I got my swap bow from Bert today!  It's a beauty for sure.  He might have to give some details, but I think it's birch (may be hickory) and lovely!  I hope the picture links work.  It's my first time trying to post with imgur.  
TG bow swap bow 2017  https://imgur.com/gallery/ogVNd

Thanks so much for stepping in to fill the gap Bert!  Hopefully tomorrow won't be so cold and I can shoot it some.

That's great... Looks sweet. Also looks like a Yew Bow....
Thanks Bert.

 

Nice bow.

Hello gang,
Yes Roy it is a Yew bow, spliced from an almost dead branch that was cut from a tree in Oregon during one of the NALS shoots.
The top of the limb had a lot of little pin knots in it which makes it look kinda cool.
Nothing real fancy but it shoots a pretty nice arrow and hope Joe can put some meat on the table with it.
Cute little helpers by the way      
Enjoy Joe.
Regards.
Bert

I sorta figured it was a yew bow. I made one a few years ago and love it. My stave also came from Oregon. Guy by the name of Keenan Howard sent it to me. I would love to get ahold of another yew stave..

Thanks for stepping up, Bert. ^5

Can't remember who's name I got in this 2017 bow swap, but I have gotten a start on his bow. Sorry I am late...  

However, it is still going to be a while till it's ready to ship. As I have a couple other bows that need tillered and finished yet ahead of his.

But at least it's a start.

So, here are the teaser pichers.. LOL  

Hope ya don't mind, but I did mix a little Miller Light in with the unibond800. I've learned that a little alcohol enhances the properties of the unibond.



It also turns the color of the glue darker, which is cool with the Osage, Red Elm, and Boo.



The bow is 60 inches tip to tip. I backed off a little on the end post height, so as not to get too much reflex. Too much reflex is a bugger to tiller out.

That yew bow looks sweet.  Well done Bert and congrats to Joe for receiving such a nice bow!


Roy - whoever gets that bow I bet they are going to like it.  That osage looks cool and will only get better over time.

Not sure about the miller lite - not sure it even has any alcohol in it to enhance the unibond.   :confused:

Not sure about the miller lite - not sure it even has any alcohol in it to enhance the unibond.  [Confused]

Mitch, I never did like you...

LOL

Yer gonna love it bud..

Okay I'm gonna try to post individual pics here.  Let's see how this goes.







I had a couple of helpers getting her unwrapped. Bert included a fantastic bow sock too!  Thanks again Sir!  This bow will definitely get some use.

QuoteOriginally posted by Roy from Pa:


Mitch, I never did like you...

LOL

Yer gonna love it bud..

Not many people do Roy!     :D   LOL

I bet I will love it!

That's just great!  Now we're going to have to live up to that bow sock.   :rolleyes:

Joe, those pictures were awesome. Your kids are very special.

God Bless ya brother..

Bert, what did you use to write on that bow? Looks nice. Is the writing over or under the finish and what did ya seal it with? Was it a Sharpie pen for the writing?

Ok thanks Bert for your help.

Heck bert not many of have a yew bow. So I would say it is special.

I had no idea it was yew.  I figured birch or hickory.  I've never even seen a yew stave or bow to know what it looks like, and now I own one!  I'm tickled pink!  It's supposed to finally be above zero today so hopefully I'll get a chance to get out and shoot her.  

Thanks Roy.  Those girls are always excited to open anything lol.  Emma was being a goof

Joe,
glad you like it, please send me a "Hero" pic if you get a chance to take it hunting next fall.

Roy,I use a "Staedtler" permanent fine tipped marker on my self bows, I use Tru oil for my finish on them and put a couple of coats on before I do the writing and then do another coat or 2-3 over top.
I get them at an office supply store.
If you use an Epoxy finish it will dissolve the writing unless you are really careful.
Take care all.
Regards.
Bert

K thanks..

Bert - That is a phenomenal bow. Joe, you're a lucky guy.

Mitch - You're gutsy, I'll give you that commenting on the man's beer substitute while he's making your bow.

And Ink - The whole reason I scrolled down to this thread was to let you know your bow shipped. I PM'd you the tracking number. Let us know when you get it.

That's great on Ink.