2015 Annual Bowswap Progress Thread

Started by canopyboy, January 27, 2015, 09:00:00 AM

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mikkekeswick

I posted this earlier but my post seems to have disappeared?!
What is the final date for shipping?

bigbob2

what ever the date, I am going to be late as I still have no usable clear glass, and absolutely need it to do my swap bow justice. As i mentioned before in an earlier post I have had the riser lams and veneers done for about 2 months at least as still no joy.Even if I can fulfil my order it's still minimum of 2 weeks to get it here then another week or two to get the bow done. If I wasn't a peaceful sort of guy I could be getting fairly irate by now [lol]   :knothead:    :knothead:    :mad:

talkingcabbage

Where are you getting it from Bob?  I have some decent stuff I can send you if you need.  It'll probably still take a week or so to get it to you, but if I can help I will!
Joe

"If your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt."

One of two things will happen; it'll either work or it won't.

canopyboy

No hurry on my bow Bob, I can wait.
TGMM Family of the Bow
Professional Bowhunters Society

"The earth has its music for those who will listen." - Santayana

canopyboy

Mike,

You can find the dates and other rules in the thread that you signed up in. Type "2015 swap" into the search function and you'll land right on it. Or find it here:  http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=125;t=012397#000000

But because I'm the benevolent type, here is the original verbiage to remind everyone:

QuoteOriginally posted by KellyG:

DEADLINE
For new and late shippers will be Tuesday, June 30th or before.
Our vets who shipped on time last year will be Friday, July  31st
TGMM Family of the Bow
Professional Bowhunters Society

"The earth has its music for those who will listen." - Santayana

soy

Finally got the overlays glued on...need to shape the tips and try to shave five lbs.or so off of it...hope to be final sanding by the weekend   :pray:

bigbob2

Thanks for the offer Cabbage,truly appreciate it  but seems I might have some on the way. Can only hope! Like the full draw shot too Ink.   :thumbsup:

ianpc

I am just final spraying my victims bow... Had to go with plan b, plan a was just too heavy. Should be shipped by early next week at the latest.

Crittergetter

Got 3 coats of buffalo hide gloss on my swap. 2 more coats of satin and it'll be ready to go north. Or was it south? Maybe it was east! If not then I guess it'll have to go west!   :dunno:
An elitist mentality creates discord, even among the elite!
"I went jackalope hunting but all I saw was does!"
Luck is when preparedness meets opportunity, I just need more opportunities!

mikkekeswick

Thanks Canopy - i'm forever in your debt  ;)

canopyboy

QuoteOriginally posted by mikkekeswick:
Thanks Canopy - i'm forever in your debt   ;)  
No worries...

 :laughing:
TGMM Family of the Bow
Professional Bowhunters Society

"The earth has its music for those who will listen." - Santayana

KellyG

Ship Dates is July 31 one for our vets in the swap. the new folks need to ship by the end of the month.

inksoup

hmm... ok... i am shipping it on next week then...

perfect  :D

best.
these are not the droids you are looking for.

talkingcabbage



Finally got the limbs profiled and on a string.  Had to trap the back and sand the limbs to drop weight.  Somewhere mis-calculated and ended up about 10# too heavy    :eek:   I'm still about 3-4# heavier than requested.  I hope it comes off during final sanding.  If not, would you mind getting a bow a little heavier?  

I just got the overlays glued on.  Working on another bow while I'm waiting on glue to dry.
Joe

"If your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt."

One of two things will happen; it'll either work or it won't.

Horn Chaser

It wouldn't bother me a bit being a little heavy Cabbage.

wood carver 2

A little heavy or a little light, no problem!    :)  
Dave.
" Vegetarian" another word for bad hunter.

Crittergetter

An elitist mentality creates discord, even among the elite!
"I went jackalope hunting but all I saw was does!"
Luck is when preparedness meets opportunity, I just need more opportunities!

SportHunter

Wouldn't bother me.

Finally get to make some more progress on my trade bow this weekend, been slammed with work. The t/d handles are set and the limbs line up nice, time to make it bend now.

Crittergetter

Ok guys, I got home today and went straight to the shop to put on a final coat of satin on my swap bow. I took it out in the sun to look it over and man this thing looks good!! (To me at least) Then I started wondering if my recipient would like it just like it is or would like some satin on it? I personally like a coat or 2 of satin on my bows because I hunt with them.  So I'll post a couple pics and see how they respond so I'll know wich way to go.          
Going to have a black beaver tail handle wrap.      
If my victim likes it the way it is I'll put one more final coat of gloss. If left up to me I'll put 1 coat of satin. What say you victim? ( excuse the finger prints! )
An elitist mentality creates discord, even among the elite!
"I went jackalope hunting but all I saw was does!"
Luck is when preparedness meets opportunity, I just need more opportunities!

wood carver 2

A gloss finish is nice, but I would opt for a satin finish because I would be taking that beauty hunting.
Dave.
" Vegetarian" another word for bad hunter.

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