2019 Bow Swap Thread

goobersan · February 02, 2019, 05:59:58 PM

The recurve part sounds dangerous Dave. Better wear your PPE on the tillering tree. Can't wait to see it though, sounds really cool

wood carver 2 · February 02, 2019, 06:13:14 PM

My first one went off like a bomb. I haven't tried one since, but I really would like to get one built.
Dave.

wood carver 2 · February 02, 2019, 06:24:07 PM

The bamboo I have is 1 3/4" wide,so I'm thinking of going full width and tapering the last 8 or 10 inches to 1/2 inch tips.
I'll have to figure out the core thickness and I think I'll put in tip wedges.
Dave.

goobersan · February 02, 2019, 07:08:16 PM

I have my 1st glue up done. White pine bends real smooth and easy. Made a quick repair, the knot might still be an issue. Guess we'll see what happens.
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Roy from Pa · February 02, 2019, 07:32:27 PM

Sweet:)

Roy from Pa · February 02, 2019, 07:54:19 PM

Wait till ya all see the big arse buck that BVAS got tonight...

I gotta let him post the pictures.

There is a thread on powwow too but he is still out helping his buddy look for a doe that he hit.

4 point · February 02, 2019, 08:09:09 PM

Quote from: goobersan on February 02, 2019, 03:40:22 PM
Is that a forward handle 4Point ? Looks great

Nope, Just a stiff tipped 50's style recurve.

4 point · February 02, 2019, 08:13:29 PM

lignphile, the cling wrap is to keep the ends of the block from checking. It's super dry in my shop. Not sure if it helps or not but it's worth a try.

4 point · February 02, 2019, 08:29:53 PM

Well this is what I settled on. Gonna be a Myrtle and Wenge riser with Cottonwood veneers. I hate using fiberglass for accents but it looked to good with the combo not to.

wood carver 2 · February 02, 2019, 08:37:48 PM

That's going to look nice 👍🏻.
Dave.

Roy from Pa · February 02, 2019, 08:38:04 PM

Travis that's sharp.

skeaterbait · February 02, 2019, 09:19:16 PM

Nice combo Travis

4 point · February 02, 2019, 09:33:10 PM

Thanks guys, now I just need to hit poundage! This is only my second try on this form so my victim is going to be used for some research and development. I forgot to figure to lack of veneers on the first test bow. Came in 24 pounds at 28"s. It shoots good, spits a 500 grain way over spined arrow at 131 fps.

kennym · February 02, 2019, 09:42:09 PM

Travis, gonna be sweet!! I won't say anything about who might shoot that weight but was it pink? ...

4 point · February 02, 2019, 09:50:30 PM

It does have a pinkish side Kenny.

I just sent you a order email.

Crooked Stic · February 02, 2019, 10:04:31 PM

Me thinking this is the primary stuff. Got to add a little color to the striped maple.

Gonna suck some Cactus juice into it with color.
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canopyboy · February 02, 2019, 10:28:43 PM

Some impressive stuff going on here! And to think how proud I was just to get out of bed this morning!

Buemaker · February 03, 2019, 03:33:26 AM

4 point that will be a very nice riser.

Roy from Pa · February 03, 2019, 09:33:14 AM

Someones bow just out of the form.

kennym · February 03, 2019, 10:04:56 AM

Dang Roy , I haven't even decided what to build and you're near done!!