Trad Gang

Let me know if you have shipped or if there is problems

Thanks Kris July 4th
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Okay here we go.

The way we'll do this to insure everybody get's a bow they can shoot is assign a number to each entry. If you want in post here and at the end of two weeks from today I will draw names and PM or email to the builder who your bow is going to and the specs desired.

#1 When you post that you are in also post your draw length and desired draw weight in a 5 or 10 pound range. (example.. 45-50 or 40-50) Also state whether you will be building a glass or wood bow for the trade.
ADDED (state right or left handed)

#2 When you post pics during the build DO NOT state in any fashion whom your bow is going to.

#3 I have given this alot of thought and to keep it as honest as possible no one who has signed up to TradGang after the date of this post can enter. I hate to exclude anyone but have heard of it here in past trades that one guy or another did not get a return on his trade and DO NOT want that to happen.  

#4 The time frame for the build will be 5 months and the bow you built should if anyway possible be shot in. We will ship out the bows the week after July 4th.

#5 There was a few concerns about liabilty so I will throw in that any one who receives a bow in this trade is doing so at his/her own risk and in no way holds any one resposbible in any way should a misfortune occur due to use of such bow.

There we have it. I tried to keep it as simple as possible and keep everybody happy. So let the building and swapping commence.

Have fun! Kris

I'm in !!!  :bigsmyl:  
I shoot a 28" draw at around 45 to 55#.

I'm building an osage self bow.

WOOOO HOOOO!!!!!
This is gonna be good good good!
Kris

I'm in.  I shoot a right-handed bow, 40-45# at 26".  I will be building a wooden bow, possibly an osage static recurve with brush nocks.  

Thanks for doing this, Kris.

I'm in. I shoot 45 to 55# @ 26". I will be building a wooden bow maybe a something backed with hickory.

  :bigsmyl:    I cant wait to get started.

Kyle

I'm in.  I shoot right-handed, three under, 50-55# at 27".  I will be making a wooden bow, most likely osage.

OH YEAH! Here we go.

i'm in. i  shoot 50 to 55# at 28". i'll be making a laminated longbow.

this is gonna be fun!   :bigsmyl:

I'm in.   :campfire:  
I shoot anything from 45 to 55lbs at 28 inches. I like my bows to be 62 inches long.I'm not sure what kind of bow I'll build. I can do a selfbow or a glass laminated bow.   :archer:

count on me!!  I will be building glass.  either longbow or recurve. I shoot 50-55 @ 27"

I'm in.  I shoot a 50-55 @ 28".  

I will build a glass bow.

Thanks for organizing this Kris

I'm in and I shoot RH 45 to 50 at 27" I will be building a Osage self bow.

I'm in. 45# to 55#@26" I'll be building a selfbow of some sort. Won't know what til get started.
 Thanks Kris and have fun everyone!

I'm in I shoot 50#to 55# at 28". I would be building a glass lam. bow probably a T/D recurve.

Almost forgot,
Bow must be signed and dated   :thumbsup:

I'm in,LEFTHANDED- 28" draw, anything over 50# up to 100#!!
I will be building a hickory bow, but it is lefthanded as I just started it for myself

Yeah Highlandwarrior I never thought about righty's or lefties, to excited I guess. LOL

I won't know who your bow is going to until the names are drawn so I don't if it needs to be left or right. I assume it would be pretty easy to put a rest on the other side of about any wood bow like the one you are gonna do.

I guess everybody needs to put left or right with their other info.

And as far as me organizing this, no problem. But it was definetly not all me. I don't think it would come together as good as it is without all the input and advice from the Gang.
So how about a big THANKS GANG!

I'm  in for sure. I shoot 55-70@26 right off the knuckle or righthanded. I will be building an osage selfbow or a rawhide    backed osage. This is gonna be fun.

I am in,
I am right handed and shoot between 50# and 60# @28".
I will build a Bamboo backed bow for the swap.
Am really looking forward to doing this.
Thanks all.
Bert.  :campfire:

That would be fine except I put a riser block on it and cut the shelf already! Thats as far as I got before I stopped though, so I basically still have to make the bow.

Highland I'm sure a few lefties will be along.
If not your probably like me and need all the excuses you can get to start another bow LOL.
It'll work out bud.

Ok guys I'm in. I'm shooting 45-50@28, right handed.
I will build a glass d/r-longbow 64".

I don't mind what kind of bow I get, I'm happy with everything.

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Andy

I also shoot right handed.    
I prefer bows without a shelf...but beggers can't be choosers.

i shoot right handed also.

IN!
Right Handed. 50-60# @ 29".
I'll build a wood bow, haven't decided the species.

Sounds like a lot of fun guys.

Im in, Ill build lamnated glass. I shoot 50-55# @28 rt hand. Or 45-50 left hand suprise me. Mark

I shoot right handed.  I don't care if I get a glass or wooden bow in the swap.  Good wood is a bit scarce here in these parts, so a wooden bow would be great.

I'm willing to play this game.  I shoot right handed 53-60 lbs bows.  I'll be building a Hybrid glass bow of some sort either one or three piece.  Cant wait to see who I draw.  

Shawn

This is going to be fun.
Put me in.
29" draw, Right handed 45-55#
Not fussy on design/style, anything will be great.
I will be doing a wood bow, not sure what style yet.

Fish n Chicks is IN!

I'm building my first board bow now, but it's coming along. I will be more than likely swapping a wood bow, with exotic wood accents. This one has tamboti tips and riser back (they were added after the pics   :)   ):

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For the swap:

RH 45-55# @ 27-28" (I'm a wierdo at 27.5)
Wooden bow

AWESOME IDEA!!

I am game.

This bow will be my first shot at cedar with rawhide backing.  No shelf.  @45# at 28 if it works out.  If not I have some osage...

va

Thanks for letting me in!

I shoot left handed and draw 50 to 60 @ 27"/28".

I build osage selfbows of my own design. Lefty or righty. And none of that positive, negative 3 under tiller stuff... Just a hand tooled selfbow within 10# of target!

i am in
right handed 28"draw between 50-80 lb I will be building a trilam wood bow with r/d
this is a really kool idea

Glad to see you here on this Joe as well as everyone else.
Gonna be some nice sticks trade hands here for sure.
So far were up to 23, this is gonna be sweet

I'm in.  I shoot right handed.  I like em 45#-55#.  I'll love anything.  I will be building a selfbow of osage or hickory.  Might even slap on a little snake to purrrty it up.  Can't wait to get started.  Thanks for organizing.

Sounds great im in.  I shoot Right handed, 50-60 lbs at 28.  I too like all bows.  I will be building a wooden bow, possibly backed with bamboo. This is gonna great.  Thanks for the time getting this together.

count me in. I shoot rh 45-70lb and I like any thing that shoots. I'll be building a hickory self bow.

up top for the great bow swap!

Back to the top, come on guys sign up it will be fun

Time has been precious around my place lately, but this looks like too much fun to pass up.  

I shoot right handed, 55-60 lbs at 28 inches and any type of bow (glass, self, bamboo backed, etc.) would be fine.

I can build either an osage selfbow or a bamboo backed osage bow.

I cant stand it!It'll be like Christmas in july!put me In.Im right handed 50-60# @ 29".I'll shoot anything with a string(and preferably some type of rest if possible).Ill be building some type of wood bow.Probably osage.Maby bamboo backed.This is going to be fun!

Allright guys, Im in.
Im right handed shoot 27 inches 50-60lbs, if ya miss low a few pounds its ok!
Don't matter what type of bow I get. Im gonna build a self bow. Probly of osage maybe a odd wood though.

One note, Can not TRADE with longbowhunter. We work out of the same shop.....that would be no fun.

Thanks for letting me play,
Bobby Boswell

OK... you talked me into it.

Right handed 50-60lbs at 26in.
Like scottm said will shoot anything.

I will be making a selfbow out of osage.
Ready to get started.

The only thing is CAN NOT TRADE WITH...."BOSWELL"
I've seen his bows and NO THANKS. HaHa
Nah we work off the same vice about half the time so that wouldn't work out to well for us.

Boswell and Longbowhntr...
Got it. I'll make sure you guys don't geteachothers bows, although it would save you on shipping. LOL

Wish I was confident enough to be in.  Don't see anyone desiring a 38lb bow at 28" which is my speciality. Maybe next year.  You guys have a great time and I can't wait to see how it turns out.  :bigsmyl:  

This is a great idea.

I wish I was better at this Bow Building because I would have liked to get in on this as well.  My bows are no way near the standard to be sending out to people.  Hopefully next year or so someone will do another of these and I will be able to participate. Good luck all

Please add me to the list, I am right handed  48#to50#@27or 28
I will be building a Boo backed bow using Brazillan Cherry (Jabota) for main lamiination, not sure just yet, what  to use in riser. If possible try not to pare myself and Ranger 3 .We are neighbors, and help each other out with bows.
              Thanks Pete

We just might do it next year. Looks like we are having a pretty good turn out right now.

If not every year maybe every two years.

When do I get to find out who I drew?  Man I'm ready to get started.  

Shawn

I posted at the beginning of the sign up that I would draw in two weeks.
I know what you mean Shawn I'm kinda anxious to find out who get's who. I will shut down the sign up next saturday and then start sending PM's and emails.
I'll have to get each participants address and get everthing sorted out so everybody know's what draw length and poundage to build and who to ship to when the bow is done.

Kris

I'm one of the newbies and not good enough to share my attmepts yet.  This sounds like lots of fun!  Lots of pics!  Please!

OK I'm in. My son and I will build a glass hybred longbow out of local WI. woods ( maple, walnut, red elm, ect.) Shoot righty, 50-55, sounds like fun. Great idea Stiks.

Count me in. I shoot right handed, 50-55# @ 28" would be fine. I will build a 3-piece take down glass longbow.

This sounds like fun. Count me in! I shoot Right handed anything 45-55#'s @ 27-28" would be great !

I will build a selfbow.

John

I want to do this too! My biggest problem is that I don't have a heated place to work in and this is the coldest, snowiest Febuary I can remember. I'll do my best though!

I will be making a bamboo backed hickory or osage.

I would like a 50ish pounder at 26 inches. Right handed.

QuoteOriginally posted by Stiks-n-Strings:
I posted at the beginning of the sign up that I would draw in two weeks.
I know what you mean Shawn I'm kinda anxious to find out who get's who. I will shut down the sign up next saturday and then start sending PM's and emails.
I'll have to get each participants address and get everthing sorted out so everybody know's what draw length and poundage to build and who to ship to when the bow is done.

Kris

Kris this is mighty awesome of you to do. Can't wait to get started!

Bona, Bows don't have to be built and shipped until July 4th.

Yeah Bona, Like Pat said we stretched this out to give everybody ample time to build a bow for the trade so that we could get as much participation as possible. Alot of busy folks who need it.
 
I'm like you I don't have a heated garage so when ever I work on one this time of year it's very little. Glad to see you are in though we've got a plenty signin up, actually alot more than I thought it would be. This needs to become an anual or at at least bi-anual event.

I am going to start gathering info such as addresses and the sort tonight through PM's. I will contact every one who is in from now until saturday and shut the listing down on saturday and start sending info to who your build is for and the specs on sunday or monday.
Kris

PM'ed every one on first two pages of post.

I will get he rest by saturday.

Im in, I shoot 45-60# @ 29" right handed. I will be building either a HBI or a plain hickory. Just wondering how you ship your bows, can you get boxes from the US postal service??

I get a carpet tube from Menard's or anywhere they sell carpet, they are free

I second the carpet tube. I got one from lowes  for free and cut it in pieces for shipping. They are strong and lightweight. Don't forget the insurance.

I use PVC pipes to ship bows. For most straight limb or R/D bows 3" to 4" thin walled PVC works well and is strong and light. I use slide on caps or the temporary PVC caps and lots of padding shipping tape. I have seen bows shipped in two of the triangular boxes spliced together to make a long box but have never tried it. Check out USPS.com for size, shape and weight regs and make your shipping container as close to their description. Odd shaped packages are charged more.
 Also when I ship a bow it is USPS, PRIORITY with Delivery Confirmation. Trying to get any shipper to pay for a damaged bow is difficult because you have to prove it's value to them even if they take your money for insurance. By shipping USPS priority with delivery confirmation fewer people handle the package in route and you can trace it if it is lost.

Add me to the list- I shoot a 45-55# @ 27" right handed. I'll be building a glass bow- most likely a RD longbow.

You can get most recurves into a 5" PVC tube, especially if you string it partially to lessen the bend.  Make sure your overall dimensions (length and girth) are less than 84" and you'll avoid domestic balloon charges.  A bow should not cost more than $20 to ship domestically, even with insurance.  But since you won't have a bill of sale in this case, trying to collect on insurance will be difficult.

I have heard from many people that getting anyone to pay up on insurance claims is difficult, but for only a couple bucks to me it is a no brainer. At least with it you have a chance to recoup your losses instead of being left with your you know what in hand and nothin else to show for it.

Only a few days to get in on this, sign up end at 12 midnight Saturday.

Sent out the rest of the PM's we'll see if we get any more and I will start sending out info of who your bow is for and the specs.

Bowur: you need to get me some contact info, I can't PM you or email and I need your address and conatact info so I can send you your build specs and who you will be shipping to.
Kris

I use PVC tubes and use USPS, Priority with Delivery Confirmation to ship any bows I send out. Check out the USPS website for size, shape and weight restrictions and shipping costs. I don't insure any bows I send because proving their value to the USPS is almost impossible so generally coverage is iffy. The USPS has never lost or severely damaged any bows I've shipped out through them.

Looking foward to getting started !

Ok, thanks for the shipping help, does it usually cost like $10 or less through usps priority? I calculated around $7.

still room?

IF so i'll jump in, if not, no big deal, just let me know...looks like a good time.

My swap will be a wood bow.  Laminate or self I'm not sure yet.

I shoot rt handed 28" 55-65 lbs.

Mastin03,
You are In!
taking names till midnight Saturday Feb 20th.

I'm in too!  I'll make a r/d bamboo backed bow.
I shoot Lefty, 3 under, around 50# at 27 "
This will be good!  Thanks Kris

Glad I checked the message board today!!  I'm in!  I've only made 4 bows so far but I'm proud of every one of them.

I shoot 45-50# RH (and I'm short, 65"tall)  :(  

I'll make a wood self bow most likely backed with one of the million timber rattlers here in SE Georgia.

I CAN'T WAIT!!  :bigsmyl:

Put me in. I would like a 45-55 @27" RH. I'll be building a selfbow. Possibly whiteoak or osage. This is a great idea.   I would prefer a selfbow of some sort but like Pat B said beggars can't be chosy.

hey sign me up sounds good . ill be building a glass r/d long bow and i shoot 45 to 50 pounds at 26.5 inches

right handed

I still have a few guys that need to return PM's

VA, pokeanhope, stick bow crafter, Chisler, David Holt, Kodiak Kid, Sharppoint.

Please return info to me through PM.

Again this sign up ends at midnight Feb 20 which is tonight.
Get in before it's to late

Up for the late crowd. This is gonna be fun guys and this is the last night.

SIGN UP IS OVER

I will start sorting this out and sending info!!

Finally, it's been a long two weeks. LOL

42 sign ups!
Awsome, waiting on a few PM's and I'll have everybody's info.

I'm gonna start drawing names either sunday or monday as soon as I get a chance and everyone building will have the info they need by Friday maybe sooner.

Kris

alright! i can't wait to get this thing started.

I hear ya,
I'm gonna start getting info sent out today and finish up by friday, probably sooner.

Like I said before, Gonna be good, good, good!

Out of 42 bows entered we got 11 glass bows and 31 wood bows. I can't wait to see the pics start rolling in of everyone building and of everyone when they get their bow. REMEMBER THAT WAS A REQUIREMENT, pics are a must. (unlessyou are absolutely unable too)

I think it will be a great way to get a hands on look at some of the great work we see here and have a little something from the gang on the bowyers bench.

thanks again kris, i love bow swaps.  I know your working hard getting this together.

Im warming up my garage.

picked out a stave and already  drying it.

Here is the wood that I am using for the bow swap. I want to thank Kris for setting this up, this is going to be great!!    :thumbsup:  
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I got about 15 more PM's to send out in the next day or two.

Gonna be great and it's going very smooth so far.
If you get your bow done before the deadline and want to ship early that's fine. Had a few questions about that so I thought I'd clear that up as long as they are shipped by the fist week of july.

I was in the basement looking through staves today. Found a nice osage but I have a few other options too. I'm looking forward to getting back into building bows. Been over a year. I guess I needed a kick in the pants to get me started. Thanks for the kick, Kris!  d;^)

I sent everybody their info for the swap.

If I missed anyone Let me know and I will get it for you.
I double checked and think I got them all.
Kris

I got my info. I'll be starting this weekend !

Got my info and I'm emailing Kenny really soon to get the rest of the materials I need for this one and a few others.  Oh the suspense is going to kill me.  

Shawn

So this thread doesn't get too long and complicated I will start a new thread titled "TG bow trade" to start showing progress and methods used to create out bows. I hope this is OK with everyone else.

Hey Pat B and Stiks

thanks for the hard work organizing this.

Now if only I can make a bow that stays together long enough to ship...

va

Kris deserves all the credit for this trade. He's doing all the work. I just suggest more work for him to do!  d;^)

I don't need any more work Pat LOL

Thanks for all the appreciation and comments guys but the truth is I couldn't have done it with out all the input and suggestions recieved on the original post.
So thanks to every body!

Pat, That's a good idea for a seperat post on the Progress, Go for it and Thanks.

TTT


Let me know if you have shipped or if there is any problems and you are going to be late.

Stiks

Sticks
  I have shipped bow. Have not received
          Pete

Got you marked off Pete.

Thanks

I have shipped, and recieved back, and I am about to re-ship my bow back to Boswell (who btw makes a beautiful selfbow).

I have also recieved my bow from Pete (Tradbower).

Man I better not miss the sign up for next year!!

Thanks again Kris. A job well done indeed.

I got you Fish

I guess it will be Tues. when I ship mine out since the post office is closed today. And, I have not yet received a bow.

shipped and recieved

Bona and DVS, I got you both marked off the list.

I shipped my bow saturday and recieved my bow a few weeks ago

Shipped my bow about a month ago and haven't received yet.

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Andy

Kris, sent and received

Sent and recieved

I sent mine out months ago, havent received yet. Mark

Sending mine out by the end of the week, few hiccups, and havn't recieved yet. Can't complain though, anticipation is great.

Shipped but not received!

Should ship by the end of week and haven't received yet.

shipped and recieved

Shipped and received

Shipped and received a beautiful osage bow.

Shipped and received (well then shipped back) ha ha,

Boswell

Should be sending the bow out by the end of the week.  Ran into a few issues that exceeded my relm of knowledge and had to seek advise.  That slowed me down a little while.  And I have not received a bow yet either.  Thanks.

Got every body on the list that has posted

Thanks guys, Kris

Sent and recieved here !

I had a heart breaker on my tradebow this weekend.  Yes, I broke it.  But I had another already half finished so I should be able to ship my tradebow by the end of the week.  

Thanks, David

Sent last week. Got an email that said mine would ship this week. Ill be back in GA on Saturday. Thanks Kris. Great job!

Got everybody so far.

Have not received men yet.   I shipped in April.

Shawn

Got mine today  :)  Should send mine out by end of week.

I shipped.

I shipped, still don't know if it was received or not?

Have not received.

John, heard through the grapevine your bow was received!...but don't tell anyone I said so!   d;^)

I shipped mine out last Friday.  Have not received one yet.

I had planned to ship on Tues. but wanted to get a few coats of Tru-oil over the writing first a get some string silencers on her string.

I shot her some yesterday and I really like the way she shoots.

Sorry for the delay, but I think it will be Fri. or Sat. when she goes out.

Sounds good Bona.

I think everyone thought the deadline was the 4th when it was actually the week of. So we all still got till Saturday to get them in the mail.

There are a few guys that will be shipping late but I kinda expected that from the get go so no big deal really. After all we all know anything could happen when building bows.

All in all a great trade so far. Looking forward to next years.

My bowyer spilled the beans and said he would ship to me by Friday.  I asked him to wait since I will be out of town.  So the delay is on me, not him.  Don't ground him Stiks  :)

I'll let it slide this time John   :laughing:

TTT

shipped one & recieved one.   Thanks to Sharppoint for a great bow and Stiks-n-strings for putting this whole thing on.

Hey Stiks...... I got a bow in the mail yesterday.  From Kodiakid.  Holy Cow!  Just about the time I think I turn out a nice bow I am humbled by a truly awesome bow. You guys never cease to amaze me.  I have learned so much just watching this swap unfold.

John, by the way a good friend of mine recieved your bow and I was honored to put my hands on it.  Awesome work guys, Awesome.

Well instead of Fri. or Sat. it's going to be Mon. when shipped out. Here she is before being packed up:

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I really do like this bow and I hope the recipient likes it too. It may be braced a little high at just under 8" but it sure is shooting nice.

Really, really nice bow you made there B.Glass! My hats off to you!

Nice one Bona! Love the tips.

Hey B
   Great job,  Wish I could pull that weight. Iam sure it will be a great shooter.  
    By the way I receicevd a email from my trade partner and he is a little behind schedule, but should have it here in a few weeks.
              Pete

Shipped and recieved

will be shipping both bows this week

Your bow looks very nice Bona. Any chance for a full draw pic?    I think the brace height is a bit high but if it shoots well, that is our goal!

Sorry Pat. She's all packed up. We'll have to get that from the owner. I was late getting to the post office so it will have to be tomorrow.

Bow sent. And RECEIVED!!! WOW! She is a beauty and she shoots GREAT!! Thank you Steve Russell!

I will be sure and get some pics up soon!

Oh, and thank you, everyone, for your kind comments on my bow!

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Wow Bona you sent a sweet bow and got a sweet bow, I guess that's double sweet! LOL

Good looking form by the way.

Stiks

Thank you Stiks! You are too kind. BTW, my bow should reach a certain town in a certain state on Thurs., that's tomorrow you know. I can hardly wait!

 :archer2:

Looks like a very nice bow that Steven made for you Bona. Congrats!!!

Stiks

Finally got mine sent out today. It's suppose to arrive on Tuesday to its new owner! I hope to see mine soon. Whenever a shipping truck drives by I run outside like a little kid to an ice cream van.

I hear you Kansan LOL I been the same way for three weeks. I got a message from my bowyer today and he said it will ship this week.

I sent your builder a message but haven't heard anything yet but don't panic. I'll track him down.

Sticks

Anything from my builder yet? I kinda messed up sending mine out right away, It seems like forever waiting for a return.  Mark

Bona,

You might not know this but Steven is a dear friend of mine.  We've shared elk camp several times and it's possible I helped him cut the wood that bow was made from.   You are one lucky lady  :)

The bow you made looks mighty fine too!

John

I'm getting in late tonight but I had to log in and say thank you to Bona.  When I got home this evening, there was a long white package waiting for me and I had to laugh when I saw that it was from Bona Glass.  It seems that we drew each other's name.  I'm excited that I got the bow that she made and it looks great!  Haven't got to shoot it yet but I hope to get the chance to this weekend.

Again Bona, thank you so much for the bow and also, thank you Kris for organizing this bow swap.  It's been a great experience.

Steve

PS - Thanks for the kind words John.  Are you sure you can't make it out for elk camp this year? Can't you hear the bugling right now? :-)

I'm tickled pink that you like the bow! Be sure and let me know how you think it shoots. I am thrilled with the bow you made for me!

John, I was catching on that you and Steven might be friends and could hardly keep the secret that I was making a bow for him. This has been fun and a great learning experience! I just might be a decent bowyer some day!

Thanks Kris!!!

it's awsome that this whole thing is turning out so good.

Don't just thank me, it took everybody getting in to make it go. I really enjoyed putting it together and look forward to many more.

Can't wait till next year! I'm already planning my bow out for the trade.

Stiks

Hi Kris, I just picked up your bow at the post office. Man that sure is a very nice piece of wood. You did a fantastic job on that one. I haven't shot her yet ( too much work... ) but I intend to do that extensively that weekend. Will post some pictures in a few days.

At the beginning of that bow swap thing I was kind of sceptical, but now I must admit that I enjoyed every minute working on it. And this afternoon when I unpacked the bow I felt like the boy I was 35 years ago getting his   xmas present.

Thanks again for this fantastic experience and a very cool looking bow.

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Glad to hear you got it Andy and even happier to hear you like it.

Stiks

Got mine mailed out to Boswell today Stiks. Hopefully it'll make the trip this time.

I received an email from my trade partner, on the 9th of July, he said I should have the trade bow  by the 23rd.  
  I have to stop running to meet the Mail Lady, I think she is getting  the wrong idea.  :laughing:  
                    Pete

(LOL)   :clapper:

:biglaugh:

I've got in contact with everybody but 2 guys and will send them an E-mail today. All other bows have been shipped or will be in a few days so I would say this thing went down pretty smooth so far.

Tradbower that is some funny stuff right there. I think my mail lady is used to me waiting at the mail box on packages LOL at least I hope she ain't getting the wrong idea    :laughing:  

Stiks

That's classic Steve and Bona!  Nice that your trades worked out that way.  

Steve, I can taste the mountains and am dyin' knowing I won't be out there this year.  If there was any possible way...

To All
  I cant wait till next year. I know I will be in again for the 2011  "Traditonal Bow Build and Swap", Sticks  great job, I know there has been a ton of  behind the screen work done by you .  
       :clapper:  
            Pete

Double what Pete said! By the way brother the bow you sent me is still one of my favorites to shoot. Not to mention whoever I show it to and tell them the story of how I got it from you and sent one that I made to Boswell says that has to be one of the coolest things they've heard sportsmen do. They usually ask "for free?" first and can't believe anyone is still down to earth enough to pull something involving trusting a stranger off like this.


Btw Stiks, I don't recall seeing the bow you recieved. Did you get one and I not see it or have you not gotten yours yet?

Fish my bow should be here anytime, my builder sent me a message and said he was shipping late last week so it will be here any day.

I haven't been on the thread or even the sight much, but I've been under the weather some. Sorry
I recieved my bow from Longbowhuntr (thought I sent him a msg Thanking him but I can't find it) and it is nothing less than a work of art. I'll try and post some pics in the future. I did get to shoot it at the ITBA range and everyone there was very impressed with the bow. The only problem I have with it it is I can't bring myself to hunt with it because it is so pretty and has such nice curves lol

Next I guess we should try and get togather for a tradgang bow swap shoot????
 Kyle, I mailed your bow out Tuesday and was told that you should have it by the weekend.

Finally got my thumb out of my a@$ and sent my bow off yesterday. Also sent message to Mater to tell him it was on the way, as I know he was getting anxious. I like the idea of a shoot but that might be a little hard to pull together.

I guess I should formally report that I have received my bow from eman.

I have contacted everybody and we had two guys that where unable to build a bow due to unforseen circumstances.

I have contacted the recipients of these two bows so if you haven't recieved a bow yet and haven't got a message from me don't worry it should be on the way very soon.

Kris

Stiks, I mailed my bow out today.  I have been in contact with the recipient and he is aware of this.  Thanks.

My bow is at the post office. They wont give it to me because some kind of numbers smeared in shipping. I think this is a test of my patience. Mark

My bow ain't here yet either Mater. I think we may both be having our patience tested.

What did they tell you you had to do to get it?

Razorback still had the confermation number, I can pick it up Monday. Cant wait to see it.  Mark

Riceived mine in the mail and its totally awesome bow   I've never had a selfbow but i like it alot     Tyler you did an amazing job.

Shawn

Glad to hear they will let you have it on Monday. I was getting worried cause there were no updates on the usps web site about its progress. Must have been the numbers being smeared. Let me know how you get on.

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