2016 Bow Swap

kennym · July 17, 2016, 12:14:00 PM

"Then the big test -- will it come apart?"

I'm sayin- nope, if you can thread an insert in wood and glue it in and it stays on a 3 pc... nope on yours failing. :cool:

Let us know....

mikkekeswick · July 17, 2016, 12:55:00 PM

You'll know when you first string and draw it.....tick!

wood carver 2 · July 17, 2016, 01:00:00 PM

Don't worry too much about it coming apart Dave. I thought mine was a one piece again, then I took it across my knee and pulled until it gave, then I turned it 1/4 turn and pulled again until I saw a gap. A big flat screwdriver got it the rest of the way. If you gave it enough release wax and the locator dowels are thin enough, it should give easily.
Dave.

kennym · July 17, 2016, 01:09:00 PM

OOPS, thought you were talkin later, when you shoot it... :D

wood carver 2 · July 17, 2016, 01:18:00 PM

Here are a few pics of my swap bow.

Bamboo/ osage/ bamboo with osage, pau ferro and a bit of yew for accent, and walnut for a power lam.
I hope my victim likes it.
Dave.

fujimo · July 17, 2016, 01:43:00 PM

ooooo!!!!!

Horn Chaser · July 17, 2016, 03:17:00 PM

I think your victim will like it Dave. Beautiful bow.

wood carver 2 · July 17, 2016, 03:32:00 PM

Thanks guys.

There have been a bunch of nice bows so far this year.
Wayne, I'm so jealous of your shop! I can't wait till I find a place in the country where I can have a real shop.
Dave.

SportHunter · July 17, 2016, 05:32:00 PM

Shooters report---> this bow rocks, quiet, fast, smoother than my '62 Kodiak. Thanks again!

Dan Landis · July 17, 2016, 06:21:00 PM

Dave, if it's for me, I like it a lot.

wood carver 2 · July 17, 2016, 06:26:00 PM

Thanks.

It will be a few more days before it gets to it's new home. I still want to shoot it in some more. :rolleyes:
Dave.

canopyboy · July 17, 2016, 10:25:00 PM

Dear *******,

I will be late delivering your bow. Apologies, but I don't think you want this one.

Once the hangover from this bottle of rye wears off, I'll start the next one. It may just be a one piece unless you want to wait even longer.

-Dave

Horn Chaser · July 17, 2016, 10:44:00 PM

Dang Dave thats no good. If I remember right Big Jim always used phenolic in the riser on the 2 piece designs and now I can see why. If you are making it for me I am in no hurry.

Paul thanks for the compliment on the bow. I hope it serves you well.

mikkekeswick · July 18, 2016, 02:18:00 AM

How did you manage to do that?!?

razorback · July 18, 2016, 07:37:00 AM

Well thats no fun Dave, I feel for you. Was a good looking bow. Better now than when your recipient gets it. I'm in no hurry so if its for me don't sweat it.
Good luck with the hangover.

Roy from Pa · July 18, 2016, 08:09:00 AM

Dang.. Sorry, Dave

fujimo · July 18, 2016, 10:27:00 AM

holy smokes mate!

bad luck- sorry fella!

Dan Landis · July 18, 2016, 10:43:00 AM

If you're building for me Dave, I'm in no hurry. Get over the hangover and take your time.

SportHunter · July 18, 2016, 10:47:00 AM

Sorry it didn't work out Dave, it was looking great.

canopyboy · July 18, 2016, 03:32:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by mikkekeswick:
How did you manage to do that?!?

I pulled on it?

Although he was working on a 90# bow and I thought he was just being extra cautious. This one was a bit less poundage and being the great forward thinker that I am, I built the bow before I watched the videos. Obviously my future attempts will have phenolic or fiberglass.

No problems with it coming apart though, it popped good when I first strung it and a little tug in the vise and I had a nice two piece. I was pretty excited when it went up on the board to try out full draw. String lined up perfectly and tiller was still right on at brace. The sleeve itself seemed more than strong enough, it shows no signs of distortion or damage. But the tenon needs to be made of stiffer stuff obviously.

So decisions: Do I knock out a one piece to replace this and get the bow out sooner, or try again with the two piece? Wonder which my recipient would prefer?