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2023 bow trade - BUILD IN PROGRESS
Kidder:
So I made some progress on my trade bow this week. Scrapped the original belly lam and started over. But I got a decent glue up done I believe. Holds 3 inches of reflex post glue up. I’ll lose some but still come out ahead. It’s 69” ttt, 10.5” powerlam, 8 inch handle and fades, 1.38” wide at the fades straight taper to the tips, and slightly asymmetrical. After unpacking I decided to scrape and sand the rind, dye it, and then clean up the edges and trap that back a bit. That’ll ensure a clean line between the back and the belly and no runs in the dye. Next step, tillering.
superdav95:
Can’t wait! Looks great
Jakesnyder:
I've been really busy lately. I did however get it close to size. Planning on getting it bending this weekend. Decided to just do a bend through the handle native american style. Also plan to do a nettle string.
It's not much to look at yet. But it will...
Kidder:
I can see a bow in there Jake!
I got really going this weekend. Tillered out to about 25”. Shaped the handle. Had a blowout on the shelf. I think I was too into my music…but I fixed it by building it back up with leather and soaked it in CA. It’ll be covered by the handle wrap so it’s completely fine. Here’s a sneak pic of the roughed out tips.
superdav95:
Lookin sharp.
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