So..... I've been thinking about the bow "I" want to make and right away, I came up with questions. Most important of which, what bow does "HE" want to receive.
Whenever I build a bow for someone, I like to think of how the bow is going to be used. Different bow for different uses.
Does my recipient want a hunting bow? Is the bow going to be used for 3D shooting?? Turkey blind??? Squirrel woods??? Field Archery? Open terrain?? Treestand???? Bowfishing??? All important..... all asking different things of the bow and wood choice.
I looked my recipient up.... you know, snooped around a bit, here and there, looking for clues.... By my figuring he wants a hunting bow... for sure. I already knew the weight and draw length. I'm looking to make as sure as I can that my recipient will get a bow to suit his archery interests and needs.
What do you all plan on using your bow for? If it were me making your bow, I'd like to know....
One that would always put the arrow where I wanted it would be great but if I settled for second choice one aesthetically pleasing and able to provide food for the family :D
I was trying to do the same , but there isnt a whole lot of info on my recipient.
i normally use my bow to fling arrows.
-hov
Hmm, Never really thought of a bow as being that specialized, but what you said makes sense. I kind of like a bow to be versatile, one that might not be outstanding in one particular area but performs "well" in any area.
AWESOME POST! I was wondering the same thing..
As for me.. I am a target shooter.. I like a smooth draw.. a really fancy looking stick to fling my arrows.. Bells and whistles are cool to!
Great question.. can make a big difference in what you might build. Hope everyone takes the time to respond to this thread.
i say build what you like to shoot. introduce someone to a new style of bow. beleive me there are so many differences to different genre's of bows.each and every one has something to offer in the interest if flinging an arrow with presision.im also more than sure that the recipient will be more than happy with the thought and craftsmanship you put into it. ruddy
I want a 3 piece takedown. It's the only bow I don't have and don't really want to make. Thanks :)
QuoteOriginally posted by broketooth:
i say build what you like to shoot. introduce someone to a new style of bow. beleive me there are so many differences to different genre's of bows.each and every one has something to offer in the interest if flinging an arrow with presision.im also more than sure that the recipient will be more than happy with the thought and craftsmanship you put into it. ruddy
Good Point!
:laughing: " its the only bow i don't have and don't really want to make ." :laughing:
I did some snooping on the fellow I'm building for too. It is very tempting just to send him a PM and ask what types of woods he'd like, but then that spoils the surprise.
No-sage, if your building a bow for me it will be for 3D and hunting whitetails. Beyond that - surprise me.
I looked up my recipient too and well I had to go back to the drawing board to change my plans to suit what he likes best.
So If my bowyer is watching or reading for some info I like R/D BBI bow thats short in a sunburst pattern or a really short glass bow. I'm not into speed I'm into how quiet it is.
Shawn
I will be happy with anything I get, as Ruddy said, it is a new experience not a wrong bow. That said my shooting is mostly stump shooting mixed with still/stalk hunting for squirrel and whitetail.
Great post! Maybe we should include that info in the next sign up...
For me, I will be hunting mainly but it may also make it to the range for some formal shoots.
Good thread, I had researched and my draw had already gave some good clues,so that part I think I have dialed.
For whoever drew my name I had decided that this would be a suprise bow for my wife. She dosn't even know that this is going on,but seems I'm always doing something like this so she won't be pondering. She dose bowhunt but not quite strong enough poudage for the trad stuff yet So her bow will be target for working towards hunting, So 35-45 lbs and glass or wood. she realy likes the Sythian style curvy bows.Hope that helps,
hunting, hunting, hunting and maybe a little 3D in the future.
good luck
happy building
Fellas I'm just as excited to think about the options of the bow I going to be creating as I am about the one I'll be receiving, but if anyone is curious I like a bow thats built for the hunting woods.
You know that right there is one of the things I love about John Scifres. Straight and to the point without pulling any punches. LOL
I will follow suite...
Keenan, I would like a bow that draws to 28.5 around 50ish Or Pat or KerryB or whoever got me this year.
This not knowing who got me is killing me. Now I know what you guys where going through last year. LOL
Actually to follow in Johns step and just call it I want a bow from everybody in the swap. If it stays the same guys in I will have a bow from everybody by the time I am about 125 yrs old! Ok maybe just half of you :biglaugh:
We'll just have to see what the luck of the draw brings us.
No Sage I think your point is well taken. I know I would want to build as close to what is wanted. Obviously if you only build longbows then you probably can't build a recurve and vice versa. Maybe everyone should post a real general idea of what they would truly like. Me I am kind of partial to recurves but have and shoot longbows as well. I certainly wouldn't be disappointed with either and am kind of fishing here if you know what I mean.
i agree next post have each one specify what his intreasts are i think i got my guy figured out just from the pic s he has but then who know s ?this is a good thread for all of us brock
great thread- hopefully everybody chimes in. Im not picky - build it and I will shoot it
Part of it is to kinda find out a little about your recipient but knowing some general info would help.
Part of the bow swap spirit is to try and get to know the guy or gal (Bona) :wavey: you are building for with out giving it away. It makes it a little more personal I think and is part of the fun.
This is a good thread.
Stiks
As we're all (mostly) amateur bowyers here, it will also give most of us the opportunity to move out of our comfort range and try and make a different style bow than what you're used to making (Scifres still doesn't have to make a 3 piece though). Only good can come of that.
I know I've settled into a certain style bow that I mostly make anymore. Kind of got bored with making bows from it too.
I guess it could also be the fact that I'm a hunter, and always like to make bows to that purpose.
I hunt a certain way... I like a certain bow for the way I like hunting... I make the same hunting bow over and over and over hoping to make a better one each time......
This is going to be fun.
you know i think it was bejamin franklin who said that to him , the definition of insanity , is doing the same thing over and over , and expecting different results....
:thumbsup:
I have very, very little experience in bow building. I was talked into joining the swap as a learning experience. What I build will be new to me as I have built exactly one red oak board bow. I will build more before I start my swap bow.
Whatever I receive is up to the builder and whatever it is will be displayed in my home. That way I can always say to people "that's the bow that was built just for me by some person that didn't even know me." If it's a great shooter or an average looker it will be special to me. Thanks, TradGang
Maybe hova..
but you never know what that next piece of wood can do until you put it into your bow and bring it hunting a few times.
Ranger44, every bow is a learning opportunity. I've learned more from my many failures than I have from my best shooters. 1-0 is a good record... hope you keep the streak alive. :archer2:
The main purpose of this trade is for each of us to build the bow we think our recipient would like. Do a little research and see if you can come up with any info and go from there.
I'm an archer and a hunter and probably in that order. I love hunting but I like to just shoot too. When I build bows I build them for hunting, ie. durable, easy in the hand and well ballanced. I will try to accomidate my recipient by building a bow that he(or she) will enjoy shooting and not just stick up on a wall to look at. I also think we should all try to step out of our comfort zone as bowyers like No-Sage said and expand our ability and knowledge base to build a bow that not only our reciepient will love but will improve our bow building abilities and self confidence. We have 6 months to accomplish this. Just like with bow building though we don't have to rush and get it done by next week. Take your time and build the best bow you have ever built with your recipient in mind.
If it is OK with Kris and Kelly...anyone that wants info about recipient that you can't find here in their writings contact one of us and we will try to find out what your reciepient wants, needs or would just like to have. So contact one of us if you aren't sure and we will see what we can find out. If it is not OK with Kris and Kelly...Too BAD!!! I'll bug the hell out of you until you tell me what I need to know! d;^)
Well said Pat. It is all good.
As far as me I like all bows without wheels. But I do like to hunt with my bows as much as I like to just shoot'em.
Pat as far as me or Kelly being ok with anyhting..... as far as I am concerned you are just as a valuable part of putting the bow swap together from the get go as any of us. It takes us all to make it go and when I put it together last year I took alot of advice from many that joined and applied it so it ain't just me or Kelly. It's Trad Gang bowyers and you are a very integral part of that as are many.
Stiks
Well said Pat!
I don't think it really matters what you build as long as you gave it a good effort. Personally I have bows for hunting and 3-D and bowfishing, and some that I just enjoy looking at. Whatever you send I'm sure it will get used.
I think you all have great points and ideas. I would hope that everyone is happy with no matter what they get.
But for some of us, it is nice to have a goal.. maybe a way for us to please the other.. that for me is very fun. If I have a little info, then I can make a goal and go for it.
So I say this is a great post.. give the info.. if your skill lies in one set, then great.. I know I will be happy with what ever for the shear fun and supprise of it.
But the builder side of me wants to try to create a master piece for that person if possible. Armed with the right knowledge, I am going to give my self a great challenge.. a way to better my bow building. Kind of like the bows I built for my kids.. each one had a bit of them in it.
So carry on everyone.... this is fun. I have some ideas from reading the profile page and the ideas are flowing heavy.. so more info (if they have not already...LOL) is terrific!
good thread... fun to read...
For myself, I can shoot most styles of bows, but the last couple of years have pretty well settled into true longbows, either the ones I make, glassed Hill styles, most of which have been posted here after I built them. I have some similar by others. I love to compare features and design, see other builder's wood preferences, try to figure out their tillering. It's all learning. I do prefer a true longbow. I can appreciate recurves and R/D's, but rarely shoot them. Don't care what the rules say, an R/D isn't a longbow ;^) My main problem is physical limitation. When I shoot, I shoot a lot and if the weight is over 30#, I pay for it for days afterward. However, I stated that up front when I entered, so I'm not too worried.
This is my third bow swap, first where I couldn't communicate with my intended victi... uh, recipient. Last year I got to conversing with the buildee and ended up trying a new design... a forward riser Schulz longbow copy. I like it so much I've built three others, including one for me.
Funny how little things make us so different. :) I thought I can shoot anything. But reading Dick's reply I remembered: the only thing I can't shoot is a Hill style handle. Even a bend through the handle sapling will work for me but I just can't wrap my hand around what I think it's the traditional Hill "deep broomstick".
Now, for one of Keith's bows, though, I'll learn archery from the beginning if I have to. :) :wavey: Good thread!
I shoot everything. I already know what I'm building for my person. I always snoop around and read up on people. I definitely like this type of thing because it does connect us all not just your own person or builder. We get to see names and building styles, help with all issues anyone would have, and push ourselves to give that bow that someone is going to happy to own. This is a good post and my person already replied and verified what I was thinking. If my person needs a hint, I like osage.
Hey David What if you ended up getting a sweet yew bow :dunno: Just saying.
Stiks
I just love bows and so do others in my family and friends circle. Any bow I receive will be charished and used well by this circle of family and friends.
Just trying to take the pressure off anyone building for me. Sometimes my efforts backfire! :archer2:
I don't really care what I get, I will shoot it and enjoy it. If it is to light to hunt with I will shoot 3-D and target, I want the builder to enjoy making it for me so don't feel bad if it is under or over weight or doesn't look the best just have fun.
That's the spirit Ranger.
I think we all need to push ourselves but at he same time we need to build a a safe shootable bow that is our best. I don't think we'll have any issues with who get's what.
The Bow I got last year was a beauty! I never got a chance to shoot it much as I already had my hunting setup tuned to a T. A buddy of mine was admiring it and could not afford a bow and the next thing you know I got him shooting it and ended up giving it to him.
I ain't gonna lie I wish I still had it but the enjoyment he get's out of it is priceless and I converted him to trad so now I got a new trad shooting buddy so I would say it was worth it. I still get to shoot it a little :D
Stiks
I hope my apprehension is not taken as negativity. I plan to learn a lot before my bow is done. I will tinker with different methods and hopefully my recipient will be pleased.
The comradery on this sight is really great. I don't know anyone here personally but I can surely see that so many people are willing to help.
As far as what I would like...I don't know. The last time I shot a recurve was in the mid 1970's. I just built my first longbow and that is the first trad bow I have shot since then also. I mainly hunt but this bow building bug has made me like to shoot just for fun a lot more too! My plan is to make my first animal taken with a trad bow a turkey( that's first recently I shot my first, a rabbit, when I was about 8 and the story started there). I have a 13 year old step son that started working on his first bow with me last night. :) Thanks guys and have fun!
I shoot all kinds of bows, from 24" to 30"draws. some are as short as 52"s to as long as 70"s, what i'm trying to say is, you do the best you can ,with what you have, and don't sweat it ! ;)
What a great community! It really is fun trying to get into the head and heart of what your receiver will want.
Then there is PaT B who wants to get into everyones head :scared:
I am not particular regarding the type, design, or material used, I shoot and build many of them. The primary use for all of my bows is hunting.
Iam like the ones above. Not particular of type or design, I just love shooting different types of bows,the swap will be used from stumpen to hunten, and sharen with freinds. Just hopen -------------, :D enjoys their bow.
Well I guess I will chime in here also.
I have done what most of you done and tried to find out as much as possible about my person by reading their posts so... I'll do my best to build a bow for them.
If someone is wondering I will shoot anything that flings an arrow so.... :thumbsup:
As for what the bow will be used for... every bow I make for myself is made to HUNT. By that I mean thats my main thing. When I shoot in the back yard I'm HUNTING (as least in my head) when I shoot 3-d, I'm HUNTING, When I draw one of my bows in the house, shop, yard, or woods I'm HUNTING. Some of my bows look like they have been hauled around in the back of the truck for years,(some have) some look they just stepped off the showroom floor but they get hunted just like the others when it stikes me to take them to the woods. Do I abuse any of them, NO I use them for what I think they were made for... to HUNT and SHOOT.
The one request I have is a handle that is as narrow as possible. How narrow? 2in or 3/4in. As narrow as your comfortable making it. I have a "factory defect" on my bow hand and a narrow handle usually works better for me. But don't make it any narrower than your comfortable making it.
Whoever is building for me don't get stressed out over it just put forth a good effort and it is and will be appreciated.
I think I have rambled long enough so I'm heading to the shop.
Happy building!!!!
David
well i finnaly figured it out seems my guy is a hunter like s a 55 - 60#bow so guess i just gotta decide between the osage and maulberry and yew but im gonna make a all wood staic heat treat the limbs i myself will shoot anything long as it dont have FLIPPIN WHEELS ON IT but i love my longbows lol hope i get my mind made up tonite start on it tomarrow brock
yeah sticks, I definitely wouldn't mind some sweet yew bow showin up on my door step.
I'm a big target archer, with a healthy love for hunting. I mostly shoot and make elb~ish bows but love to shoot any bow I can get my hands on. However after some research, it seems that my bowyer has a very different style. I can't make any promises, but I plan on trying to adjust my style to try and fit.
Adam
I will treasure what ever is built for me, It makes no difference if its short or long, draw weight light or heavy all i ask is, HAVE FUN BUILDING IT.
Right on kerryb!!!
Good thread going here: I'm going to try to deliver what my guy wants as well. I'm pretty new to this whole tradbow world and am still learning lots. What I really hope for out of this swap is a different style bow than what I make (glass r/d longbows so far) that can help me become a better bowyer. Having said that, I dig those really cool osage longbows that I see others building and will hopefully be starting on a self bow or two this year myself.
Already having fun with this swap and I haven't even started building yet.
I plan on hunting with my bow. Whether it ends up being whitetail or frogs kind of depends on what my builder decides. I can't be picky as excited as I am. I'm looking forward to my first custom bow not built by myself!
I would be happy with any bow I get. I use mine primarily for hunting and even 3D shoot and practice with hunting in mind. Even an extra long bow is good for hunting in some situations so that isn't any issue either. I do prize quiet above most other qualities.
Have fun everyone!!
It's time to start making sawdust. I've picked out a stave and selected the power rasp as the tool of choice. That's red analine on the bench from my last arrow making project not blood, It serves as a reminder to be careful.
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Well, maybe not. How about zebra and wenge for the riser with quilted maple limbs.
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Oooooooooooo.......Greg. That one's gonna be nice :thumbsup:
First I like to say. This is a good thread. Some put this type of info on the sign up. I think a thread is the way to go. With 80 plus bowyers I am just hopeing I did not get a lefty confused for a righty. Buy all means put it in the sign up but it may get lost.
The bow swap to me means first and for most Fellowship. The novice like me post here and learns, and will learn more if a veteran bowyer gets it and give em feed back.
The veteran can also get a bow they my never build but my end up liking it.
Ever time I come on here I see a bow that I think I must try to build some day.
Have fun is the second part of the build but goes hand in hand with the first. I have and am happy to ask a few question for you.
It is my pleasure to do my small part, and a thousand welcomes for every thank you I got.
Now I have to go update my thread and get some sleep.
God Bless and Happy Building,
Kelly,
p.s. before I forget for next year I like BBI, BBO, BBH, HBI, horse bows, long bows, osageself bow, glass bow, them ones popping up latley with the wide yet short working limbs and the long static tip, Snaked skins, fish skins, BBB, and hmmm I sure I will see some durning this build I will love.
so heres the damn locust i just had to cut...
paper thin rings , mixed with hardly any difference in color in the rings , is going to make this a miracle to pull off.... i may have already gone too deep on the one end looking for a ring to show up , but we'll see. worst case scenario ill have to do something along the lines of hickory/cherry board bow kind of deal. its still early , i may be able to salvage it...
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kinda hard to see the twist , but its almost 180degrees difference in each end. im sure some heat could fix this , if only i could find a ring. got the cambium off most of it , but then got sidetracked to trying to find a ring. maybe a good day will come up and i can concentrate on it. i just wasnt in that place today.
what are you guys up to today...
-hov
two things...first off , ttt.
second , i think everyone in the swap should post what they use their bows for. i know we dont have everyone on here.
not that i dont think people wouldnt enjoy what was sent to them , and thats how i interpret the ones who have not posted here...that they dont mind what they get. i just know it might give someone that little bit of a nudge one way or the other...
-hov
Well this is a nice post. I like each person being an individual.I would be just plum glad to have whatever my builder wishes or can build the best and easiest. Or whatever he's good at.Just saying I haven't built very many bows. When I look at what some of you do, man I want to go hide. Just aim to do the best I can for my draw. Mabye who ever got my name will autograph it and date it too. When I'm old I'd have a lot of you guys work and special friends of trad Gang. Please bear in mind the most skilled craftsman started where this newbie is now. I appreciate all you guys and ladies.
I think part of the rules of the swap is it must have the makers and receive-ee's names on it.
-hov
david there will be a yew stave on ur door step this week late after all santa did bring ya what you wanted lol brock
Ha Dback you sound like me.....no wheels. I need to get on here more often but I have a problem of just lurkin and not posting.....I'm suppose to have some power in the new shop within the next few weeks so lookout. I'm not picky at all...if it bends and shoots what more could you ask for. I plan on building one from some sorta West Texas wood.
I found 3 staves that I will choose from. I will make a 60" static recurve(50#+/-@28"). The staves are osage, HHB and elm. I know I can make one with the osage, I have made at least two already. My avatar is one of them. I have worked both HHB and elm very little. I know both are capable so I guess I am too. Let's see what tomorrow brings.
I highly recommend everybody take the time to research previous posts made by their perspective recipients; it will help with many of your decisions. I took the time and read numerous posts made by my recipient and it helped significantly with determining the style and numerous other particulars regarding the final specifics. Fact is, I spent the afternoon and evening thinking about the bow, and even built it....at least in my mind. Golly darn, this has me excited and it may be the first time I actually take and post pictures while building one of my bows. It will be a week or two before I get started on the bow, and with the design, it will take a few months to get it built, so don't hold your breath.
I'm not picky. I spend most of my time stumpin and chasin whitetails. I started when I was kid with a red elm selfbow, then moved into a kodiak T/D, and most recently have been loving my 58" kanati. I hunt out of my tree saddle (which is why i like the shorter kanati) and still hunt when it's windy (which is about everyday in Kansass).
Yes sir Hova. Signing is part of the deal your bow that you build must be signed and dated 2011 TG Bow Swap.
Everyone has some real good views in this threas and that's make this whole thing great is that not one of them is wrong.
Just have fun and build some bows. The great thing about doing this here is I know the character Trad gangers is A+ #1 so it will all be good.
Stiks
Im happy with any type of bow.I deer hunt as well as target and stump shoot.The only thing I would ask if possible that the bow have some type of arrow shelf on it.I too did some reserch on the person im building the bow for.Im glad I did.It appears he/she likes more of a hill style grip.Were I prefer more of an locater style grip with a thumb groove.I think its a great idea to reserch who your building the bow for it makes it so much more personal.Plus if possible I want to build a bow that fits them and one he/she would enjoy shooting.
I generally lean towards a 62"-66" bow but as many others have already said, they're all good and it's a lot of fun shooting something different. So it really doesn't matter what type of bow my bowyer wants to make for me.
It has been fun though researching the person that I'm building for. I feel like I've gotten to know a fellow member quite a bit better and have enjoyed some of their insights.
--Steve
guys i got a idea they fella i got just lives up the road from me haha lol so forget the mail when i finish his bow i think ill take it up deliver it in person do some shootin with him what better way to find me a new hunting buddy ?? i caqnt wait to see his face when i give it to him brock
i cant afford to pay you gas brock , youre just going to have to mail it...
:wavey:
-hov
lol sorry lil bro but i didnt get you maybe next time ha lol brock
got to watch Hova he is desperly seeking whom was drawn to make his bow. He only has 82 to make off his list now. LOL
kelly thats for sure im a hopin he show s up at mojam this year i got a suprise for him lol brock
I have the 60" elm stave almost to floor tiller. It has a few issues I have to deal with first before I bend in the recurves. I have only worked elm once and it was years ago. I'm not sure which method to use to straighten and add recurves to elm so I'll study that. I love my 60" osage static recurves and am looking forward to trying it out in elm.
As of now it is 60"t/t, 1 3/4" at the fades and out 12" to 1 1/2" then tapering to 1" just before where the recurves will start, 6" from the tips. The limbs will beny right up to the handle and she will pull around 50#@28". Maybe I'll make her ambidextrous to throw a monkey wrench in the works. d;^)
pat use dry heat and ur forms same s we do on osage brock
Okay - Special Note to My Mystery Bowyer...
Please provide a bow that hits the bullseye (or kill zone) on every shot.
Just kidding... sort of...
Whoever builds for me has one imperative! Enjoy the process and learn something... oh darn. That was two...
va
Uh, not to sound like an idiot or anything but I'm pretty new here. What is the TG Bow Swap?
I guess I better put something up here too just incase my builder really wants to know. I'll just call my builder the after Christmas Santa....
Dear Mr. After Christmas Archery Santa...
Um... Well I would like just about anything really. Self-bow, Recurve, Long Bow, HORSE BOW. Just push your limits and have fun thats what I am going to do.
Just like everyone else has said if it flings arrows sweet!
I feel like we are just a bunch of big kids getting ready to go to a store and pick out our christmas present. HAHA
I love it!
Javier
Hunting, practice... Just plain ol' shooting. I'd like to go to some 3D shoots too. I'm going to be happy with whatever I get, I just hope my recipient is happy with the bow I make them. I'm not going to ship my finished bow unless I think they're going to be happy with it. If I don't think they'll like it, I'm going to start a new one for them, and keep going until I make something that they'll be proud of or the must-ship-by date rolls around.
QuoteOriginally posted by camoman:
Uh, not to sound like an idiot or anything but I'm pretty new here. What is the TG Bow Swap?
A bunch of us aspiring bowyers get together and draw names then we make a bow to give to the person we drew. We keep the names a secret until the bows are sent out so it is a surprise who is building for who.
The names have been drawn for this year so you will have to wait till next January to get in on the next one. It is a lot of fun (this is my first on TG, but I have done two others on Archery Talk).
Sounds pretty cool.
glad to see this , but still didnt see what my guy likes even though he posted several times. my intention was to do a hic. backed ipe mollegabet and hope he likes it. also wouldnt have thought to sign it!
Camoman, this is cool. I followed along last year and was envious of everyone participating.
I agree that this is a good thread. I think I added a hint about what I would like, but it doesn't matter. As long as its made by one of you guys I'll love it.
I'm a leftie with a short 'um... draw. Other than that let'er rip, tater chip!
I use a bow to hunt whitetails, shoot in the back yard and I will take several shots at stumps while scouting on the lease.
Anyway, I'm so new at making bows anything'll impress me.
I'm more impressed with the people on this forum and what it stands for every day.
Thanks for letting me participate.
Stan :p
ken that molly sounds awesome. im thinking of something similar for my pick. i have a 51" red oak that im workin on , and i was thinking about putting some hick on the back , and extending the hick about 6" on each end , taking it to 61". a lot easier to get a hunting weight and length that way...
-hov
Hey Ken that hic backed Ipe ought to get the job done for whatever a guy wanted to use it for.It sure would make a good whitetail bow. I hunt whitetai deer and hogs. Only bow I got is a used bear a man gave me It's a recurve.Anything pleases me.
There's ganna be some happy people at the end of all this!
Ken75 I am sure ************** will love what ever you send their way.
Camoman sit back and just enjoy the show. You will learn alot from just reading all the treads that will be posted on the bows. Old hands show us how they do it, us new bowyers asking questions this is prime bowyers 101 here.
Kelly
sounds good that settles it hickory backed ipe with hickory accents on the handle and levers.
hova that sounds good
gene time to start building some bows .nothing wrong with bear though
thanks kelly
No, Ken, I appreciate what others do for me. I got my first traditional kill with the bear this year. It was a thrill. And to top that off My first Hog the same day. It's a lot different than a wheelie bow. I can only wait to score with one I made myself or a fellow trad bro. built. Happy building.