2015 Annual Bowswap Progress Thread

[Crittergetter]

I just love a bow with some character! Good job Kelly!

[bigbob2]

Nice bow Kelly. Sure got a mean twist to it, which really makes it a character bow!

[inksoup]

hi there all...

after a long discussion with custom, finally i got my bow from crittergetter. this is lovely mate thank you...

btw: my name is beyazit, not inksoup  :D  this was the main problem that i had to argue with them hahaha...

and one question... what is inside the small bottle? and usage?

best.

[razorback]

Good to hear you got your bow Beyazit. Dealing with customs can be very difficult.

Bow looks real nice Kelly, the dark brown leather works well with those skins.

I got my tips put on and a tight to the belly string put on mine. String is tracking well so I think the heating has worked. Serious tillering will start tonight. Lot of hours working over next 5 days and some domestic issues to deal with so progress may be slow, unless the tillering goes smoother than normal. I'll keep you all posted on the progress.

[Crittergetter]

Sorry Ink, that was the info I got from Kelly. Lol. inside the bottle is wax for the sleeve. I'll PM you some more info! Hope you like. Please post a pick of the full draw!    

[wcdurand]

Oh Man. Crittergetter I thought your bow was on its way to me!!!    :D    :D    Post to SA can also take awhile! Nice bow you received Inksoup

[inksoup]

sorry for this wcdurand... i got the girl  :D

[KellyG]

critter I bet his name was sent with the address to us that speak english it looks like an exotic city.

[Crittergetter]

Lol, I could have easily looked at his profile and got his full name! But that would have been the smart thing to do!      
The bow made it safe and sound and All is well!!!
Id still like to see some pics of inky boy shooting it!!
Hint, Hint!!

[mjwhitby]

Mine has shipped and is on it's way north!

[LittleBen]

Oh man! I'm up north ......

I think I need to spend more time working on a bow and less time waiting for one.

Tillering is coming along, need to make a new tiller string for it and figure out how to brace it lol.

Bow is around 68+" and 70lbs with 3" reflex maybe and I'm having a bear of a time getting a string onto it .... Need longer arms.

[wood carver 2]

I'm even farther north!
Hey Ben, don't make the same mistake as I did trying to string a real heavy bow. I stepped through to string it and When I got the string on, I couldn't get the bloody thing off my leg. At least there was no one around to see.            
Dave.

[KellyG]

MJ I marked you as sent.

[canopyboy]

Man, I'm just waiting for my recipient to do his part. I truly enjoy making a bow for someone who doesn't know who it's coming from even more than I enjoy receiving my bow. And with the bows I've been getting, that's saying something! Turns out waiting to be able to send it off has been harder than I would have imagined. I hope he pulls through and I can mail this thing soon!

[Walt Francis]

Finally got the finishing touches on my trade bow, it goes in the mail tomorrow.  Hopefully the new owner likes it as much as some of my friends.   One friend even liked it enough to request I make another one for the intended recipient give him this one.  He will get one as close as possible to this one from the sister stave.  Specs are: 66" (+/-3/4", can't remember for sure and don't have a tape with me), 47# @ 29", osage with really thick growth rings (the widest I have ever worked), Antelope horn tip overlays, bison leather grip with a floppy rest.  

Anyway here are a few pictures:

   


   

   

[LittleBen]

Nice work Walt! Someone's gonna be happy when that arrives.

[canopyboy]

X2

[Crittergetter]

x3  that is a gorgeous bow!  Love it!

[rmorris]

Walt, that is beautiful.

Got a little work done tonight

Riser shaped up a little more



Tips glued on



Kinda has a nice profile hope the weight comes out

[KellyG]

Walt and Rmorris nice work gentlemen.