2013 Annual Bow Swap

red hill · September 30, 2013, 11:18:00 PM

I like your caul, Sporthunter. and your bow looks great. I never know how much to heat a bow's belly. I don't get it hot enough. Too afraid I'll over do it.

LittleBen · October 01, 2013, 02:52:00 PM

Thanks Dave! Yeah I have been ridiculously busy trying to get everything in order for the end of the fiscal year at work.

For everyone who wasn't there, this photo was taken immediately after Dave yelled "suck in your gut!" .... needless to say it didn't work.

Thanks again for the post.

SportHunter · October 02, 2013, 07:39:00 PM

Thanks Red.

Backed the bow with rawhide today, time to let it sit for awhile.

razorback · October 04, 2013, 08:02:00 AM

Well got mine tillered and shot about 100 through her. Feels real nice with no hand shock and the tiller looked good, if not great. Put a coat of stain and oil on it and noticed a small issue about 10" from the bottom tip. 2 small compression fractures formed on one edge angling away from each other by about 45 degrees. So I am going to grind the area down and put some tip underlays on both ends, reassess the tiller and see where it ends up. There is no hinge in the area and I am going to measure to see if one side is thicker than the other in that spot, which may have caused the stress. Was hoping to send it out this weekend but will have to wait a little while longer. Bow needs to be the best it can be.

soy · October 05, 2013, 11:01:00 PM

can't wait to see the progress pics

KellyG · October 06, 2013, 11:22:00 AM

Soy I have not forgotten ya, I am still tracking who has not gotten one.

razorback · October 06, 2013, 07:04:00 PM

Well I got a Dean Torges patch on my bow, today. I believe the problem is the area just before the non-bending part of the limb was being stressed too much. I plan to thin this area and trap the back on both limbs to relieve this stress. Area looked good other than this so hopefully this will fix the problem. I have another bow that I had in the works as a possible backup if this doesn't work.

soy · October 07, 2013, 05:50:00 PM

No worries kelly

just looking to see some pics love to see the process

SportHunter · October 07, 2013, 07:37:00 PM

Here is a pic for you Guys waiting, the bow wrapped up just after adding rawhide. Its been drying the past week.

red hill · October 07, 2013, 09:03:00 PM

I don't have a rawhide backed bow, Sporty. Hint..hint! You gonna decorate it like PatB does?

soy · October 07, 2013, 11:00:00 PM

I have one I need to Mummy up also looking forward to the unveiling

KellyG · October 11, 2013, 11:27:00 PM

I just got word that another bow was received. The bowyer ended up forwarding his bow along. That is always bittersweet. To hear on my end. I am glad they come through but hate to see them give up a bow.

I also would like to run something by the ones still waiting on their bows and that is do you want to know who is building your bows? this might put some of your minds at ease.

Also It seems that for right now I only have one who has not shipped and seems to drop off the Earth. I am going to have to ask someone to help out make a extra bow.

kevin_h · October 12, 2013, 02:37:00 AM

I would like to help out..always need one more item on my plate...what kind of bow did the gentleman ask for?

goobersan · October 12, 2013, 07:18:00 AM

way to go Kevin !

timbermoose · October 12, 2013, 11:49:00 AM

finally shipping my recipients bow out today. sorry for delay. been a hectic few months.

wood carver 2 · October 12, 2013, 11:52:00 AM

I wouldn't mind knowing. It might take away a bit from the surprise, but what the heck?
Dave.

red hill · October 12, 2013, 02:35:00 PM

I received my bow yesterday. It came from Kansas by way of Wisconsin. Due to a few drop-outs and other misfortunate events I've received an osage selfbow from Jake Fr.

Thank you, Brother! I haven't been successful in my attempts at making a genuine osage selfbow for myself. This one is just right. Although it was meant for an archer with a longer drawlength, it shoots well for me and my measly 26" draw.

Jake, did you harvest the osage yourself? I have several staves from trees I've harvested but the few selfbows I've attempted left something to be desired. Also, what are the string silencers made of? They look like wool but I'm not sure.

Once again, thank you for the fine bow.

bowhntineverythingnh03743 · October 12, 2013, 07:41:00 PM

I could help out Kelly! Always nice to make a bow for someone and gives me an excuse to get back in the shop during hunting season

KellyG · October 12, 2013, 09:39:00 PM

Wood I will let it be a bit of a suprise a bit longer. I have a new tracking number so you may know soon anyway.

Kevin and Justin thanks to both of you. I think will let the bowyer who was stiffed choose if that is ok with you both of you.

But he was not picky on type of bow and is pretty standard on draw 45-50 at 28 RH.

If he does not get back with me by the end of the weekend I flip a coin.

KellyG · October 12, 2013, 09:40:00 PM

Oh I been told of 2 bows shipped.