2018 Annual Bow Swap Progress Thread

Roy from Pa · February 28, 2018, 08:27:00 PM

Ok coon..

canopyboy · February 28, 2018, 08:37:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Mo_coon-catcher:
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

Looks challenging.

Bvas · February 28, 2018, 09:47:00 PM

Some great looking bows being built.

Really enjoy seeing all the different styles.

C. Johnson · February 28, 2018, 10:27:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by monterey:

Craig, what did you do with the eggs??

Took me a minute to figure out what you meant. :confused:

That's a little plastic paint tray that I use for cresting paint.

C. Johnson · February 28, 2018, 10:29:00 PM

Skeater, I like the way that bow is shaping up. One of these days I'll have to try a takedown.

arachnid · March 01, 2018, 01:23:00 AM

Man, you guys produce very fine pieces of art! I hope I'll be able to participate in the swap next year.

March 01, 2018, 08:35:00 AM

Skeats... That bow is coming out Nice...

March 01, 2018, 11:28:00 AM

Just got a shipping notice... Someone should have a long box on their doorstep today...

TradBowyer · March 01, 2018, 01:35:00 PM

yes sir Shredd....just signed for it. Thank you much sir. Love the belly glass. I saw your note to call you before I shoot it.

Guys the bow looks really good. cant wait to shoot it. 62" 42@28.

kennym · March 01, 2018, 01:44:00 PM

Is this the first arrival for this year?

Good job Shredd!!

We will need pics and a full report , Tim!

TradBowyer · March 01, 2018, 01:46:00 PM

I wish I could but it will have to wait. There was a note in there along the lines of "call me son before you even think of touching her"....or something along those lines....takes me back to my dating days

monterey · March 01, 2018, 02:03:00 PM

Wow, that Shredd just can't let go.

Can't wait to hear what his instructions are. Probably something like "no snipe hunting".

wooddamon1 · March 01, 2018, 02:27:00 PM

Some beautiful bows being built, you guys got skills.

Mo_coon-catcher · March 01, 2018, 03:53:00 PM

Got it pulled back to 50-52# at 26". Now to sand and shoot in and she should settle in right at the numbers I'm after. Looks to be a nice smooth curve. At this point it has about 1/2" set at the 26" draw on the tree.

Kyle

Mo_coon-catcher · March 01, 2018, 05:12:00 PM

It shoots well even with those big tips. No idea of the speed yet, but it seems fairly quick with a 625gr arrow. There's a bit of a thump at shorter draws but feels pretty good once you get past 26". I shoot 26" so I had to stretch a bit to get 27" draws for most shots and a handful at 28" where it draws right at 50#. Now it's time for some finish work. Set was right about 1"
https://i.imgur.com/Xy3nYn1.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/PSewOuD.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/XKruXjR.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/qBQRHNI.jpg

Kyle

March 01, 2018, 07:54:00 PM

I just wanted to touch base about an arrow rest on that slotted shelf... Hope I did not talk your ear off, Tim... Once I get started on something I am passionate about I can be a motor mouth...

Good thing it was a Lefty, I might have kept it for myself...

I had a tough time shooting that thing... You might have thought I was Dyslexic... I could not hit the target to save my life...

TradBowyer · March 01, 2018, 11:11:00 PM

LOL not at all man. I love talking bow designs. When I was designing mine, I would do all my F/D curves by hand including plotting in Excel, finding a matching curve formula and calculating the resulting potential energy and efficiency numbers out by hand using calculus lol so I'm with you on the scientific stuff. I can get lost in it but at the end of the day, its just a device that launches a projectile LOL. hopefully I can shoot tomorrow but we'll see. Rained all day and it sounds like a wind tunnel right now.

Mo_coon-catcher · March 02, 2018, 12:48:00 AM

I'm wanting to do an overlay across the entire lever and essentially replace the lever tip with a different material before I round it out. My debate: Buffalo horn, African Blackwood, or white ash? I have an inclination towards one already, but would like some input.
I'm also leaning towards leaving the handle bare and inlaying parallel charcoal powder lines to indicate the arrow pass. Then making an India ink mark to show where to line up your middle finger when grabbing the bow. Either that or a leather wrap of either soft thin (probably goat) leather, or some thick/tough elephant leather. The bare handle would be closer to traditional as I don't think the Vikings used handle wraps, like the old English warbows. But it's not really a fully authentic version right as is.

Opinions?

Thanks,
Kyle

skeaterbait · March 02, 2018, 10:18:00 AM

I am working a bit more on shaping the riser and finished the shelf. And of course I couldn't help but take a few shots. It's not horrible and considering I had no nocking point, coupled with the fact that I am horrible shot to begin with: I won't complain for a 14 yard group.

Go easy now, I told you I was a horrible shot.

breazyears · March 02, 2018, 11:35:00 AM

Well I guess I missed out this year. I've been really busy. some really nice looking bows out their too.
have fun ill be back next year.