2018 Annual Bow Swap Progress Thread

skeaterbait · January 25, 2018, 07:10:00 PM

So while I was on my way home tonight I stopped off at a wood worker store to browse. I came across this wood that I have never heard of but I liked the look of it. I am going to make some veneers/parallels if it's a usable wood.

Is there restrictions on what can be used for veneer?

This, according to the sticker, is called Bali.

kennym · January 25, 2018, 07:11:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by TradBowyer:
home from beautiful Arkansas tomorrow can't wait to get started on mine. I'll be posting pics asking for input as well.

I shoot 3 under. I have found that tillering even to 1/4" positive is fine for glass bows regardless of shooting style. if it wouldn't be then string walkers would be up a creek.

I agree!! Just askin for preference ! LOL

monterey · January 25, 2018, 07:35:00 PM

I found balau in the Wood Database but not bali

http://www.wood-database.com/balau/

jdeitz10 · January 25, 2018, 10:38:00 PM

I had to dig this out of a couple of feet of snow, I think it will find a place on the bow I build. I found it a few years and have been looking for a reason to cut into it.

jdeitz10 · January 25, 2018, 10:47:00 PM

The suspense, what is it? Cant get pic to work..its an elk shed.

skeaterbait · January 26, 2018, 08:34:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by skeaterbait:
So while I was on my way home tonight I stopped off at a wood worker store to browse. I came across this wood that I have never heard of but I liked the look of it. I am going to make some veneers/parallels if it's a usable wood.

Is there restrictions on what can be used for veneer?

This, according to the sticker, is called Bali.

It seems my old eyes read incorrectly. It's Beli... Below is the description from WoodCraft.

Beli (Julbernardia pellegriniana) is native to Cameroon and Gabon in Africa. This is a very affordable substitute for Zebrawood. The heartwood is light brown with alternating darker stripes throughout. This exotic is not commonly exported in lumber form, but as veneer.

kennym · January 26, 2018, 08:57:00 AM

Does look like zebra.

Mo_coon-catcher · January 26, 2018, 04:30:00 PM

Quick question before I get started this next week. Draw style, split finger or 3 under? What's your preference?

Kyle

TradBowyer · January 26, 2018, 05:13:00 PM

ok so here we go. here are some examples I was thinking of. risers on the right wood for lams on the left. risers woods: zebra, bubinga, east induan rosewood, bocote, charcoal dymondwood
lams: red elm, dangerous, walnut, research

of course black glass goes with everything. so give me your opinion on some combos here

C. Johnson · January 26, 2018, 05:17:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by skeaterbait:

QuoteOriginally posted by skeaterbait:
So while I was on my way home tonight I stopped off at a wood worker store to browse. I came across this wood that I have never heard of but I liked the look of it. I am going to make some veneers/parallels if it's a usable wood.

Is there restrictions on what can be used for veneer?

This, according to the sticker, is called Bali.

It seems my old eyes read incorrectly. It's Beli... Below is the description from WoodCraft.

Beli (Julbernardia pellegriniana) is native to Cameroon and Gabon in Africa. This is a very affordable substitute for Zebrawood. The heartwood is light brown with alternating darker stripes throughout. This exotic is not commonly exported in lumber form, but as veneer. [/b]

It's Beli.looks just like zebra, only not as porous. I've used a lot of it. Just be careful as it has a tendency to wrap.

soy · January 26, 2018, 05:42:00 PM

some cool looking stuff guys !

canopyboy · January 26, 2018, 10:35:00 PM

It's weird watching all this and knowing the names this time around. Kinda surreal.

There's going to be some happy victims me thinks.

EvilDogBeast · January 27, 2018, 05:00:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Mo_coon-catcher:
Quick question before I get started this next week. Draw style, split finger or 3 under? What's your preference?

Kyle

Split

skeaterbait · January 27, 2018, 06:24:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Mo_coon-catcher:
Quick question before I get started this next week. Draw style, split finger or 3 under? What's your preference?

Kyle

Hi, I am Lonnie and I am a recovering split finger shooter...... Lately I have been shooting 3 under and I think I like it. Chances are good that I will keep it.

soy · January 27, 2018, 03:37:00 PM

split

BMorv · January 27, 2018, 06:24:00 PM

Split shooter too

TradBowyer · January 27, 2018, 07:07:00 PM

ok so here's a set of limbs I did today for a personal bow. flat grain zebra. I'm thinking of doing this with like a shedua or bocote riser OR going the black glass route with a bocote cocobolo or shedua riser....what do you think?

kennym · January 27, 2018, 07:10:00 PM

I'm a split shooter , and love wood grain!! LOL

January 27, 2018, 07:32:00 PM

Wow... That's Purty... Kinda looks Tigerish...

4 point · January 27, 2018, 10:12:00 PM

I shoot three under. Gotta love Zebra wood, goes good with about anything.