2021 Bow Swap Progress Thread - Complete

Walt Francis · May 23, 2021, 10:38:56 PM

Got my trade bow shaped, tillered, put over 100 arrows thru it, built a new string, and final sanded. I will try to put the filler coat on tomorrow evening and spray it later this week.

My buddy Otis looks like I feel.

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Walt Francis · May 23, 2021, 10:43:37 PM

Dave,
That is a really nice bow.

4 point · May 23, 2021, 10:48:14 PM

Dang Walt, that is nice! Every bow I've seen built this year I liked. Bunch of super nice bows built this year!

Mad Max · May 23, 2021, 10:59:10 PM

Quote from: 4 point on May 23, 2021, 10:48:14 PM
Dang Walt, that is nice! Every bow I've seen built this year I liked. Bunch of super nice bows built this year!

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Roy from Pa · May 24, 2021, 04:47:12 AM

Very nice Walt.

Otis looks tired, he help you build it?

wood carver 2 · May 24, 2021, 08:15:18 AM

Thanks Walt. The braced profile looks a lot like that of your bow.
I can't wait to see yours finished. I think it's colors are going to pop.
This year seems like an exceptional one for good looking bows. Maybe we have more time to dedicate to building due to all the lockdowns and restrictions.
A small bit of silver lining in an otherwise crappy time.
Dave.

Mad Max · May 24, 2021, 05:42:08 PM

My victims bow is in the care of the USPS

kennym · May 24, 2021, 07:22:22 PM

Quote from: Mad Max on May 24, 2021, 05:42:08 PM
My victims bow is in the care of the USPS

I be waitin on it ...

rainman · May 24, 2021, 07:48:44 PM

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I was going to put a leather handle on, but I like the Walnut to much. Have to make a string and it will be shipping this week.

Mad Max · May 24, 2021, 07:50:29 PM

wood carver 2 · May 24, 2021, 08:06:02 PM

You're right about the walnut. It's too nice to cover up.
Nice bow.
Dave.

4 point · May 24, 2021, 08:32:39 PM

Another nice one! Very nice Dan! She's a slender girl!

Roy from Pa · May 24, 2021, 08:47:05 PM

Sweet...

Longcruise · May 24, 2021, 10:01:14 PM

It's in the oven! Off the form in the morning.
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Roy from Pa · May 25, 2021, 04:58:00 AM

Good deal Mike.

Longcruise · May 25, 2021, 02:00:08 PM

No way this bow will make weight!!!

Gonna be a nice bow but not for my victim.

On to plan "B"

canopyboy · May 25, 2021, 09:32:38 PM

Quote from: Roy from Pa on May 22, 2021, 09:26:19 AM
Thanks and it shoots very well...

I forget the name of some of the wood he used but his Dad had it in their shop for a long time.

I felt honored Dave used it in a bow for me.

It was some 40 year old curly koa. Pretty hard to get as lumber anymore, I believe they stopped allowing it to be exported from the islands in raw form awhile ago. But nothing is too good for Roy...

Good news is I passed all my concealment inspections yesterday. Bad news is that everything is still crazy and I was already planning to run well into the grace period with a backup to send a bow I built for myself last year that just needs a finish. So when Chris said he had to make some swaps and offered me an offramp, I thought hard about it but knew it was probably the best choice. Some amazing bows being made this year and I'm grateful that Chris is doing such a good job running this thing. I certainly plan to be back next year.

-Dave

4 point · May 25, 2021, 10:22:17 PM

Hopefully things slow down Dave and you can get some fun time in. I know how it is, just finished a two year remodel project, it wasn't fun! I think I got some of that koa in your bow last year, it's gorgeous.

skeaterbait · May 26, 2021, 05:53:31 AM

A few more applications of finish, doll up the shelf and it will be ready for a stamp.

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Roy from Pa · May 26, 2021, 06:11:53 AM

Lonnie that is sharp...