TG BOW SWAP 2011 (pics and post)

[John Lipinski]

Hey that's great! People need to post more pictures of what they're buildin' because i'm sure there's a whole lot more going on here than what's being posted, and I for one wanna see it!

[KellyG]

4est trekker that is one nice looking stick you turned out. nice tips on it.

[b.glass]

Pic-tures! Pic-tures! Pic-tures!

[fish n chicks]

Well gang I was hoping to have some tillering pics up today but last night I had my trade bow blow up on me. It was coming along alright. But, and I don't know if any of you guys feel this, but something about that darn bow never felt right. From glue-up to screw-up, I always felt like she was a misfit.

And then BAM!. Could be a manifestation of some sorts, or I just could've had my gut be right. Either way, she dead. First try with lignum, and I think i'm gonna go with it again for my recipient. That stuff is easy on the eyes.

Ahhhh the lessons we learn in the shop.

[bjansen]

Here we go, almost ready to roll.  Its in from the shop and a couple more days for the finish to cure, prior to rest, string, shoot and ship.  

Its a 62" T/D, green mountain camo everything and black glass.  Matte TB finish.  Hope you like it Mr/Mrs X.  

 

 

 

 

 

[StoneAK]

Sorry to hear about the Blow up, I have one above my head now that I blew up in the final stages.

[scottm]

Sorry to hear about your bow Fish.Brad Beautiful job.

[scottm]

Nice job 4est.Awsum tips!

[kennym]

I might get done with mine this weekend, but it IS turkey season now.........  :D

[tradbower]

Brad great lookiing bow.

[John Scifres]

I've had bows that are just plain poison before.  I just quit on 'em.  I know evil when I feel it  

brad, that is HOT!

[tradbower]

Fish an Chiks sorry to hear about the blow up.

[4est trekker]

I've been watching a little spot on the lower fade that was fishy from the start.  It appeared to be a slight defect in the wood that I noticed after heating in the reflex.  It has since developed into a chrysal.  It has been holding fine after about 50 shots today at full draw (which is two inches longer than mine and ain't easy to manage for my scrawny little arms!).  However, I could never send it off in its present condition, so I decided to repair the area using a rosewood plug.  Here's some pictures of the process.  The first is of the offending area:




I've roughly marked my 1/4" diameter hole to be sure I can remove all of the damaged wood:




Next, I clamp the bow to my drill press work table and properly align a 1/4" straight cutting router bit will a flat bottom profile.  I set the drill press to the highest RPM's and then drill the hole:




I use a 1/4" plug cutter to cut out a Honduras rosewood plug.  H. rosewood has a specific gravity of about 0.90 while osage is around 0.82.  I use a wood denser than the bow for the plug to help prevent it from collapsing on itself:




I saturate the hole with superglue and tap the plug home:




A little sanding and we're back in business:






Looks kind of like a wart, eh?  I'll leave it sit overnight and start drawing it some tomorrow.  Thanks for looking.

[John Lipinski]

plug looks kinda cool, 4est.

great bow bjansen. sure looks awesome

[Balding Kansan]

Nice fix 4est.

Mr. Jansen: Beautiful sir.

[red hill]

Sorry 'bout your trade bow, fish.
Brad, that is one sharp take-down. Very nice.
4est, I really enjoy your posts. You have a lot of good stuff to share.
Stan

[Dan Landis]

4est, Nice looking work on the bow and the plug, I'd be proud to hang it on my bow rack!!

Fish, sorry to hear about the blow up, had the same thing happen to my first trade bow also, the second time was a charm though. I'm sure your's will be too.

Bjansen, love the color combination of the wood with the black glass, looks awesome.

Dan

[4est trekker]

Very slick looking package, Brad!  Having been the lucky recipient of your bow last year I can vouch that whoever gets that dropped on their doorstep might want to keep a spare pair of britches handy    

[b.glass]

Thank you for the pictures!

[fujimo]

wow, wow, WOW!!
awesome bows everyone!!!
and that plug really adds character.
man there are some crafters out there!