2021 Bow Swap Progress Thread - Complete

Mad Max · March 05, 2021, 07:40:29 PM

I do not have any pictures of the progress I did NOT do today

Mo_coon-catcher · March 05, 2021, 11:16:39 PM

I got a little bit done tonight. Lines cleaned up, lightly scraped the back clean, floor tillered to getting a decent flex before I did a little bending and heat treat. I'm always a fan of the color black locust gives when you get a good heat treat.

Kyle

Mad Max · March 05, 2021, 11:25:29 PM

Nice kyle

Birdbow76 · March 05, 2021, 11:34:21 PM

Made some good progress. Got a bow in the oven.

Roy from Pa · March 06, 2021, 04:09:05 AM

Very nice Kyle and Mike.

BO-R · March 06, 2021, 07:32:55 AM

Getting some limbs worked up ,,

Mad Max · March 06, 2021, 07:41:40 AM

How long do you jump start them?

Crooked Stic · March 06, 2021, 09:34:30 AM

The old battery charger heat strip trick

rainman · March 06, 2021, 10:03:15 AM

Glued up the blank yesterday will take it out of box today and get handle glued on this week. Should be able to get it tillered this week if everything goes well.

kennym · March 06, 2021, 11:07:31 AM

Lotsa progress!!

Longcruise · March 06, 2021, 04:47:02 PM

Quote from: BO-R on March 06, 2021, 07:32:55 AM
Getting some limbs worked up ,,

Are the heat strips amenable to DIY?

wood carver 2 · March 06, 2021, 05:36:30 PM

I spent some time in the shop today, but I didn't last too long. I had to work with the door open because my planer and sander can only be used with the door up.
I got a few core lams ready and I started on some bamboo. I was going to start flattening the boo, but I decided it might not be the best idea with cold hands.
It's supposed to start warming up tomorrow, thankfully.
I'm starting a new bow because the last one came out of the clamps a mess. Crappy glue lines and both limbs twisted. 🤬
Dave.

4 point · March 06, 2021, 06:20:35 PM

Got the final coat of finish on mine today. Need to make string yet. Hopefully I can get it sent to a new home next week sometime.

kennym · March 07, 2021, 09:01:22 AM

I'll be waitin Travis!

4 point · March 07, 2021, 12:36:29 PM

Kenny, it's headed south then east then back north then west I'm guessing with the way shipping is.
The wood comes to life out in the sun. Hard to get a good pic of it.

wood carver 2 · March 07, 2021, 12:39:46 PM

That looks great! Nice wood and I like how you cut the shelf.
Dave.

wood carver 2 · March 07, 2021, 12:42:20 PM

Quote from: 4 point on March 07, 2021, 12:36:29 PM
Kenny, it's headed south then east then back north then west I'm guessing with the way shipping is.

I have had a few items do the grand tour of the US on their way to me. 🤔🙂
Dave.

Roy from Pa · March 07, 2021, 02:44:49 PM

Nice Travis

I'll take good care of her:)

Mad Max · March 07, 2021, 03:27:50 PM

nice 4 point

One more overlay on the back of the grip

The form is very useful for overlays

I still need to shape the Bocote

kennym · March 07, 2021, 03:32:13 PM

Don't mind her traveling as long as she comes home...