117@28  that's perfect Shawn!! Love the camo blue tape too...

Yeah, there's not a one near me, and I'm looking for seasoned wood anyway.  Further into the city there's shagbark, but I still would have to cut it, get it home and get it down to size, the tools for which I do not have.  I'm attempting to respect the limitations of my equipment-I can do some things, but taking a tree down to a stave is beyond what I have the tools or knowledge to do.

Edit: crisis averted, thanks fujimo!

#117 @ 28 IS RIGHT IN MY WHEEL HOUSE. NOT FOND OF THE CAMO TAPE THOUGH.

Ok ok I got her roughed in.  Pulled the tape off and here she is.  Spalted maple/curly koa veneers, boo, koa wedges.  Walnut riser with black and red glass and myrtle accents.  

lookin good gentlemen, lookin good

Wow good looking bow!

Shawn, its a little heavy, can ya trap bout 67 # off?  I'm sure ya can do that!!

Sweet bow man!

Thanks guys.   I had to put together some pieces that I thought would go good.  


I guess its ok.  If not I have a 3 piece Black and white ebony that came in  too light.  Dang foam cores got me.

Oh wow I like that one Shawn!!!

wow those veneers really jump out!

Wow, Simply awesome talents. I cannot believe the work you all have put into the bows.

Man, I feel like such a slacker!  Everyone else seems to be making such great progress.  I've got a nice walnut board but that's it!  I need to get some stuff going!

looking good Shawn - sweet limbs!

hey...

beautiful bows are in here... as far as i can see this year people more in to this event... very enjoying to see this...

my swap...
oh i have almost finished it. almost ready to ship it off... picture? yes.. later...

best..

Awesome Shawn.

Those limbs look awesome. Of course the rest of the bow does too but I really like the limbs lol

QuoteOriginally posted by inksoup:
hey...

beautiful bows are in here... as far as i can see this year people more in to this event... very enjoying to see this...

my swap...
oh i have almost finished it. almost ready to ship it off... picture? yes.. later...

best..

Wow Ink, can't wait for those pics!

Well, worked on my swapper this morning, was up waaaay early and not wanting to make a lot of noise,got her out of form  and cleaned up. Peeled tape and found........ no probs! Everything stayed where it was sposed to and no flaws (yet)

Ground the limbs and strung her up.  Even tiller and about 7 # heavy at 79# more or less    Should come right in on target.

The maple/walnut awood specially tapered core looks really cool on limb edges too.

Then I've been grinding lams for probably other swap bows...  

Didn't happen wif out pixers.........

QuoteOriginally posted by Roy from Pa:
Didn't happen wif out pixers.........

I agree with what the old goat said...