TG BOW SWAP 2012 (pics and post)

[razorback]

Wood Carver that looks like it might be a beautiful piece of walnut. Looks like there is some nice figure in that riser.

I think I am going for a hickory backed birch bow, for my first effort. Tried a birch backed birch last year and the back ave way, makes me think the tension strength of this board isn't the best. So a hickory backing may make this wood work. I have had one shooter out of this lump of wood, that ended up breaking from poor tillering and careless stringing. I feel that the hickory will help make a really good bow. And if this one doesn't work out I still have a bunch of cherry staves to work with  

[KellyG]

James only Pearl that I know of.

[Diamondback59]

kelly peralie was shippin his keenys ready  man they r both nice bows they set the bar high for us this year lol brock

[JamesV]

Got my trade bow finished and another for my huntin buddy. Wish I could take good pics like KennyM but here goes:

[Trux Turning]

Nice James!!-showing a righty and lefty will keep everyone guessing lol.
Got to work on the "block" (riser) some yesterday- getting closer to being a bow...
 
 

[wood carver 2]

JamesV, what are the woods in those bows? They're beauties!
Trux, that's going to be a beauty too!
Dave.

[rmorris]

James, Kenny, Trux and I think a few others, you all are killing me! I think I am going to ship my nearly finished bow sometime around July 7th that way that way ******* is just happy to finally get their bow and the amazing bows you all have built are no longer in their dreams.









Well I may be joking but I am hoping to ship out in the AM and I am seeing some of the most beautiful bows I have seen here.

[Jorgy]

All great bows,some really nice craftmanship.

[Keenan]

WOW          

[Nim-rod]

WOW! Some nice Lam bows are erupting all around! GORGEOUS bows guys!

[coaster500]

James, David, Ralph drop dead georgous work!!!

Ralph how do I order one of those Thunder Boxes!!! Great touch!!!

[JamesV]

Dave.............

LH riser is IPE & Persimmon with A hickory I beam accented with white glass, limbs are bamboo

RH riser is IPE & maple with white accents and Maple limbs.

I will get a close-up of the risers

James

   

       

   

 

[soopernate]

Allright here is my problem...the more bows I look at, the less attractive my own seem to me. Each one raises the bar a tiny little bit causing me to rethink...redo...etc etc etc.  The longer I wait the worse I feel so I guess I better get after it to quiet the demons.  

Mr. Morris...that bow is absolutely AMAZING....whoever gets it should be grinnin like a fool.  Outstanding work buddy.

[Stiks-n-Strings]

Love the bows that are being built. The great thing about the swap is all the variety from the simplistic beauties to the elaborate veneers.

Awesome work guys. Seeing that good looking box call reminds me that I need to get to finishing some calls myself. Spring is fast approaching.

[Living_waters]

Could we please quit posting the picture of that call     . I made my brother in law one in the same design out of walnut and osage...... and he lost it out of his pack, it was one of those ones you reeeeeeally wanted to keep for yourself.

Some really nice looking bows coming out, I got mine tillered out and ready for a little massage before adding sinew, dang and then I have to wait and watch everyone else roll out some beauties.

[wood carver 2]

Ralph, don't put yourself down, your woodworking skills are second to none. Your bow and turkey call will make someone very happy. I can see you selling your work.
James, I like the closeups. Remember I'm right handed.  
Dave.

[BrushWolf]

Wish my glass would get here so I could get some work done. You guys are crankin them out! Nice work all!

[SportHunter]

Awesome work everyone, keep it up, the bows are looking phenominal.

[Dan Landis]

Some really amazing bows showing up already.  I agree with Nate, the longer I wait the more I keep changing what I want to do, better get to it I guess.....Dan

[BrushWolf]

Hey guess what my glass came today. Now the work can begin.