2013 Annual Bow Swap

kevin_h · July 23, 2013, 10:49:00 PM

Would not disappointed if it showed up here...

KellyG · July 23, 2013, 11:07:00 PM

Ok I was at MOJAM from Friday til Sunday. So I will get caught back up. I did get my bow pulling to the right Draw with at least 3# to spare from the Minimum. It is a hackberry put on DVS's reflex-Dflex caul. As I bent the limbs I toasted the belly. I had thought i really burn the back also from the heat coming of the back of the call but it was just the Glue. I was able to sand past it. It has really added Snap to the bow.

I will finish it up over the next few days and send some more arrows through her. I plan on putting some Blacc rat snake or corn snake skins on her and maybe some antler on the tips. But we shall see. I will get some pics of her up once I get her dressed up.

Walt Francis · July 23, 2013, 11:17:00 PM

Mine got crated...I mean packaged, this evening, the label is made and taped on, it will be picked up tomorrow some time; should be there on either Friday or Saturday. To the recipient, I apologize for shipping late.

I am out of town until Sunday evening and will open the bow I received then, after confirming the bow I built has been received.

Everybody, some really nice bows were built this year, congratulations to you all!

soy · July 24, 2013, 03:16:00 AM

that looks very nice canopy

MoeM · July 24, 2013, 04:15:00 AM

Awesome D-Bow Canopy- congrats new owner!

Swissbow · July 24, 2013, 10:56:00 AM

Ok, my swap bow is on it's way as well.

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Andy

LittleBen · July 24, 2013, 01:40:00 PM

So many awesome bows hitting the mail right now ... now I just pray that I get one ...

goobersan · July 24, 2013, 02:34:00 PM

Me too Ben.

Swissbow · July 24, 2013, 03:39:00 PM

Actually the bow was ready for shipping almost three weeks ago. But problems occurred and I had to make some minor modifications to the bow. ******* I'm sorry for the delay and I hope you still like it. Some pictures of the transformation...

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Andy

canopyboy · July 24, 2013, 03:56:00 PM

Andy, I've been wanting a take-down. How'd you know?

Trux Turning · July 24, 2013, 04:30:00 PM

That's awesome Andy!! Is this the first one you cut in two?

goobersan · July 24, 2013, 05:11:00 PM

I can't believe you broke it !
Looks great Andy

bigbob2 · July 24, 2013, 06:28:00 PM

Very nice!

mjwhitby · July 24, 2013, 10:25:00 PM

Lots of awesome bows being shipped! Got my fingers crossed!

KellyG · July 24, 2013, 11:11:00 PM

Andy What is the take down sleeve made of?

KellyG · July 24, 2013, 11:34:00 PM

Ok I have caught up on reading and am pleased to say a lot of really nice bows have come through so far.

And heck I a lot in the mail. Sorry I have not kept better track this year.

I am finish up my bow. I should get her skinned and handle on and ready to go in the mail by Monday.

Just had a heart attack just a few minutes ago, when I was checking weight after sanding a bit on it and the dare scale broke. I really thought the bow gave at 25".

OH I crapped myself!

soy · July 25, 2013, 12:29:00 AM

How awesome is that swiss.....man that brought that sweet thing to a new level of cool...wow

probably cut your shipping cost To boot...well done!

LittleBen · July 25, 2013, 07:58:00 AM

Andy that is killer! I've been dying to try that.

Swissbow · July 25, 2013, 04:04:00 PM

It's quite a while since I wanted to do that, but I never had the guts to actually do it. It felt very strange when I had the bow cut in half and I was thinking kind of: Hope this works out well, otherwise I look like a bloody idiot. The sleeve is made of several layers of glass mesh and epoxy. There is a good build along on pirates of archery for those who want to give it a try.

http://piratesofarchery.net/bb/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=8014

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Andy

goobersan · July 25, 2013, 04:30:00 PM

that is a very good build-along. Thanks for sharing Andy. I will definitely do that......whenever I gather up the courage