TG BOW SWAP 2011 (pics and post)

va · June 30, 2011, 09:54:00 AM

Hey Dudes and Dudettes -

I have some string material on the way and should get "wutzizname's" bow shipped by the deadline.

If I get real adventuresome and my youngest will help, I will try to get some pics up in a week or so.

va

Walt Francis · June 30, 2011, 02:22:00 PM

Some real fine bows, everybody haas done good!

Finally got the finish looking decent, but mine will be late, it will not ship until Saturday or Tuesday.

Johan van Niekerk · June 30, 2011, 02:59:00 PM

I must admit the excitement is killing me

I finished mine yesterday so now just need to stick it in the tube and get it posted. I was planning to finished several days back but had to redo a coat or two of paint...

red hill · June 30, 2011, 03:50:00 PM

Kelly is right, Bona. Don't feel too pressured, folks'll wait.
Stan

Osagetree · June 30, 2011, 03:51:00 PM

South Africa! Wow Johan... whats it cost to send a bow to the U.S.?

Ohio Maple? Waldo,,, I could stand that.

canopyboy · July 01, 2011, 09:22:00 AM

Ok, things are looking up.

First, I went back and read the rules. Ship by July 9th, 30 day grace period. Right now it's looking like July 9th should be easy.

Second, while the first one got scrapped, and the second one needed a "fix" that included salvaging the boo off the first one, we are finally tillered, shot-in and ready to finish.

Here she is at full draw (I needed someone with a little shorter draw length....):

I have about 80 arrows through her now. I can't believe that I made a bow that shoots that smooth, that fast, or most importantly hits that close to where I'm aiming -- even at a short draw. (Heck, maybe I should shorten up my draw. :confused: )

KellyG · July 01, 2011, 10:53:00 AM

looks good CB
I would love to see a close up of the fades. How you did your boo. It does not look like it goes all the way up the handle in those pics, but faded part of the way up it. Looks good
Just let me know when you ship,
Kelly

Johan van Niekerk · July 01, 2011, 11:55:00 AM

@osagetree No idee YET. I'm packaging it tomorrow and then I'll go knocking on the door of DHL

The way I see it shipping will cost me faaar too much BUT just sitting here watching the trade every year without taking part is too much for a sane man to bear :D

Swissbow · July 01, 2011, 12:08:00 PM

Hi Johan, I know exactly what you mean. After I sent away my swap bow last year I felt like 'holy sh.., that's to expensive to ship a bow that far'. But it's way to much fun not to participate...

soopernate · July 01, 2011, 03:34:00 PM

I am totally JACKED...shes done. Twisting up a new string right now and she will definitely be in the mail tomorrow. Kelly, I will let you know if I do not get it sent....might take a little doing to get the packaging I need.

fish n chicks · July 01, 2011, 05:15:00 PM

I got mine bandaged up and shooting again, so i'll post some pre-finished pics. This bow is the FIFTH attempt for my recipient. Each one had one issue or another. This was my most earnest effort, so hopefully it lasts for whoever it goes to. Also, after spending so much on 4 previous pieces of fire wood, I had to keep it simple and try to make her beautiful through her fit and finish. Here are some teaser pics. I'll post pics of the repair in my "how would YOU fix this?" thread.

Red oak board bow, with walnut accents. She's pulling in the low 40's right now, but that may be just what she chooses to be. We'll see how she does after I shoot her a couple hundred more times. These are pre-finished pics, i'll hopefully be posting finished pics after this weekend.

I tried paying extra special attention to grain on this bow. I used pieces from random parts of the bow to build it up, and got pretty darn close to making it look like it was one resawn piece:

Here she is strung up with her band aid:

Lee Slikkers · July 01, 2011, 05:29:00 PM

I'm not in this swap Fish n chicks but after seeing your work I sure as heck wish I was!!! Those nocks ROCK! I need to try those on my next recurve...WOW!

soopernate · July 01, 2011, 05:43:00 PM

Here it is....

waldo320 · July 01, 2011, 05:51:00 PM

My bow has been shipped my recipient should receive it mid next week!

WestTexan · July 01, 2011, 06:12:00 PM

Some killer bows being posted.......I got mine shipped mid week. Sure hope **** likes it. It should show up tomorrow sometime at your door step.

hova · July 01, 2011, 06:27:00 PM

im going to spend saturday night and as much sunday as i can . 6 day work week is horrible for bow building. i need to go back to being retired.

dont want to rush it , as i probably wont ever have this osage opportunity again.

thank goodness for a 30 day grace. once i ship this years , im going to go get a bunch of material and glue up a bunch of blanks for next years swap.

-hov

GREG IN MALAD · July 01, 2011, 07:22:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by fish n chicks:
I had to keep it simple and try to make her beautiful through her fit and finish.

Fish,
You just nailed the secret to building a fine bow. I really like the way it looks.

Osagetree · July 01, 2011, 07:53:00 PM

I agree nice nock work there fish! Sometimes I find it hard to match both tips when trying to get too fancy.

I think it would be very special to get a bow from South Africa or Switzerland... Someone's gett'n lucky IMO!

StoneAK · July 01, 2011, 08:45:00 PM

The bows look good guys can't wait until the next swap

Bradford · July 01, 2011, 10:47:00 PM

Okay guys... sorry for such a delay. I received my bow last week. I was out of town on business, then this week was bell to bell.

Here it is:

VERY NICE! I likey! Thank you Shawn. Awesome work. the kids love the snake skin.

And he must of seen my fingers in some of my other post, because the crooked limb looks like my crooked fingers...LOL..

Again thank you. I have only shot it a few times, but seems real nice. I have never owned or shot a stick bow before.. so this is cool.