finally started my newest selfbow

[Walt Francis]

Looking good Pat!

For padding and insulating the grips on my two piece takedown bows I use craft foam from my fly tying kit.

[Mad Max]

I finally found it Pat
It works really good for chasing a ring in concaved staves

https://mdiwoodcarvers.com/products/3-4-round-end-wide-format-fishtail-gouge

[Pat B]

Thanks Mark. Looks like a good tool for concave backs and other areas and at a good price.
I haven't done much with the bow lately. With my back going out a few weeks ago I didn't want to over do it. Also on Monday myself and a friend started a kitchen/bathroom remodel for a couple. We got to rip out all the plaster and lath in the kitchen of an almost 100 year old house, walls and ceiling. I'll be picking concrete buggers for a week. 

[Mad Max]

 

[Roy from Pa]

Wear a mask and gloves, Pat:)

[Pat B]

Had both, Roy plus eye protection but with a full beard I don't get a real good seal on my face but at least it pre-filtered before it hits my nose. 

[Roy from Pa]

Atta boy.

So what weight are you shooting for on this bow?

It for you or someone else?

Looks like ya have a lot of wood to remove yet.

[Pat B]

40# to 50#, whichever comes first. It's getting close. I've been thinking it was looking thin.
We have a few days off waiting on subs so hopefully I can get more done this weekend.
Marcia and I celebrated our 43 anniversary today. 

[Mad Max]

Poor thing, your wife
Happy Anniversary

[Roy from Pa]

Happy Anniversary to you folks.

43 years, she must like ya....



What's ya gonna shoot for arrows, cane or wood?

[Buemaker]

43 years, congratulations and she must like you.

[Pat B]

She's never seen me without a beard.     I had my beard 8 years before we met. 
I'm afraid if she saw what was under my beard she'd probably leave me. 

[Pat B]

Well, you're not gonna believe this  ...but I finished tillering yesterday and have started adding the Tru Oil finish. While Mark is out of town I thought I'd copy his rattan handle  so don't tell him    and I'm gonna use a floppy rest. The bow was coming out a little light so I piked it about 2". She's now 62" N/N and 64" T/T and pulls about 43#@26" and shoots pretty good. Not gonna add tip overlays, just gonna keep her pretty simple.
Just so you don't think I'm fibbing I added a pic...

[Roy from Pa]

Looking nice Pat.

[Pat B]

I got the rattan handle wrap on with a floppy rest and 4 coats of Tru Oil. Tomorrow I'll get 2 more coats on and when that dries I'll give her a quick spray of satin poly. I need to put lots more arrows through her but she's holding 1" of reflex as of now. More to come.   

[Ken Sorg]

Looks great sir! You have me wanting to maybe clean off my bench and give it another go🤔

[Pat B]

As you can see from my pics, Ken, you don't have to clean off your work bench.      

[Ken Sorg]

  Man, I don't know! Mine's been a "catch all" for the past 4 years! I have both a hickory and Osage that are roughed out and floor tillered for 4 years also.

[Pat B]

At least they are well seasoned. 

[Roy from Pa]

Ken, didn't happen wifout pichers:)