TG bow trade

4est trekker · May 28, 2010, 11:53:00 PM

Shipped my bow out today on it's way to.....? Hope the recipient likes it. Thanks again, Chris, for putting this together. It's been fun. I look forward to the next one.

Stiks-n-Strings · May 29, 2010, 07:49:00 AM

Sounds great 4est, I'm sure they will love it.

I'm heading off too a local rendevous today to pick up some things and I'll be widdling on mine later.

Pat B · May 31, 2010, 11:24:00 AM

I took my trade bow to the NC Trad Bow Championships near Hickory, NC this past weekend and shot the "B" coarse with her. She shoots well(better than me!) with a bit of a thump but I will narrow the tips a bit more then get down to adding the skins and dressing her up. Hopefully in the next few weeks I will be able to get her into the mail!
I'll post more pics when she's dressed. She is too shy to be exposed in her present condition! d;^)

Stiks-n-Strings · May 31, 2010, 05:33:00 PM

Sound great Pat.

I got mine bending today about 7 or 8 inches. I guess it's time for the short string.

I'll brace it about 3" and start there. This BB Jatoba looks like it is gonna be a sweet bow. I just might suprise myself.

I built a tiller tree with the pulley on it and it's great. Also got me one of those tillering gizmos of Eric K.'s design and it has become my favorite tool in a matter of an hour or so.

I need to get my butt to taking some pics since I got my camera problem remedied. I just can't get away from scraping and bending long enough LOL.

Stiks

Pat B · June 06, 2010, 12:05:00 AM

I put the skins on her today. These skins are a different than what I had planned and a first for me. Stay tuned for further updates. d;^)

longbowhntr · June 06, 2010, 07:48:00 PM

Looking forward to the pics. Hmmmm wonder what kinda skins...

David

Osagetree · June 06, 2010, 08:44:00 PM

Come on Pat.... You got us in suspense!!!

Pat B · June 06, 2010, 10:08:00 PM

just a tease!

Osagetree · June 07, 2010, 04:25:00 AM

John Scifres · June 07, 2010, 01:29:00 PM

I'm taking my trade bow to Cloverdale to shoot it in and pick some snakeskins out from Yancey, assuming he's there. After I put them on, it's on it's way to ???

Pat B · June 07, 2010, 05:53:00 PM

Glad I could cheer you up, Joe. You've been down in the dumps lately.

DVSHUNTER · June 08, 2010, 03:20:00 PM

I got my trade bow in the mail yesterday. Awesome. Thank you Ted! Unfortunately I can't shoot it yet because of thunderstorms but I can't wait.
mine received it's last coat of poly last night. I will put on a handle wrap and send her on the way. This has been great and I can't wait til the next one.

formerbutcher · June 08, 2010, 03:38:00 PM

Nice!

Osagetree · June 08, 2010, 06:28:00 PM

Nice,,, Good deal! Thanks for posting!

Stiks-n-Strings · June 08, 2010, 07:25:00 PM

Sweet Bow DVS.

Getting closer everyday to the deadline. I'm pretty sure I'm gonna make it.

tradbower · June 08, 2010, 10:40:00 PM

Nice looking bow let us know how it shoots .

Pat B · June 08, 2010, 11:08:00 PM

I started adding Tru-Oil last night so it won't be long before her debut.

walkabout · June 09, 2010, 01:47:00 AM

haha pat that looks like either carp skins or gaboon viper from the "teaser" im guessing carp though as gaboon viper would be crazy expensive and hard to find.

Stiks-n-Strings · June 10, 2010, 08:09:00 PM

Finally got some pics guys. I need some seasoned eyes to critique my tiller. I am at 55# at 28" right now. I think it looks pretty good considering this only my third bow but I"m not a seasoned vet like some of you fellers.

Lower limb is 1.5" shorter than top limb.

Braced at about 6"

Drawn to 28"

unstrung (I started out with about 3" reflex and ended up with about 1" sting follow)

Poor it on me guys

Stiks

4est trekker · June 11, 2010, 10:16:00 AM

Hmmm...it's been a week to the day that my trade bow was confirmed as delivered to its recipient and still no post from him saying he go it.