2013 Annual Bow Swap

wood carver 2 · January 30, 2013, 07:53:00 PM

Pictures! Please. :D
Dave.

goobersan · January 30, 2013, 08:12:00 PM

Swiss... me too, I haven't even started and someone has one on the way already.

Al Dean · January 30, 2013, 08:15:00 PM

I finished a paper weight in the shape of a take down riser today. If it didn't have phenolic in it it would be fire wood. I'm so proud as I never made a paper weight before.

kennym · January 30, 2013, 08:18:00 PM

Dang, I better get busy!! I haven't started and Cory has already shipped..... mine!

D · January 30, 2013, 08:23:00 PM

Geez there is a beauty already on the way to its new home..Thats awsome. That was super fast and well done.

Mine is still setting up in the bowshed in the form. Just too tired (lazy) from working to go work on it. She can just sleep in the bowshed tonight and I'll get to her tomorrow.

jsweka · January 30, 2013, 08:24:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Al Dean:
I finished a paper weight in the shape of a take down riser today. If it didn't have phenolic in it it would be fire wood. I'm so proud as I never made a paper weight before.

Al - I gotta ask...What turned it into a paper weight as opposed to a riser?

Dan Landis · January 30, 2013, 08:30:00 PM

Here's some progress pics, osage, 65" ntn.

close up of knot on top limb

belly view of knot

heartlandbowyer · January 30, 2013, 08:35:00 PM

Al, sorry to hear that what happened?

Cory

Millhimes · January 30, 2013, 09:02:00 PM

That looks great dan.I will be out your way end of march for a sporting clays shoot so i could just pick it up and save you the postage

--Joe

Al Dean · January 30, 2013, 09:03:00 PM

I could make the riser work but not good enough for my trade bow. Most of what happened is the riser warped in the hot bow. Got about a 3/32 warp in it side to side. I may have over compensated for the cold temps. 8 1/2 hours and the box was shut off when I went to shut down, so I was getting temps with my 150-180 thermostat. Don't know if riser block was a little to high in moisture or what. No biggie. To cold in the garage anyway. Patience!!!!

heartlandbowyer · January 30, 2013, 09:22:00 PM

Al, I've been there before had some zebra that went in strait and came out twisted 1/10th of a turn, it was a piece that had waxed ends when I started, so I'm sure it was high in moister.

Cory

L. Bullington · January 30, 2013, 10:16:00 PM

Finished up an Elm "character" bow yesterday. I was building it more for practice than anything else. I also got some Osage staves yesterday. One looks pretty good, the other one is really crazy looking, all twisty and knotted up. I will probably go with the good looking stave and some rawhide backing for ******* ***'s bow. I've really been enjoying the pics of all the beautiful bows being built here, thanks fellas!

Lucas

heartlandbowyer · January 30, 2013, 10:50:00 PM

Oh yeah I forgot to include this with the bow 7 3/4 to 8 brace, 7 7/8 shot the best for me.
Just checked USPS tracking estimated delivery February 1.

Dan Landis · January 30, 2013, 11:02:00 PM

Joe, where you shooting at? There's a club about 1/4 mile from home. Maybee you could tell me how you'd like it finished, lol.

talkingcabbage · January 30, 2013, 11:31:00 PM

Dang overachievers! I've got to finish up a couple knives before I can start on my trade bow, and it looks like I'd better hurry. :eek:

Joe

Millhimes · January 31, 2013, 12:00:00 AM

Dan,shoot is at wellsboro,but i have shot at york-adams many times.Grew up in new oxford,my brother and father live in abbottstown.Moved to jersey in 85 for a woman.I was young back then so don't hold it against me.Not my best idea!For the finish,dark red stain at the tips fading out 1/3 down the limbs and some racing stripes would be nice,and could you mount a scope on her for me?I aint that good of a shot!!!

bigbob2 · January 31, 2013, 12:11:00 AM

Got my riser block done and cut some veneers, ground the 'boo lams, so couple days should be a glue up and my HH style trade bow will be starting to take shape.Hope @#$%^&*#@$ likes it!

soy · January 31, 2013, 04:52:00 AM

i have to be honest i am not the biggest fan of my own work ...but i am haveing a struggle now seeing this unfold.. .man i hope ***###*** enjoys voodoo as imho it is looking good...the cocobolo tips are on

CardboardDuck · January 31, 2013, 06:13:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by heartlandbowyer:
Oh yeah I forgot to include this with the bow 7 3/4 to 8 brace, 7 7/8 shot the best for me.
Just checked USPS tracking estimated delivery February 1.

I can't wait! That's an awesome bow and I can't believe they can ship to Florida that fast

coaster500 · January 31, 2013, 12:05:00 PM

Worked a bit more on one of my candidates. I got the 2pc braced. The sleeve has a bit of forward and back play but side to side is snug. When I get it tillered and shooting I'll decide if I like it enough to send it. I had a ******* custom that did the same thing and shot fine..... we will see???