2013 Annual Bow Swap

soy · January 18, 2013, 02:02:00 AM

Man both of those bows are saweeeeeeeeeeet!!!!

Dmaxshawn · January 18, 2013, 07:20:00 AM

I have had some time to make a complete spot n stalk on my prey. Going to go with all domestic woods on this one. Still haven't decided if its going to be a one, two, or three piece bow. Maybe I can get the riser glued up this weekend.

goobersan · January 18, 2013, 08:03:00 AM

I'd like a two piece. Thanks

wood carver 2 · January 18, 2013, 04:37:00 PM

Two or three piece...It doesn't matter which.

Dave.

Dave Bowers · January 18, 2013, 05:09:00 PM

Looks like its gonna be another banner year. I'll miss participating in this one. Too many iron in the fire this year. Good luck to all!

kennym · January 18, 2013, 07:29:00 PM

Joe, that TD is sweet!! The accents remind me of a shooting star!

timbermoose · January 18, 2013, 07:40:00 PM

GRRRRR!! told my boss i needed my drawknife back he borrowed 2 weeks ago, he tells me he lost it and was going to replace it. bah, he came back with a spokeshave. what am i gonna do with a spokeshave? never once used one. got 3 hickory staves and 2 locust staves sitting in the dining room waiting on me. pics of what you guys are posting look awesome, makes my stuff look prehistoric.

soy · January 18, 2013, 09:50:00 PM

Nothing wrong with prehistoric

D · January 18, 2013, 11:19:00 PM

Got some boo and ipe layed out..Waiting glue and a piece of riser wood (maybe) from good ol Mr Kenny to get here...

KellyG · January 19, 2013, 08:27:00 AM

Timbermoose,

You have to ensure they are sharp. Semo did a you tube video on now to do this. Once they are sharp you can use them to remove wood fast.

Kelly

KellyG · January 19, 2013, 08:36:00 AM

Ok I found them Moose. Take a peek.

Part 1- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ln91kPV2WZo
Part 2- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bClutZgLM4Y

Millhimes · January 19, 2013, 10:55:00 AM

after much studying i am going to try a pic of **************'s trade bow.

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all glued up

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cleaned up and faceted.the black marker helps you see what your doing

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tips on and short string.it came out very heavy with a 7/16 Q-saw osage slat.got a bunch of the excess weight off now i need to get her lined back up.more to come!!!

Millhimes · January 19, 2013, 11:18:00 AM

holy @#$%,i did it

timbermoose · January 19, 2013, 11:41:00 AM

thanks kellyg, i'll be trying it out on a bow for my bro's fiance after i build a new bowyers bench today. and cause it's so cold out my wonderful wife is allowing me to use it in the dining room. so long as i clean up after done. everytime! lol

timbermoose · January 19, 2013, 11:42:00 AM

looking good mill.

rmorris · January 19, 2013, 12:20:00 PM

Looking good! Has a nice profile

D · January 19, 2013, 01:12:00 PM

That looks great so far..

KellyG · January 19, 2013, 03:27:00 PM

I love this part, seeing all the bows and wondering if that one is headed my way someday. The only bad part is I have not started yet.

Dan Landis · January 19, 2013, 03:53:00 PM

Ticc-tock, tick-tock Kelly, LOL.

Goose Gossett · January 19, 2013, 06:10:00 PM

I went out with all expectations of spending 2-3 hours and get the potential bow to brace height. I started out looking for the first 45 minutes for my tillering gizmo only to not find it and get sidetracked. Instead I chased a ring and drew out a bow on this bad boy. Maybe I'll find my gizmo, maybe just make another one, or get sidetracked again and start on another bow.

I love seeing pictures and always saw the guys making progress and like Kelly wondering which one was coming my way. I think my favorite part of the process is seeing the updates.