TG bow trade

Mudd · June 11, 2010, 01:07:00 PM

DVSHUNTER..... Sweet!!! That's one good looking bow you got in the trade. What are the specs on it?

Stiks-n-Strings ........"I need some seasoned eyes to critique my tiller."......."Poor it on me guys"
Stiks.....

I'm sure there are several folks that could help you with a critical eyed critique if they could see both limbs clearly. One limb is nicely visible, the other... not so much. IMHO

God bless,Mudd

bowur · June 11, 2010, 03:25:00 PM

I received my bow this week from 4est, and it shoots very nice, thanks. Haven't had much time to work on my bow lately between getting my first car and finishing up school, but I got the handle glued up and it's ready for tillering. just got to learn how to post pics now.

DVSHUNTER · June 11, 2010, 05:50:00 PM

mudd, it is 56in and is marked 60@26 for my short draw. She shoots pretty quick.

sticks, it looks like a slight hinge about seven inches out of the right fade. I had a spot like that on my trade bow... That I still need to put some leather on and ship! But it looks good kris how was your first glue up?

Stiks-n-Strings · June 11, 2010, 06:06:00 PM

Yeah Mudd I was thinking that when I put the pics up. John Scifres took care of me though and emailed some pics with thr limbs laid over each other so I know where to tweek her.

Stiks

4est trekker · June 11, 2010, 06:22:00 PM

Glad you got your bow, Bowur. Thanks for posting.

b.glass · June 11, 2010, 07:32:00 PM

The tillering is going very well so far on my tade bow. I would like to get some pics up soon to get some feedback. It is 55# @ 15" right now. I'm shooting for 60# @ 29".

Nice looking bow pics being posted here! So, Pat, you'll be getting my bow to me soon?

DVSHUNTER · June 13, 2010, 12:35:00 AM

I got the bow packed up and shipping out monday morn!

Pat B · June 13, 2010, 11:19:00 AM

I wrote the stats on her yesterday(54#@28") and added another coat of Tru-Oil this morning. I will try to get (almost)finished pics this afternoon. I'm hoping to ship this bow out one day this coming week...I'm hoping!!!

another small hint....her name is "Flip Flop"!

Stiks-n-Strings · June 13, 2010, 05:43:00 PM

Ahhhhh Pat your killing us with the hints LOL

Looking forward to seeing this one.

Pat B · June 13, 2010, 06:20:00 PM

I took pics today but Photobucket is goofing on me so I can't get them all downloaded. I'll keep trying and post more later. Here are a few...

Pat B · June 13, 2010, 06:24:00 PM

The two braced pics are from either side of the bow. I made this bow so it could be shot no matter which tip was up, thus the two floppy rests...and her name!

That's it for now. I'll get the money shots up later.

Pat B · June 13, 2010, 06:25:00 PM

...some names were concealed to protect the innocent! d;^)

walkabout · June 13, 2010, 06:58:00 PM

amazing bow. very cool with the 2 rests. someone is going to be very happy when that shows up on thier doorstep. im gonna have to step up and get in on the next trade i think.lol

ranger 3 · June 13, 2010, 07:11:00 PM

Very Very nice Pat, is that carp skins?

Pat B · June 13, 2010, 07:15:00 PM

Yes Ranger, grass carp skins I believe. Tim Ott sent them to me last year.
Here are the braced and full draw pics with both limbs up...

longbowhntr · June 13, 2010, 09:02:00 PM

Nice bow Pat!! The skins look great. Someone will be very happy with that bow sir. David

David Holt · June 13, 2010, 11:18:00 PM

THAT IS AWSOME!!.. I've got some big gars at my favorite fishnin spot. After seeing that, one of them is going to end up on a bow!

4est trekker · June 13, 2010, 11:35:00 PM

Oooo...I really like those carp skins. Thanks for sharing your great work, Pat. You really told that stave who was boss. I especially like the cleverly placed blade of grass!

David Holt · June 13, 2010, 11:41:00 PM

Better late than never!

Working on Bow #2. The one on the right is a kids bow now.

Found this knot running almost the entire length of the bow. There aint no bow #3 so hopefully it goes away. I still have quite a bit more wood to remove so we'll see.

Here it is on the tree!

I just built my first tillering tree! It's portable! I just unclamp it from the bench when I'm done. I denfately like being able to step back and watch the limbs flex.

Always wanted to try antler overlays. Found this shed last after last season. Any particular glue I should use other than tight bond?

John Scifres · June 14, 2010, 09:28:00 AM

I use epoxy for antler overlays.

Pat, that is a cool bow. I'd love to get another set of those carp skins from Timo for my trade bow. But I guess that's be copying off ya

John