2012 annual TG bow swap (signup thread) update!!!!

[Cuban Missile]

Ok Count me in!  No leaving the country for me this year and I got a new saw for christmas!!!  I will be making a wood bow.  I will either glass or wood.  I am right handed and 50-60#'s at 28"   I'm pretty excited about this!

[wood carver 2]

Happy New Year everyone! Hey Razorback, how are you liking that good Ontario snow we're sending your way? We're getting it off Lake Huron today, so you could say we're getting a dose of Michigan snow.    
Dave.

[KellyG]

Welcome back Cuban.

[Stiks-n-Strings]

I have had a few request for certain types of bows (T/D, Recurves, longbows ETC.)

THE ONLY special request that I guarantee is if a glass bowyer request a glass bow in return or wood for wood.

If any one else request glass or wood it is possible but not a guarantee. I can't entertain request for certain designs or style. It's alot to keep track of and Myself or Kelly will not pick names to assign to recipients based on the style of bow you request.

This a Luck of the draw deal. There are many different styles of bows built and all fantastic work from board bows to all the bells and whistle TD glass bows.  

This is about giving a piece of your self to another bowyer on the bench and recieving a piece of anothers heat and soul.

This craft is what we love and we love to share it with others.

Not trying to offend anyone or single any one out. If you sent me a PM just read my reply to you.

As big as this got last year and I expect it to be over 100 this year the we have to stick to rules or it will get way out of hand.

Enjoy the swap!

[red hill]

Well, I may regret this, but...  My oldest son, 21, said something about getting in the swap.  But since he has never done any woodwork I thought it would be best if he made a couple of bows first and entered next year. He may move home to commute during the spring semester, if so he can make a bow as I work on my swap bow. After getting a few splinters in his hands he should be ready for the real thing.
I'm excited that he is interested in trying his hand at making a bow.  I often wish there had been someone to get me started out in the right direction back in the day.
 

[red hill]

Stiks, just read your latest post and agree whole-heartedly. As long as a bowyer puts their best efforts into a bow, what more could you ask for?
This entire forum continues to amaze me with the attitudes, fellowship, and sharing.

[soopernate]

Well said Stiks....well said

[Roy from Pa]

I got a pretty slick wooden bow from a guy in Arkansas last year:)

[dinorocks]

Thanks Kris-

First time in and excited to get started...I plan to build a selfbow (hop hornbeam).

In return, RH 40-50# at 26" (laminated longbow would be cool;-)

Dino

[Bruce Martin]

Yes, I am sure we all appreciate any kind of well made bow and look forward to the entire process. Thanks for setting this rule straight!

[Dave Bowers]

Its time again...dang

I'm in again

Gonna try for a self bow this year, but may fall back to another board bow if things don't go well.

I shoot righty 45-55lbs @ 28. I have a hankering for a primitive bow, but what ever I get is always fine with me.

[wildcat hunter]

I cleaned the bark from an Osage stave, am waiting instructions.

[soopernate]

I kind of like all the new guys showing up..a helpful word of advise from a former rookie who is still a rookie

DO NOT DELAY...deadline creeps on ya faster than you know and a mistake at the late stages of the game can be more stressful than one made early.  

If you start early. maybe screw up a few bows along the way you will still be able to get a GUARANTEED shooter in your recipients hands by the deadline.  Sure helps your standing in our community when you can be timely.  Just my $.02.

Not to mention that there are many guys on this site WILLING TO HELP YOU get a shooter right out of the box.  Then you can concentrate on building a nicer one for your guy.

[jsweka]

OK - sign me up again this year.

I'll be building a glass laminated longbow - either a Hill style or r/d depending on what I can figure out my recipient may prefer.

I'd appreciate a glass bow in return - right handed, 50 - 60# @ 28".

Nate has some good advice above.  Don't wait till the last minute.  I know things always go right when I'm building a bow for myself, but always go wrong when building for someone else.

[Stiks-n-Strings]

Don't wait till the last minute.  I know things always go right when I'm building a bow for myself, but always go wrong when building for someone else. [/QB]

Boy don't I know that! LOL

[Roy from Pa]

John, that's Kate, not Nate:) Inside joke here... LOL

[jsweka]

Originally posted by Roy from Pa:
John, that's Kate, not Nate:) Inside joke here... LOL

OK Roy, I'll keep that in mind.    

Sorry Nate, I mean Kate, I just gotta follow the lead of a brother from Pennsyltucky.

[Citycop]

I went today looking for a osage for hickory board for my swap bow. I wasn't able to find either, however I did find a 4" honey locust tree at my mom's house. Would this be to small to get a bow out of?

My plan is to make a board bow early on and then try to make a self bow and then use the best bow for the swap. I am trying to avoid sending someone a red oak board bow.

[KellyG]

Heck down in SC you should be able to get some hickory or pecan City cop.
We are up to 77 signed up now.

[perry f.]

With much regret, I guess I will sit this year out. I have too many irons in the fire right now. I will be watching and hope to jump in on the next one. Have fun guys and I'm looking forward to plenty of pictures. I will be building two bows this year for my daughters ages 6 and 9. Have fun;0)