Acadian Woods Build-Along - Tim Finished - Take a Look How it Turned Out

[LV2HUNT]

Very cool! It is amazing to watch a true craftsman at work.

[SteveD]

Great Stuff thanks.

[MYSTIKBOW]

First,    

Great thread! Thanks Tater

[bayoulongbowman]

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

[snag]

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

[TNstickn]

Wow!!!!

[Tatersalad]

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

[Tim Mullins]

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
 

[HELPER]

Try this site its call a dowel jig  http://www.woodcraft.com/  HELPER

[Tatersalad]

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

[Tatersalad]

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

[Toxophilite]

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?

[16 gauge]

Thanks....

[Tatersalad]

Toxophilite

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

Take care.

Michael

[bayoulongbowman]

A Mastercraftsman , Tim is topshelf work!!!mark

[Bob L.]

ttt

[Tatersalad]

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

[IdahoCurt]

Awesome work!

[gretchen]

Wow thanks so much for sharing those pics.I now know why Im a salesman and not a bow builder."No Talent"


Dewayne

[Crooked Stic]

Ready for more.