TG BOW SWAP 2012 (pics and post)

[red hill]

I agree, Trux. I'll take either one. LOL

[fujimo]

i think they are both awesome- i am just always partial to longbows- but hey, i would be ecstatic with either one- nice job!!!

[Trux Turning]

Thanks guys- got *****'s name on one and sprayed both today since the wind decided to cooperate. Looking better with some finish now.

[Keenan]

Dino, Sorry to hear about your injury.Take it easy and don't rsh the healing.

Trux those both are great looking bows. Well done!

[jsweka]

Nice bows Trux!!
I'll tell ya what....You can send me the takedown so that it saves you a little bit on shipping  

[coaster500]

Trux wonderful work!!!  They are both great!!

[jess stuart]

Dang Dave those are awesome looking. I like the profile of the new recurve should be a great shooter.  You have come far pilgrim.  I am with Kenny ship me the recurve in order to save on shipping, or better yet just bring it by and we will give it a whirl.  LOL

[Stiks-n-Strings]

Trux nice looking bows I bet you know who would love the longbow.

Dino Has Ol' Roy been to your house? All them whoopins he's been promising looks like he's starting to hand'em out. LOL

I would just tell the bear story and be glad you you didn't fall in the puke. Hope you heal up well.

[Pat B]

Those are two beautiful bows Trux. Anyone would be thrilled to recieve either one. I know I would.

[KellyG]

Very good looking bows.

[Swissbow]

Trux, those are some very fine looking bows. I think you are going to make somebody happy, no matter which one you send.

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Andy

[Bone lake]

Finally got my trade bow glued up Tuesday night and worked all day on it Thursday. Got it shaped and put a string on and came out 3 lbs. over. I still have to narrow the limbs and do some more sanding but it's getting there. Walnut and birds eye maple. 58 inch, xx @ 28. Shot a few arrows too  Here's a few pix. You guys sure do some nice work. Sorry to here about your injury Dino, my daughter did that last summer, not fun.

[jsweka]

Bone Lake - Beautiful and whoever gets it will be like a kid on Christmas morning.

Man, I really think the bar has been raised this year on all the bows - wood and glass bows alike.

Great job everyone!

[wood carver 2]

Real nice! It'll really pop with the finish.
Dave.

[SportHunter]

Bone, that is a sweet looking bow, very nice design.

[mater]

That would look good in my hand. Nice work  Mark

[rmorris]

Trux, I can come out and shoot them and tell you which one I like better     . They look great and I am sure someone is going to be very happy.

Ted, that is a great looking bow also!

[Jorgy]

Nice looking bows Trux and Ted.

[KellyG]

bone,
That is a very nice bow also.

Well I just got my bow heated up again and am trying to get the tips to line up a bit.

Here is the pics of my attempts so far.



this is where the it really started binding.



I used my caul and put some branches in the holes and also clamped down the end. I clamped to try and keep it from twisting. Heated it up and use 550 cord to hold the other end in place once I get it pulled so the tip was just past center.

Who needs a work bench a good vice seems to make a world of difference. Once it cools off a bit I will post pics up of how well it worked.

[SportHunter]

Nice jig Kelly, looks like it will work just fine.