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Title: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Tatersalad on November 17, 2009, 07:41:00 PM
Ok...the long awaited Acadian Woods Build-along. Let's start with the bow specs.

Bow Model: 3 piece Tree Stick Recurve
Riser Materials: Cocobola and Mascara with Canary Wood accents
Limbs: Bamboo with Cocobola and Canary Wood accents
Limb Tips: Deer Antler and Cocobola
Limb Bolts: Deer Burr limb bolts
Tiller: Standard
Right Hand Bow
Length 60"
Bow Weight: 50 Lbs. @ Draw Length 29"
Bow Grip/Style: Medium/Standard Pistol with Leather grip

I've include a picture of a bow similar to what mine will look like.

 http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/macascar_flare.jpg  


Michael
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Tatersalad on November 17, 2009, 07:50:00 PM
Ok with the photo this time...

(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/macascar_flare.jpg)
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Tatersalad on November 17, 2009, 07:53:00 PM
Tim starts out cuting out the mascara riser flare.

(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/pic12.jpg)
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Tatersalad on November 17, 2009, 07:56:00 PM
Another pic as Tim grinds/profiling the riser flare.

(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/pic16.jpg)
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Tatersalad on November 17, 2009, 07:58:00 PM
Tim rough cutting the Canary wood Veneer`s

(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/pic24.jpg)
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Tatersalad on November 17, 2009, 08:00:00 PM
Tim straightening out the bamboo laminates for the bamboo limb core

(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/pic26.jpg)
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Tatersalad on November 17, 2009, 08:03:00 PM
A couple pics of the roughed out material, riser,laminates,veneers and a couple of cocobolo overlays.  

(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/pic27.jpg)

(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/pic28.jpg)

Well that's all for tonight...hope to have some more pics in a few days.  Hope you all enyoy the fun...I know I am.

Michael
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Tatersalad on November 17, 2009, 08:12:00 PM
ttt
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: MYSTIKBOW on November 17, 2009, 08:42:00 PM
Oh my! The three piece tree stick is on the top of my gotta get bows and that is one BEAUTIFUL bow right there!! Thanks for sharing. I'll be watching this one!
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: TNstickn on November 17, 2009, 09:31:00 PM
:bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Tatersalad on November 18, 2009, 06:16:00 PM
ttt
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: billy shipp on November 18, 2009, 07:02:00 PM
That'll be a beauty....can't wait to see it finished. Tim does some nice work.
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Crooked Stic on November 18, 2009, 07:03:00 PM
Love this typr of thread.Tim has got his stuff together.
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Tatersalad on November 18, 2009, 08:25:00 PM
Glad you guys are enjoying it.  I hope to have a few more pics tomorrow.  I'll try to get a litle more technical with the descriptions in the next few posts.

Michael
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Over&Under on November 18, 2009, 10:33:00 PM
This is just getting good!!  Looking forward to the rest!!!

Thanks for taking the time to share it with us!!
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: KentuckyTJ on November 18, 2009, 11:19:00 PM
Whooooweeeeee I'm keepin' an eye on this one.
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Tatersalad on November 20, 2009, 07:27:00 PM
OK...few more pics...from Tim!  First off take a look at how neat and clean Tim's shop is!  I can't keep my office that clean....

Here are a few pics of Tim grinding the bow limb laminations out of Bamboo(natural & actionboo)
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/Michael20Carbon20build20along202-5.jpg)

(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/Michael20Carbon20build20along202-4.jpg)

A few pics of Tim grinding the Canary wood veneers

(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/Michael20Carbon20build20along202-3.jpg)

(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/Michael20Carbon20build20along202-2.jpg)

And a few pics of all the components in the oven getting a final curing/drying out before they get glue-up on Monday!

(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/Michael20Carbon20build20along202-1.jpg)

(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/Michael20Carbon20build20along202322.jpg)


I`ll post more on Monday after the glue-up.

Enjoy...I know i am!!!

Michael
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: MYSTIKBOW on November 20, 2009, 09:15:00 PM
Dang he must have done some serious cleaning before he took those pics!  LoL   :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Tatersalad on November 20, 2009, 10:04:00 PM
ttt
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: MYSTIKBOW on November 21, 2009, 01:15:00 PM
More Please   :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: JRY309 on November 21, 2009, 05:40:00 PM
Love threads like these,can,t wait to see more.
Thanks
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Cody Roiter on November 21, 2009, 08:07:00 PM
:clapper:
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Tatersalad on November 22, 2009, 08:41:00 PM
I should have some good pics after Monday.   According to Tim my bows going in the oven on Monday!

Thanks for watching.

Michael
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Tatersalad on November 23, 2009, 10:20:00 PM
Alright Tim was a busy man today...he snapped 45 pics!!  I'll try and use a little restraint so you won't get all 45 pics.

Tim starts off with a nice clean table

(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day3-1.jpg)

Get all the limb components and glue ready!
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day3-3.jpg)

Start applying glue to the lams

(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day3-6.jpg)

Stack em up with just the right amount of glue!
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day3-7.jpg)

Know get them ready to go in the limb press
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day3-18.jpg)

Lay the lams in the press and tape it up good and straight

(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day2-21.jpg)

(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day3-25.jpg)

Now lay the fire hose on top
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day3-28.jpg)

More coming!!!
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Tatersalad on November 23, 2009, 10:25:00 PM
Add the top of the limb press

(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day3-29.jpg)

Add some pressure!
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day3-30.jpg)

And into the oven!!!
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day3-31.jpg)

Now for the riser!

(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day3-33.jpg)

(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day3-34.jpg)

(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day3-35.jpg)

(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day3-36.jpg)

(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day3-38.jpg)

more to come!
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Tatersalad on November 23, 2009, 10:30:00 PM
all right now lets finish up laying up the riser!

(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day3-39.jpg)
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day3-40.jpg)
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day3-41.jpg)

Now for some clamps...lots of clamps!

(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day3-45.jpg)
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day3-46.jpg)

And more clamps!!
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day3-47.jpg)
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day3-48.jpg)

And finally into the oven with the limbs!!!
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day3-49.jpg)

Who said that making a bow wasn't much work...hell I'm tired just looking at the pictures!

Thanks again Tim!

Should have more photos coming after she comes out of the oven.

Thanks for watching.

Michael
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: tradtusker on November 23, 2009, 10:37:00 PM
love these threads, thanks for sharing
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Tatersalad on November 23, 2009, 10:40:00 PM
Tradtusker

Glad your enjoying it.  This thread should give everyone a little appreciation for the bowyer craft/art.  

Thanks

I'll keep them coming as long as someone wants to look at them.

Michael
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Mike Burch on November 23, 2009, 11:06:00 PM
Keep'em coming!
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Darren on November 24, 2009, 03:02:00 AM
Awsome. I ordered a "treestick" from Tim in the summer. He said it was going to be ready by the end of this month. He does great work, cant wait to get my bow.

Darren
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: TheFatboy on November 24, 2009, 03:34:00 AM
I love these threads. Nothing better than to watch a bow in the making.
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Littlefeather on November 24, 2009, 07:48:00 AM
Good job guys! Its always interesting to see the different techniques that each bowyers uses to produce their art. I've never owned a bow from Tim but I've had my eye on a 3 piece tree stick for awhile. Maybe sooner than later!   :D   CK
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Tim Mullins on November 24, 2009, 09:28:00 AM
My wife DeeDee says for me to tell you folk`s that she`s the one that keeps my shop clean and your kind words are appreciated. !!!!!!!!
Tim----------Acadian Woods
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Tatersalad on November 24, 2009, 01:44:00 PM
We should have figured...no man can be that clean.  Thanks DeeDee for putting up with Tim so we can get such nice bows!

Michael
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Crooked Stic on November 24, 2009, 07:28:00 PM
Yeah we need them Females to keep us straight. Good stuff right here.
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Tatersalad on November 24, 2009, 08:14:00 PM
OK Tim out did him self today...even with family in from out of town...he made a lot of progress on my bow and managed to snapped 90 pics!!!  

Last posting the bow was going into the oven for a little beauty sleep.  Well she's out the oven and already showing her curves!  She went from bow parts to a rough tillered bow today.

Enjoy the pics

The Riser without all the clamps!
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day4-2.jpg)

The limbs coming out the limb press

(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day4-1.jpg)

The riser going through the planner to get her good and square
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day4-11.jpg)

Tim laying the riser template on the riser block
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day4-17.jpg)

A little cutting with the bandsaw and shapping on the riser.
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day4-14.jpg)

(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day4-27-1.jpg)

(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day4-28-1.jpg)

(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day4-34-1.jpg)

More to come!!!
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Tatersalad on November 24, 2009, 08:23:00 PM
Alright now some for the hardware on the riser
Tim drilling the wholes for his limb bolts.
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day4-36-1.jpg)

(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day4-42-1.jpg)
Now for to glue the 2 part pin/bolt system in place.
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day4-45-1.jpg)
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day4-67-1.jpg)
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day4-68-1.jpg)
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day4-69-1.jpg)
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day4-87-1.jpg)

Now she's ready for her long sleak limbs!!!
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Tatersalad on November 24, 2009, 08:31:00 PM
Alright now for the limbs!

Lets nock some of the dried glue off her!
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day4-38-1.jpg)
A little peak under those sexy stocking...Wow!  that Canary wood veneer jumps out at you!
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day4-78-1.jpg)

Lets layup the holes for the limb pockets
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day4-83-1.jpg)
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day4-84-1.jpg)
Bolting her sexy limbs on for the first time...
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day4-88.jpg)
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day4-89.jpg)
Ready to tiller those long sexy limbs!!!
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day4-90.jpg)
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day4-46.jpg)
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Tatersalad on November 24, 2009, 08:38:00 PM
Alright now for some slow and steady tillering!!

(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day4-49.jpg)
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day4-50.jpg)
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day4-51.jpg)
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day4-54.jpg)

More to come after turkey day!!

Hope everyone is enjoying this as much as i am!!

Thanks again Tim for sharing this build along.  

Michael
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Crooked Stic on November 24, 2009, 08:58:00 PM
A question for you Tim. What brand of drilling jig is that one you are using?
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: LV2HUNT on November 25, 2009, 06:27:00 AM
Very cool! It is amazing to watch a true craftsman at work.
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: SteveD on November 25, 2009, 07:27:00 AM
Great Stuff thanks.
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: MYSTIKBOW on November 25, 2009, 12:03:00 PM
First,  :bigsmyl:  

Great thread! Thanks Tater
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: bayoulongbowman on November 25, 2009, 12:13:00 PM
I love Tim's bows , class all the way , I love the 3 piece treesick!!! and the 60 inch longbow..must have on any archers list! Mark
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: snag on November 25, 2009, 12:52:00 PM
Got some questions...how do you keep the glue up pieces in the riser in place when applying pressure to them? The glue makes them slip around a bit for me until the full pressure is applied...do you know what I mean?
Also is that a 1" dowel sander you are using for the yoke of the grip?  
Thanks, David
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: TNstickn on November 25, 2009, 05:37:00 PM
Wow!!!!
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Tatersalad on November 26, 2009, 08:59:00 AM
Hope to have more pics next week.  I'll also follow up with Tim to make sure that the few questions posted get answered.

Happy Turkey Day!

Michael
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Tim Mullins on December 02, 2009, 02:16:00 PM
David,I just clamp the center 1 st and work out from there in both directions trying to keep the pressure equal  as I go.
Mike,I don`t know what brand center jig I use,I`ve had it a long time,but I`ll check and see if it has a brand name on it.I got it apx. 17-18 yrs ago from John at Old Master Crafters for about $40 bucks.
I hope this helps guys.
I sent Tatersalad about 50 more pics today.I`m sure he will post them when he gets a chance !!!!
Thanks again,Tim--Acadian Woods
 :wavey:
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: HELPER on December 02, 2009, 02:33:00 PM
Try this site its call a dowel jig  http://www.woodcraft.com/  HELPER
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Tatersalad on December 02, 2009, 09:42:00 PM
As Tim promoised above....here comes another batch of pics.  This batch is mainly Tim working/sculpting the riser.  It shows some close work on the different sanders and some real close work on the grooved /ridged shelf area and how it takes a healthy amount of hand work.  

I've quote Tim below:

"I really enjoy this stage of sculpting the riser.  They`re all a little different and a joy to watch as they come alive and turn into a beautiful piece of functional art".

Well it's pretty obvious he loves what he's doing.  You don't build something that pretty just for money!  You got truely love it.  Enjoy!

Michael

(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/d5-10.jpg)
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/d5-19.jpg)
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/d5-20.jpg)
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/d5-28.jpg)
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/d5-35.jpg)
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/d5-37.jpg)
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/d5-52.jpg)
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/d5-54.jpg)
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Tatersalad on December 02, 2009, 09:51:00 PM
I'll post some more pics in the coming days.  Only a few more steps left....final limb tillering, adding the antler burr limb bolts (hopefully we will get to watch Tim make them), adding the antler tip overlays, adding some final limb overlays, finish sanding, applying the finish, and adding the leather grip.

Looks like i'll have my bow before long....I'm guessing i'll have to post some pics of her on her maiden hunting voyage..and when she draws first blood!

Hope everyone is enjoying this as much as i am.  I got about 300+ pictures of a stack of wood and fiberglass turning into a beautful bow by one of the worldest finest bowyers!

Michael
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Toxophilite on December 02, 2009, 10:49:00 PM
Man, I've been drooling all over my keyboard every time you guys do more photos!
Tim--ya make it look so easy!!!
Michael--has Tim done your grip measurements yet?
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: 16 gauge on December 02, 2009, 10:52:00 PM
Thanks....
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Tatersalad on December 03, 2009, 07:57:00 AM
Toxophilite

Thats a yes.  Can't wait to get her to the ATAR range!

Take care.

Michael
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: bayoulongbowman on December 03, 2009, 04:29:00 PM
A Mastercraftsman , Tim is topshelf work!!!mark
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Bob L. on December 07, 2009, 08:45:00 PM
ttt
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Tatersalad on December 07, 2009, 09:51:00 PM
Should have some new pics and a finished bow soon.  I'll post as soon as I get them from Tim.

Thanks for looking.

Michael
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: IdahoCurt on December 07, 2009, 10:17:00 PM
Awesome work!
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: gretchen on December 08, 2009, 08:29:00 AM
Wow thanks so much for sharing those pics.I now know why Im a salesman and not a bow builder."No Talent"


Dewayne
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Crooked Stic on December 10, 2009, 07:38:00 PM
Ready for more.
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Keefer on December 10, 2009, 08:08:00 PM
Tim,  This is just what I like to show people who want to know why a true custom made bow cost as much as some do...I for one appreciate the time you guys put into these bows and with the price of materials and certain woods really wonder how you can put bread on the table...I know it has to do with really loving the true meaning of building it with the hands "God" gave ya and at times when ever I get out in the shop and make arrows, strings or even a new leather wrap on my bow I sit back and wonder now how did I ever learn such a craft and I give the praise's to "He" who created me...Man I don't know how you can do such pretty work and details with those "Giant Paws" you have but keep it comeing and Thank You for showing us all the hard work that go's in to a bow...God Bless, Keefer's <")))><
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Tatersalad on December 11, 2009, 12:16:00 AM
Alright...fianlly a few more pics..Tim had a little trouble matching my limb weight with the first set of limbs..so he built another pair.  Got perfect this time.   Here are a few pics of the second set of limbs and Tim putting on the Moose horn tips!

(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day6-1.jpg)
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day6-3.jpg)
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day6-6.jpg)
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day6-8.jpg)
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day6-10.jpg)
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day6-11.jpg)
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day6-13.jpg)

Should have some more pics tomorrow...Tim expects to finsih the bow this weekend.  I'll post some more pics of the additional limb overlays, antler limb bolts, Tim appling the finish and leather grip!

Take care

Michael
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Tatersalad on December 11, 2009, 08:10:00 AM
What Keefer's said regarding the "custom vs production" thread that's running on the PowWow..could not be more true.  Having built several bows my self and knowing the hours it took me to build a bow that ends up 1/3 as nice as a custom bow...its a wonder these guys stay in business.  

Assuming 10 - 15 hours of labor to build a custom bow (in my case it took me about 20 hours on average) and the cost of wood/fiberglass...lets assume $150 in materials (proably on the low end given the costs of highend materials these days), and ignoring the cost of equipment and its maintenance (replainc blades, belts, etc)...they way i see it these guys are getting paid less than $57/hour.

Cost per hour = $1000 (Cost of bow) - 150 (cost of materials) = $850/15 (hours to build a bow) = $56.67!!!

Now lets put that into context...lawyers bill anywhere from $150 - $1,000/hour...and they sure don't give you a beautiful bow at the end of their 8 hour day...for roughly the same cost!

So where am i going with this....Support your Bowyers!!!.....Thanks Tim!!!!

Michael
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: JRY309 on December 11, 2009, 08:16:00 AM
A great thread and beautiful bow!
Thanks for sharing
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Tim Mullins on December 11, 2009, 04:05:00 PM
Michael,thank you for your kind words and support !!!I really enjoyed building your bow.It will be ready to pick up sometime next week  and mean while,I`ll send more pictures as it gets completed. Thanks again !!!

Keefer,I could`nt agree with you more.I thank GOD every day for all his wonderfull blessings that he continues to give me every day.
It truly is Magic to me also to build and create these beautiful bows all the time asking GOD,how can I make these better.I look at the completed bows and think there`s no way,but building these things is a continuous refining of ideas and methods that is just simply has to be directed by GOD.
I truely hate to send some of these bows out  to my clients being selfish and wanting to keep them here to just admire and maybe show someone that happens to come by for a visit.
I`m sorry to run on too much about this calling of mine ,but I see treads from time to time about the cost of ,or how long it takes to build this bow ,or that bow  and I`ve really got to say that for me ,it`s definately not about the money.The ugly reality is that we all have to have it to get along in this world  and I know that there`s been lots of other jobs that could have made me lots more of the green stuff,but my wife and I have really enjoyed and embraced this bow building buisness for going on 18 years now.

Thanks again,Tim------Acadian Woods
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Sixby on December 11, 2009, 05:39:00 PM
Tim, you are a man after my own heart. I get in building a bow and asking Jesus what I should do next. Its just awsome having God show you . He gave me all my bow designs and as David said he teaches my hands to war. He gets all the glory and I have most of the fun. I glorify God in everything I do and he makes it all work. Its just an awsome thing and I apprecieate you saying what you just said. It makes me feel great to know that someone else was taught by God and knows it and glorifys him in it. I have always admired your work. Now I know Why ,. God Bless  Steve
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Tim Mullins on December 11, 2009, 07:03:00 PM
Amen
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Tatersalad on December 11, 2009, 11:30:00 PM
ttt
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Frenchymanny on December 12, 2009, 09:23:00 AM
:clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Sixby on December 12, 2009, 06:17:00 PM
One more thing Tim. Keep those fingers a little further away from that bandsaw when you cut that horn. Poleeeeeeeeezzzzzze (grin)
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Sixby on December 12, 2009, 06:19:00 PM
Oh < I see you are pulling the Horn, Sorry
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Tim Mullins on December 13, 2009, 09:48:00 AM
10/4 will do Hahahaha
Thanks,Tim
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Tatersalad on December 15, 2009, 08:23:00 PM
Alright...just made it back from New York...no offense....but you can have Park Avenue NY...I guess I'm not a big city kind of boy.

Now for some fun.  See the below pics as Tim transforms the rough limb tip overlays into some beautiful and graceful limb tips.

(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day7-20.jpg)
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day7-11.jpg)
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day7-17.jpg)
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day7-13.jpg)
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day7-14.jpg)
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day7-15.jpg)

Now for the final weight in...exactly 50# at 29 1/2 inches...just as ordered!!! And some final tillering.
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day7-21.jpg)
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day7-22.jpg)

The only thing left is a few more limb overlays...as if the bow was not pretty enough already LOL!..applying the finish, building the limb antler bolts and adding the leather grip and rest.

Looks like I'll have a new bow under the tree just in time for Santa Clause.  i guess i was a good bow this year!!

Enjoy

Michael
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Tatersalad on December 15, 2009, 08:40:00 PM
Sorry for the freudian slip...meant to say "i guess i was a good boy this year"  LOL...I guess i got bow on my mind!
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Keefer on December 16, 2009, 07:38:00 AM
Tim,   Antler really makes a bow and those look great...I've really enjoyed this thread Tater and you are going to be one happy spud..Keefer's <")))><  :D
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: wv lungbuster on December 16, 2009, 12:01:00 PM
Great post and a awesome bow.   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: rkmnt2 on December 16, 2009, 12:28:00 PM
One of trad bow buildings finest craftsmen in my opinion. Awesome work Tim!
   Don
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: ChristopherO on December 16, 2009, 02:24:00 PM
Inspirational!  Asthetically, materially, functionally, intellectually and spiritually.  Great work, thanks for the build along.
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Keefer on December 16, 2009, 03:47:00 PM
Man ChristopherO I had to go look up them words...I might have to try using them on the Mrs....  :goldtooth:
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: JJ1956 on December 16, 2009, 03:48:00 PM
Thank.s for showing us how a beautiful bow comes together.
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Tatersalad on December 16, 2009, 08:43:00 PM
Glad your enjoying it...i hate to say it...but i'm enjoying as much or more!  

Tim thanks again for sharing your gift with us!  

Well it looks like I'll have this bow for life!  No way i could sell my "Acadian Build-Along" bow.

Michael
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: John Kennedy on December 16, 2009, 08:55:00 PM
This was an awsome thread,can't wait to see the final pics...
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Ric O'Shay on December 16, 2009, 09:52:00 PM
I've really enjoyed following this thread. WOW!

Tim, you build an awsome bow!
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: MYSTIKBOW on December 17, 2009, 09:51:00 AM
Well, that settles it. I have offically moved the 3 piece Treestick to the top of my "next bow" list! Now I gotta start squirreling the cash away!   :D
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Tatersalad on December 17, 2009, 07:39:00 PM
MYSTIKBOW - If Tim treats you half as well as he's treated me so far...it will be worth every penny you squirrel away.

Thanks again for the feedback on the thread.  I'll keep them coming unitl she's done.

Michael
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: John Kennedy on December 18, 2009, 12:52:00 AM
C'mon tater, we want to see more pics!
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Tatersalad on December 18, 2009, 08:18:00 AM
Tim?  You feelin the pressure!  Your fans want more!

;)
Michael
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Tim Mullins on December 18, 2009, 08:51:00 AM
Michael,I`ve got the final overlay pics to send you and Deer burr pics to send.I`ve sealed it and will start spraying now .I will send a few pics of that.Once that`s all done its just the leather and set up.
Thanks again ,it`s really been great for me to build your bow.We have`nt gotten  in a hurry and you`ve been GREAT to work with.
Thanks again to everyone with thier kind words and MERRY CHRISTMAS  to all.
Tim----Acadian Woods
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Tatersalad on December 18, 2009, 01:02:00 PM
Sounds great Tim...I almost don't want it to end.  I'll post the pics ASAP.

Take care.

Michael
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: oddan on December 18, 2009, 01:32:00 PM
GREAT THREAD,, Looks like shes gonna be a perdy one.
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Bob Barnes on December 18, 2009, 07:48:00 PM
great bowyer!  the first really nice bow I ever owned was one of Tim's 1 piece tree stick longbows...a most excellent bow!
thanks for the build a long!

Bob
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: highpoint forge on December 19, 2009, 01:29:00 AM
Damn, beautiful work. He  moves gracefully for a big man.
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Tatersalad on December 21, 2009, 08:20:00 PM
Ok...just a few more posts before i get my bow.

Let's see where we left off...how about some limb base overlays and horn limb bolts.

Here is Tim turning a antler into a limb bolt.  Notice a few tricks he uses...adding extra surface area on the bolt head to adhere better to the expoxy and the little holes he dremels into the inside of the hole to keep the bolt head from spinning loose.

(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day8-22.jpg)
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day8-23.jpg)
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day8-4.jpg)
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day8-6.jpg)
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day8-7.jpg)
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day8-12.jpg)
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day8-8.jpg)
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day8-14.jpg)

Almost done with the antler limb bolts...see the next set.
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Tatersalad on December 21, 2009, 08:28:00 PM
One more close up of the holes he drills inside the horn bolt to make sure it doesn't come lose.

(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day8-10.jpg)

(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day8-15.jpg)

into the jig to hold everything nice and straight while the expoxy hardens.

(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day8-16.jpg)
http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day8-18.jpg[/IMG]


All right now for some of the limb base overlays
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day8-1.jpg)
(//%3Cbr%20/%3E%3Cbr%20/%3ENow%20sealing%20up%20the%20wood%20before%20the%20final%20finish.%3Cbr%20/%3E%20%5Bimg%5Dhttp://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/dau8-2.jpg)
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day8-19.jpg)
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day8-21.jpg)
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Tatersalad on December 21, 2009, 08:31:00 PM
I get the bow on Wed!!!  I spoke with Tim today he was putting on the finish...he said the cocobolo really jumps out at this stage in the game.  can't wait to see it.  should have some more pics tomorrow of the finish going on and than leather grip installation and final bow setup.  

Can't wait to get my hands on it and sling an arrow or 2 hundred thousand....LOL.

Thanks for watching

Michael
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: John Kennedy on December 21, 2009, 11:52:00 PM
It's really taking shape,gonna be a beauty.
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: LoweBow on December 22, 2009, 07:13:00 AM
Wow!  The colors coming out in this bow are incredible!  Oh my!
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Guru on December 22, 2009, 08:34:00 AM
Wow!!!
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Tim Mullins on December 22, 2009, 09:22:00 AM
Man,I`ll trade you Michael for your riser.To me,it`s one of the most beautiful risers that I`ve ever put together.The Cocobolo has some amazing figure and when spayed just really jumped out.I`ll send some sprayed pics today !!


MERRY  CHRISTMAS
Thanks again,Tim
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Mike Burch on December 22, 2009, 11:57:00 AM
T^T^T for one of the best bowyers we have!

Man, that bow is going to be too purty to hunt with!   :saywhat:  

Mike
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Tatersalad on December 22, 2009, 02:02:00 PM
No chance Tim!!  You'll have to pry it out of my dead hands! LOL.

Can't wait for the pics!!


Mike - you bring up a good point...I'll just have to be extra careful and only hunt with it on pretty days (no rainy day hunts for this bow...at least not for the first few years).

Thanks
Michael
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: oddan on December 22, 2009, 02:51:00 PM
Thread of the year. Great Job Tater
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Bjorn on December 22, 2009, 03:00:00 PM
Simply stunning! Can't hear anyone complaining about the price of bows on this thread.
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: SveinD on December 22, 2009, 03:28:00 PM
Simply amazing!
As we say in Norway
"Jeg tar av meg hatten, og bøyer meg i støvet"
(I take off my hat, and bow down in the dust)
Stunning!
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Tim Mullins on December 22, 2009, 05:50:00 PM
Sorry guys,I got busy and did`nt get the pics today,but promise to get some in the morn.
Thanks again and Merry CHRISTMAS !!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: foxbo on December 22, 2009, 06:28:00 PM
I think I gotta have one! I can't remember a thread being more entertaining! Great job!
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: foxbo on December 22, 2009, 06:32:00 PM
Can't wait for the final pics! I'm not too sure I'd have a grip wrap installed on that riser. It looks perfect without one.
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: highpoint forge on December 22, 2009, 06:35:00 PM
Still amazed at Tim's work!
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Tatersalad on December 22, 2009, 07:08:00 PM
Thanks guys...I'm glad you are enjoying the post.

Tim's work is pretty amazing!  Thanks again Tim for indulging me on the build along...I know a lot of other guys would not have taken the time to indulge a customer on a request like this...so my hats off to you Tim!

Michael
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Irish on December 22, 2009, 07:19:00 PM
I need to try one of Tim's bows.  One of the few out there I have not shot.  His bows are "working art"
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Over&Under on December 22, 2009, 07:32:00 PM
Im with you on that one Irish, Tims bows are just that, working art.  There was on in my specs for sale a few months back and am still kicking myself for not jumping on it.

Great build along, and thanks again Tim for taking the time to walk us through, I have really enjoyed it!
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Crooked Stic on December 22, 2009, 09:11:00 PM
Tim how thick are those overlays on the limb butts? How do you keep the glue from squeezing out so you dont have to sand later and loose the sharp lines of the overlays?
Merry Christmas to you all down there. CS
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Tatersalad on December 23, 2009, 07:41:00 PM
Well..i hate to say it but she's done!  I have a few picks of Tim applying the leather grip (almost to pretty to put on top of the cocobolo riser...its really pretty...the pics don't do it justice)

Enjoy.

(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day9-1.jpg)
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day9-5.jpg)
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day9-6.jpg)
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day9-7.jpg)
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day9-9.jpg)
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/bow9010.jpg)
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/bow9003.jpg)
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/bow9001.jpg)

A few more coming....
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Tatersalad on December 23, 2009, 07:46:00 PM
Just a few more...now i don't look to excited..LOL

(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/bow9004.jpg)
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/bow9005.jpg)
(http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/mhcarbon/day9-10.jpg)

I would like to express a big THANK YOU to Tim for taking us on such a wonderful ride.  Could not deal with a nicer fellow.  Tim you earned a customer for life!  Thanks for everything and good luck with your surgeries..hope you recover soon!

Thanks all for watching this post...I've really enjoyed it and got a really nice bow at the end.

I'll be in the tree with her the day after Christmas and will post a few pics of her when she draws first blood!

Michael
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Mike Burch on December 23, 2009, 07:51:00 PM
WOW!!! Beautiful!!!!   :notworthy:    :notworthy:    :notworthy:    :notworthy:    :notworthy:    :notworthy:    :notworthy:    :notworthy:
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: lilbobby on December 23, 2009, 07:55:00 PM
That's a real nice one, and thanks for sharing the build along.
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Tradesmen4 on December 23, 2009, 08:19:00 PM
I love my Tree stick and know you will love yours. Don't forget to order the long bow limbs instead of another back up bow. It's great when traveling you basicly have a back up bow. Enjoy
Greg
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Bob L. on December 23, 2009, 08:57:00 PM
Awesome job! super bow! thanks for taking us along.
Bob
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: LoweBow on December 23, 2009, 09:11:00 PM
Truely amazing bow.  I would have such a hard time taking such a work or art into the woods as I'm such a clutz.  I'd cry when it got it's 1st scratch...
Take care of her and hope you draw that blood soon!
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: K2 on December 23, 2009, 09:13:00 PM
Tim,

You are truly one of the best at your craft.  Awesome looking bow.  You make it look to easy.  Great job!  Ken
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: TNstickn on December 23, 2009, 09:54:00 PM
WOW!!!   :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: threeundr on December 23, 2009, 10:24:00 PM
Awsome thread!   :thumbsup:   Thanks for taking the time to do it. I admire craftsman like Tim. He does great work!

-Leonard-
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Keefer on December 24, 2009, 05:18:00 AM
Thanks Tim for taking your time to let us ride along and see how it's all done...I for one will say I appreciate you taking the time to take the pics...Making bows is a very costly job with all the equipment needed such as forms, power equipment,bonding agents, dust collecters and the list can go on and on...Next time someone says "You paid HOW MUCH for that " I can say Well if you only knew what went into the guy making it and It hardly put food on his table...God Bless Tim and Tater for letting us watch! Keefer's <")))><
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: barebow17 on December 24, 2009, 06:26:00 AM
Nice.I think back when I had my Classic recurve. Tim makes a nice bow.
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Builder on December 24, 2009, 07:39:00 AM
I would love to have the patience, talent and gift to build a bow like that.
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Tatersalad on December 24, 2009, 08:44:00 AM
Well..its offical she shoots as good as she looks.  I've put a few 100 arrows through her already and she can really sling them.  

Tim - All i can say is well done!  The bow looks and shoots like a dream!

Michael
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: larry on December 24, 2009, 01:13:00 PM
very very nice!
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Toxophilite on December 24, 2009, 03:38:00 PM
What an amazing transformation of raw materials into a fully functional work of art!
Tim, you have a real gift.   :clapper:
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: dpowers311 on December 24, 2009, 04:49:00 PM
Great looking bow.
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Kip on December 24, 2009, 04:53:00 PM
Just curious how long of shelf life with the leather built in rest.Kip
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: JRY309 on December 24, 2009, 04:57:00 PM
I beautiful bow and great thread build along,I really enjoyed watching the start to finish,thumbs up!
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: billy shipp on December 24, 2009, 05:15:00 PM
Beautiful bow !!!!!

Thanks for taking us along on the journey.
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: foxbo on December 24, 2009, 06:50:00 PM
What an excellent looking example of perfection! The only thing I would have done different is leave the grip free of the leather wrap. Is this one of the 925 dollar bows or did you add more options? I really enjoyed reading this thread! Many thanks to you and the bowyer.
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Tim Mullins on December 24, 2009, 09:53:00 PM
Thanks a BUNCH for all the kind words and MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL !!!!!!!!!!
Tim---Acadian Woods
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Darren on December 26, 2009, 12:08:00 AM
WOW !!!!! Awsome Tim, I cant wait to get my tree stick. If you want to do anything different to mine, just go nuts and send me the bill.

Merry Christmas

Darren
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: ishoot4thrills on December 26, 2009, 08:47:00 AM
Great post! This helps everyone who says, "custom bows are too pricey" understand that they really aren't! This thread shows the many, many hours of hard work and skilled labor that go into a nice bow and that a good bowyer earns what little pay he gets for his passion. My hat's off to you, Tim.

Well done, sir!    :clapper:
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Gary Logsdon on December 26, 2009, 10:38:00 AM
Tim's a great guy who makes a top-notch bow!!
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: String Cutter on December 26, 2009, 03:39:00 PM
Great looking bow.
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Randy Morin on December 26, 2009, 05:33:00 PM
Awesome Tim.    :thumbsup:  That is just to darn beautiful man!!!
Great thread!
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Tatersalad on December 27, 2009, 06:07:00 PM
I was thinking that this thread would be good to add to the How to - Resources section....for future referrence.

How does one go about moving a post to another forum page?

Michael
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Toxophilite on December 27, 2009, 09:04:00 PM
Hi Michael,
Wow, congrats on the beautiful bow!  Hope to see you enjoying it sometime over at the ARTAC range.
Usually one of the moderators will move a post to a different forum if they agree with the idea. Here's the folks who moderate the PowWow...

Charlie Lamb, joel smith, JC Dsturgisjr, Doug Campbell, cjones, Guru, rabbitman, Bob Walker, Iron Bull, Terry Green
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Froggy on December 28, 2009, 08:53:00 AM
Great thread, and a heckuva of a bow built by a true southern gentleman !!   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: LV2HUNT on December 28, 2009, 12:39:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by ishoot4thrills:
Great post! This helps everyone who says, "custom bows are too pricey" understand that they really aren't! This thread shows the many, many hours of hard work and skilled labor that go into a nice bow and that a good bowyer earns what little pay he gets for his passion. My hat's off to you, Tim.

Well done, sir!     :clapper:  
That about sums it up nicely, well said.
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Tim Mullins on December 28, 2009, 05:29:00 PM
Thank you all so very much for all your kind words. I really do appreciate them all. Makes my day and has lots to do with why us crazy Bowyers do this stuff. It`s one thing to build a bow every now and then, but something a quite a bit different to do this custom stuff on demand on a commercial basis. Building a specific bow design that is built with selected materials, to be used in a specific place, built to a specific poundage at a given draw length and blended together to be visually pleasing and tuned so that both limbs pull together in unison is a  challenge that I really enjoy. One limb being ever so slightly weaker than the other to produce perfect arrow flight can be tricky. These bows also have the longevity to be passed on to our Great Grandchildren !!
I`m truly thankful for all the Blessings that GOD has given me and carried me through all these years and lead  me forward in perfecting my craft.
Tim-----Acadian Woods
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Tatersalad on December 28, 2009, 09:32:00 PM
Well said Tim and we really do appreciate your God given talents!  Thanks for sharing them with us.  

Ohhh yeah....it should come as no surprise to you but the bow shoots great!!!!!!!!!!!!!  My groups are tighter than ever and am really liking the grip.

I took her (the bow) on her maiden voyage this past weekend.  3 hunts and didn't see a deer.  Sure glad i had such a pretty bow to stare at or i might have got bored.  

Hopefully this weekend my luck will change and I'll get to exerise those beautiful limbs.  I'll send pics if i get lucky.  

Also, let me know if you want any pics of the bow for your web page.  I took a few with the bow sitting on my bear rug and the riser really jumps out sitting on a black background.

Take care.

Michael
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Tim Mullins on December 28, 2009, 10:04:00 PM
Thanks a bunch Michael!!!  I`m glad its working for you and I sure hope you let the air out of one this week end.
Thanks again.It`s been my pleasure working with you !!!!!!!!!!
Take care,Tim----Acadian Woods
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: SMA on December 29, 2009, 12:24:00 PM
Amazing!
Title: Re: Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out
Post by: Dave McDaniel on December 31, 2009, 08:48:00 AM
Thank You for a great post! That is a beautiful bow!
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