The blocks to BIG FOOT bow transformation has begun!

[iohkus]

I envy you guys,can hardly wait for my number to come up .......which is NOT to say "my numbers up"  :D

[tradbower]

So this is like the Mega Game , we have 3 winners Gery ,Iokus ,and  

[iohkus]

I'm far enough down, I don't think my build will be included with Gery's,but sooooon.  

[Stump_pounder]

Man, Im going to have to go over to the shop and get one of them!!!!

[sticksnstones]

I rebuilt my bow stringer today, the tips are very fine and I made my boots too big originally. Stringer rebuilt and a little extra leather project done too.

I was looking at big black rest and side plate on my riser, then I flipped it over and looked at the tracks Kirk put on the other side.
 

Then I thought, why not put a set of tracks on the arrow side?
   
Thom

[Mike Vines]

looks good Thom.

[Zradix]

That's pretty cool man.

[sticksnstones]

Thanks guys, other than the string it's really the only thing a guy can do to a bow like this once the bowyer is done with the hard work.

Might check for some leather with a little more red hue to it, this was the best I had in my scrap drawer tonight. Maybe brown beaver tail??? We'll see what strikes my fancy when this one wears out.
Thom

[Doc Nock]

That is sexy enough, ole Kirk might want to have you make him up a bunch in different colors, eh?

I've used sealskin for a couple decades but it's getting hard to find... might have to see when I get blessed if I can do that with what I've got on hand! Track shaped side and shelf plate material... slick!

[**DONOTDELETE**]

Now THOSE are some cool looking tracks Thom...  


here's a tip or two for you John....

 

 

 

 

[Zradix]

very classy Kirk

Thank you!

[sticksnstones]

Thanks Kirk! I can't work with wood like you or Mike, but leather and strings I do enjoy! Speaking of, I like these tips even better that the last ones. Very well done, that bottom picture is fantastic.

Doc, that seal is very tough to come buy these days. It's easier for me to focus on trial/failure with readily available and cheap materials than to hunt for exotic stuff.

I'm gonna take my bow down for it's sock so I can drive it to my trad shop today and look at a new padded case for it to go to and from the range assembled but unstrung.  Maybe I'll have another picture or two to post before this pig trip.
Thom

[katman]

On deck, OH YEAH. After slobbering over my keyboard the last week with this thread very excited I am on deck.

Been playing with all sorts of options on the order in my brain. Order is for a 60" TD Sasquatch longbow 52@29.5 cut 1/16 past center.. Bocote, my favorite wood, riser with radius accents for sure as Kirk had sent pics of a block he had in stock as a teaser and had him tag it for me and placed the order.

Other options considering; custom grip, black glass, veneers or single carbon back, i-beam, limb core material. Any suggestions guys?

Hope all the new ones find there way home soon and everyone enjoys. Love the tracks on the riser Thom.

[tradbower]

Another very nice tip , John were getting close!Iam hopeing that I have a package today !  

[Zradix]

Cool Pete..I'll      for ya!

Mine should be hitting the streets today...  

[Red Tailed Hawk]

Been following along on this thread for awhile. Beautiful bows and just plain cool watching these bows come to be..   :D

[tradbower]

Well the Post just got here    maybe tomorrow!

[iohkus]

katman, talk to Kirk about walnut as a core wood. I had been wanting bamboo, but he had some interesting comments on walnut.
                                Will

[Zradix]

Originally posted by tradbower:
Well the Post just got here     maybe tomorrow!

bummer man...

It'll show...

[Doc Nock]

Holidays...will slow it every time!