2025 Bow Swap Progress Thread

Watsonjay · April 22, 2025, 05:08:30 PM

Victims be warned, it says delivery Saturday.

kennym · April 22, 2025, 05:09:46 PM

Mine said Thursday if the creek don't rise...

Mo_coon-catcher · April 22, 2025, 05:44:39 PM

Dropping mine off to be shipped now.

Kyle

dbeaver · April 22, 2025, 10:12:17 PM

Overlays and tiller done. Up next cutting out shelf and grip shaping.
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Buemaker · April 23, 2025, 07:06:03 AM

dbeaver. I like the bend of that one. Could we have some specs? Lenght, taper rate, tip wedges.

dbeaver · April 23, 2025, 07:11:11 AM

64" ntn
.003 forward taper
No wedges
Uniform sweep in limbs no flat spots

And truly its my version of Kenny's form so any design question you can ask Mr. McKenzie

Crooked Stic · April 23, 2025, 07:39:48 AM

Those tips looking good---

John Scifres · April 26, 2025, 07:41:46 PM

I got a beautiful persimmon selfbow from Kyle Roberts today. It is stunning, Kyle! Thanks so much. I couldn't wait to get a picture but don't have time to shoot it tonight. Thanks to all who continue to participate and run this swap. It's tons of fun. I am progressing somewhat slowly on mine but Kyle has inspired me to get it done. [attachment=1]

Mo_coon-catcher · April 26, 2025, 07:53:57 PM

I'm glad you like it and it made it there safely!! I hope it shoots well for you. I look forward to seeing what you turn out.

Kyle

Jon Lipovac · April 26, 2025, 08:31:57 PM

That really does look nice Kyle. Great bend. You guys that build these self bows are real craftsmen.

dbeaver · April 27, 2025, 06:52:46 AM

Well done Kyle, ill be on the lookout for persimmon as im scouting the woods for staves this year

dbeaver · April 27, 2025, 12:42:19 PM

Works for me, hope my victim will find the same experience
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Grip carved in and the riser is all carved and set. Just to shape the tips and get the finer work done before finish. Happy to hold up the tail end of this swap.

kennym · April 27, 2025, 12:47:19 PM

Against better judgement, I shipped USPS and it hasn't freakin moved for 4 days. Last time with that bunch...

Watsonjay · April 27, 2025, 01:08:36 PM

Mine was supposed to be there yesterday but it took 3 days to go to the east coast of FL just to come back and go west of me. By the way the east coast of FL is only 5 hours drive. Once again USPS. When it says out for delivery, I will let you guys know.

Jon Lipovac · April 27, 2025, 02:45:36 PM

Quote from: kennym on April 27, 2025, 12:47:19 PM
Against better judgement, I shipped USPS and it hasn't freakin moved for 4 days. Last time with that bunch...

Thats crazy, I've always had good luck with USPS. I think the bow I shipped you was 36hrs. So that must mean, I'm not getting a Kenny Bow? Dang it...........

Watsonjay · April 27, 2025, 03:05:18 PM

Quote from: Jon Lipovac on April 27, 2025, 02:45:36 PM
Quote from: kennym on April 27, 2025, 12:47:19 PM
Against better judgement, I shipped USPS and it hasn't freakin moved for 4 days. Last time with that bunch...

Thats crazy, I've always had good luck with USPS. I think the bow I shipped you was 36hrs. So that must mean, I'm not getting a Kenny Bow? Dang it...........

I guess there is still hope that I will.

Crooked Stic · April 27, 2025, 05:41:53 PM

I don't have faith in USPS when shipping a one piece unless it is in a wooden box or carpet tube I still have a $1400 dollar claim at large over 2 years.

kennym · April 27, 2025, 06:24:28 PM

It just means it went to KC and sat for 3 days, then went to Chicago for some reason???

Watsonjay · April 27, 2025, 06:32:05 PM

Does that mean it was supposed to head south(Florida) not north??

kennym · April 27, 2025, 07:08:40 PM

Not sure where it is headed, just got notice it's in Dallas now...

Priority is a joke and don't even think about Ground Advantage with them...