2015 Annual Bowswap Progress Thread

inksoup · May 27, 2015, 04:03:00 AM

no worries crittergetter ... i will be happy :D lol

LittleBen · May 27, 2015, 09:24:00 AM

Got my swap bow glued up ... Right now it's just a blank, hickory back, hickory core, and ipe belly.

I'm excited to see how it turns out. This is a new batch of ipe that's nearly black, hoping it finishes up really nicely. Riser (power lam) is cocobolo, and I'm thinking the handle block will be cherry, maple or walnut or some combination. Have some nice Birdseye that could be nice ....

Currently planning to keep it 66"ttt but may need to pike to 64" to make weight.

Pictures once I get a string on it.

Trux Turning · May 27, 2015, 01:03:00 PM

I just need to add my victim's name and bow specs then get it sprayed- mine should go out next week if all goes well.

wood carver 2 · May 27, 2015, 04:48:00 PM

I have about one hundred arrows through a bow right now. I'm planning to shoot it some more then I'll see if it becomes my swap bow.
With the luck I've been having, I'm afraid to say too much!

Dave.

talkingcabbage · May 27, 2015, 10:29:00 PM

Riser is ready for glue, just need to grind some lams and wait for glass. Should be here on friday

KellyG · May 28, 2015, 09:41:00 PM

Ok now we are getting some traction

rmorris · May 29, 2015, 11:45:00 AM

Got a new job and will be moving out to Midland TX and I have to be there by June 22nd. I guess this puts me a little under the gun to get my swap bow finish and out the door!

Trux Turning · May 29, 2015, 12:42:00 PM

Get crackin Ralph- Good luck with the move, new job and becoming a "Texan"...

wood carver 2 · May 29, 2015, 07:41:00 PM

Here is my swap bow. More than 200 arrows through it and a seal of approval from a friend of mine who knows trad bows and archery.

Bamboo, maple, bamboo with osage, walnut and flooring bamboo.
62 inches long, 61 inches ntn and 1000# @ 11 feet.
:p
You didn't think I'd reveal the draw weight and length, did you?
It still needs finishing as it only has a protective coat of shellac on it.
The string needs re-serving. I made it a bit loose and it came out while being shot.
I hope my poor victim likes it.
Dave.

wood carver 2 · May 29, 2015, 07:44:00 PM

And here is how it shoots. It really likes my Bloodsport 500"s.

Dave.

breazyears · May 29, 2015, 07:59:00 PM

How could one not like that thing? Nice work, some lucky devils in for a nice gift.
Its weird... my draw weight is 1000#, but my length is only 10.5 feet. Thought for sure it was mine.

bigbob2 · May 30, 2015, 01:14:00 AM

how could any one not like it? Very nice so I'm sure they will be stoked.

inksoup · May 30, 2015, 05:37:00 AM

i really like the bow woodcarver...

is it all bamboo both belly and back? is there any lam between them? can you please get close shot on glue point of limbs...

thanks...

LittleBen · May 30, 2015, 08:26:00 AM

Great work Dave! Love it!

wood carver 2 · May 30, 2015, 09:36:00 AM

Thanks guys.
Ben, how is the bow I sent you shooting? has it taken any more set? I'm shooting a 57# bow of similar build and it has taken some set, but it sure flings an arrow.
Dave.

Crittergetter · May 30, 2015, 12:32:00 PM

Looks good Dave! I'll let you know if it takes any set! U need my address?

wood carver 2 · May 30, 2015, 01:48:00 PM

No worries! I have my victim's address right here on my desk!

Dave.

wood carver 2 · May 30, 2015, 01:51:00 PM

Ink, it has a bamboo back and belly with maple for the core and a flooring bamboo power lam about 1/8" thick and 2" past each fade.
Dave.

KellyG · May 30, 2015, 08:57:00 PM

That's a nice one for sure

KellyG · May 31, 2015, 12:13:00 AM

Well I put some heat on a bow I was working on and I think it will need it one more time. I did not get pic. I was working on it and a rv neighbor came over and distracted me from that task. Don't know if it will be my bow or not but we shall see.