The blocks to BIG FOOT bow transformation has begun!

**DONOTDELETE** · March 22, 2012, 11:27:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by LYONEL:
Kirk what is the mosaic strip made of?

The mosaic materials on that block is a very dark black walnut and bamboo. i did another block using the same pattern using Wenge and bamboo and you'd be hard pressed to tell the difference.

Two down, one lay up to go here. Then things really start getting interesting...

ranger 3 · March 22, 2012, 02:00:00 PM

This is pretty neat, to see your one bow being built.

Zradix · March 22, 2012, 02:08:00 PM

Heck yeah it is!

sticksnstones · March 22, 2012, 02:40:00 PM

You know what they say about guys with big hands... they need a big grip on their bow!

That sharpie on the riser block looks like my big grip bigfoot! Watching the woods and grains has been very cool, but this is the moment where I finally can see the first hint at a bow inside that block!

Looking good on your block too Pete!!!
Thom

sticksnstones · March 22, 2012, 02:41:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by ranger 3:
This is pretty neat, to see your one bow being built.

Is it ever! Not only can Kirk build a bow, and build it beautifully, but he can put up with us guys asking for pictures and offers up some videos to boot. That guy is a good dude

Zradix · March 22, 2012, 04:10:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by sticksnstones:

QuoteOriginally posted by ranger 3:
This is pretty neat, to see your one bow being built.
Is it ever! Not only can Kirk build a bow, and build it beautifully, but he can put up with us guys asking for pictures and offers up some videos to boot. That guy is a good dude [/b]

X..a lot

Zradix · March 22, 2012, 04:11:00 PM

Thom..you were talking about us 3 covering a wide spectrum of choices.

I'm getting a very small, high wrist grip...lol

tradbower · March 22, 2012, 04:41:00 PM

something for Kirk to deal with all the snow

Kirk do you know this guy ?

sticksnstones · March 22, 2012, 04:46:00 PM

I also like a high wrist, but I've got big hands so I requested an extra big grip. Actually I've never held a bow that felt like the handle was big enough.

My favorite grip so far is my Quinn recurve. I bought one after reading a bunch of threads about people complaining about how they are "just too big and blocky"

I did hand traces for Kirk and emailed a few measurements along with a DVD of me shooting some bows. I figured the more he knew the better my chances of getting something good for me!

I also asked for the grip to be as far up to the shelf as reasonable. I have one bow where the arrow almost touches my knuckle and I like it! We'll see where it all ends up!

Hopefully we'll get to see some pics of a one piece soon!

tradbower · March 22, 2012, 05:05:00 PM

I have to agree the outline of the riser on the block of wood gives a glimps of what is inside,the wait gets harder from here on in.

**DONOTDELETE** · March 22, 2012, 05:57:00 PM

With that gray fur, and sun glasses he looks like quite a few guys i know....i need a hint please.

This was what i woke up to this am...

sticksnstones · March 22, 2012, 06:13:00 PM

Wow that's gorgeous, looks cold, but gorgeous!
Thom

tradbower · March 22, 2012, 07:18:00 PM

Have to agree with Sticks. Is this where Gracie get to do her running?
The pic above is of a freind of mine, but when I first saw your pic Kirk I thought you and Martin could be related.

**DONOTDELETE** · March 22, 2012, 08:33:00 PM

Yup... She's got a full acre to run and she LOVES the snow! Our 5 mo. old Springer named "Gracie" for you guys that haven't seen my shop helper.

She was a bit younger in this photo. My official "Bow Inspector".

no bow pics yet John... maybe later this eve....Kirk

sticksnstones · March 22, 2012, 08:40:00 PM

Ah man, don't let her eat too much "bow snot" it might effect her growth!

Zradix · March 22, 2012, 08:44:00 PM

I love the look of snow piled up on bare branches

....but there's a time for it and the end of March ain't it...lol

She's gettin big..

iohkus · March 22, 2012, 10:28:00 PM

I am PUMPED........believe it or not I have a TD sasquatch ordered in zebrawood and black glass!! Just looking at those beautifully grained risers has me drooling. Great thread, and love the videos Kirk. PLEASE follow it up to the completed bows. Can't wait for mine!
Also, didn't know about the walnut/bamboo comparision, interesting.

**DONOTDELETE** · March 23, 2012, 01:25:00 AM

Well it's getting late here and I'm ready to hit the shower and dive into the sack....But first...

We have something resembling a bow here i thought I'd post.

First off we have the parts

And here is the step by step going into the form.

Now we are cooking!

Notice those wedges there? That's my insurance i get good tight lamination's in the belly ramps without turning up the pressure to much

Here ya go John, Yours is the first one that has got the right shape.

Sixby · March 23, 2012, 03:07:00 AM

Those green limbs are so cool!!!!!

God bless you all, Steve

tradbower · March 23, 2012, 06:11:00 AM

Kirk thanks for all the pics its great seeing the pieces of wood coming together making bows.Keep the pics coming!!!!