Messing with More Old Bows

tippit · June 06, 2019, 10:03:51 AM

Changed the grip on two more old 58" recurves and reduced the weight on the Hoyt Pro Hunter from 47# to 40#@28. Now they feel good in the hand and shoot great at my 40#@28...tippit

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evgb127 · June 06, 2019, 10:45:37 AM

Those risers look great. Nice work. I'm also curious as to how many "old bows" you have. Your collection seems never ending.

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tippit · June 06, 2019, 11:03:38 AM

Way too many bows...that's why I have no problem taking them to my knife grinder. Most were collected while I was still working...now need to start dispersing to save my kids from that headache.

meathead · June 06, 2019, 04:37:02 PM

Didn't I see on another post that you have a new pup on the way? You better get busy with the bows. That dog will take up all your time once it shows up.

tippit · June 06, 2019, 04:48:25 PM

Nate,
After losing my wirehaired Dachshund a year ago to leukemia, I'm getting one of the Jeanneney's WHD pups. Both of my Dachshunds Tilly & Cash were out of their line. I'll be picking up Pipa July 1st...can't wait!! Bow work is just a distraction, no problem interfering with training Pipa to track. My freezer is has all the venison, hides, and blood ready to go plus some wild hog too.

meathead · June 06, 2019, 05:07:43 PM

I've been watching Jolanta's posts. She has her hands full. It will be a blast.

tippit · June 06, 2019, 05:43:50 PM

She sure does...two litters at one time. I'm getting a female from the first litter. Jolanta picks the pup from what you describe you're looking for.

meathead · June 06, 2019, 06:43:03 PM

Yep and she does a great job of it too. Our Yogi turns 3 next month. He's a deer tracking, rabbit running, face licking fool.

tippit · June 06, 2019, 08:35:49 PM

Was Yogi one of theirs? They didn't have a breeding last year. I've been talking with Jolanta since Cash passed on. With John's health, I wanted to make sure I could have one more of their WHD. At 73, Pipa could be my last hunting/tracking dog.

The Whittler · June 06, 2019, 08:43:11 PM

Tippit, what do you put on for an over coat/sealer after you reshape the riser/grip. Thank you.

meathead · June 06, 2019, 08:48:22 PM

Yep from their 2016 breeding of Tommy and Tuesday. They are certainly some special dogs. I think that I would still think of this dog as your next one.

tippit · June 06, 2019, 08:59:17 PM

Alan,
I use TruOil. You can apply it right over old finish too. Also use it on all my knives handles too. I wipe it on with a paper towel and immediately wipe it off with a dry paper towel. No sanding in between coats and you can add another coat in about an hour.

PS: Where in Maine are you? We have a cottage on Great East lake, Acton, ME (1/2 Maine 1/2 NH)

PV · June 06, 2019, 09:00:30 PM

"I think that I would still think of this dog as your next one.

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Like that Nate. Picked up my pup, a Springer, on the 25th on my way home from bear hunting. thought it was going to be my last but...
I don't see myself making any bows in the near future

tippit · June 06, 2019, 09:04:05 PM

PV,
Talked to Tom. This year we are going to do some hog hunting!!! You need to keep reminding me...old and forgetful!

PV · June 06, 2019, 09:06:52 PM

I hear you Jeff,not far behind you.
you back in MA ?

meathead · June 06, 2019, 09:25:03 PM

Quote from: PV on June 06, 2019, 09:00:30 PM
"I think that I would still think of this dog as your next one. "

Like that Nate. Picked up my pup, a Springer, on the 25th on my way home from bear hunting. thought it was going to be my last but...
I don't see myself making any bows in the near future
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Picked up a new Springer I sure hope you named him Jeff. Lol

tippit · June 06, 2019, 09:28:50 PM

PV...back in Carlisle.