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Title: Near done with a bow for Renee ! PICS
Post by: kennym on May 25, 2014, 12:57:00 PM
Finally caught up the most necessary things, and Renee asked when can I build her another bow. So I started one to keep the peace....    :D    

Pics of the beginnings soon......    :coffee:
Title: Re: Near done with a bow for Renee ! PICS
Post by: kennym on May 25, 2014, 01:09:00 PM
Here is the core and lams, amberboo core, quilted maple (with a bit of curl) that is a bit darker than the usual white.

The dark lam (leftover from veneers)is sprayed with clear for approval rating. She likes it!   :)  

 (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/kennym/SANY0002_zps75607e20.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/kennym/media/SANY0002_zps75607e20.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Near done with a bow for Renee ! PICS
Post by: timbermoose on May 25, 2014, 02:36:00 PM
:campfire:   will be watching this one.
Title: Re: Near done with a bow for Renee ! PICS
Post by: chackworth3 on May 25, 2014, 02:37:00 PM
Ready for some more pics  :coffee:
Title: Re: Near done with a bow for Renee ! PICS
Post by: cunruhshoot on May 25, 2014, 06:09:00 PM
Glad to see you building a bow! Looking forward to some great pics.
Title: Re: Near done with a bow for Renee ! PICS
Post by: Trux Turning on May 25, 2014, 06:32:00 PM
That quilted maple is stunning under clear glass- if you hit it with a little dye it really pops!!
Title: Re: Near done with a bow for Renee ! PICS
Post by: kennym on May 25, 2014, 10:02:00 PM
Here is the plan for riser, the 2 maple pcs will be stood up and glued to phenolic...

 (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/kennym/SANY0001_zpsec7ff761.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/kennym/media/SANY0001_zpsec7ff761.jpg.html)

All stuck together...

 (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/kennym/SANY0003_zps3f095e0f.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/kennym/media/SANY0003_zps3f095e0f.jpg.html)


May be all I get this weekend, other stuff to do still!
Title: Re: Near done with a bow for Renee ! PICS
Post by: kennym on May 25, 2014, 10:04:00 PM
Trux, I thought about dyeing it, but with the riser the same wood, figured I'd hate dyeing it after shaping. Guess I could dye the core all the way out too tho..

It is darker than most maple already, have to think on that!
Title: Re: Near done with a bow for Renee ! PICS
Post by: jess stuart on May 25, 2014, 11:08:00 PM
Looking good
Title: Re: Near done with a bow for Renee ! PICS
Post by: Roy from Pa on May 26, 2014, 08:08:00 AM
Looking Good, Kenny
Title: Re: Near done with a bow for Renee ! PICS
Post by: carpin'mark on May 26, 2014, 03:59:00 PM
Yay Kenny! That is some good looking maple, can't wait to see it all come together.
Title: Re: Near done with a bow for Renee ! PICS
Post by: KellyG on May 26, 2014, 09:11:00 PM
well Kenny nice to see ya making bows.
Title: Re: Near done with a bow for Renee ! PICS
Post by: rmorris on May 27, 2014, 12:34:00 AM
Glad you are getting some time to do what ya want , looking forward to seeing this bow finished .
Title: Re: Near done with a bow for Renee ! PICS
Post by: beachbowhunter on May 27, 2014, 12:39:00 AM
Glad you didn't dye it. Blondes have more fun anyway.
Title: Re: Near done with a bow for Renee ! PICS
Post by: JamesV on May 27, 2014, 10:13:00 AM
Kenny.................

Now that you are out of the supply business......
where do you buy your glass/glue?

James
Title: Re: Near done with a bow for Renee ! PICS
Post by: kennym on May 27, 2014, 07:27:00 PM
James,  I kept a little stash, but I will go with Big Jim when I need more......
Title: Re: Near done with a bow for Renee ! PICS
Post by: Crittergetter on May 27, 2014, 07:48:00 PM
Heck yea!  Bout time!   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Near done with a bow for Renee ! PICS
Post by: leftyloosey on June 01, 2014, 05:59:00 PM
Looks like you're having fun?  Say, where can one purchase bow forms?
Title: Re: Near done with a bow for Renee ! PICS
Post by: TNstickn on June 01, 2014, 06:23:00 PM
Tuned in just in time.  :)
Title: Re: Near done with a bow for Renee ! PICS
Post by: kennym on June 07, 2014, 02:04:00 PM
She came in a little heavy at 42# for the first pull. Looking for 35, so should be no prob at all!
Title: Re: Near done with a bow for Renee ! PICS
Post by: kennym on June 07, 2014, 02:04:00 PM
Hey Greg, how ya been ,man?
Title: Re: Near done with a bow for Renee ! PICS
Post by: kennym on June 07, 2014, 03:57:00 PM
I like the color, think she will also!

 (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/kennym/SANY0004_zps5b18206c.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/kennym/media/SANY0004_zps5b18206c.jpg.html)

Pretty good glue lines considering I didn't have the riser ready to go til I had mixed the glue up!! Had to grind it while the glue set (no pun) there!  :scared:    :scared:

    (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/kennym/SANY0006_zps4b40d742.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/kennym/media/SANY0006_zps4b40d742.jpg.html)

And the danged overlays on there!

 (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/kennym/SANY0007_zpsa186ddb0.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/kennym/media/SANY0007_zpsa186ddb0.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Near done with a bow for Renee ! PICS
Post by: Trux Turning on June 07, 2014, 04:01:00 PM
That's going to be a good looking bow!
Title: Re: Near done with a bow for Renee ! PICS
Post by: Ranger44 on June 07, 2014, 05:27:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Trux Turning:
That's going to be a good looking bow!
^^^That pretty much says it right there!  :)
Title: Re: Near done with a bow for Renee ! PICS
Post by: chackworth3 on June 07, 2014, 07:39:00 PM
Lookin good Kenny!
Title: Re: Near done with a bow for Renee ! PICS
Post by: Sockrsblur on June 07, 2014, 08:38:00 PM
:campfire:
Title: Re: Near done with a bow for Renee ! PICS
Post by: kennym on June 08, 2014, 08:41:00 PM
Getting close, saw a run and 2 sanding marks when I got outside......

 (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/kennym/SANY0017_zpsc343c91f.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/kennym/media/SANY0017_zpsc343c91f.jpg.html)

 (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/kennym/SANY0016_zps538718bf.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/kennym/media/SANY0016_zps538718bf.jpg.html)

 (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/kennym/SANY0015_zps3bb64fcd.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/kennym/media/SANY0015_zps3bb64fcd.jpg.html)

 (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/kennym/SANY0014_zpsa37aecf8.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/kennym/media/SANY0014_zpsa37aecf8.jpg.html)

 (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/kennym/SANY0012_zps30f0322b.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/kennym/media/SANY0012_zps30f0322b.jpg.html)


  :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Near done with a bow for Renee ! PICS
Post by: Trapper Rob on June 08, 2014, 09:28:00 PM
That is one sharp looking bow Kenny.
Title: Re: Near done with a bow for Renee ! PICS
Post by: clout shooter on June 08, 2014, 09:36:00 PM
that black and red phenolic sure looks sharp against that maple. Looking sweet!!
Title: Re: Near done with a bow for Renee ! PICS
Post by: Ice Mike on June 08, 2014, 09:42:00 PM
Very nice!
Title: Re: Near done with a bow for Renee ! PICS
Post by: Trux Turning on June 08, 2014, 10:01:00 PM
Wow!!   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Near done with a bow for Renee ! PICS
Post by: D on June 08, 2014, 10:36:00 PM
Holy Cow Kenny!!!!!  That thing looks great.  I really like the belly fade overlays.  Them and the I bean really brings out the color of in the maple.  Great looking bow Kenny.
Title: Re: Near done with a bow for Renee ! PICS
Post by: Crittergetter on June 08, 2014, 10:50:00 PM
Looks good bro!! Now don't you need another one?!!     :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Near done with a bow for Renee ! PICS
Post by: beachbowhunter on June 09, 2014, 01:11:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Trux Turning:
Wow!!    :thumbsup:  
X-actly!
Title: Re: Near done with a bow for Renee ! PICS
Post by: bigbob2 on June 09, 2014, 01:17:00 AM
You de man! Love that black phenolic too.Very sharp!
Title: Re: Near done with a bow for Renee ! PICS
Post by: choochoou on June 09, 2014, 05:45:00 AM
Very sharp!
Title: Re: Near done with a bow for Renee ! PICS
Post by: Roy from Pa on June 09, 2014, 06:04:00 AM
Very nice Kenny..
Title: Re: Near done with a bow for Renee ! PICS
Post by: LESKEN2011 on June 09, 2014, 07:16:00 AM
She's a looker, Kenny!!
Title: Re: Near done with a bow for Renee ! PICS
Post by: chackworth3 on June 09, 2014, 11:50:00 AM
It looks good Kenny!
Title: Re: Near done with a bow for Renee ! PICS
Post by: Roy from Pa on June 09, 2014, 02:04:00 PM
42#  ?

Did Renee pull it back for ya son?  :)
Title: Re: Near done with a bow for Renee ! PICS
Post by: BenBow on June 09, 2014, 02:31:00 PM
The quilted maple makes a great natural camo. Great job as usual
Title: Re: Near done with a bow for Renee ! PICS
Post by: soy on June 09, 2014, 02:38:00 PM
Very sharp    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Near done with a bow for Renee ! PICS
Post by: Wolftrail on June 09, 2014, 06:18:00 PM
Wow,  fine work you do....the quilted maple is sure got character.   :cool:
Title: Re: Near done with a bow for Renee ! PICS
Post by: kennym on June 09, 2014, 07:09:00 PM
Thanks all!!

Roy, I narrowed it a bit and trapped it down to 35# so now I kin pull it all by myself!   :D
Title: Re: Near done with a bow for Renee ! PICS
Post by: BMN on June 09, 2014, 09:00:00 PM
That is a sweet bow! Nicely done.
Title: Re: Near done with a bow for Renee ! PICS
Post by: David Flanrey on June 09, 2014, 09:21:00 PM
Looks great Kenny!  I knew the maple would look perfect.  Now you need to figure out a place for her to hunt.  I know your spots are so limited.   :laughing:    :laughing:
Title: Re: Near done with a bow for Renee ! PICS
Post by: kennym on June 10, 2014, 04:43:00 PM
Don't think she wants to hunt, but that's OK!
Title: Re: Near done with a bow for Renee ! PICS
Post by: Roy from Pa on June 11, 2014, 12:35:00 PM
She should, someone needs to put the meat on the table in your house..  :)
Title: Re: Near done with a bow for Renee ! PICS
Post by: kennym on June 11, 2014, 08:47:00 PM
Now Roy...  :nono:
Title: Re: Near done with a bow for Renee ! PICS
Post by: Ice Mike on June 11, 2014, 09:00:00 PM
Great looking stick Kenny!!