2018 Annual Bow Swap Progress Thread

canopyboy · June 25, 2018, 08:33:06 AM

Back from Quebec. A cool bow from Ink was waiting for me. Hope to get home early enough to try it out and and post some pictures tonight. More to come!

monterey · June 25, 2018, 09:39:09 AM

Work is progressing on TG swap bow #2. I am out of town from the 27th to the 7th of july so I'm not going to hit deadline for sure. Just not enough time to get the finish on.

Sacred mt · June 28, 2018, 10:54:25 PM

In the tillering stage on my second bow; first one didn't make the weight. Should have it ready for shipping next week.

Thanks, Sacred mt

Dannon · June 30, 2018, 11:02:28 AM

Loving my KennyM longbow! Got out and shot a little this morning. 15 yards quartering away.

canopyboy · June 30, 2018, 04:12:03 PM

Life's been a bit crazy the last month or so, with long days at work and bear quest squeezed in between. But my victim's bow went to PO today and is on its way. It's been sitting there needing just a bit of leather on the shelf and a nocking point for weeks. A few pics, I'll let my victim post the full draw.

canopyboy · June 30, 2018, 04:19:39 PM

A long overdue update on where we are:

Yet to ship-
monterey
Sacred mt
John Scifres
soy

Waiting to receive-
monterey
inksoup
C. Johnson
Yosemite Sam
Mo_coon-catcher

Today is the deadline to ship, so tomorrow we begin the one month grace period. Hopefully our last four are able to get bows out shortly as I know their victims are eagerly waiting. Please keep us up to date on your progress with pics, I have no doubt they'll be worth the wait!

bigbob2 · July 01, 2018, 05:47:39 AM

Beautiful bow there!

Roy from Pa · July 01, 2018, 06:05:49 AM

Very nice Dave.

C. Johnson · July 02, 2018, 10:10:09 PM

I really like that sculpted grip Dave, looks great!

canopyboy · July 09, 2018, 07:00:23 AM

Need those still not shipped to post some updates, preferably with a pic or two.

And someone should have received bow...

monterey · July 09, 2018, 08:17:42 AM

Just got home from a ten day trip and my held mail was delivered Along with a beautiful kids bow for my grandson Josh. Canopyboy builds a sweet bow. More plus pictures to follow when I get the boy rounded up!

monterey · July 09, 2018, 03:38:02 PM

Shaping and sanding. Here it wet down for whiskering.

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arachnid · July 09, 2018, 04:11:53 PM

Amazing looking bows guys.
I think I'll join the swap next year

canopyboy · July 10, 2018, 01:42:20 PM

Very nice Mike, that's going to look sharp!

jsweka · July 10, 2018, 08:45:40 PM

Very classy Mike! That's gonna be a real looker!

monterey · July 10, 2018, 11:04:32 PM

Thanks guys. Hope my victim likes it!

Roy from Pa · July 11, 2018, 05:37:20 AM

Nice Mike.

monterey · July 14, 2018, 02:28:59 PM

Thanks, Roy.

The tips were just a bit robust so I took them down and like them better now. If they are still too chubby say so!

Here's the before.

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Here's the after.

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Just one grit away from final sanding and it will be finish time.

canopyboy · July 14, 2018, 02:41:12 PM

Definite improvement, even if subtle. Nice job Mike.

Was asked for confirmation of address, there should be one in the mail soon. Hope everyone is on track to finish, 2 weeks left!

mwosborn · July 14, 2018, 09:12:34 PM

I think you made the right call on the tips - look good. Bow is going to be sharp finished up.