TG BOW SWAP 2012 (pics and post)

[Roy from Pa]

Wood carver, I drill two holes in the center of the handle and stick tooth picks in those holes to hold it in place there. I suppose I could use the little blocks there also, DUH:) I sometimes use tooth picks at mid limb and the tips, but sometimes some dummy drills the holes at an angle and I end up with half a tooth pick along the side of the mid limb or limb tip:)

That Raspberry beer bottle has been empty for a week, it's the one I made Chisler drink at our last Bownanza. I just stick it in the pictures to make Kate happy.    

[StoneAK]

What do you guys think would this be of swap quality of course after I get done finishing it. this only has one coat
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[SportHunter]

Very sharp bow StoneAK, I don't think anyone would return that one if it showed up at their door.

[soopernate]

Hell that would be one of my most coveted it if it showed up in Montana.  I'll drink a Raspberry Shock Top  to that...maybe one for Roy too.

[Nim-rod]

I'd tip up a nice Blue Moon to that bow anyday! Hell maybe even an Ettaler Dunkel Weiss!

[Trux Turning]

Awesome!! What a beauty.  

[StoneAK]

Thanks then I may just have to build another one for myself lol

[PEARL DRUMS]

WOW there are some sweet bows cooking right now, Nice job on the bow Wildcat. I need some more pics though!

[Roy from Pa]

LMAO Stone:)

Tips look good.





Ready for glue.



Wrapped and ready for form.



All clamped up.

[StoneAK]

Roy the Boo looks sweet man. If you do not want to ship the bow I can drive up there to meet you and take it off your hands lol

[Dmaxshawn]

looking good fellas

[soopernate]

I'm gonna hurry up and get started before the bar gets so damn high I won't try to attempt it.  Jeez you guys are a talented bunch.

[rmorris]

Wow! Another amazing glass bow Stone! I am sure glad this is not a competition otherwise I would have to wait till the end an steal everyone else's ideas  

[Boswell]

Got my Trade bow layed out and ready to tiller. I think I am going to wait to see if this one is gonna stay together and meet weight before I post any pictures.

Thanks
Boswell

[Cuban Missile]

Its not fair!  Do you guys work at all?  Between Work and Wife and baby on the way I have about 25 seconds of free time!  I plan on the glue up tonight.  I finally decided on a BBI.

[wood carver 2]

StoneAK, if you don't think your bow is good enough for the swap, I'll trade you for one of my carved wall panels.    That bow is a beauty.
Roy, I used your toothpick method and it works well too.
Dave.

[Dan Landis]

Vanilla Bear, congrats on the bow, from the first pic I believe you hit the jackpot with that one.

StoneAK, I'd be proud to give it a home.

There are many very talented craftsmen in this trade, great work guys!!!!!Dan

[dmikeyj]

Well, since my first bow for the trade went all "crack", it is resting until some sinew comes my way.  
Meantime, I started working this BBI that's been just sitting here, got it on short brace pulled to 18" @ desired weight:



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If my first one is unsalvageable, this will be my trade bow.  Just a strip of maple in the handle, and some osage/ipe/maple tips.

No doubt this one will make **lbs @ **inches.

[wildcat hunter]

Thanks for the compliment Vanillabear, hope it fits your hand well - ( big grip ), I have big hands.

[vanillabear?]