TG BOW SWAP 2011 (pics and post)

[eagleone]

Im not sure what failed- the last bow I "made" HBH failed due to the backing strip- I knew it was questionable but I tried to make it work anyway.

Here is another pic of the backing, maybe somebody with more experience can figure it out.


The bow was 1 3/16 wide til 12" from the tips and then tapered to 1/2".  I started with 3/8" ipe and 1/8" backing and really thought I had it!  I stopped last nite - I was tired and didnt want to screw anything up- HA!  live and learn I guess

[Stiks-n-Strings]

If you ain't breakin you ain't makin'

Better luck next time.

Stiks

[Dan Landis]

Kelly, I'll let you know when I ship mine out.
Bona & Mike, thanks for the good comments, and Mike if you follow all the good advice you get from these guys and gals, you'll be building shooters in no time.

Eagleone, hate to see that happen to you.  I'm sure you'll nail it the next time.....Dan

[NTD]

I finally got to the glue up point...

[vanillabear?]

[eagleone]

Looks good NTD.  thanks for the support guys - managed to get another HBI glued up this afternoon- hopefully with better results

[NTD]

Yep it's a BBO :-)

BTW sorry bout the crappy pic, didn't realize it was fuzzy until I posted it.

[Pat B]

Eagleone, your dimensions are good. After looking at the pics again I see the ipe is thicker than I thought.   I'd say you had a backing failure. Is this the same wood as the last one?  How about your new one? I wouldn't use it if it was. You don't see hickory break straight across grain unless it is diseased.

[eagleone]

Pat- I hope not- but Im not sure.  I found 2 good boards at menards and cut them up into backing strips- i know they got mixed around since then.  I guess we'll find out soon enough tho!

[4est trekker]

Well, I had a few hours free tonight so I got my trade bow from stave to the long string.  I've got to get it on the caul before I do much more to it, but so far, so good.  The pictures make it look like I did a terrible job of following my centerline/grain, but that's not quite the case. It's got some dips and turns near the end of the closest limb that play tricks on the eyes.  I've opted for a uniform thickness pyramid bow.  I've always been drawn to that profile and love how easily and cleanly they come together with a few simply hand tools.  Thanks for looking!  More to come...  

[GREG IN MALAD]

Nate,
I really like that side profile, I'm hoping that it's a lefty.

[NTD]

Originally posted by GREG IN MALAD:
Nate,
I really like that side profile, I'm hoping that it's a lefty.

I'll never tell      

[KellyG]

Wow getting some great looking bows.

[GREG IN MALAD]

Come on Nate, I can keep a secret. Type the answer quiet so nobody else can hear.

[fish n chicks]

4est i'm sure your bow will be a very awesome shooter when done. Hopefully it's coming to Waterford when it is done too!!

[GREG IN MALAD]

Fish,
Maybe we could draw straws for it, I like snakey osage as well. Just remember to make it a lefty.

[b.glass]

The hickory bow I was working on with the wenge, glue reflex came out to low. Starting over again.

[Gene Gillis]

Man what a surprise I got thru FedEx today. Ive been following all these builds and low and behold the" Mourning Cloak" has arrived at my house. It's a beauty and has a new proud owner. Many thanks for your skills  and being able to watch it on Tradgang. I looked at this pretty riser on tradgang post so many times, now I got the real mcoy to look at and hold in my hand. Thank you John for a fine  bow and case.

[Mark Smeltzer]

Just wanted to put up a couple of pictures of my bow for the swap. I hope the dimensions don't give it away.
It's a BBO with a Red Elm core and Walnut tip overlays. The Osage is unstained, it's just really dark with a redish  tint.
The bow is 60" 40lbs@24"
Now all I have to do is make a new string and the rest and a handle.




Thanks,
Mark

[Stiks-n-Strings]

Nice looking bows! I had a bad day in the shop. blew up a static tip yew and cut my index finger to the tendon with a draw knife.

went back to shop after getting sewed up and laid up another yew and done a little work on my swap bow.

Momma said there would be days like that