :laughing:lmao 🤣
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 23, 2023, 06:39:32 PM
Post by: kennym on March 23, 2023, 07:35:19 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 24, 2023, 09:36:54 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 24, 2023, 09:43:32 AM
Tracking said this morning out for delivery by 9 PM SO be watching guys.
Post by: kennym on March 24, 2023, 10:15:32 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 24, 2023, 11:16:42 AM
Post by: kennym on March 24, 2023, 11:31:14 AM
Post by: 4 point on March 24, 2023, 11:48:12 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 24, 2023, 11:50:13 AM
Post by: 4 point on March 24, 2023, 10:26:19 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 25, 2023, 08:27:40 AM
Post by: Jon Lipovac on March 25, 2023, 01:23:59 PM
Post by: EvilDogBeast on March 25, 2023, 01:33:00 PM
Post by: Jon Lipovac on March 25, 2023, 01:38:18 PM
Last pics before shipping on Monday.
Thanks for the heads up. Fixed it.
Post by: EvilDogBeast on March 25, 2023, 02:16:42 PM
Post by: kennym on March 25, 2023, 02:21:07 PM
My victims bow is pretty much done ,but I wanna test it a bit before she goes
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 25, 2023, 03:43:56 PM
Post by: kennym on March 25, 2023, 05:07:47 PM
Oh you were talkin to Jon ... sorry!
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 25, 2023, 05:29:07 PM
Post by: 4 point on March 25, 2023, 10:43:44 PM
I shot a couple of arrows out of Stic's bow. It's very pleasant to shoot. I didn't get time to mess with it much. I'll get more pics and shoot it more later. Thank you much Mike, seems to be a sweet shooter. Totally different draw cycle than my recurves but it feels great at my draw.
(https://i.imgur.com/3guClqi.jpg)
Post by: kennym on March 26, 2023, 07:13:20 AM
Travis, that looks like it has some draw left, you have like a 31" draw, right?
Post by: 4 point on March 26, 2023, 07:59:42 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 26, 2023, 09:02:02 AM
If you notice the limb has no forward taper. That may have an effect on the draw. And I think the straight tapered wedges are also working some to smooth things a bit.
I am thinking of using .001 with the Kenny superman and get the tips working a bit more for shorter draws.
Post by: Longcruise on March 26, 2023, 11:19:13 AM
Post by: 4 point on March 26, 2023, 11:54:22 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 26, 2023, 01:07:52 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 26, 2023, 01:20:41 PM
Post by: kennym on March 26, 2023, 01:32:28 PM
Probably ship first of week...
I need to read the rules but I didn't think we were holding up for anything?
Post by: 4 point on March 26, 2023, 02:55:07 PM
Post by: 4 point on March 26, 2023, 06:39:42 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/2fD4MgR.jpg)
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 26, 2023, 06:53:57 PM
Post by: Jon Lipovac on March 26, 2023, 07:02:49 PM
Post by: kennym on March 26, 2023, 07:29:42 PM
Post by: Appalachian Hillbilly on March 27, 2023, 07:08:04 AM
Post by: Jon Lipovac on March 27, 2023, 10:35:22 AM
Should be there on Thursday.
Post by: kennym on March 27, 2023, 11:25:36 AM
Repurposing a box that a trade bow got shipped to me in …
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I am cutting it down a couple inches thinner and a few shorter due to shipping these days …
Also for the victim , I didn’t tighten up the tie on nock points , after tuning he can pull em tight and clip
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Post by: kennym on March 27, 2023, 12:10:12 PM
Post by: rainman on March 27, 2023, 04:00:06 PM
Post by: EvilDogBeast on March 27, 2023, 04:53:21 PM
Post by: kennym on March 27, 2023, 06:08:49 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 27, 2023, 07:51:34 PM
Post by: stickmonkey on March 28, 2023, 02:13:45 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 28, 2023, 03:19:57 PM
Post by: 4 point on March 28, 2023, 03:51:27 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 28, 2023, 06:03:24 PM
Post by: kennym on March 28, 2023, 06:21:10 PM
Post by: Bryan Adolphe on March 28, 2023, 07:36:56 PM
Post by: Kirkll on March 28, 2023, 08:26:36 PM
looking good Kenny.
Only thing this one needs is serving.
(https://i.imgur.com/WH5knE0.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/DMGziV5.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/xuF9mzz.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/vyFKqCH.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/QVb5Zmg.jpg)
Looking at that pink power lam ya got going there Mike.... That thing looks thinner on the limb pad then does an elliptical shape to the fades.... What on earth have you got going there?
Post by: kennym on March 29, 2023, 07:22:47 AM
:thumbsup:
Post by: Jon Lipovac on March 29, 2023, 07:33:39 AM
Estimated delivery: Wednesday, March 29, 2023
:thumbsup:
Well somebody is gonna have an awesome day.
Post by: kennym on March 29, 2023, 08:34:26 AM
Post by: Jon Lipovac on March 29, 2023, 08:44:13 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 29, 2023, 10:37:07 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 29, 2023, 10:44:27 AM
Post by: kennym on March 29, 2023, 05:42:25 PM
Post by: 4 point on March 29, 2023, 09:55:55 PM
Post by: John Scifres on March 29, 2023, 10:02:12 PM
The bow is awesome Kenny. Hard hitting and light in the hand. Thanks so much! [ You are not allowed to view attachments ] [ You are not allowed to view attachments ] [ You are not allowed to view attachments ] [ You are not allowed to view attachments ] [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]
Post by: Mad Max on March 29, 2023, 10:57:31 PM
Nice Kenny
Post by: 4 point on March 29, 2023, 11:14:29 PM
Post by: kennym on March 30, 2023, 07:53:24 AM
Glad you like her, I figured some osage might go over well since you are making a selfbow. Selfbows are way above my pay grade, not enough patience!!
Looks like you shoot her well !!! :thumbsup:
Post by: kennym on March 30, 2023, 11:39:32 AM
Nice shootin too!
Post by: Jon Lipovac on March 30, 2023, 12:08:39 PM
Great bow Kenny, we were all hoping for that one.
USPS shows ‘out for delivery’ to one of you all.
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 30, 2023, 12:29:01 PM
Post by: kennym on March 30, 2023, 12:32:35 PM
Excellent video John! Well done.
Great bow Kenny, we were all hoping for that one.
USPS shows ‘out for delivery’ to one of you all.
Well dang! USPS came and went... :dunno:
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 30, 2023, 12:49:05 PM
Post by: Jon Lipovac on March 30, 2023, 01:03:40 PM
Same here Kenny
Look again…………
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 30, 2023, 01:46:59 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 30, 2023, 02:28:47 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/bX6EjoR.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/DPEKC9u.jpg)
Post by: Jon Lipovac on March 30, 2023, 02:33:35 PM
Post by: stickmonkey on March 31, 2023, 10:25:17 AM
Post by: 4 point on March 31, 2023, 01:19:43 PM
Post by: Jon Lipovac on March 31, 2023, 02:40:37 PM
Someone should’ve had a package on their porch yesterday.
We’ll gang it. Someone needs to speak up and break the tension. Sweet looking bow for someone!
Post by: Sacred mt on March 31, 2023, 03:27:04 PM
Travis, you out did yourself. What an awesome job and the talents...the bow is fantastic. I will post some pictures in the coming days. Cool shipping box. :archer2:
Thanks, Sacred mt
Post by: Jeff Freeman on March 31, 2023, 03:59:37 PM
Post by: 4 point on March 31, 2023, 04:57:51 PM
Post by: John Scifres on March 31, 2023, 06:33:31 PM
https://youtu.be/Onwj4_sP76Y
Post by: John Scifres on April 01, 2023, 10:53:58 PM
https://youtu.be/KUd0CTchk40
Post by: 4 point on April 01, 2023, 11:04:30 PM
Post by: 4 point on April 02, 2023, 04:00:52 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/kjY6Riy.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/o30g7T5.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/l4wiYZp.jpg?1)
Post by: Crooked Stic on April 02, 2023, 09:08:09 PM
Post by: John Scifres on April 05, 2023, 10:16:54 PM
https://youtu.be/GUwr8PRpG4g
Post by: Bryan Adolphe on April 05, 2023, 10:37:39 PM
Post by: kennym on April 06, 2023, 07:50:13 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 06, 2023, 02:38:31 PM
:thumbsup:
Post by: stickmonkey on April 07, 2023, 02:30:39 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on April 07, 2023, 03:09:25 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/F4eunPx.mp4)
Post by: John Scifres on April 07, 2023, 05:53:49 PM
https://youtu.be/qkFrpnTa15M
Post by: Crooked Stic on April 07, 2023, 09:36:31 PM
https://youtube.com/shorts/8p5pXL6QkHk?feature=share
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 08, 2023, 03:40:00 PM
Post by: rainman on April 10, 2023, 02:13:54 PM
Post by: Appalachian Hillbilly on April 11, 2023, 08:30:33 AM
Post by: kennym on April 11, 2023, 09:12:21 AM
Post by: Jon Lipovac on April 12, 2023, 04:52:43 PM
The bow I made for Stic started to show some cracks in the riser within a week of him receiving it. It’s got small hairline cracks, one on the top and one on the bottom limb pad. Both go through a pin location hole.
It’s highly figured walnut that has been stabilized, so I do not believe it is shrinking.
My thoughts are to mill out the cracks underneath the limb and fill the side cracks with thin CA. Then cap the limb pads with either stabilized straight grain walnut, a walnut veneer with clear glass, or .031 black G10.
I’m open to opinions and suggestions as I don’t want to do this twice.
Thanks in advance.
Post by: Crooked Stic on April 13, 2023, 08:10:21 AM
Post by: Appalachian Hillbilly on April 13, 2023, 09:20:14 AM
Post by: Nicholi on April 13, 2023, 05:30:41 PM
Post by: Bryan Adolphe on April 13, 2023, 08:21:56 PM
Post by: Noah70 on April 13, 2023, 10:41:45 PM
I always install a limb pad liner, often several layers, using it as an opportunity to add additional accents.
I would tape the side cracks to prevent outflow, mill open the crack on the pad top a very small amount (just enough to pool the glue), and pour in some extra thin CA. It’s as thin or thinner than water. It will penetrate right through to the sides and bottom. Then pull the alignment pins, sand the limb pad, and add on a liner, the G10 would work great. If you shape the liner to match the limb pad and the limb butt end exactly, you may get away with not having to refinish the entire riser. Judging by the quality of work you do, it should work out beautifully.
Attached is a picture of a similar piece of figured Claro Walnut with grain also sweeping up into the limb pad, and the liner .
Best luck!
Regards, Noah
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Post by: Crooked Stic on April 14, 2023, 08:51:53 AM
Post by: Jon Lipovac on April 14, 2023, 09:37:47 AM
Thanks to everyone for the comments.
This is what I decided to do, which is really inline with most of the suggestions. It really is not rocket science. Just simple structural practice.
Pulled the pins. Sanded all the finish off the area to be repaired, blew out the cracks, super thin CA the whole limb pad and sides to rejection.
Milled the alignment holes in .031 black G10, 80grit prepped the G10, used past wax on the limbs and bolt for a release agent, used Huntsman epoxy on the G10 and bolted the limbs on tight and clamped.
I’ll simply reshape the riser with limbs attached and refinish.
I’d be pretty shocked if it has an issue moving forward.
Lesson learned.
Post by: Crooked Stic on April 14, 2023, 12:03:40 PM
Post by: Jon Lipovac on April 14, 2023, 01:52:58 PM
If it holds up like expected, I’ll get it refinished and back to Mike next week.
Post by: Kirkll on April 15, 2023, 11:58:31 AM
Whatever you do to try and fix the cracks and I have done it with water thin CA . I think a composite pad cap needs to be on there also. And am interested to see other suggestions.Running phenolic on the limb pads is the only way to go. I do it on all my TD bows.
Cap it first, then fill with thin CA.
Didn’t see you last post…. That should work just fine.
Post by: stickmonkey on April 15, 2023, 09:09:32 PM
Post by: EvilDogBeast on April 19, 2023, 01:25:22 PM
Stats so far:
4/10 shipped and received
5/10 in work
1/10 not started
Thank you to everyone for putting in the work to make this swap run as smooth as those in the past. As the end of the official build period draws near, I will start reaching out to those who are still working on a regular basis. If you are running into issues, please let me know as soon as possible so we can work something out. Keep up the good work!
Post by: Jeff Freeman on April 19, 2023, 05:21:38 PM
Post by: stickmonkey on April 19, 2023, 07:33:48 PM
Some things have changed in my personal life that have brought me to this decision that were not known when I signed up. I apologize for any inconvenience or loss my trade may cause. I am very much embarrassed to even have to make this post.
Thank you to those that helped with my questions and your time - Shane wink
Post by: EvilDogBeast on April 20, 2023, 04:17:22 PM
Post by: Jon Lipovac on April 20, 2023, 04:29:39 PM
Post by: kennym on April 20, 2023, 04:44:01 PM
Post by: EvilDogBeast on April 20, 2023, 05:59:13 PM
Post by: stickmonkey on April 20, 2023, 08:11:45 PM
Chris did call and check on me today. I am thankful he is able to make it all right for my guy.
Post by: kennym on April 20, 2023, 09:41:22 PM
Post by: Sacred mt on April 20, 2023, 09:54:43 PM
Post by: Sacred mt on April 20, 2023, 11:54:57 PM
Post by: 4 point on April 21, 2023, 09:44:23 AM
Post by: Appalachian Hillbilly on April 21, 2023, 08:26:21 PM
Take care and I am sure you will be back building again in the future.
Ken
Post by: EvilDogBeast on April 21, 2023, 08:58:54 PM
Post by: Appalachian Hillbilly on April 22, 2023, 05:34:20 PM
I cut out extra lams because I was afraid of this. This victim is nowhere near my short draw length and my normal design would stack at that draw, so I lengthen the limbs and shortened the wedges a bit from my design.
Will get new limbs made tomorrow and hopefully be back on track.
Can't wait to see some clear coat on this
Post by: Crooked Stic on April 22, 2023, 08:27:55 PM
Post by: kennym on April 22, 2023, 08:32:08 PM
Post by: Appalachian Hillbilly on April 22, 2023, 08:35:10 PM
Post by: EvilDogBeast on April 23, 2023, 02:22:14 AM
Post by: rainman on April 23, 2023, 12:46:55 PM
Post by: John Scifres on April 26, 2023, 09:39:45 PM
https://youtu.be/EClRKxyaSIw
Post by: rainman on May 03, 2023, 10:23:46 PM
Post by: Jon Lipovac on May 04, 2023, 05:20:03 PM
I used Pirateship.com to pay for the postage and I recommend everyone look into this for themselves.
When I sent it the first time via USPS, I paid almost $29 to ship it.
Through Pirateship.com it is going back to him via UPS for less than $9. :clapper:
Post by: Nicholi on May 04, 2023, 07:57:47 PM
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Post by: EvilDogBeast on May 05, 2023, 02:20:04 AM
Post by: Jon Lipovac on May 05, 2023, 09:28:58 AM
What is the blue material? G10 I assume?
Post by: Nicholi on May 05, 2023, 04:59:35 PM
Post by: John Scifres on May 05, 2023, 07:34:57 PM
Post by: OldRawhide42 on May 05, 2023, 07:49:15 PM
Post by: Appalachian Hillbilly on May 05, 2023, 10:06:39 PM
Spent the evening sanding. Had a little bit of tillering to do but it came in real nice. Got some more finish sanding to do in the morning and it will be ready for the finish. Should ship this week!
Post by: Nicholi on May 06, 2023, 09:13:47 AM
Nicholi where are you getting blue G10 ??
Alpha knife supply
Post by: kennym on May 06, 2023, 10:21:15 AM
Post by: Bryan Adolphe on May 06, 2023, 11:18:47 AM
Post by: OldRawhide42 on May 06, 2023, 03:11:29 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on May 06, 2023, 05:27:05 PM
Post by: Appalachian Hillbilly on May 06, 2023, 07:53:18 PM
Post by: Jon Lipovac on May 06, 2023, 10:35:16 PM
Post by: John Scifres on May 07, 2023, 12:35:45 PM
https://youtube.com/shorts/BZznKMEd8GE?feature=share
Post by: Appalachian Hillbilly on May 07, 2023, 06:29:04 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on May 08, 2023, 08:33:15 PM
Post by: BO-R on May 09, 2023, 03:39:47 PM
Post by: John Scifres on May 09, 2023, 04:02:37 PM
https://youtu.be/w-KJ4_ihigw
Post by: Appalachian Hillbilly on May 09, 2023, 09:58:42 PM
Got to figure out how to box it up to ship.
Trying to get some better lighting to show the sycamore stripe and grain.
Post by: Appalachian Hillbilly on May 10, 2023, 09:07:46 PM
Post by: Sacred mt on May 11, 2023, 12:55:13 PM
Post by: John Scifres on May 11, 2023, 01:54:12 PM
Here's a teaser for the finish.
https://youtu.be/68aqNIv7PLI
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Post by: Jon Lipovac on May 15, 2023, 07:25:25 PM
The finish on this bow looks great and has a great draw cycle.
I’ll get to shoot it this week and get some full draw pics up.
In the mean time, here are a couple detail picks. Great wood combo as well.
Post by: Appalachian Hillbilly on May 15, 2023, 08:47:10 PM
Ken
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Post by: Jon Lipovac on May 18, 2023, 09:41:13 PM
64” longbow 48#/31”
Great draw cycle, no noticeable stack which makes it really easy to shoot, and sends em where I point them.
Thank you Ken!
https://youtu.be/lo7CvgYlHis
Post by: Longcruise on May 19, 2023, 09:13:27 AM
Post by: Sacred mt on May 19, 2023, 12:35:53 PM
Meanwhile, I've been processing some sinew and just about ready to apply with Titebond Genuine Hide Glue. Both the steaming and sinew...new to me.
Grace period for me and will be working on some other project(s) to go with while the sinew is drying.
Coaching Track and Field is really demanding this year.
Thanks
Post by: John Scifres on May 19, 2023, 01:56:16 PM
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Post by: Nicholi on May 21, 2023, 03:47:46 PM
Post by: EvilDogBeast on May 22, 2023, 01:05:29 AM
5/9 Received
1/9 In the mail
3/9 In work (one shipping Monday)
We are now in the grace period for those still working. Please post often to keep us up to date, I will be reaching out every few days if we don't hear from you. Thank you to everyone for the hard work!
Post by: John Scifres on May 23, 2023, 12:32:57 PM
Post by: Appalachian Hillbilly on May 24, 2023, 06:00:25 PM
Anyway, home for awhile before I go back to the hospital and the UPS truck pulls up!
Thank you so much Nicholi! That was a great pik me up! My colors as well. The Grey and blue are one of my favorite combos. I have several long rang riffles in that same color scheme!
The bow shoots extremely well and with no string puffs is very quiet. Hopefully I can get some pics at full draw and some group pics as soon as I can get my wife to video!
Thank you very much Nicholi! It really is a great shooter!
Post by: Jon Lipovac on May 24, 2023, 06:29:58 PM
Praying for you all.
Post by: Appalachian Hillbilly on May 24, 2023, 07:31:31 PM
Post by: Nicholi on May 24, 2023, 07:37:47 PM
We’ll be praying for your son!
I’m glad you like it!
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Post by: kennym on June 12, 2023, 05:08:48 PM
Dan builds a killer bow!! Very nice job sir!
Quick and quiet with no silencers,and ambidextrous but I found I’m not :laughing:
Here are some pix…
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Post by: Longcruise on June 12, 2023, 06:04:27 PM
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Thanks Dan!!!
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Post by: 4 point on June 12, 2023, 09:30:18 PM
Post by: EvilDogBeast on June 12, 2023, 10:49:06 PM
As for where we stand, all bows minus the one are complete and received at this point. You have all put in a phenomenal effort and have made this relatively painless. Thank you for bringing this year's swap to the finish line despite a couple hiccups!
I spoke to Nicholi on 6 June and made him aware of what is going on. Rest assured, Nick will not be left hanging here. Several people here have generously stepped in to make sure we do right by our guy, for which, I am eternally grateful.
Where do we go from here? I will be "officially" marking the swap complete for the year as this is through no fault of the folks still here. I will be posting progress updates in this thread once I receive the things that are currently in the mail. There will be no guesswork here. You will all see progress pictures every time I touch the bow (almost daily) until I get it in the mail.
If anyone has any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me for clarification. Most of you probably have my cell number at this point, and you can always drop me a PM here. Once again, thank you to everyone who participated and kept the swap going for another year!
Post by: EvilDogBeast on June 13, 2023, 06:23:30 PM
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Post by: Bryan Adolphe on June 14, 2023, 03:06:56 PM
Got interrupted, here’s the required picsThat’s a good looking bow Dan and Kenny. I sure like your target set up pretty sweet..
Thanks Dan!!!
Post by: Bryan Adolphe on June 14, 2023, 03:13:04 PM
Post by: EvilDogBeast on June 15, 2023, 12:56:47 AM
No pics?!
Well I guess I can if you want to blow the whole thing wide open! :laughing:
Post by: Nicholi on June 15, 2023, 06:36:52 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on June 15, 2023, 07:41:19 AM
Gotta wonder how many arrows are out in that field behind Kenny's target?:)
Post by: kennym on June 15, 2023, 08:39:08 AM
Most go in the pond or hit the rebar or posts on either side of the 4x4' target... :laughing:
Post by: EvilDogBeast on June 15, 2023, 11:36:06 AM
Well I guess since we all know who, it’s fair there is some kind of surprise. The build pics are always fun though. Can you take some and post them after I get it?
I was just teasing. I will have a couple pictures up for you in an hour or so.
Post by: EvilDogBeast on June 15, 2023, 02:04:10 PM
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Post by: rainman on June 16, 2023, 12:24:44 PM
Post by: EvilDogBeast on June 17, 2023, 01:02:46 PM
USPS is killing me. My 3Rivers order isn't coming in until Wednesday now. Sorry guys.
Post by: rainman on June 17, 2023, 10:24:45 PM
He is, as they say, a real dude.
You mean a righteous due. Lol
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Post by: Longcruise on June 26, 2023, 12:15:11 PM
Once it's dry you can do some fine trimming and then you can glue it and lace it on the back side.
Post by: EvilDogBeast on June 26, 2023, 03:50:11 PM
Is there a generally accepted minimum wall thickness on the fiberglass sleeve? I'm expecting the draw to be in the mid to low 40's. The areas near the corners of the tenon seem thin to me, but that may just be paranoia from dealing with aircraft fiberglass lol.
Post by: Roy from Pa on June 27, 2023, 07:39:16 AM
Deer hide is very stretchy if that's what you are using. I cut the leather out, then use a hole punch to punch the holes equally on each side. Don't forget to put a mark on the top end of the grip on the inside so you get it back on right. Then I spray 3m adhesive on the leather and put it on the bow, stretching it and aligning it to fit right. I let that setup for about 5 minutes then stitch it up.
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If anyone can fill me in on suitable fiberglass thickness, I would appreciate it. The handle still feels big. I would like to take a little more meat out of it before the wrap goes on, if I can. Currently pulling 44.5 lbs @ 29".
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Post by: Nicholi on July 13, 2023, 11:33:59 AM
Looking good!
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Post by: Bryan Adolphe on July 21, 2023, 10:41:11 PM
Mind we ask what all the woods were on that bow ? 🏹
Post by: EvilDogBeast on July 22, 2023, 01:32:50 AM
Zebra veneers, bubinga, maple, charcoal A-wood riser, actionboo core, and a phenolic I-beam. The tips have a pistachio overlay on them because I was out of zebra, but I think it ended up matching pretty well. I am sure I am missing something in the stackup though.
Post by: Bryan Adolphe on July 22, 2023, 11:52:00 AM
Post by: kennym on July 22, 2023, 03:16:46 PM
Then later I drilled the riser front and back of sleeve and epoxied more depth onto it. Phenolic I think, and was going to pike it and use it myself for hunting, but my 3 piece was treating me so well I just never finished it.
This looked like a good opp to get it out of the shop and to someone who would finish it up and someone who would shoot it.
Awesome job Chris, and hope Nic likes it!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Post by: Nicholi on July 24, 2023, 02:57:30 PM
Guess I won’t be staying late at work tonight.
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