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Title: New Riser options for the Two Tracks LongWalker
Post by: 2treks on June 30, 2012, 07:37:00 AM
I just thought I would share some pictures of a New Riser option that I have put into a few Longwalkers this summer. This lay-up allows me to use my I-Beam riser with out the "stripe" going down the center of the grip. It also allows me to use more Glass or Phenolic in the riser for added strength and stiffness. I think the looks are pretty good as well. Let me know what you think. Thanks for looking.
CTT
Top-Bottom: Walnut/Curly Ambrosia maple, Walnut/Osage, Walnut/Osage, Curly Ash/Crotched Walnut, Red Elm/Crotched Walnut.
   (http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/twotracks/P1020223.jpg)
   (http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/twotracks/P1020224.jpg)
L-R Grey Sycamore,Curly Ash, Birds eye Maple, Osage and Curly maple. Pics do NOT do justice here.
   (http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/twotracks/P1020225.jpg)
Title: Re: New Riser options for the Two Tracks LongWalker
Post by: Rob W. on June 30, 2012, 07:55:00 AM
I love the grey Sycamore and the Curly Ash!  :thumbsup:  

I think there will be another Two Tracks in my future. Great work as usual Chuck!


Rob
Title: Re: New Riser options for the Two Tracks LongWalker
Post by: T Folts on June 30, 2012, 08:19:00 AM
Very nice Chuck I like it.
Title: Re: New Riser options for the Two Tracks LongWalker
Post by: owlbait on June 30, 2012, 08:21:00 AM
Looks great Chuck. I agree with Rob, that sycamore and curly ash are great lookers. Those risers look great. Really show off your workmanship and attention to detail, even more.That is some of the best finish work I've seen.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: New Riser options for the Two Tracks LongWalker
Post by: Bladepeek on June 30, 2012, 08:24:00 AM
I've always been a fan of curly maple, but that curly ash is just fantastic.
Title: Re: New Riser options for the Two Tracks LongWalker
Post by: 2treks on June 30, 2012, 08:34:00 AM
I just came back in from the shop to grab my camera, Seems that I need to try something new with an Ambush riser this morning. Stay tuned for that.

Thanks for the remarks guys, I wanted to say that the 3 riser on top have 3 Main riser laminations plus the "Saddle"
The bottom 2 have 5 lams plus the saddle.
All of them have the obvious accent lams added.

This configuration allows me to offer a higher grip option on the Longwalker.

The Curly Maple bow looks really nice but as the picture shows and a few have mentioned, That curly Ash is super. I think KHalverson likes it.
Title: Re: New Riser options for the Two Tracks LongWalker
Post by: daniel boon on June 30, 2012, 09:22:00 AM
Chuck that Maple is nice, just cant decide which one I like better  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: New Riser options for the Two Tracks LongWalker
Post by: BWD on June 30, 2012, 09:54:00 AM
Me like.
Title: Re: New Riser options for the Two Tracks LongWalker
Post by: flint kemper on June 30, 2012, 10:00:00 AM
Liking the 2 bottom ones for sure. Good ol American woods.Thanks for sharing. Flint
Title: Re: New Riser options for the Two Tracks LongWalker
Post by: Troy D. Breeding on June 30, 2012, 10:08:00 AM
Very nice Amigo!!

Troy
Title: Re: New Riser options for the Two Tracks LongWalker
Post by: Chester Thompson on June 30, 2012, 11:50:00 AM
Very nice looking bows.
Title: Re: New Riser options for the Two Tracks LongWalker
Post by: 2treks on June 30, 2012, 01:04:00 PM
Thanks again everybody,
Troy, I sent you a PM.
Title: Re: New Riser options for the Two Tracks LongWalker
Post by: owlbait on June 30, 2012, 05:46:00 PM
Great looking bows, great performance, workmanship, and prices. Now, how about those "other" pics Chuck.
Title: Re: New Riser options for the Two Tracks LongWalker
Post by: Rob W. on June 30, 2012, 06:52:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by owlbait:
Great looking bows, great performance, workmanship, and prices. Now, how about those "other" pics Chuck.
X2
Title: Re: New Riser options for the Two Tracks LongWalker
Post by: The Whittler on June 30, 2012, 09:15:00 PM
Very very nice. I like the looks of the bottom one, no the next one up, no the next one up from that one lol. They all look great.

Walnut gives it a soft look, like gun stocks.
Title: Re: New Riser options for the Two Tracks LongWalker
Post by: DannyBows on June 30, 2012, 09:24:00 PM
Beautiful bows, but that Curly Ash is just awesome!

Well Done Chuck!    :clapper:
Title: Re: New Riser options for the Two Tracks LongWalker
Post by: KHALVERSON on June 30, 2012, 09:28:00 PM
chuck
i know of 2 very happy people that have new longwalkers
guys thes pics dont really do these bows justice
there drop dead gorgeous
and shooters too boot
Title: Re: New Riser options for the Two Tracks LongWalker
Post by: KHALVERSON on June 30, 2012, 09:29:00 PM
Title: Re: New Riser options for the Two Tracks LongWalker
Post by: KHALVERSON on June 30, 2012, 09:29:00 PM
sorry double post
Title: Re: New Riser options for the Two Tracks LongWalker
Post by: 2treks on June 30, 2012, 09:32:00 PM
Don't forget OB Kevin. His Mermaid got a fresh tune up laid on to her and now he is ready to take on all comers from what I hear.

FYI, Khalverson Got the Curly Ash(that everyone seems to like so guard it with your life KH), and His buddy Big Mike has the Grey Sycamore, I forget Mikes Handle but he is a T-ganger.

As always, Thanks for looking and the nice comments,

CTT
Title: Re: New Riser options for the Two Tracks LongWalker
Post by: KHALVERSON on June 30, 2012, 09:41:00 PM
from what i hear ol owlbait is ready to rock n roll after the tune up

guys thes bows throw some heavy shafts pretty quick
im shootin a 560 grain arrow that hits like a ton o bricks
Title: Re: New Riser options for the Two Tracks LongWalker
Post by: Over&Under on June 30, 2012, 10:17:00 PM
Really liking those Charles!  The Ambush would look sweet too with a few 'accents' in it.
Title: Re: New Riser options for the Two Tracks LongWalker
Post by: mike1980 on June 30, 2012, 10:40:00 PM
Chuck's fit and finish is by far the best I have had in my hands. These lomgwalkers are sweet and they shoot as good as they look! By the way, I am the proud owner of the grey sycamore longwalker.

Keep up the good work Chuck!
BTW you couldn't ask for a better guy to deal with!
Title: Re: New Riser options for the Two Tracks LongWalker
Post by: Rob W. on June 30, 2012, 10:51:00 PM
Just because Chuck posted some pics doesn't mean you guys with new bows get off easy. We need specs and more pics!  :readit:  


Rob
Title: Re: New Riser options for the Two Tracks LongWalker
Post by: 2treks on July 01, 2012, 06:00:00 AM
Mike1980! Thats it!
Thanks Mike.

The BirdsEye and the osage bow are with  fellow Michigan men, All the bows are from Native Michigan woods.
CTT
Title: Re: New Riser options for the Two Tracks LongWalker
Post by: Bow man on July 01, 2012, 06:06:00 AM
Looking good as alway's Chuck
Title: Re: New Riser options for the Two Tracks LongWalker
Post by: Shifting Shadow on July 01, 2012, 07:27:00 AM
I like the bottom two risers. And I like the fact that all these bows are from native Michigan woods.
Title: Re: New Riser options for the Two Tracks LongWalker
Post by: longbow guy on July 01, 2012, 09:29:00 AM
very good work as always Chuck !!!   Great looking  bows!   :clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:
Title: Re: New Riser options for the Two Tracks LongWalker
Post by: Tom Phillips on July 01, 2012, 09:40:00 AM
Chuck,
Cool looking LB risers !!  You heading to Denton Hill the end of the month ?
Title: Re: New Riser options for the Two Tracks LongWalker
Post by: Shedrock on July 01, 2012, 12:14:00 PM
Very nice looking bows  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: New Riser options for the Two Tracks LongWalker
Post by: 2treks on July 01, 2012, 01:33:00 PM
Thanks All,

Tom, Lord willing I will be over as a player,not a worker.
see you then.
Title: Re: New Riser options for the Two Tracks LongWalker
Post by: Terry Lightle on July 01, 2012, 02:28:00 PM
Them 2 bottom ones are sure nuff eye catchers
Title: Re: New Riser options for the Two Tracks LongWalker
Post by: Mike Vines on July 01, 2012, 05:41:00 PM
Nice looking Longwalkers there Chuck.
Title: Re: New Riser options for the Two Tracks LongWalker
Post by: Rob W. on December 04, 2012, 09:23:00 PM
:archer2:
Title: Re: New Riser options for the Two Tracks LongWalker
Post by: Overspined on December 04, 2012, 10:59:00 PM
Love the looks of that bow, shoot great too!
Title: Re: New Riser options for the Two Tracks LongWalker
Post by: Brianlocal3 on December 04, 2012, 11:30:00 PM
Chuck,
Now that is just mean to  post pictures like that. The grey sycamore is amazing, I find myself just starting at it. You know people here have addiction issues and seeing pretty veneers does not help!!!!  

Looking good, and I think the grey sycamore would look good on an American Semi-Longbow.........cough. cough.
Title: Re: New Riser options for the Two Tracks LongWalker
Post by: 2treks on December 05, 2012, 07:01:00 AM
Brian, I was guilty before but my friend Rob is responsible for this go-round.
It sounds like you might be interested in what I am working on now. Stay tuned.
And thanks again for all the compliments guys.
CTT
Title: Re: New Riser options for the Two Tracks LongWalker
Post by: KHALVERSON on December 07, 2012, 08:11:00 PM
ive been hoping to post some hero pics with my curly ash longwalker but alas the huntin time seems to be near null this year
Title: Re: New Riser options for the Two Tracks LongWalker
Post by: Tajue17 on December 07, 2012, 09:16:00 PM
can you make a riser out of one piece of cocobolo without any accents or other woods in it?
Title: Re: New Riser options for the Two Tracks LongWalker
Post by: 2treks on December 07, 2012, 09:18:00 PM
Yes, I Glued up two today.
Title: Re: New Riser options for the Two Tracks LongWalker
Post by: Brianlocal3 on December 07, 2012, 09:44:00 PM
Chuck is da man, he can do it
Title: Re: New Riser options for the Two Tracks LongWalker
Post by: drewsbow on December 08, 2012, 10:07:00 AM
Very nice looking bows   :wavey:
Title: Re: New Riser options for the Two Tracks LongWalker
Post by: sticksnstones on December 08, 2012, 01:19:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Two Tracks:
Yes, I Glued up two today.
I've been trying to be a patient customer for a change, but I sense a glimmer of hope if Chuck is gluing up some plain jane with coco!
Thom
Title: Re: New Riser options for the Two Tracks LongWalker
Post by: 2treks on December 08, 2012, 06:12:00 PM
:thumbsup:
Title: Re: New Riser options for the Two Tracks LongWalker
Post by: sticksnstones on December 10, 2012, 11:21:00 PM
So it sounds like it's time for me to resume my morning weight regiment! Where did the last two months go???    :knothead:  
Thom
Title: Re: New Riser options for the Two Tracks LongWalker
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on December 11, 2012, 10:49:00 AM
Good looking bows C.A.   :thumbsup:  Nicely done Brutha.   :clapper:
Title: Re: New Riser options for the Two Tracks LongWalker
Post by: 2treks on December 11, 2012, 04:56:00 PM
Thanks Kirk, Back at you man.
That little recurve you are working on is pretty good looking.  :thumbsup:  


CTT
Title: Re: New Riser options for the Two Tracks LongWalker
Post by: rick7 on December 11, 2012, 07:19:00 PM
i like them all  might have to try one of those some day
Title: Re: New Riser options for the Two Tracks LongWalker
Post by: KHALVERSON on December 11, 2012, 07:29:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by sticksnstones:
So it sounds like it's time for me to resume my morning weight regiment! Where did the last two months go???     :knothead:    
Thom
do i sense that theres soon to be another longwalker over here on the west side
COOL!
Title: Re: New Riser options for the Two Tracks LongWalker
Post by: sticksnstones on December 11, 2012, 11:01:00 PM
There is "something" coming together in the middle of the mitten...

The one teaser pic makes it look like it might already be strung up  :)
Thom
Title: Re: New Riser options for the Two Tracks LongWalker
Post by: on December 11, 2012, 11:28:00 PM
Looks good!

Bisch
Title: Re: New Riser options for the Two Tracks LongWalker
Post by: 52Mag on December 13, 2012, 06:23:00 PM
Love the grip on your bows . High wrist grips are more difficult to maintain tight arrow groups. On a high wrist riser arrows will hit high if the archers bow hand relaxes. Your riser grips are great.
Title: Re: New Riser options for the Two Tracks LongWalker
Post by: mike1980 on February 17, 2013, 12:35:00 PM
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