I understand this stalking your victim thing, but as a recipient, I think that at least half the fun of the swap is getting something new that you normally wouldn't build for yourself.  I haven't seen a bow yet that I wouldn't love to recieve and I about need to be put a bib on every time I open up this thread.  :D  

I have the day off tomorrow so I'm hoping to get an early start on this year's bow even though the shop is freezing.  I need to decide though if osage or vine maple is calling to me this year.

--Steve

Glass guys, you are pulling out all the stops with your exotic (or killer domestic) wood! I have about 2500# of wood coming in form a supplier in the next week , so I am holding off to see if anything beats what I got in my personal stash.

Kip, ya ever attempted a take down? I am thinking about making one but every time I think about cutting a bow in half I get a little scared.

If I do it Ralph it will be my second. It's not that hard in a selfbow. Now cutting a perfectly good bow in half well that takes some &@))$  

I cut a few perfectly good laminated bows in half.  Wasn't that bad.

Wow Goose you sure like a challenge!  I can't wait to see it finished.

cuttin them in half is easy,trouble's puttin them back together.take lots of pics for us chickens please--Joe

Here is a take down that I made last year for my daughter..
46@27,  66" ntn ,  bamboo on bamboo..

A strange part of the bow, is that by turning that bow into a takedown, it was the second time I had to cut that bow in half..although cutting it the second time wore on the nerves a bit more than the first time.

Pictures of the process...  I'll work on clearing out the knots next.  It does have some nice reflex in it already which is a nice plus.

That does have some great reflex!!!

Lots of character!!!

I love the reflex that thing has Goose.

Thinking my first I beam riser should go with my new form. Purpleheart sandwiched between some figured walnut.

Very nice combination. I like the grain pattern in the walnut.
Dave.

Walnut sure throws some good growth patterns and its reasonably priced too.  

This will be my second attempt at a self bow. The first one I made many attempts and now the bow sits in the corner as more of a trophy than a work horse. Hopefully this one will be different. It is an Elm stave that was very graciously traded by Pearls. I plan on a 64 ttt bow somewhere around 50+ pounds. Layed out the bow and started hoggin off wood with hand tools only. I think I get too impatient when power is involved. Here it is so far... some snake which makes it super cool... Thanks for looking





Still have a ton of wood to hog off one limb and in the handle area but slow and steady wins the race... Right?

Gonna still make a BBO bow to choose between which one is better for a swap. It felt great to get the ol draw knife back out today!

Justin

That's gonna make a cool bow, Justin.

I'm too scared to try a selfbow.  Maybe someday.

I just got word from Kenny that my laminations for my swap bow will be shipping out tomorrow.  Heck, I just sent him an email with what I needed two days ago.  The only way his customer service could get better would be if he hand delivered them.  

That one has some nice flow    

I might have a change in plans for my swap bow.  I scored this rare piece of black myrtle for veneers.  Ill have to take a few slices and see what kinda beauty she holds inside.  

Shawn-That should be interesting!!

David its going to be really really interesting to say the least I couldnt stand it i cut the edge off just see whats inside and bingo pics to come.  Now too bad I need to wait to let it dry.

Here's what the edge grain looks like.  Kinda plain to me.  Maybe it will get better deeper in.  

Dry pic




Wetted pic