2018 Annual Bow Swap Progress Thread

Roy from Pa · February 28, 2018, 05:03:00 AM

Very nice Craig.

canopyboy · February 28, 2018, 07:18:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by TradBowyer:
ok so the most exercise some people get is jumping to conclusions but I noticed it's a lefty and I haven't looked through everyone recently but the last time I looked I was the only one....just saying. oh and jealousy will get you no where.

If it was me, I'd have reversed the images to mess with you. Just sayin'...

So I'm tracking one bow in the mail and one bow is ready to ship once the recipient gets his bow built. Not that anyone seems to need extra motivation so far this year -- I've seen some amazing progress.

Roy from Pa · February 28, 2018, 07:35:00 AM

That will be the best bow tradbowyer ever had..

kennym · February 28, 2018, 08:25:00 AM

Craig, that is a nice one!!

Reverse the image, hmmmm..

C. Johnson · February 28, 2018, 10:31:00 AM

Thank you guys!

That's a real compliment coming from you guys. I've seen pictures of you guy's work and it's beautiful!

February 28, 2018, 10:48:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by kennym:

Reverse the image, hmmmm..

Are you referring to me... LOL... I have been busy and not getting enough sleep... :rolleyes: I guess I forgot... Damn...

He's probably good at shaking his presents at Christmas and guessing what's inside too...

Wow... Looking nice Johnson... I am trying to not get my hopes up...

beachbowhunter · February 28, 2018, 11:50:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by 4 point:
I got the final coats of finish on this weekend and got a string made. I think she's good to go!

Beautiful work 4 Point. I really like to see risers that have really been sculpted.

Do you have a tip wedge in there?

Roy from Pa · February 28, 2018, 12:01:00 PM

Nice...

TradBowyer · February 28, 2018, 01:36:00 PM

very nice 4 pt

LOL Roy well you got me on that one...I got nothing

forget shaking gifts...I just open them

monterey · February 28, 2018, 05:30:00 PM

Everybody is doing some real nice stuff!!

Craig, what did you do with the eggs??

I cut some wood for the form today.

kennym · February 28, 2018, 05:33:00 PM

I looked at my victim's trade bow as I walked by. Then went fishin....

Mo_coon-catcher · February 28, 2018, 05:42:00 PM

The bows are still looking awesome!
I got mine back to 23" and is pulling 45#. It's looking like it'll end up about 50# by te time i get it to its full draw. I usually stop on the tree and sand and shoot in the bow the last couple inches. So I've got about 3" to go before that point. It should be just touching 50# at that point. I do t think I'll have to heat treat to get them weight. I don't think I want to with this stave anyway as there are a few flaws that it might make worse by putting more stress on the sapwood back. I've been trying to correct a bit of string alignment issue by tillering it in, but it just isn't wanting to move yet. So I'll have to use some heat to bring it in. Otherwise the only heat will be used to bend the levers to match the curve of the bent bow.
The web browser won't allow me to log in through my phone, so atleast for now the links are the best I can do.
https://i.imgur.com/6T5j5bL.jpg

Kyle

skeaterbait · February 28, 2018, 05:57:00 PM

I managed to squeak a little time in the shop tonight and started shaping the riser. It looks a little more clunky than I had hoped but there is still wood to be removed.

If I keep this up I may actually end up with a bow-like object to send out.

Forwardhandle · February 28, 2018, 06:13:00 PM

Nice looking bow Skeater !

Dannon · February 28, 2018, 06:31:00 PM

Lookin good skeaterbait!

Dannon · February 28, 2018, 06:32:00 PM

I got some band saw blades ordered as soon as I get them in I hope to get started. Although I have decided on some changes. I think I need to order a few more items from Kenny.

soy · February 28, 2018, 06:33:00 PM

oh man it has started....busy working in the shope when I see not only usps but ups and fed ex roll through...next time lol

Roy from Pa · February 28, 2018, 07:30:00 PM

Nice Lonnie.
coon-catcher, is that a hinge on the top limb or natural deflex in the stave?

Mo_coon-catcher · February 28, 2018, 07:50:00 PM

It's a natural kink that has a reflex leading up to it. It definitely messes with the eye. It also has a bit of a hump at the handle that keeps making me think it's hinging at the center.
I think it's a few pages before this one that has a link to the picture of it before it's first brace.
Kyle

4 point · February 28, 2018, 08:02:00 PM

Thanks beachbowhunter, yes I do use a tip wedge as well as a belly tip overlay.