TG BOW SWAP 2011 (pics and post)

NTD · March 12, 2011, 04:42:00 PM

Great work Dan, someone will be happy to get that bow!

Pat B · March 12, 2011, 04:44:00 PM

Very nice Dan. I like everything about it. The back is way cool!

eagleone · March 12, 2011, 04:59:00 PM

sweet bow dan!

Dave Bowers · March 12, 2011, 05:48:00 PM

very nice looking

Dave Bowers · March 12, 2011, 06:16:00 PM

I got my trade bow finished up yesterday; actually still have to build a good string and silencer for it. But she's ready to go and shoots pretty good.

Sorry no full draw pic, its just me home tonight.

NTD · March 12, 2011, 06:35:00 PM

Looks good Dave, Nice camo Job.

Dave Bowers · March 12, 2011, 06:51:00 PM

Thanks I was trying something new

BoonRoto · March 12, 2011, 07:18:00 PM

Some nice bows on here great work gents.

Dan Landis · March 12, 2011, 09:17:00 PM

Thanks everyone for all the good comments. It was a real learining experience for me, enjoyed it a lot....Dan

No-sage · March 12, 2011, 09:23:00 PM

Dang..... two beautiful bows in a row laid out on a pile of firewood

You guys must not believe in bad Ju-Ju like I do.

Dave Bowers · March 12, 2011, 11:06:00 PM

HAHA...I didn't even notice that

KellyG · March 13, 2011, 01:30:00 AM

Well gentel men those are great looking bow. I know ****** and ******* are going to love them. Just let me know when the are shipped.
I will mark you as complete but not shipped.
Thanks,
Kelly

b.glass · March 13, 2011, 08:54:00 AM

Whow! Nice bows Dan and Dave! Really putt'n on the pressure aren't ya!

Vanillabear, I like the looks of that bow. So you glued in that profile?

vanillabear? · March 13, 2011, 08:59:00 AM

b.glass · March 13, 2011, 09:03:00 AM

Ok, so I'm working on a bow that I might do for the trade bow if it works out. I know I should add pics of my progress but I want to run something by you all first. I was reading that the reason hickory takes a set more easily could be that it is so strong in tension that it overpowers it's own belly. So I decided to trap the back to see if that helps. I also want to use a rawhide backing because it is a board and although it as nice straight grain it looks like it has some sap wood with the heart wood. Shouldn't I back the whole back. I'm thinking about using the bear rawhide that I have and it is very thin, almost as thin as grocery sack paper.

hardwaymike · March 13, 2011, 11:57:00 AM

Mr.Landis, That is a beauty of a bow.

I haven't quite started my own first bow yet but I have gotten some hands on training from a fellow TG'er. And with this new to me knowledge I will be joining in on next years bow trade. I just hope to impress whoever I get as much as I am impressed with all of the bows on here. I doubt it could happen but I will be giving it my best. I will probly build up my own pile of firewood before then so it could possibly be my first "shooter" on here next year, lol.

KellyG · March 13, 2011, 01:30:00 PM

Ok I just updated my spreadsheet. total 7 bows received, 1 shipped and 2 waiting to be shipped those who have received and not posted PICs should share the joy with the rest of us.
Happy building,
Kelly

eagleone · March 13, 2011, 02:09:00 PM

Hickory backed ipe - bloodwood power lam and a zebra handle. Glued in 3 1/2" of reflex. Last nite things were starting to come together....

eagleone · March 13, 2011, 02:13:00 PM

and rite away this morning things fell apart - more like blew apart!!!!!!

I excercised her and took her up to brace this morning. man that was loud! oh well back to the drawing board!

Pat B · March 13, 2011, 02:30:00 PM

Did the hickory back fail? Too bad it broke! hope your next is more successful. Hickory backed ipe makes a very good combo. You might try going a bit more narrow so the ipe isn't so thin. You can go as narrow as 3/4" at the widest and still get weight but 1" to 1 1/8" should be good.