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The blocks to BIG FOOT bow transformation has begun!

Started by Zradix, March 15, 2012, 10:59:00 AM

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sticksnstones

#280
March 27, 2012, 11:57:00 PM
I might have to cover my arrows in calf hair, cause I don't want to cover any of that up with a shelf or side plate!

I love the color of the yew on the side profile.

John, you're 100% right. Kirk did catch some amazing bocote swirls in that fang!!!

I'd buy a lottery ticket, but I've already hit the jackpot!
Thom

iohkus

#281
March 28, 2012, 12:06:00 AM
Holy Cow! What's the draw-weight on that Thom?

     "U musta bea biga guy"   :scared:
Hmmmmm. I know you think you understand what you thought I said, but I'm
not sure that what you heard is what I actually meant!

sticksnstones

#282
March 28, 2012, 12:15:00 AM
Last I heard it was 67# at 32" on a 60" bow! Kirk was going to trim it down to around 56@32.

I'm 6'4", 210 lean pounds, I can't find sleeves long enough, or gloves or hats that will fit. My biggest reason for ordering a custom bow was to find a grip big enough to wrap my hands around.

I don't want another longbow that feels like a martini glass!
Thom

sticksnstones

#283
March 28, 2012, 12:17:00 AM
BTW John, we've come a long way with Kirk on this thread!!!!
 

Zradix

#284
March 28, 2012, 12:21:00 AM
!!! WOW !!!
That is one PRETTY bow Thom!

I really like the looks of the yew.

Nice choice!
If some animals are good at hunting and others are suitable for hunting, then the Gods must clearly smile on hunting.~Aristotle

..there's more fun in hunting with the handicap of the bow than there is in hunting with the sureness of the gun.~ F.Bear

Zradix

#285
March 28, 2012, 12:22:00 AM
Remember this....

 
If some animals are good at hunting and others are suitable for hunting, then the Gods must clearly smile on hunting.~Aristotle

..there's more fun in hunting with the handicap of the bow than there is in hunting with the sureness of the gun.~ F.Bear

Zradix

#286
March 28, 2012, 12:23:00 AM
HA!

You beat me to it!
  :biglaugh:    :biglaugh:
If some animals are good at hunting and others are suitable for hunting, then the Gods must clearly smile on hunting.~Aristotle

..there's more fun in hunting with the handicap of the bow than there is in hunting with the sureness of the gun.~ F.Bear

Zradix

#287
March 28, 2012, 12:24:00 AM
We sure have...
I believe there's still some more excitement we'll be able to see before we get to touch em...
If some animals are good at hunting and others are suitable for hunting, then the Gods must clearly smile on hunting.~Aristotle

..there's more fun in hunting with the handicap of the bow than there is in hunting with the sureness of the gun.~ F.Bear

sticksnstones

#288
March 28, 2012, 12:28:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Zradix:
HA!

You beat me to it!
   :biglaugh:      :biglaugh:  
That's funny!!!

I always run a leather grip, and some sort of shelf and side plate. Have you figured out anything for this??? I just can't get myself to consider covering up any of that magic.

Maybe I need a second bow...

Naw, just messing with TG on that one  :)
Thom

Zradix

#289
March 28, 2012, 12:41:00 AM
I normally use a bare wood grip.
I've used a little felt on the grip a couple times but have always ended up removing it.

I have always used a bear brand carpet type rest with some felt up the window.
Just to keep that dreaded "tonk" noise away when "the magic minute" finally comes.

I did get a martin carpet rest for this bow.
Seems very similar except it's black.

The bear hair is tan..not sure what will look better.

Sure am thinking about the minimalist approach...


.....at this moment I'm thinking I'll need to bring a blanket with me into the woods to lay my bow on when I take my nap....

I don't think I even have a nice enough wall in my house to hang mine on.
If some animals are good at hunting and others are suitable for hunting, then the Gods must clearly smile on hunting.~Aristotle

..there's more fun in hunting with the handicap of the bow than there is in hunting with the sureness of the gun.~ F.Bear

Zradix

#290
March 28, 2012, 12:44:00 AM
...but I have been playing around tonight with homemade and store bought stains trying to figure out what my arrows are going to look like.
If some animals are good at hunting and others are suitable for hunting, then the Gods must clearly smile on hunting.~Aristotle

..there's more fun in hunting with the handicap of the bow than there is in hunting with the sureness of the gun.~ F.Bear

sticksnstones

#291
March 28, 2012, 01:02:00 AM
I was thinking brown beaver tail for everything, now I'm thinking i should leave the grip alone and just start with calf hair for both.

For arrows, I've got a pig hunt coming up quick, I'm gonna run some aluminums for that one.

I'm thinking I might try black walnut footed douglas fir shafts after that. It's a pain that I can't get any wood shaft long enough or me without footing 6-8" of hardwood on the end.
Thom

Zradix

#292
March 28, 2012, 01:09:00 AM
That extra 1.5" you need is a bummer.

Never heard of a big and tall shop for shafts.

Doesn't help keep the price down either..   "[dntthnk]"

Footed shafts are very cool though!
If some animals are good at hunting and others are suitable for hunting, then the Gods must clearly smile on hunting.~Aristotle

..there's more fun in hunting with the handicap of the bow than there is in hunting with the sureness of the gun.~ F.Bear

sticksnstones

#293
March 28, 2012, 01:16:00 AM
Right, but as long as you are footing you may as well put a bunch on the end and make spining arrows easier on yourself! I suspect this bow will be too much for my garden stake/bamboo arrows  :)

I've got a few contacts I'll be reaching out too after my pig hunt!
Thom

**DONOTDELETE**

#294
March 28, 2012, 01:40:00 AM
What? You guys don't want the Sasquatch fur i was going to put on the shelf?   :dunno:  

you guys really know how to spoils a surprise.   :p

sticksnstones

#295
March 28, 2012, 01:47:00 AM
Well, as long as it isn't my fur... It's good with me    :thumbsup:

**DONOTDELETE**

#296
March 28, 2012, 02:01:00 AM
Ok.... I got the film uploaded here. You'll notice that she's looking more like a recurve at this low brace height. i got her set at 7". i can't believe i didn't twist her up a bit before shooting this film clip.    "[dntthnk]"  

That explains the buzz i was feeling. at 7.5" she smoothed out nicely.

We have lift off!


http://youtu.be/XKRPPu8S7iw

btw.... she definitely hits where you look John.



i apologize for getting your poundage off so far. a guy just does the best he can. That reading was at  29.25" draw.

sticksnstones

#297
March 28, 2012, 02:11:00 AM
Well worth staying up with the bar crowd to see this posted at 2am local!

I hope John can settle into you missing his requested poundage by that fraction!    :laughing:

Zradix

#298
March 28, 2012, 02:25:00 AM
so now I'm the bar crowd eh?....   :saywhat: .lol

7.5 sounds perfect..just far enough to clear the winter layers.

That is just plain uncanny on the draw weight.

Most guys are lucky to get in the +-4#.

Thank you so very much once again Sir Kirk!

oh...I replied to the pm Kirk.
I think you achieved perfection on that other issue too.   :notworthy:    :notworthy:    :notworthy:    :notworthy:
If some animals are good at hunting and others are suitable for hunting, then the Gods must clearly smile on hunting.~Aristotle

..there's more fun in hunting with the handicap of the bow than there is in hunting with the sureness of the gun.~ F.Bear

tradbower

#299
March 28, 2012, 03:54:00 AM
Wow! !!   Went to watch some TV and fell asleep looks like I missed everything
   Kirk fantasticjob on bows can't wait to see it in person.YOU were right on the grain pattern in my riser.What did you use for tip overlays on my bow?
Thom and John you have a set of sisters anyone would be proud to. OWN.Just great looking bows. I know you're

like me Cant wait to shoot em. More in morning still half asleep
"Never to old to learn something new"
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