2019 Bow Swap Thread

Crooked Stic · February 10, 2019, 10:16:53 AM

Nothing wrong with those hooks if you got them pulling straight.

Buemaker · February 10, 2019, 10:25:23 AM

Been a lazy bum for a few days, showeled a lot of snow though.
Glued on Zebrano veneer and clear glass on the back of handle today.

skeaterbait · February 10, 2019, 10:33:19 AM

That is a pretty cool form you have there. I've noticed Mike has one for his as well, it's a great idea and I may have to get around to making one someday.

Roy from Pa · February 10, 2019, 01:04:21 PM

Cut to shape and cleaning up the edges.

Buemaker · February 10, 2019, 05:56:13 PM

Looking good Roy.

goobersan · February 10, 2019, 07:57:33 PM

Looks Great Roy !

Crooked Stic · February 10, 2019, 08:14:58 PM

Bue those air hose forms work well. Roy I really like that.

Crooked Stic · February 10, 2019, 08:19:52 PM

My victims stuff. All Indiana woods.
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Roy from Pa · February 10, 2019, 08:44:21 PM

Thanks guys.

That's my FHLBB...

Forward handle longbow bow blank:)

Sticky, that is sharp...

4 point · February 10, 2019, 08:48:37 PM

That's gonna be a beautiful bow Roy, you make some super nice bows!

Buemaker, I need to build a jig like that. I've been clamping them on with an old set of limbs, it works but it's a pain.

Mike what is the darker wood in the veneers? Gonna be a looker!

I did some sanding on the riser this afternoon, got it roughed out. Only a couple imperfections so far. I'm getting reminded why I don't use fiberglass for accents in my risers.

Crooked Stic · February 10, 2019, 08:52:07 PM

Have to pink it up then

Roy from Pa · February 10, 2019, 08:53:05 PM

Thanks Travis.

That riser is very sweet also.

Crooked Stic · February 10, 2019, 08:57:33 PM

I like that Travis. That is tulip poplar and quarter sawen spalted sycamore.

skeaterbait · February 10, 2019, 08:58:13 PM

Man Travis, I love the look of a slender riser and handle and you got it down pat. Beauty.

goobersan · February 10, 2019, 09:04:17 PM

Those are all lookin great !

Glued up plan A riser and cut out. Also started gluing lams together

Bvas · February 10, 2019, 09:30:04 PM

Some fine looking bows being built.

I'm still in the planning stage

OkKeith · February 10, 2019, 09:30:44 PM

Here is the form I am building my swap bow on.

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My "Victim" (Is it OK to mention by name?) is looking for a 60" bow. The form builds up to a 58" bow but I think if I continue the arc and cut the ends down I can get a 60 incher.

Most pieces and parts are lined out but may need to give Kenny a call next week.

OkKeith

wood carver 2 · February 10, 2019, 09:50:09 PM

*#$$!! Over achievers!
Some really nice work being done out there. I got the first glue up done on my sister risers. Two more glue ups and hopefully some warmer weather and I can start really building.
Dave.

Roy from Pa · February 11, 2019, 06:56:56 AM

If you mention his name, that negates the surprise.

goobersan · February 11, 2019, 08:46:26 AM

It's for me Roy. I requested a ridiculously long bow to compensate for something else

JK- I checked last night. OkKeith didn't give up any info.