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Title: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: blackhawk on February 06, 2013, 10:16:34 pm: Alright guys...lets see what your making!!!!!

If you signed up for the trade this is the place to check in every once in awhile....there's 78 people that signed up this year...please help us out by chiming in every once in awhile so I don't have to go hounding anyone. And don't be afraid to ask for help here in the thread.

And don't forget to post those pics and make us all drooooool!!!!! The more bow porn the better IMHO. >:D

Marie has the names,and now the waiting for our names begins.....lets get it on!!!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: BOWMAN53 on February 06, 2013, 10:26:17 pm: CHIME!! :laugh:
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: KellyG on February 06, 2013, 10:32:04 pm: Bowman you took the words right off my keyboard.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: BOWMAN53 on February 06, 2013, 11:08:37 pm: lol I'm just a bored bowyer with no name to research.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: JLoranger on February 06, 2013, 11:13:35 pm: Chased a ring today. Ready at the starting gate.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Buckeye Guy on February 06, 2013, 11:15:38 pm: Hey Chris
May be you could get mine done for me or,or,or ,I,I mean give me some help !! Just messing with you !
It may be awhile till it warms up enough for me to do any real work !
Thanks again for taking on this !
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: JW_Halverson on February 06, 2013, 11:31:44 pm: Someone has been researching me, they dropped the lenscap to their camera outside my bedroom window! >:(
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Keenan on February 06, 2013, 11:35:41 pm: Locked and loaded for battle. Sorted threw a few potential staves and have a few others already roughed in if the draw length and style will work for my victim,,,I mean candidate,

JW ,you ol coot, I'm way to full to be laughing that hard. Now I have these dredfull images to errase!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: JW_Halverson on February 06, 2013, 11:37:36 pm: You need a combination of mental floss and 3M abrasives to get that outa your mind, Keenan!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Bryce on February 06, 2013, 11:45:07 pm: Keeping mine a secret till the end
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Post by: Keenan on February 06, 2013, 11:45:49 pm: ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: osage outlaw on February 06, 2013, 11:52:55 pm: I better get working on my bandsaw so I can start on my trade bow.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Pat B on February 06, 2013, 11:57:16 pm: JW, I bet you planted that lense cap yourself. ;D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: JW_Halverson on February 07, 2013, 12:05:28 am: Well, one does want to feel wanted, does one not?
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: okie64 on February 07, 2013, 12:22:36 am: Got a few candidates scouted out, winged elm, hackberry, and a few ugly yeller staves.

(http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee503/Jamey_Burkhart/FBED6599-7067-4C67-A22A-8C97B23F80CB-8232-000014B0C1FB19E0.jpg)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: soy on February 07, 2013, 01:31:52 am: 64 dig that snakey 1 :o
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Post by: hunterbob on February 07, 2013, 02:11:17 am: 78 is that the best turn out for a bow trade on PA?
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Pappy on February 07, 2013, 08:00:01 am: Ya I rumaged through the barrel yesterday evening and may have found a candidate ,I think GregB and I are going to the barn this weekend and see what we can come up with there. We want to split one and make the bows out of the same piece if possible. :) Just waiting on a name. :)
Pappy
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: blackhawk on February 07, 2013, 09:06:18 am: Quote from: Pappy on February 07, 2013, 08:00:01 am
Ya I rumaged through the barrel yesterday evening and may have found a candidate ,I think GregB and I are going to the barn this weekend and see what we can come up with there. We want to split one and make the bows out of the same piece if possible. :) Just waiting on a name. :)
Pappy

Well wait no more pappy...ill give ya a name...yours is BLACKHAWK!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Pappy on February 07, 2013, 09:22:01 am: ;) ;D ;D that would be fine with me. :)
Pappy
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: blackhawk on February 07, 2013, 09:36:59 am: ;D that wood be fine with me too :laugh: and ill save ya some money on shipping and you can just hand it to me at the classic ;) :laugh: oh and ill take one of those super snakey bows of yours ;) ;D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: stringstretcher on February 07, 2013, 09:46:00 am: I am still in the constipation, I mean contemplation mode, but have a couple st aves just sitting and waiting.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Gaur on February 07, 2013, 09:56:57 am: I put a rattan grip and the first coat of tru oil on mine tonight ;D

Well on a bow anyway. I'll have to start a new one for this trade now.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: sadiejane on February 07, 2013, 10:08:44 am: you guys are my favorite way to start the morning.
cracking me up!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: darwin on February 07, 2013, 10:47:49 am: Got three potential staves ready to go but haven't made up my mind on a design should probably wait to see some stats on my person
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Onebowonder on February 07, 2013, 11:02:22 am: Quote from: JW_Halverson on February 06, 2013, 11:31:44 pm
Someone has been researching me, they dropped the lenscap to their camera outside my bedroom window! >:(
JW - I'm thinking that might have been a case of corporate espionage! I hear Calvin Kline is looking to steal your ideas for your new Bubble Wrap Swimwear and Lingerie line.

OneBow
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: hunterbob on February 07, 2013, 11:10:10 am: hope the one I ran a ring on over the weekend fits the bill for my guy or gal. I have it sinew backed already . just need some stats now. well I can wait on the name the sinew has to dry first.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: turtle on February 07, 2013, 11:23:25 am: I have several wood species and bow designs running around in my head. Just need to find out what my recipient needs. Might even pull out a dogwood stave i keep looking at and then putting back. I know theres a bow in that stave i just havnt found it yet.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: fishfinder401 on February 07, 2013, 01:04:05 pm: i have a interesting stave in mind for this one ;D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: RBLusthaus on February 07, 2013, 01:06:48 pm: Quote from: fishfinder401 on February 07, 2013, 01:04:05 pm
i have a interesting stave in mind for this one ;D

me too.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 07, 2013, 02:40:02 pm: I need to decide if I want to make a static? Guess it will depend on my recips tastes and uses of their own bows. Im a sucker for statics though!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: bubby on February 07, 2013, 02:49:05 pm: a static PD, I draw 29" ::)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Stringman on February 07, 2013, 04:22:46 pm: I dont know but I was drooling over that last static you posted!! Ooo lala!! :o

Got about 3 yeller sticks chased and standing at parade rest waiting for the bite of my hatchet and draw knife. Wish I was confident enough to give my recipient the benefit of some different wood choices, but hedge will have to do. ::)

Scott
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: turtle on February 07, 2013, 04:27:26 pm: Got a bow out to around 18" with a 4 inch brace today while waiting. Its one i was already working on though and im sure it wont end up as the trade bow.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Gordon on February 07, 2013, 04:58:56 pm: I'm ready to go as soon as my victim is revealed.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: JonW on February 07, 2013, 05:29:15 pm: I've got three wood choices in mind. Osage,Hedge, or Bodark. Can't decide............ ???
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: turtle on February 07, 2013, 05:31:58 pm: Quote from: JonW on February 07, 2013, 05:29:15 pm
I've got three wood choices in mind. Osage,Hedge, or Bodark. Can't decide............ ???

Just start one out of each. ;)
Better yet......... Splice all three into one stave.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: bcbull on February 07, 2013, 06:14:15 pm: Just went to my shop got a piece of bullett wood strip of boo a yew stave a osage and a hackberry lol now waitin for name so i can decide what fits him or her decsion s lol Brock
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: soy on February 07, 2013, 06:22:39 pm: I seen a stack of phone poles And a couple road kill deer I hope I draw fishy >:D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: rossfactor on February 07, 2013, 06:23:44 pm: I have two bows to finish, before I can start the trade bow. But I am feeling motivated. This trade is already generating some awesome energy on the site.

Gabe
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Badly Bent on February 07, 2013, 08:01:28 pm: I'm out of the orange King :(
Been chasing rings on a couple of black locust and a mulberry stave and preparing a hackberry which I also have to chase a ring on due
to one stinkin' borer. Also considering my last buckthorn stave which has some issues that might not make it suitable for a trade bow. Doing this so I have some options ready when I draw my recipients name and do my research so I can pick a wood and bow style.
Yeah I feel the energy around this trade, my 1st trade and I'm excited. Gonna be some big fun! ;D

Greg
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Ozzy on February 07, 2013, 08:10:31 pm: Well guys I had to sit this one out but if it will be a help u can all practise on one in my draw and pounds I'm all about what I can do to help >:D >:D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: bubby on February 07, 2013, 08:19:23 pm: I'm waiting to see who my victim is before I even pick out a wood, waiting on the name sucks but I know how long it takes to get them out, Bub
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: beetlebailey1977 on February 07, 2013, 08:24:42 pm: Yep I need a victim also!!!!!!!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: osage outlaw on February 07, 2013, 08:34:10 pm: Quote from: JonW on February 07, 2013, 05:29:15 pm
I've got three wood choices in mind. Osage,Hedge, or Bodark. Can't decide............ ???

That cracked me up. I had those three wood choices in mind also. I hope my person likes a bright yellow that slowly fades to dark orange.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: SLIMBOB on February 07, 2013, 08:37:47 pm: Dang Greg, your singin my song. I have no seasoned Osage ready. Powder post beetles on my Hackberry so I gotta chase a ring, Mulberry not quite ready. But...a buddy is comin over saturday and I'm trading one of my Mulberries for a Bois d'ark stave. I need to cut some wood!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Dvshunter on February 07, 2013, 08:53:36 pm: I can't wait to start on mine. I've got ideas so far and enough material to make em happen. Just need a name... ;D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Badly Bent on February 07, 2013, 09:11:00 pm: I hear ya Slim, sadly I have no bodark cutting friends. :( :( :(
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: okie64 on February 07, 2013, 09:15:27 pm: Come on now Greg you dont need no orange wood. Im pretty sure anyone would be pretty excited to get one of those sweet black locust bows we've seen you crankin out.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: SLIMBOB on February 07, 2013, 09:35:31 pm: In case It's me you draw, yep. One of those Badly Bent BL bows would make my pants go crazy!

This is a guy who couldn't spell bow 3 years ago. Now he's crankin 'em out. Has a garage full of staves. He's got it baaaad!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: MWirwicki on February 07, 2013, 09:50:05 pm: I'm going with osage. It's all that I have. But hmmmm, which style shall I pick? Darn, its so versatile. Maybe something out of my norm, maybe not? Long? Short? Character? It's gonna have to be special. What will it be? Guess I gotta wait for my name...
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Weylin on February 07, 2013, 09:56:26 pm: I've got a nice piece of vine maple that has about 3 1/2" of reflex. I'm want to make a bend through the handle hunting bow with it but I need to wait to see who my recipient is so I can make sure this stave can handle the draw length.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: uncleduck on February 07, 2013, 11:15:43 pm: Ive got a few osage rings chased and a BL roughed out here. Justa waiting to get a name before I see what kind of design Im gonna roll with.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Knapper on February 07, 2013, 11:33:36 pm: Well should have taken some pics, but just cut a trailer load of ole yeller, won't be ready for a year or so, some so large it's just going to the saw mill for lumber. Guess I could wrap a string on one, but first , o ,yea I need a name!
Knapper
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: juniper junkie on February 07, 2013, 11:49:50 pm: bow porn???? and I thought Keenan was the only twisted one on this site.... :-[ ready to get started, havent built a bow for a while. now to decide between juniper, syringa, and Yew..hmmmmm :D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: BOWMAN53 on February 08, 2013, 12:16:34 am: Anyone gotten thier name yet? I'm going crazy waiting. This is my first bow trade so I'm really anxious.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Keenan on February 08, 2013, 12:45:21 am: JJ your just a tease and you know it. You don't have any good wood left. I found your hiding spot and hi-graded all your good ones >:D
BTW really enjoyed the stay at your Cabin. :o :o >:D LOL
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Pat B on February 08, 2013, 01:05:44 am: Man, I can feel the excitement and I ain't even in the bow trade. :D The anticipation gets those bow building juices flowing, the cogs in our heads are cranking and soon the chips will be flying. Its almost as much fun just to watch....NOT! ...but I'm enjoying the heck out of it so y'all keep it up. 8)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: juniper junkie on February 08, 2013, 10:49:57 am: Quote from: Keenan on February 08, 2013, 12:45:21 am
JJ your just a tease and you know it. You don't have any good wood left. I found your hiding spot and hi-graded all your good ones >:D
BTW really enjoyed the stay at your Cabin. :o :o >:D LOL those were probably yours to start with :-X
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Maxspin on February 08, 2013, 10:57:41 am: Hmmm....

(http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy71/maxspin_photos/daa6e97f-fee6-4f28-91f6-291e91fd2761_zps2d074fd7.jpg)

Boo backed Lemonwood, Cascara, Hazelnut, Vine Maple......
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 08, 2013, 11:03:55 am: Quote from: Pat B on February 08, 2013, 01:05:44 am
Man, I can feel the excitement and I ain't even in the bow trade. . 8)

Oooops....I think may have acccidentely tossed your name in Pat?
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: blackhawk on February 08, 2013, 01:16:33 pm: Just for future reference guys....

When you receive a bow PLEASE POST IT HERE THAT YOU RECEIVED YOUR BOW. And please state who built it for you so we can check off our list as we go. And please post pics of the bow your receive...its only fair to the person who put all that time and effort into making it for you,so please return the favor and put the time into posting some pics...and if you don't know how please learn how to do so...if you have access to this website you have the ability to post pics. If you don't let us know you received or sent a bow don't be alarmed or offended when you get an email from me asking if you sent or received by the deadline.

Thanks guys...hopefully we see some folks getting there names soon...I know this is the hardest part..the waiting on a name.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: bubby on February 08, 2013, 07:58:09 pm: patiently waiting ::), NOT >:D
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Post by: stringstretcher on February 08, 2013, 08:27:17 pm: I see Marie on guys, so things just might start getting interesting around here.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 08, 2013, 09:30:42 pm: Quote from: stringstretcher on February 08, 2013, 08:27:17 pm
I see Marie on guys, so things just might start getting interesting around here.

She was looking for me you stalker Charlie!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Dvshunter on February 08, 2013, 10:03:09 pm: Just think how the postal workers feel. :o
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: KellyG on February 08, 2013, 10:20:33 pm: Ok I have 2 Osage staves, one hickory, an IPE and boo, a hickory blank that I have some boo for backing and I may try some Osage on the belly and I am splitting up a hack berry log. I think I have a few options. I just hope I can turn 2 of them into bows other would be proud to own. For I have this swap and the tradgang swap. What was I thinking?

I am also trying to teach 2 guys at work how to build bows. Talk about the blind leading the blind. :o

I can't wait to see all the good bows.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: k-hat on February 09, 2013, 12:10:04 am: Busy morning, think i'm a little worn out ;)

(http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/k-hat/100_1669.jpg)

Somewhere in all this is a trade bow, maybe a couple ;D

Left to right: osage (duh), elm, hackberry billets, and more elm. Gifted one to my neighbor's dad who stopped by to talk. He let me know that since our last talk he's built and busted 3 bows (yup, I drafted another addict!) outta red oak. I gave him a nice clean and seasoned elm stave. Maybe he'll join on here :)
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Post by: The Gopher on February 09, 2013, 12:40:18 am: This is worse than Christmas morning!
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Post by: stringstretcher on February 09, 2013, 06:34:09 am: I got my eye on you too Pearly :o :o :o :o :o
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 09, 2013, 08:40:20 am: What the heck Kevin? You sip coffee and have a sweet roll while you rripping bark on your coffee table?

We sure are an industrious bunch aint we?!?!?!?!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 09, 2013, 08:41:42 am: Quote from: stringstretcher on February 09, 2013, 06:34:09 am
I got my eye on you too Pearly :o :o :o :o :o

Im like that sniper thats been eyeing you for two years Charlie.......dad told me never to trust you WV guys! He says the thin air up the hills messes with a guy after a while.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: stringstretcher on February 09, 2013, 09:02:38 am: Now it is known for sure Pearly, that you would never ever come close to making a good or even half good sniper my friend. I LIVE IN VIRGINIA.. ;D You need to get some of that yellow dust cleaned out of that thinking part of yours...lol
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 09, 2013, 09:07:22 am: Virginia? Ooops....I hope that trade bow gets to the right place? Im pretty sure I typed WV for your address...:)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: blackhawk on February 09, 2013, 09:08:41 am: Got ants in your pants Charlie?....eh...Virginia..West Virginia...its all the same...your all a bunch of crazy appalachia hillbillies :laugh:
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: okie64 on February 09, 2013, 09:09:06 am: Oh Kevin, I cant believe I have never thought of that coffee table vise idea. Im gonna have to go buy me another vise and bolt it down in the living room before the wife gets home to stop me >:D. Yeah right I can see that going over real good.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: stringstretcher on February 09, 2013, 09:13:19 am: lol....you got that part right blackhawk. Nothing like being a hillbilly. And no ants in my pants, but sure got some bugs in my osage...lol. That is about the same isin't it????
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: blackhawk on February 09, 2013, 09:39:31 am: Yeah Charlie...both will automatically make ya crazy....and here in pa isn't too far off from yins crazy boys either ya know ;) ;D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Elktracker on February 09, 2013, 04:31:24 pm: Got a couple staves picked out just waiting for a name now :)

Josh
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Gaur on February 09, 2013, 05:34:59 pm: Where I live in Thailand if things are taking too long normally that means someone is asking for some money under the table ;D. Who should I pay to select my bowyer :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Gus on February 09, 2013, 07:17:48 pm: Cleaned up my Inside Stave Cache last night.
Have some real nice Yeller Staves picked out to choose from.
Also have a couple Pecan Staves that are very pretty...
And a couple other species as well...

All ready to start laying out a Bow. :)

-gus
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: k-hat on February 09, 2013, 07:26:34 pm: Quote from: PEARL DRUMS on February 09, 2013, 08:40:20 am
What the heck Kevin? You sip coffee and have a sweet roll while you rripping bark on your coffee table?

We sure are an industrious bunch aint we?!?!?!?!

Lol, don't everybody!? ??? Gotta do somethin to keep my energy up! Funny thing is i actually WAS drinkin coffee while i worked on those.... drawknifing in your sleep is not highly recommended :o
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: k-hat on February 09, 2013, 07:30:10 pm: Quote from: okie64 on February 09, 2013, 09:09:06 am
Oh Kevin, I cant believe I have never thought of that coffee table vise idea. Im gonna have to go buy me another vise and bolt it down in the living room before the wife gets home to stop me >:D. Yeah right I can see that going over real good.

Go for it! I'm sure she won't mind, I mean after all a good wife is supportive of her hubby's hobby ;) (don't tell her i said that, y'all live too close :-X)

It was an old coffee table my wife was gonna get rid of. It weighs about 80# and i needed a work table, so there ya go. Works fairly well for me anyhow till i can get a proper setup. :)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 09, 2013, 09:13:38 pm: Marie informed me it will be a few days yet. She wants 100% accuracy, as do all of us.

I have a multitude of staves leaning against the wall with bows screaming, "Let me out!".....
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Keenan on February 09, 2013, 11:46:07 pm: Quote from: PEARL DRUMS on February 09, 2013, 09:13:38 pm
Marie informed me it will be a few days yet. She wants 100% accuracy, as do all of us.

I have a multitude of staves leaning against the wall with bows screaming, "Let me out!".....

Get at it boy, them bows need some air! FREEDOMMMMM! >:D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: coaster500 on February 10, 2013, 12:14:52 pm: I'm afraid if I put a vise on our coffee table I'd be sleepin on it :o

Some prospects.... The're in the starting blocks, just waitin for the gun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/Prospects001_zpsb9001682.jpg)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Josh B on February 10, 2013, 05:58:43 pm: I got a few prospects ready to tiller as soon as I get my name. Short to tall they are hackberry, Minnesota Osage(red elm), black walnut, and erc with a bit of character. I also chased rings on a couple Osage staves just for a backup plan. I'm pretty well set on go. Josh
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Pat B on February 10, 2013, 06:13:05 pm: Josh, be sure to wear safety glasses, a hard hat and an athletic cup while tillering that ERC stave! ;)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: hedgeapple on February 10, 2013, 06:20:40 pm: Holly geepers, I'm behind. I got get these other couple of projects off my plate.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: blackhawk on February 10, 2013, 06:36:56 pm: Josh I bet you can't make a bow with that ERC stave >:D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 10, 2013, 08:14:05 pm: Guess what?

Marie has all the "ship anywhere" drawn and matched up!

Soon my friends....soon.....
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Dvshunter on February 10, 2013, 08:22:32 pm: I'm jonsing for a name here! Everytime my phone shows a new email I get excited. Damn spam! :D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Gaur on February 10, 2013, 09:35:44 pm: Josh. If you happen to get my name I sure like that ERC ;) Are you sinewing it?
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Arrowind on February 10, 2013, 10:08:29 pm: can't wait to get started. I'm working on quite a few right now..... in my mind. Just can't decide what to build.....guess the research will help....but at the end of the day I'm going to build what feels right and probably something challenging...
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: coaster500 on February 10, 2013, 11:03:36 pm: Yahoooooooo Doc!!!

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/IMG_20130209_133404-1_zps5d39aba7.jpg)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: SLIMBOB on February 10, 2013, 11:08:41 pm: Well, I too am chompin' at the bit! Had a good day working on bows with my buddy Juan. He's in the TG Swap. We chased a few rings on some Bois d'ark and almost finished a bow he's been working on. Traded him 2 green elm and Mulberry staves for for 2 bois d'arks that are ready to roll. Got plan a and plan b. Both really dense staves. Waiting for a name..........
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: turtle on February 10, 2013, 11:17:23 pm: Wow josh i realy like that built in sight window on that erc stave. :)

I picked up acouple of ash wheelbarrow handles at lowes today for a plan C. One is a as close to perfect bias grain that ive ever saw. The other is plain sawn almost entirely along a single ring think i will only have to chase down two rings ta get a perfect stave out of it.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Weylin on February 10, 2013, 11:24:38 pm: I'm dyin' over here! I gotta know who i'm building a bow for soon or I'm going to burst! I'm checking the page way too often. At least I have a project to work on while I'm waiting.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: turtle on February 10, 2013, 11:29:13 pm: Weylin....... If it will make ya feel better you can make ME a bow while your waiting. ;)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: bushboy on February 10, 2013, 11:48:14 pm: K,I'm stoked!finally figured how to post pics and have some good wood waiting for me down south!special thx's to all the pa guys that help me from going wacky with a 35 on/10 off shift. In the northern canadian bush,love the posts and stories ,thx's again ..bobbyjoe.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Bryce on February 11, 2013, 01:23:22 am: Alright if I don't get a name soon I'm makin my alter ego Rusty Shapiro, a bow!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: danny f on February 11, 2013, 05:03:47 am: woo hoo got my name let the build commence ;D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Pappy on February 11, 2013, 08:14:23 am: Got one floor tillered this weekend and ready for the form,GregB and I also picked out a log and got a nice clean straight piece each out of it [sisters] depending on who I get and what they like to shoot on which one I will use. ;) ;D Waiting on a name. ???
Pappy
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: MWirwicki on February 11, 2013, 08:43:41 am: That is one cool piece, Pappy. Someone will be thrilled!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: blackhawk on February 11, 2013, 08:57:26 am: I'm rigging this thing..and gonna have a talk with Marie to make sure pappy gets my name >:D ;)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Knapper on February 11, 2013, 09:49:08 am: Pappy, who in their right mind wouldnt want one of your snakey bows. Hope that one comes to Oklahoma ;D
Knapper
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: stringstretcher on February 11, 2013, 09:50:04 am: Got a couple set aside, but still looking for a special piece just in case
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e369/STRINGSTRETCHER/Marvins/Marvins2102013023_zpsb5d0ef45.jpg)
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e369/STRINGSTRETCHER/Marvins/Marvins2102013024_zps15855003.jpg)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: sadiejane on February 11, 2013, 10:28:28 am: Quote from: Knapper on February 11, 2013, 09:49:08 am
Pappy, who in their right mind wouldnt want one of your snakey bows. Hope that one comes to Oklahoma ;D
Knapper

or kansas city!!!

sorry fellas, i know this trade is all about making the best bow ya can for yr recipient,
but its hard not to start fantasizing when there are SO many amazing bowyers on the list....
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: burn em up chuck on February 11, 2013, 10:48:04 am: I'm w/you sadiejane, I for one have resigned myself to do the very best I can. still a little intimidated.

chuck
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: danny f on February 11, 2013, 10:56:11 am: i have got a stave bending this mornin, hopefully get it tillered soon, im looking forward to making this bow, its more of a challenging stave, for me anyway lol.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: k-hat on February 11, 2013, 11:32:19 am: Quote from: PEARL DRUMS on February 10, 2013, 08:14:05 pm
Guess what?

Marie has all the "ship anywhere" drawn and matched up!

Soon my friends....soon.....

Seriously, i think y'all been ready for awhile and just holding out on us to build anticipation and excitement. Like a buncha pomeranian yappers at the door hear'n master comin up the walk!! Open the door already!!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Calendargirl on February 11, 2013, 12:02:11 pm: I am back at it again for the next few hours of sending names. Unfortunately it takes longer than one would think it would. However....all names have been drawn. So I know who is getting all this pretty eye candy that is being posted 8) and I am the ONLY one who knows... >:D
I will be going down the list there are 78 names to pass out and I am working hard to keep the information accurate. Please give me grace if i mess up a little. O:)

Have fun!

O0
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: blackhawk on February 11, 2013, 12:14:28 pm: Thanks Marie....unlike some others will say..please take your time ;) 8)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: steelslinger on February 11, 2013, 12:15:14 pm: I am so ready to roll, lets do this!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: stringstretcher on February 11, 2013, 12:21:39 pm: I for one am in no hurry, cause I am skeered....lol....In no hurry to get started, because then the pressure is really on....lol.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Keenan on February 11, 2013, 12:36:27 pm: Thank you Marie for the update. I had to crack up when I went to the "What did you do today" thread in the campfire section. This was my posting for today.

"Because I know people are getting names already and I see Marie is on the site I am checking constantly for the magical PM that will send me running in who knows what direction. Checking, Checking, checking, checking, you get the idea!"

Marie, you know you love the feeling of having so much power to have us all sitting on the edge of our seats, LOL :o Like Blackhawk said, take your time and enjoy the moment while we all linger in complete brain teasing anticipation >:D

For those that are new to this a bit of info for you all. If you were last to sign up you will probably be last to get your email as she wroks down the list. LOL Why did I wait so long to join up? ::)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 11, 2013, 12:48:29 pm: Marie works harder than any of us that are trying to keep this trade afloat. We couldn't do it without her and her efforts. I gave her a bunch of discombobulated lists I thought where darn good!! And she somehow figured it out. That's priceless.

THANK YOU MARIE!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: k-hat on February 11, 2013, 12:55:27 pm: Quote from: Keenan on February 11, 2013, 12:36:27 pm
For those that are new to this a bit of info for you all. If you were last to sign up you will probably be last to get your email as she wroks down the list. LOL Why did I wait so long to join up? ::)

Awe man! Well there ya go, I'll just have to chill then. Really do appreciate Marie putn up with all of our yappin and buggin. ;) Lookn forward to getting dimensions on these staves i have waiting, name or no name!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: country on February 11, 2013, 12:57:25 pm: Thanks Marie ..... Happy Valentines Day... a little bit early.... :)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: RBLusthaus on February 11, 2013, 01:21:08 pm: I'm just saying, I don't know what you gents are waiting for, I got my name and I am off and running. Me thinks you guys are slacking a little . . . .

Russ
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Calendargirl on February 11, 2013, 02:49:10 pm: Russ... what a tease.... >:D

Ok so I know many of you are checking pretty frequently today to see if there is a PM in your mailbox...

so in fairness to you all, I have to take a 3 hour break for other reasons. I will be back messaging everyone at about 3:40 central. Take a breather and know that there are awesome names on this list and everyone is going to be blessed not just by what they receive but in the process of making and giving to someone. You will feel like a kid at Christmas if you don't already! ;)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: RBLusthaus on February 11, 2013, 03:15:14 pm: Quote from: Calendargirl on February 11, 2013, 02:49:10 pm
Russ... what a tease.... >:D

Sorry Marie :-) did not mean to put you in hot water with the guys, I just could not help myself ......
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Buckeye Guy on February 11, 2013, 04:49:30 pm: thanks for ALL you do Marie !!!
I am very well aware of who keeps this boat afloat !
God bless you for everything !
Guy
Take your time on my name Its to cold to work on bows now anyway !
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Cardboard_Duck on February 11, 2013, 04:57:16 pm: I just want to say thanks to the person who sent me a prank PM.... You know who you are... Man was I excited..
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: stringstretcher on February 11, 2013, 05:55:56 pm: You get one of those too Cardboard? We going to have to get a real big thumping list started....lol. That was the first time my heart has raced like that since I was....well you know.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 11, 2013, 06:45:54 pm: Yah, this trade just brings out the worst is some folks......too bad somebody had to go and trick you like that Chuck and Duck... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: stringstretcher on February 11, 2013, 06:49:35 pm: (http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e369/STRINGSTRETCHER/2013%20bows/i-got-my-eye-on-you-chuckie-remix-edit_large_zpsc44a7c07.jpg)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: JLoranger on February 11, 2013, 07:05:30 pm: Let the games begin!!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: _Jon_ on February 11, 2013, 07:17:25 pm: This is my Trade bow I'm working on. It's Iron Wood and along with Pappy, and Will it looks like it is going to work out. If not I can always ask nicely to ride in the Kobota with Mark to his hidden stash and trade for something to work on. ;D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 11, 2013, 07:39:31 pm: Very nice profile Jon.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Keenan on February 11, 2013, 07:55:43 pm: Nice profile Jon ;)

Charlie that was funny.

Quote from: stringstretcher on February 11, 2013, 05:55:56 pm
You get one of those too Cardboard? We going to have to get a real big thumping list started....lol. That was the first time my heart has raced like that since I was....well you know.

I must be missin something. "That just don't make no sense" LOL >:D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: stringstretcher on February 11, 2013, 07:57:30 pm: LOL.....good luck everyone. This is going to be fun for sure.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: soy on February 11, 2013, 08:03:53 pm: I got mine ;) here we go.... oh man
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Will H on February 11, 2013, 08:14:24 pm: I got mine! This is gonna be great!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Badly Bent on February 11, 2013, 08:17:56 pm: Got my name too. Thanks Marie!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: hunterbob on February 11, 2013, 08:34:52 pm: Got the name today.Thank you. I might just have to start another bow waiting on this sinew to dry.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 11, 2013, 08:39:09 pm: Enjoy your first swap Bob! Go slow and enjoy every minute of it.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: coaster500 on February 11, 2013, 08:41:31 pm: Well all righty then!!!!!!

Got my Victim .... Time to do some major homework!!!!!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: lesken2011 on February 11, 2013, 08:55:41 pm: It's on like Donkey Kong!!!!!!!!!!!! ;D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: BOWMAN53 on February 11, 2013, 08:58:26 pm: Havent gotten my name yet :-( i was impatient before, but now that i see people are getting theirs, i just cant sit still lol.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: hedgeapple on February 11, 2013, 09:08:32 pm: oh no I've been passed over. :'( >:(
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: bcbull on February 11, 2013, 09:08:55 pm: Got a few texts from buddys tellin me they got names i still waitin 5 th time i ckd in last 2 hrs brock
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: k-hat on February 11, 2013, 09:09:26 pm: Got mines! Yes, it's time to stalk!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: osage outlaw on February 11, 2013, 09:10:40 pm: I suggest the list be put in alphabetical order next time ;)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: BOWMAN53 on February 11, 2013, 09:14:26 pm: Great idea outlaw. Then i would just go through all thd names alphabetize them too see when id get mine. Id end up herassing the person that would get theirs before me lol
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Calendargirl on February 11, 2013, 09:19:17 pm: be patient ladies, I am working on it >:D
.... only 50% of the way through the names.... if you are anxious you can let me know but I am trying to stay on course so nothing gets confused.... :-*
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: hedgeapple on February 11, 2013, 09:20:36 pm: Maybe I should have left out some cookies for Santa...I mean Marie or maybe chocolates and wine would work better? ;)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Calendargirl on February 11, 2013, 09:25:52 pm: David,
Chocolates and wine ALWAYS work! O0
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 11, 2013, 09:29:33 pm: Yah ladies, stay patient!.........Now that was funny Marie!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: ionicmuffin on February 11, 2013, 09:29:58 pm: Wow! what an amazing start of the trade. Ill be sure to work hard to be in it next year 8)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Knapper on February 11, 2013, 09:33:24 pm: Ran in to the hobby room after work to check to see if had a message and I did:laugh: :laugh:
Just not the name :'( So thanks man!!!! HaHa. The jokes are on.
Thanks Marie for all your hard work.
I've still got a lot of bark to get off before I can start now so no hurry.
Knapper
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 11, 2013, 09:34:20 pm: Right on muffin...its worth the effort, believe me! Its a great break away for the mid winters sucks.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: KShip85 on February 11, 2013, 09:38:57 pm: Is anyone planning on making more than one bow because they can't decide? So many options... >:D

Kip
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Calendargirl on February 11, 2013, 09:44:17 pm: Ok I am done!!!

Anyone not get theirs?

>:D
>:D Bahahahaha just kidding ...... >:D
>:D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Weylin on February 11, 2013, 09:45:20 pm: Quote from: Calendargirl on February 11, 2013, 09:44:17 pm
Ok I am done!!!

Anyone not get theirs?

>:D
>:D Bahahahaha just kidding ...... >:D
>:D

NoOOOoooooOoooOo!!! :'(
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: ionicmuffin on February 11, 2013, 09:45:45 pm: Yeah im sure it is. I would love to be in on it. But making bows will still be the same. I will make em with or without the trade. Just no fire under your pants to keep you on task (i.e. mullets black book) >:D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Knapper on February 11, 2013, 09:48:02 pm: This place is just full of joksters ;D ;D ;D
Knapper
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Stringman on February 11, 2013, 10:03:27 pm: I think I'm gonna start my own little black book. So far.. Keenan, and Marie are at the top of the page!! ;D

I am SOOO trying to be patient!!! ;) ::) BUT COMEON ALREADY!!!!

Scott (you realize I can't go to sleep tonight till I get a name, right?!?)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Arrowind on February 11, 2013, 10:06:19 pm: I got a name! Mooohahahahhahhaahaaaaa! >:D

Kinda like Christmas! Oh crap now I gotta get started! :o

....Going into spy er ah I mean "research" mode...
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: hedgeapple on February 11, 2013, 10:10:10 pm: I'm feeding the chocolate and wine to the reindeer. haha
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Bryce on February 11, 2013, 10:13:50 pm: Quote from: ionicmuffin on February 11, 2013, 09:29:58 pm
Wow! what an amazing start of the trade. Ill be sure to work hard to be in it next year 8)

That's a great attitude to have bud! Build till your fingers bleed :)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: ionicmuffin on February 11, 2013, 10:14:50 pm: LOL so if my hands start to bleed from a cut its time to stop? >:D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Bryce on February 11, 2013, 10:17:41 pm: Yeah! Stop, rub some dirt in it, then get back to work!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Keenan on February 11, 2013, 10:18:03 pm: Ok Miss Marie that was just not RIGHT! >:D Got me!

I told you all she was liking the power! :o >:D I'm probably going to be last now!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: BOWMAN53 on February 11, 2013, 10:28:29 pm: Quote from: Keenan on February 11, 2013, 10:18:03 pm
Ok Miss Marie that was just not RIGHT! >:D Got me!

I told you all she was liking the power! :o >:D I'm probably going to be last now!

Marie doesnt know me but im convinced shes got me at the bottom of the list lol.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: rossfactor on February 11, 2013, 10:46:15 pm: The victim... I mean recipient has been identified. Gathering intel. Hmmm were there any rules about no use of predator drones during this trade?

Gabe
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Calendargirl on February 11, 2013, 10:50:47 pm: If you haven't received your name yet... please send Keenan a p.m.

>:D >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D

ahhaahhaeeahehehhhahhahahahaehehehhehaahha

still working I am on the downhill to the home stretch...
but still send Keenan a p.m. >:D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: osage outlaw on February 11, 2013, 10:51:48 pm: Should it be an angry PM with lots of swear words?
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Calendargirl on February 11, 2013, 10:56:01 pm: Quote from: osage outlaw on February 11, 2013, 10:51:48 pm
Should it be an angry PM with lots of swear words?
that would work... >:D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Keenan on February 11, 2013, 10:58:49 pm: Ohhh Marie You just mad the Bad Girl List,,,,LOL I never forget and have been a practical joker for about 50 years now :o >:D Let the games begin.............. Thank you for your efforts and for Putting JW on the bottom of the list,,,,,,LOL
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: JW_Halverson on February 11, 2013, 11:01:58 pm: I'd have it no other way!

Marie? Do you like Malbec and are you going to be at the Classic this year?
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Calendargirl on February 11, 2013, 11:03:01 pm: Quote from: JW_Halverson on February 11, 2013, 11:01:58 pm
I'd have it no other way!

Marie? Do you like Malbec and are you going to be at the Classic this year?
Why yes and yes! O:)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Knapper on February 11, 2013, 11:04:33 pm: The fore play got to be to much so I had to go out to the bow shop and eat the bark off of this elm 8)
Knapper
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: JW_Halverson on February 11, 2013, 11:04:53 pm: Watch closely for me, ma'am.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: SLIMBOB on February 11, 2013, 11:15:15 pm: Yeehaw! Got mine today. The fun continues.....
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: missilemaster on February 11, 2013, 11:18:17 pm: Just got my name! Time to get my hands dirty!! :P ;D ;D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Weylin on February 11, 2013, 11:24:17 pm: This is getting pretty pathetic. I'm sitting here, nervously rasping on a bow handle in my living room and hitting f5 every 30 seconds while ignoring my wife's pleas to get the table ready for dinner.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Bryce on February 11, 2013, 11:25:47 pm: Quote from: Weylin on February 11, 2013, 11:24:17 pm
This is getting pretty pathetic. I'm sitting here, nervously rasping on a bow handle in my living room and hitting f5 every 30 seconds while ignoring my wife's pleas to get the table ready for dinner.

I'm at work checking here every couple mins!
I can't wait to start creepin. Then decide what I want to make!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: steelslinger on February 11, 2013, 11:32:41 pm: Quote from: Weylin on February 11, 2013, 11:24:17 pm
This is getting pretty pathetic. I'm sitting here, nervously rasping on a bow handle in my living room and hitting f5 every 30 seconds while ignoring my wife's pleas to get the table ready for dinner.

This is his wife- he is doing the SAME thing! Ridiculous.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Calendargirl on February 11, 2013, 11:33:34 pm: Quote from: Weylin on February 11, 2013, 11:24:17 pm
This is getting pretty pathetic. I'm sitting here, nervously rasping on a bow handle in my living room and hitting f5 every 30 seconds while ignoring my wife's pleas to get the table ready for dinner.
Weylin,
I will make you a deal. I will get you your name if you will please please go get the table ready for your wife and make sure you tell her you love her! Deal??? ;D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: hedgeapple on February 11, 2013, 11:38:00 pm: I got a name. woohoo But, Marie those chocolates I was going to give you the Classic, might just be Exlax. haha
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Calendargirl on February 11, 2013, 11:41:38 pm: Quote from: hedgeapple on February 11, 2013, 11:38:00 pm
I got a name. woohoo But, Marie those chocolates I was going to give you the Classic, might just be Exlax. haha
never underestimate the benefits of having clean pipes! ;)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Dvshunter on February 11, 2013, 11:53:09 pm: Quote from: Keenan on February 11, 2013, 10:18:03 pm
Ok Miss Marie that was just not RIGHT! >:D Got me!

I told you all she was liking the power! :o >:D I'm probably going to be last now!

It would only serve you right. >:D

What an exciting day. I got my name and staves picked out. I'm building two. ;)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Weylin on February 11, 2013, 11:57:54 pm: Alright! Ready to rock. 8) Thanks a bunch for putting in the time to do this for us, Marie! :D I'm excited about making a bow for the person I drew. I see a vine maple ambush bow in his/her future. I haven't decided 100% but that's what I'm leaning towards right now. I have a stave roughed out and ready to go. (Thanks, Carson)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: hedgeapple on February 12, 2013, 12:05:02 am: I didn't think I could sleep until I got the name of my victim; now I can't sleep wondering what I'm going to build. haha
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: MWirwicki on February 12, 2013, 12:16:04 am: Marie, you're too funny. :laugh: Haven't heard hide nor tail of you. Hope all is well.

Matt
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: BOWMAN53 on February 12, 2013, 12:18:12 am: Marie, that was the most elaberate/decorative message ive ever gotten lol. I never knew giving names could be so elaberate lol
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: osage outlaw on February 12, 2013, 12:20:09 am: I got my name and couldn't be happier. It is going to be hard to sleep when I get home in the morning. I might just stay up all day and get started on something. I got a lot of work to do.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Calendargirl on February 12, 2013, 12:24:40 am: Quote from: BOWMAN53 on February 12, 2013, 12:18:12 am
Marie, that was the most elaberate/decorative message ive ever gotten lol. I never knew giving names could be so elaberate lol
Well a wonderful Christmas present is even more exciting when wrapped all prettied up! ;)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Bryce on February 12, 2013, 12:34:38 am: I just got a MSG telling me to get back to work:/
Oh yeah and a NAME!!!!! Boom!!!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: wildkatt on February 12, 2013, 01:01:36 am: >:D Got my name let the stalking begin...ERRR ...let the investigation begin... >:D BTW thanks to all in charge for being in charge... LOL ;D

KATT
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: rps3 on February 12, 2013, 01:49:18 am: Just got my name. Thanks again to all of you who have helped put this together. Just like everyone else, I am pumped. Too bad I am working the nightshift right now or else I might be grabbing a stave.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Calendargirl on February 12, 2013, 02:07:15 am: According to my notes all the names have now been delivered. Please contact me or Pearl Drums if something seems ary or if you didn't get your name.

Let the games begin!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: stringstretcher on February 12, 2013, 05:51:39 am: Now some one send Keenan a PM telling him there was a mistake made, and the name he got is not the right one....he will just have to wait..... >:D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Keenan on February 12, 2013, 06:15:50 am: Quote from: stringstretcher on February 12, 2013, 05:51:39 am
Now some one send Keenan a PM telling him there was a mistake made, and the name he got is not the right one....he will just have to wait..... >:D

She said my name was some guy named rubberstring or stringstrechy or somethin like that. Guess I better figure on waiting for a new name Charlie! :o >:D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: stringstretcher on February 12, 2013, 06:18:16 am: Nah, just start one for whatsyoumagiggy. Now I have to get my A game on....lol...
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Keenan on February 12, 2013, 06:22:14 am: ;D ;D >:D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Pappy on February 12, 2013, 07:05:59 am: Did you forget me, :-\ I got no name yet, feeling really left out. ??? :( :( seriously I got no Name. ???
Pappy
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Keenan on February 12, 2013, 07:20:45 am: Pappy no one can forget you my friend. I think of you and the twins oak ranch constantly. Something about a cabin in the woods that feels like home.
I'll check with Marie later on o follow up but I'm fairly sure see sent you the following PM

"Pappy, You drew Keenan" >:D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: okie64 on February 12, 2013, 07:35:27 am: Got my name and I couldnt be more pumped about it!!! Already been stalking profiles, thats kinda fun but a little weird at the same time. A huge thanks to all those involved and making this swap work.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Cardboard_Duck on February 12, 2013, 07:39:04 am: Got my name!!!! Let the stalking begin MUAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Thanks to everyone who takes the time to make this trade possible :)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Keenan on February 12, 2013, 07:47:47 am: Been up since about 1;30 am "Rough night" and have researched my name for about 1 1/2 hours. Lots of possibilties. Now to find the perfect stave that wants to be THAT bow!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: bcbull on February 12, 2013, 07:59:22 am: Finnaly got my name time to rock lol brock :-* >:D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 12, 2013, 08:01:46 am: Quote from: Pappy on February 12, 2013, 07:05:59 am
Did you forget me, :-\ I got no name yet, feeling really left out. ??? :( :( seriously I got no Name. ???
Pappy

We are working on it Pappy. We had an even 78 names, so its a small issue.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: stringstretcher on February 12, 2013, 08:22:01 am: OH BOY....Got my name first thing this morning....boy oh boy. Been doing some research and found out that I think every body should only be allowed to like one style of bow.....lol. Decisions, decisions, decisions. :o

The good thing is, I think my recipient will like about anything I can come up with ;) Now where did I put that 1" PVC tubing???? Oh wait, it has to be natural materials????? Now where is that broom handle???
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 12, 2013, 08:24:20 am: I got mine to Chuckles! Its a GREAT feeling knowing your building a bow for somebody that will truley appreciate it and use the heck out of it. I got a GREAT name and have my stave picked out. And to think, I wasnt going to enter this year unless we landed on an odd number of entries. Boy, that would have been stupid on my part.....
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: stringstretcher on February 12, 2013, 08:25:33 am: This is going to be fun. No matter what I come up with, I will give it my best, be it good or bad ;) ;)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Keenan on February 12, 2013, 08:29:09 am: Ata boy Charlie!

Well said Pearls
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Buckeye Guy on February 12, 2013, 08:39:57 am: Anybody want to trade names ?!!!
Or what do you do for a legendary bowyer !!!
Well I guess it is a good thing that all I can do is just an ole stick with a string !!!
Have fun !!!!
Guy
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Stingray45 on February 12, 2013, 08:59:44 am: I'll take one for the team. I saw the snakey stave you were working Pappy, so I guess.... if they don't give you another name, you can just go ahead and send it to me when you're finished....

~Barry
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: blackhawk on February 12, 2013, 09:10:29 am: Quote from: Buckeye Guy on February 12, 2013, 08:39:57 am
Anybody want to trade names ?!!!
Or what do you do for a legendary bowyer !!!
Well I guess it is a good thing that all I can do is just an ole stick with a string !!!
Have fun !!!!
Guy

Well duh...that's easy...ya make him a legendary bow ;) :laugh:
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: blackhawk on February 12, 2013, 09:14:20 am: I feel sorry for the poor sap getting one of my ticking time bombs. 8) ...cus I blew one up last night...lol :laugh:
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Pappy on February 12, 2013, 09:20:13 am: Thanks for the encouragement guys, I am really feeling left out,everyone all excited about their draw and here I set feeling all alone. :( :( :( :( ;)
Pappy
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Dvshunter on February 12, 2013, 09:23:21 am: Let me know hawki :oe and ill clkear room on my way. Make it pretty cue if I can't shoot it I want it pretty... or strang enough the beat em with. ::) :laugh:

Just make one for keenan pappy... and then send it to me. >:D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: blackhawk on February 12, 2013, 09:25:39 am: Pappy if I could give ya a name..I mean a hug I wood ;) :laugh:

Send Marie a pm as well..if we all bombard her maybe shell get the memo ::)...maybe she's just messing with you...you know her ::)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: blackhawk on February 12, 2013, 09:27:33 am: Quote from: Dvshunter on February 12, 2013, 09:23:21 am
Let me know hawki :oe and ill clkear room on my way. Make it pretty cue if I can't shoot it I want it pretty... or strang enough the beat em with. ::) :laugh:

Just make one for keenan pappy... and then send it to me. >:D

Will do Dave :o ;) :laugh:
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: sadiejane on February 12, 2013, 09:30:28 am: Quote from: Buckeye Guy on February 12, 2013, 08:39:57 am
Anybody want to trade names ?!!!
Or what do you do for a legendary bowyer !!!
Well I guess it is a good thing that all I can do is just an ole stick with a string !!!
Have fun !!!!
Guy

man, you too!
i got one of them legendary bowyers myself and its making me sweat!
oh well, reckon im just gonna have to up my game or run away like a scared little girl...

lucky for me i have one heckuva lovely yella stave that oughta work great if i can pull it off :-\
alrighty then, the challenge is on!
wish me luck fellas

btw thanks Marie for taking this on
and all u guys on the board of directors!
you are all the best for setting this up for the rest of us
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Knapper on February 12, 2013, 09:58:25 am: Got my name this morning! So this afternoon the bow building will start ;) Cant believe I have to go to work :'( Pappy you can have Knapper as your name >:D O well it's worth a try.
Knapper
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: The Gopher on February 12, 2013, 10:08:19 am: I know my mission, it will be a long day at work today thinking about this evening, especially when the wife and kids are out of town...go drink beer and party? No way, i've got a bow to build!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Maxspin on February 12, 2013, 10:29:18 am: Got mine first thing this morning ;D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Buckeye Guy on February 12, 2013, 10:35:39 am: I hear ya blackhawk!
But I am considering a hachet bow cause I betcha he does not have one !!
Guy
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: burn em up chuck on February 12, 2013, 10:44:33 am: I have the name, when I got up this morning :-X O:)

chuck
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: sadiejane on February 12, 2013, 10:48:49 am: thinking there's a nice little snakey bow in there when i get those knots knocked off
down another ring and things shld be shaping up!
but my name has numerous osage bows already
maybe i shld dig out that super reflexed hackberry instead....
is there such a thing as too many osage bows? :laugh:

(http://i878.photobucket.com/albums/ab346/sadiejane9/2013%20bow%20trade/0e84e873-a1ab-4537-8797-05d56ff71140_zpsc95f9c0f.jpg)

looks like that little wind check is showing the way...
feel pretty good about this stave.
nice rings, a bit of character, still over 72" long and a full 2" thick
gives me lots of room to work.
most of the osage i work is marginal at best, so this one is gonna be a pleasure
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: coaster500 on February 12, 2013, 11:00:09 am: Man when I said time to do some home work I had know idea!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dang I'm gettin dizzy ????????

Thanks for the name Marie, I think ?????
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: turtle on February 12, 2013, 11:16:02 am: Quote from: coaster500 on February 12, 2013, 11:00:09 am
Man when I said time to do some home work I had know idea!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dang I'm gettin dizzy ????????

Thanks for the name Marie, I think ?????
Lol, I know what you mean. Got my name a little after midnight and researched untill 2:30 am and ive been back at it since 7:30.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Pappy on February 12, 2013, 11:25:07 am: Got it. ;) ;D
Pappy
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Keenan on February 12, 2013, 11:26:53 am: Quote from: Pappy on February 12, 2013, 11:25:07 am
Got it. ;) ;D
Pappy

Marie must have got her chocalate and wine ;D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: okie64 on February 12, 2013, 11:27:13 am: Got the ring lines feathered out this morning on number one possibility for trade bow. Im still torn between this snakey stave and a pipe straight piece of hackberry. Decisions, decisions??? I may just go ahead and build both of them and then decide.
(http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee503/Jamey_Burkhart/0B1DD75C-DE6E-450A-9616-592CF3F3F4F0-10735-00001A4874E8D5D3.jpg)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: ionicmuffin on February 12, 2013, 11:59:52 am: Quote from: stringstretcher on February 12, 2013, 08:22:01 am
OH BOY....Got my name first thing this morning....boy oh boy. Been doing some research and found out that I think every body should only be allowed to like one style of bow.....lol. Decisions, decisions, decisions. :o

SO, you got one of "those" people >:D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 12, 2013, 12:19:51 pm: You guys have no idea the pressure Im under. Sweet Marie sent me the complete list and I CANT/WONT open it until Im shipped and received............now thats torture my friends.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Onebowonder on February 12, 2013, 12:32:27 pm: Looking at all the stress you guys are under, I'm thinking I aught to start my 2014 Bow Trade bow now! That way, perhaps I'll have enough time make something up to par without having a coronary event!

Seriously, I'm kinda wishing I'd joined, ...but kinda glad I decided to wait another year. Next year I'll be ready though I think...

OneBow
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: GregB on February 12, 2013, 02:10:32 pm: " Marie must have got her chocalate and wine "

Keenan, are you insinuating that Marie can be bought??? ;)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 12, 2013, 02:22:17 pm: Quote from: Onebowonder on February 12, 2013, 12:32:27 pm
Looking at all the stress you guys are under, I'm thinking I aught to start my 2014 Bow Trade bow now! That way, perhaps I'll have enough time make something up to par without having a coronary event!

Seriously, I'm kinda wishing I'd joined, ...but kinda glad I decided to wait another year. Next year I'll be ready though I think...

OneBow

Thats a good plan. Its MUCH more fun when you know you can build a good bow than it is to hope you can build a good bow. Thats pressure nobody needs to carry around.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Carson (CMB) on February 12, 2013, 04:30:54 pm: Got my name. Can't wait to build this one.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Keenan on February 12, 2013, 05:04:25 pm: Quote from: GregB on February 12, 2013, 02:10:32 pm
" Marie must have got her chocalate and wine "

Keenan, are you insinuating that Marie can be bought??? ;)

:o :-X
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: autologus on February 12, 2013, 05:43:17 pm: I have mine figured out and have ordered my window dressing from Carson (CMB) just got to get started hacking it out.

Grady
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Calendargirl on February 12, 2013, 05:54:54 pm: Quote from: Keenan on February 12, 2013, 05:04:25 pm
Quote from: GregB on February 12, 2013, 02:10:32 pm
" Marie must have got her chocalate and wine "

Keenan, are you insinuating that Marie can be bought??? ;)

:o :-X
Keenan just knows that us girls need wine and chocolate to be able to tolerate the cave men! I am sure that Lulyn has edjumacated him good in that area! Which only means, GregB, that you need to be getting to work and making me some of your wine!
Pappy knows me so well, he pretended to feel left out, but he knew I was saving the best for last. ;) Or maybe I was getting revenge on him for calling me Murray... until we met in person 8 years ago. :o That expression was priceless!

Well you all need to get to work. If you need any sleuthing done I am happy to help. Y'all are gonna have a BIG time with this one! THanks for putting up with me taking so long. At least my presentation was all pretty. :)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Onebowonder on February 12, 2013, 06:47:17 pm: Quote from: GregB on February 12, 2013, 02:10:32 pm
" Marie must have got her chocalate and wine "

Keenan, are you insinuating that Marie can be bought??? ;)

In my experience, most people cannot be bought. ...they can often be rented for a bit, but ussually have to be paid again and frequently after the initial purchase.

OneBow
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 12, 2013, 08:04:28 pm: Providing my wedge is true, I have a 59" osage stave I need to split out. One half should make a semi rigid static. At least thats what I see! Im excited to get started.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Keenan on February 12, 2013, 08:14:35 pm: Marie Maybe if you get in this trade next year and with Sadie maybe we can start seeing some of the softer side of bow making. We are just a bunch of cave men that just grunt scrape wood and play with snakes :o ::) Of coarse if you, Lulyn, Sadie. Miss Joanie and a few others get to making bows. us guys might have to get out and cut more trees. ::) :'(
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: sadiejane on February 12, 2013, 08:27:13 pm: Quote from: Keenan on February 12, 2013, 08:14:35 pm
Marie Maybe if you get in this trade next year and with Sadie maybe we can start seeing some of the softer side of bow making. We are just a bunch of cave men that just grunt scrape wood and play with snakes :o ::) Of coarse if you, Lulyn, Sadie. Miss Joanie and a few others get to making bows. us guys might have to get out and cut more trees. ::) :'(

aha, now yr figuring it out Keenan! why would us gals go and get all dirty, sweaty and risk breaking a nail when, with a wink and a smile, you fellas will do it for us? :laugh: >:D :laugh:
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Ozzy on February 12, 2013, 08:29:38 pm: How did you know that works have you been talking to my wife ???
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Keenan on February 12, 2013, 08:36:17 pm: Quote from: sadiejane on February 12, 2013, 08:27:13 pm
Quote from: Keenan on February 12, 2013, 08:14:35 pm
Marie Maybe if you get in this trade next year and with Sadie maybe we can start seeing some of the softer side of bow making. We are just a bunch of cave men that just grunt scrape wood and play with snakes :o ::) Of coarse if you, Lulyn, Sadie. Miss Joanie and a few others get to making bows. us guys might have to get out and cut more trees. ::) :'(

aha, now yr figuring it out Keenan! why would i go and get all dirty, sweaty and risk breaking a nail when, with a wink and a smile, i can get you fellas to do it for me? :laugh:

There is a reson for the saying "It's not good for men to be alone" >:D LOL Awhaw! That's what she's been doing to me! I've wondered why she is so friendly at times. :o LOL
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Elktracker on February 12, 2013, 09:56:48 pm: Got my name gonna start going on this hopefully this weekend! Look forward to it!

Thanks again to all involved in organizing and helping with this years trade, we appretiate you all!

Josh
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: darwin on February 12, 2013, 11:06:45 pm: Ok I have shipped my person should see it before the end of the week

NOT!!!!!!

I just picked out the stave I want to work on
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: JonW on February 12, 2013, 11:42:19 pm: Been out of pocket for a couple days. Got my name though and the more I try to figure out what to do the more I think my recipient might get a 2fer.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: The Gopher on February 13, 2013, 01:57:07 am: Options a, b and c. From left to right Osage, ash and Osage.

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/MN_Littles/2013-02-12_22-55-36_638_zps6a532d83.jpg)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: soy on February 13, 2013, 03:40:33 am: I would love to see what happens with that messed up Osage on the right >:D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Old timber bows on February 13, 2013, 08:28:31 am: Chris I in got my name and let the osage fly I a allready geting started lol good luck to all have fun.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 13, 2013, 08:53:58 am: Your not done yet Marty? Slow poke!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: blackhawk on February 13, 2013, 09:03:58 am: Unfortunately I gotta finish up two other projects first before I can get at my trade bow..one is being sealed as I speak..n the other I need to continue shooting,skin,n seal...it'll be this weekend at the earliest before I can start...just gotta finish cleaning my plate off first
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Pappy on February 13, 2013, 09:21:09 am: De barked a nice piece of [SEASONED] Osage yesterday,may just be the one,still not quite decided on straight or snaky. :) First time in a long while thinking about a bow build has kept me up at night. ;) ;D
Pappy
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: MWirwicki on February 13, 2013, 09:25:44 am: Yeah, I'm with you Pappy. Just trying to think of what to build. My recipient seems to like everything. Now, I'm forced to come up with something on my own, maybe a bit unique. Gotta pull on the 'ol creative side of the brain.

Hmmmm.....
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: SLIMBOB on February 13, 2013, 09:26:34 am: Right there with you Pappy!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: The Gopher on February 13, 2013, 10:02:58 am: Soy, i'm interested in that one too! I got the stave from a guy who wanted to build a bow but never did, The stave was on top of his shed for 8 years and completely black. When i cut an end off the rings were shocking, perfect and about 1/8 to 3/16" thick. The back was so badly checked i had to go down about 4 growth rings which didn't leave me with much wood, we'll see what happens.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: okie64 on February 13, 2013, 11:00:32 am: I like how you threw that "seasoned" word in there Pappy ;D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: turtle on February 13, 2013, 11:27:19 am: I broke out my only flowering dogwood stave yesterday and got it debarked. Hopefully i will get it roughed out today.
(http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u437/stevenbennett2/2013%20trade%20bow/20130213_095217.jpg)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Weylin on February 13, 2013, 11:35:36 am: I tillered a new osage flat bow out to full draw last night. As soon as I get that shot in and all dolled up I can start my vine maple trade bow.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Bryce on February 13, 2013, 12:37:52 pm: You shooting that this weekend?

Don't let me shoot it....... 8)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: coaster500 on February 13, 2013, 12:47:46 pm: Got a little done last night after work (stave prep 6 different ones) but I'm really having a hard time figuring out what to build........ My thoughts before I got my name were to build with a wood that was not available to my victim and maybe in a style that he hadn't tried???? I was glad at first to find out he was prolific as far as posting but Geeeeezzzzzzzzzzzzz maybe to much so, and all over the place!!!!

Excuse me got to go take a chill pill :(

Come on man think, think!!!!!!

some possibles........

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/Prospects_zpsaa174b68.jpg)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: GregB on February 13, 2013, 01:55:40 pm: I've got the sister to one of the "SEASONED" osage staves Pappy is considering, but I've found my "victim" has quite of bit of osage himself. I've got a hophornbeam roughed in bow that I've been sitting on for several years now, a nice piece of wood. Hophornbeam is high on my list of bow woods, may just be my selection...
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: blackhawk on February 13, 2013, 02:03:51 pm: Kip...send me the yew n osage staves and that will help narrow your selection down ;) >:D

Greg..I'm osage rich and I sure as heck wouldn't mind another osage bow ;)...cant ever have enough of those
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: GregB on February 13, 2013, 02:31:12 pm: Like some of the other folks I've heard, I may work on both the osage and the HHB and decide after they're finished.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: bubby on February 13, 2013, 02:48:10 pm: I've done my research and figured out what i'm gonna build, now I just have to decide what to build it out of
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: RyanY on February 13, 2013, 03:58:05 pm: Got the bow cut out last night. Should be floor tillered soon. (http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k455/ryoon4690/IMG_1867.jpg)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: bushboy on February 13, 2013, 04:06:37 pm: Is it ok to email you pearl drums to get some info on the person I am building for?it's hard to get info off my smart phone cause my service is so hit and miss?
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Buckeye Guy on February 13, 2013, 04:55:56 pm: 2fers are good jonw

I banged all my wood on the floor last knight and it all thudded so think I better wait a spell !
may have to do a worthless board bow !!
Where is that bamboo backing I stashed away !
Oh wait what it this ??
Maybe if I..............
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: coaster500 on February 13, 2013, 05:47:32 pm: Quote from: blackhawk on February 13, 2013, 02:03:51 pm
Kip...send me the yew n osage staves and that will help narrow your selection down ;) >:D

Only if you send them back when you're done using them O:)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: soy on February 13, 2013, 05:53:56 pm: C500...yew can go ahead make me whatever you want buddy >:D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: bubby on February 13, 2013, 06:00:59 pm: Quote from: Buckeye Guy on February 13, 2013, 04:55:56 pm
2fers are good jonw

may have to do a worthless board bow !!

HEY I RESEMBALE THAT REMARK >:D :laugh:
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: rps3 on February 13, 2013, 06:37:45 pm: Plan A, a mildly snakey osage, there will be a plan B, just not sure what yet.(http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q556/longbow60/dscn0333_zps5509e6fb.jpg)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 13, 2013, 06:38:51 pm: Nice choice! That air cleaner is a God send isnt it? I love mine and cant imagine my shop w/o it.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: k-hat on February 13, 2013, 06:48:17 pm: That's one adorable helper! made me smile :)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: rps3 on February 13, 2013, 06:59:15 pm: Thanks PD, I just bought the air cleaner last week off craigslist new for a sweet price, have been looking for a while now, and I love it.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: rps3 on February 13, 2013, 07:03:31 pm: She is something else for sure k-hat ,I am a lucky man to have 2 beautiful grandaughters who like to spend time with me.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: sadiejane on February 13, 2013, 07:23:07 pm: whats taking you fellas so long?
thought fer sure id come home this afternoon
to find one of you guys done with yr trade bow by now..... ;D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Bryce on February 13, 2013, 08:29:04 pm: Quote from: coaster500 on February 13, 2013, 12:47:46 pm
Got a little done last night after work (stave prep 6 different ones) but I'm really having a hard time figuring out what to build........ My thoughts before I got my name were to build with a wood that was not available to my victim and maybe in a style that he hadn't tried???? I was glad at first to find out he was prolific as far as posting but Geeeeezzzzzzzzzzzzz maybe to much so, and all over the place!!!!

Excuse me got to go take a chill pill :(

Come on man think, think!!!!!!

some possibles........

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/Prospects_zpsaa174b68.jpg)

Everyone loves a good yew bow ;)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Knapper on February 13, 2013, 08:33:13 pm: Well Momma said I had to finish the taxs before I could go back to the bow shop! :'( almost done though I've been putt'n it off so tomorrow I'll be back at it ;D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 13, 2013, 08:35:18 pm: Just got done ripping down 3 rings, boy did they get stickier as I went down. I finally found a sweet back and got her laid out. Im going all hand tools on this one. Its feeling good still. Its gonna be a 59" yellow stick-o-dynamite in a week!!!!!!!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: JonW on February 13, 2013, 08:38:11 pm: Here ya go Sadie. Still need to tweak the bottom limb a little. I'll have her done tomorrow.
Quote from: sadiejane on February 13, 2013, 07:23:07 pm
whats taking you fellas so long?
thought fer sure id come home this afternoon
to find one of you guys done with yr trade bow by now..... ;D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: JLoranger on February 13, 2013, 08:45:34 pm: Quote from: coaster500 on February 13, 2013, 12:47:46 pm
Got a little done last night after work (stave prep 6 different ones) but I'm really having a hard time figuring out what to build........ My thoughts before I got my name were to build with a wood that was not available to my victim and maybe in a style that he hadn't tried???? I was glad at first to find out he was prolific as far as posting but Geeeeezzzzzzzzzzzzz maybe to much so, and all over the place!!!!

Excuse me got to go take a chill pill :(

Come on man think, think!!!!!!

some possibles........

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/Prospects_zpsaa174b68.jpg)

I completely agree, it would be interesting to send a wood they might not have access to or a style they might not have tried. Osage and Yew are super hard to find in my area. But then again I know personally I would be happy to recieve just about anything so long as it is a good shooter.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Badly Bent on February 13, 2013, 08:46:09 pm: Thats a sweet looking elm bow you got going Jon.
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Post by: Cardboard_Duck on February 13, 2013, 09:48:20 pm: I worked on my plan A tonight. Got it to floor tiller. It's going to be another Mollegabet... I hope :)
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Post by: MWirwicki on February 13, 2013, 10:56:42 pm: JonW: What a nice bow, so far. Love that profile. Just send it on over. :P
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Post by: Carson (CMB) on February 13, 2013, 10:58:57 pm: Lots of good starts and finishes :o Way to work JonW!

I am pretty excited about building one for my particular recipient. I know exactly the style of bow they like but no one stave has jumped out yet. Gonna have to think on it a bit longer.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 13, 2013, 11:02:58 pm: I want that yew bow in Kip Wingers picture up above. Mmmmmm..thats a sweet side view. Im starting to love back wrinkles on my bows!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: JonW on February 13, 2013, 11:31:47 pm: Matt I would swap bows with you anytime. Just say when! 8)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: GregB on February 14, 2013, 08:58:53 am: Spent a while this morning reading a little deeper into posts of the guy I'll be making a bow for. Very impressed with his knowledge, he gives excellant advice and knows what he's talking about! His enthusiasm for the hobby is inspiring, I can remember being the same way a few years back, and perhaps I can be again.

I haven't been as vocal the last couple of years on PA, and don't know a lot of the folks that have come on board during that time. It's enlightening to see how the knowledge base has increased over time to an ever growing group of people! I'd say the art of bowyering is alive and well thanks in no small part to PA and this forum and mostly to the good people willing to share their knowledge.
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 14, 2013, 10:39:18 am: Well said Greg. I was telling Chris the other day that helping out with the swap really connected me to the site and the people using it more than ever. I know where people are from, what their real names are................and now I have 70 more adrresses I didnt have before....I love sending out suprises!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: steelslinger on February 14, 2013, 11:14:57 am: Got a cascara and vine maple stave roughed out yesterday, I should have them floor tillered this weekend.
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Post by: burn em up chuck on February 14, 2013, 11:26:08 am: same here greg, even the small stuff like navigating, and info gathering of this site. I'm a techno
novice, thats being generous. Shortly I'm gonna have to ask will to help me with posting pics. Its been
so long. I own apple now, and I know he's done it using his phone.
Anyway the guy I drew, sounds or looks like he's moving in the same direction as myself. very cool.
can't wait to start.

chuck
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: coaster500 on February 14, 2013, 12:11:41 pm: Quote from: PEARL DRUMS on February 13, 2013, 11:02:58 pm
I want that yew bow in Kip Wingers picture up above. Mmmmmm..thats a sweet side view. Im starting to love back wrinkles on my bows!

Hope I can do that one justice Drums :)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: autologus on February 14, 2013, 12:30:58 pm: Quote from: PEARL DRUMS on February 13, 2013, 11:02:58 pm
I want that yew bow in Kip Wingers picture up above. Mmmmmm..thats a sweet side view. Im starting to love back wrinkles on my bows!

Kip Winger!! I saw him in concert once back when I was a younger man.

Grady
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: JW_Halverson on February 14, 2013, 03:18:38 pm: Well, I have read a crap-ton of posts from my recipient as well as a monumental stack of photos of bows he has posted.

The decision was easy to make considering how he spends plenty of time dressing up his bows and making them look pretty fancy. I'm gonna do him an osage stave bow that's just a bit short of being a bendy handle, slight flip to the tips with horn nock overlays and a very simple leather sewn grip. The idea is to make this bow very simple, but also as absolutely fast and clean shooting as possible.

I have long admired my recipient as a pretty steady sort of guy, never jumps in to stir the pot but always has encouraging words for others. He builds very nice bows that look to be very good at their intended purpose. Gotta respect that kinda guy. I'm not so nervous about it now that I've put some thought into it, in fact, I really feel happy that I get to send this guy a bow.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: osage outlaw on February 14, 2013, 04:06:58 pm: I think I have found the stave for my trade bow. If I make the closest limb the upper one I should be able to get close to a center shot and still have the handle out of the way of the string. I'll have to lay it out and see though. If anyone has a better suggestion let me hear it. It is for a RH bow. :o Ooops, hope I didn't give it away.

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/Photobucket%20Desktop%20-%20CLINT-HP/New%20bow%20stuff/SDC15370.jpg)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: rossfactor on February 14, 2013, 04:53:28 pm: Low posts on my recipient. But I've picked up a few clues. Now... woods that like it humid... hmmm.

Gabe
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Gaur on February 14, 2013, 04:55:15 pm: well I woke up in the middle of the night thinking about my trade bow as well. I've been thinking of everything from a plains short, sinewed backed bow to an yew english war bow and everything in between. Still not sure which I'll do but I think like some others I might start on a few and see which one I gravitate towards or don't screw up in the process
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: bubby on February 14, 2013, 05:14:20 pm: I've got this hackberry ruffed out and heat treated, this will be one choice but think i'll get a few more irons in the fire to help make up my mind, Bub(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/103_4131_zpsef9e6a78.jpg)
(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/103_4130_zps82fbcd6f.jpg)
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 14, 2013, 05:19:30 pm: Yummy! Toasty hackberry smells dee-lish in the shop.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: bubby on February 14, 2013, 05:23:47 pm: yeah smeels good, it's 64" ttt gonna be pushing it to get my guys max draw, 29
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 14, 2013, 05:25:47 pm: Cut that handle way down and make it semi rigid, then it wont be a problem at all. As is I bet it takes some serious set, even heat treated.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: bubby on February 14, 2013, 05:29:12 pm: I only use a 4" grip with 1 1/2" fades pyramid taper, that gives me about 27 1/2" working limb, how much do ya think "serious set" is pearlie
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 14, 2013, 05:48:45 pm: Thats my recipe you thief! I bet you take no less than 2 1/2". I suggest a design similar to my buckthorn, something that has a handle, yet gives way at 1-2" short of full draw. You can almost cut that set in half.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: bubby on February 14, 2013, 05:53:18 pm: don't think of it as stealing, think of it as, well think whatever ya want, ya aint cheatin' ya aint trying >:D, sounds like a plan i'll revisit that buckthorn, thank's chris
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: coaster500 on February 14, 2013, 06:16:50 pm: Got a little more done today between honey dues. Trapped the back of a Hickory, scraped the belly and did another toasting. Worked the Yew down a bit more (almost to floor tiller) put crazy glue and dust in the knots..... did a bit more heat straightening on the Osage and just to complicate my life a bit more..... trying another takedown. This time with Yew Billits???

All of these starts would work for my victim.... just not sure which one is "The One" >:D

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/Prospects001_zpse59f30da.jpg)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Cardboard_Duck on February 14, 2013, 06:25:46 pm: Here is my plan A (although I might change my mind seeing that nobody else has posted a composite bow yet...)

*edit* and this one is an HBERC Molly (if you couldn't tell :P )

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8240/8472531882_6d47fe1ded_z.jpg)

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8389/8472531554_02fe45ee29_z.jpg)

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8095/8472531396_288c0e85df_z.jpg)

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8097/8472531220_8da659753c_z.jpg)

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8392/8473684917_845f77172d_z.jpg)

I have a piece of elm and some TOP SECRET that I might try as well :)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: darwin on February 14, 2013, 06:29:00 pm: man i feel like i'm way behind yall are moving so fast
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: coaster500 on February 14, 2013, 06:38:18 pm: Careful Duck your bow is bending at the handle and not the outer 2/3's of the working limbs.... I'd hate to see that beauty go off on ya .... Going to be a sweet looking shooter :)

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/8473684917_845f77172d_z_zps8ec6ccec.jpg)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Cardboard_Duck on February 14, 2013, 06:47:09 pm: Quote from: coaster500 on February 14, 2013, 06:38:18 pm
Careful Duck your bow is bending at the handle and not the outer 2/3's of the working limbs.... I'd hate to see that beauty go off on ya .... Going to be a sweet looking shooter :)

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/8473684917_845f77172d_z_zps8ec6ccec.jpg)

10-4 Coaster! I'll get scraping on the outer limbs :) Thanks for the input!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: KShip85 on February 14, 2013, 06:49:19 pm: That's a sweet looking bow duck. Love me some Erc :). That's what I imagined one I was working on was going to look like until I overdid it reducing and ended up way under weight.

There are a lot of good looking bows in the works in here. I would be psyched to get any one of them!

Kip
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 14, 2013, 06:54:46 pm: Im lovin that plan duck! Kip Winger you can just keep on with that wrinkly back yew bow. Thats the one I want!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: bubby on February 14, 2013, 07:43:15 pm: Quote from: PEARL DRUMS on February 14, 2013, 06:54:46 pm
Im lovin that plan duck! Kip Winger you can just keep on with that wrinkly back yew bow. Thats the one I want!

I thought we agreed that the yew stayed west of the rockies >:D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: SLIMBOB on February 14, 2013, 07:53:15 pm: Got my "plan a" drawn out. 60" Osage bendy handle. Working handle really. Had to free hand it. Nice thick rings with sweet early/late wood ratio. Not sure it shows up in the pic. Gonna get a piggy back to boot!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Badly Bent on February 14, 2013, 08:00:00 pm: Done my research on my recipient and still not to sure on his likes in bows but have an idea. My idea is to do something that he may not
already have. First option would be a black locust, double scalloped, eastern woodland/great lakes style bow. Second option would be a
buckthorn that I've been working on and have to floor tiller stage. The buckthorn is very similar to the beauty that Pearly just posted.
Hopefully I can get it close to as nice as Chris' bow and still have it hold together. :o
Anyway I going to work them both and give the better of the two as my trade bow. This building for a fellow bow maker really makes me want to turn out the best work I'm capable of doing. A little bit of pressure felt but outweighed by the amount of fun, excitement, and sense of fellowship this trade is generating..

Greg
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Badly Bent on February 14, 2013, 08:02:25 pm: Whoa Slim, thats some good looking sage buddy. Got my name?
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Post by: Buckeye Guy on February 14, 2013, 08:02:51 pm: Slimbob
That is a fine looking piece of Hedge !!
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Post by: SLIMBOB on February 14, 2013, 08:13:20 pm: Sweet ain't it? Greg....It's in the vault! Thinkin I'm gonna do static tips. Maybe a 5 curve. Any thoughts?
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: RyanY on February 14, 2013, 08:13:45 pm: Those are some amazing growth rings Slimbob! I recon you'll have 2 and a half in the whole bow once you're finished! I think I also see another bow in that belly split. Come up with two ideas and send them both! :laugh:
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Post by: Badly Bent on February 14, 2013, 08:17:02 pm: What do I think? I think whatever you do it'll be a dandy from looking at your past osage bows Slim. ;D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: SLIMBOB on February 14, 2013, 08:45:38 pm: Thanks Greg. The pressures on! Really, it's all good. I love makin' bows. Of course Ryoon will get all the credit if I send the piggy back, and I'm a cheap no bow bow makin sob if I don't. So, 2 bows it is if I can get a belly Split!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: uncleduck on February 14, 2013, 08:54:15 pm: Previously I was always limited in terms of bow wood and would work on the single stave I had from start to finish. Now after a few trades from the trade board along with the PA Christmas trade, I have a decent amount of wood to work with and have a bunch (compared to what I'm used to) of bows roughed out and ready to tiller out. I'm going to have to do a little more digging on my guy to find what would be his style. Here is a sneak peak at what I have going on.

From L to R:
Osage w/ two hole through one limb
Osage w/ a little bit of snake
Black Locust from the Christmas trade
Osage 2 pc take-down molle style
ERC west coast style (planning on small recurves and sinew for the back)
RM Juniper (planning on sinew backing)
Osage bendy handle w/ flipped tips

(http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp9/dwilckens/DSCN0302_zps4946c460.jpg)

There are a lot of "firsts" (first BL, ERC, Juniper, hole in a limb, 2pc, molle style, paddle style) in that list for me, so I suppose I'll try my best on them all and send off the best one that fits my guy's style/specs.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Badly Bent on February 14, 2013, 09:00:14 pm: You got some nice stuff in the works Duck, they all are looking real good. Any one of those look like they'd be a special bow to receive. 8)
Greg
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Dvshunter on February 14, 2013, 09:57:35 pm: I haven't figured out just what to make yet. I have seen a lot of good looking bows. I'm hoping to get some shop time Sunday.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Arrowind on February 14, 2013, 10:25:40 pm: Here's what I got so far for my "plan A"...
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Post by: wildkatt on February 15, 2013, 12:46:47 am: ;D Well picked out some staves to see what i come up with >:D

Katt
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: ionicmuffin on February 15, 2013, 12:52:28 am: so ryoon, you makin a poplar bow? >:D
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Post by: missilemaster on February 15, 2013, 12:59:36 am: I got mine roughed out and almost floor tillered. Can anyone guess which wood I will be using? ::)
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Post by: ionicmuffin on February 15, 2013, 01:02:48 am: poplar? ;D probably buckthorn is my guess.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: RyanY on February 15, 2013, 01:07:28 am: ionicmuffin, I honestly considered it but, while I do think a poplar bow would be great, I wanted to make something my recipient could shoot without fear so I decided to go with my white gold (hickory).

Hope my recipient is expecting a screamer! >:D
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k455/ryoon4690/IMG_1871.jpg)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: hedgeapple on February 15, 2013, 01:07:55 am: I checked my wood supplie today for some BL. It seems I've given all the "good" staves away. I started working down to a ring on one of them. It has some knot issues. I don't think I want to tacke a knotty stave for my first black locust bow. I'll check out the other one tomorrow. It appears pretty clean, but has a propeller twist.

How easy is BL to heat correct?
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: soy on February 15, 2013, 04:54:01 am: Ryoon...cant wait to see that 1 done, it's looking cool already :o
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 15, 2013, 08:57:00 am: Im hoping to get mine reflexed and ready to tiller for tomorrow. Wifey is gone allllllll day tomorrow! You know what that means? Im gonna be shooting my trade bow by lunch time. I love this stuff.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: okie64 on February 15, 2013, 09:03:56 am: Quote from: hedgeapple on February 15, 2013, 01:07:55 am
I checked my wood supplie today for some BL. It seems I've given all the "good" staves away. I started working down to a ring on one of them. It has some knot issues. I don't think I want to tacke a knotty stave for my first black locust bow. I'll check out the other one tomorrow. It appears pretty clean, but has a propeller twist.

How easy is BL to heat correct?

Not too bad, it wont bend with heat quite as easy as osage but better than most whitewoods(except hackberry).
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: stringstretcher on February 15, 2013, 09:57:36 am: Went out this morning to my stash pile that I had set aside 2 years ago, and found a log that was starting to split just perfect for some billets. I had forgot about this log, and happened to see it yesterday while playing with some other stuff. So I got my wedge, splitting maul, and axe, and off I went.
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e369/STRINGSTRETCHER/2013%20trade%20bow/tradebowbillets001_zpsaead67e0.jpg)
Then split the halves into quarters. Now I have 4 billets to work with for my trade bow....not bad looking either...
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e369/STRINGSTRETCHER/2013%20trade%20bow/tradebowbillets002_zpsaed7861f.jpg)
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e369/STRINGSTRETCHER/2013%20trade%20bow/tradebowbillets003_zps7c8270bb.jpg)
Going to chase some rings through this weekend and get this bad bow started.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: JonW on February 15, 2013, 10:12:42 am: The outer two look like good matches. It's funny how different people perceive things differently. I see four bows laying there :P
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: stringstretcher on February 15, 2013, 10:14:08 am: Depending on how things work out JonW, there just might be...lol
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: blackhawk on February 15, 2013, 10:19:31 am: That is funny Jon...cus I see 8 kids bows there >:D
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Post by: stringstretcher on February 15, 2013, 10:21:08 am: Depending on how these take heat, that is a big possibility too Chris.....lol :o
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: blackhawk on February 15, 2013, 10:23:34 am: Wow...look at that...they just doubled again...now I see 16 baby bows...lmao :laugh:

Yup...burn em chuck..lol
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: dbb on February 15, 2013, 10:25:19 am: Keep that up and you end up with a couple of boxes with toothpicks ;D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Maxspin on February 15, 2013, 10:28:02 am: Vine Maple is just starting to bend. I need to add a little reflex to the right limb to match the left side.

(http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy71/maxspin_photos/VM1/IMG_2548_zps6266e6d8.jpg)

(http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy71/maxspin_photos/VM1/IMG_2521_zps4901e79c.jpg)

Keith
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: rps3 on February 15, 2013, 10:50:45 am: Wow! Some nice bows being built. I am grateful to be part of the trade.

SlimBob, you are making me feel bad. I have a piece of hedge I am using as my trade bow that I thought would yield a belly split too. I was going to send it along with the bow, but I chickened out on the split, worried I would end up with no bow.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: SLIMBOB on February 15, 2013, 11:00:29 am: Don't feel bad yet, I haven't split it. I have a small band saw, but I use the one at the High School when I need it. I will probably just split it with a few chisels....carefully. I've split tougher ones.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Cardboard_Duck on February 15, 2013, 08:11:15 pm: Tiller check please -

(http://i.imgur.com/C5DR9M7.jpg)

The working limbs look good to me now, but for some reason it looks a little off. It might just be the shadows... It's pulled out to the desired draw length in the picture and pulls roughly #112 @ 56" :) And so far NO SET!!!!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: bushboy on February 15, 2013, 08:23:29 pm: Looks awesome cbduck!how long is that sucker?I roughed this thing out today ,got it on the long string and have the outters bending nicely
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: bubby on February 15, 2013, 08:23:41 pm: 112# @ 56", so what about 56# @ 28"
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Cardboard_Duck on February 15, 2013, 08:27:30 pm: Quote from: bubby on February 15, 2013, 08:23:41 pm
112# @ 56", so what about 56# @ 28"

Maybe... Maybe not... >:D

It's 65" TtT

Nice molly! I almost didn't see it in the trees!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: turtle on February 15, 2013, 08:32:33 pm: Some sweet bows being made. ;)
Cbduck...... Is the right limb longer than the left or am i just cross eyed today?
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Cardboard_Duck on February 15, 2013, 08:36:44 pm: Quote from: turtle on February 15, 2013, 08:32:33 pm
Some sweet bows being made. ;)
Cbduck...... Is the right limb longer than the left or am i just cross eyed today?

They are exactly the same length... Must be the shadows?
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: turtle on February 15, 2013, 08:40:07 pm: Probably just me. I just finished a 12 hour shift staring at flames all day.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: country on February 15, 2013, 11:00:22 pm: Has any of you all had better luck steaming or dry heat with hackberry? ???
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: coaster500 on February 15, 2013, 11:10:09 pm: You're gettin there :)

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/C5DR9M7_zps08b8816a.jpg)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 15, 2013, 11:41:09 pm: Gotta get them fades moving duck. Mollys need all the working limb working evenly. Its a fine line, but a fun one!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Elktracker on February 15, 2013, 11:45:06 pm: WOW some really great progress here so far! And some great looking bows and staves! I need to get some work done tomorrow, makes me wish I didnt work still so I had more time to make shavings :D lol

Josh
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: steve b. on February 16, 2013, 02:34:37 am: I'm tillering my first bow this weekend if the moisture in the stave is ok. So it will be done in another week. Then I'll start another......
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: MWirwicki on February 16, 2013, 09:42:37 am: Man, you guys are kicking butt on the trade bows! That's excellent. I haven't started mine yet and feel like I'm lacking. I suppose, I oughta get at it! Can't stand being just a spectator to all of the conversation! ;D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: RyanY on February 16, 2013, 11:55:10 am: Got the bow heat treated and is now ready for retillering. Shouldn't be long before I get her shooting!
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k455/ryoon4690/IMG_1874.jpg)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Stringman on February 16, 2013, 12:38:44 pm: Alright here's my entry. I tillered a shorty out and it came in under weight. So while I work on sinewing that bow, I got this piece on the long string.

(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/FA2FBCDC-D869-4AF7-B2B2-4D1812979037-12404-000013F3EB391D64_zps4e320196.jpg)
(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/7468F48E-1A3D-4A5F-9C8C-9853F9604332-12404-000013F3E0DF6DCC_zps3c3363cc.jpg)

Plenty of weight still and this stave would be easy to finish if something happens on the other. Also have a BL stave in the corner well as a couple more Osage staves waitin on deck. I would have to have a lot of failures in a row before I start worrying.

This trade is looking GOOD!

Scott
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: SLIMBOB on February 16, 2013, 01:05:35 pm: Lookin sweet Stringman. Sounds like you're ready any and all set backs!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Cardboard_Duck on February 16, 2013, 01:14:09 pm: Added a couple of things -

(http://i.imgur.com/bKweqnw.jpg)

thinking about these -
arrow shelf
(http://i.imgur.com/yRbpC9o.jpg?1)

other side of shelf -
(http://i.imgur.com/OIHAuxo.jpg?1)

I also got it bending more closer to the fades and shot the snot out of it this morning >:D I might just keep this one >:D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: SLIMBOB on February 16, 2013, 01:22:32 pm: If you added that yellow sports car, I,m in.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: danny f on February 16, 2013, 01:33:03 pm: looks like there are a few mollys being built, i am doing one too which will hopefully be my trade bow. this is the first one i have done so any help appreciated. how does the tilller look? it is braced half an inch from the handle and i am pulling it 40 # at 14"
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Post by: SLIMBOB on February 16, 2013, 01:54:10 pm: This is the one you mentioned on the other post? Lookin good. Right limb needs to be brought around with the left. Pearl mentioned something in a post the other day that I had not really given a lot of thought to prior to him bringing it up. Get a short string on them early. I always have as that is the way I was taught, but I had not thought about the reasons for it. A friend came over last weekend and we worked on bows. His goal was to make weight on his as he had come in under on his last few. We put a string on it with 3-4 inches of brace height. Evened the tiller up on both limbs and checked the weight...something like 40 lbs at 10 inches with an even tiller. Hard to miss weight. Just dial it in. Took a little set, but most of that was gone by the time the bow was finished.
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Post by: danny f on February 16, 2013, 02:07:28 pm: thanks slimbob yes its the one from the other post. i wasnt going to post pics until it was finished, but i thought i had better get abit of advice from the pros lol. as i want the tiller to be as perfect as i can get it. this will be my 5 th bow and i hope it will be the best for my victim lol. i will post pics of tiller as i progress. :)
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Post by: Cardboard_Duck on February 16, 2013, 02:14:57 pm: Quote from: SLIMBOB on February 16, 2013, 01:22:32 pm
If you added that yellow sports car, I,m in.

Heh, I'll ask my father-in-law. You might have to pay for shipping :o
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Post by: blackhawk on February 16, 2013, 02:46:23 pm: Looking good everybody......get her moving a lil more mid working limbs too Danny

I just ran a ring and cut out one out,but I don't think its what I'm looking for....ill set it to the side and go run a ring on a different stave...and see if that one screams my victims name ;D
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 16, 2013, 03:32:04 pm: I glued on some RM sheep horn tip overlays. Letting her dry for a few and start shaping the tips. Looking good so far, lots of bends, twist, humps and a crack or two! Very nice looker so far.
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Post by: JonW on February 16, 2013, 04:18:50 pm: Here's a little teaser pic.
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Post by: MWirwicki on February 16, 2013, 05:29:10 pm: OOOOOooooooh............AAAAAaaaaaah............. ;D
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 16, 2013, 06:05:34 pm: Here are some before nd after 30 minutes pics of my RM sheep horn tips. Its a nice flexible, but tough overlay.
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 16, 2013, 06:10:32 pm: Cool camo job Jon.
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Post by: beetlebailey1977 on February 16, 2013, 06:38:44 pm: Pearlie....what do you use to do your shaping on the horn? Just files-rasps, or power tools. If power don't you have to be careful not to over heat the horn. I am asking because I plan to use some water buffalo horn for tips and have never tried it. Thanks for any info.
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 16, 2013, 06:57:55 pm: I dont have any power tools, just a bandsaw. Its all done with rasps and sand paper.
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Post by: MWirwicki on February 16, 2013, 07:05:47 pm: Good lookin' tips, Drums!
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 16, 2013, 07:07:25 pm: Thanks Matt. They really start looking nice when the wood starts to darken down. They are opaque and the darker the wood the easier you can see through them! Pretty cool horn.
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Post by: Knapper on February 16, 2013, 07:25:27 pm: Ok! tax's done, rock spreaded on driveway, garden tilled, and four staves ready for floor tillerring!!
Osage, one ring chased, hickory and elm, plus one other hickory :laugh:, should be able to make at least one good bow :)
Knapper
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Post by: Arrowind on February 16, 2013, 08:53:29 pm: This is becoming quite the thread. So cool to see what everyone is doing! Too much to mention it all but everything looks good!

Here’s an update. Need some help.

Plan "A" was going according to plan for the most part until I got into a tillering frenzy. One thing led to another and well…ended up under weight. (Just slightly.) I have shot it a bit but still have some sanding and more shooting to do so it’s likely going to lose even more.

I really like this bow though and don’t want to give up on it. It’s hickory or like ryoon says “white gold”. I trapped the back quite a bit more so than I’ve done in the past and it’s come out pretty good. I also steamed in some reflex at the handle and flipped the tips.

I live in AZ so the humidity is very low. (Hickory loves Arizona)

I’m thinking of heat treating it which was my original plan but now I’m chicken. I’ve never done that before but I think it’s the only way to bring in some more weight without piking or adding sinew. I also want to try to beef up the performance. (planning on narrowing the tips more too.)

I’m worried about the very low humidity here and how heat treating will effect the bow though it is intended to go to a place that is NOT Arizona. (Not to narrow it down too much ;D).

What do you guys think?
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Post by: lesken2011 on February 16, 2013, 09:26:26 pm: Here is a my 3rd attempt at a bamboo backed bow. My 1st two ( a bamboo backed ipe and bamboo backed osage) both failed due to various mistakes. The one has turned out OK, so far. I know the tips are huge, but I made them that was on purpose to correct a mistake. I can now take them down to normal size. I like the way it has turned out, so far except I should have made the bamboo even thinner. I have shot it a couple dozen times and it has a lot of zip. It is 60 in. t2t, 45#@27in. I still have to do some finish sanding, add my handle, and make a new string. Here is pic of the bow at rest.
(http://www.traditionalbowman.com/hwdphotos/uploads/62/2/jkto2mnhjaeunc.jpg)

One braced at 5 in. I later raised it to 6" which seems better for this bow.

(http://www.traditionalbowman.com/hwdphotos/uploads/62/2/qcktxyx5zosevz.jpg)

Here is one on the tree at 23 in. My wife was not available to take any full draw pics.

(http://www.traditionalbowman.com/hwdphotos/uploads/62/2/vytshsn8sjmfuq.jpg)

I am going to let my son shoot it in at Tannehill. If she holds up, she may be my trade bow, if you guys think it would be a good one, unless my son wants her. I owe him one, too.
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 16, 2013, 09:27:35 pm: Temper and reflex at the same time and you will gain 20# I bet. I say go for it if adding weight is your goal. I heat tempered a hickory two weeks ago and the humidy was 23-25% in the house for weeks prior. It came out just dandy.
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Post by: Arrowind on February 16, 2013, 09:34:53 pm: Quote from: PEARL DRUMS on February 16, 2013, 09:27:35 pm
Temper and reflex at the same time and you will gain 20# I bet. I say go for it if adding weight is your goal. I heat tempered a hickory two weeks ago and the humidy was 23-25% in the house for weeks prior. It came out just dandy.

Thanks. Guess I need to learn how to do it at some point. I wonder how much weight it would gain if I moved the knocks down a half inch...
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Post by: Arrowind on February 16, 2013, 09:37:36 pm: hey lesken. I think it's look'n pretty good so far.
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 16, 2013, 09:38:24 pm: Its simple. Heat gun on high and 3-4" away. Clamp the center and the tips down. Start at the fades and work out. Look for a nice toast color before you move the gun.
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 16, 2013, 09:39:17 pm: Tiller looks nice Bulldog.
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Post by: MWirwicki on February 16, 2013, 10:37:30 pm: Yay Knappster! Yep, the Little Woman has been subtle but getting stronger on the "Do the taxes" thing. I better get at them this week.
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Post by: beetlebailey1977 on February 16, 2013, 11:23:31 pm: Arrowind I don't think you will get the hickory to dry.
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Post by: hammertime on February 17, 2013, 12:03:23 am: Thought I would share progress on my option 1 trade bow-elm at low brace ready to be heat treated-Hammertime(http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd464/jeffreyakolste/055_zps85167237.jpg)
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Post by: Weylin on February 17, 2013, 12:09:49 am: Woah! That's a wild profile! I can't wait to see that one at full draw.
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Post by: Arrowind on February 17, 2013, 12:16:06 am: THAT'S AWESOME!!!!
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Post by: hammertime on February 17, 2013, 12:22:41 am: Thanks,been trying to tame this one since the first week in January,slow going-Hammertime
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Post by: Arrowind on February 17, 2013, 12:27:55 am: Quote from: beetlebailey1977 on February 16, 2013, 11:23:31 pm
Arrowind I don't think you will get the hickory to dry.

Thanks. The average humidity here is 23% It's 22% now. Guess that falls in line with Pearl Drums example.
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Post by: coaster500 on February 17, 2013, 11:57:02 am: hammertime that's an interesting profile!!!!
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Post by: burn em up chuck on February 17, 2013, 12:16:31 pm: wow there is a lot of mollys being made including myself. and I'm thankful for the extra time.

chuck
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Post by: bushboy on February 17, 2013, 12:53:51 pm: Got her to low brace and I think it looks ok,just gotta put her on a diet and lose 10/15#!am asking a lot out of this hunk of maple so going real slow
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Post by: bushboy on February 17, 2013, 12:58:36 pm: Chasing belly rings!lol!
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Post by: KellyG on February 17, 2013, 01:25:50 pm: some nice looking work going on here. It is warming up out so I may be able to chase a ring myself to start my trade bow.
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Post by: randman on February 17, 2013, 02:56:19 pm: Man lots of nice work goin on here.

Lesken, nice job on that. Great tiller. If you are trying to gain weight just put a second set of nocks further down that oversized tip (you have enough
room for probably 2 more). That would give you adjustable weight bow. 3 different weights just slip on a shorter string. Course then you'd have to have 3 strings. Hmmmmm....................gives me an idea
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Post by: randman on February 17, 2013, 03:05:36 pm: Decisions, decisions, which one is it going to be out of this pile of wood of various stages of finish. Got some yew, ocean spray, hawthorn, vine maple, purple leaf plum, sequoia, incense cedar, laurel, scotch broom, Am. hornbeam and some others in there. Already moved on from plan A to B already. Got enough backups in that pile for most contingencies......................
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Post by: JLoranger on February 17, 2013, 03:15:03 pm: Quote from: randman on February 17, 2013, 03:05:36 pm
Decisions, decisions, which one is it going to be out of this pile of wood of various stages of finish. Got some yew, ocean spray, hawthorn, vine maple, purple leaf plum, sequoia, incense cedar, laurel, scotch broom, Am. hornbeam and some others in there. Already moved on from plan A to B already. Got enough backups in that pile for most contingencies......................

You only have a couple on the go there! hahaha
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 17, 2013, 03:41:55 pm: I dont see a good piece a wood in that batch Randman. You need me to send ya' some?
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Post by: randman on February 17, 2013, 04:01:49 pm: Yeah Pearly, we got all the other good stuff except the legendary "ol yeller". Only seen it in pictures....and bad boards in the hard wood store. Never even touched a osage bow...............But then, that's always the quest isn't it, working something you've never tried before.............Someday....someday....
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Post by: lesken2011 on February 17, 2013, 04:26:49 pm: That was a good idea, Randman. Too bad I saw your post after I had already taken the tips down. I will have to remember that next time. I got the first coat of shellac on her a few minutes ago. It's kinda chilly down here. Not sure how it will take, but I'm runnin out of time for next weekend's shoot. If I have to redo it I can do it after the shoot.
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 17, 2013, 07:03:36 pm: I just shot mine 12-15 times. Its 51-52# @ 26". It feels good to shoot, it looks so-so braced and drawn due to the staves characteristics. The bow is only 57" ntn, but it feels good out to 27". I will shoot it another 50-60 times and see what I see. It has no reflex and is straight tip to tip, but It only had 1 1/2" when I started. Im too damn picky....
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Post by: SLIMBOB on February 17, 2013, 07:55:12 pm: Got the belly split done and chased a ring on it. Might get a little short narrow plains style bow out of it. Not sure yet. This stave is exceptional quality Bois D'ark! I haven't worked one this dense in a looong time. Look at the pic below. The saw dust on the right is from Plan B stave. The darker pile to the left is plan A and it's belly wood that hasn't been exposed. Tough on my draw knife! Love it! All I gotta do is my part now. Got it shaped up and headed toward floor tiller.

Thanks for the stave Juando!
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Post by: Juan on February 17, 2013, 08:36:54 pm: Your welcome.. really anxious to see how it comes out.
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Post by: coaster500 on February 17, 2013, 11:33:19 pm: Quote from: randman on February 17, 2013, 03:05:36 pm
Decisions, decisions, which one is it going to be out of this pile of wood of various stages of finish. Got some yew, ocean spray, hawthorn, vine maple, purple leaf plum, sequoia, incense cedar, laurel, scotch broom, Am. hornbeam and some others in there. Already moved on from plan A to B already. Got enough backups in that pile for most contingencies......................

Pretty slim pickins there randman :)
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Post by: Bryce on February 18, 2013, 01:42:59 am: Quote from: coaster500 on February 17, 2013, 11:33:19 pm
Quote from: randman on February 17, 2013, 03:05:36 pm
Decisions, decisions, which one is it going to be out of this pile of wood of various stages of finish. Got some yew, ocean spray, hawthorn, vine maple, purple leaf plum, sequoia, incense cedar, laurel, scotch broom, Am. hornbeam and some others in there. Already moved on from plan A to B already. Got enough backups in that pile for most contingencies......................

Pretty slim pickins there randman :)

yeah might as well pick up that yew and get to work ;)
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Post by: BOWMAN53 on February 18, 2013, 04:14:46 am: Just checking in. Chasing a ring on a hickory board, yes a board lol. When im done you'll never know it wasnt a stave.
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Post by: The Gopher on February 18, 2013, 10:37:53 am: Got my trade bow chased, sealed the back, roughed out and reduced a bit. Just letting dry out aa touch since it had a little more moisture than i thought.
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Post by: GregB on February 18, 2013, 02:08:32 pm: Chased grain on osage stave this weekend, ended up cutting it into for a couple of future bows. I plan to go down one more grain on each of them, then lay the bows out, cut them out, and do some shaping on a form. Also have a roughed in HHB bow, so I guess I'll be working on three different bows to select from.
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Post by: Will H on February 18, 2013, 03:39:45 pm: Greg that stave sure was some CLEAN Osage! Can't wait to see what you make of it ;) I got a few bows in the works as well fellas. Just gonna keep on makin em and see which one turns out best and send it on over to my "victim" >:D
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Post by: hunterbob on February 18, 2013, 03:52:09 pm: well I got my victims done and five coats of true oil put on it. it is osage backed with deer sinew and deer antler tips .59 1/2 inch tpt pulling right around 50@27 I counted 20 knots in the bow most on the bottom limb and three of them are little peep holes thru the limb. the sinew was done with tight bond and colored black.and then I used some red from an old bow string and did three small wraps two towards the tips and one just out of the fade . the grip is black leather and the same red bowstring was used to lace up the grip. just waiting on my string for it now.
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 18, 2013, 03:59:16 pm: I pull 27" you know?
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Post by: stringstretcher on February 18, 2013, 04:15:27 pm: Yeah Pearly, but he said 50lbs :o :o :o :o
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Post by: blackhawk on February 18, 2013, 04:25:31 pm: Come on bob...tease us with some pics ...if ya don't ill be posting a pic of your ugly mug myself :o :laugh:
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Post by: Cardboard_Duck on February 18, 2013, 04:42:27 pm: Full draw its around #55 @ 28"

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8243/8487788954_a7c06ab1a6_z.jpg)

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8103/8486662528_fd0d9c0c5c_z.jpg)
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 18, 2013, 04:49:49 pm: You need to get a job duck, ya got wayyyy too much time on your hands if you got it done that fast. Nice work on the bow!
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Post by: k-hat on February 18, 2013, 05:14:28 pm: Yup, that's a perdyun ;) You can ship it now, i'll be on the lookout >:D
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Post by: Cardboard_Duck on February 18, 2013, 05:34:38 pm: Quote from: PEARL DRUMS on February 18, 2013, 04:49:49 pm
You need to get a job duck, ya got wayyyy too much time on your hands if you got it done that fast. Nice work on the bow!

heh, I wish that was the case... I have to squeeze in bow time between work, school and chasing around a four year old :o

I just hope **************** *********** ** *** likes it.
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Post by: Stringman on February 18, 2013, 05:39:49 pm: You can bet I will! That, sir, has a FINE shape!

Scott
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Post by: lesken2011 on February 18, 2013, 06:18:22 pm: Duck....All I can say is She's PURDY!!! :P
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Post by: SLIMBOB on February 18, 2013, 06:25:29 pm: Very nice Duck!
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Post by: RyanY on February 18, 2013, 07:25:41 pm: Now THAT'S what a molly's tiller should look like. Excellent job Duck!
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Post by: doulosparachristos on February 18, 2013, 07:35:21 pm: ok here is what i got to work on today, however its far from finished. This is also my first attempt at a molly design. This one is White Oak, about 64" t2t, and is somewhere around 45@28. Its looking like i might miss my target by a few pounds; i may give sinew a try or maybe toasting the belly to bring up the weight a bit. what do you think?

Roy
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 18, 2013, 07:45:46 pm: Tiller looks good Roy. I say temper it for sure. It will not only add weight, but give you room to play with to. Plus it will improve performance by 25%.
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Post by: hunterbob on February 18, 2013, 07:49:15 pm: Quote from: PEARL DRUMS on February 18, 2013, 03:59:16 pm
I pull 27" you know?
1 out of 78 thats not bad odds really.
I will give you all a hint on who is getting this bow. someone in the PA bow trade.
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Post by: hunterbob on February 18, 2013, 07:52:08 pm: Quote from: blackhawk on February 18, 2013, 04:25:31 pm
Come on bob...tease us with some pics ...if ya don't ill be posting a pic of your ugly mug myself :o :laugh:
I tried posting pics but the dang dial up is so slow I will take some and text them to your phone Chris and maybe you can post them
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Post by: MWirwicki on February 18, 2013, 08:12:06 pm: Whoa Duck! That's pretty. Should I give you my address now and save you some time lookin' it up?
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Post by: Cardboard_Duck on February 18, 2013, 08:21:27 pm: Thanks guys, I am glad you like it. It may just find it's way to some ones door step by Friday :)

Some more pics

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8236/8484983015_d955bb0a0c_z.jpg)

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8108/8484981711_160207337b_z.jpg)

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8391/8486074546_001f57e7a0_z.jpg)

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8249/8484982227_ea41462ae1_z.jpg)

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8243/8484982383_76730c8851_z.jpg)
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Post by: Will H on February 18, 2013, 08:21:47 pm: That looks great duck but I really like my bows a touch lighter. Shave 10# off her and send it my way >:D
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Post by: doulosparachristos on February 18, 2013, 08:31:12 pm: wow! that thing is beautiful!

Roy
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Post by: blackhawk on February 18, 2013, 08:35:15 pm: Cool n unique features duck....looking good Roy...

I think since everyone else is making a Molly I am NOT going to make one ;)...besides who wants a molly from me anyways...
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Post by: okie64 on February 18, 2013, 09:32:55 pm: It must be the year of the mollys. That is a beauty Duck! I second what PD said on the tempering Roy, it will give it nice grain highlights too.
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Post by: RyanY on February 18, 2013, 09:34:37 pm: Good looking molly Roy! Just make sure to get those tips nice and narrow. A head treating would do that one good.

With all these molly's my andaman/holmegaard is going to be lonely. :'(
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Post by: _Jon_ on February 18, 2013, 09:36:45 pm: I finished up an Iron Wood bow, but it will not work for the person I'm sending a bow to, so I had to start over. On the plus side the bow I finished turned out really nice so I have that going for me at least. :)

I was able to cut it out last weekend (my new trade bow) and get it stabilized this week in Pappy's cabin so I can get it floor tillered this upcoming weekend. I plan for it to look like my Iron Wood when it's finished.
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Post by: seabass on February 18, 2013, 10:02:09 pm: i know someone who wants one of your mollies Chris,but i ain't telling you who.Jon,that ironwood bow is sweet.that thing has a great profile.
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Post by: juniper junkie on February 18, 2013, 10:10:35 pm: nice work on those bows. I too thought about a molly,,,must be the moon phase ;) anyhow, what I got is a syringa stave that is 66" long, has some nice reflex to it. I worked it down and got it somewhat tillered. I think I will back it with rawhide before I get it to going to full draw. need to make it 28" draw.
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Post by: Arrowind on February 18, 2013, 10:33:08 pm: Cardboard_Duck - If you need my address again let me know. Can't wait to shoot that sucker! Sweet. Man i'm lucky!

Ryoon - send it to me. I'll give it a nice home. ;D

blackhawk - any molly's you don't want send em to me. I'll take good care of 'em.

Juniper Junkie - looking sweet! USPS shouldn't bee that much to AZ.

Hunterbob - I'm in the PA bow trade! Awesome. Man I'm lucky. Can't wait to shoot that one too!

Hey Jon - that iron wood bow will work for me....awesome!

Roy - look'n good! Just remember I'm in AZ.

;D :D :o ::) :P :laugh: :laugh: :)

Seriously though. It's awesome to see so many excellent bows in the works!!!
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Post by: turtle on February 18, 2013, 11:31:14 pm: Wow! Some great bows being turned out fast. Im planning on making myself a caul tommorrow and getting the bow im working on lined up and heat treated. Been needing to make a caul for several years but keep on just winging it without one. Will probably start a plan b while this ones rehydrating as it has two nasty knots side by side in the middle of the same limb. I think i can get a good bow out of it but its too early to tell for sure yet.
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Post by: Badly Bent on February 18, 2013, 11:41:41 pm: Real nice looking bows, all of em'. Gonna be a a lot of fun seeing all these fine trade bows over the next several weeks. I hope to have some progress on mine in the next day or two. Keep em' coming gang.
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Post by: RyanY on February 19, 2013, 12:07:48 am: In the process of sanding the bow down and shooting it here and there. I'm not sure I'll be able to give this one away. >:D
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Post by: Carson (CMB) on February 19, 2013, 01:25:23 am: :o :o :o :o Looks like everyone has been busy! I still haven't decided on which stave yet. I feel like a slacker after catching up on this thread.

Great work everybody. Too many stand out to name them all.
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Post by: Gus on February 19, 2013, 02:50:59 am: Here is my number one Candidate.
This is a Beauty of a chunk of Osage that George gifted me last year at Cross Plains.
There may be two bows in there but its too soon to tell, at least for me... :)

It should have a touch of charactor.
Used a draw knife to debark and remove the sapwood and a few of the upper rings.
Now it is strictly scraper time! :)
For scale she's still seven foot, not planning to cut her till I get a ring.

(http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh547/augustus1967/Candidate1.jpg)

-gus
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Post by: blackhawk on February 19, 2013, 07:54:05 am: Ryoon ..the ones you don't wanna give away are the ones you do give away....that means its a good bow,and only good bows should leave the shop...I know how ya feel...I have one right now I made for someone that I don't wanna give up either...but she must go as she is not mine.

Gus...gotta question for ya.....do you like sadistic torture? >:D :laugh:
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Post by: okie64 on February 19, 2013, 07:58:41 am: Dang Gus!!! Now that is some beautiful character, cant wait to see it finished.
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Post by: coaster500 on February 19, 2013, 10:42:03 am: I guy goes to work, comes home to find PA has turned into MollyLand !!!! Nice work guys !!!

Gus that old girls gonna have a pretty back :)

Got Wednesday off, finally get to work a bit on a bow or two or three or ????????????????
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: RyanY on February 19, 2013, 10:47:23 am: Chris, I told myself before starting this that I wanted to make something that I wouldn't want to give away. Looks like I'm succeeding so far. I'll just have to build another one after. :P
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Pappy on February 19, 2013, 11:27:33 am: Good looking stuff yall are coming up with,I have my stave ready to cut out,GregB and I wanted to do a couple out of some old sisters we had. He got his ring chases and cut out,wound up getting 3 good staves,I am pretty sure I will use the one I have ,he is still deciding on this or a prime HHB stave he has had laid back. This is us so far. Probably won't get much more done until next weekend,got 15 scouts this weekend to build bows so we will be very busy. ;) ;D ;D This was some very clean Osage,some of the best we have.
Well seasoned. ;) ;D ;D ;D
Pappy
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: hunterbob on February 19, 2013, 11:44:09 am: sweet Pappy. when you send the bow out to me you could ship the band saw to . LOL
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 19, 2013, 12:37:58 pm: Quote from: ryoon4690 on February 19, 2013, 10:47:23 am
Chris, I told myself before starting this that I wanted to make something that I wouldn't want to give away. Looks like I'm succeeding so far. I'll just have to build another one after. :P

Very nice doc! Thats exactly what the goal of this swap is. Build your absolute best bow, the kind you donrt want to give away.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: _Jon_ on February 19, 2013, 02:12:11 pm: This one didn't work out for the fellow I'm building for. It was only 64" Tip to Tip. Would'nt make the draw needed to last very long. Thought I'd show how it turned out anyhow.

HHB (Iron Wood) 64 Tip to Tip, 62 Nock to nock, and 49# @ 27"

(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee207/deltonn/IMG_7065_zps67d85c73.jpg)

(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee207/deltonn/IMG_7067_zps4f5e9ac0.jpg)

(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee207/deltonn/IMG_7074_zpsdb80d808.jpg)

(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee207/deltonn/IMG_7075_zps37a02c47.jpg)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: _Jon_ on February 19, 2013, 02:14:11 pm: That's my little girl, Briley Rose holding the bow. She's a darlin I must admit. :)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 19, 2013, 02:26:39 pm: Great looking braced profile, that daughter is pretty cute to!
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Post by: bushboy on February 19, 2013, 02:31:06 pm: Hey all,I know what I see,would like some more eyes pls
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 19, 2013, 03:07:13 pm: I would say a tad stiff midway on the bottom limb bb.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Gus on February 19, 2013, 03:49:52 pm: I hear ya Fells...

There do seem to be a bunch of Mollys this year... :)
Have to admit I was thinking of a profile along the lines of one of Ed Scott's bows.
Guess that would be a Molly/Holmegaard style bow streamlined with some seriously Graceful lines.
Similar to the look of ryoon's trade bow in front profile.

But then I started scraping on this sweet piece of Osage.
So instead of shooting for any particular style of bow, I'm gonna let the wood dictate the terms of my surrender... :)

-gus
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: RyanY on February 19, 2013, 04:07:08 pm: On the home stretch. First try at a sunburst finish.
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k455/ryoon4690/IMG_1882.jpg)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: darwin on February 19, 2013, 04:15:28 pm: my stave is all roughed out it's 58" hickory I plan to do some statics with a non bending handle and a rawhide back, but for now it needs to season a little longer, im excited its a very nice stave, but my new bandsaw wasn't kind to it so im already having to play doctor a little bit to get the profile right, but it wouldn't be as much fun if it was easy
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: MWirwicki on February 19, 2013, 05:11:53 pm: Jon: I was hoping to see more of the IW bow! Thanks! She's a beauty.

Ryan: You've got guts trying a cool finish like that for the first time. I would be afraid of making a huge mistake and have to start over. Good on ya! It's purdy!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: raghorns on February 19, 2013, 05:19:04 pm: Ryan,
That is just too cool...I love those iiiiity biiiity tips. Will you be at the Classic this year?

Lyle
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: bushboy on February 19, 2013, 05:48:47 pm: Hey cb_duck,check out the shadow puppet that I did just for you!lol!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Cardboard_Duck on February 19, 2013, 06:08:08 pm: Quote from: bushboy on February 19, 2013, 05:48:47 pm
Hey cb_duck,check out the shadow puppet that I did just for you!lol!

Nice! LOL
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: blackhawk on February 19, 2013, 06:11:44 pm: Now that's my kinda bow Ryan...tip overlays are a must because you can get those last 6" a whole lot skinnier.....looks like one of my bows...hmmmm? I'm positive its a smooth pulling,sweet releasing arrow screamer. Prob no need for string silencers...
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 19, 2013, 07:23:01 pm: HANDSHOCK city doc. You better narrow those fattys up a tad more....otherwise it looks pretty dang nice.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: sadiejane on February 19, 2013, 07:24:33 pm: ryan-really like the fade on that bow. well done!!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: bushboy on February 19, 2013, 07:32:06 pm: Really like the profile on that one ryoon and nice finish job!!!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: RyanY on February 19, 2013, 07:59:37 pm: Matt, Thanks! I made sure to try it on a practice piece to get a feel for it. Wasn't too bad.

Lyle, Thank you! I'm going to try and make it this year.

Chrishawk, I decided to go with hickory for the overlay so the stain would blend into them. It shoots great and is indeed smooth. I could actually get the tips slightly narrower but I don't want to scare my recipient. ;D

Chrisdrums, Theres always room to go a little more narrow. ;)

Thanks Sadiejane!

bushboy, Thank you! I think this profile has a lot of potential. I think I got away with a more circular tiller which really makes sure the tips are working even as narrow as they are.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Cardboard_Duck on February 19, 2013, 08:19:08 pm: Love the paint and the profile! Nice job ryoon!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Badly Bent on February 19, 2013, 08:52:28 pm: Heres where I am with mine, working two and my victim will will the better one when they are done. First is a black locust 63" with a
mild natural r/d profile in a scalloped bow design. This one is just barely starting to bend on the floor, needs more wood removed before it goes to the long string.
Second is a 58" buckthorn with a natural wonky bend at one tip that has a concave back starting about 3" below that tip and running
toward the handle for another 12". Got this one moving on the long string and braced it at 3" and felt about 15# over weight. More wood will be delicately removed then on to the short string.
Having fun with this and hoping to get a nice bow for my victim out of these two. Still have a ways to go.
Greg
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: rps3 on February 19, 2013, 08:55:05 pm: All fine looking bows so far, I better get in gear.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Buckeye Guy on February 19, 2013, 09:14:19 pm: Man you guys are killen Me !!
Good stuff all the way around !
Ryan that is the strangest looking war bow I have ever seen!
I may take up shooting one like that !
I hope it warms up soon so I can come out to play with y'all !
Guy
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: blackhawk on February 19, 2013, 09:24:12 pm: id take either of those greg :)
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Post by: soy on February 19, 2013, 09:30:38 pm: Dang there badly bent Sure is a nice buck on the wall :o
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: autologus on February 19, 2013, 09:31:55 pm: Nice bows Greg that scalloped bow is awesome.

Grady
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: blackhawk on February 19, 2013, 09:36:09 pm: here is the trade bow hunterbob built for his victim...he sent me cell phone pics...so don't yell at me ;) im just posting them them for him and in return I get some wood >:D ...lol :laugh:

sinew backed osage

(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x436/blackhawk28/ResizedImage951361281449138.jpg)

(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x436/blackhawk28/IMG95201302199507084695356.jpg)

(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x436/blackhawk28/ResizedImage951361275936659.jpg)

(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x436/blackhawk28/ResizedImage951361276097356.jpg)

(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x436/blackhawk28/ResizedImage951361281411675.jpg)

(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x436/blackhawk28/IMG952013021595221633.jpg)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: ionicmuffin on February 19, 2013, 09:40:02 pm: nice job hunterbob! amazing tiller and really quite something! looks like this years bow trade will be ending soon ::) man the rate at which some people turn out bows you would think that they are preparing for the world record of the most bows made in one year! ::)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: blackhawk on February 19, 2013, 09:44:32 pm: i better post some progress...candidiate #1.. a boring looking yeller wood so far...not sure this one will make the cut,but ya never know ;)

(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x436/blackhawk28/2013-02-19_19-41-14_428.jpg)

(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x436/blackhawk28/2013-02-19_19-43-26_838.jpg)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: ionicmuffin on February 19, 2013, 09:47:15 pm: you know hawkman, i thought you would be done by now....must be a bit behind the eight ball right now eh? ;D ;) ::)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: RyanY on February 19, 2013, 09:49:32 pm: Greg, I think buckthorn is starting to look really good in the bow making world!

Dang Hunterbob! A sinewed bow that fast must be some kind of a record! Way to go!

Chris, The kink on the left side near the lower fade would make a great point for the arrowpass.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 19, 2013, 09:50:07 pm: That sucka' is bending Bob. Nice tiller on a shorty stiff grip.

Hawkey poo that is a sissy stave and not nearly knot riddled enough to hassle with.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 19, 2013, 09:56:00 pm: I cant fall in love with my swapper just yet. But I aint done manipulatin' her either..........Im a master of such Im told....hehehehehehe

Im trying to make a brush very friendly big,big game hunting bow. Enough hints? Or do you want more?
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: blackhawk on February 19, 2013, 09:57:45 pm: ya know grahm I had to clear my plate first and finished off two other bows that needed to be done,and which are done and need to be posted before one gets shipped....if it makes ya feel any better I only have about 3 1/2 hours into this one and its floor tillered to the point it could be strung up at a low brace with about ten pounds left and its ready for some heat shaping/correcting.

ryan the upper right side kink will be the arrow pass...it fits and lays in the hand better that way

awe come on pearly...nuttin wrong with that as long as I make it have some sexy curves ;)...come on wheres some more pics of yours? you said your shooting it ??? ;D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Arrowind on February 19, 2013, 10:30:07 pm: Quote from: blackhawk on February 19, 2013, 07:54:05 am
Ryoon ..the ones you don't wanna give away are the ones you do give away....that means its a good bow,and only good bows should leave the shop...I know how ya feel...I have one right now I made for someone that I don't wanna give up either...but she must go as she is not mine.

Gus...gotta question for ya.....do you like sadistic torture? >:D :laugh:

Agreed. Nicely put..... on BOTH counts.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Arrowind on February 19, 2013, 10:38:45 pm: Quote from: Arrowind on February 19, 2013, 10:30:07 pm
Quote from: blackhawk on February 19, 2013, 07:54:05 am
Ryoon ..the ones you don't wanna give away are the ones you do give away....that means its a good bow,and only good bows should leave the shop...I know how ya feel...I have one right now I made for someone that I don't wanna give up either...but she must go as she is not mine.

Gus...gotta question for ya.....do you like sadistic torture? >:D :laugh:

Agreed. Nicely put..... on BOTH counts.

And that was way back on page 30! dang too much to keep up on! Would love to comment on each one but my son wants the computer for his homework! LOOKING AWESOME EVERYONE!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: autologus on February 19, 2013, 10:49:10 pm: I have a very nice Kentucky Coffee Bean stave I just need to take down a couple rings to a nice fat one and some really beautiful cherry bark I got from Carson. Now I just need to find the time to get started.

Grady
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: hunterbob on February 19, 2013, 10:53:52 pm: Thanks for posting picks for me Blackhawk.
And yea pearl drumb that sucka is bending . I never made a short stiff handle till this one. I have to be honest there was times during the build that I was ready to thin the handle out and just make a bend thru the handle bow but I kept pushing it . I bet I could draw it to 28" at 27 it puts a 600 grain arrow down range pretty good . but I figure my guy is good with 24 to 28" so if he shoots this one at 26" right in the middle with a little lighter arrow it will still smoke them.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Josh B on February 19, 2013, 10:59:49 pm: Wow! There's some beautiful bows in progress already! I'm still trying to decide what I'm gonna make and out of what. I better get busy! Josh
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: coaster500 on February 19, 2013, 11:04:55 pm: TGIF for me finally going to have some to I can't believe how fast this trade is shaping up, great work guys!!!!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Badly Bent on February 19, 2013, 11:18:02 pm: That sinew backed bow has "take me hunting" written all over it Hunter Bob. Nice job , someone is gonna be happy with that. :)

There is no boring yellar wood Blackhawk. ::)

Can't wait to she your cherry bark backed bow Grady, get moving. ;)

I'm sure you got something super cool cooking too Pearl, show us a peek man. ;)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: rps3 on February 20, 2013, 12:05:43 am: Progress.(http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q556/longbow60/trade/dscn0371_zps4d1955d2.jpg)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: rps3 on February 20, 2013, 12:06:17 am: (http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q556/longbow60/trade/dscn0370_zps163daef3.jpg)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: rps3 on February 20, 2013, 12:07:13 am: (http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q556/longbow60/trade/dscn0372_zps7401d871.jpg)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: rps3 on February 20, 2013, 12:08:03 am: (http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q556/longbow60/trade/dscn0373_zps4c4e8412.jpg)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Knapper on February 20, 2013, 12:14:11 am: Man you can't even blink around here without a bow being built ;) Ill catch up one of these days :laugh: Lots of nice bows guys! Keep them coming!
Knapper
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: FlintWalker on February 20, 2013, 12:19:34 am: This is round 4 with the heat gun. She's ready for the tree now.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: MWirwicki on February 20, 2013, 12:23:27 am: Jeeeeeez. If you get away from the computer for more than an hour, you have 3 pages to catch up on! You guys are really puttin' them out. All nice stuff I'm seeing so far!

Like you Hawkster, I've had a couple of other bow obligations to take care of. Getting close to starting on my trade bow.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Will H on February 20, 2013, 12:40:23 am: Lookin good Shannon! That profile should make a sweet shooter :)
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Post by: _Jon_ on February 20, 2013, 12:47:59 am: Shannon should build two of those and bring me one next time he comes a visiting. ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: BOWMAN53 on February 20, 2013, 12:48:08 am: Fresh out the form. Hickory recurve. This should be the right link to the right pic.

http://m1287.photobucket.com/albumview/albums/jamesbowyer89/20130219_140901_zpsabccd6c0.jpg.html?o=0
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: danny f on February 20, 2013, 03:47:35 am: theres some great bows being built. i need to get cracking on mine. :)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: soy on February 20, 2013, 06:41:29 am: Ok boys and girls,since everyone seams to be about done with their bow id best get started on mine...i have it narrowed down to 2 possible staves got a mn.osage cut out and a yella roller coaster.almost down to a ring...im leaning twards the mn.osage (slippery elm)since i cut it my self...adds to the personalization...what yall think???
(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j380/thadsoy/photobucket-48714-1361354314866.jpg)
(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j380/thadsoy/photobucket-58360-1361354353383.jpg)
(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j380/thadsoy/photobucket-44139-1361354394936.jpg)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: blackhawk on February 20, 2013, 07:35:28 am: Bob(rps3)...that is looking really good...nice bend n profiles ;)

Yes please Shannon ;)

Soy you outta know better buddy...yeller wood...yeller wood ;)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Pappy on February 20, 2013, 08:19:03 am: Looking good Shannon, either of them would be nice Soy,that snaky Osage is very cool,should be a challening piece to make a bow from. :)
Pappy
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: JonW on February 20, 2013, 08:25:40 am: Greg I shure hope that scalloped bow is headed my way man. If not we need to work out sumthin' between the two of us. Just name yer poison buddy.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Badly Bent on February 20, 2013, 08:38:50 am: Nice osage bow rps3 , that baby looks to be expertly tillered.
Jon W, can't say where mines headed but I'd swap one with you anytime.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: okie64 on February 20, 2013, 08:56:40 am: Some awesome looking builds going on here. Like Greg, Im building 2 and my victim will get the better one of them. One will be an orange bendy handle and the other will be a yeller stiff handle, both well seasoned, not sure about dry but well seasoned for sure ;). Both pieces have great ring ratio with the orange having thinner rings but less earlywood.
(http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee503/Jamey_Burkhart/6E1F28FA-AA08-4021-A3CC-5CA15DCBD6E7-13774-0000215ACFFA7C5F.jpg)
(http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee503/Jamey_Burkhart/B382D34D-F053-43E3-8171-4D829ED79146-13774-0000215ACC4D6EAB.jpg)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: FlintWalker on February 20, 2013, 09:10:13 am: 40# @ 22" Looking for 47# @ 27". :)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Badly Bent on February 20, 2013, 09:19:51 am: Nice osage you got there Okie, I'm betting you get two good bows out of those.
FlintWalker, that bend in your bow is a thing of beauty.
Soy that osage of yours would be a real challenge for me, should be interesting build if you choose that one. :)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: autologus on February 20, 2013, 09:47:19 am: Quote from: FlintWalker on February 20, 2013, 09:10:13 am
40# @ 22" Looking for 47# @ 27". :)

What is the shotgun for Flint, to keep all of the aliens from stealing your yeller wood?

Grady
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: 1442 on February 20, 2013, 09:59:31 am: I removed the bark on one which revealed a problem looking knot. I got the outside layer of bark off another one last night and need to remove the last thin layer but it's looking like it will work for me so far. I am going out of town for about two weeks of work so I wont be getting much else done until I get back. I am commited to taking it slow and easy on this trade bow and build the best bow I can out of the wood. I took some pics but still havn't learned to post them yet. I think my trouble was not resizing pics before trying to post. I'll see yall in about two weeks.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: uncleduck on February 20, 2013, 10:14:56 am: flintwalker, that thing looks smoooth!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: The Gopher on February 20, 2013, 11:43:47 am: Darn it all the work being done is making me jealous. Nothing puts a stop to having fun like going down to the basement to find standing water ARRGG!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Will H on February 20, 2013, 11:55:04 am: I'd be proud to receive any one of the bows being worked on so far! Man this is gonna be fun :) I got a couple in the works, I'll try and post some pics before 2 long :)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Sidewinder on February 20, 2013, 12:04:38 pm: Flintwalker that bend is looking stellar. Really nice. Have'nt started mine yet cuz I got 2 to get done before I can, But its coming and I love the guy I'm building for so i am really looking forward to getting it started. I'll post when I do get started. Danny
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 20, 2013, 05:06:43 pm: Here is where I am and also my dilemma. Im an admitted reflexaholic. I know I have a problem as I battle it everyday. This bow is about 56" ntn. It has some cool wiggles and that half knot above the grip is cool. The draw weight is right up there at 26-27". No, the bottom limb isnt shorter, its just the angle. It shoots hard and accurate at 12-15 yards in the basement. My dilemma is the profile...............I need reflex to be happy with bows I build. We all have our quirks, and thats mine. I cant ask this stick to do anymore than it is without lessening weight, I aint doin' that!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: okie64 on February 20, 2013, 05:28:28 pm: That looks good to me PD. A 56" bow with a 27" draw and no stringfollow, it dont get much better than that. Well I guess it could get better than that, like say if it still had some reflex ;D ;D. Not helping your addiction much am I??? Im slowly becoming a reflex addict myself. I used to be perfectly happy if I built a bow and it ended up with a straight profile or even a little stringfollow, not so much anymore.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Badly Bent on February 20, 2013, 05:34:40 pm: Man Pearly that bow looks to stand straight and pretty as is. Looks like you have slightly flipped tips too. I love some reflex too but I also
love a perfectly straight profile with those tips just as much as any amount of reflex. You took the first step by admitting your problem,
reflexaholic, now just learn to let go cause thats a damn fine bow in my book. :)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: rossfactor on February 20, 2013, 05:37:37 pm: I think reflexing this bow may not significantly improve its performance, and possibly (even likely?) its tinkering with a good thing. I'd love to see a braced profile, but I'm betting you should leave it.

Gabe
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 20, 2013, 05:47:22 pm: The bow is straight, no flipping. Gabe the bow braced looks just like a typical semi rigid bow should. It looks great at full draw in the mirror to. Its just that reflex thing of mine...........NO OKIE YOU AINT HLEPING!!!!!!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 20, 2013, 05:55:56 pm: And one more thing............this whole swap thing would be MUCH easier if it was all about the bow we are getting!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: okie64 on February 20, 2013, 06:04:58 pm: If'n it were me Pd, I would just mildly flip the last 6-8" and then tiller it back down to weight in the inner and mid-limbs causing it to take just a little bit of set and then you got yourself an r/d. I know you know all that yourself, just lettin you know what I would do :D ;D. Or you can just leave it as is.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Will H on February 20, 2013, 06:26:19 pm: I'd leave it alone Pearly. It looks awesome :) how much reflex did it start with?
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: turtle on February 20, 2013, 06:36:59 pm: I love it the way it is. But im not a reflexaholic................ Yet.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: bubby on February 20, 2013, 06:43:16 pm: just sit back, have a Dew and go reflex SOMETHING ELSE >:D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 20, 2013, 07:00:25 pm: Will it has taken about 1 3/4" set at most.

Bub, thats a good idea!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: rps3 on February 20, 2013, 07:41:41 pm: I hear ya on the reflex thing Pearl Drums, but when I go hunting, the bows with a straight profile or a bit of set are what I like the most. I know I would be happy with it.
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Post by: Will H on February 20, 2013, 07:45:53 pm: Yeah I would leave it be pearl. That looks like a great shootin bow :)
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Post by: Onebowonder on February 20, 2013, 07:48:35 pm: Pearly, Pike it 2 inches on each end, sinew the back with it reverse braced 4-5 inches, and paint it black...
...OR you could just leave it EXACTLY like it is 'cause it is PURFECT for what it is!

Your choice. That's what cuul about building your own. You can decide to live each day one day at a time free from the chains of your addiction, ...or you can indulge your insanity with rabid abandon. You have the power within you to be whole, or to choose to live as a broken man that knows how bent backward his path actually is... :o :o :o

OneBow
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 20, 2013, 08:31:44 pm: I shot it 20-30 more times at 27" and its just too smooth and handy to not complete and pass on to ****** *********. I got one side skinned and heading down to do the other now. Osage, Prarie rattlers and sheep horn. Thats my kind of recipe!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: paulsemp on February 20, 2013, 08:40:26 pm: Here is my 1st choice for my trade bow. The cleanest, seasoned osage I have. Only one small pin knot in the whole thing. Some natural wiggles to clean up but nothing crazy. 61" overall. I thinkin R/D.
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Post by: hunterbob on February 20, 2013, 09:01:27 pm: Man the talent on this site is over the top. you guys have some great bow building skills.
And I would leave it as be pearl . But I have a feeling your not because you are sick man.
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Post by: MWirwicki on February 21, 2013, 12:57:43 am: Drums, Leave it. Straight standing is good...real good.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: bushboy on February 21, 2013, 02:30:55 am: got mine down to 60 something.flung a flew,gonna take all to pull the sandpaper out again :-X
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Gus on February 21, 2013, 03:54:47 am: Pssssst... Hey PD,

It's 1:30am, do you know where your Heatgun is?

>:D

-gus
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Pappy on February 21, 2013, 07:18:43 am: Looks like I better get on it,you boys have been busy,mine is still standing in the corner where I left it Sunday.Guess I will get back on it after I get the rowdy little scouts out of the shop. Looks good to me Chris.Standing straight is good, ;)keep repeating that,it may help but I doubt it. :-\ :-\
Pappy
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Post by: Weylin on February 21, 2013, 11:31:23 am: I ordered my stave from Dean Marlow, just waiting for it in the mail. I decided not to use the vine maple. I'm going with some osage instead. We'll see what the wood tells me to do but I'm thinking of doing my first static recurve.
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Post by: Gaur on February 21, 2013, 11:37:59 am: good looking bows guys.

Pearl Drums that one is going to look awesome with the skins and sheep horn tips.
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Post by: Stingray45 on February 21, 2013, 01:14:28 pm: Figured I may as well chime in. I'm working a couple of really clean, straight grained Maple boards right now and I may pull out a slippery elm stave I've been seasoning. The one maple board is 72" long and 2.5" wide. So I'm going with a pyramid style bow, 5" handle, 1.5" fade out from the 1.5" wide handle and then it tapers down to .5" tips. The other is 66" over all, 5" handle, 1.5" flade out to the 2.5" and then tapers down from there to .5" tips. I'm gonna use the left over wood on the board to glue on a handle to beef it up a little bit. I'm hoping to get them cut out this weekend and start floor tillering. I hope to post up some pictures at that time.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: coaster500 on February 21, 2013, 01:21:38 pm: Great progress guys....... Drums I need a turkey bow :)

Takin it slow on this piece of Yew......... man I hope I don't wreck it.......... got a few knots to mess with and a bumpy back but man it's a pretty piece of Yew..... hope I can pull it off for my victim :-\
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 21, 2013, 01:35:18 pm: Break out the slippery elm stave Barry! I will send you another to replace it so you can make one for yourself later.
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Post by: bcbull on February 21, 2013, 04:55:30 pm: Got 4staves ready now tryin figure which one best suites my victm brock
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Post by: seabass on February 21, 2013, 05:03:01 pm: what kind of staves you got Brock?juniper,yew?i know you like that juniper.how bought some pics.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: bushboy on February 21, 2013, 05:47:10 pm: Well here's plan A,57"ntn. 50/50 ratio molly 55#@28 rock maple,came in@ 20 oz.put 100 arrows thru it this morn ,settle back to +- 7/8 set.the bow is slightly canted. Critique welcome.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: hunterbob on February 21, 2013, 05:52:49 pm: someones bow is boxed up and going out tomorrow some place in the US . I will give you another hint it is south and just a tad west of me . I hope _____ is happy with it.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: bushboy on February 21, 2013, 05:55:01 pm: Here's a front profile and my burr oak plan B stave
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Post by: stringstretcher on February 21, 2013, 06:21:02 pm: Hunterbob, that eliminates me unless you are in Maryland or Delaware....lol
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Post by: blackhawk on February 21, 2013, 06:24:55 pm: hackberry anyone ??? ::) ...just whipped out this one in an hour...ready for some tempering >:D 8)

(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x436/blackhawk28/2013-02-21_16-45-33_585.jpg)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: blackhawk on February 21, 2013, 06:27:16 pm: I like plan A bushboy...pretty it up...spit some more arras outta her and send her off ;)

someones gonna be happy soon...way to go bob of getting her done ;)

sorry Charlie :(
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: hunterbob on February 21, 2013, 06:28:10 pm: Quote from: blackhawk on February 21, 2013, 06:24:55 pm
hackberry anyone ??? ::) ...just whipped out this one in an hour...ready for some tempering >:D 8)

(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x436/blackhawk28/2013-02-21_16-45-33_585.jpg)
man you cheater .lol. I have to get me a band saw now...
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Post by: rps3 on February 21, 2013, 06:34:55 pm: Less than an inch of set seems pretty good for that bow bushboy(having never made that style myself what do I know anyway), but it looks cool.

I like the looks of that hackberry too.
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Post by: k-hat on February 21, 2013, 06:58:02 pm: hmmm, hunterbob how far south??? I kinda fit that description ;D
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 21, 2013, 07:14:27 pm: Here are the last pics Im posting. It will be up to ***** ******* to post the rest when it arrives in **********. Hope to have it shipped by Tuesday next week. One pic prior to dipping, the other is half dipped.
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 21, 2013, 07:18:10 pm: Hawkey that is one sahhhhhhhhhhhweet hackberry blank.
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Post by: blackhawk on February 21, 2013, 07:40:11 pm: Not as sahhhhhhweet as that skin backed osage your whipping up ;)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: RyanY on February 21, 2013, 07:48:02 pm: Get a room you two. >:D
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Post by: lesken2011 on February 21, 2013, 07:51:39 pm: Do any of you guys work for a living? ???
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 21, 2013, 07:55:14 pm: Quote from: ryoon4690 on February 21, 2013, 07:48:02 pm
Get a room you two. >:D

Jealousy is ugly on you doc.....you wear happy much better!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 21, 2013, 08:00:38 pm: Quote from: lesken2011 on February 21, 2013, 07:51:39 pm
Do any of you guys work for a living? ???

Heck yes! And I have two boys and a wife, a dog and a huge Maine coon cat. I spent good money on my hand tools and I have a proper bench and vice. That makes all the difference for me Bulldog. My ferriers rasp is top shelfer, Shinto's speak for themselves and my scraper is plain mean and will hog wood when sharpened up. I have a Lakeside antique drawknife Bevan R gave me a few years back. Its amazingly accurate and smooth to work with. I have spent 5-6 hours on my swapper so far, thats it with good tools. I had to heat the bugger up thrice. I didnt like doing that, but I had to get the string tracking corrected.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: lesken2011 on February 21, 2013, 08:26:51 pm: Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Blah, Blah, Blah....I want to be just like you when I grow up!! ::)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Gus on February 21, 2013, 08:41:35 pm: Dang It PD,

You got me Counting Asterisks... ::)

That is a Beauty!

I'm down three more rings on my primary candidate, only three or four more rings to go.

-gus
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: osage outlaw on February 21, 2013, 08:43:29 pm: Pearly forgot to mention he has massive gunships for arms. He can probably take the bark and all the sapwood of an osage stave with one swipe of that drawknife ;D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: hedgeapple on February 21, 2013, 08:47:11 pm: In my neophyte experience as a bow builder, I'm coming to realize that some the bowyer gurus have learned "what is not a bow" in a piece of wood better than some of us--me have. That being said, I've spent 6 hours today chasing a ring on an osage. The last ring I chase from a bark down took about 40 minutes. I'm going backward. haha I swear I think thick ring osage is more difficult to chase than medium to small rings. There more wood to remove to get to the ring you want. And there were a couple of large knots to work around on this one. Even though the knots will not be in the bow I wanted to make sure I didn't rip a section of wood that would be in the bow as I worked around them. And, I played a little for practice to work those knots down and clean out the rotten pithe.

It was a good day in the work shop. Now, I need some hot tub time. :)

I'll post pics later tonight.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: hedgeapple on February 21, 2013, 08:50:59 pm: Quote from: hunterbob on February 21, 2013, 05:52:49 pm
someones bow is boxed up and going out tomorrow some place in the US . I will give you another hint it is south and just a tad west of me . I hope _____ is happy with it.

I live southwest of you :) But, so does about 50 other folks in this trade :(
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 21, 2013, 09:52:35 pm: Quote from: Gus on February 21, 2013, 08:41:35 pm
Dang It PD,

You got me Counting Asterisks... ::)

That is a Beauty!

-gus

SUCKER! I seriously counted them so they would add up to a common amount in most first names....hahahahahahaah! FISH ON!!!!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: bcbull on February 21, 2013, 10:47:06 pm: Steve got 2 yew a Osage a hackberry and a ocean spray n a piss elm sittin in corner gonna go shoot tmw sat 2 nd round for triple crown 3d shoot no bow wk this weekend gotta take the Missy's shooting keep her happy lol brock
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Dvshunter on February 21, 2013, 11:45:09 pm: I got some bulk off my swap bow today and made myself a new pipe. Going back to have round one of heat. Round two tomorrow and then tiller away I think.

These bows are looking awesome!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: soy on February 21, 2013, 11:56:05 pm: Quote from: osage outlaw on February 21, 2013, 08:43:29 pm
Pearly forgot to mention he has massive gunships for arms. He can probably take the bark and all the sapwood of an osage stave with one swipe of that drawknife ;D
;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: coaster500 on February 22, 2013, 12:11:26 am: Quote from: blackhawk on February 21, 2013, 06:24:55 pm
hackberry anyone ??? ::) ...just whipped out this one in an hour...ready for some tempering >:D 8)

(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x436/blackhawk28/2013-02-21_16-45-33_585.jpg)

Only thing that got whip in an hour here was me :P

That's going to be a very cool Hackberry!!!

Nice job drums but to many ***********'s to be coming west :)
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Post by: Dvshunter on February 22, 2013, 03:12:16 am: After round one I'm looking pretty good.

In the caul.

(http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss13/dvshunter/IMAG1736.jpg)

Off the caul.

(http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss13/dvshunter/IMAG1737.jpg)

This is idea one. Red elm reflex/deflex design.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 22, 2013, 07:51:28 am: Killer profile Dave! It looks liek it held almost all of what you put in.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Buckeye Guy on February 22, 2013, 08:54:09 am: Found a piece of hickory digging around in the shop .
Whacked it down to something that resembles a bow !
Man green wood sure works easy ,Its only been cut for 3 years !!
Now if I can get it dried out some how , and get the 90 degree twist out of it !
Maybe I can get the shop warm enough to play with you folks !
Have fun !
Guy
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Post by: coaster500 on February 22, 2013, 10:31:38 am: Sweet Caul!!!

That's where the DV profile comes from :)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Gordon on February 22, 2013, 10:52:31 am: Working on a take down bow for a local gentleman. As soon as I'm done with that I'll start on my trade bow. I haven't decided yet between a laminated or selfbow design.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Badly Bent on February 22, 2013, 11:02:51 am: Cool look to that hackberry Chris, I like that.

Keep posting pics of progress on that bow of yours DVS, I want to know how you make those beauties. ;)

Can't wait to see what you post Gordon.

This bow trade thing is sure fun to watch and participate in.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: SLIMBOB on February 22, 2013, 11:18:36 am: Your right Greg. So cool to see all these great bows being turned out. It used to be that this hobby, craft, passion was for me, an activity I did alone, or with just a few people in a tight circle of friends. I'm energized being a part of a larger community (one that I didn't know existed until recently) that shares this passion. I'm thankful to PA and to the members running this trade. So great to be a part of this!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Will H on February 22, 2013, 11:20:06 am: Dvs that caul is great! I ve been thinkin bout making one similar for a while now. After seeing yours I think I'm gonna have to go ahead and make it happen. :D
Gordon- I can't wait to see what you decide to build :) I have to say though I've really been liking those bamboo backed bows you've been turning out ;)
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Post by: doulosparachristos on February 22, 2013, 04:17:58 pm: ok here is my latest progress; not that its all the interesting, however it bumps the topic to the top:). this is my first time using white oak so this molly came out quite a bit under weight; i took your advice and heat treated the belly, and piked the ends an inch on each side. i would be willing to bet it upped the weight by 15 lbs, which puts me right at the high end of my recipients draw weight. right now she is sitting at 64" t2t, and about 60lbs@28''. i have only put a handful of arrows though it this morning but it definitely hammers them home. ill be using white oak a whole lot more in the future, it seems to be damn near unbreakable (knocks on wood). kudos to my six year old for taking the full-draw pic!anyways let me know what you think before i start dolling her up. thanks

Roy
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 22, 2013, 04:45:07 pm: I like it. I had a feeling that tempering would jump your weight up nicely. Does it stand straighter now as well?
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Post by: JW_Halverson on February 22, 2013, 04:55:15 pm: Hey Roy! That may be at the upper end of my weight range, but I can get used to it mighty quick. In fact, you can go ahead and ship now. I'll finish sanding and laying on some shellac. I just can't wait to shoot her! :D

That is for me, right? Please? O please, I'll be good*!

*Starting next year. Or there abouts.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: lesken2011 on February 22, 2013, 04:57:49 pm: Nice job. I like those pin nocks!!
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Post by: k-hat on February 22, 2013, 05:08:33 pm: Yup, just right for me ;) I like her a lot! Never thought about using overlays on pin nocks. I'm stealin it :)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: missilemaster on February 22, 2013, 05:11:49 pm: Well, just got mine all tillered out! I'll post some pictures of it when its done.
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 22, 2013, 05:30:26 pm: Cant wait to see it Cody
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Post by: Sidewinder on February 22, 2013, 06:01:08 pm: JW there aint no way you can be good for long...ifn ya did ya wouldn't be so much fun. Danny
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: bubby on February 22, 2013, 06:01:48 pm: gotta love white oak, bends forever and heat works wonders, lookin' good, Bub
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: blackhawk on February 22, 2013, 06:07:33 pm: talk about a reputation ruiner :laugh: heres what an hour afforded me today 8)

hickory heartwood eastern woodlands bow anyone? :P

(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x436/blackhawk28/2013-02-22_16-04-12_677.jpg)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: bubby on February 22, 2013, 06:11:27 pm: heck ya, i'll help ya ruin that rep >:D
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 22, 2013, 06:55:59 pm: That bandsaw is gonna ruin what was once a good wood bender...........
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: RyanY on February 22, 2013, 07:07:06 pm: Roy, make sure you narrow those levers to about half their width to take full advantage of that design. Tiller's looking mighty fine.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: missilemaster on February 23, 2013, 12:10:15 am: Quote from: blackhawk on February 22, 2013, 06:07:33 pm
talk about a reputation ruiner :laugh: heres what an hour afforded me today 8)

hickory heartwood eastern woodlands bow anyone? :P

(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x436/blackhawk28/2013-02-22_16-04-12_677.jpg)

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: soy on February 23, 2013, 02:03:24 am: Man I wish Photobucket would fix whatever they got going on so I can see these pictures >:(
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Calendargirl on February 23, 2013, 03:22:37 am: the absolute best thing about this thread...
is when I look at these amazing bows...
I know who is getting which masterpiece...
have a great weekend ladies. >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: doulosparachristos on February 23, 2013, 04:48:41 am: man, that is just wrong. do you take bribes? im dying to know who is sending mine...
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: stringstretcher on February 23, 2013, 06:32:53 am: I heard that wine and chocolate does it ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: blackhawk on February 23, 2013, 08:46:54 am: Quote from: soy on February 23, 2013, 02:03:24 am
Man I wish Photobucket would fix whatever they got going on so I can see these pictures >:(

Ditto that...my phone won't view any photobucket uploaded pics either...but I can see them from my PC. Weird.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 23, 2013, 08:56:05 am: Get a Droid fellers.
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Post by: blackhawk on February 23, 2013, 08:59:15 am: I do :P
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Post by: Roy on February 23, 2013, 08:59:59 am: Morning Pearly and Chicken Hawk. I have a windows cell phone and it does everything a pc will do.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 23, 2013, 09:06:37 am: Well I can see them all?
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Post by: okie64 on February 23, 2013, 09:44:41 am: Photobucket seems to be working for me. Got this one tilered out to 23".
(http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee503/Jamey_Burkhart/02975DAB-1B41-4563-BA95-4C4B34EDDD7B-15060-0000246AD473917F.jpg)
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 23, 2013, 09:51:44 am: Nice looker okie.
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Post by: Dvshunter on February 23, 2013, 11:58:50 am: I've got lots of touchscreen issues with the phones but photobucket isn't a problem.
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Post by: paulsemp on February 23, 2013, 12:00:23 pm: Got a little time in on my bow. 61 1/2" ttt as of now.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Dvshunter on February 23, 2013, 12:08:52 pm: Nice profile there. Your caul looks cleaner than mine though. :laugh:
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Post by: Stringman on February 23, 2013, 03:15:21 pm: Man the bows are coming along. Getting ready to lay another course of sinew on mine this afternoon.

BTW no problems with photobucket on my IPhone.

Scott
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Bryce on February 23, 2013, 03:42:23 pm: Quote from: Stringman on February 23, 2013, 03:15:21 pm
Man the bows are coming along. Getting ready to lay another course of sinew on mine this afternoon.

BTW no problems with photobucket on my IPhone.

Scott

Mine either. Seems to work fine. See if you need to get an update.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: doulosparachristos on February 23, 2013, 03:56:45 pm: I should be putting the final touches on mine today and tomorrow, hopefully the new owner will be shooting it next week:) ill post some new pics when she is all dressed up.

the OTHER Roy
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 23, 2013, 04:53:24 pm: The "good" Roy is what you mean............
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: KellyG on February 23, 2013, 07:27:05 pm: Like that shapely bow Paul.

Ok no promises ****** but here is what I am working a 50" shorty.

Here is the width at the handle I have cleaded up the sides a bit and it is now 1.25" wide here.

(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e383/gillk/photobucket-46634-1361584937374_zps2e9b4037.jpg)

It stays that wide until about 13" from the tip then tapers to about .75" at the tips.
one limb.

(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e383/gillk/photobucket-49694-1361584902964_zps053819af.jpg)

and the other
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e383/gillk/photobucket-46763-1361584868037_zpsdf9cf8b2.jpg)

I have been using the TTB V; also known as Pat B to help me out. I also have a brown paper back on for temporarily just to give the back a little bit more protections through the tillering. I may back it with sinew later but let us get it pulling to about 25" first.

Now to wait on the glue. I may go and try and belly split a think stave now.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Stringman on February 23, 2013, 07:38:16 pm: Here it is after the final course of sinew. Just need to let it dry now.

(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/75E531EF-6733-4853-B3E8-2BDA2B39A7EA-5091-00000735DE1878B0_zps9bee2fcf.jpg)
(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/EF532B66-8BBB-4EC7-9B62-799B445E9045-5091-00000735D5EEF95D_zpsdc64f2d2.jpg)

Scott
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Roy on February 23, 2013, 07:54:45 pm: The "good" Roy is what you mean............

Now what's ya mean by that Pearly Boy? :)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: JonW on February 23, 2013, 08:55:01 pm: Finished mine up today but I'm gonna shoot it awhile before I send it on its way. And no it's not the bow I just posted. :) :)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: BOWMAN53 on February 23, 2013, 10:38:11 pm: Almost got it tillered in. The shadow is messing with my eyes, how does it look to you guys?

http://m1287.photobucket.com/albumview/albums/jamesbowyer89/20130223_175758_zpsba6b9e81.jpg.html?o=0
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: lesken2011 on February 23, 2013, 10:43:14 pm: Maybe it is a shadow, but the right limb looks like it needs a few more scrapes, mid limb...

otherwise she looks good.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: BOWMAN53 on February 23, 2013, 10:46:28 pm: Thats what i was thinking too. Thanks lesken
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: soy on February 24, 2013, 02:37:03 am: droid i have also p d...only 3g maby that is the deal..........sweet bows guys ;)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 24, 2013, 08:32:00 am: Quote from: BOWMAN53 on February 23, 2013, 10:38:11 pm
Almost got it tillered in. The shadow is messing with my eyes, how does it look to you guys?

http://m1287.photobucket.com/albumview/albums/jamesbowyer89/20130223_175758_zpsba6b9e81.jpg.html?o=0

The only stiffness I see are the fades on both sides?
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: danny f on February 24, 2013, 11:34:47 am: heres where i am so far, hows the tiller looking? i have a couple of inches to go.
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/dfee82/IMG_0145_zpsd8eb1472.jpg)
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/dfee82/IMG_0146_zps0d784a16.jpg)
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 24, 2013, 11:39:06 am: Pretty stiff in the middle right side.
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Post by: SLIMBOB on February 24, 2013, 11:49:38 am: +1 PD. Left is a little stiff as well outer 1/2.
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Post by: danny f on February 24, 2013, 12:08:41 pm: cheers i have just given the right abit of a scrape in the middle. i havent done any on the left outer half yet as i hadnt seen slimbobs msg. does it look any better
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/dfee82/IMG_0150_zpsc1b9aa7e.jpg)
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Post by: SLIMBOB on February 24, 2013, 12:27:56 pm: Ya. Much better. Might take Pearl Drums straight edge to both limbs and see what you got. Outers still look a bit stiff to me.
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Post by: danny f on February 24, 2013, 01:16:17 pm: cheers slimbob. i have removed abit from outers, i would say it looks pretty close i might put a few through it and have another look.
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/dfee82/IMG_0153_zpsdff0e2ef.jpg)
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Post by: hunterbob on February 24, 2013, 01:32:16 pm: nice bend on that one Danny f
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Post by: RyanY on February 24, 2013, 03:14:27 pm: Got the bow all finished up. Just need to make a new string for it and ship it off! I'll leave the detail pics to my recipient.
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k455/ryoon4690/IMG_1890.jpg)
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k455/ryoon4690/IMG_1893.jpg)
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Post by: danny f on February 24, 2013, 03:17:42 pm: that looks th business ryan, what did you use to get those colours and how did you fade them out? would love to do that to one of my bows.
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Post by: doulosparachristos on February 24, 2013, 08:27:00 pm: Ok here is the final product all shiny. the final tiller was 58@28, 64" t2t. Zero hand-shock, quiet and pretty smooth, I really enjoyed this White Oak/Molly combo and plan on making myself one of these immediately. The inch and a half of set after a good amount shooting disappears when unbraced for half an hour. However I think I'll take your advice Ryoon and narrow the tips on the next one, I couldn't quiet bring myself to narrow these any more (I know! I'm a weener!). I hope whats-his-face up north likes it as much as I did. I'll sign it and send it out by Friday;)

Roy
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 24, 2013, 09:22:48 pm: Danny midway on that right side needs to move more I think.

Doc that finish turned out SWEET!

Good looking bow Roy.

You guys are putting the pressure on the other 70 folks!
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Post by: Arrowind on February 24, 2013, 09:38:20 pm: Looking good guys. Would love to have any of these bows! Did some heat treating on mine yesterday.
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Post by: coaster500 on February 24, 2013, 11:39:13 pm: Sweet shooters Ryan, Roy!!!

Just about done with my TG bow so I'll be able to concentrate on my PA candidate..... You speed balls are really stepping up the pressure !!!
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Post by: KShip85 on February 25, 2013, 12:38:17 am: Well this was plan A and is still a work in progress. It's a tri lam hackberry walnut ERC with spliced in sycamore levers Molly. ~58" currently pulling around 47 lbs at 25", hoping to get to 26" and 50lbs, not sure I'll make it. I glued it up with some perry reflex and it sits with just a touch of follow after unbracing. My issues with it are the likely of coming in just under weight and the thinness of the belly lamination. I left the walnut core too wide and have a very thin ERC belly. Might retry this design or go on to plan B.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v652/kshipley85/null_zps58fc1f38.jpg)

Bottom limb also looks hingey in this picture, but it didnt on the tree. Not sure what's up...

Kip
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Post by: GregB on February 25, 2013, 09:10:27 am: Working on three different bows for the trade to choose from. Got the hhb tillered Friday and afterwards put it back on the form for a little heat treating and reflex...going to give it a week or so before I restring it and tweak the tiller if needed. Came out 47#@27", should be in the low 50's after the heat treating...my guy wanted 45-55 range.

Also worked on a couple of osage bows, came out of the same log as what Pappy is working on. I got two bows from my piece. Got them laid out, and cut out after we finished with the boy scouts Saturday afternoon. Sunday got them both close to floor tiller, and ready for the form. Both of them looking good, shouldn't be any issues...pretty clean wood. Pics on "Life is Good" thread. My guy has a lot of osage looks like, so I'm leaning on going with the hhb right now. I really like hhb, I think it is the best white wood I've worked with. This will be my 6th or 7th bow out of hhb I think.
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Post by: blackhawk on February 25, 2013, 09:57:10 am: Sounds sweet to me Greg..id take a hhb bow from ya in a heartbeat...love the stuff too...and how did you guys still have energy to work on your own bows after teaching them teeny boppers?
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Post by: Pappy on February 25, 2013, 10:10:23 am: It was a busy couple of days for sure Chris,but most of the guys still had a little left to work on some of their own stuff. I am leaning toward a Persimmon,it came off my farm and I don't think the guy I got has that where he lives, also over lays from a deer I killed and brain tanned leather also from a deer I killed and brain tanned. :) Little more personal I am thinking.We will see how it turns out before I decide. It is looking good so far out to brace. :) Hope to get it tillered this week. :)
Pappy
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Post by: coaster500 on February 25, 2013, 12:02:20 pm: "It's a tri lam hackberry walnut ERC with spliced in sycamore levers Molly" and peter piper picked a peck of pickled peppers............ :laugh:

Cool bow Kip!!!

I like it Pappy..... giving someone something they might not be able to get their hands on and from the home front to boot :)
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Post by: Keenan on February 25, 2013, 12:04:47 pm: WOW!!! I'm on the road for a couple weeks and come back to 43 pages of master pieces being built! Looks like everyone is off to a great start!
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Post by: wildkatt on February 25, 2013, 12:13:18 pm: ;D OK i guess ill post a couple of pics of first choice for trade bow. >:D

Katt
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Post by: The Gopher on February 25, 2013, 02:28:28 pm: just checking in, i'm still letting my osage pyramid bow dry out a bit, monitoring the mass as the days go by. In the meantime i'm working on a little hickory recurve, and an osage character bow.
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 25, 2013, 02:57:56 pm: Looks like a katt bow to me!
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Post by: burn em up chuck on February 25, 2013, 03:00:31 pm: so far i have two mollies in the works, one hackberry, and one hickory. I'm thinking of starting one
of a very thin ringed osage. which makes me wonder if one of you osage guys would recommend
dimensions of limb width for mollie made of osage. just want to see what you guys say

chuck
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Post by: JonW on February 25, 2013, 03:32:15 pm: Chuck this is strictly my opinion. Ilike Osage molly limbs wide and thin. Depends on what length and draw weight your shooting for.
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Post by: SLIMBOB on February 25, 2013, 04:05:38 pm: Chuck. I've only built one Molly, so I am far from an expert. But as an opinion I would offer this. Like JonW said, a lot depends on length of the bow, length of working limbs, draw length and draw weight. Mine was Osage, 64" oal. 13.75" working limb (each). I was 1 15/16" wide at the handle fade and 1 11/16 wide at the lever fade, 50ish at 27 inches. This was a rather non-dense Osage stave for what it's worth. It took under 2 inches of set at those dimensions. Hope that helps ya. Good luck.
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Post by: blackhawk on February 25, 2013, 04:15:42 pm: I'm no expert on Molly's chuck but slimbobs general dimensions sound good to me... ;)

Would everyone stop making these dang Molly's...its really making me want to make another one...but I don't want to build another one and I don't need another one...oh wait...yes I do >:D
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Post by: burn em up chuck on February 25, 2013, 05:45:53 pm: ok thank you guys, i apologize for being so vague. the question was meant to be about wood types
white woods vs osage. all things being equal osage limb width can be narrower than other(second >:D )
woods.
yes blackhawk you do need another O:)
thank you slim bob, I will keep those dimensions in mind
thank you JonW

chuck
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Post by: turtle on February 25, 2013, 08:33:35 pm: ;D ;D ;D ;D............ Got home from work at 6:30 and there was a long package sitting on the porch. A super sweet sinew backed Osage bow from hunterbob. Afraid i wont be home in the day light until Thursday but i will get some pics up then. Of course the pics will have to wait until after i put several dozen arrows thru her, and then several dozen more, and then some more arrows. Hope i dont run out of daylight before i get the pics.

Thank you very much Bob. It is a super great bow and is already considered one of my most prized possessions.
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Post by: hedgeapple on February 25, 2013, 08:44:08 pm: GregB, I'd sure be happy with one of your hhb bows. I've never made or shot a hhb bow. Well, I've roughed out a stave from a hhb Blackhawk gave me at Classic. I'm hoping it will be my "Classic bow" this year.
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 25, 2013, 09:18:14 pm: Good news Steve-O! Lucky dog!

Be sure to start a new thread when you get pics. Its nice to show them all off one thread at a time.
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Post by: hunterbob on February 25, 2013, 09:52:14 pm: Good deal Turtle . I hope you like her.
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Post by: turtle on February 25, 2013, 09:59:52 pm: Quote from: hunterbob on February 25, 2013, 09:52:14 pm
Good deal Turtle . I hope you like her.

Havnt got her out on the first date yet and im already in love.
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Post by: blackhawk on February 25, 2013, 10:07:27 pm: Congrats Steve.....it got to pass thru my personal inspection before bob sent it to ya ;).....way to go bob on getting yours out...now ya just gotta sit n wait for yours...oh the torture ;D
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Post by: JW_Halverson on February 25, 2013, 10:46:49 pm: Quote from: turtle on February 25, 2013, 08:33:35 pm
;D ;D ;D ;D............ Got home from work at 6:30 and there was a long package sitting on the porch. A super sweet sinew backed Osage bow from hunterbob. Afraid i wont be home in the day light until Thursday but i will get some pics up then. Of course the pics will have to wait until after i put several dozen arrows thru her, and then several dozen more, and then some more arrows. Hope i dont run out of daylight before i get the pics.

Thank you very much Bob. It is a super great bow and is already considered one of my most prized possessions.

Brings to mind the story of the Hare and the Tortoise. Looks like Turtle was the first across the receiver's finish line!!!
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Post by: Josh B on February 26, 2013, 12:27:41 am: Congratulations Steve! Where's the pics already!? >:D some super sweet stuff being built and gettin em done fast! I finally decided on a style of bow for my victim.....err recipient, but can't decide on the wood. I got some nice hhb and some gnarly ole staves from really old hedgeposts. Decisions, decisions! It might come down to a coin toss yet! Josh
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Post by: Pappy on February 26, 2013, 09:09:42 am: Got the tips thinned and out to 35 @ 18 yesterday on my Persimmon bow ,still holding 2 inches of reflex right now,if that holds up it should be a good shooter for someone. ;) ;D ;D 64 n-n . :)
Pappy
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 26, 2013, 06:00:38 pm: Ill take it Pappy. Always wanted a persimmon bow!

Here is my last last pic. Hopefully ***** ********* takes pics and shares them with us. I tried clearing the pic up so you guys could see where its headed. Sorry, it didnt work... >:D
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Post by: bubby on February 26, 2013, 06:41:06 pm: don't worry pearlie, i'll take lots of pics ::) :laugh:
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Post by: blackhawk on February 26, 2013, 08:58:18 pm: hope that DOESNT show up at my door....ill put return to sender on that one....I already got me a pearly bow and I don't need another one :P >:D :laugh:
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 26, 2013, 09:00:46 pm: Rest assured, it isnt going to your house. However.............odds are high you will get another from me.
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Post by: blackhawk on February 26, 2013, 09:08:42 pm: oops I think I misspoke ...I hope that shows up at my house...I already got one pearly bow and I want another ;D 8)

likewise my friend ;)

I went out and grabbed a half log and split it and I think I finally found the stave I was seriously looking for...I already chased n blanked two osage and a hackberry,but they just weren't what I was looking for....ill chase it sometime in the near future and hope she looks good after all the excess wood is removed....
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Post by: bushboy on February 26, 2013, 09:16:01 pm: PD,you didn't say where you would be willing to ship to,so I hope that means canada !lol! On a side note had to come back up north for work,so won't be able to touch my wood for 30 days,yes bow withdrawal!so my trade bow person is gonna have to wait.funny they don't like weapons on a work site?
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Post by: randman on February 26, 2013, 10:18:50 pm: Oh the humanity Bushboy! Don't know what I'd do if I couldn't touch my wood for 30 days. >:D >:D
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Post by: Pappy on February 27, 2013, 07:02:04 am: To wet out to tiller on the Persimmon yesterday so I picked out some nice white tail horn and got the tip overlays ready to glue on.Plan on that today and work on the handle,I know I am taking a lot for granted,but it is looking really good at 19 inches so while the weather is wet I plane on doing some things that I usually wait till it is shooting to do. Hope that don't jinx me. ;) :) :) You never know Pearl but out of 75 chances that's not very likely. :) You make it to the Classic I might hook you up with some wood anyway. :) :) For some reason almost all Persimmon
looks straight as an arrow on the stump but when you split it,it will spiral really bad and the bark is straight up the tree, so it's hard to come up with straight staves. :)
Pappy
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Post by: GregB on February 27, 2013, 09:07:08 am: "...and miles to go before I sleep!" ;) Kind of on hold for a few days until the weekend and plan to work on bows then. I'll string the hhb up for the first time since I heat treated it last weekend, and do whatever adjustments it might need on the tillering tree. Then shaping the handle and start shooting it...I think it will perform good, at least I hope so. In between and mixed in with all that I'll put both osage bows on forms and work on straightening any propellor and adding some reflex, then start stage two of tillering on the tillering board to brace, then to the tree. I'm hoping to be shooting all three within the next couple of weeks, and decide for sure which bow to send south...or was it north, or was it southwest, or northeast...I don't know, I'll figure it out hopefully by the time the bow is finished! :)
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Post by: Cardboard_Duck on February 27, 2013, 01:16:47 pm: Just dropped mine in the mail today, should be somewhere by Friday.
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Post by: autologus on February 27, 2013, 02:37:41 pm: Quote from: Cardboard_Duck on February 27, 2013, 01:16:47 pm
Just dropped mine in the mail today, should be somewhere by Friday.

Hey, I live somewhere! Sweet I have a new bow coming! >:D

Grady
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Post by: steelslinger on February 27, 2013, 03:16:09 pm: Flipped the tips and heat tempered a vine maple stave yesterday, should be shooting this weekend.
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Post by: Buckeye Guy on February 27, 2013, 03:25:12 pm: I got the 90 degree twist out and some reflex in on the Hickory stick,still not sure that is the one , but at least maybe I will have it for back up !
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Post by: Bryce on February 27, 2013, 03:34:44 pm: Quote from: steelslinger on February 27, 2013, 03:16:09 pm
Flipped the tips and heat tempered a vine maple stave yesterday, should be shooting this weekend.

remember, take it easy bud ;) ;D 8) :laugh:
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Post by: steelslinger on February 27, 2013, 06:27:51 pm: Quote from: Bryce (Pinecone) on February 27, 2013, 03:34:44 pm
Quote from: steelslinger on February 27, 2013, 03:16:09 pm
Flipped the tips and heat tempered a vine maple stave yesterday, should be shooting this weekend.

remember, take it easy bud ;) ;D 8) :laugh:

I have it in the shower room till tomorrow. I learned a bunch from the last one ::)
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Post by: doulosparachristos on February 27, 2013, 06:52:41 pm: dude, that is genius!
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Post by: WoodBenderDW on February 27, 2013, 09:04:11 pm: Finishing up a couple of projects (one of them being the red oak board bow trade) and have been researching my recipient to try to decide what design to make for my recipient.
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Post by: MWirwicki on February 27, 2013, 10:05:04 pm: Well, I think that I've stumbled upon my Trade Bow candidate. While peeling osage for bow blanks, I happened upon this one. Under the bark a fireball of beauty emerged. There were plenty of knots but not in "friendly" places so I cut the stave in half. The pics don't show well how deep red, this stave is. I chose the left side of the stave on one half and the right side of the other half then flipped one of them 180 degrees. Now I can splice them back together. Yep, a bit of trouble but I didn't want to throw such a colorful osage piece into the wood burner. We'll see how it progresses....
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Post by: okie64 on February 27, 2013, 10:29:42 pm: That is some pretty stuff Matt! Is there anything not to love about osage? ;)
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Post by: Knapper on February 27, 2013, 11:26:22 pm: That is going to be beaut Mat.
Knapper
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Post by: Will H on February 27, 2013, 11:29:12 pm: Dang Matt that looks amazing!
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Post by: Dvshunter on February 27, 2013, 11:42:42 pm: I found some small issues on my elm so I finished an postage blow that I might make my trade bow. It fits my persons likes more sop than the Osage, but its still early. I will post some pics if it makes the cut. It's the same profile just shorter. And its 52@28 which falls into my persons specs. I still want to finish the elm and see where she comes in at.

Sweet looking Osage. I love coloring in wood grain.
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Post by: JLoranger on February 28, 2013, 12:07:47 am: Hit my targate draw and weight this evening. Got some finishing work to do, but soon she will be off across the border to ***********!
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Post by: juniper junkie on February 28, 2013, 12:29:10 am: finished the heat treating of the belly, evened out the reflex some. this is how she looks after the heat
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Post by: soy on February 28, 2013, 04:29:18 am: that will work!!!
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Post by: MWirwicki on February 28, 2013, 08:51:14 am: Looks great JJ. Ought to be a performer!
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Post by: Pappy on February 28, 2013, 09:33:47 am: That baby is looking good juniper,should be a shooter,Matt the billets are looking good also. :) Got the grip worked a bit and tips glued up yesterday on the Persimmon.Hope to finish the tillering this weekend.So far so good but I learned a long time ago not to fall in love with a piece of wood. I am trying hard not to. ;) ;D
Kind of hoping I miss weight,then I can just keep it. >:D >:D ;) Will got a nice ,kind of snaky Osage laid out and floor tillered yesterday and ready for the form, it should turn out a beauty. :) Very clean wood for sure. :)
Pappy
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 28, 2013, 09:55:05 am: Got mine shipped and on its way yesterday.

Matt those billets are sweet just the way they is.

JJ that is some seriously sexy reflex, boy I love reflex in a bow!
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Post by: uncleduck on February 28, 2013, 10:03:29 am: I got my BL stave down to floor tiller and heated in about 2" of reflex and removed a little prop twist. It is a little narrower than I would have liked (~1 7/16 at the fade), but as wide as the stave would let me go. This is my first BL stave, so we will see how it goes.
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Post by: danny f on February 28, 2013, 03:23:26 pm: theres some great bows being built on this thread :), i have done abit more on mine. i have put a thin tip overlay on, and will be putting another on asap. i have narrowed the tips down. and have removed a little wood from the right mid limb, i have also started to shape the handle and put the arrow shelf in. i put about 60 arrows through today and it is fast and accurate. definately my best shooter yet. my main worry is it has 1.5" of set on each limb and about 2" after shooting. is this acceptable?. heres how the tiller is looking i am now drawing it from the arrow shelf which is an inch above centre.
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/dfee82/IMG_0172_zps806701a8.jpg)
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/dfee82/IMG_0170_zpsaab12826.jpg)
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Post by: Buckeye Guy on February 28, 2013, 03:55:49 pm: If your done your done !
Can you see that it bends to much near the handle fade on the left and neither side is bending enough near the lever fades ?
Hope you are having fun !
Guy
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 28, 2013, 04:24:08 pm: I agree with the wrothless old nut. Mollys need all the bend they can get from the working portion. Your left side is dang close.
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Post by: danny f on February 28, 2013, 04:38:43 pm: no not done. i have a couple of inches to go yet so i will take your advice and get it bending more. i thought it was bending ok. but im no expert and its the first molly i have done. i thought i would put some arrows through to see how it performed as i dont draw as long as my recipient. but yeh im havin fun. :)
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Post by: danny f on February 28, 2013, 04:41:49 pm: i forgot to say pearl drums. i thought the right limb had the best bend. what is it about the left that looks closer to you. it looks slightly stiffer to me? thanks for any advice.
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 28, 2013, 04:46:22 pm: I believe your right limb is slightly stiff right at the fades while the left limb bends right off the fades. Turn your head sideways to your right and look at it as if it was upright. Or, try rotating your pic. For me its easier to see the bend if the bow is upright rather than laying down.
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Post by: danny f on February 28, 2013, 04:56:41 pm: i have rotated the pic so its the right way up as it would be shot.
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/dfee82/IMG_0170_zpsa55db447.jpg)
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Post by: doulosparachristos on February 28, 2013, 05:46:44 pm: ohh no! im all set to send off my trade bow, but today i went out to the shop and pulled out a junky looking stave to start working down; it turns out to be beautiful. so my dilemma is: do i send my trade bow out, or wait to see if this new stave produces a prettier bow? im happy with what i have made, however, i want my recipient to have me best. advice?

Roy H.
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Post by: JLoranger on February 28, 2013, 05:47:54 pm: Quote from: danny f on February 28, 2013, 04:56:41 pm
i have rotated the pic so its the right way up as it would be shot.
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/dfee82/IMG_0170_zpsa55db447.jpg)
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e382/Novastar2486/zd91eyn6_zps5078c58b.jpg)
Hope this might help!
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 28, 2013, 05:55:05 pm: There are no hinges anywhere on that bow, not even close. I think its easier to see upright Danny? I still see stiffnes mid way'ish to the lever fades. That fade looks better upright.
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Post by: JLoranger on February 28, 2013, 05:57:15 pm: Haha, Pearly you are correct My use of the H word might be a bit too strong, I should have said "area to be left alone for a bit"
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Post by: danny f on February 28, 2013, 06:12:42 pm: thanks for the help i need to learn how to draw those lines on the pics they are a real help to see the bend. i will get the outer limbs bending more and see how it looks. cheers danny.
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Post by: bubby on February 28, 2013, 07:12:37 pm: personally I think instead of trying to match that elliptical, with a molly you are better off using a full compass on each limb, with two separate circles if your gonna tiller with computer assist, as the working limbs are so short. looks lots better upright and I'd just get it working a little more outer third, Bub
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Post by: JLoranger on February 28, 2013, 08:22:43 pm: Bubby is correct, this is not a full ellipse it is split at at the the apex on the left and the split nodes have been placed at the fades. same idea as using two full circles.
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Post by: hunterbob on February 28, 2013, 10:16:48 pm: Roy I think who ever gets the first bow you made will be happy. And you can make the pretty one for yourself.
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Post by: juniper junkie on March 01, 2013, 11:02:13 am: thats looking dang close. I bet it will be a performer. got the rawhide done on mine yesterday, should get her shooting next week.
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Post by: Carson (CMB) on March 01, 2013, 04:56:39 pm: Some of you guys are making me feel way behind on the trade bow/s. When is the deadline to ship again?
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Post by: Weylin on March 01, 2013, 05:23:57 pm: April 1st is the deadline. Better get crackin'!
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Post by: bubby on March 01, 2013, 05:24:20 pm: I believe the ship deadline is Aug. 15
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Post by: lesken2011 on March 01, 2013, 05:38:08 pm: You almost gave me a heart attack, Weylin!! ;) Thanks for clearing that up, Bub.
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Post by: RBLusthaus on March 01, 2013, 05:59:00 pm: Quote from: lesken2011 on March 01, 2013, 05:38:08 pm
You almost gave me a heart attack, Weylin!! ;) Thanks for clearing that up, Bub.

me too.
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Post by: Weylin on March 01, 2013, 06:25:56 pm: haha! Sorry, I couldn't resist. O:) Happy early April Fool's. ;)
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Post by: Dvshunter on March 01, 2013, 06:36:17 pm: I have been shooting my trade bow optipon 2 and I think I'm going to ship soon. It came in at 52@28 Anne shoots well for me. I think my victim would prefer the Osage anyway. I snapped a few pics but I want to take a few more before I ship. I may just wait and see if they are gpoing to the classic and hand delkiver it if I can go.
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 01, 2013, 06:52:36 pm: Dont sweat it buddy I will be at the Classic. Although, I prefer you go ahead and ship it to me now.
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Post by: Dvshunter on March 01, 2013, 06:57:28 pm: You. Just have to wait fella, but not too much longer. >:D

I've got a nice poplar stave with your name on it. Or is it for Ryan? Lol
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Post by: Cardboard_Duck on March 01, 2013, 07:35:12 pm: USPS shows my victims bow as being delivered :) go run out to the mailbox quick!!!
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Post by: TNArcher1969 on March 01, 2013, 07:45:34 pm: Well my busy Month and a half at work has came to a lull for now. Now it is time to get crack'n on the Trade bow and finish up some other projects that need to be completed. Will post some pics soon.
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Post by: okie64 on March 01, 2013, 08:49:15 pm: Havin to wait on plan A to dry out a little bit so I got to crackin on plan B and got it close to finished up. Still need to put a few more arras through it. Its pretty much just a no nonsense 58" bendy handle huntin bow with a few knots and a little character to it. Very dense piece of osage.
(http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee503/Jamey_Burkhart/20B1A4BA-A821-47FD-9A0B-D3DA99E5804A-2114-00000466D3FB96A0.jpg)
(http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee503/Jamey_Burkhart/1906DB3A-FA43-497E-92C1-A9E48F1A7B35-2114-00000466D93952E3.jpg)
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Post by: hunterbob on March 01, 2013, 09:30:41 pm: nice plan B
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 01, 2013, 10:43:14 pm: Nice work okie
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Post by: turtle on March 02, 2013, 12:03:12 am: Been having trouble making time for working on bows, but i got my plan A floor tillered and is sitting on my new caul cooling off right now. Other than digging out some punk from acouple of knots and filling with saw dust and super glue i will probably let it sit till thursday when i start my long break off from work. Should be able to get it shooting then. Might start on a plan B tomorrow.
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Post by: Arrowind on March 02, 2013, 12:16:47 am: Okie, Looks cool!

starting my plan B tomorrow. Plan A is out. developed some frets :-[
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Post by: Dvshunter on March 02, 2013, 12:59:20 am: I wonder why we all have plan a b and c? If we were smart, we would just choose Osage and the there wouldn't be need for other plans. Seriously though, all these bows look awesome and I would love too have em. I really enjoy these swaps. Thanks guys.
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Post by: Elktracker on March 02, 2013, 01:16:06 am: Great work everyone !!! I will hopefully have some pictures soon! Lots of nice bows guys!

Josh
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Post by: okie64 on March 02, 2013, 01:22:19 am: Arrowind , what kinda wood was it? Just curious

Dvs, I think we all have plans b and c because thats what we love to do, making bows that is. My plan A is osage too. :) :)
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Post by: soy on March 02, 2013, 05:57:11 am: roy if you want to see if b is better wait, but i think that a is outstanding and of a wood that is not common a winner in every aspect...i would ship!!! ;)
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 02, 2013, 08:36:58 am: Quote from: Dvshunter on March 02, 2013, 12:59:20 am
I wonder why we all have plan a b and c? If we were smart, we would just choose Osage and the there wouldn't be need for other plans. Seriously though, all these bows look awesome and I would love too have em. I really enjoy these swaps. Thanks guys.

Duhhhh Dave. Everybody knows there are many other woods just as good as overrated osage, thats why. I happen to use it often just because.....

The swap seems to have some steam behind it this year. Lots of bows being worked on and several shipped already. Good work everybody!
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Post by: Arrowind on March 02, 2013, 09:48:00 am: Quote from: okie64 on March 02, 2013, 01:22:19 am
Arrowind , what kinda wood was it? Just curious

Dvs, I think we all have plans b and c because thats what we love to do, making bows that is. My plan A is osage too. :) :)

Hickory. I'm surprized to see the frets....but I don't think I tillered it right... the lower limb is shorter than the upper limb and I think I just didn't get the upper limb bending enough (both limbs bending evenly) before pulling on it too far. Honestly I didn't even notice the frets until I was sanding "tool marks" then realized "CRAP these are not tool marks".

I have a plan b just in case I screwed up plan a which I really thought was going well until now.
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 02, 2013, 10:06:49 am: Did you temper that belly? Tempered mhickory will rarely, if ever, fret on you. Try tempering it into reflex. It will add 15# and allow you to scrape below the frets you have now.....................hopefully!
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Post by: Dvshunter on March 02, 2013, 10:38:38 am: It's still snowing here, but the wife is home, just still sleeping, so I can get Somme more pics later today, but here are a few of my plan B that I think I'm sending.

(http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss13/dvshunter/IMAG1763-1.jpg)

(http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss13/dvshunter/IMAG1764-1.jpg)

(http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss13/dvshunter/IMAG1765-1-1.jpg)

(http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss13/dvshunter/IMAG1766-1.jpg)

(http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss13/dvshunter/IMAG1767-1.jpg)
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 02, 2013, 10:42:16 am: YOWSERS!
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Post by: country on March 02, 2013, 10:44:57 am: YEA....... What Pearl said!!!!!!!!!!! :o
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 02, 2013, 11:11:12 am: Dave you just dumped about 2 tons of pressure on me..........thanks a bunch.....
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Post by: okie64 on March 02, 2013, 11:46:51 am: Plan B looks good to me Dave! Thats a beauty.
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Post by: hedgeapple on March 02, 2013, 11:48:19 am: Beautiful bow Dvs. Anyone would happy getting that one.

It like the third time in the last few days I've seen the build up tips. It's seem it would have a similar leverage effect as a slightly flipped tip. I'm liking it.
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Post by: Arrowind on March 02, 2013, 11:50:27 am: WO! DVS that is sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!
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Post by: KShip85 on March 02, 2013, 11:57:10 am: If that's plan B then I think you could cycle through the alphabet a few times and still end up with a bow anyone would want. Wow, nice looking skinned stick ya got there.

Kip
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Post by: Arrowind on March 02, 2013, 11:59:16 am: Quote from: PEARL DRUMS on March 02, 2013, 10:06:49 am
Did you temper that belly? Tempered mhickory will rarely, if ever, fret on you. Try tempering it into reflex. It will add 15# and allow you to scrape below the frets you have now.....................hopefully!

yeah I did. Not sure if I did it right though. Maybe I just scorched the surface ??? Could try again. I did put some reflex into it too. got about 4 or 5 more lbs then started sanding and thought I was sanding "tool marks" then dropped the dang thing by 7 lbs. ...I got a little carried away with a little too much elbow grease. some of those frets are pretty deep :o. Got nothing to lose now I guess. that was one of my very best board staves too... :( I'm definately NOT sending a bow out unless its the very best I can do.
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Post by: stringstretcher on March 02, 2013, 11:59:59 am: That is just down right awesome. I will keep an eye out on my front porch.....lol
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Post by: lesken2011 on March 02, 2013, 12:14:50 pm: What a fine job. It sure is a let down for us lefties, though. :'(
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Post by: Dvshunter on March 02, 2013, 02:08:45 pm: Thanks guys. I snapped a few more pics and I will ship next week. I will say its going west of the mighty Mississippi.

(http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss13/dvshunter/IMAG1776-1.jpg)

(http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss13/dvshunter/IMAG1775-1.jpg)

(http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss13/dvshunter/IMAG1770-1-1.jpg)

(http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss13/dvshunter/IMAG1773-1-1.jpg)

(http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss13/dvshunter/IMAG1769-1-1.jpg)

(http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss13/dvshunter/IMAG1777-1.jpg)

(http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss13/dvshunter/IMAG1779-1-1.jpg)
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Post by: koan on March 02, 2013, 02:18:12 pm: Thats a sweet bow!
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Post by: sadiejane on March 02, 2013, 02:21:05 pm: wow, that is an incredible thing of beauty!
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Post by: hedgeapple on March 02, 2013, 02:21:54 pm: West of the Mississippi? darn. Oh, wait I could move. haha
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Post by: SLIMBOB on March 02, 2013, 02:23:25 pm: Agreed, very sweet bow Dvshunter.
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Post by: JW_Halverson on March 02, 2013, 02:32:59 pm: Quote from: Dvshunter on March 02, 2013, 02:08:45 pm
Thanks guys. I snapped a few more pics and I will ship next week. I will say its going west of the mighty Mississippi.

My heart just lept into my throat! Dare I even dream?
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Post by: randman on March 02, 2013, 04:03:36 pm: What a Beauty DVS! Oh wait........I live west of the Mississippi.........
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Post by: danny f on March 02, 2013, 04:24:29 pm: wow thats a reall nice bow someones gona be pleased to recieve that one. :)
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Post by: SLIMBOB on March 02, 2013, 09:01:26 pm: Got a few hours in today on plan "a" bow. Heat straightened, flipped the tips and added a little set back in the handle. Gonna be a working handle 5 curve. 2 growth rings thru most of the bow with one very thin early wood ring. I'm lovin' this bow no doubt. Dense as hell! Plan "b" bow sure does have me smilin' though. :)
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Post by: Arrowind on March 02, 2013, 09:04:46 pm: Look'n goooooooooooooood
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Post by: okie64 on March 02, 2013, 10:15:44 pm: Thats a good lookin stick slimbob, I like those 5 curves.
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Post by: hunterbob on March 02, 2013, 11:19:50 pm: I'm a fixxen to high jack every mailman west of the old mississippi when that there fine stick hits the mail. >:D
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Post by: SLIMBOB on March 02, 2013, 11:30:43 pm: Thanks guys. I love makin' bows, and when I can start with a stick like this......Lordy!
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Post by: hunterbob on March 02, 2013, 11:49:48 pm: I like the looks of that there stick SLIMBOB
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Post by: coaster500 on March 03, 2013, 12:04:15 am: West ?????????????????????????????????????????????? ;D

Killer bow DV and what kind of camera do you have? Your pictures are great!!!
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Post by: KellyG on March 03, 2013, 01:02:42 am: Well I this shorty tips moving the string is about 1/2" shorter then the ntn the bow is about 50" ttt. I don't know if will be for this trade or the my swap bow for tradgang or heck if it stays together and makes a good bow. I guess time will tell.
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Post by: KellyG on March 03, 2013, 01:05:05 am: oops for got the pics

(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e383/gillk/th_IMG_4290_zps064cd75c.jpg) (http://s43.beta.photobucket.com/user/gillk/media/IMG_4290_zps064cd75c.jpg.html)

(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e383/gillk/th_IMG_4289_zpsb802ba58.jpg) (http://s43.beta.photobucket.com/user/gillk/media/IMG_4289_zpsb802ba58.jpg.html)
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Post by: coaster500 on March 03, 2013, 12:47:52 pm: Lookin good Kelly but I had to go get my glasses to make sure :)
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Post by: KellyG on March 03, 2013, 09:35:12 pm: I know Coaster but photo buck has made some kind of change and it no longer resizes under the IMG Code I am trying to remember how to do it. But I don't like what they have done there.
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Post by: GregB on March 04, 2013, 09:02:17 am: Some great looking bows being worked on. DVS, trully beautiful...love the snake skins! Are they a type of water snake, I have on skin similar to it.

Got the hhb tweaked on the tiller after it came off the form. Right now it is 52#@27", and looking good. Still haven't shot it, but will start this week. Plan on putting overlays on the tips, but going to shoot it in first. Also got both the osage bows straightened and reflex added, will start tillering them soon.
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 04, 2013, 09:41:00 am: Figures my first ever "lost" shipment would be my swap bow. It was out for delivery Friday as planned, now its in another state heading back to the state it was to be delivered in. Cross your fingers!
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Post by: Dvshunter on March 04, 2013, 09:55:17 am: Thanks Greg. It was a water snake. I got it from a kid that used to live here in my neighborhood. He moved and I had the skin for a few years and never got a match. I decided to split it and use it. I'm glad I did. :D

Kipwinger, all my pics come from my HTC EVO cell phone. Once I figured out it actually takes good pics if you focus, clean the lens, hold still and adjust the settings, I was able to get some decent pics. That's a pet peev of mine. It's pretty easy to take decent pics. I read in the bom thread a phrase that goes something alpong the loo.es of, "You spend so much time working on all the details and such why not take some decent pics of the bow?"
A lot old times it is as simple as a better background. A bow pic taken I'm my backyard might have some houses or old toys in it so I just crop them out. They distract from the bow. Also, I get as close as I can to show detail and fill the frame. Most camera have a quick setting for close detail shots.
8)
I hope I didn't sound preachy. I just am hopelessly addicted to bow porn and its better with better pics. Sorry for the rant.
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Post by: Dvshunter on March 04, 2013, 09:55:54 am: That sucks man. Hoppe it finds it way here.
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Post by: Maxspin on March 04, 2013, 11:59:44 am: WOW.
Didn’t log on over the weekend. Your plan B bows make me want to stand in the corner of shame. Nice looking bows in work.

Keith
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Post by: Maxspin on March 04, 2013, 12:11:54 pm: Plan A is a Bamboo Backed Lemonwood. I have the profile cut on this one. Now I need to get it bending enough for the glue up.

Plan B is a Vine Maple bow. I got the Deflex evened up this weekend and have it close to floor tillered.

Before
(http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy71/maxspin_photos/VM1/IMG_2548_zps6266e6d8.jpg)

After
(http://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy71/maxspin_photos/VM1/formed_zpsf037f330.jpg)
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Post by: Carson (CMB) on March 04, 2013, 12:55:41 pm: Quote from: Weylin on March 01, 2013, 05:23:57 pm
April 1st is the deadline. Better get crackin'!

You got me for a minute. :o :o:o :o :( :( ??? ??? ::) ;D
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 04, 2013, 01:07:07 pm: Carson you could build 15 bows between now and then. Whatta you sweating for?
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Post by: coaster500 on March 04, 2013, 01:39:47 pm: Man I hope the post office gets its $%^ together, sorry Drums........

I'm going to have to step up my game Dave.... your pictures look really good ........ the preachy part comes from hangin with Roy to much >:D
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 04, 2013, 02:33:55 pm: They say its out for delivery today Kip. We shall see. I hate the thought of replacing it. It was the right bow for this person and what they do with their bows.
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Post by: Elktracker on March 04, 2013, 08:52:09 pm: Got my bow!!!! Gonna get some pics up now! I am in love!!! ;D

Josh
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Post by: Elktracker on March 04, 2013, 09:03:37 pm: Well I got a message from the wife today while I was working saying I got a long package in the mail and it said from Pearl Drums!!! I was so excited to get out of the mountians and open it!! Of course the rest of the day drug on slower than normal. When I got home this is what I got!!!!!!! I will say the pictures dont do it justice and they dont show my true excitement as I have always wanted a PEARL bow!!

(http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af314/mandoman1540/IMG_20130304_152731.jpg)

(http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af314/mandoman1540/IMG_20130304_152815.jpg)

(http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af314/mandoman1540/IMG_20130304_152821.jpg)

(http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af314/mandoman1540/IMG_20130304_152829.jpg)

THIS THING WAS VERY WELL PACKED!!!!!!!! It was torture trying to get it out of the wrap lol :laugh:
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Post by: _Jon_ on March 04, 2013, 09:03:52 pm: Working the trade bow this past weekend. Thanks Pappy for taking the pictures.

Hickory longbow. Working it out at 66" Should make a good one if I treat it well. If not I'll just start on another. :)
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Post by: Elktracker on March 04, 2013, 09:13:04 pm: This was me still in shock at what I was seeing ;D

(http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af314/mandoman1540/IMG_20130304_153003.jpg)

And after the shock wore off, the excitement >:D

(http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af314/mandoman1540/IMG_20130304_153014.jpg)

Sorry I didnt get a very good front profile shot, I will try to get another one up ASAP

(http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af314/mandoman1540/IMG_20130304_153010.jpg)

Side profile

(http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af314/mandoman1540/IMG_20130304_153031.jpg)

(http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af314/mandoman1540/IMG_20130304_153033.jpg)
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Post by: beetlebailey1977 on March 04, 2013, 09:15:49 pm: Some fine bows so far......time for me to get started on mine........have a few in mind.
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Post by: Elktracker on March 04, 2013, 09:20:07 pm: Braced Bow

(http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af314/mandoman1540/IMG_20130304_153140.jpg)

(http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af314/mandoman1540/IMG_20130304_153137.jpg)

FULL DRAW

(http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af314/mandoman1540/IMG_20130304_153212.jpg)

(http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af314/mandoman1540/IMG_20130304_153209.jpg)

(http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af314/mandoman1540/IMG_20130304_153236.jpg)

Tips

(http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af314/mandoman1540/IMG_20130304_153100.jpg)

Grip and character

(http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af314/mandoman1540/IMG_20130304_153317.jpg)

(http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af314/mandoman1540/IMG_20130304_153302.jpg)

(http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af314/mandoman1540/IMG_20130304_153254.jpg)

(http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af314/mandoman1540/IMG_20130304_153251.jpg)
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 04, 2013, 09:25:43 pm: EXCELLENT! I was sweatin' it man. The USPS lost track of it and I was pissed. Im so relieved it landed. My entire thought during the build was wrapped around you killing elk in the mountains. Thats why its 57" long and simple. Glad you like it.
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Post by: lesken2011 on March 04, 2013, 09:29:50 pm: Congrats ElkTracker! She looks sweet! Good job Pearl!!
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Post by: Elktracker on March 04, 2013, 09:31:48 pm: PEARL Thanks sooo much for this I feel very lucky to have recieved it and I cant wait to take a monster Roosevelt Bull with it this Year!!!

It shoots EXCELLENT!! SILENT< DEAD IN THE HAND and puts them arrows right where you look!!! I cant wait to get this thing out stump shooting with me in the next couple days! I feel very blessed and cant wait to show this beauty off to some of my pals and co workers!

The string and knock points are great too!! Excellent work as always!! Now I need to figure out how to put it down and stop carressing it down!! It sure makes it hard to type!!

Luckily my wife is in love with her as much as I am, she keeps taking it from me and I can tell she is getting a little jelous :laugh: Thanks again PEARL!!!! and all involved in helping and organizing this years swap!

Now I need to get some progress done on mine now that im done with the home sale and moving :)

Josh
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 04, 2013, 09:34:27 pm: ALL my pleasure Josh. So you know, the tips are RM sheep horn, prarie rattlers and whitetail leather grip. The string is 8 strands of D97.

Enjoy.................and dont come cryin' to me if it breaks!!!
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Post by: Elktracker on March 04, 2013, 09:36:26 pm: Quote from: PEARL DRUMS on March 04, 2013, 09:25:43 pm
EXCELLENT! I was sweatin' it man. The USPS lost track of it and I was pissed. Im so relieved it landed. My entire thought during the build was wrapped around you killing elk in the mountains. Thats why its 57" long and simple. Glad you like it.

Yea I moved and had all my mail Forwarded to my new address I sure am glad it made it thanks again I cant tell you how thrilled I am with how it shoots and feels in the hand!!

Josh
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Post by: Elktracker on March 04, 2013, 09:39:09 pm: HAHa dont say that this thing feels rock solid but we all know some times wood does weird things but I feel good ju ju with this thing. I actually draw about 25 26" so I think she will be good ;D

Josh
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Post by: blackhawk on March 04, 2013, 09:42:36 pm: Sweeeeeet!!!! Congrats josh.....I think I like the excited pic the best with your mouth agape ...that made my day...n it looks like pearly just made more than your day...glad to see your enthusiasm and its easy to see you like it by all the pics...oh...and what's the stats on that bad boy? It seems your excitement has fried your brain ;)
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Post by: Elktracker on March 04, 2013, 09:46:59 pm: Ooops yea ;D 51# @ 27" I got a couple more pictures to throw up :laugh:
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Post by: Roy on March 04, 2013, 09:49:52 pm: Awesome bow Pearl.
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Post by: Weylin on March 04, 2013, 09:51:23 pm: Nice score, Josh! That looks like a sweet bow for sure.

I just got my staves in the mail from Dean Marlow (swell guy to do business with). I have a straight, clean 68" piece of osage that has recurve written all over it. I can't wait to get started. I just need to kick this stomach bug I've got. I puked my brains out on the 3D course yesterday with Bryce and Steve b. :-\
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Post by: Elktracker on March 04, 2013, 09:55:20 pm: SORRY my phone plain sucks when it comes to pictures!

Front profile
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signiture and specs
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Post by: Arrowind on March 04, 2013, 10:14:11 pm: NICE BOW!!!! Lucky dawg!
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Post by: lostarrow on March 04, 2013, 11:29:06 pm: I think he likes it Pearly!Haven't seen a grinn that big since Christmas. That must be a big relief after getting lost in the post. Great job on customizing it for your guy. You must have really did a lot of homework on that one.
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Post by: randman on March 05, 2013, 01:38:34 am: You lucky stiff Elky! Good job Pearly! Gotta get me some of that yeller wood........
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Post by: ionicmuffin on March 05, 2013, 03:37:00 am: Elk. you really lucked out there! thats really something pearl! what a bow! nice bows being built right and left!
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 05, 2013, 08:28:16 am: Quote from: lostarrow on March 04, 2013, 11:29:06 pm
I think he likes it Pearly!Haven't seen a grinn that big since Christmas. That must be a big relief after getting lost in the post. Great job on customizing it for your guy. You must have really did a lot of homework on that one.

I was one day from rippin' the post office a new one. I hadnt realized he moved, so it was forwarded from Or to Wa. Josh doesnt leave a trail behind, believe me the research I did didnt yield much intelligence. His location and handle is what I went off. It was fun, I was excited when Marie sent me his name.
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Post by: SLIMBOB on March 05, 2013, 08:46:11 am: Beautiful bow, sweet, very sweet. Nice work Pearl Drums.
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Post by: Badly Bent on March 05, 2013, 08:57:57 am: Congrats on getting your trade bow Elktracker, from the pictures I'd say you are loving it. That bow looks like a born hunter and a
great looker to boot. I'm guessing that it will see some use in the field next fall. Nicely done Pearl , thats a fine weapon there.
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Post by: Elktracker on March 05, 2013, 09:38:39 am: Thanks guys and thanks again PEARL I moved about ten minutes from where I lived so not sure why it got shipped to WA? I still live in Or, at any rate I am very thankfull it made it!! Thanks again!!! Off to go play in the woods now on this beautiful rainy morning!

Josh
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Post by: sadiejane on March 05, 2013, 10:09:30 am: beauty of a bow PD-lucky dog elktracker!
sweet sweet sweet all around!
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Post by: hunterbob on March 05, 2013, 11:19:36 am: love the bend on that one pearl drumb. congrats on getting a fine looking bow elktracker.
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Post by: coaster500 on March 05, 2013, 11:32:06 am: Man I glad the post office made good!!!

You lucky dog Josh!!!! I can see meat hangin from the pole now :)

Drums you done good man :)
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Post by: danny f on March 05, 2013, 11:49:16 am: you got a great bow there elktracker. nice work pearl drums.
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Post by: Dvshunter on March 05, 2013, 12:38:01 pm: Nice stick Pearlie. Congrats elktracker.
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Post by: Pappy on March 05, 2013, 12:39:08 pm: Very nice bow Pearl,congrats on a fine one Elk. Very cool. :)
Pappy
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Post by: Will H on March 05, 2013, 01:19:58 pm: Very nicely done Pearly! Congrats Elk!!
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Post by: rps3 on March 05, 2013, 01:37:47 pm: Beautiful bow pearl drums, and congrats elktracker.
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Post by: GregB on March 05, 2013, 01:58:32 pm: Fine looking bow pearl drums...looks like it has it all...looks and performance! Congrats Elk, may you have great luck while using that bow!
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Post by: Stringman on March 05, 2013, 02:05:15 pm: Congrats, Josh! I know that smile well! ::)

Had a little time in the garage last night and went ahead and added skins on option "A". I have shot it a few times and this thing is whisper quiet. Here's a peak before the big reveal.

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Scott
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 05, 2013, 02:20:00 pm: Thats gonna be a beuty for sure Scott.
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Post by: bubby on March 05, 2013, 03:21:03 pm: josh look's happy happy pd, but who wouldn't be, sweet bow chris
that's looking fine scott
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Post by: Badly Bent on March 05, 2013, 05:48:58 pm: Liking that bow you got going Stringman, looks sweet.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: danny f on March 05, 2013, 05:53:14 pm: heres how its looking now i have removed quite abit of wood from the outer limbs. where do you measure set from on a mollie? . i read a post the other day that said you measure from where the working limb fade meets the levers. is this true?? this bow has around 3/4" of set from there. but if i measure from the tips it has nearly 2". i may have to find a plan B.
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Post by: SLIMBOB on March 05, 2013, 06:54:13 pm: I saw that comment as well. Thought about it and disagree, respectfully. If you measure set that way, then you would have to measure reflex that way as well. If only the levers are reflexed on an otherwise straight limb mollie, you have more tip travel, more stored energy. The reverse would be true for set. Willing to consider the argument, but I don't see it.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: danny f on March 05, 2013, 07:06:06 pm: so does this mean i have nearly 2" of set? (before tip overlays which would reduce it abit) if so i think i will keep this and make something else as i dont think someone would be happy to recieve it. even though the bow shoots very well and fast. :(
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 05, 2013, 07:12:12 pm: I like that bend Danny, much better.

My 2.32541367 cents on set. When I have a blank in my han dready to be floor tillered and after heat I stick the tips against the wall and measure from the wall to the back at the grip centerline. Then I tiller and shoot the bow 100 times. I repeat that process and the difference between the two measurement is set. If I had 4" of reflex when I started and ended up with 2" of reflex, my bow took 2" of set. Its the amount the wood has compressed since its intial form. Thats my take.
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Post by: SLIMBOB on March 05, 2013, 07:17:52 pm: I'm not makin that call. Just sayin that it's 2 inches of string follow either way. Could try heat treating the belly to remove the set and stiffen it up. ??

I agree with PD, the tiller looks good.
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Post by: Knapper on March 05, 2013, 11:06:26 pm: Time to check in. Here's a start on plan A. Got one tip bent last night and the other tonight. Thursday we start the tiller process.
Knapper
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Post by: coaster500 on March 06, 2013, 12:10:52 am: Nice curves Knapper!!

Plan A is lookin good :)!
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Post by: Arrowind on March 06, 2013, 12:29:42 am: Quote from: danny f on March 05, 2013, 05:53:14 pm
... i read a post the other day that said you measure from where the working limb fade meets the levers. is this true??

I resemble that remark. :laugh: Here's how it was explained to me by a guy who has made quite a few Mollies

"since the levers on the limbs do not bend ya got to measure limb set/ follow at the lever fades not the tip. Sort of like the indicator needle on a spine tester....the weight moves a fraction and the indicator moves a whole lot more, eh?" Not saying anyone has to agree or disagree just saying that's what I was told and it seems to make sense to me. You can not take set in a portion of wood that is not bending. Right? ???

Anyway...I think the tiller on yours looks pretty good too. If it shoots really well...maybe you don't need to worry too much about the set. I think we as bowyers sometimes get too hung up on set...myself included. Anyway the bow looks good to me.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Arrowind on March 06, 2013, 12:31:42 am: hey Stringman. Looks really cool. Are those skins boa constrictor?

Look'n good Knapper!
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Post by: randman on March 06, 2013, 02:59:25 am: Lookin good Knapper. What's that steamer set up you are using there? Looks like a vaporizer or something. How does that work?
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Post by: danny f on March 06, 2013, 03:47:33 am: thanks everyone, slimbob i have heat treated twice with this bow. not sure how many times it can be done. i will make a plan B anyway and see what they are both like as i say this bow shoots good and fast. oh well it gives me an excuse to make another one lol.
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Post by: MWirwicki on March 06, 2013, 07:17:20 am: Looking good Knapper!
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Post by: Pappy on March 06, 2013, 07:47:09 am: Everyone is looking good,I need to get on the ball. I got the Persimmon tillered out to 27 and thought I missed weight,it read 48lbs and I was shooting for a little over 50lbs @27 ,so I put it on the form and heat treated it which should bring it right in, well I got to looking and realized I hadn't adjusted my scale for the weight of the scale,lets just say I had it adjusted but someone that thinks they are smarter than I >:( >:( re adjusted it back to 0 so the bow was 51 or 52lbs already, :-[ :-[ just what I wanted. Now I guess it is back to the scrapper. :) That's not a bad thing except I have to give it several days to rehydrate and I really wanted to be shooting and doing some finish work on the back. O well,wished folks would leave MY stuff alone. ;) :) Don't think that is going to happen tho. :)
Pappy
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 06, 2013, 08:42:58 am: It always easier to take some more off Pappy! Im anxious to see this persimmon bow of yours.

Knapper those statics are sahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhweeeeeet.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Knapper on March 06, 2013, 09:28:17 am: Thanks all, the steamer is sold by Rockler Woodworking, it sales for about 100$ after tax and shipping. The steam box you build yourself. So far I've built two, one for spot bends like handles and tips, the other long enough to steam one whole limb. Works great, you just pour in the water, it takes about ten minutes to heat up the box, then one hour per inch of thickness. I like it better than heat for aggressive bends because I seem to always get cracks in the wood. This way is much safer for me.
Knapper
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Post by: Stringman on March 06, 2013, 10:28:10 am: Quote from: Arrowind on March 06, 2013, 12:31:42 am
hey Stringman. Looks really cool. Are those skins boa constrictor?

Look'n good Knapper!

This is 1 of 4 splits I got off a red tail boa named "Hercules". And from the size of the skin I would say the name fit!

Scott
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Post by: coaster500 on March 06, 2013, 08:46:59 pm: A little more progress on a couple of candidates???????????

Got the elb to floor tiller and because it's Yew (soft) glued some chunks on the tips that I'll work down tomarrow and try for the string.....

Finally got some movement on the Yew takedown... did some alignment and a gentle flip and lettin it rehydrate.......

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Post by: bubby on March 06, 2013, 09:03:39 pm: lookin' good kip, Bub
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Post by: Arrowind on March 06, 2013, 11:11:56 pm: Cooooool. Look'n gooooooooood
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Post by: KellyG on March 07, 2013, 12:22:39 am: Looking good coaster. I must have scraped 200 times on each limb and have the limbs bending a bit. I have the string tight but not to any kind of brace yet. Once I do I will get some pics up.
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 07, 2013, 08:28:42 am: Use a rasp Kelly. You can scrape 200 times, or rasp 15.
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Post by: MWirwicki on March 07, 2013, 09:14:45 am: Coaster, those are some nice lookin' candidates. I'd vote for them, for sure!
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Post by: Badly Bent on March 07, 2013, 09:45:14 am: Those two yews are looking mighty fine Coaster.
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Post by: Gus on March 07, 2013, 09:42:44 pm: Yes Sir Coaster them two Yewts are looking sweet from here...

I'm still ring chasing on this Osage.
Hopefully I'll have reason to post an update pic after this weekend.
This piece has some Krazy variance to the ring thickness to go with all the knots, limbs and pins.

But the Snake is Truly starting to show in the grain.
Have about four to six more rings to go down to reach my first choice.
Scraper only, I don't see a way to use drawknife or rasp on this one. :)
If she makes a bow, she should be quite the Naughty Girl...

-gus
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Buckeye Guy on March 07, 2013, 10:01:29 pm: Plan B is braced and handle shaped !
Just a stick with a string ,just the way I enjoy them !!
Thinking about setting it aside now that I am in good shape to start plan A ,the one I really hope works out !!!
Gonna need a pencil and some brain power to pull it off and have not used either one for a long spell !
Can I really do something that has been over 20 years since I last did ,and do I really want to ? !!
Have fun folks !!
Guy
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: hammertime on March 08, 2013, 12:15:33 am: My plan A is going slow and steady...about out to 20",plan B just getting started...some nice lookin stuff being posted-Hammertime
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Post by: Stingray45 on March 08, 2013, 09:10:21 am: No pictures as of yet. Just wanted to check in. I thought this DC area snow storm was going to really set me back. But considering we didn't get much of anything and it's supposed to be around 60 and sunny both Saturday and Sunday this weekend I should be able to get moving on some things. I do have a question about flipping tips but I'm going to post out on the general board with different topic heading. Thanks.

~Barry
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Post by: k-hat on March 08, 2013, 11:16:22 am: Just checkin in for the moment. Got 3 staves in the works right now, haven't yet decided on which will be for trade, so just gonna continue on all three :)
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Post by: FlintWalker on March 08, 2013, 07:21:40 pm: All I gotta do is ship it out and I am done! ;D I'll put up some piccs tomorrow.
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 08, 2013, 07:37:43 pm: Porch watchin' time!
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Post by: Keenan on March 08, 2013, 09:35:40 pm: Looking great everyone, Sorry I haven't been tracking much as I've had a very full plate lately. I have a couple coming along very nice. Will try to give an update soon
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Post by: rossfactor on March 08, 2013, 10:03:06 pm: Got one to finish, before I start my trade bow, but I got some nice staves laid up.... things outta work out good.

Gabe
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Post by: MWirwicki on March 08, 2013, 10:21:25 pm: Lotsa progress on all of the bows! Great to check in everyday, well truth be told...just about every hour. Got my crazy billets glued up this afternoon. I'll have to call this one a Plan A. :P Cool if it survives; firewood if it doesn't.
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Post by: paulsemp on March 09, 2013, 10:49:00 am: Got a little time in on my trade bow. Tillered out to 18" (It looks like in the pic I am pulling it farther and needs more tillering to balance). 61" osage. 65lbs at 18". She needs to drop some weight.
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Post by: Dictionary on March 09, 2013, 10:53:15 am: Lookin good. That top limb at midlimb might need to bend a bit more.
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Post by: paulsemp on March 09, 2013, 10:58:39 am: Quote from: Dictionary on March 09, 2013, 10:53:15 am
Lookin good. That top limb at midlimb might need to bend a bit more.
yea, I was thinking both mid limbs need it
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Post by: IdahoMatt on March 09, 2013, 12:11:56 pm: I just love the R/D profile. Looks great. Can't wait to see that one finished.
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Post by: Gaur on March 09, 2013, 12:34:06 pm: well I am also finishing up some bows for gifts and my son decided to do a english war bow and quiver for his history project so I am a bit tired up on these things at the moment.

I have been on the look out for a 6 ft reticulating python with a nice tight pattern on it and guess what got caught in a fish net at our tilapia hatchery. Had a fresh rat in his stomach too. So I have that in the freezer waiting for a T/D osage set of billets that I have been wanting to do for about 2 years. Other option is a black palm as backing with paduak belly that i glued up last year and haven't gotten to finishing yet. That is also a sleeve take down. So going to try that first and see how it comes out as it would be something "different" for my recipient. Though a python skin on a T/D osage would also be "different" and cool.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Badly Bent on March 09, 2013, 01:55:28 pm: That osage bow is looking good all around Paul. Real nice profile lines and I like the length and weight. Killer!
Greg
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Badly Bent on March 09, 2013, 02:07:02 pm: After breaking plan A, and coming in underweight on plan B, I've started plan C bow. Mulberry with one thin layer of sapwood left on the back and some pin knots and slight wiggles to navigate. Roughed out, shaped and now flexing just a few inches on floor tiller.
Almost ready for long string, still gonna be awhile to see what I get out of her. Glad to have lots of time left to try a get a decent
trade bow made. Call me Mr. slow-to-make-a-bow-guy. ;)
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Post by: randman on March 09, 2013, 04:35:15 pm: Lookin Good Paulsemp! Badley B that looks like a good candidate. Sorta looks like the first bow I made. And I love all the pics of your house I'm seeing in your posts. I'm also an "antique" house man myself. My house is a 1909 Craftsman bungalow.
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Post by: rps3 on March 09, 2013, 07:12:06 pm: My plan B is in the works. Currently shooting plan A that required a good bit of lateral limb movement for string tracking. It is very close to center shot and all the arrows I have are spined 50-60 or 45-50 with the bow being 55# at 28" and are smacking off the riser when shot...most of the time. If I raise the brace to 6 3/4 inches it is quiet as a mouse, but that seems a bit high (what do ya think?), so I ordered some 55-60 spine to see how they do. It shoots accurately and with little handshock, so I hope it just likes a stiffer arrow. 63" osage deflex reflex with an inch of set.
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 10, 2013, 10:37:16 am: Try bumping up the point weight Bob, see if they quit hitting the riser. 6 3/4" seems high for a wooden bow, but hey the noise it makes is the real answer I guess? Mine are all under 6" and above 5 1/4".
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Post by: okie64 on March 10, 2013, 11:14:54 am: Heres plan A and B finished up but Im not completely happy with either one of them so I think Im gonna start plan C.
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Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: SLIMBOB on March 10, 2013, 11:22:50 am: Never run short of good reasons to start another! Like the shorty on the right.
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Post by: rps3 on March 10, 2013, 11:47:14 am: I will try more weight in front, I havnt done that yet. Started with full lenght shafts and kept cutting shorter, spined from 45-55. If it ends up being too tempermental I will move on to the next bow.
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Post by: GregB on March 10, 2013, 11:47:52 am: Haven't got to work on mine any since last weekend...had to come into work yesterday (Saturday), and in again this morning. Hopefully won't have to stay long, and can get some time later today to work on the hhb.

I've been giving a lot of thought lately to making a big change in my life...early retirement. Don't know how much longer I can go on under this kind of stress and some pretty major bumps in the past few years going down lifes road. I'm happy with simple things in life...in fact, that's what makes me happy. Like I've said, I feel the best things in life are free! None of us are promised tomorrow, I've seen too many co-workers stay in their careers longer than perhaps they should, and end up not making it to retirement after many years of hard and stressful work. I don't want that to happen to me! Maybe I'll try to go on another year or two, maybe not...maybe I'll get fed up one day in another ludicrous meeting like this past Friday and tell them what they can do with their "lean" manufacturing!

Don't know what this has to do with trade bows, but sometimes a guy just has to get $#!T off his chest! Hope you'll understand. I think I'll go home now and sand on my hhb trade bow to slick it up for some guy who hopefully will appreciate it, and know that I enjoyed making it, that it helped me reduce stress in my life, and resulted in a sense of accomplishment doing something with ones hands that I know you folks understand!
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Post by: Dictionary on March 10, 2013, 11:49:37 am: Sometimes a guy has to get shitt of his chest..........no doubt.

Quote from: SLIMBOB on March 10, 2013, 11:22:50 am
Never run short of good reasons to start another! Like the shorty on the right.

Me too. What are the specs on that one to the right okie?
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Badly Bent on March 10, 2013, 12:20:09 pm: So I'm not the only one having to move on to plan C huh Okie. :) Have to say though I like those two you have finished, especially
the one on the right. Cool looking bow rack too.

Hope you get some time for some bow work today Greg, your right it can be a good outlet for stress relief. I agree about getting to an age where the simple things are the best by far. Hang in there man. ;)
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Post by: bcbull on March 10, 2013, 12:22:59 pm: Hey Greg i hear ya loud n clear lol been down that road myself even aftr retiring early i got out they still call n beg me to go i gotta go next week for 8-10 weeks 7 x12 days and yep ill miss the classic because of it lol gonna have to put my bow stuff up for a while have fun Brock
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Cardboard_Duck on March 10, 2013, 12:23:27 pm: Quote from: Dictionary on March 10, 2013, 11:49:37 am
Quote from: SLIMBOB on March 10, 2013, 11:22:50 am
Never run short of good reasons to start another! Like the shorty on the right.

Me too. What are the specs on that one to the right okie?

Me three, you can send it my way :)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Pat B on March 10, 2013, 01:01:53 pm: Greg, none of us are getting any younger and it is up to us to do what we have to do to survive...and IMO happiness is the #1 survival element. If retirement was an option I would definately take it. Heck, I got on Social Security in Sept because I was elegable and don't see myself making the maximum I can over the next few years, even working 2 jobs. If I do make more than the allowable rate I will gladly pay the penalty. I'm sure you can find something to fill your time if you do retire. You may have less time than you do now but it will be your time and working/playing at your own rate. Your boss/company may miss you initially but your position will be filled soon enough and before long you will be just another ex-employee.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: MWirwicki on March 10, 2013, 01:06:27 pm: Okie: Them are two nice looking bows. I especially like Plan B on the right. Don't see anything wrong with it from my eyes.

Greg: I've been right in the thick of "lean manufacturing". It sure gets old after a while. Hang in there, pal. Do what you feel is right. Listen to your heart. The bow thing helped me a lot with the stress also.

Brock: WHAT?!!! Miss Heather and I will be disappointed if you can't make it. :( We understand work duties and will miss you. Hopefully, something will change and you'll be able to attend.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: bcbull on March 10, 2013, 01:39:21 pm: matt im upset also my boss came went elk hunting with me for a month this year he retired they called him and me both back he got all his retirment done and ss done mine s not all done and thru yet been fightin with all this crap all winter we had this big job come up im gonna go upgrade that 500 mg wt turbine to 550 so for 8 - 10 weeks i gotta start the 21 so im gonna miss this year not my choice but cant be advodided need the money so im gonna do it you guys have to make MOJAM pam and i will be gettin merried there bro lyle will do the honors haha so this year gotta do what i gotta do dont like it but no choice this is gonna set me back i got 3 bows cut out startin to tiller em so ill have to put it on hold till im done and back thinkin ill take my bow bench with me and them do if i do get a chance ill do some work on em may even leave bench home call kennan have him ship be a new bench to the motel you guys have a balst BROCK
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: okie64 on March 10, 2013, 02:13:36 pm: Kinda surprised that everyone likes that plan b bow.
Dictionary, if i remember right it is 58" long, thats all im sayin. I dont wanna give too many hints.
Greg, the best therapy I know of is workin on a wooden stick and that hhb sounds like its gonna be a good one. Ive searched high and low for a straight hhb tree around here but am yet to fin one that wasnt twisted all to heck.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: bubby on March 10, 2013, 05:11:54 pm: I like'em both okie, but I favor the one on the right, Bub
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Josh B on March 10, 2013, 06:55:46 pm: Okie-I'm kinda diggin' plan b myself, although plan a don't look to shabby either.
Sorry to hear that you won't make it Brock. I still don't know if I will either, but I'm trying like a steer!
GregB- work does suck sometimes. I reckon that's why they gotta pay us to do it. I ain't been home for awhile so my trade bow isn't even started yet. If your recipient don't appreciate that ironwood bow, send it to me! I think ironwood is the prettiest of all whitewoods. I can't imagine anyone not appreciating one of your bows regardless of the species of wood anyway!
Coaster- them yew sticks are lookin mighty fine!
Come to think of it, I haven't seen a work in progress yet that didn't start me to salivatin'!
This bow trade is off to a helluva start! Josh
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Dictionary on March 10, 2013, 07:09:19 pm: Quote from: okie64 on March 10, 2013, 02:13:36 pm
Kinda surprised that everyone likes that plan b bow.
Dictionary, if i remember right it is 58" long, thats all im sayin. I dont wanna give too many hints.
Greg, the best therapy I know of is workin on a wooden stick and that hhb sounds like its gonna be a good one. Ive searched high and low for a straight hhb tree around here but am yet to fin one that wasnt twisted all to heck.

There are a lot of crooked,ugly HHB trees around here, but there are also a couple of pipe straight ones. Although the pipe straight ones have character to them as well usually.
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Post by: missilemaster on March 10, 2013, 08:16:58 pm: Check in time. Just putting the finishing coats on mine, then make a handle,string etc. Am trying to get it to my recipient before April.
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Post by: burn em up chuck on March 10, 2013, 09:11:31 pm: check in for me also, I think I went a little to fast w/hackberry. I've been working it from green. taking my time. got it bending to 50#@ 29#. started out with 2.5" reflex now its 2.75" behind grip. live and learn, put that one in the corner and go to plan "b" and start plan "c" think I will go straight to"c".

chuck
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Post by: turtle on March 10, 2013, 09:25:17 pm: Planning on getting plan A on a short string tommorrow. Hopfully my progress will speed up then. Im not going to rush it though. Havnt started on plan B yet. Hopfully i wont need to. Theres a whole lot of great bows being made. ;D
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Post by: Pappy on March 11, 2013, 07:21:46 am: Well it was looking so good,fast and smooth, and prefect weight 52@27 but O well that's bow building. ;) :) Moving on to plane B. Persimmon didn't make the cut. ;) :)
Pappy
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Post by: MWirwicki on March 11, 2013, 07:32:03 am: Pappy, I like your pic sequence. And I see, its back to osage. Sorry 'bout the persimmon.

Got mine spliced and on the form, yesterday. We'll see how it looks soon as I send the boy off to school.
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Post by: blackhawk on March 11, 2013, 07:40:20 am: Ahhh......cursed whitewood....it can break your heart....sorry pappy...looks like you found the yeller cure tho ;)
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 11, 2013, 08:08:35 am: Bet ya plan B turns out just fine Pappy!
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Post by: MWirwicki on March 11, 2013, 09:22:51 am: Spliced my Plan A billets Saturday then shaped the handle, trued up the edges and cleaned up the belly and dug out the loosies in the knot on Sunday in prep for stave corrections. Worked late on the form last night and unclamped this morning. Ready to start tillering.
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Post by: stringstretcher on March 11, 2013, 09:28:20 am: Matt, is that a pyramid design? If so, what are the specs you used, and what are you looking to end up at?
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Post by: MWirwicki on March 11, 2013, 10:16:12 am: SS: Its not supposed to be. The heavy knots just out of the fades make it look that way. Though, it does still have pyramid possibilities! Currently though, after I faded out of the knots, the limbs are 1-1/2" to midlimb then tapered to 1/2" at the tips. Tip to tip its 64-1/2" long. Where I'm ending up is a "secret". >:D
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Post by: stringstretcher on March 11, 2013, 11:52:51 am: Yeah, well I should have known better than to ask that......lol....sorry.
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Post by: coaster500 on March 11, 2013, 02:01:56 pm: Looks great Matt......... for a minute there I thought you were going to tiller around that roller coaster ;)
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Post by: GregB on March 11, 2013, 02:24:05 pm: Thank you guys! Did some sanding on the hhb to slick up the back and corners, guess I'll start putting some arrows through it now. It's holding a good three inches of reflex, should shoot good. Hopefully won't follow suit with Pappy's white wood bow. One of the first things Pappy told me concerning bow making was..."gotta have fire!". ;)

As for the other thing, I have a lady in my life that I think god for blessing me with...she's very supportive. A few things need to fall in place first, then we'll see. Kind of exciting to even be thinking about it!
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Post by: _Jon_ on March 11, 2013, 02:31:25 pm: I have the hickory ready for tiller. Should it not make it, I'll go to plan C which is an Osage. Not a lot of time between now and the Classic to finish it unless I start making trips to Twin Oaks on Weekdays, which I may do if I can find out when Pappy or the other guys are going to be there.
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Post by: 1442 on March 11, 2013, 08:04:30 pm: Well! I'm back from working at the beech for now. I was replacing a wood floor down there and it turned out to be bamaoo flooring that I was removing. I made a couple bows out of it during spare time, but it seems really brittle and very low weight for the deminsions too. I used steel leader material for a string and bought a rasp at the lumber store to work with.
I also managed to find an arrowhead on the beech. That was the highlight of the trip to find an arrowhead amongst all the sand and shell fragments.
My trade bow is still where it was when I left. I've got the bark peeled and I have high hopes for this stick but have a long ways to go yet.
Ya'll keep up the good work.
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Post by: uncleduck on March 11, 2013, 10:29:36 pm: Well, I have plans A-C bending with the short string....just have to put aside some time to finish tillering.
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Post by: Knapper on March 11, 2013, 11:19:40 pm: Worked on plan A sat. With the long string, getting it tamed. Took tonight off to split a huge honken Osage log and debark a winged elm stave.
Knapper
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Post by: GregB on March 12, 2013, 08:50:32 am: Seems everyone has "plans" going on with these trade bows...win, win, because of a good chance of having several bows made when it's all said and done.

My plan "A" is a hhb...hoping it will work out. Been taking my time on it, just needs to be shot some now prior to finishing. Plan's "B, C" are both osage. I have them roughed in and reflexed. Can start getting them to brace.
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Post by: bubby on March 12, 2013, 07:49:25 pm: thought I should check in, got 4 bows in the works, two staves and a glue up and a eastern woodland, might do one more glueup then I can pick the best that I get to ship, but we got a long time to think about it, Bub
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Post by: Will H on March 12, 2013, 08:15:09 pm: Well I thought id check in and say I got mine tillered and shot some today. I need to get the string tracking a little better but that's no big deal. It's kinda snakey so I'm gonna have to get some skins on it before the classic. Im thinkin COPPERHEAD!!! >:D
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Post by: blackhawk on March 12, 2013, 08:18:29 pm: Quote from: Will H on March 12, 2013, 08:15:09 pm
Well I thought id check in and say I got mine tillered and shot some today. I need to get the string tracking a little better but that's no big deal. It's kinda snakey so I'm gonna have to get some skins on it before the classic. Im thinkin COPPERHEAD!!! >:D

Hmmm??....before the classic eh....wonder why? I think that narrows the possibilities down and gives me better odds ;D
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Post by: turtle on March 12, 2013, 09:13:04 pm: Put a few arrows thru the one im working on. First time i tried top limb longer than bottom. Have it right at my victoms max weight right now but it will drop a few pounds before done. Still might even up the limb lengths as its making me cross eyed trying to get tiller perfect.
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Post by: Will H on March 12, 2013, 09:23:35 pm: Yeah I hear ya Hawkman! Naa, I just set a goal to get mine done before the classic. I'm not much on building bows during the summer ::) :laugh:
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Post by: JonW on March 12, 2013, 09:52:29 pm: Well I've had my bow done for a couple weeks now. I wanted to shoot it some more but I had a major accident over the weekend. I'll not be able to shoot or build bows for quite awhile. I'm just glad I got it done before this happened. Plan on shipping out this week.
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Post by: lostarrow on March 12, 2013, 11:03:07 pm: Hope things aren't too bad for ya, JonW!Get well soon , whatever happened . Still waiting on a grand inspiration on this trade. Sending out the Red Oak trade this week. A lot of guys seem to be going with the mollies and HHB .Hmmmmmmmmmmmm...................... something different.
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Post by: hedgeapple on March 13, 2013, 01:35:11 am: Quote from: turtle on March 12, 2013, 09:13:04 pm
Put a few arrows thru the one im working on. First time i tried top limb longer than bottom. Have it right at my victoms max weight right now but it will drop a few pounds before done. Still might even up the limb lengths as its making me cross eyed trying to get tiller perfect.

I was thinking the same thing.

JonW, I hope you get well soon.
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Post by: steelslinger on March 13, 2013, 11:11:27 am: Just thought I would check in. I am currently in a holding pattern as I have had some major electrical issues with my home. I had 2 light fixtures that all of the wiring melted. I hope to get something done on my trade this week.
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Post by: Gus on March 14, 2013, 12:35:34 am: Finally got this stave chased down to a ring.

Here it is as of this afternoon...

(http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh547/augustus1967/Osage1.jpg)
(http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh547/augustus1967/P3130022.jpg)

Zed was pretty taken with it.
Hope my victim don't mind some teeth marks in their bow... :)

-gus
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Post by: Pappy on March 14, 2013, 08:27:43 am: Looks like everyone is coming along nicely,got my plan B floor tillered,but we have a big event at the club this weekend so probably won't get time to do anything else until this is over. ;) :) Maybe next week,my plan is to have it ready by the Classic also. ;) ;D ;D Don't read anything into that Chris. ;) :)
Pappy
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Post by: blackhawk on March 14, 2013, 08:51:15 am: Ok pappy........ :-X :-X :-X........ ;) :laugh:
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Post by: Buckeye Guy on March 14, 2013, 10:39:21 am: If I am going to have mine finished for the Classic I best get a move on !!
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 14, 2013, 11:38:42 am: Maybe next years Classic Guy!
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Post by: Buckeye Guy on March 14, 2013, 01:18:50 pm: So true !
Think he will mind me being a tad late ! >:D
Now that my brother is back down off the AT I better see what the plan is for getting to the Classic !!
Then if this snow melts I will get to work !
Hope to see ya there Pearly !
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Post by: Badly Bent on March 15, 2013, 04:50:05 pm: Tiller check please:
Eastern woodland style mulberry, 63" ntn
1 3/8" at fades , 1 1/4" at handle , 3/4" at tips (will likely narrow tips down)
Last pic is drawn to 21" - right limb is to
All input welcome, have very little weight to spare at this point though I could pike it later, looking to get 27" draw.
Thanks, Greg
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Post by: RyanY on March 15, 2013, 05:03:03 pm: Badly, If it were me I'd probably get it bending a little more in the outer limb but I think Eastern woodland bows do have the tiller you're at. That's a cool bow.
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 15, 2013, 05:27:23 pm: Very cool bow for sure. I agree that maybe a tad more limb could work, say 2-3"? I made an osage bow similar and it took a bit of set in the handle as a result. Thats the only reason I think it could bend a bit more.
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Post by: blackhawk on March 15, 2013, 05:51:05 pm: tiller looks perfect to this newby greg ;)

alright time to get serious and no more messing around with you guys....time to bust into the good stuff....im going for a stiff handled molly curve...I think this stave will be perfect for it....super clean,mostly straight(string alignment is dead nuts),and a perfect side profile set up for the deflexed handle 8) if I pull this off its gonna be saweeet!!!!! :)

(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x436/blackhawk28/2013-03-15_16-02-49_715.jpg)

(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x436/blackhawk28/2013-03-15_16-04-00_177.jpg)

(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x436/blackhawk28/2013-03-15_16-10-02_895.jpg)
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Post by: Badly Bent on March 15, 2013, 05:57:15 pm: Thanks ryoon & pearl drums, I think I'll narrow the last 8" to 9" and thin some in the outer thirds then throw it back up on the
tree. Appreciate the advice.
Greg
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Post by: Badly Bent on March 15, 2013, 05:59:29 pm: Hey Blackhawk, a molly curve is something I don't have :( If you have my name that'll work just perfect for me.
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Post by: SLIMBOB on March 15, 2013, 06:56:45 pm: I think the outers are good. Especially if you got no weight to spare. I like mine a little stiffer than some last 5 inches or so. Looks good.
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Post by: KellyG on March 15, 2013, 07:38:34 pm: I have one pulling about 14" I am shooting for 25" for it is a shorty only 50" ttt.

(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e383/gillk/photobucket-47648-1363382796897_zps9a0fea21.jpg)
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Post by: randman on March 15, 2013, 08:47:22 pm: Kelley, needs some scraping on both sides of that hingy spot just outboard of that knot on the right and on the inner 2/3 of the left limb.
Greg that Mulberry looks real nice. Like the veterans said, outer limbs (mostly the right to my eyes). Gus, I'm quite taken with that piece of wood also...looks like it's got nipples ;D That's the thing with this bow trade thing.....I'm coveting everything I see....
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Post by: soy on March 16, 2013, 06:19:36 am: Man Gus that stave is ugly ....just what I love >:D ...and no I don't mind teeth marks ;)
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Post by: rps3 on March 16, 2013, 11:12:56 am: Good to see you making a molly curve Chris, not only will someone get a fine bow, but a blueprint of what can be done with that design.
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Post by: coaster500 on March 16, 2013, 11:50:15 am: Nice progress Greg, Kelly ......... I seem to be struggling a bit this trade. Really glad for the extra time.... I might be trying for to much at my skill level???? Time will tell.............
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Post by: SLIMBOB on March 16, 2013, 12:00:21 pm: I think a trade like this encourages us to stretch the limits of our abilities. It certainly does for me. I'll bet your final product will be one of your best yet!
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Post by: SLIMBOB on March 16, 2013, 10:32:04 pm: Tiller check please???

Got it to 23 inches but the pick is probably 21 or so. Snakey front profile you can't see in the pics is messin' with me. Outers need to bend more I think. Handle is still stiff but that's next after I get the limbs right. Going for 27 inches.
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Post by: bubby on March 16, 2013, 11:00:27 pm: had to use some heat to get the string on the bow on two staves, got the tri lam ruffed out, got one ready to glue up and three rehydrateing, bub
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Post by: Badly Bent on March 17, 2013, 12:35:33 pm: Looking to be a fine bow Slim. My guess on tiller would be outter limbs a little more also. Hate to give tiller advice though since every
time I try to tweak tiller on one of my own it's like a new experience. :o Are you gonna have that bend a little in the handle also?

How many you got going bubby?
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Post by: SLIMBOB on March 17, 2013, 12:48:19 pm: Thanks Greg. This one's givin' me fits right now. Yep it will bend in the handle. Hope to get some time in and get it near completely tillered today. We'll see as I was just told of my activity schedule after church. Damn activity schedule!
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Post by: hammertime on March 17, 2013, 07:30:11 pm: ok got it drawn out to 20" but still to heavy on the weight,lots of sanding coming up but getting there.....Hammertime(http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd464/jeffreyakolste/2013-03-12065953_zps764e4f11.jpg)
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Post by: hammertime on March 17, 2013, 07:32:14 pm: one more ;D more....(http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd464/jeffreyakolste/2013-03-12065839_zps1b7af99d.jpg)
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Post by: MWirwicki on March 17, 2013, 07:36:31 pm: STOP! Hammertime!

You're killing me. That is a cool bow!
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Post by: hammertime on March 17, 2013, 08:01:30 pm: sure hopes it turns out...so close yet so far....Hammertime
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Post by: rps3 on March 17, 2013, 09:52:14 pm: "Hate to give tiller advice though since every
time I try to tweak tiller on one of my own it's like a new experience."

I hear ya badly bent. Why is it always easier to tiller someone elses bow.
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Post by: bubby on March 17, 2013, 09:57:25 pm: got 5 going greg, and i'm not posting pics till I figure out which one he gets, Bub
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Post by: coaster500 on March 17, 2013, 11:15:56 pm: hammertime !!! What did that look like as a stave?????

Coooooooool!!!
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Post by: bcbull on March 17, 2013, 11:28:49 pm: hey jeff man thats cool is it elm??? haha but that sucker will be fast brock
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Post by: randman on March 18, 2013, 04:14:38 am: SlimBob, that bow and that Hill country's lookin mighty pretty.

Hammertime, WOW That girls got some curves! ;)
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Post by: GregB on March 18, 2013, 02:07:49 pm: That's a good looking bow Slimbob, I agree with your comment that the outter limbs could use some more flexing. I was in southern Texas years ago on a havelina hunt on Callahan Ranch near Laredo. Very different country then what I'm used to...everything growing it seems will "stick" you! ;) I was amazed at how much wildlife there was.

Very cool looking bow Hammertime!
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Post by: SLIMBOB on March 18, 2013, 06:01:54 pm: Yep Greg. Laredo's about 3 hours south of me. You would swear nothing could survive long in that country, especially come August. And yet it yields big numbers of trophy bucks year in and year out. Love hunting down there, wouldn't want to live there!
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Post by: rps3 on March 19, 2013, 12:50:00 pm: Plan A has fought me all the way, mostly due to my own shortcomings. It shoots great, and I am just at the lower end of the desired weight. I will shoot it a while as I work on plan B before I decide. Thanks to pearl drums for helping me out with my first set of horn overlays.(http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q556/longbow60/tradebow/101_2023_zps782ee265.jpg)
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Post by: rps3 on March 19, 2013, 12:51:37 pm: 63" bow, over 50#(http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q556/longbow60/tradebow/101_2024_zpsd7553aca.jpg)
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Post by: rps3 on March 19, 2013, 12:52:26 pm: (http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q556/longbow60/tradebow/101_2025_zpsc2c44d5f.jpg)
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Post by: rps3 on March 19, 2013, 12:53:33 pm: (http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q556/longbow60/tradebow/101_2026_zpsf5a1ab5b.jpg)
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Post by: rps3 on March 19, 2013, 12:54:29 pm: (http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q556/longbow60/tradebow/101_2027_zps6099dda4.jpg)
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Post by: koan on March 19, 2013, 01:03:22 pm: Sweet lookin bow!
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Post by: coaster500 on March 19, 2013, 01:14:47 pm: Looks good from here ;)

Nice shooter!!!!
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 19, 2013, 01:21:18 pm: Great looking bow Bob. The lower end of the weight target never hurt anybody.
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Post by: blackhawk on March 19, 2013, 02:46:13 pm: That works for me Bob ....send it ;)
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Post by: danny f on March 19, 2013, 06:14:39 pm: theres some nice bows being made, really like that one rps3.
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Post by: Pappy on March 20, 2013, 05:57:58 am: Nice work going on. :) I got plan B out to 35@ 16 last evening and now back to the form for a little tweaking,it seems to be working out nice so far. :) dead line closing in and I am fixing to get real busy so I best stay at it. ;) ;D ;D
Pappy
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Post by: Stringman on March 20, 2013, 09:56:46 am: Sinew bow came in light, so I picked up plan C and started tillering. It's 70" now and pulling 50# so I have plenty of room to work.

(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/F6E1401A-38CA-4AAA-B4A9-A5AFE3A4BC57-1732-000003727BFBB52E_zps4869f059.jpg)

Probably gonna cut it down some before flipping the tips and dressing it up.

Scott
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Post by: turtle on March 20, 2013, 01:14:42 pm: Great looking bows being made. Have mine ready to start shooting in and making final adjustments.
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 20, 2013, 01:31:08 pm: Nice lloking work fellers.

Turtle what are you working with there?
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Post by: turtle on March 20, 2013, 01:37:27 pm: Flowering Dogwood. ;)
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Post by: turtle on March 20, 2013, 03:14:55 pm: Dogwood go BOOM! :-\ Oh well.......it was my own fault...........it snapped about 6 inches from bottom tip at a place where i accidently scorched the back while putting in reflex and heat treating. I have another dogwood bow that broke after hunting with it for 4 years ( let it get to dry because i wasnt watching my humidity) so somday i might marry the two together. ;) On to plan B, maybe hickory, or white ash, or black walnut, or hackberry,or erc,or OSAGE!
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 20, 2013, 03:16:24 pm: Bumm-errrrrrrr
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Post by: ionicmuffin on March 20, 2013, 03:39:46 pm: it would be cool to see an ERC on here even though im not in the trade i remember recalling that this is to stretch your limits and hopefully to help you learn, unless of course your just amazing at building erc bow ;D >:D ::) ive seen very few black walnuts as well. where as, ive seen a lot(in this trade alone) of osage lol. in my personal opinion if you know you can make a nice bow out of something other than osage then go for it! be the odd ball out lol. just my 2 cents ;) oops, there i go again....money... er i mean, that's my opinion >:D ;D ;)
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Post by: turtle on March 20, 2013, 04:04:29 pm: Quote from: ionicmuffin on March 20, 2013, 03:39:46 pm
it would be cool to see an ERC on here even though im not in the trade i remember recalling that this is to stretch your limits and hopefully to help you learn, unless of course your just amazing at building erc bow ;D >:D ::) ive seen very few black walnuts as well. where as, ive seen a lot(in this trade alone) of osage lol. in my personal opinion if you know you can make a nice bow out of something other than osage then go for it! be the odd ball out lol. just my 2 cents ;) oops, there i go again....money... er i mean, that's my opinion >:D ;D ;)

I believe pappy already recieved a nice erc molly.
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 20, 2013, 04:07:42 pm: True story Steve.
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Post by: ionicmuffin on March 20, 2013, 04:14:49 pm: ok, i guess thats true. How about that Black walnut or the ash would be another good one. Not saying you shouldnt do osage just think it would be cool to see more of the other types :laugh:
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Post by: Pappy on March 21, 2013, 07:17:41 am: I certainly did, ERC ,beautiful bow. :) I got plan B on and off the form yesterday,had it 33@16 so right on target for the weight at the draw I am looking for before the tweaking. Also glued up the tip over lays while I am waithing for it to rehydrate for a few days. Planing on getting the tips and handle pretty well finished/string made and hopefully finish tillering and shoot it in this weekend. :)
That's my plan anyway,seems I get a lot of Monkey wrenches thrown into my plans sometimes. ;) ;D ;D
Pappy
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Post by: ionicmuffin on March 21, 2013, 10:46:49 am: that is one BEAUTIFUL bow! you sure lucked out there pappy!
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Post by: Knapper on March 21, 2013, 11:19:04 am: Checking in, havent been around for a few days. Got plan A on the long string and thats about it for now. taking 10 boys on a 25 mile hike this last weekend of spring break if weather permits :o
Knapper
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Post by: rps3 on March 21, 2013, 11:55:18 am: Looking good knapper, I would say you are dealing with those couple woop de doos very well.
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Post by: ionicmuffin on March 21, 2013, 12:01:01 pm: liking the way that one looks knapper! keep it up guys!
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 21, 2013, 12:18:41 pm: Getting there Dave, few scrapes here and there and you gotta bow!
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Post by: coaster500 on March 21, 2013, 12:28:35 pm: Sweet Pappy!!!! Congrats :)

Looking great Knapper!!!!

Working on one of my candidates and would like some opinions. I struggled a bit with this Yew stave. It had some twist and need a bit of straightening (plain did not want to heat bend). When I was close to weight it started to twist right at the handle so I cut in two pieces (one one each side) of heart wood to stiffen that area and it seem to have worked. I've put a 100 of so arrow through it and it seems to be holding up well.

Question #1..... The back is so white would you skin it??

Question #2..... If you received this bow with my attempt at stiffening the handle would you be happy with it???

Looking for honest opinions..... I have several candidates aside from this Yew ELB…

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/TradeBow1003_zps34299377.jpg)
(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/TradeBow1001_zpsf6d82819.jpg)
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Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: rps3 on March 21, 2013, 12:51:59 pm: I would be thrilled to get that bow coaster500, and the white to darker heartwood contrast of a yew bow is one of the things that make it so appealing as far as I am concerned.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: blackhawk on March 21, 2013, 12:56:27 pm: We need to see some more pics than that kip to make a call on it....but I already know that one isn't worthy to be sent out...so you might as well just send it to me for proper disposal ;)
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Post by: autologus on March 21, 2013, 02:05:49 pm: I like the stiffeners it looks different with them on there. I would not skin it the contrast between the sapwood and heartwood is what makes Yew look good to me.

Grady
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: ionicmuffin on March 21, 2013, 02:10:16 pm: that hawk is honing in on his prey, careful of that one, he will dispose of every "bad" bow that he sees, even osage! :laugh: :o ::)
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Post by: k-hat on March 21, 2013, 02:26:52 pm: I'll take it Kip ;) 8)
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Post by: bubby on March 21, 2013, 03:19:12 pm: I don't know kip, send it up and i'll check her out in person, i'll send her back, I promise ::) O:)
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Post by: Stringman on March 21, 2013, 04:22:36 pm: I would leave it as is and be proud to own it! Nice work!

Scott
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Post by: coaster500 on March 21, 2013, 07:52:33 pm: OK this one stays in the white............ Going to wait a bit and see how my other candidates turn out???

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/TradeBow1005_zps74f27114.jpg)
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Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: hammertime on March 21, 2013, 08:21:54 pm: those look like some beauties coaster....lots of great looking bows being worked on....Hammertime
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: MWirwicki on March 21, 2013, 08:22:03 pm: Knapper: Great looking bow there. To me it looks like a shortie. You've got my address, right?

Coaster: Great lookers there also! Anyone of them are Sweeeeeeeeeeeeet! You've got my address, right?
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Badly Bent on March 21, 2013, 08:55:12 pm: Your trade bow is looking good knapper.

That yew is a beauty as is Coaster, if you got my name just sign er' and hit the post office. The snakeskin bow looks equally as nice.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: JLoranger on March 21, 2013, 09:48:05 pm: Got her all finished up and ready to ship out. Fought me all the way and that make it even harder to part ways with her. Hope my candidate likes her too. Red Elm 69.5" T2T Should have it packaged up and sent south across the border in the next few days.
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e382/Novastar2486/DSC_6244Sensorpost_zps1f19b94a.jpg)
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e382/Novastar2486/fulldraw_post_zpsc62c2f24.jpg)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: lostarrow on March 21, 2013, 11:22:55 pm: Nice one Mr. Loranger! Should make someone happy!
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Post by: hunterbob on March 21, 2013, 11:25:55 pm: I live some what south of the border ::) I will be porch watching :o like pearly would say
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Post by: coaster500 on March 22, 2013, 12:45:20 am: Very nice Elm JLoranger!!!!

And those spec look very familiar ;) South Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm O:)
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Post by: soy on March 23, 2013, 01:06:39 pm: WOW!!!!!sweet lookers got my mail man patterned... and nervous >:D found some inspiration for mine ...now for time.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: bushboy on March 23, 2013, 03:18:27 pm: Fly south monday,so hopefully will get my trade bow finished up and sent before I have to return to work.wifey told me I got my wood in the mail,an osage stave from carson,thx's bro!so I have a plan c piece of gold if need be!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Dvshunter on March 23, 2013, 08:01:19 pm: I'm done shooting mine in and I'm shipping it out Monday.
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Post by: burn em up chuck on March 23, 2013, 10:26:20 pm: finally got a job, i get sunday off so will be working on trade bow. i am so glad for the Aug. dead line

chuck
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Weylin on March 23, 2013, 10:45:51 pm: It's spring break! I'm hoping to get my recurves bent into my osage stave this week and really get cracking on it. Now I just have to send this sickness packing.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: paulsemp on March 24, 2013, 01:50:02 pm: Just checking in, up late last night and made some progress. All tillered out with 2 coats of oil. Draw weight at the high end my recipient wish list. Tiller looks off but feels perfect. Like pulling a rubber band with no stack in sight. Going to shoot all week and see what see says then.
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 24, 2013, 02:41:48 pm: Great looking bow Paul. Im sure it pulls as smooth as you say.
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Post by: bubby on March 24, 2013, 03:11:30 pm: look's like a winner to me Paul, Bub
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Post by: Stringman on March 24, 2013, 07:59:19 pm: Understated, and elegant! Looks light in the hand as well!

Scott
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Post by: Badly Bent on March 24, 2013, 08:07:40 pm: Got to see that trade bow of paul's in person yesterday and it is real nice. He wouldn't say if he had my name or not but whoever
gets that one is gonna love it. Real nice bow Paul and thanks again for the generous gift of fine bow wood you gave me.
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Post by: SLIMBOB on March 24, 2013, 08:12:02 pm: Sweet lookin' bow Paul.
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Post by: coaster500 on March 24, 2013, 11:06:24 pm: Very nice Paul.... looks like it will move a heavy arrow with authority!!!!
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Post by: paulsemp on March 24, 2013, 11:45:28 pm: Thanks for the nice comments guys. It was good to meet you Greg and thanks for the buckthorn. It was hard to talk bows when my kids wouldn't stop. Next time I'll be kid free.
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Post by: Pappy on March 25, 2013, 07:41:19 am: Nice looking work guys, Finely got Plan B tillered,still need to loose a little weight and some final tweaking on the tiller but shooting very good. Got the tips on and
got it skinned so should be ready for grip and sealer this week. :) :)
Pappy
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Post by: Badly Bent on March 25, 2013, 08:59:51 am: Sweet bow Pappy, that'll put a huge smile on the face of whoever receives it.
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Post by: lesken2011 on March 25, 2013, 09:03:39 am: Nice bows...Pappy n Paul. Somebody's gonna be happy, happy, happy!! :)
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Post by: rps3 on March 25, 2013, 10:10:44 am: "Nice bows...Pappy n Paul. Somebody's gonna by happy, happy, happy!!"

I second that.
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Post by: blackhawk on March 25, 2013, 10:16:43 am: Awesome guys...thanks for posting pics of your progress...

I need to get humping on mine..but I'll be taking it slow..n work on it here n there...;)
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Post by: coaster500 on March 25, 2013, 12:18:04 pm: Yea Pappy, my kind of meat maker :)

I like it!!!!
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Post by: Carson (CMB) on March 25, 2013, 01:22:55 pm: That is looking sweet Pappy. Coaster, it looks like you took care of the problem to me. That thing is gorgeous, and I would be more than happy to receive it.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Stringman on March 25, 2013, 07:41:49 pm: Lots a top shelf work floating around on this post. Hope I can step up my end game and "fit in".

Scott
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: turtle on March 25, 2013, 09:07:42 pm: Broke out a stave yesterday but ran into a nasty defect when i got the back worked down. Think i can still get a bow out of it but not what im after for this trade. >:(

Hopefully i can find time to start again this weekend. I have a quarter of an osage log that i cut at least 8 years ago that im going to break out. Im sure the KING wont let me down. ;D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Dvshunter on March 26, 2013, 02:50:11 pm: I shipped my bow out today. It's finally heading west and should be there Thursday.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 26, 2013, 03:41:23 pm: West? Im east of you Dave.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: _Jon_ on March 26, 2013, 05:52:56 pm: Well here's a sad story, but one with a happy ending I believe. :)

I sent my trade bow out last week. I was at the Expedition when I yelled towards the house and asked polite as can be for my bride to bring out the bow in the library with the black bow sock wrapped around it so I could ship it out. She being such a wonderful lady done me the favor. I shipped the bow along with a few items inside to a fellow in Texas. Well I was at Twin Oaks last weekend and I pulled another bow out to shot our practice range and almost had a heart attack when I seen the bow I was to send in the bow trade come making it's way outa that black bow sock. I forgot I had two black bow socks. So I ponder for a moment and I call quick like to the fellow I was doing the trade with and he chuckled at me because he had a very fine bow Will had made me sitting in his living room in ole Texas! I offered up my apologizes's and he said no problem and he'd send me ole Will's bow back to Tennessee and I'd send him the one I made back in return. I plan to send the one I made for him this week. :)

I guess the moral of the story is always make sure you s3end the right item to the right person, when going to the Post Office.

I told the guys at Twin Oaks my mistake and they all had a good laugh at my expense, that was justly due of course. I for sure made a mistake, but I believe it will all work out in the end. :)
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Post by: JLoranger on March 26, 2013, 06:07:41 pm: Shipped last night. My recipient should have it in hand Friday or Saturday depending on the whole Easter thing.
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Post by: blackhawk on March 26, 2013, 06:11:50 pm: Oh my Jon....what a story.....you know your never gonna hear the end of it from those guys too...lol....glad you got it all worked out....yeeesh.
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Post by: coaster500 on March 26, 2013, 08:05:35 pm: LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I had a similar thing happen in the trad on TG except I was the one that was shipped the wrong bow ..... Dang it was a nice son of a gun to!!!!

I shipped it back to my panicked builder and it should be there today...

Hey stuff happens and the older I get the more it does :)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: bushboy on March 26, 2013, 09:46:37 pm: K,got bout 400 through her and not a peep,final tiller check would be great!got 10# to play if need be.this is only my 2nd molly and this one is pretty short!thx's!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Cardboard_Duck on March 26, 2013, 09:49:44 pm: Nice bow bushboy! You sure are good at making ducks with your hand >:D

I'm just drooling over all of these bows lately just hoping one is coming my way :) Both my wife and the mail lady are getting sick of me asking if I have any packages...
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: lostarrow on March 26, 2013, 11:06:07 pm: Quote
Nice bow bushboy! You sure are good at making ducks with your hand
That's awesome bushboy! Great job on the bow.
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Post by: coaster500 on March 27, 2013, 08:44:17 pm: Sweet bushboy !!!!

Looks great from here :)
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Post by: SLIMBOB on March 27, 2013, 11:58:12 pm: Bushboy...Looks good to my eye. Nice!

OK, last set of pics on this one. Got it to 26 of the 27 inches I need. I'm close on the tiller but could use another set of eyes. Any thoughts??? Anyone???
The handle is set back a bit and is just flexing a tad at 26 inches. I'll finish the tiller up, dress 'er up, shoot the fire out of it, and send it east.....of India. :)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: RyanY on March 28, 2013, 02:31:50 am: Got mine shipped out! ;D
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Post by: bubby on March 28, 2013, 06:07:23 am: nice bend slimbob
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Post by: hunterbob on March 28, 2013, 10:25:37 am: the talent on this site just amazes me.
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Post by: Badly Bent on March 28, 2013, 10:40:48 am: Great looking bows bushboy & Slimbob.
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 28, 2013, 10:55:30 am: Im liking it BB, same to you Bob. Both tillers look great. Im ready to see more shipments and happy recip pics!
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Post by: bushboy on March 28, 2013, 01:29:51 pm: real nice slimbob,she's a curvy lady!looks well balanced to me!
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Post by: JonW on March 28, 2013, 02:28:23 pm: Shipped my trade bow out today. Something I wouldn't usually build, but came out good. Somebody east of me is getting a new bow nonetheless.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Cardboard_Duck on March 28, 2013, 05:49:44 pm: Quote from: JonW on March 28, 2013, 02:28:23 pm
Shipped my trade bow out today. Something I wouldn't usually build, but came out good. Somebody east of me is getting a new bow nonetheless.

I'm east of you.... I think. >:D

I have been driving my wife and the mail lady nuts waiting for a tube to show up :laugh:
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: JW_Halverson on March 28, 2013, 05:49:48 pm: Slimbob, that there is a fine, fine looking bow. Thanks for putting all the care and expertise into your work.

True, not every bow shipped in this exchange is up to this level. But it gives some of us something to aim for. Thanks for the inspiration. I kinda hope the person that gets this bow is a fairly new bowyer. That way they will get something they can copy, something that will teach a few new tricks!

Who knows what is out there for me, doesn't matter to me as much as it does the person that is making it for me. I'm gonna love it no matter what it is, so thanks!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: bubby on March 28, 2013, 05:54:51 pm: Who knows what is out there for me, doesn't matter to me as much as it does the person that is making it for me. I'm gonna love it no matter what it is, so thanks!

I cut a nice willow branch and tied a paracord string on it, should be there tomorrow >:D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: JW_Halverson on March 28, 2013, 06:01:47 pm: Coming from you Bubby, I'd hang it over my kitchen table.
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Post by: bubby on March 28, 2013, 06:04:20 pm: wish i'd a drawn you JW, i'd send 2 bows 3 days apart and that would be the first one
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Post by: JW_Halverson on March 28, 2013, 06:22:22 pm: And you know I would post pics of the willow and paracord! And more importantly, I'd deny ever receiving any second bow!!!
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Post by: SLIMBOB on March 28, 2013, 06:43:15 pm: JW....Thanks, but I'm not deserving of that. I like this bow. Maybe as much or more as any I've ever made, (I think I feel that way on most of 'em), but I look at the bows being made by many on PA, and I'm humbled. I struggle to some degree with every bow I make and this one's been no exception. It shoots good, lite in the hand, and I think it will hold together. Tillers good but could be better. Thanks for the compliment, I appreciate it. But a model of some kind it's not. No Sir.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: bubby on March 28, 2013, 07:12:56 pm: Quote from: JW_Halverson on March 28, 2013, 06:22:22 pm
And you know I would post pics of the willow and paracord! And more importantly, I'd deny ever receiving any second bow!!!

and i'd deny sending one >:D ;D

slimbob it's a well made and tillered bow, lots of guys on here could use that as a model ;)
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Post by: SLIMBOB on March 28, 2013, 07:33:05 pm: Thanks bubby. Use one of Blackhawks, Pearl Drums, bubbys, weylins, PatBs, PatMs, Keenans, misslemasters, Badly Bents, JWs, Osage Outlaws, simsons etc...Lot's to choose from. Better models.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: coaster500 on March 28, 2013, 09:37:15 pm: Sweet tiller Bob.... That will make somebody very happy... maybe me O:)

I know what yo mean Bob I've made some bows that look pretty darn good but then you make one and shoot it for the Ohhhhhhh my ain't that sweet feeling :)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Pappy on March 29, 2013, 06:12:36 am: Tiller looks good to me. Not ready to ship yet but did get the skins sealed and the handle and shelf finished.Plan on putting te brain tanned grip on this weekend and then just need to shoot a bit more , zero in on the weight and seal it all up.Getting close.[I hope] ;) :)
Pappy
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: GregB on March 29, 2013, 09:31:42 am: Looks good slimbob! Got mine with first coat sealer on...deciding on what type of grip to make. Been busy this week since getting married Sunday...haven't been able to spend much time on the bow. May find some time today to add another coat or two of sealer, and maybe work on a grip.
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Post by: hunterbob on March 29, 2013, 10:18:08 am: congrats Greg.
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Post by: SLIMBOB on March 29, 2013, 10:26:09 am: Congratulations Greg. Bow building while in the "honeymoon" phase.....sweet.
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Post by: Badly Bent on March 29, 2013, 10:34:01 am: Got this mulberry ready to start putting the finish on. Came in at the low end of my recipients request for draw weight so I have a
very similar bow from buckthorn nearly finish tillered that may become the one to send. I'll show them both when finished and
maybe let you guys help me decide.
Greg
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Post by: SLIMBOB on March 29, 2013, 11:23:22 am: Very nice Greg. Sweet bend in the bad boy. Got a Mulberry stave drying now that I want to tackle this summer. May call on you for some insight as I've never worked Mulberry.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: coaster500 on March 29, 2013, 11:46:49 am: I'm liking that Mulberry, very nice tiller !!!

I've done a couple Mulberry's and I love the caramel color they take on with age....

Since we have the time I may add one more to the list of possibles.... cut this one in half flipped it and did a Z splice..... a bit of snake and linesup pretty good.... we'll see

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/TradeBow1029_zpsc492490b.jpg)
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Post by: coaster500 on March 29, 2013, 11:51:44 pm: Wow !!! Have you ever picked up a bow for the first time, grabbed a batch of arrows, sent them on there way only to see about as a perfect group as you are capable of producing???

I got home today and found a tube on the porch. It had address from Ontario Canada!!!! I opened the tube that actually came with instructions “open here and slide off over tips” … got the open here part but slide??? NOT, this thing was wrapped like a mummy!!! Once I was successful I saw a sweet Red Elm bow…. Tips so refined they could double as spearheads and a fitted grip with a leather wrap that was done perfectly. The string looks to be fast flight with fur?? Silencers. The string quality is excellent and looks like it will last a very long time. The limbs were trapped and the handle shows the rich caramel center of the elm heart.

Now the best part and this is not an exaggeration……. This bow for me is about as accurate and repeatable a bow as I have ever shot. It has a mellow feel but sends an arrow with plenty of speed, no shock, whisper quiet and a rare ability to eat arrows in a fairly wide spine range!!! This is a very unusual thing for me and selfbows. Normally I need to play around a bit to find that spine sweet spot but this is not the case here.

I have a half dozen Red Elm staves in the shop and this bow has me excited about the prospect of what might be produced though this will be hard to compete with.

We have some quality bowyers here on PA and I feel extremely fortunate that Jeremy Loranger, who by the way lives on Kipps lane, drew my name for the trade…. I'll post a shooter video when the weather and time permit…..

Jeremy Thank You so much for the thought and craftsman ship you put into this bow. I will hunt this one for sure!!!!

Kipp

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/DSC_6244Sensorpost_zpsbc5b058b.jpg)(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/fulldraw_post_zpsf2ee2980.jpg)
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Post by: Badly Bent on March 30, 2013, 12:09:45 am: That is one smooth looking bow you got there Kip, real nice work Jeremy. :)
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Post by: soy on March 30, 2013, 01:30:18 am: Nice!congratulations
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Post by: hedgeapple on March 30, 2013, 01:35:17 am: Bent, that mulberry is just stunning. The tiller is what dreams are made of.
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Post by: bubby on March 30, 2013, 06:07:43 am: your a lucky dog kip, Bub
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 30, 2013, 08:46:37 am: Great job Jeremy! Kip Winger Im with bub on this one, your a lucky dog man.
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Post by: coaster500 on March 30, 2013, 12:23:41 pm: Thanks guys..... I wish you could all feel just how nice this bow shoots !!!

Jeremy thanks again :)
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Post by: SLIMBOB on March 30, 2013, 12:46:17 pm: Sweet bow Kip. One to be proud of. Great job Jeremy. Looks to have spot on perfect tiller and sweet finish work.
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Post by: blackhawk on March 30, 2013, 01:22:34 pm: Greg...pretty up that mulberry n send it ;)

Congrats kippers...and good job jeremy :)
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Post by: Dvshunter on March 30, 2013, 06:00:16 pm: Got wind my trade bow arrived safely at its new home. What a relief. Um still waiting on my tg how to make its way home or back to me. Now I just have to watch as these beauties develope and maybe make it my way.
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Post by: bcbull on March 31, 2013, 01:26:10 am: Got my bow man DVDs made a dandy uv all seen pics he posted of it my camera won't work I have no service ....where in workin I'm thrilled with the bow. It really deserves to be a bow of the mo recipient. Thanks Dave can't wait to take a elk with it Brock
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Post by: coaster500 on March 31, 2013, 05:42:04 pm: Congrats Brock!!!! DV make one heck of a bow!!!!
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Post by: Knapper on March 31, 2013, 10:25:10 pm: OK> tips on and one layer of kevlar. Sinew on osage is like a bullet proof jacket on a steel plate >:D
Knapper
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: JLoranger on April 01, 2013, 12:29:36 am: Hey Kipp,
So glad the bow got to you safely, I was a bit antsy all week imagining the horrible things that might happen to it in transit lol. I am overjoyed you like it, especially after the struggle she put up. Made my week for sure! Enjoy, hope she treats ya well for years to come!

@ blackhawk, SLIMBOB, PEARL DRUMS,Badly Bent, and anyone I missed,
Thanks so much guys, this was my first trade / first bow I've made for anyone other than myself and I have enjoyed it greatly. I will definitely be doing this again!
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Post by: randman on April 01, 2013, 12:53:43 am: Loranger, that sure is a beauty. Kip's a lucky guy for sure. Greg, that mulberry looks just fine (as usual). Go ahead and send it on, I'll take any Badley Bent bow you want to send me , low end of the weight range or not ;)

Myself, I've moved on from Plan A to Plan B (nice ocean spray 'B' shaped bow) and today I needed some wood for the smoker (mmmm pulled pork) so I roughed out a couple of nice Hazel staves that could be great candidates for Plan C and D (If I need em) Don't think I'll need em though this Ocean Spray stave is pretty stout and should get to my guy's weight range no problem. Just need to do a little steam bending on one limb to get it to match up with the other limb.
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Post by: Pappy on April 01, 2013, 07:28:00 am: Well she is coming along,got the handle and grip done a several coats of sealer on the skins,needs a little more shooting and Maybe a few more pounds taken off.
Still holding lots of reflex so is is a shooter for sure. Hope they like it. :) :)
Pappy
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on April 01, 2013, 08:18:41 am: Lookin good ol timer! I hope you pen my name on it soon!
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Post by: blackhawk on April 01, 2013, 08:55:39 am: Nice retained reflex pappy...someone's gonna be happy with that ;D
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Post by: lesken2011 on April 01, 2013, 09:10:06 am: Lookin good, Pappy!! AAWWW, MAN, she looks like a righty. Too bad for us lefties. :'(
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Post by: Badly Bent on April 01, 2013, 10:19:33 am: That bow looks perfect Pappy.
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Post by: autologus on April 01, 2013, 10:38:55 am: Wow that thing is a beauty Pappy. What kind of snakes are those?

Grady
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Post by: SLIMBOB on April 01, 2013, 10:45:40 am: That's a looker Pappy.
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Post by: Pappy on April 01, 2013, 10:49:22 am: Some kind of Arkansas river snake is all I know,has a lot of yellow and been waiting several years for just the right project to use it on.It's just one snake not a pair. :)
Pappy
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Post by: Dvshunter on April 01, 2013, 10:51:09 am: Looks great pappy.
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Post by: JLoranger on April 01, 2013, 12:33:21 pm: Gorgeous bow pappy!
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Post by: Will H on April 01, 2013, 01:16:15 pm: I'm pretty sure that skin is a Brazos river snake. It's a heck of a bow, shoots great and holds a ton of reflex. Wish it was goin to me... >:D
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on April 01, 2013, 01:17:07 pm: Quote from: JLoranger on April 01, 2013, 12:29:36 am

@ blackhawk, SLIMBOB, PEARL DRUMS,Badly Bent, and anyone I missed,
Thanks so much guys, this was my first trade / first bow I've made for anyone other than myself and I have enjoyed it greatly. I will definitely be doing this again!

Thats why we do it Jeremy, you have the right attitude about the swap. Goood job!
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Post by: Cardboard_Duck on April 01, 2013, 01:23:05 pm: Sweet bows guys!!! I'm drooling over all of them, patiently waiting by the mailbox :)
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Post by: coaster500 on April 01, 2013, 01:53:38 pm: Pappy!!!! somebodys gonna be HaaaaaaaaPPyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!

Quote from: PEARL DRUMS on April 01, 2013, 01:17:07 pm
Quote from: JLoranger on April 01, 2013, 12:29:36 am

@ blackhawk, SLIMBOB, PEARL DRUMS,Badly Bent, and anyone I missed,
Thanks so much guys, this was my first trade / first bow I've made for anyone other than myself and I have enjoyed it greatly. I will definitely be doing this again!

Thats why we do it Jeremy, you have the right attitude about the swap. Goood job!

I hope so Jeremy.... this little elm bow makes me smile eveytime I launch an arrow :)
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Post by: Stringman on April 01, 2013, 10:16:28 pm: My bow is all packaged up and headed to the post office in the morning. Pretty sure it's gonna be traveling northish... Sorry if that rules you out. ;D

Scott
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Post by: soy on April 01, 2013, 10:24:17 pm: I hope that resembles me being North ish >:D
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Post by: MWirwicki on April 02, 2013, 12:28:28 am: Had to catch up on this thread. Been really busy in the bowshop. There sure are some really nice bows being made here in the 2013 swap! Gotta get back on my trade bow.
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Post by: bushboy on April 02, 2013, 11:32:31 am: Got her all finished up!57" ntn ,55#@ 28" ,came in @ 15.8oz.am pleased at how it turned out.gonna send it south tomorrow.
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Post by: lesken2011 on April 02, 2013, 07:44:31 pm: I got excited at first when I saw this bow was going south. Then I saw where you live....almost everyone is south of you! ??? Maybe I'll get lucky!
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Post by: rps3 on April 03, 2013, 02:56:46 pm: Plan A came in too light, here is B. I might tweak the top toward the tip a bit yet and then decide how much braver I want to get in thinning the tips(http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q556/longbow60/tradeb/101_2045_zps719ebf70.jpg). Think I could take much more off those tips?(http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q556/longbow60/tradeb/101_2037_zps06888337.jpg)(http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q556/longbow60/tradeb/101_2040_zpsa864f2c2.jpg[img]http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q556/longbow60/tradeb/101_2036_zpsda9bb38b.jpg)[/img]
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Post by: rps3 on April 03, 2013, 02:58:22 pm: (http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q556/longbow60/tradeb/101_2040_zpsa864f2c2.jpg)(http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q556/longbow60/tradeb/101_2036_zpsda9bb38b.jpg)
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on April 03, 2013, 03:46:33 pm: Looks sweet Bob.
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Post by: autologus on April 03, 2013, 03:50:56 pm: That's a beauty.

Grady
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Post by: danny f on April 03, 2013, 05:55:23 pm: some great stuff being done. i need to get cracking on mine i have been abit busy over the last couple of weeks.
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Post by: JLoranger on April 03, 2013, 07:52:49 pm: Lookin good rps3!
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Post by: Badly Bent on April 03, 2013, 08:23:45 pm: Beautiful bend on that bow rps3, real good looking bow as well and looks like its gonna be a fast one too. Nice!
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Post by: rps3 on April 03, 2013, 08:40:47 pm: Thanks. Any opinions on wether or not I should take more off the tips?
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Post by: bubby on April 03, 2013, 09:01:38 pm: hows it feel, got any thump when ya shoot her
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Post by: rps3 on April 03, 2013, 10:02:51 pm: Thanks bubby, you answered my question for me. It shoots sweet, I am not taking any more wood off.
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Post by: steve b. on April 04, 2013, 12:07:35 am: If anyone is keeping track; my tradebow is underway................
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Post by: Pappy on April 04, 2013, 07:20:47 am: Tips look good to me,beautiful bow. :) I am sealing mine up right now came in 53@27 just what I wanted. I will post some pictures Monday, with the name covered of course. ;) All I can say is it is going North or was it South,maybe it was east ,wait , no maybe West. Guess I will just have to check and see. ;) ;D ;D ;D
Pappy
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Post by: burn em up chuck on April 04, 2013, 10:19:01 pm: yea, just checking in have a job and their working me hard. will last maybe 2 more weeks then back to work on plan b.

chuick
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Post by: Buckeye Guy on April 05, 2013, 10:32:07 am: Did I mention I don't enjoy the finish work so much !
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Post by: Carson (CMB) on April 05, 2013, 01:24:59 pm: That looks like a sweet shooter there rps. I love it.
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Post by: randman on April 05, 2013, 02:18:20 pm: X2 RPS! (or maybe X10 ;) ). That's looks like a beauty for sure....
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Post by: coaster500 on April 06, 2013, 12:04:01 pm: Sweet shooter RP!!!!

Very nice :)
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Post by: paulsemp on April 06, 2013, 01:11:39 pm: After thinking about making another one with a little longer draw I took this one back to the garage last night and played with the tiller. AS you can see in the pic I am past my draw and now am happy with it and still at high end of weight range. Going to take it shooting with Greg (badly bent) next week hopefully and then ship her out.
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Post by: blackhawk on April 06, 2013, 01:34:23 pm: Way to narrow those tips Paul...I agree with everyone else...send it ;)
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Post by: paulsemp on April 06, 2013, 01:38:05 pm: Quote from: blackhawk on April 06, 2013, 01:34:23 pm
Way to narrow those tips Paul...I agree with everyone else...send it ;)
To narrow? what is the saying " like the pot calling the kettle black" ::)
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Post by: rps3 on April 06, 2013, 02:23:48 pm: Looks good Paul.

I did a search on mailing bows and see that most suggest usps in a pvc tube. My bow has recurves on the end. Any suggestions on how to mail?
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on April 06, 2013, 03:01:47 pm: Bob I took two arrow boxes and made one long box. Its the only way I could ship a static recurve without mailing 4" PVC, which I wont pay for!
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Post by: Badly Bent on April 06, 2013, 03:10:49 pm: Great looking bow Paul, tiller seems right on at that long draw. Looking forward to seeing it shoot before you ship it.
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Post by: hedgeapple on April 06, 2013, 04:06:13 pm: Beautiful bow Paul. Love the curves. You got my address, right?
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Post by: rps3 on April 06, 2013, 04:33:14 pm: Sounds good Chris, thanks.
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Post by: Gordon on April 06, 2013, 11:02:21 pm: Well, I finally found some time to start my trade bow. For my recipient I decided to make a vine maple longbow – a style that is becoming a Pacific Northwest classic.

I started with a couple of vine maple billets that have been sitting in my wood bin since 2006. They still had the bark on but they were such nice billets that I decided it was worth the trouble scrapping it off (if you let the bark dry on vine maple it is a pain to get off)

(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy217/gferlitsch/PA%202013%20Trade%20Bow/P1010055.jpg)

I normally use a parallel limb design with vine maple, but I’m making the the bow longer than usual and will give the limbs a more pyramid profile.

(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy217/gferlitsch/PA%202013%20Trade%20Bow/P1010056.jpg)

Here are the limbs rough cut to width.

(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy217/gferlitsch/PA%202013%20Trade%20Bow/P1010059.jpg)

I then roughed out the limb thickness with my bandsaw.

(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy217/gferlitsch/PA%202013%20Trade%20Bow/P1010060.jpg)

Tomorrow I’m helping Weylin fit a take-down sleeve, but I’m hoping I can get these guys spliced and glued up before he gets here.
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Post by: Bryce on April 07, 2013, 12:22:09 am: Gordon your right on, we seem to have a regional style over here that spreads like wildfire.
Those look like some sweet VM billets. I have some billets I would like you input on.

These bows are looking really awesome guys! Keep it up!
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Post by: hedgeapple on April 07, 2013, 01:23:33 am: Gordon, I always love your bows. I'm excite to see this one take shape. Please keep us post.
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Post by: coaster500 on April 07, 2013, 11:54:07 am: Very nice work on those tips Paul ... bet you picked up a few fps :)

Looks like a couple of great billits Gordon. I've grown a real fondness for VM and can't wait to see another one of yours :)
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Post by: Knapper on April 07, 2013, 02:28:15 pm: Go men go! Nice bows RPS, Paul, gret lookers, bet they shoot the same.
Knapper
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Post by: Gordon on April 07, 2013, 02:55:06 pm: This morning I cut splices into each limb and glued them together. I checked the alignment after the joint was pinned and it is perfect. So far so good…

(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy217/gferlitsch/PA%202013%20Trade%20Bow/P1010061.jpg)

(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy217/gferlitsch/PA%202013%20Trade%20Bow/P1010062.jpg)

(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy217/gferlitsch/PA%202013%20Trade%20Bow/P1010064.jpg)
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Post by: Pappy on April 08, 2013, 07:27:26 am: Finished,finely. :) Here are a couple of pictures. :) It Should have a new home shortly. ;)
Pappy
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Post by: Cardboard_Duck on April 08, 2013, 07:45:53 am: Nice Pappy! Love that unstrung profile! Waitin' for more pics :)
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Post by: lesken2011 on April 08, 2013, 09:55:32 am: Watching with interest, Gordon. Nice job Pappy!!
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Post by: IdahoMatt on April 08, 2013, 12:20:54 pm: I sure cant wait for the next time there's a trade bow trade :-\. I am going to love to contribute. Such a neat idea of generosity.
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Post by: rps3 on April 08, 2013, 12:27:51 pm: Pappy, you should just trace your caul on a piece of paper and send it to me, that looks sweet. Cant wait to see yours finished too Gordon.
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Post by: turtle on April 08, 2013, 09:10:55 pm: Got my my plan c floor tillered yesterday and today i got the tips aligned and reflex evened out. My plan b never made it to floor tiller bcause i had a major brain fart while on the band saw. I now have half of a dogwood bow from plan a, and half a hickory bow from plan b. Might just splice em together and see what it ends up like and call it a hickwood bow ;). Plan on starting to long string plan c wednesday. Hopefully ive used up all my stupid mistakes till this ones finished. Am planning on having it at least finished enough to do final shooting in at the classic. Hmm.......maybe my victim will show up and unknowingly help with any final adjustments. >:D
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Post by: hunterbob on April 09, 2013, 07:42:10 pm: Sweet pappy.
Turtle hope you get one out of plan c and you dont have to splice a b and c together.
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Post by: hedgeapple on April 09, 2013, 09:49:16 pm: Pappy, that's a sweet looking bow. Someone is going to be very happy.

Gordon, I always love you bow and looking foreward to this as well.
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Post by: Elktracker on April 09, 2013, 11:18:12 pm: Took a short break on my bow, got her all heat treated now she is rehydrating should have some pics up soon
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Post by: Sidewinder on April 10, 2013, 03:14:53 pm: Got a call from UPS the other day and they have a package for me. I live rural an had a PO box listed and they dont deliver to PO boxes. Will pick it up in Wichita Friday. Looking forward to it.
I got motivated to get started on my trade bow and went out to the woodshed. Was diggin around in my stacks of golden staves and found one from the first batch of osage I had cut when I first got into this thing back in 2006. It is really clean 1/8-3/16 avg ring, good early to late ratios. Has a slight twist and delex on one end, 69" long right now. I think I will build it 62"/55@27. take out the twist and line things up. have a little relex and slightly flip the tips. Maybe some buff horn tip overlays for eye candy.
Killed a nice copperhead 31" and a milk snake at 60" the other day in the woodpile.First of the season. I think this bow is gonna get the milk snake with and black and orange scale pattern. It should look pretty cool. i will post progress as we go along. Danny
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Post by: Badly Bent on April 10, 2013, 05:33:42 pm: Just from the description of the trade bow your gonna build I came to a decision Danny.... I WANT THAT BOW! Can't wait to see it on my doorstep. ;)
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Post by: bubby on April 10, 2013, 06:50:42 pm: got one down to low brace, still undecided what he's gonna get, Bub
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Post by: MWirwicki on April 10, 2013, 08:36:06 pm: Had some time to work on my trade bow. Here are some pics on the tillering wall. She's firey red osage, one big character knothole just outside of the handle on the upper limb. Solid knot in the same place on the lower limb. Final stats are 45# @ 28 inches. Now to pretty her all up...
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Post by: paulsemp on April 10, 2013, 08:39:47 pm: that bow is sweet!
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Post by: bubby on April 10, 2013, 08:43:33 pm: that bow is so putty it just pops out at ya, Bub
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Post by: KellyG on April 10, 2013, 10:41:43 pm: Nice work. I have mine binding pretty well and since it is a shorty I am taking it very slow. It is only pulling about 18".
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Post by: Buckeye Guy on April 10, 2013, 11:07:51 pm: Matt
Just go ahead and send it to me !
Its perfect just the way it is !
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Post by: Gus on April 10, 2013, 11:57:23 pm: Dang Mr MWirwicki, that Red Lady looks plumb Sexy from here.

Still in a holding pattern on my trade bow.
Got her down to one ring and have been studying her since...
Vacillating between laying down a centerline or just picking up my drawknife and following the Wood.
Plus I've had some other projects get in front of it.
Prepping for the Classic not the least of them...

At this point I'm thinking I probably won't get Her roughed out till at the Classic.
Though I do often get Blind Sided by Inspiration...
Then I hold onto the drawknife as the Bow carves itself. :)

-gus
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Post by: soy on April 11, 2013, 02:30:09 am: Quote from: Gus on April 10, 2013, 11:57:23 pm
Dang Mr MWirwicki, that Red Lady looks plumb Sexy from here.

-gus

X2
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Post by: coaster500 on April 11, 2013, 04:02:29 am: Sweet Matt!!!!!

Great color in that piece O hedge :)
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Post by: Pappy on April 11, 2013, 07:37:05 am: That thing is looking good Matt. Sweet. I got mine all finished up and in the bow sock,may pull it out this weekend at the club shoot and give it one more whirl. I was going to ship it out but got a good suprise,the new owner is coming to the Classic,sweet,everyone knows how I hate shipping. :o ??? So I can put it right in His/Her hand. ;) :) :) :) If something happens and they can't make it I will ship right after. :) Got my fingers crossed. ;) :) Man their is some fine bows coming out of this place. :) Got to love it. :)
Pappy
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Post by: lesken2011 on April 11, 2013, 08:34:54 am: That one does look sweet, so far, Matt! Nice deep color on that wood, too!
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Post by: MWirwicki on April 11, 2013, 10:14:31 am: Thanks guys for the kind words. Sure wish I knew if the new owner was going to be at the Classic. Would be great to personally hand his/her the bow.
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on April 11, 2013, 10:17:44 am: Good looking stick of osage Matt. Great tiller to.
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Post by: danny f on April 11, 2013, 10:22:04 am: some beautiful bows, mwirwicki that osage looks great. i love how it gets darker with age.
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Post by: rps3 on April 11, 2013, 11:04:57 am: Cool looking bow Matt.
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Post by: autologus on April 11, 2013, 11:28:58 am: That's an amazing bow someone will be proud to put that to use. I'm jealous of all you guys going to the Classic I wish we had something like that here in Arkansas.

Grady
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Post by: Badly Bent on April 11, 2013, 11:41:40 am: Good looking bow for sure Matt!
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Post by: hunterbob on April 11, 2013, 12:24:11 pm: THERE IS SOME SWEET BOWS.
And pappy I will not be going to the classic so you can go ahead and mail it out. LOL.
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Post by: hedgeapple on April 11, 2013, 03:10:11 pm: Quote from: Pappy on April 11, 2013, 07:37:05 am
I was going to ship it out but got a good suprise,the new owner is coming to the Classic,sweet,everyone knows how I hate shipping. :o ??? So I can put it right in His/Her hand. ;) :) :) :) If something happens and they can't make it I will ship right after. :) Got my fingers crossed.
Pappy

Gee Pappy, way to announce who's getting the bow. Shoot, that narrows it down to about 40 folks. haha haha ;D
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Post by: Pappy on April 12, 2013, 07:06:18 am: Probably more than 40 hedge, ;) :) Sorry I was just so excited. ;) ;) Grady Arkansas ant that far. ;) Seems a lot of bows have been sent and lots almost ready, this thing may wind up way before the August deadline. ;) :) Any idea how many trades are complete Chris or Chris. ;) :) :)
Pappy
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Post by: stringstretcher on April 12, 2013, 08:53:35 am: Mine will be started and worked on at the classic. Going to try and find a special piece of wood for the one I am making. Who knows, if the one that I drew is at the classic, he or she might even help me on their own bow. Now wouldn't that be something....lol
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Post by: Roy on April 12, 2013, 08:56:37 am: he or she might even help me on their own bow.

Prolly be the only way they would get a good bow, Charlie Ole Boy.. :) ;)
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Post by: stringstretcher on April 12, 2013, 09:12:53 am: Well the one thing you can count on you ole coot, it will not be for you >:D >:D >:D 8)
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Post by: blackhawk on April 12, 2013, 09:19:35 am: Not sure pappy....need to tally them up...can't wait for you to hand me that bow in a few weeks 8)
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Post by: Pappy on April 12, 2013, 09:20:27 am: ;) ;D ;D ;D
Pappy
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Post by: danny f on April 12, 2013, 10:12:49 am: hi all, i have had time to get some more done on my trade bow today, i have got it tillered to my intended drawlength. and have come in bang on target so i hope i dont have to alter anything. i have been sanding and sanding and i little bit more sanding lol. i have got the handle to the shape i wanted too. it is getting there now. i have got one layer of tip overlays on and am going to put an elder tip overlay to finish but will do this after staining as i want it to stay white. i have also heat treated the bow. does the tiller look ok? thanks danny.
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/dfee82/IMG_0451_zpsc972dbf4.jpg) (http://s493.photobucket.com/user/dfee82/media/IMG_0451_zpsc972dbf4.jpg.html)
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/dfee82/IMG_0452_zpsd821d00e.jpg) (http://s493.photobucket.com/user/dfee82/media/IMG_0452_zpsd821d00e.jpg.html)
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/dfee82/IMG_0449_zps4f8a8fd9.jpg) (http://s493.photobucket.com/user/dfee82/media/IMG_0449_zps4f8a8fd9.jpg.html)
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/dfee82/IMG_0448_zpsa280e2da.jpg) (http://s493.photobucket.com/user/dfee82/media/IMG_0448_zpsa280e2da.jpg.html)
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/dfee82/IMG_0447_zpsc39b0085.jpg) (http://s493.photobucket.com/user/dfee82/media/IMG_0447_zpsc39b0085.jpg.html)
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Post by: bushboy on April 12, 2013, 02:53:01 pm: S000000 bummed out!!! My bow trade guy called only to tell me that his new bow pulled a splinter after a couple dozen arrows!he's a very nice guy!glad I still have time to make another or ten lol!
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on April 12, 2013, 03:22:33 pm: Good attitude!
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Post by: lesken2011 on April 12, 2013, 07:59:31 pm: That's a mighty sweet bend, Danny!! 8)

Sorry to hear about the splinter, BB.
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Post by: coaster500 on April 13, 2013, 10:44:23 pm: Sorry to hear that BB but your man got to play a while and gets a new bow to boot!!!!

Sweet!!!

Way go at it :)
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Post by: Josh B on April 13, 2013, 10:56:41 pm: Oh my! Beautiful work goin on! Pappy, Matt...you guys can just hand them bows to me. ;) You wouldn't have to mail em that way. (Might have to call an ambulance for me when my ticker quit from all the excitement though). I hope I get to see them handed to their new owners at least. That alone would make the trip worth it. As if there wasn't enough going on to make it worth while . ::) Josh
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Post by: uncleduck on April 14, 2013, 11:23:59 am: Got my BL tade bow worked out to 50# @24".... just have to tiller it out a couple more inches then shoot'er in
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Post by: Knapper on April 14, 2013, 03:38:04 pm: Mat that bow looks awesome, there's a place on the wall right next to last years if you want to go ahead and mail it. Danny, looks like your almost home with that one, looks great.
Took mine out of the mummy wrap yesterday and am just waiting for it to finish curing to put on the skin and mail it out. Sorry to my recip. It won't be at the classic. Wish I was, but maybe next year.
Knapper
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Post by: coaster500 on April 15, 2013, 02:27:33 am: Finally got a chance to shoot the trade bow today but still didn't have a camera person so this was the best I could do. Please forgive my form I've been told my shoulders are shot so my method it a bit weird but works for me.

Jeremy this bow really shoots sweet... very easy on these ailing shoulders and puts an arrow right where it is supposed to :)

Thank you again... I am truly enjoying your work.........

Click the picture for the video...........

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/th_Tradebowshooting003_zps2cb653b9.jpg) (http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/Tradebowshooting003_zps2cb653b9.mp4)

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/th_Tradebowshooting002_zps56993d7f.jpg) (http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/Tradebowshooting002_zps56993d7f.mp4)
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Post by: Josh B on April 15, 2013, 02:43:13 am: Coaster.....you dirty dog! >:( What a tease! :laugh: Lol! Josh
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Post by: JLoranger on April 15, 2013, 08:00:03 pm: Glad to hear it Kip! Nice to see it in action too!!! :D JL
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Post by: Carson (CMB) on April 15, 2013, 09:41:25 pm: I know this bow trade is about giving, but some of these bows being posted got me wanting and wishing!! :) :)
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Post by: KellyG on April 15, 2013, 10:41:31 pm: Well I have this shorty pulling about 21" so far. I only have about 4 more inches to go. It is most likely getting a couple layers of sinew.
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e383/gillk/IMG_4293_zps684f00e2.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/gillk/media/IMG_4293_zps684f00e2.jpg.html)
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Post by: Badly Bent on April 15, 2013, 11:27:55 pm: Looks real good on the bend Kelly, whats the length on that one? Looks like osage?
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Post by: Josh B on April 15, 2013, 11:30:28 pm: Sorry Kip, I wasn't smart enough to figure out that was a video! :-[ I thought you were just being a wise guy and posting a pic of nothing. ::) Oh well, certainly not my first brain fart and definitely not my last. That being said, after watching the vids all I can say is WOW! Beautifully done Sir! Josh
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Post by: Sidewinder on April 16, 2013, 12:48:52 am: Josh, I'm as dimwitted as you are. I did'nt realize it was video either till you said something.

Nice bow Kip. Someones gonna be a happy camper. Danny
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Post by: Gordon on April 16, 2013, 01:17:36 am: This weekend I had some time to work on my trade bow. Here is a picture of the bow after it was spliced together and floor tillered.

(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy217/gferlitsch/PA%202013%20Trade%20Bow/P1010066.jpg)

I decided to flip the tips a bit. Here is a picture of the bow in the form. I used a heat gun to make the bends.

(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy217/gferlitsch/PA%202013%20Trade%20Bow/P1010067.jpg)

The bow with both tips flipped.

(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy217/gferlitsch/PA%202013%20Trade%20Bow/P1010070.jpg)

Here is my first brace. Tiller was pretty good out of the chute.

(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy217/gferlitsch/PA%202013%20Trade%20Bow/P1010072.jpg)

Next I shaped the handle and then shaped and glued on horn overlays for the tip.

(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy217/gferlitsch/PA%202013%20Trade%20Bow/P1010073.jpg)

(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy217/gferlitsch/PA%202013%20Trade%20Bow/P1010075.jpg)

I tillered the bow to 30” but came in a little underweight at 52#. I’ve never made a vine maple bow this long and underestimated the limb thickness. Oh well it’s still a decent bow.

(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy217/gferlitsch/PA%202013%20Trade%20Bow/P1010076.jpg)

(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy217/gferlitsch/PA%202013%20Trade%20Bow/P1010077.jpg)
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Post by: hedgeapple on April 16, 2013, 01:29:18 am: Kelly, nice looking bend. I can see 5 more inches out of it. You'll be bending every fiber.

Gordon, great job as always. I've got to ask though. The tips look to flipped more unstrung than they do braced or drawn, are they working a bit or is that just my imagination?
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Post by: Gordon on April 16, 2013, 01:52:44 am: Dave, I did not make the tips static - they bend a little.

Also I lost a some of the bend during the tillering process.
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Post by: Pappy on April 16, 2013, 06:51:05 am: Good looking bow just the Same Gordon,nice bend. 53 sounds good to me. :)
Kelly that shorty is looking good also,should be more happy folks around here soon. :)
Pappy
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Post by: Knapper on April 16, 2013, 09:32:16 am: KellyG, now that's what I'm talking about :) love those bendy bows! Gordon, sweeeeet bow!
Knapper
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Post by: lesken2011 on April 16, 2013, 09:33:12 am: Looking good Kelly and Gordon. I still can't see Coaster's video even after joining photo bucket, but I'm sure it's a nice one!!
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Post by: hedgeapple on April 16, 2013, 09:42:44 am: Gordan, thanks. I hope you weren't thinking that I was critizing. I was just curious, that's all. :)
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Post by: Gordon on April 16, 2013, 10:26:28 am: I didn't think that at all Dave. It seemed like a reasonable question.
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Post by: blackhawk on April 16, 2013, 11:01:00 am: Awesome Gordon...:)
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Post by: coaster500 on April 16, 2013, 12:11:24 pm: Kelly looks like you're bending sweet!!

Gordon you're really moving along !!! That's looking great :)

Quote from: Sidewinder on April 16, 2013, 12:48:52 am
Josh, I'm as dimwitted as you are. I did'nt realize it was video either till you said something.

Nice bow Kip. Someones gonna be a happy camper. Danny

Sidwinder the happy camper is me :)

Just showing off the sweet bow JLoranger/Jeremy built for me.... My Victums bow is still in process... I finished and shipped my TG bow so now I can focus 100%...
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Post by: Badly Bent on April 16, 2013, 08:16:14 pm: Looking good Gordon, has those graceful lines and smooth tiller that you always do so well.
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Post by: beetlebailey1977 on April 16, 2013, 09:32:35 pm: Looking sweet Gordon!
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Post by: turtle on April 16, 2013, 09:41:06 pm: Finaly got to work on mine yesterday and today. Its 60"ttt 8" handle and riser tillered out to 28 for safety. Have at least 100 arrows thru her and its about 1 pound over my victims upper specs at his draw length. Will put on tip overlays tommorrow and then just need to shoot some more and dress her up. Will post more pics when its done.
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Post by: KellyG on April 16, 2013, 10:20:13 pm: Badly bent it is a 50" osage. I backed it with paper for now. Just for insurance during tillering. I may add some sinew later. if I can get 4" inches out of it I will be happy.
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Post by: MWirwicki on April 16, 2013, 10:33:12 pm: Nice looking bow, Turtle. Someone's gonna be thrilled!
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Post by: lesken2011 on April 16, 2013, 10:48:39 pm: Looks really nice, Turtle!!
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Post by: rps3 on April 16, 2013, 11:00:17 pm: Great looking bows. I would be excited to shoot any that have been shown so far. I have mine shot in, now just have to bundle it up and send it on its way. I hope the postman is gentle.
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Post by: wildkatt on April 16, 2013, 11:03:44 pm: 8)OK I havent been posting much. Some GREAT bows this year. ;D So Heres where my recipients Bow is at so far. >:D Just a tease Hope y-all like it. >:D

Katt
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Post by: MWirwicki on April 17, 2013, 12:04:08 am: Lookin' good so far, Katt!
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Post by: hedgeapple on April 17, 2013, 01:25:02 am: I've re-layed out my trade bow. The last several bows I've built have been pushing the draw limits, weight and width a bit. So, I wanted to be a bit safe on this one. BUT. 1 3/4 wide, 66" long osage stave for a 26" draw, bendy handle bow it just OVER kill. I"m going to drop it to 60 ntn and 1 1/2 roughed out, probably getting near 1 1/4 after finishing the sanding.

Do you think this stave wil make a bow. Two rings equal 1/2" and not bad early to late ratio either.
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Post by: Pappy on April 17, 2013, 06:11:23 am: It should be OK if you ant going to heavy,clean looking stave,not wild about the thickness of the early ring but have seen a lot worse. :)
Pappy
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Post by: MWirwicki on April 17, 2013, 12:37:20 pm: Is that Mulberry? For the bendy, you will likely end up near the 1-1/4 inch mark. Mine tend to be 1-1/8 but that's with osage.
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Post by: darwin on April 17, 2013, 01:05:41 pm: Ok just an update for those keeping track of who is posting. I am just about done floor tillering and will be steaming recurves soon I really like this stave so im trying to take it slow to make sure it comes out how i want. I'm a little self conscious of it at this point so i will wait to show pictures until i get it a little further along
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Post by: coaster500 on April 19, 2013, 10:41:23 am: Nice bow Turtle !!!

Lookin good Kat but where be the horse hair ????? :)
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Post by: KellyG on April 20, 2013, 12:37:15 am: well that shorty decided it did not want to be a bow she blew at a knot about 10" from the tip. Might get a kids bow out of it later. On to plan B. I will be chasing a ring on another stave tomorrow. I will keep plan b simple a long bow of hedge and if I get it tillered and shot in I will add some skins. Sorry ******** no short bow.
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Post by: coaster500 on April 20, 2013, 12:40:14 am: Sorry Kelly a shorty would have been cool .... Next ;)
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Post by: wildkatt on April 20, 2013, 12:06:52 pm: :) Coaster, LOL Cant put hair on all of em. I tried something new for me >:D. the Tips on this one are Buffalo bone from one of the 2 i shoot with a bow couple years ago. Hope %^(^&$%&@& Likes it done shot in and ready to go. Will post some pics b4 it goes out mon.

Katt
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Post by: Gordon on April 21, 2013, 06:11:17 pm: I shot in my trade bow over the week and was not happy that I came in under weight. So I decided to lightly temper the belly to see if I could boost the bow’s performance. I’ve had mixed results tempering vine maple so I knew I was taking a chance by doing this. If it turned out poorly I would have to chuck the bow and start over. Fortunately tempering had the desired effect and with a little re-tillering I ended up adding about 7 pounds - which put me where I wanted to be.

Here is the bow immediately after tempering. Some of the reflex pulled out when I re-tillered the bow but it settled in at 2.5” of reflex at rest. Not a bad result. Now I will stain and put a finish on the bow.

(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy217/gferlitsch/PA%202013%20Trade%20Bow/P1010078.jpg) (http://s793.photobucket.com/user/gferlitsch/media/PA%202013%20Trade%20Bow/P1010078.jpg.html)
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Post by: lesken2011 on April 21, 2013, 06:36:55 pm: Way to save her, Gordon!!
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Post by: rps3 on April 21, 2013, 07:29:33 pm: I think you should chuck it Gordon, you can even put it in my garbage can...wont be the first time I pulled something out of the trash.
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Post by: MWirwicki on April 21, 2013, 08:09:16 pm: Nice save, Gordon. Looks real nice so far.
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Post by: Gordon on April 21, 2013, 08:33:17 pm: I stained the bow with light brown leather dye. Then I’m going to put a Tru-Oil finish over that. Here are a couple of pictures of the stained bow.

(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy217/gferlitsch/PA%202013%20Trade%20Bow/P1010083.jpg) (http://s793.photobucket.com/user/gferlitsch/media/PA%202013%20Trade%20Bow/P1010083.jpg.html)

(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy217/gferlitsch/PA%202013%20Trade%20Bow/P1010090.jpg) (http://s793.photobucket.com/user/gferlitsch/media/PA%202013%20Trade%20Bow/P1010090.jpg.html)
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Post by: Badly Bent on April 21, 2013, 09:55:00 pm: Looking nice Gordon. I like your finishing techniques, I learned some good things about finishing from your past tutorial.
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Post by: beetlebailey1977 on April 21, 2013, 09:57:12 pm: I am liking it Gordon....looking good. Like the tips overlays.
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Post by: Bryce on April 21, 2013, 10:23:13 pm: Way to be with the heat Gordo
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Post by: SLIMBOB on April 21, 2013, 10:35:12 pm: Nice work Gordon. Seen lot's of sweet bows under way. This trade has been really cool for me, and I appreciate PA for doing it and the guys running it.
Got a little work in on plan B today for the first time in a few weeks. 66" knotty Osage. Thin rings and a high crown. About 2 1/2" natural setback in the handle. 1 1/2" wide bendy handle if I can keep it together. Plan A is finished and I've been shooting her every day for a few weeks. Love the bow! Was gonna send it, but decided to wait and finish plan B and see which I like better. Send that one. Got a day comin' Saturday with a few bow makin' friends and I will try and finish her up then. Love makin' bows!
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Post by: lostarrow on April 22, 2013, 09:49:46 am: Plan "A" looks pretty damn good to me ! looking forward to seeing plan "B".
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Post by: autologus on April 22, 2013, 12:55:44 pm: Wow Plan A looks great and Plan B looks to be equally great.

Grady
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on April 22, 2013, 01:03:00 pm: Great looking bows and progress.

The shipping deadline will be here before we know it, dont let it sneak up on ya'!
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Post by: SLIMBOB on April 22, 2013, 10:24:05 pm: Thanks lostarrow, Grady and Pearl. I like plan A a lot. The wood is probably twice as dense as the knotty stave, and it shoots really sweet. Plan B has me intrigued though. Lots of knots, but pipe straight otherwise. Chased a ring on it back in Feb. Had a few very minor tear outs. With thicker rings I would have sanded them out no prob, but not on these slivers. So I took it down another ring just to be safe Got it clean, clean this time. We'll see. :)
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Post by: bushboy on April 22, 2013, 11:05:15 pm: Yes,am doing a 41day in the bush then 10 out so I must make haste when I head south!
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Post by: MWirwicki on April 22, 2013, 11:47:54 pm: Slim, if you decide to send Plan B, I'll tell you my address for your Plan A. Unless of course you send Plan B to me. Ahh what the hell, just send both to me. >:D
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Post by: SLIMBOB on April 23, 2013, 12:18:28 am: Been Jonesin' for a crack at that "Firey Red Osage" since I first layed eyes on it! Very sweet!
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Post by: bubby on April 23, 2013, 05:12:50 pm: some progress here, maple backed epe with some epe tips and around 2" of glued in reflex, 62" ttt(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/101_4211_zps1fd2cf73.jpg) (http://s623.photobucket.com/user/bubncheryl/media/101_4211_zps1fd2cf73.jpg.html)
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Post by: coaster500 on April 23, 2013, 06:03:57 pm: Lookin good Bubby!!!!
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Post by: paulsemp on April 23, 2013, 06:16:40 pm: Looks good Bub! I was lucky to get a Bubby bow last year in the trade and its a sweet shooter!
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Post by: bubby on April 23, 2013, 06:52:21 pm: thank's kip, thanks paul glad ya liked it
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Post by: soy on April 23, 2013, 08:05:46 pm: looking good bub ;)
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Post by: lesken2011 on April 23, 2013, 08:27:10 pm: Looks sweet, Bub!! 8)
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Post by: SLIMBOB on April 23, 2013, 08:30:56 pm: Looks good bubby.
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Post by: paulsemp on April 24, 2013, 09:58:15 pm: Done, ships out tomorrow to the lower 48
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Post by: soy on April 24, 2013, 10:19:24 pm: Oh boy ....fingers crossed
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Post by: country on April 24, 2013, 10:20:47 pm: Very nice .. send her down about halfway to the lower 48 ::)
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Post by: MWirwicki on April 24, 2013, 11:28:51 pm: Sure like that one, Paul. There's some lucky person out there.
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Post by: osage outlaw on April 24, 2013, 11:46:34 pm: I haven't kept up on this thread like I should have. Maybe I'll have a slow night at work tomorrow and get caught up.

I just served the string on my trade bow. All I need to do is add a bit of leather to the arrow pass to keep it quiet and she is all done. I hope ******* likes it.
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Post by: coaster500 on April 25, 2013, 12:03:13 am: Paul that is a sweet lookin bow.... somebody will be very happy !!!
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on April 25, 2013, 11:12:44 am: All of Pauls bows have sweet lines, these one is no exception.
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Post by: Bryce on April 25, 2013, 05:06:24 pm: Let the tillering begin

(http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh544/bryceott/null.jpg)
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Post by: ionicmuffin on April 25, 2013, 05:16:39 pm: ok, now im interested! is that vinemaple there bryce?
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Post by: Bryce on April 25, 2013, 05:25:56 pm: Sure is :)
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Post by: ionicmuffin on April 25, 2013, 05:32:11 pm: hmm, well id like to see how this one turns out, they all seem turn out well.
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Post by: bubby on April 25, 2013, 05:49:05 pm: great looking bow paul, hey pinecone is that gonna get a west coast stamp on it
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Post by: Bryce on April 25, 2013, 06:35:31 pm: Quote from: bubby on April 25, 2013, 05:49:05 pm
great looking bow paul, hey pinecone is that gonna get a west coast stamp on it

It's possible ;)
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Post by: Shiloh on April 25, 2013, 08:03:34 pm: Hey Bryce, quick question on vine maple if you've got a second: I don't know if you've ever tried it, but how would you say VM takes to steam bending? I've got a decent stave laid out, but the tips lay off-center a little bit.
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Post by: Bryce on April 25, 2013, 08:23:47 pm: Quote from: Shiloh on April 25, 2013, 08:03:34 pm
Hey Bryce, quick question on vine maple if you've got a second: I don't know if you've ever tried it, but how would you say VM takes to steam bending? I've got a decent stave laid out, but the tips lay off-center a little bit.

Works real good:)
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Post by: Shiloh on April 25, 2013, 08:51:26 pm: Awesome! Thanks a bunch.
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Post by: Badly Bent on April 25, 2013, 10:02:18 pm: That finished out real nice looking Paul. :)
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Post by: Pappy on April 26, 2013, 06:39:05 am: All looking good,if all works out I will be delivering mine next week
in person. :) :)
Pappy
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Post by: bubby on April 26, 2013, 03:09:47 pm: that will make somebody real happy Pappy
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Post by: MWirwicki on April 26, 2013, 03:27:28 pm: All I gotta do is put on a leather grip and make a string for my recipient's bow. Maybe he/she will be at the Classic. I'm bringing it along to finish.
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Post by: k-hat on April 26, 2013, 05:21:49 pm: Time to post some progress. Finally got this one to tiller, it's a hick-backed-osage elb (not following 5/8 rule though). First for me. This may or may not be my trade bow, depending on how it works out. I glued in some perry reflex. She's a beast to get strung. I didn't have a string long enough, so just stuck a rope on at "zero" brace to get a looksee.

(http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/k-hat/100_1698.jpg) (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/k-hat/media/100_1698.jpg.html)

(http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/k-hat/100_1699.jpg) (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/k-hat/media/100_1699.jpg.html)

(http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/k-hat/100_1697.jpg) (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/k-hat/media/100_1697.jpg.html)

I have no idea what the weight is so far. It feels like 80+ (if i yanked all the way to my cheek, which i couldn't :o)but i expect she feels deceivingly high. On the wall before she flipped sideways i got about 35# at 15" with the nylon rope).

At first it looked like the upper had a hingy area about 10" from the tip, but the circles seem to indicate she's fine (I zoomed in and the curve of the circle follows the back almost perfectly):

(http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/k-hat/hbolbtiller.jpg) (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/k-hat/media/hbolbtiller.jpg.html)

The inner thirds on top and bottom look a touch stiff to me, which means they are a lot stiffer than they look given the low brace. Any comments on tiller are welcome!
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Post by: k-hat on April 26, 2013, 05:26:46 pm: Since both hick and osage are both Texas woods, and she's gonna get Texas Longhorn overlays, think i'll call her a Texas Longbow ;) ::)
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on April 26, 2013, 06:45:11 pm: Are you trying to make a heavy weight bow Kevin?
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Post by: okie64 on April 26, 2013, 06:50:00 pm: Lots of great lookin bows being posted here. Texas longbow sounds ok Kevin but Oklahoma longbow sounds so much better ;D
Got 5 coats of tung oil on a hackberry with zebrawood tips. This might be "the one."
(http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee503/Jamey_Burkhart/D72F428B-9020-4109-9ECD-BAF4F1A4E9BC-5745-00000F939B572217.jpg)

Heres a crappy pic of the full draw, had to do it by myself from my phone, but Im pretty happy with the tiller.
(http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee503/Jamey_Burkhart/896CC154-FF27-49BA-BC09-EE164BF5F48C-5745-00000F9568B9C62B.jpg)
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Post by: bubby on April 26, 2013, 06:53:51 pm: Quote from: PEARL DRUMS on April 26, 2013, 06:45:11 pm
Are you trying to make a heavy weight bow Kevin?

maybe he drew fishfinder pearlie
lookin' good okie
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Post by: SLIMBOB on April 26, 2013, 06:56:21 pm: Nice tiller for sure!
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Post by: k-hat on April 26, 2013, 07:07:45 pm: Uh, Texas will do okie ;)

Nice hackabow by the way, just send it on down to me and save on shipping ;D

Chris i'm aiming for 65# so maybe i'll land at 60 which is my target weight.
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Post by: k-hat on April 26, 2013, 07:13:48 pm: Chris i had a nice little bowmaking Friday myself, love days off like this. Unfortunately, had to call it quits on a sour note. When you ruin a perfectly good stave, then find a way to fix it, then ruin it again :-[ (then break it out of frustration >:D), it's time to call it a day. It WAS an osage slat i bent into some nice deflex for an HBO r/d bow. Made a dummy mistake and cut on the wrong side of the line while reducing. >:(

I've got one more osage slat ima try again... but not today.
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Post by: danny f on April 27, 2013, 04:30:44 am: some great work here everyone, i have started a plan b and will see how they both perform when finished its a snakey privet stave i will post pics when i get a min.
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Post by: Badly Bent on April 27, 2013, 12:40:20 pm: Good looking bows everyone, gonna be some happy recipients. Putting the last couple coats on mine then just wrap the handle and
bring it to the classic this week. I hope my victim is there too so I can hand it to him in person. Took me four bow attempts to get
one that I think my guy will like but it was sure fun to build one for this group trade. :) :)
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Post by: lesken2011 on April 27, 2013, 01:03:39 pm: Cool bend, Okie!! 8)
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Post by: coaster500 on April 28, 2013, 04:03:31 am: Great lookin batch of bows!!!!

There's going to be some happy camper at the classic I think :)
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Post by: hammertime on April 28, 2013, 04:25:06 pm: my option one is complete...elm selfbow(http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd464/jeffreyakolste/1767d9c9-3af8-4cfa-8d00-8fea59ea7c1a_zps87febc04.jpg?t=1367175536)
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Post by: hammertime on April 28, 2013, 04:26:32 pm: couple more...(http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd464/jeffreyakolste/890b0e5f-b573-4892-80e1-220e80e2b40d_zpscf563684.jpg?t=1367175447)
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Post by: hammertime on April 28, 2013, 04:27:48 pm: :)(http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd464/jeffreyakolste/c2e30c7d-0fb7-48e0-8af2-4333225d300e_zpsa9b8c85f.jpg?t=1367175198)
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Post by: hammertime on April 28, 2013, 04:29:00 pm: :)(http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd464/jeffreyakolste/9ac352e8-5209-4125-a614-3a07070bb963_zps5ac8b7c9.jpg?t=1367175301)
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Post by: hammertime on April 28, 2013, 04:33:27 pm: ok not really a full draw...timers.option 2 is under way but really slow progress-Hammertime
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Post by: lesken2011 on April 28, 2013, 05:22:53 pm: That's what I call "bends"!! :o Mighty sweet lookin to me!! :)
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Post by: Squirrelslayer on April 28, 2013, 07:34:31 pm: That is an awsome bow. SS
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Post by: Badly Bent on April 28, 2013, 10:35:42 pm: Heres a peek at what I'll be sending to it's new home next week. Been fun doing this, I'll be in for next years trade again. :)
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Post by: Bryce on April 28, 2013, 11:13:47 pm: That heading to the PNW by chance !!?????
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Post by: lesken2011 on April 28, 2013, 11:40:48 pm: Nice one, BB. No full draw?
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Post by: Badly Bent on April 29, 2013, 12:19:57 am: Sorry Kenny no full draw, maybe tomorrow the wife could snap a pic for me. Had no one to do it for me before darkness fell today.
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Post by: bubby on April 29, 2013, 12:47:09 am: that look's nice BB
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Post by: autologus on April 29, 2013, 09:49:32 am: Wow Greg, that thing is gorgeous. Someone will be elated.

Grady
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Post by: autologus on April 29, 2013, 11:57:38 am: Great bow Hammertime, those curves sure are sexy.

Grady
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Post by: paulsemp on April 29, 2013, 12:14:05 pm: nice bow greg! is that the first or second mulberry? if it is the second wow, and here i was ready to burn that batch of staves >:D
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Post by: Badly Bent on April 29, 2013, 08:47:40 pm: Bryce, this ones going N/W or S/E or maybe N/E or S/W. we'll see soon enough. :D
Thanks bub and Grady
Paul this is the second one from your stash, the third is nearing completion also. Don't you dare burn the rest bud. :D :D
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Post by: Badly Bent on April 29, 2013, 09:59:31 pm: Here is the draw shot at about 26-27".
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Post by: Josh B on April 29, 2013, 10:01:43 pm: Nicely done Greg! That is sharp! Josh
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Post by: SLIMBOB on April 29, 2013, 10:26:13 pm: Very nice indeedy! Interested to hear your thoughts on Mulberry Greg.
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Post by: lesken2011 on April 29, 2013, 11:21:04 pm: That full draw was worth waiting for!! ;)
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Post by: hedgeapple on April 30, 2013, 12:42:04 am: BB, very nice bow all around. Someone is going to be HAPPY
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Post by: steelslinger on April 30, 2013, 01:27:12 am: Nice looking bow BB.
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Post by: darwin on May 01, 2013, 10:38:32 am: Well i manage to get my piece of hickory perfectly steamed and started bending it around my form and the form snapped, thats what i get for making my form out of pine
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Post by: Sidewinder on May 01, 2013, 10:59:55 am: Reaaaally nice tiller Greg. That is a real coil bow for sure, Mulberry? Hmmmmm. Danny
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Post by: Weylin on May 01, 2013, 11:05:11 am: I'm just finishing a kid's bow up for my school's fundraising auction and then my trade bow will have my full attention. I already have a flawless osage stave bending and floor tiller stage and ready to rock!
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Post by: Gaur on May 01, 2013, 01:00:38 pm: Ive got a few bows in the works. Osage billets I'm chasing ring and a paduak backed with black palm
A note to ever has my name: we don't arrive back in the USA til July 7th so please don't ship it to the address before then. Thanks I'm looking forward to seeing a bow arrive.
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Post by: k-hat on May 01, 2013, 06:38:45 pm: boy oh boy am i a lucky dog!! rps3 thankya for a SAAWEEEEET BOW!!!!!

I went home for a quick lunch and was surprised by a long tube at my door!!!

(http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/k-hat/100_1703.jpg) (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/k-hat/media/100_1703.jpg.html)
Tore into it like Christmas I tell ya cuz i sure wasn't expecting anything yet! Had just enuf time to get a look, hang'r up and run back to work (only had 20 minutes!). So now i'm itchin to get home and take her for a spin, and i'll get some pics up asap.

She is a real beauty and you did a fine job for sure!
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Post by: k-hat on May 01, 2013, 11:59:18 pm: Yes sir, got a fine piece of yeller wood from rps3! I couldn't wait till i got back home off work and convinced the wife to let me take my boy and my new bow out for a test run. She really packs a punch (the bow ;) ) and flings an arrow with authority. Dead quiet and no shock to speak of. And boy some beautiful curves!

(http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/k-hat/100_1707.jpg) (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/k-hat/media/100_1707.jpg.html)

Pics don't nearly do this little lady justice, but here's some more:

(http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/k-hat/100_1709.jpg) (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/k-hat/media/100_1709.jpg.html)

I didn't get pics of the tips (i was in a hurry, but he's gottem posted a few pages earlier), but Bob did some very fine tip work on this baby with overlays provided by Pearl Drums. Antler I'm guessing? ??? Whatever they are they're beautiful.

And the obligatory bent pics:

(http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/k-hat/100_1704.jpg) (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/k-hat/media/100_1704.jpg.html)

(http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/k-hat/100_1706.jpg) (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/k-hat/media/100_1706.jpg.html)

Well again a fine job done on this one, she certainly exceeds expectations!!

So Bob you said you cut the tree from a golf course Arnold Palmer used to play? Somehow i have a picture in my mind of a guy with a osage log over his shoulder and a saw in the other hand, running from the grounds maintenance dudes to his getaway cart >:D. If there's not a funny story there, you can always make one up ;)
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Post by: hedgeapple on May 02, 2013, 01:38:45 am: You've got a sweet one there. K
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Post by: BOWMAN53 on May 02, 2013, 01:45:32 am: I cant wait to get mine. My neighbor knocked on my door, i nearly ran over my son thinking it was the postman lol.
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Post by: rps3 on May 02, 2013, 07:52:57 am: It is good to see the bow in your hands k-hat, I had to get her sent out right away cause after our last walk in the woods together I didnt want to let her go. I appreciate your comments too.

I could make up a whopper of a story as to how I got the wood but it was legit. Hope the bow gives you plenty of shots.

Bob
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Post by: lesken2011 on May 02, 2013, 08:55:16 am: That's what I call a sweet bend!! Congrats on a fine bow!!
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Post by: paulsemp on May 02, 2013, 09:08:49 am: beautiful tiller ! I'm sure you made his day .
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Post by: k-hat on May 02, 2013, 09:21:03 am: ya i keep going back to admire her every time i walk by. Glad you brought yourself to let'r go, believe me i know the feeling. There's a bow in Virginia that i believe has some claw marks on it ;)

Thanks again for a fine shooter. Lord willing i'll be hunting this fall and this WILL be my hunting bow 8)
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Post by: Knapper on May 02, 2013, 09:34:10 am: Putting the handle and the final touchs' on my recps bow. Hope to mail it out next week.
beautiful bows being sent and received.
Knapper
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on May 03, 2013, 11:35:20 pm: I got me a genuine pappy bow!!!!!! I about fell over when he handed it to me. I'm a lucky man for certain.
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Post by: bubby on May 04, 2013, 06:04:29 am: lucky dog pearlie, Bub
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Post by: rps3 on May 04, 2013, 09:01:45 am: Congratulations PD, that looked like a sweet bow. I wish Iwas down there at the classic whooping it up with you all. I bet the trade bows arre flying around about now. Hopefully next year.
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Post by: bushboy on May 04, 2013, 02:47:22 pm: Lucky guy P/D she's a beaut! Awesome tiller on that one RPS3! Nice bows and nice people !great group !
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Post by: osage outlaw on May 04, 2013, 04:29:06 pm: Quote from: PEARL DRUMS on May 03, 2013, 11:35:20 pm
I got me a genuine pappy bow!!!!!! I about fell over when he handed it to me. I'm a lucky man for certain.

"I got a Pappy bow." I bet I heard that a hundred times this week ::) You lucky dog.
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Post by: Dvshunter on May 05, 2013, 11:54:32 pm: Help I heard it at least five times and I only talked to him for ten minutes. ;)
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Post by: coaster500 on May 06, 2013, 12:33:54 am: Beautiful work going on here beautiful :)
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Post by: blackhawk on May 06, 2013, 09:29:53 am: Back from some classic fun n catching up with this thread....

Nice bend Greg...;)

Congrats khat...and sweet job Bob :)

I got to see pappy give Chris his bow n a knife too...I knew pappy was building him a bow and it was super hard to keep my mouth shut for the last few months as y'all know Chris and I are good friends and talk everyday...I got some pics of it..I'll try to get some of those up later today ;)
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Post by: bubby on May 06, 2013, 06:03:57 pm: just checking in, got my bow to 20" here, buy my calc's she should be a little over 50# @ 29" if I can get that much bend at 60 1/2" ntn my trade guy did give me some leeway in the draw length, second pic is after me having it strung for an hour or so scraping on her(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/101_4240_zps9bb49879.jpg) (http://s623.photobucket.com/user/bubncheryl/media/101_4240_zps9bb49879.jpg.html)(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/101_4241_zpsbe1e9854.jpg) (http://s623.photobucket.com/user/bubncheryl/media/101_4241_zpsbe1e9854.jpg.html)
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on May 06, 2013, 07:34:23 pm: Somebody is going to get a natural born shooter from this "bubby" character, trust me on that!
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Post by: steelslinger on May 06, 2013, 08:28:29 pm: That should be a sweet shooter Bubby.
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Post by: bubby on May 07, 2013, 06:14:13 am: yeah Chris if she makes it she'll be a good'n
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Post by: lostarrow on May 07, 2013, 12:01:55 pm: Received mine safe and sound. More later . Mom took a header down some stairs last night and we'll be dealing with that for the next couple days. Looks great ,Roy! Thanks for all the hard work you put in. I'll let you post the specifics ,(wood type etc.) if you don't mind,and I'll get some pics with full draw up in the next couple of days. Thanks as well to all those behind the scenes that made this trade possible. Great community here. Proud to be a part of it.
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Post by: paulsemp on May 07, 2013, 03:17:58 pm: finally sent mine out last Thursday , should be at someone's house any day now
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Post by: bubby on May 07, 2013, 03:36:42 pm: someone is gonna be happy Paul that was a sweet lookin' bow
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Post by: bubby on May 07, 2013, 05:17:35 pm: got the horn shaped up on the tips, filed the grooves in and flung 30-40 arrows thru her, man she's smooth, quick and quiet, I think she's gonna be a shooter
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Post by: beetlebailey1977 on May 07, 2013, 05:37:45 pm: bubby she sounds like she is gonna be a sweet one........
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Post by: soy on May 07, 2013, 07:00:03 pm: Hope she is heading this way bubby :o >:D
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Post by: bubby on May 07, 2013, 07:52:35 pm: a little sneak peek, tips are done and putting on finish, i'll finish shooting her in and do the handle wrap(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/101_4242_zps5c9aed0b.jpg) (http://s623.photobucket.com/user/bubncheryl/media/101_4242_zps5c9aed0b.jpg.html)
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Post by: H Rhodes on May 07, 2013, 07:55:37 pm: Those tips are amazing Bubby.
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Post by: bubby on May 07, 2013, 07:56:44 pm: thank's howard
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on May 07, 2013, 07:56:52 pm: I think I know just what those tippys look like in person......nice finish work bub.
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Post by: bubby on May 07, 2013, 08:19:55 pm: this was my back up bow to your's pearlie
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Post by: lesken2011 on May 07, 2013, 08:47:31 pm: That's one sweet thang, right there!!
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Post by: soy on May 07, 2013, 09:43:51 pm: :'(
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Post by: bubby on May 08, 2013, 06:21:35 pm: I was shooting the bow in and noticed the string in the top nock was working to one side, then I noticed I shaped the nock a little crooked to that side so got a little adjustment to do, but she shoot's real nice
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Post by: Badly Bent on May 09, 2013, 12:31:47 am: Congrats K-hat that a really, really nice bow you received. Very nice work rps3.

Congrats on getting a Pappy bow Chris, wish I could have seen it in person at the classic. Looked for ya on saturday but was told you were already on the road, probably couldn't wait to gat it home and on your bow rack. ;)

Bubby, your trade bows looking real nice, any chance its headed to N. ILL?

Mines in its tube and will be mailed out on Friday.
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Post by: bubby on May 09, 2013, 06:06:15 am: sorry Greg, she aint going to ILL
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Post by: coaster500 on May 09, 2013, 02:09:47 pm: Bubby very nice... she's got some sexy tips!!!!!
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Post by: okie64 on May 09, 2013, 08:45:02 pm: Great looking bow bubby. Hope shes comin to oklahoma. :)
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Post by: hunterbob on May 09, 2013, 10:22:14 pm: nice bow Buddy.
Man there has been alot of beautiful bows being made .
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Post by: rossfactor on May 10, 2013, 01:25:20 am: Holy Guacamole!!!

I received a long white tube yesterday with the name Paul Semprevivo on the side. I was immediately stoked because I've seen Paul's work in the past, and I remember his trade bow in particular from the "Works in Progress" thread. Well, I used the tube as motivation to get some work done on my bow (and I made some good progress last night). But after a long and frustrating day at the office today I decided to open this bow tonight.

All my troubles melted away! It is too dark to take pictures now, but that's okay because there aren't enough megapixles in my camera to capture the grin on my face. This thing is awesome!!! I never new Osage was such a good bow wood O:)

I will post pics asap (probably not till Sat though) but here are some highlights:

Graceful limb profile with gentle reflex. Beautiful finish work. A handle that just barley starts to bend at full draw. The SKINNIEST damn tips I've ever seen with gorgeous tropical hardwood overlays. An antler arrow pass, and a very nice string with two fur silencers.

I took it outside to shoot in the fading light, just past dusk. At 15 yards the target was pretty dim... first shot, dead center and man it felt good. I stepped back to 20 yards... second shot was within 3 inches of first. I started to get cocky and stepped back to 30 yards... and darned if that bow didn't drill it right in there.

Paul, I can't thank you enough. This bow will definitely be seeing some time in the woods.

And I will post some pics, it might take a few days with my crazy work schedule, but y'all need to see more of this bow.

Gabe
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Post by: bubby on May 10, 2013, 06:18:58 am: your a lucky dog Gabe, that was a sweet looking bow fer shure, Bub
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Post by: paulsemp on May 10, 2013, 08:56:25 am: thanks Gabe, you just made my day was kind words like that . I knew right away that when I drew one of those West Coast boys names that it was going to be sage all the way >:D I am always very nervous and hopeful when I send a bow to someone that it will be a right fit. I hope it works out for you and it was a pleasure to build you a bow.
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Post by: Badly Bent on May 10, 2013, 09:58:46 am: Congrats Gabe, was wondering where Paul was gonna send that fine osage bow. I was fortunate enough to get to see and shoot
that bow a few weeks ago and its everything you described. Its cool to see that one go to someone who obviously appreciates it.
Can you believe how thin he got those tips? Looking forward to seeing the pics you post of that fine bow.
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on May 10, 2013, 10:51:46 am: Sweet! Paul builds a nice bow and you got one Gabe. Way to go Paul, see you soon.
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Post by: Bryce on May 10, 2013, 05:43:26 pm: Here's the last picture of this bow I'm going to take. Pulls 56#@2?" and now it's time for some heat treatment :D

(http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh544/bryceott/null-21.jpg)

-Pinecone.
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Post by: IdahoMatt on May 10, 2013, 06:36:36 pm: Gotta love the suspense Bryce! 8)
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Post by: Knapper on May 10, 2013, 07:52:25 pm: Her she is, ready for the mail man 8) Hope my recp. likes it, sorry it wasnt done for the classic but better late than never ( it is going east from me). It's been a long haul though after having to remove the skins due to a reaction with the finish, so she got a paint job instead :o 59.5' TtT, 45# at 27". shoots sweet, I'll leave the money shot for the recp. Glad I'm done now just waiting myself. Lots of nice bows being shipped out!!
Knapper
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Post by: autologus on May 10, 2013, 08:13:39 pm: That is one fine bow knapper.

Grady
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Post by: MWirwicki on May 10, 2013, 09:29:31 pm: That is one fine looking bow there, Knapper. Go ahead and send it my way. I think you have my address! ;)
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Post by: Badly Bent on May 11, 2013, 09:48:15 am: I like the looks of that bow Knapper, real nice. :)
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Post by: Bryce on May 11, 2013, 02:01:42 pm: That's a fine bow there Mr.Knapper.
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Post by: Knapper on May 11, 2013, 08:41:33 pm: Thank you all so very much. Hope someone else will feel the same hope to mail it Monday.
Knapper
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Post by: bubby on May 12, 2013, 07:57:36 pm: (http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/101_4251_zps495bac85.jpg) (http://s623.photobucket.com/user/bubncheryl/media/101_4251_zps495bac85.jpg.html)(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/101_4250_zps9d193cde.jpg) (http://s623.photobucket.com/user/bubncheryl/media/101_4250_zps9d193cde.jpg.html)(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/101_4249_zps17baa87a.jpg) (http://s623.photobucket.com/user/bubncheryl/media/101_4249_zps17baa87a.jpg.html)(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/101_4248_zpsf5d67375.jpg) (http://s623.photobucket.com/user/bubncheryl/media/101_4248_zpsf5d67375.jpg.html)baby went BOOM!!!, glad I decided to take a f/d for myself and it didn't ship, back to the drawing board :laugh:
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Post by: blackhawk on May 12, 2013, 08:12:04 pm: Well that stinks bub :-\
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Post by: bubby on May 12, 2013, 08:25:00 pm: shure as hell does Blackhawk, all I had left was to write on her, just wasn't meant to be
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Post by: Stringman on May 12, 2013, 08:40:08 pm: What a heartbreaker!! Hate that for ya, Bub.

Scott
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Post by: paulsemp on May 12, 2013, 09:02:56 pm: that sucks
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Post by: bubby on May 12, 2013, 09:45:15 pm: thank's guys, I been breaking things my whole life, no reason to stop now ;D
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Post by: Badly Bent on May 13, 2013, 12:35:56 am: Sorry for that Bub but I have to say I like your attitude. ;D
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Post by: bubby on May 13, 2013, 02:41:17 am: thank's Greg
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Post by: coaster500 on May 14, 2013, 09:28:49 pm: Dang Bubby.... that was a good lookin bow :o
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Post by: coaster500 on May 14, 2013, 09:29:24 pm: PS.... save those tips !!!
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Post by: MWirwicki on May 14, 2013, 10:29:10 pm: That's a real bummer, Bubby.

Just sewn the leather grip on my trade bow. All is left is to twist up a string. Hopefully, I get that done in the morning and possibly ship it out tomorrow.
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Post by: burn em up chuck on May 15, 2013, 12:17:28 pm: just checking in, been working on a couple of hopefuls afraid they might come in a little light, we'll see.

chuck
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Post by: MWirwicki on May 15, 2013, 12:48:46 pm: Okay, I twisted the red & gray Fast Flight string, double served with red over black on my now completed trade bow. Final stats are:

62-1/2 inches long TTT
45# at 28-inches
Over/under sister billets spliced with the knots coming out of the fades. Upper limb knot hole is 3-inches long.
Black suede leather grip with died red hemp lacing.

The osage is fire streaked red from a tree I cut a couple of years ago. Sure hope my recipient likes it.
I'll likely get it out in the Post Office tomorrow. :)
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Post by: Ifrit617 on May 15, 2013, 12:53:34 pm: Doesn't get much better than that Matt. Very nice.

Jon
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Post by: paulsemp on May 15, 2013, 12:57:39 pm: Wow that'll make someone's day
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Post by: Stringman on May 15, 2013, 01:17:49 pm: Nice work, Matt. I usually prefer a bit heavier than 45#, but in this case I will make an exception!
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Post by: RyanY on May 15, 2013, 01:21:42 pm: Love that red osage. Looks like a stellar bow! Should have shown me yesterday! ;)
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Post by: coaster500 on May 15, 2013, 05:22:16 pm: Ella es muy bonita Mateo!!!!!
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Post by: blackhawk on May 15, 2013, 05:28:34 pm: Sweet matt :)
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Post by: bubby on May 15, 2013, 07:15:33 pm: that's a sweety there matt, bub
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Post by: bubby on May 15, 2013, 07:26:42 pm: got a maple backed epe glued up, and one with walnut ready to glue, hopefully have one ready in a few weeks
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Post by: Badly Bent on May 15, 2013, 07:49:52 pm: 8) cool bow Matt 8)
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Post by: Bryce on May 15, 2013, 09:45:30 pm: Well my trade bow is now broken in and finished!

Hope they enjoy it has much as I enjoyed making it :)

-Pinecone
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Post by: burn em up chuck on May 16, 2013, 08:46:08 am: very nice, matt

chuck
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Post by: Knapper on May 16, 2013, 09:31:40 am: Very nice work Mat as always :)
Knapper
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Post by: SLIMBOB on May 16, 2013, 10:13:14 am: Sweet lookin' bow Matt.
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Post by: MWirwicki on May 16, 2013, 12:25:03 pm: Thank you, guys! It was fun to make.
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Post by: Buckeye Guy on May 16, 2013, 01:39:37 pm: You can just bring it to me Matt and save the shipping !!!
Don't get any better than that !
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Post by: coaster500 on May 16, 2013, 04:48:54 pm: My trade bow is finished.... This has been a difficult build for me. It has taken me longer than any other build. I have been fighting my shoulders and this will probably be the last bow I build. I just can't take the shoulder pain anymore. Shooting it in took about 100 pain killers!!!!

Anyway here it is I hope my recipient likes it.

It's a Yew with rings so tight a diamond cutter couldn't chase one. It started with almost 1/2 inch of sap wood so I de-crowned it. It had some twist and a some deflex on one end. I used dry heat and bear fat to move it where I needed it. The bear fat also brought out the rich color of the heart wood. Without giving away anymore spec wise :) She is 60 to 66"s 45/60@28 with stripped Ebony tips and a Seal skin strike plate with no rest (easy to add if he so chooses). The string has Alpaca wool silencers that are probably unnecessary but I felt like it. I made up some arrows to send with the bow but the sinew needs a bit more time before I ship.....

Click for Video.... sorry for the poor shooting form but my shoulders are killing me

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/2013%20PA%20and%20Tradgang%20Bow%20Swap/th_Lastswapbow009_zps2f347a22.jpg) (http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/2013%20PA%20and%20Tradgang%20Bow%20Swap/Lastswapbow009_zps2f347a22.mp4)

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/2013%20PA%20and%20Tradgang%20Bow%20Swap/Lastswapbow018_zps7aeb855c.jpg) (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/coaster500/media/2013%20PA%20and%20Tradgang%20Bow%20Swap/Lastswapbow018_zps7aeb855c.jpg.html)

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/2013%20PA%20and%20Tradgang%20Bow%20Swap/Lastswapbow005_zpse894ebea.jpg) (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/coaster500/media/2013%20PA%20and%20Tradgang%20Bow%20Swap/Lastswapbow005_zpse894ebea.jpg.html)

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/2013%20PA%20and%20Tradgang%20Bow%20Swap/Lastswapbow023_zpsed2a1852.jpg) (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/coaster500/media/2013%20PA%20and%20Tradgang%20Bow%20Swap/Lastswapbow023_zpsed2a1852.jpg.html)

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/2013%20PA%20and%20Tradgang%20Bow%20Swap/Lastswapbow019_zps0e7ea9f9.jpg) (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/coaster500/media/2013%20PA%20and%20Tradgang%20Bow%20Swap/Lastswapbow019_zps0e7ea9f9.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: bubby on May 16, 2013, 04:58:26 pm: well Kip if that's your last bow I think you went out on top, sweet bow, Bub
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Post by: autologus on May 16, 2013, 04:59:00 pm: Wow, Coaster that is a thing of beauty and knowing what you went through to complete it will make it that much more special for someone. Whoever gets it had better appreciate what it took to complete.

Grady
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Carson (CMB) on May 16, 2013, 05:13:06 pm: Kip, that is a thing of pure beauty. I hate to think of you hanging up the drawknife, but if you wanted to go out on top...well, you couldn't have done any better.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on May 16, 2013, 05:30:53 pm: Good gravy Kip Winger! That girl is smokin' hot my friend. Somebody just a pinch less lucky than me is going to get that hotty.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: MWirwicki on May 16, 2013, 05:36:07 pm: Kipster: She sure is purrrrty! I already have a fine, fine Coaster bow in my collection but I wouldn't mind having 2 of them. >:D
Sorry to hear of your shoulder problems. Hope its something that will pass in time.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Bryce on May 16, 2013, 05:37:34 pm: Woah! Way to go out kip!
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Post by: k-hat on May 16, 2013, 06:07:24 pm: Speechless Kip, that's what I am! Good on ya man, sorry bout the shoulder, guess that rules out the possibility of me get'n one next year :'(
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Badly Bent on May 16, 2013, 06:09:07 pm: Kip, that is one drop dead beautiful bow you made. If that baby shows up on my door I'll be doing back flips. :)
Hope your shoulder gains strengths and gets better so you can continue to build and shoot bows.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: lostarrow on May 16, 2013, 06:11:12 pm: Even if you can't build,Kip, I hope you will continue to pass on that knowledge. Beautiful!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Stringman on May 16, 2013, 08:06:54 pm: What a gift that's gonna be! I'm totally honored to be in a trade with guys of your caliber makin and tradin. This has been a good year and I have really enjoyed seein all the bows produced this year!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: steelslinger on May 16, 2013, 09:05:04 pm: Wow, someone will be very happy with that one.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: beetlebailey1977 on May 16, 2013, 09:07:44 pm: Kip that is a sweet bow.......as said if it is your last it was a good one to end with. You could always find a young fellow to tutor and have shoot in your bows then you could still make them.....LOL
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: blackhawk on May 16, 2013, 09:44:02 pm: Going out in style there kip ;) :D....sorry to hear it might've been your last :-\....you was just getting good too...man I hope yew send that my way... 8)

P.s....when I grow up I wanna be like coaster500 ;)... :laugh:
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Adam on May 16, 2013, 11:00:26 pm: Boy Coaster, that's a sweet bow! You have a pretty great room there too!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Gordon on May 17, 2013, 12:35:06 am: Oh Kip that is such a great bow. I really hope it is not your last. :(
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: country on May 17, 2013, 01:11:19 am: Well...I wasn't expecting anything in the mail but the mail man surprised me ;D I have the guard dogs protecting a BEAUTIFUL mulberry bow ! Thanks Greg (Badly Bent) Its a real beauty... I strung it up and pulled it back and it feels great.... I will hopefully get to shoot it this weekend and get somebody to take a pic at full draw. (maybe ... I have 2 kids graduating this weekend (1 highschool and 1 college)) I am definately excited to get out a do some shooting with it. Thanks again Greg...Its a real work of art. :)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: coaster500 on May 17, 2013, 02:19:08 am: Wow thank you for all the kind words and all the help... It was a lucky day for me when I found the fine folks on PA .... I truly wish I Had found PA sooner :)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: danny f on May 17, 2013, 04:12:24 am: there are some beautiful bows on this thread. that yew looks great coaster500 and if its its your last its a great one to finish on. well done.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: rps3 on May 17, 2013, 08:11:29 am: Quite a run of fine bows showing up. Coaster, with work like that you need to figure out a way to keep making them.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: okie64 on May 17, 2013, 08:57:27 am: Beautiful bow Kip. Looks like a sweet shooter!
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Post by: RyanY on May 17, 2013, 09:37:32 am: Finally got the video to work on my phone. Sweet bow Kip! I thought it would be a little whippey from the braced pic but that full draw is sweet!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: SLIMBOB on May 17, 2013, 10:16:29 am: Very nice bow Coaster 500. Shoulder thing sucks for sure, but I agree with all that have said that if it's your last, it's a great ender.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Buckeye Guy on May 17, 2013, 10:46:42 am: Good job Kip !
Wish I had ended that well !
My fellow my end up with my old personal bow, I can't seem to pull enough weight to make a decent bow anymore ! 60 lbs is just to painful even on the rope and pulley !
I am going to add more pulleys and soon as it gets to hot weather I will try one more time !
I sure hope to get something worthy for him !
Guy
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: coaster500 on May 17, 2013, 10:56:37 am: Thanks again for the kind words :)

Ryan It's tough to get a feel for how a bow is shooting??? Hope it shoots well for my victum ???

I hear you Guy........ hang in there buddy... guess we need to hire a 20 year old test shooter :)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Stingray45 on May 17, 2013, 11:07:27 am: I plan to post some pics tonight. I'm just finishing up floor tillering and she's ready to get a short string on her. Things are going pretty well. I had a little mishap when I was shaving down some wood during the original shaping process but I've got it all smoothed out, just hoping I have enough left to get the weight I want. I think I should because I checked the resistance on the floor tiller versus some other bows I have and it still feels good. So will see how it turns out. If not I got back up plans ready to deploy.

~Barry
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: MWirwicki on May 17, 2013, 02:03:25 pm: My trade bow shipped today!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Knapper on May 18, 2013, 12:19:01 am: Man this is killing me, I hope someone got a bow today ???
Knapper
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Gordon on May 18, 2013, 01:34:05 am: Rubbed out the finish on my trade bow today. Tomorrow I put on a leather handle and arrow pass. Then some pictures and its done - whew!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: lostarrow on May 18, 2013, 11:22:47 am: Hate to ask, but what was the deadline for this one? I can't find it anywhere,and it's not in the info from calendargirl. My other obligations are finished(as far as bows) and am ready to start the trade bow. I'm thinking something more along the simple lines, not so much lipstick on this one. Just looking for that bit if inspiration from my recipient to figure out what will suit him perfectly.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: autologus on May 18, 2013, 12:40:33 pm: From looking at your last two creations you excel at lipstick.

Grady
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Sidewinder on May 18, 2013, 01:09:53 pm: Looks like I got my trade bow just about where I want it. Now its time for a nice heat treat, flip the tips and we'll see how she does. Have put a couple hundred arrows thru it and it pulls like silk and spits and arra quick. Its a little lighter than I had wanted and I'm hoping the heat treat will get it up a few pounds, but its not lacking in performance thats for sure. Will post some pics soon.

Danny
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Bryce on May 18, 2013, 02:52:28 pm: Quote from: lostarrow on May 18, 2013, 11:22:47 am
Hate to ask, but what was the deadline for this one? I can't find it anywhere,and it's not in the info from calendargirl. My other obligations are finished(as far as bows) and am ready to start the trade bow. I'm thinking something more along the simple lines, not so much lipstick on this one. Just looking for that bit if inspiration from my recipient to figure out what will suit him perfectly.

August
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: cook1536 on May 18, 2013, 03:00:03 pm: How does one get involved with the trade bow? Could someone send me some info on getting in on the fun?

Thanks,
Daniel
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: coaster500 on May 18, 2013, 03:46:29 pm: Daniel it's a once a year event and the sign ups are over this year but there is always next year ;)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: JonW on May 18, 2013, 07:37:39 pm: I know it's a ways off till the deadline, but I was wondering on the count of received bows?
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Gordon on May 18, 2013, 09:22:23 pm: I finished my bow today. Still need to make a proper string and a shipping container. Here's a teaser picture for you. I'll post more later.

(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy217/gferlitsch/PA%202013%20Trade%20Bow/P5180137.jpg) (http://s793.photobucket.com/user/gferlitsch/media/PA%202013%20Trade%20Bow/P5180137.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Knapper on May 18, 2013, 09:38:25 pm: I'm teased, looks sweet Gordon!
Knapper
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: lostarrow on May 18, 2013, 11:05:09 pm: Thanks, Bryce! I'll make one up in the next month or so. Going out tomorrow AM to do some shooting with the bow I received from Roy Harper . I'll get some pics up in the next couple of days. It's may 24 weekend up here so that means tonnes of yard work. Throwing in a little playtime too.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Bryce on May 19, 2013, 12:46:30 am: hey gordo! you really know how to finish a bow off nice.
your getting pretty good at taking pictures.

by the time i found out what my recipient really likes it was too late the bow was tillered stained and pretty much finished, so if ________ doesnt like it, i will gladly take it back and make a different one.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: lesken2011 on May 19, 2013, 01:33:50 am: Looks like another fine bow, Gordon. I can't wait to see more pics. If they ain't happy with one of yours, Bryce, send it down here.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Gordon on May 19, 2013, 02:10:55 am: Bryce, it's hard to imagine that someone wouldn't like one of your bows - I don't think you have anything to worry about...
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: doulosparachristos on May 19, 2013, 05:53:57 am: well if it make any difference Bryce, you have earned the spot as one of my "favorite" bowyers. I also cannot imagine someone NOT liking your work!

Roy
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: MWirwicki on May 19, 2013, 08:31:50 am: Gordon: Wow, that's nice! :P
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Bryce on May 19, 2013, 01:00:33 pm: Well thanks guys, your too nice lol.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: bushboy on May 19, 2013, 01:27:16 pm: Just got home after being away for a month and a half @ work .gonna get going on plan b,c*nd maybe d!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Knapper on May 19, 2013, 02:18:15 pm: Bryce, if your recp. Doesn't like your work just have them send it to me. I haven't seen any bow you've built that I wouldn't want :laugh:.
Knapper
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Bryce on May 19, 2013, 02:22:56 pm: My recip, I read likes simple bows. But my brain wouldn't let me do that but I did my best to leave a few scrapper marks in it :P
Then a friend of mine said that he posted something about liking a particular style of bow. But either way he's a cool dude we all enjoy on this forum :)

Maybe I'll post a couple pics when I get home.

Thanks again,
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Bryce on May 19, 2013, 02:23:34 pm: Quote from: bushboy on May 19, 2013, 01:27:16 pm
Just got home after being away for a month and a half @ work .gonna get going on plan b,c*nd maybe d!

Better post some pics!!!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Josh B on May 19, 2013, 02:46:03 pm: Gordon...stunning as usual sir! Bryce....if your recipient don't like, scratch that, LOVE one of your bows, they simply cannot be pleased and need to just get the Hell on outta here! >:D. I'm kidding of course, but only on the get outta here part. Truth be told, this thread has the finest collection of bows gathered in one spot that I've ever seen. I'm awestruck by the talent on here! Josh
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: beetlebailey1977 on May 19, 2013, 05:52:47 pm: Gordon that is a beauty! Super nice.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Bryce on May 19, 2013, 09:54:12 pm: Quote from: Gun Doc on May 19, 2013, 02:46:03 pm
I'm awestruck by the talent on here! Josh

I'm with yah on that one. Talented people all over the place.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: rossfactor on May 20, 2013, 01:39:14 pm: Well, I was outta town last week for work. Late, but as promised here are some pics of Paul's awesome bow! This thing shoots like a dream.

(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g124/rossfactor/IMG_4212_zps6275419c.jpg)

(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g124/rossfactor/IMG_4213_zps7e06aff6.jpg)

(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g124/rossfactor/IMG_4214_zps591d4209.jpg)

ps, ignore my 70's 'stash

Gabe
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: blackhawk on May 20, 2013, 01:42:13 pm: Nice 'stash gabe ;).....I mean bow :laugh: looks smooth as butter..congrats again :D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: paulsemp on May 20, 2013, 02:28:59 pm: I was too busy looking at your stash to even look at the bow 8) I am glad you like it I hope it works out for you .
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: doulosparachristos on May 20, 2013, 04:41:59 pm: lol they even have the same tiller
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: rossfactor on May 20, 2013, 05:13:55 pm: Dang it.

Now every time I trim the stash I'm gonna think of tillering. ;D ;D

Gabe
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Squirrelslayer on May 20, 2013, 08:42:10 pm: Maybe turn it into some string silencers :o SS
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Badly Bent on May 20, 2013, 10:02:33 pm: Looks like it fits you well Gabe, congrats man. I can attest to the quality of that bow since Paul let me fling a dozen or so out of her before dolling her up and sending her out your way. :) Sweet bow for sure.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: lostarrow on May 20, 2013, 10:13:06 pm: Quote from: doulosparachristos on May 20, 2013, 04:41:59 pm
lol they even have the same tiller
Quote from: rossfactor on May 20, 2013, 05:13:55 pm
Dang it.

Now every time I trim the stash I'm gonna think of tillering. ;D ;D

Gabe

It is quite magnificent, and pretty hard to ignore. That's like saying "The purpose of our trip is to see the Pacific Ocean,.............. so just ignore all of those Mountains between the prairies and the coast! " ;) Congrats on that beauty bow , Gabe!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: wildkatt on May 20, 2013, 11:03:00 pm: :) Wow dont get on for a while and look at all the great bows being made. Gota love these trades. >:D Well been workin 7 days a week but got some time today to send out my trade bow to its new home. 8) Hope &^%^$@^$@^ Likes it. Its 55# at 27'' fairly plain bow. tips are bone from one of the 2 Buff Bulls I shot with a bow couple years ago. ;) good Mojo. Heres a couple teaser pics till it gets to new home. Hope he posts some better pics than i have.

Katt
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: BOWMAN53 on May 20, 2013, 11:11:54 pm: Hmm, my specs, my style, i think that one is coming my way >:D
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Post by: coaster500 on May 21, 2013, 01:17:47 am: Ohhhhhhhhhhh My Gordon!!! Sweeeeeeeeet!!!

That's looking good Kat!!!

Very nice work guys!!!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: The Gopher on May 21, 2013, 10:09:04 am: Got a package yesterday! My trade bow from Mwirwicki came and it is a stunner. I tried taking pictures but it was rainy and there was poor light, i need to do this bow justice! All i can saw is that it is awesome, i'll get pics up as soon as possible. Thank you, thank you , thank you!
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Post by: lesken2011 on May 21, 2013, 10:15:47 am: Lookin good, Kattman!!
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Post by: Elktracker on May 21, 2013, 10:07:27 pm: Havent had a whole lot of time to work on my trade bow lately but I got some more time this last weekend. Here is what I have so far.......... first picture then video, it is shooting nicely and im happy with her so far she is pulling 45# @ 28" and is Ocean Spray.\
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(http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af314/mandoman1540/IMG_20130520_134221.jpg) (http://s1019.photobucket.com/user/mandoman1540/media/IMG_20130520_134221.jpg.html)

Video

(http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af314/mandoman1540/th_VID_20130520_121337.jpg) (http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af314/mandoman1540/VID_20130520_121337.mp4)

Still thinking about putting some skin on her as some of the bark is sarting to come loose but not sure yet/??

Josh
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Bryce on May 21, 2013, 10:09:32 pm: josh thats looking mighty fine! i was just in netarts, should have stopped by but where we went wasnt up to me that weekend lol
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Post by: coaster500 on May 22, 2013, 02:30:05 am: Great looking braced profile Josh !!
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Post by: bubby on May 22, 2013, 06:11:29 am: that ones bending nice josh, bub
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: SLIMBOB on May 22, 2013, 11:40:47 am: Progress report. Plan B has been a slow grind. Very challenging stave in a lot of ways. Thin rings, high crown, knots on top of knots, but, I've made some progress. 66" x 1 1/2" Osage bendy handle. 14 inches on the tree. Still heavy so I have plenty of room to even it up, though it's pretty close. I filled 9 knots with CA glue. They all run at odd angles thru the limb. Two of them are on the belly edge, exiting the limb on the side. Yuk! Not visible from the back so I couldn't avoid them. Stuffed them with sinew and filled with glue. Sinew is probably not doing anything, but it's in there. Pics below show one of them. Seems to be holding up but we shall see. Been a challenge.

This edit may be a mute point as this bow might explode into splinters before it's over with, but it appears to be holding up fine at this point and I think it will make a shooter. Probably won't be the trade bow. Just not real comfy with the voids. Opinions sought and welcomed.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: coaster500 on May 22, 2013, 12:55:39 pm: Got me a Mwirwicki shooter :) ..... Gopher is you lucked out!!!! Matt builds a killer bow!!!

That one is starting to bend sweet SLIMBOW!!!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: DarkSoul on May 22, 2013, 06:42:33 pm: Well, that's not looking bad at all, Slimbob! I'm not part of the bow trade, but I would absolutely love to receive a challenging character osage stave. As long as it survives shooting her in, you shouldn't feel ashamed to send that to someone! Nice bend to it - knots and all.
If you're not on the short string already, now is the time to brace her.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: SLIMBOB on May 22, 2013, 07:01:17 pm: Braced about 5 inches. I'm diggin' the bow, but those knots on the edge concern me. If it survives, and I bet it will, I will make the determination then. Just questioning the wisdom of sending one out with "issues", but they all got issues really. Known or unknown. Thanks for the reply DarkSoul.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Badly Bent on May 22, 2013, 07:07:04 pm: Looks like you got that bow bending real nice and even throughout Slim. I agree with Darksoul that it it survives the shoot in then
its gonna make a fine bow. I'd happily accept it. :)

Also would be happy with either of those bows from Wildkat or Elktracker, nothing but fine bows coming out of this trade. :)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: lesken2011 on May 22, 2013, 11:56:32 pm: She looks good, so far, Slim. You guys amaze me working those knotty staves. ::)
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Post by: The Gopher on May 23, 2013, 02:58:13 pm: The rain finally stopped and the clouds parted. Here are some pics of the bow that i got from mwirwicki. The last picture says it all.
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/MN_Littles/IMG_20130523_115124_816_zpsf0a29482.jpg)(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/MN_Littles/IMG_20130523_114957_598_zps37a9212c.jpg)(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/MN_Littles/IMG_20130523_114919_336_zps3db7ad74.jpg)
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/MN_Littles/IMG_20130523_115028_272_zps6bc84283.jpg)(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/MN_Littles/IMG_20130523_115051_776_zps7d5739e1.jpg)(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/MN_Littles/IMG_20130523_114632_766_zps1a9e3004.jpg)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: ionicmuffin on May 23, 2013, 03:02:57 pm: wow, that one is looking sweet gofher, looks like a very sweet character bow!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on May 23, 2013, 03:03:11 pm: Fantabulous bow gopher and Matt!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: The Gopher on May 23, 2013, 03:03:23 pm: I still consider myself very much a novice bow builder relative to many of the people here, having said that i can't tell you how valuable it is for me to see, handle, shoot, etc. a bow that i know is well tillered, and not longer than it needs to be. This bow is so smooth to draw and shoot. Thanks again, mwirwicki!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Squirrelslayer on May 23, 2013, 03:29:00 pm: thats a really nice bow! i love the hole in the middle, very inspiring. SS
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Post by: rps3 on May 23, 2013, 03:59:44 pm: Great looking bow with the most unique hole. Add that bow to the Rorschach test and see what answers you get.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: soy on May 23, 2013, 05:29:10 pm: Mail carrier is safe once again ...yes I got not only one but two elm bows today from: hammer time...Wow the grain in this wood just sparkles!!!thank you hammer time its my kind of bow! ;)
(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j380/thadsoy/IMG_20130523_130949_729.jpg)
(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j380/thadsoy/IMG_20130523_131008_368.jpg)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: bubby on May 23, 2013, 05:30:57 pm: I was wondering who was gonna get that one, cool looking bow soy and a two fer
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Post by: lesken2011 on May 23, 2013, 06:00:15 pm: Some good looking work by Hammertime and Matt. Congrats you guys. I finally have some time on my schedule to get back on my trade bow this weekend. Hooray!!
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Post by: bubby on May 23, 2013, 06:19:54 pm: I've been doggin' it on mine, got it all glued up but I had some other things to finish up , bub
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Post by: autologus on May 23, 2013, 07:42:07 pm: That's awesome Soy Hammertime did you right.

Grady
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Post by: coaster500 on May 23, 2013, 07:57:52 pm: Matt, Hammer well done!!!!

Soy, Gopher U 2 MADE OUT!!!!

My trade bow is in the mail................. it will see Yew soon ;)
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Post by: bubby on May 23, 2013, 07:59:59 pm: too bad it's not coming this way kip, I keep lookin' for a lefty bow :( :laugh:
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Post by: Weylin on May 23, 2013, 09:16:35 pm: Nice bows, everybody! What a great trade so far. I've got the recurves bent into my osage stave and I'll start the tillering soon. I'm starting to get more excited as it's shaping up. May be hard to let go of this one.
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Post by: 1442 on May 24, 2013, 08:40:13 am: Lots of killer looking bows guys. I have been way too distracted and out of town to get anything done for some time now, but things are starting to turn around to where I can get some time in on the trade bow. I have it floor tillered ready for a string and it shouldn't take long to have her shooting. I am gonna keep it pretty simple to minimize anything that could go wrong. Tip overlays have failed me a few times so there wont be any on the bow. I'll try to make up for the lack of extra good looking stuff with extra durability.
There is one knot that I would rather not be there but I will find out more about it with the string on. I gotta another stave in line ready just in case something goes wrong with this one too. Catching up on all the posts here and looking at the beautiful bows being turned out has really got me itching to get er done and sling some arrows. T.D.
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Post by: darwin on May 24, 2013, 11:32:10 am: Having a little propeller twist issues that im trying to fix
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Post by: SLIMBOB on May 25, 2013, 11:36:11 am: Awesome looking bow Matt!
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Post by: burn em up chuck on May 25, 2013, 10:56:24 pm: just checking in, friday night I braced my trade bow for the first time w/a little work the tiller came in, and was shooting it. Worked on flipping the tips, and shaped some bone for tip overlays.
Know I need too try in ernest to figure out how to post pictures w/apple. I used to use photo bucket when I had a pc. Anyway more to come. hopefully w/pictures.

chuck
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Post by: GregB on May 26, 2013, 10:27:58 am: Hello all, been out of pocket for a while. Since retiring a couple of months ago I think I've been online once...just needed some time away from a computer I guess since I set in front of one most of each day with my job. Just about have my trade bow completed, finished sealing and put a grip on a couple of days ago. Another hour or so and should have it done! I think I'll make a bow stringer and send that along with it as well. Will be messaging Pearl Drum with an address request soon. Don't have a camera available at the moment. Pappy may have taken a picture of it yesterday when I had it at Twin Oaks. Should have it headed out soon.
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Post by: Gordon on May 26, 2013, 10:56:33 am: My trade bow is packaged up and ready for a trip to the post office on Tuesday.
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Post by: lesken2011 on May 26, 2013, 11:54:02 am: I got stalled on my primary trade bow (crepe myrtle stave), so I worked on my back up yesterday, a hickory backed ipe. I got it ready for brace and will put my tip overlays on it today and finish tillering her. Maybe I can get her ready to shoot in today and tomorrow. When I get the back up finished, I may go back to the other one and see if I can still make her work. If not, I won't be caught with my pants down and down to the last minute again.
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on May 27, 2013, 10:19:26 am: Well I got to shoot Kips swapper, Ryan brought it to Marshall with him. What a pleasure to shoot. The bow is smooth as butta' and very quick. As expected, the finish work is flawless to boot. EXCELLENT work Kip Winger, Excellent!
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Post by: MWirwicki on May 27, 2013, 04:56:21 pm: Gopher, you're most welcome. I'm glad the bow made it to you in one piece. Looks like you shoot it very well.
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Post by: Buckeye Guy on May 27, 2013, 06:17:59 pm: When I got home from the Marshall Primitive Archery Rendezvous
there was a package waiting for me from Juniper Junkie Whoohoo !
it is raining so all the good stuff will have to wait !
Now that Marshall is over I can start on my second attempt at my trade bow !
What direction should I take on this one ?
Still have unpacking to try to do between rain drops so see ya later!
Guy
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Post by: coaster500 on May 27, 2013, 11:18:35 pm: Thanks Drums, I had some terrific teachers :)
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Post by: wildkatt on May 28, 2013, 12:58:42 am: :o WOW some great bows going out. ;D Well my Recipient has received his Bow. >:D I hope he has time to post some pics since i dont have any good ones. :o Another big thanks to all the peeps who run the trades. Waiting for the next one now and looking at stave pile. 8) Love these trades.

KATT
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Post by: hunterbob on May 28, 2013, 11:08:06 am: Man you guys are getting some great bows . I can't wait to get mine the waiting is the hardest part . But we don't have much longer to wait the dead line will be here before you know it .
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Post by: autologus on May 28, 2013, 04:34:28 pm: I'm getting there on mine, I have a ring chased and the bow profiled out, I just have to start reducing the limb thickness and start tillering. Here is where I'm at so far.

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y94/autologus/20130523_193254_zps35bd0575.jpg) (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/autologus/media/20130523_193254_zps35bd0575.jpg.html)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y94/autologus/20130523_193356_zps0eb7befa.jpg) (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/autologus/media/20130523_193356_zps0eb7befa.jpg.html)

Grady
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Post by: danny f on May 28, 2013, 05:20:31 pm: hi all just checking in. i dont think im gona send my mollie as im not 100% satisfied with the tiller. and i dont have much more # to play with to correct it. so i have started to rough out another bow. i have been very busy with work recently too so not had much time to work on bows, also the steel cable has worn through my pulley on the tiller tree so i have to get that sorted too before i can carry on.got to say there is some excellent workmanship on this thread keep it up everyone. :)
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Post by: GregB on May 29, 2013, 10:48:31 am: Well mine is boxed up ready to go and I got the address of the recipient this morning! Hope he likes it and will actually take it hunting some. I tried to make something that I don't think he has made before...HHB, and that is my 2nd favorite bow wood I've used next to osage.

Will try and get it on its way within the next couple of days! Loss my charger for my camera, so I haven't been able to take pictures for a while...maybe he can post some when he receives it.

GregB
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Post by: bubby on May 29, 2013, 08:04:49 pm: hackberry stave that I got from paulsemp, thanks paul, had to cut and wedge the handle to get it halfweay close to centerline right now it's 54# and about 65 ttt @29"(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/101_4276_zps2647800b.jpg) (http://s623.photobucket.com/user/bubncheryl/media/101_4276_zps2647800b.jpg.html)(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/101_4274_zpsd86abbd5.jpg) (http://s623.photobucket.com/user/bubncheryl/media/101_4274_zpsd86abbd5.jpg.html)(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/101_4277_zps4f97584d.jpg) (http://s623.photobucket.com/user/bubncheryl/media/101_4277_zps4f97584d.jpg.html)(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/101_4275_zps68342774.jpg) (http://s623.photobucket.com/user/bubncheryl/media/101_4275_zps68342774.jpg.html)
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Post by: SLIMBOB on May 29, 2013, 08:42:31 pm: Nice one! Sweet tiller.
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Post by: lesken2011 on May 29, 2013, 09:05:14 pm: Looks like you're back on schedule, Bub. Nice job on that one.
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Post by: paulsemp on May 29, 2013, 09:15:21 pm: Glad you found a use for it bub! That hackberry loves a good ol tempering on the belly.
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on May 29, 2013, 09:32:46 pm: Real nice bub
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Post by: RyanY on May 29, 2013, 10:15:27 pm: Good thinking on kerfing the handle like that Bub. Did you fill it with something? I don't think I ever would have thought of that as a solution. Smart stuff!
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Post by: SLIMBOB on May 29, 2013, 11:15:29 pm: Well....I think it's gonna make a shooter. I was never really sure I could get a decent bow out of this stave, but the farther I got down the road, the better I felt about it. Still a bit surprised. I put a couple of dozen arrows thru her today and it shoots very sweet. Center of the target consistently. I was concerned that it might have some hand shock with the knots adding weight to the tip, but not really any. Tiller's not perfect, but it may be as close as I can get it. Any thoughts welcome. I will continue to shoot her in, doll her up, and if it continues to hold up, decide which one to send out. Really like this one!
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Post by: Badly Bent on May 29, 2013, 11:31:00 pm: Yo hackberry looking good Bub. I've never seen that handle cut trick before either, good thinking for sure. :)

Man Slim the tiller on your bow looks great also, real nice. :)
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Post by: lesken2011 on May 30, 2013, 12:08:43 am: looking good, Slim!! Nice bend!
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Post by: Weylin on May 30, 2013, 12:25:40 am: Looks great Slimbob. I don't see anything wrong with the bend. If you're having any accuracy problems I'd say it's because you're looking at the camera when you shoot! ;)
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Post by: SLIMBOB on May 30, 2013, 12:39:52 am: Just with the one eye. :)
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Post by: osage outlaw on May 30, 2013, 01:01:46 am: That's a cool trick Bubby. I'm going to have to remember that one.

Slimbob, looks like you nailed the tiller on that one. Great job!
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Post by: bubby on May 30, 2013, 06:16:48 am: it my first hackberry and i'm likeing it, Paul it cooked the belly good, then with all the heat I used trying to line up the tips it aint getting any more
ryoon I wedged a pc of walnut in far as I could and filled it with epoxy, then put the dowels in for piece of mind
as far as the cool trick I saw it somewere to get the deflex out of one limb, think it may have been Pappy doing it, i'm just a copy cat ::)
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Post by: Pappy on May 30, 2013, 07:47:10 am: Nice looking hackberry bubby,and SlimBob tiller looks prefect to me,nice work,lots of great bows getting made in this trade deal. :) ;)
Pappy
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Post by: darwin on May 30, 2013, 10:32:11 am: alright this propeller twist is defeating me at the moment so im going to start on a second bow
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Post by: SLIMBOB on May 30, 2013, 11:01:54 am: Thanks for the comments. This picture just happens to be complimentary of the tiller. Any other angle and you can see the bumps and dips. Tiller's good, but not great. Good enough I think.
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Post by: GregB on May 30, 2013, 03:31:10 pm: Looks like a lot of fine bows being made, should be a lot of happy recipients! Good looking tiller Slimbob.
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Post by: coaster500 on May 30, 2013, 03:50:26 pm: That Hack looks great Bubby........ stuff is like a rubber band and loves heat :)

Great Tiller Slim!!! I think you have an advantage with one eye :)
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Post by: Bryce on May 30, 2013, 07:34:48 pm: Shipped.
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Post by: blackhawk on May 30, 2013, 08:06:51 pm: Looking good bub n slim....finish em up n send em on out ;) :D
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Post by: GregB on May 31, 2013, 11:22:04 am: I've shipped my trade bow, should arrive at its destination around June 4th.

GregB
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Post by: okie64 on May 31, 2013, 11:31:26 am: Great looking progress on here fellers. I ended up reflexing the tips on my plan b bow. Got er shot in and need to make up a string and it will be good to go.
(http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee503/Jamey_Burkhart/E07DB3E8-9252-4678-85A7-0CF592F0E2AA-17993-00002C800A85021D.jpg)
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Post by: lesken2011 on May 31, 2013, 11:57:53 am: Looks sweet, Okie!!
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Post by: Bryce on May 31, 2013, 12:20:12 pm: Fine looking bow!

Can't wait till my recip gets there bow. I threw in a little something extra at the last minute.
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Post by: autologus on May 31, 2013, 01:03:42 pm: That is a fantastic plan B. Beautiful bow someone is going to be happy, happy, happy.

Grady
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Post by: bubby on May 31, 2013, 04:03:26 pm: that's nice okie, with the long list of traders this year I wonder how many have shipped
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Post by: Badly Bent on May 31, 2013, 06:55:23 pm: Nice Okie, like that braced profile.
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Post by: SLIMBOB on May 31, 2013, 07:04:48 pm: Like those curves.
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Post by: JW_Halverson on May 31, 2013, 10:28:33 pm: That just looks okie-doke with me, Okie!
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Post by: coaster500 on May 31, 2013, 11:52:43 pm: Sweet bow Jamey!!
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Post by: Arrowind on June 01, 2013, 12:36:18 pm: Wow! Lot's of really nice bows being made out there! I've been away for a while but still have one in the works. It's been a rough go and now I'm on plan C. :-[ Also been really really busy with other stuff. I'll get it done it will just be a little while longer. Hope it turns out as well as I'm imagining.....we'll see.
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Post by: Will H on June 01, 2013, 03:18:39 pm: Looks like a bunch of sweet bows being knocked out! I got mine shootin today. It's kinda a ambush/trade bow. 58"ntn 60# at my recipients draw. I'll get her all slicked up and take some pics before 2 long ;)
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Post by: MWirwicki on June 02, 2013, 09:29:21 am: I've been offline for a coupla days. Really nice bows turning out!
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Post by: Knapper on June 02, 2013, 09:41:15 am: Really sweet bows being built, just got caught up witht the last four pages of post. Man you can learn a lot of neat stuff on here!
Knapper
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Post by: bushboy on June 02, 2013, 12:20:22 pm: Hey all,gonna try my hand at this this elm stave that I got from marc.it's a beauty of a piece,hopefully I don't bugger it up!lol!
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Post by: Squirrelslayer on June 02, 2013, 12:38:20 pm: Hopefully that stave works for you. SS
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Post by: burn em up chuck on June 02, 2013, 01:40:49 pm: very very close to being done. tips are done, it pulls 51#@ 27". trying to review as many handle ideas as possible. I have never work so hard on a bow before, WAIT! was that one of the aspects of the contest? to refine ones abilities? thanks I needed this :embarassed: :o :o ;D ;D ;D

chuck
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Post by: autologus on June 02, 2013, 02:17:19 pm: I have mine on the long string at about 50# @ 10".

Grady
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Post by: Pappy on June 03, 2013, 09:03:45 am: Still going strong it looks like,got to shoot a couple that should be ready in a few day[Will's/Chuck's] should be some happy recipient's soon. :) :) Plus GregB's is shipped,that should about have the TwinOaks boys caught up. :) :)
Pappy
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Post by: Weylin on June 03, 2013, 11:27:24 am: I got my trade bow shooting at the Central Oregon Bowyer's Gathering this weekend. it's amazing what you can do with a bow when you have Gordon, Keenan and Dave (Juniper Junkie) looking over your shoulder. We had a really good time and I'm really happy with how my trade bow turned out. I think people took some pictures but I don't have any; I was too busy making a pile of shavings. If I come up with some pictures I'll show you my progress.
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Post by: coaster500 on June 03, 2013, 12:03:21 pm: Quote from: Weylin on June 03, 2013, 11:27:24 am
I got my trade bow shooting at the Central Oregon Bowyer's Gathering this weekend. it's amazing what you can do with a bow when you have Gordon, Keenan and Dave (Juniper Junkie) looking over your shoulder. We had a really good time and I'm really happy with how my trade bow turned out. I think people took some pictures but I don't have any; I was too busy making a pile of shavings. If I come up with some pictures I'll show you my progress.

Now that's a schooling crew there :)

Let's see that thing Weylin!!!!
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Post by: missilemaster on June 03, 2013, 02:47:58 pm: Got my trade bow a few days ago, but havent had the chance to post pics. Thanks Wildkat, its a smooth drawing bow made from a killer piece of wood. I'm pickled tink! ??? :D
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Post by: missilemaster on June 03, 2013, 02:48:54 pm: one more
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Post by: Pat B on June 03, 2013, 05:39:57 pm: Thats a long bow for Katt. Nice one though, Cody. The wood looks like some of that dense, redish stuff.
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Post by: blackhawk on June 03, 2013, 05:56:11 pm: awesome cody....that unbraced pic n your smile says it all...congrats...and good job kat :D :D :D :D
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Post by: paulsemp on June 03, 2013, 09:29:25 pm: sweet deal!
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Post by: KellyG on June 03, 2013, 11:13:31 pm: Still working on my bow. Just checking in. I am laying out simple long bows now. Since the fancy stuff is not working out.
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Post by: RyanY on June 03, 2013, 11:29:32 pm: That bow looks good on you Cody! I hope I get to see it in person some time.
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Post by: Pappy on June 04, 2013, 05:46:16 am: Good looking bow,congrats, to both . :) :)
Pappy
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Post by: coaster500 on June 04, 2013, 08:02:11 pm: Sweet Cody U got a Katt shooter!!!!
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Post by: okie64 on June 05, 2013, 11:21:18 am: Great lookin bow there Cody, nicely done Katt.

Shipped mine out today to a land far, far away. Should arrive at its destination by Friday.
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Post by: Josh B on June 05, 2013, 01:57:48 pm: My wife called and told me that I received a bow in the mail today! ;D ;D ;D. But being her normal contrarian self, refused to tell me who it was from. >:( The only hint she would give me is that it was from the PNW. She knows darn good and well how many bowyers are out there and that clue would not only be of little help, but only further serve to frustrate me. Ornery woman anyway! Ya just gotta love that! :) unfortunately, it will be three weeks before I get home to see it. So to whoever my mysterious benefactor is thank you very much! I will post pics as soon as I get home. Josh
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Post by: lesken2011 on June 05, 2013, 02:20:38 pm: Looks sweet, Cody.

Josh, I bet you are on pins and needles, buddy. 3 weeks is along time to wait!. Maybe she can send you some pics.
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on June 05, 2013, 02:52:58 pm: I guess we know who the REAL gunship master is now, eh Cody? Im wearing all long sleeves from here on out.....

SWEET BOW!
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Post by: bubby on June 05, 2013, 04:34:53 pm: Josh at least ya know comeing pnw it's gonna be some good wood >:D
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Post by: Josh B on June 05, 2013, 05:45:42 pm: Quote from: bubby on June 05, 2013, 04:34:53 pm
Josh at least ya know comeing pnw it's gonna be some good wood >:D

Lol! I don't know about that Bubby, I just read in another thread that they're so hard up for bow wood out there that they're using lodgepole pine for warbows! ::) >:D. Lol! Josh
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Post by: Bryce on June 05, 2013, 06:04:28 pm: Quote from: Gun Doc on June 05, 2013, 05:45:42 pm
Quote from: bubby on June 05, 2013, 04:34:53 pm
Josh at least ya know comeing pnw it's gonna be some good wood >:D

Lol! I don't know about that Bubby, I just read in another thread that they're so hard up for bow wood out there that they're using lodgepole pine for warbows! ::) >:D. Lol! Josh

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Good ole' Steve..... We don't know him :o ::);) ;D >:D
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Post by: Stringman on June 05, 2013, 06:27:23 pm: That's funny! I hate it for ya, josh, but these next 3 weeks probably won't go by TOO slow! >:D
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Post by: bubby on June 05, 2013, 06:57:35 pm: well I robbed the horn of the bow that blew and got them on the hackberry, got a little final shaping and finish work and it's done
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Post by: Weylin on June 05, 2013, 09:14:02 pm: Neener, neener. :P I know who made your bow!! But I won't tell...
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Post by: Josh B on June 06, 2013, 02:29:34 am: Well...the mystery is no longer a mystery ;D. I am the proud recipient of a pinecone longbow!!!! So there Weylin, neener neener back at ya! Lol! Its even vine maple, which is awesome as I have been wanting a vine maple bow since I first heard of the wood. Once the maker of the bow was revealed to me, I was so happy that I had to sit on my hands all afternoon just to keep from waving at everybody like I was riding the short bus to school! I can't wait to get home and try this baby out. My wife says it came with some beautiful arrows as well. Thank you very much Bryce! I haven't even held the bow yet and I'm already ecstatic! Woo hoo! Eat your hearts out fellow bow traders! This one is all mine! >:D. I'll post up some pics when I get home. Josh
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Post by: Gordon on June 06, 2013, 02:35:37 am: You're a lucky man Josh. Bryce makes some fine bows.
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Post by: Weylin on June 06, 2013, 02:38:18 am: You earned it after that sweet 5 curve you sent me last year.
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Post by: Bryce on June 06, 2013, 10:29:15 am: Quote from: Weylin on June 06, 2013, 02:38:18 am
You earned it after that sweet 5 curve you sent me last year.

My thoughts exactly :)

Well josh I just hope it works for yah :)
I kinda guessed on the spine lol hopefully the match up lol
Can't wait to see it in your hands
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Post by: blackhawk on June 06, 2013, 10:36:25 am: Sweet josh....talk about the worst way to torture a guy tho...jeez..you can't even get to see it and hold it and shoot it for a couple more weeks yet... >:( :-\ :laugh:
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Post by: Josh B on June 06, 2013, 03:30:41 pm: Gordon- I couldn't agree more! I am and he does!

Weylin- thanks man, I appreciate that

Chris- I've waited longer for less, I'll survive. I hope :(

Bryce-I can't wait to get it in my hands(despite what I just told Blackhawk)lol! Thanks man! Josh
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Post by: coaster500 on June 08, 2013, 12:00:39 pm: You're a lucky guy Josh :) ....a Pinenut bow is sweet!!!!!
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Post by: JW_Halverson on June 08, 2013, 01:47:06 pm: Quote from: Gun Doc on June 06, 2013, 02:29:34 am
Well...the mystery is no longer a mystery ;D. I am the proud recipient of a pinecone longbow!!!! So there Weylin, neener neener back at ya! Lol! Its even vine maple, which is awesome as I have been wanting a vine maple bow since I first heard of the wood. Once the maker of the bow was revealed to me, I was so happy that I had to sit on my hands all afternoon just to keep from waving at everybody like I was riding the short bus to school! I can't wait to get home and try this baby out. My wife says it came with some beautiful arrows as well. Thank you very much Bryce! I haven't even held the bow yet and I'm already ecstatic! Woo hoo! Eat your hearts out fellow bow traders! This one is all mine! >:D. I'll post up some pics when I get home. Josh

And I bet it hits a deer like Ken-abago on the interstate!
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Post by: Dvshunter on June 08, 2013, 02:33:42 pm: Awesome bws being built this year. Its shaping up nicely
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Post by: beetlebailey1977 on June 08, 2013, 09:01:17 pm: Getting over my surgery.....hope to get back on my trade bow soon.
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Post by: Buckeye Guy on June 08, 2013, 09:29:48 pm: The sun was out today so I finished tillering out bow attempt nu. 2 !
Not sure it is the one either, after the finish drys I will give it a trial run !
Hope we get some good and hot weather tomorrow cause this is goona hurt way before she hits full draw !!
Wonder what kind of pain killers are in order for this one !
Should be more fun than a whole barrel of monkeys for sure !
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Post by: bubby on June 09, 2013, 12:04:34 am: that's funny the sun was out here too, 115 deg., still got my handle shaped and the bow sanded and6 coats of tung oil on, it's getting close, Bub
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Post by: Josh B on June 09, 2013, 05:37:54 pm: I managed to sneak home this weekend and try this baby out. To say I'm impressed would be a huge understatement? This thing flings em flat and sinks em deep! Bryce even made me a half dozen sweet arrows for it that are spined to perfection! Man...do I love this bow! Thanks again Bryce! Josh
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Post by: bubby on June 09, 2013, 05:43:19 pm: lucky guy Josh
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Post by: lesken2011 on June 09, 2013, 05:44:36 pm: Those are some sweet curves, Josh. I mean the bow, but the legs ain't bad ::) .
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Post by: missilemaster on June 10, 2013, 12:33:50 am: Nice looking bow Josh! Ever consider becoming a model ;D?
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Post by: Poggins on June 10, 2013, 01:39:53 am: The OSS had their members only campout this weekend and Sidewinder brought the trade bow that he is working on to show it off and it's a nice bow, someone is going to be very happy to get it.
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Post by: bubby on June 10, 2013, 01:44:49 am: I'M DONE!!! ;D, i'll be able to ship in a couple a days, i'll post some pics tomorrow, Bub
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Post by: lesken2011 on June 10, 2013, 09:12:27 am: I got the handle and finish on number 2 this weekend and just have the handle wrap and new string to go. Not sure if this is the one I am going to send, though. I may post some pics and see what ya'll think.
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Post by: autologus on June 10, 2013, 09:51:46 am: I am to the shoot in phase and if it survives that I will start dressing it up.

Grady
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Post by: Weylin on June 10, 2013, 11:16:18 am: I'm putting the lipstick on my trade bow. Wont be long now...
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Post by: blackhawk on June 10, 2013, 11:16:42 am: I'm glad your happy josh :)

After making a dozen plus bows since the trade started I think I finally have a "contender"....I'll be posting it in its own thread by the end of the week if I can...its a kick @$$ bow,but there's only one thing hindering me from sending it....you'll see soon enough why ;) ..lol >:D ....and I'm gonna get an earful from yins guys.... :laugh:
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Post by: Buckeye Guy on June 10, 2013, 12:01:39 pm: Chris
Have you been flirting with the other girls again ?!!
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Post by: Bryce on June 10, 2013, 01:07:47 pm: hey josh im glad the arrows fit right i didnt have time to spine test the bow so i kinda just guessed :-\
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Post by: blackhawk on June 10, 2013, 01:59:43 pm: Quote from: Buckeye Guy on June 10, 2013, 12:01:39 pm
Chris
Have you been flirting with the other girls again ?!!

I'm more than just flirting Guy >:D

Oh..p.s......don't tell my wife....oh wait...she already knows :laugh:
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Post by: Buckeye Guy on June 10, 2013, 04:48:44 pm: Don't worry Chris !
I wont on purpose but you know she watches every move I make on FB like some kind of Hawkwomen !!! >:D :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: bubby on June 10, 2013, 04:55:52 pm: here's my bow all ready to ship, first hackberry I've built and I like it a lot, got the stave from paulsemp last year thank's paul, used the horn tips off the trade bow that died, longhorn anyway I hope whats his name likes it, bub(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/101_4290_zps9d0b2569.jpg) (http://s623.photobucket.com/user/bubncheryl/media/101_4290_zps9d0b2569.jpg.html)(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/101_4289_zpsb52da183.jpg) (http://s623.photobucket.com/user/bubncheryl/media/101_4289_zpsb52da183.jpg.html)(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/101_4288_zpsa8ff9fa8.jpg) (http://s623.photobucket.com/user/bubncheryl/media/101_4288_zpsa8ff9fa8.jpg.html)(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/101_4287_zps0b23d27e.jpg) (http://s623.photobucket.com/user/bubncheryl/media/101_4287_zps0b23d27e.jpg.html)(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/101_4286_zpsd1ce7dec.jpg) (http://s623.photobucket.com/user/bubncheryl/media/101_4286_zpsd1ce7dec.jpg.html)(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/101_4285_zpsbca31e67.jpg)[/UR[URL=http://s623.photobucket.com/user/bubncheryl/media/101_4284_zps5de5be05.jpg.html](http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/101_4284_zps5de5be05.jpg) (http://s623.photobucket.com/user/bubncheryl/media/101_4285_zpsbca31e67.jpg.html)L]
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Post by: lesken2011 on June 10, 2013, 05:06:08 pm: Looks sweet, Bub. Some righty will like it, I'm sure.
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Post by: bubby on June 10, 2013, 05:08:38 pm: yeah one of these days i'll build a left handed bow for someone besides me :laugh:,
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Post by: paulsemp on June 10, 2013, 05:09:43 pm: hey bub I would gladly take a second Bubby bow this year. nice job on that thing, you did that hack justice
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Post by: bubby on June 10, 2013, 05:10:47 pm: I forgot I finished it with 8 coats of tung oil and 7coats of paste wax
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Post by: lesken2011 on June 10, 2013, 05:12:32 pm: I think a know a lefty.... ;)
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Post by: bubby on June 10, 2013, 05:12:48 pm: sorry Paul but it is going somewhere else, I really liked working this bow, smells great, thank's for the staves, bub
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Post by: danny f on June 10, 2013, 06:40:09 pm: thats a nice bow bubby, and all the others on this thread are too. a quick update from me, the mollie i was building crysalled near the fades so that one wont be getting sent. so i have started on a 54" piece of english yew. i am going for a slight bend in the handle.its about a 1.5" at the handle and tapers to 1/2" tips this stave had some pretty bad twist at one end so i have removed some of it with the heat gun. i have also had to get the limbs in line as you can see in the pics. i only did that tonight so i wont know if its worked until a day or 2 when i take the clamps off. i am hoping this will be the one. heres a few pics.
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/dfee82/95a0b59d-d86a-4af9-ae85-ad0ba615dd7a_zpsbfa46d59.jpg) (http://s493.photobucket.com/user/dfee82/media/95a0b59d-d86a-4af9-ae85-ad0ba615dd7a_zpsbfa46d59.jpg.html)
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/dfee82/IMG_0685_zps2d5fc57b.jpg) (http://s493.photobucket.com/user/dfee82/media/IMG_0685_zps2d5fc57b.jpg.html)
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/dfee82/IMG_0688_zpsddfbe21b.jpg) (http://s493.photobucket.com/user/dfee82/media/IMG_0688_zpsddfbe21b.jpg.html)
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/dfee82/IMG_0689_zps6a09ecff.jpg) (http://s493.photobucket.com/user/dfee82/media/IMG_0689_zps6a09ecff.jpg.html)
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Post by: blackhawk on June 10, 2013, 09:27:25 pm: Cool bub.... ;)

N I might consider a full compass bend in the handle Danny and you'll be able to get near 27" of draw with it (if your good)and that would be asking the most from that stave...if you leave the handle stiff or even slightly stiff you won't get near as far of a draw from it,and more like 23" n maybe 24" if your good...just letting ya know and making sure your aware ;)
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Post by: beetlebailey1977 on June 10, 2013, 10:34:51 pm: That hackberry is sweet bubby.
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Post by: steelslinger on June 10, 2013, 11:53:26 pm: I got my trade bow today!!! Or should I say bows. Thank you okie64 they are perfect for me. Both of these bows shoot great, they are quiet and fast. I know these pictures are not that great, but I am so grateful to have received two fantastic bows.
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Post by: steelslinger on June 10, 2013, 11:55:26 pm: I even figured out how to re-size the pictures all by myself ;D
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Post by: JW_Halverson on June 11, 2013, 12:00:14 am: Oh baby, I dig the crazy schviggle in the upper limb of the first bow! Congrats!
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Post by: coaster500 on June 11, 2013, 02:16:59 am: That shooter looks smooooooooooooth Bubby ;)

Lucky man Slinger!!! Two bows, Cool!!!
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Post by: Weylin on June 11, 2013, 03:06:19 am: That's awesome, Brad, you got lucky! Nice work Okie!
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Post by: danny f on June 11, 2013, 04:06:23 am: thats a beauty love the wiggle in the top limb. cheers for the tip blackhawk. i do need to get as much bend as i can so i will make it full compass.
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Post by: blackhawk on June 11, 2013, 08:00:45 am: Congrats steelslinger...wow...two bows!!! Cool....way to go okie :D
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Post by: okie64 on June 11, 2013, 08:30:59 am: Glad the bows made it to ya safely Brad. I had a great time building and shooting them, although your 30" draw had me a little intimidated. I did learn that I can shoot pretty decent at that long draw length I just have to keep my face out of the way of the string ;D. It only took one time to learn that lesson. This was my first trade and I had a blast and will definitely be looking forward to it again next year.

Sweet looking hackberry Bubby, someone will be very happy with it.
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Post by: lesken2011 on June 11, 2013, 08:53:39 am: Lucky guy, Steel man. A 2fer from Okie and both look sweet. Nice job on both, from what I can see.
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Post by: autologus on June 11, 2013, 09:35:25 am: Both of those are great bows, you are a lucky man. Good job Okie64.

Grady
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Post by: steelslinger on June 11, 2013, 11:22:38 am: I have an ash bow that I'm working on, and I'm trying to decide if I want to remove a little prop twist or not. How much twist will you allow before you will remove it? I will try to post some pics latter today.
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Post by: SLIMBOB on June 11, 2013, 11:25:26 am: Almost never remove prop twist. Personal preference, but a bit of prop twist is prevalent on many of my bows with no ill effects.
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Post by: autologus on June 11, 2013, 12:49:36 pm: The trade bow I'm working on has a little prop twist in one of the limbs but it does not affect the performance, just adds some character.

Grady
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on June 11, 2013, 01:37:47 pm: Nice job Okie!
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Post by: bubby on June 11, 2013, 03:07:42 pm: mine shipped today, had a new gal at the p.o. and she tried to charge me $62 bucks and change for the same size package that I usually pay $22, so it's going parcel post, it's in a pipe so it will be fine just takes a few more days, bub
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Post by: Carson (CMB) on June 11, 2013, 03:22:50 pm: Okie, when I said he would probably like either one, I didnt mean you should send both! :D Nice work! Brad, you are a lucky dude!
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Post by: steelslinger on June 11, 2013, 04:25:07 pm: looks like the prop twist stays then. I will get her out to 27" then slap some sturgeon skins on her.
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Post by: autologus on June 11, 2013, 05:12:49 pm: I like the look of Sturgeon on a bow, fish skin in general looks good on em.

Grady
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Post by: okie64 on June 11, 2013, 06:27:59 pm: Quote from: Carson (CMB) on June 11, 2013, 03:22:50 pm
Okie, when I said he would probably like either one, I didnt mean you should send both! :D Nice work! Brad, you are a lucky dude!

It was too tough of a decision Carson, plus everyone needs at least a couple of osage bows in their arsenal :)
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Post by: steelslinger on June 11, 2013, 08:30:17 pm: I think I ended up with a couple meat makers >:D
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Post by: lesken2011 on June 11, 2013, 08:31:13 pm: A couple of teaser pics of my 2013 trade bow #2. It's an HBI with a little reflex/deflex and crepe myrtle and purple heart tip overlays. I just added a cork handle and shot it about 100 times. I little stiff spot appeared just out from the handle on one limb that I need to scrape a couple of times. I put a light coat of water based walnut stain on the hickory and sprayed it a couple of times with shellac to see how it was going to look. I am not going to say what the weight is, but she really flings an arrow.
(http://huntingexchange.com/hwdphotos/uploads/62/2/pfp75567pcppuz.jpg)
(http://huntingexchange.com/hwdphotos/uploads/62/2/3m54u8g4cpag6r.jpg)
(http://huntingexchange.com/hwdphotos/uploads/62/2/i5svhtdzcxo3wo.jpg)
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Post by: Badly Bent on June 11, 2013, 11:04:57 pm: Man all these bows are looking great, real nice work being done. :) :) :)
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Post by: hedgeapple on June 12, 2013, 01:20:21 am: I got mine bow for the trade to a long string. I was hoping to get some work done on it today and tomorrow, but my back went out. grr.

I have a potential problem with the stave. It may or may not be an issue. But I won't know until I get it bending better. I decided to flip the tips a little nothing too drastic. But, there was a small island run-off on the belly right where most of the bend would be. I decided to remove that island. It was screaming, "I'll lift a splitter!" Now that one tip might be too thin for the rounded belly bow that I'd planned to make. I've only made one other round belly bow. It seems to be thicker than the flat belly bows I've made in the past that were my same draw weight/length. ANY THOUGHTS?

My plan of action is to:
reduce the belly more, which it needs, then start tillering to see what happens. If the recurve pulls out I'm thinking I could:
a. shorten the bow. not really wanting to shorten it as much I would need to do to remove the thin spot.
b. use a long cow horn tip overlay to support the reflexed tips.
c. start another bow.
stave stats.
osage 1 1/4 width 60% out the tips then tapers.
64" t2t
target 26 @ 50-55
slightly bendy handle that is cut in to 1" width.

Help appreciated.
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Post by: steve b. on June 12, 2013, 01:37:56 am: Well it only took me 3 months to make half a bow. I tried to get fancy with some character vinemaple and gave up after destroying the second one then switched to osage staves, the first of which was apparently cut from a tree by a blind guy with a chainsaw. I ended up using that bow to test stain and rawhide techniques and moved on to this one. After all of that I came in a few lbs. low anyway. Other than that it came out pretty good but I was disappointed enough that I decided to throw in a bonus bow and a mystery gift for my trade recipient.

Ok, that's the sob story. Here's the bows, a 65" and 66" osage and hickory. The osage is just under 40 lbs. @27", partially backed with rawhide and a reddish stain, and exotic hardwood tips and zebra hair rest. The hickory is just over 40 lbs. @27", parallel with trapped eges, charcoal/alcohol stain, oak heartwood tips, and my first ever cushion handle for a D-bow. The poofy string silencers are llama and badger.

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Post by: blackhawk on June 12, 2013, 07:41:01 am: Start tillering n see what happens Dave...if not sounds like you have a lil bit of length to chop off if need be ;)

Cool bends Steve :)
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Post by: lesken2011 on June 12, 2013, 09:34:55 am: Two really sweet benders, Steve. I really like that red stained rawhide. What did you use to stain it with?
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Post by: steelslinger on June 12, 2013, 11:12:29 am: This is my ash bow I have been working on. The prop twist can make the tiller look different from side to side, so you get two pictures to critique my tiller. The bow is about 68" tip to tip.
The first pic has the bottom limb on the left, the second hat the bottom on the right.
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Post by: steelslinger on June 12, 2013, 04:48:40 pm: anyone?
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Post by: Gus on June 12, 2013, 06:23:06 pm: Whew Fellers,

There are some Fine Looking Bows shaping up this year...

Finally got back to work on the things that matter (Bows), after finishing up a bunch of work on things that don't (Most Everything Else)...

And ran into some issues with my Candidate "A" stave.
There are Several hurdles to overcome with this stave and I will sometime down the road.
But the bottom line is that I just wouldn't feel comfortable sending the bow made from this stave to my recipient.
Here is the biggest Issue in the first two shots, a Mean Check that is Wide and Deep. its only a check on the back but a Problem on the Belly.

(http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh547/augustus1967/P5240042.jpg)
(http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh547/augustus1967/P5240043.jpg)

And a shot of the Backup Stave. A stave that George gifted me at Cross Plains Feb or March 2012.
Y'all have seen it before, and several of the Houston folks did some Ring Chasing learning on it last year or was it the year before?
At any rate it's at least two years seasoned and hard as Bone...
So it should have some Good Medicine.

(http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh547/augustus1967/P5260054.jpg)

-gus
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Post by: Carson (CMB) on June 12, 2013, 06:40:59 pm: Those look nice Steve.
Gus, looks like you just need some superglue.
Brad, what does your front profile look like?
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Post by: steelslinger on June 12, 2013, 10:34:01 pm: Here is the front profile. It is 1.75 to mid limb tapering to 5/8 at the tips.
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Post by: okie64 on June 13, 2013, 12:01:35 am: Looks like the Bottom limb needs to bend more Brad. I would get the outer limb bending a bit more on the bottom and maybe a tad on the upper limb too. With those parallel limbs I wouldnt get anymore bend in the inner limbs. How much weight do you have left to lose?
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Post by: steelslinger on June 13, 2013, 12:41:48 am: Ok that kind of what I thought after lookin at the pics for a while. I am currently 1# over target.
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Post by: Gus on June 13, 2013, 02:41:11 am: Well Carson, you aren't too far off the Mark.

I'll need to do some patches before further progress is made with this stave.

The Tear Out and Check in the Handle takes up almost Half of the mass of the
Handle and extends down into to Belly. So that it will have to be filled,
Even if I go Bendy Handle.

And there are Four more Similar Tear Out and Checks to be dealt with out on the limbs.
The severity of these features didn't become apparent until I got the stave reduced down to
it's present dimensions.

And I ain't a gonna test my patching skill out on a Trade Bow...
And I want it to be Purty!

:)

-gus
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Post by: steve b. on June 13, 2013, 03:26:20 am: Kenny, I use Transtint dyes from woodworking stores.
Steelslinger, I would pull the bow by hand once you are tillered out to about 15" and fine tune based on what you see then.
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Post by: Carson (CMB) on June 14, 2013, 02:42:24 pm: Brad, you might be able to reduce the width of those limbs to even things out. I agree with okie that they need to bend a bit more mid limb, but with you being near target weight, maybe you could come in from the sides reducing the width a little at a time in that midlimb area, until you see the tiller affected just a hair. Then you have a little bit more mid-limb bend, and brought the parallel limbs closer to pyrmaid, matching the front profile to your tiller. Just a suggestion, others might disagree with such an approach.
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on June 14, 2013, 03:41:07 pm: Quote from: steelslinger on June 13, 2013, 12:41:48 am
Ok that kind of what I thought after lookin at the pics for a while. I am currently 1# over target.

Don't rush into making the limbs look the same. If they bend evenly, and they do, and it balances in your hand its tillered. Making both limbs look even doesn't always mean its balanced. Draw it by hand, if it feels as if the bottom is pushing the upper forward its too strong.
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Post by: steelslinger on June 15, 2013, 11:43:11 pm: Quote from: PEARL DRUMS on June 14, 2013, 03:41:07 pm
Quote from: steelslinger on June 13, 2013, 12:41:48 am
Ok that kind of what I thought after lookin at the pics for a while. I am currently 1# over target.

Don't rush into making the limbs look the same. If they bend evenly, and they do, and it balances in your hand its tillered. Making both limbs look even doesn't always mean its balanced. Draw it by hand, if it feels as if the bottom is pushing the upper forward its too strong.

It does feel very balanced in the hand, and it seems to shoot very well. I have shot about 100 arrows through it so far and it has not taken any more set. So I guess I will call it good then. Thanks for the help.
I went ahead and ever so slightly flipped the tips just to give it a little more grace. I am going to work on finishing this one up, and get started on another one soon.
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Post by: bubby on June 17, 2013, 07:39:51 pm: the bow I sent should arrive any time now, hope it's in one pc
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Post by: blackhawk on June 17, 2013, 08:54:55 pm: LESS THAN TWO MONTHS BEFORE THE DEADLINE FOLKS.... 8)

It hasn't showed up at my door bub... :-\

Mines done...just needs some grippers put on..n I'll try to get some pics up before I ship to my unlucky recipient
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Post by: Bryce on June 21, 2013, 03:42:41 am: Any progress going on?
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Post by: hedgeapple on June 21, 2013, 03:59:46 am: I got plan B almost finished. I'm still working on plan A. So I guess I'm working a little backward. Go figure. haha

Actually, Plan B wasn't even a thought for the trade bow. I've had back issues for a couple of weeks, So an intensive bow building session (standing for over and hour) was not in the cards. But, I was jonesing to work on a bow and I had one nearly completed, so I decided to finish it up. Well with a little tweaking it really surprised me how flat it shot. At 10 and 25 yards the arrow didn't seem to much of an arc at all. So, I've done a little more tweaking, induced about an inch more or reflex and am getting the handle to bend a bit more. If it holds it's weight, it might be a contender.
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Post by: steelslinger on June 21, 2013, 11:22:50 am: I have my sturgeon skins glued on, and I am working on my shelf and handle tonight. With any luck I might be ready to ship in a week.
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Post by: okie64 on June 21, 2013, 05:10:50 pm: Got a sweet shooting, beautiful hackberry bow from bubby today. :) :) :)

So I was in the middle of mowing my lawn and I saw the mail lady pulling up the road just like any other day, excepty today she stops and gets out and pulls a long tube outta the back of her jeep. I kicked the mower up into high gear and headed straight toward her, I think I might have scared her a little bit. To say I was excited would be a huge understatement. Mowing had to wait because I had to get this sucker opened up and shooting to see what I had. It is a sweet shooter for sure and put the arrows exactly where I was looking. I will get some pics up later as my mowing duties are calling me back now. This was my first year to be in the trade and it was a blast. I will definitely do it again next year. Thanks a ton for the bow bubby and thanks to everyone who made this trade happen. :) :)
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on June 21, 2013, 05:39:26 pm: Lucky dog! That old fart from Northern Cali makes a clean, sweet bow. Im fortunate enough to have one myself.
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Post by: bubby on June 21, 2013, 07:02:59 pm: old but not dead smart a$$ >:D

glad the bow shoots good for ya okie, get some blood on that point this year
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Post by: bushboy on June 21, 2013, 07:07:18 pm: Working on the elm stave I got from marc.removed some twist and kinks and got one recurve bent in last eveing. I used marc method with the wet cloth and tin foil and it worked awesome! Just gotta bend in the other curve ,heat treat and tiller.got my fingers crossed that the other curve goes well and I don't lose my tip alignment.I must say I have approach this bow very sheepishly cuz it's my first shot at a stave attempt.
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Post by: bushboy on June 21, 2013, 09:27:15 pm: This is my progress,so far so good!going for a R/D design.
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Post by: hedgeapple on June 22, 2013, 12:26:37 am: bush, the tips look pretty darn good. I'm looking foreward to seeing your progress.
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Post by: okie64 on June 22, 2013, 12:44:55 am: Heres a few pics of the bow and point that I received from Bubby. Sorry if the pics arent the greatest, I was home alone and had to record with my phone and then snap pics.

(http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee503/Jamey_Burkhart/null-6.jpg)

(http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee503/Jamey_Burkhart/null-5.jpg)
(http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee503/Jamey_Burkhart/null-4.jpg)
(http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee503/Jamey_Burkhart/null-7.jpg)
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Post by: hedgeapple on June 22, 2013, 12:52:05 am: I think that bow will make meat, for you.
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Post by: Bryce on June 22, 2013, 01:52:27 am: Lucky dog:) congrats!
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Post by: paulsemp on June 22, 2013, 02:04:20 am: got me a bow and a point from Bub last year myself 8) that's a good looking bow and a heck of a group you're shooting with it
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Post by: Charlesmaximus on June 22, 2013, 03:20:30 am: Nice looking bow, as well as the point!

-Charles
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Post by: burn em up chuck on June 22, 2013, 10:13:04 am: very very cool, okie64.

also i'm checking in and giving progress. I'm finishing up the handle and touching up the finnish.

chuck
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Post by: lesken2011 on June 22, 2013, 10:19:08 am: Congrats on that fine Bubby bow, Okie!! That grin says it all!! ;D
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Post by: coaster500 on June 22, 2013, 11:35:21 am: Got U a Bubby Bow Jamey!!!

Sweet!!!
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Post by: Badly Bent on June 22, 2013, 11:51:57 am: Congrats Okie, that bow looks made to fit your shooting in that full draw pic. Nice work bub.
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Post by: Gaur on June 22, 2013, 02:05:59 pm: Nice looking bow and point you made there Bubby.

I have three in the works. A Yew, an Osage and a black palm backed Paduak. All are take downs as I have to bring them to the states in a duffle bag in two weeks. I'm also hoping to glue up a few bamboo dragons before I leave and bring them with to finish I have some burmese python skins and reticulated python skins to go on them after a little more heat corrections on the Yew and Osage. Hope to get that done tomorrow as its Sunday here in Thailand.
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Post by: steelslinger on June 24, 2013, 11:07:06 am: I have 4 coats of Tru-Oil on mine now, it should be finished this week. Just have to shoot it some more and sign it.
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Post by: Weylin on June 24, 2013, 01:32:08 pm: Nice looking bow, Bubby! Well done. I'm just touching up the finish on my trade bow. I'll get some pictures up soon. I'm quite please with how it turned out, I hope @*&$(*@&# is too.
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Post by: Bryce on June 24, 2013, 01:44:17 pm: Quit teasing weylin!
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Post by: blackhawk on June 24, 2013, 01:49:36 pm: Quote from: Weylin on June 24, 2013, 01:32:08 pm
Nice looking bow, Bubby! Well done. I'm just touching up the finish on my trade bow. I'll get some pictures up soon. I'm quite please with how it turned out, I hope @*&$(*@&# is too.

Hey my handle name has that many letters ;D ;D ;D ....come on already and quit with the teasing and post some parting shots of MY bow ....lol.
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Post by: JonW on June 24, 2013, 06:24:12 pm: Bubby that is a fine looking Hacberry bow. Congrats Okie.
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Post by: uncleduck on June 25, 2013, 07:52:52 pm: I got my black locust trade bow tillered out and shot in today. Just have to slap on some skins and a finish and into the mail it goes!
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Post by: lostarrow on June 25, 2013, 09:25:21 pm: Well, Dave (aka woodbenderDW) got a couple of real nice shooters form Steve B. of Oregon the other day! Steve contacted me a while ago to get some dirt on Dave, and from there ,we hatched a plan. Steve sent the stuff to me so we could be sure to get the big moment captured for posterity . I'll let Dave give his take on the whole thing, but I promised Steve that I would get some pics up ASAP.I think we had him completely baffled ;D. Complete shock when he realised there were 2 bows. Followed by lots of admiration (and I think possibly a little drooling) I've not seen him shoot better!
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Post by: lostarrow on June 25, 2013, 10:08:29 pm: Sorry ,Steve. I didn't mention the stave he sent as well. I was hoping Dave would chime in with the whole story from his perspective. I'm just a small player in this puzzle and don't want to take anything away from Dave. He said he would write it up proper. My job was the surprise and pics.(middle man if you will.)
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Post by: steve b. on June 25, 2013, 10:16:05 pm: I wasn't worried that it wasn't mentioned, just that it was stolen before it got to you. Whew. I'm happy now. Hope it all works out for Dave.
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Post by: okie64 on June 25, 2013, 10:29:52 pm: Congrats to Dave and looks like you did a great job on both bows Steve!
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Post by: lostarrow on June 25, 2013, 11:07:24 pm: Haha! That was all part of the deception, Steve. I've been telling Dave that I had a line on some Osage for quite some time now. I got to the club early and had the box sitting on the table. I told him it was the Osage we've been waiting for and to go ahead and open it up. When he opened the box ,he looked a little bewildered so I said," oh yeah , your trade bow is in there too" >:D. Then the damn camera started acting up so I made him wait 'till I got it straightened out before he could open it.
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Post by: Dvshunter on June 25, 2013, 11:21:17 pm: Man there have been some great looking bows in this years trade. I"m glad I got mine out early so I dont have to worry about meeting deadlines. I just get to keep watching all these beauties go out and hope one hits me door.
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Post by: blackhawk on June 26, 2013, 07:17:59 am: Congrats woodbender....good job steve :)
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on June 26, 2013, 08:19:30 am: I LOVE IT! Two bows, you lucky dog. Great job Steve and have fun Dave!
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Post by: lesken2011 on June 26, 2013, 09:39:53 am: Looks like Christmas morning! 2 sweet bows and a stave...that's what I call a trade! Good on you, Steve, and congrats, Dave!!
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Post by: steve b. on June 26, 2013, 01:10:41 pm: Thanks everyone. My research on WBDW was he liked osage and really wanted to make an osage bow. My osage bow to him was a little funky with the interrupted rawhide backing and red color and then when it came in underweight I thought he might be totally disappointed. Hence the hickory bow--a little heavier and more traditional. I've never had a bow break and that has always haunted me a little and I've never made a bow for someone else other than two kids bows. If either one of these bows broke I would feel terrible and, a failure really, so I sent the stave knowing that's a guaranteed happy recipient.
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Post by: rossfactor on June 26, 2013, 01:25:58 pm: Nice work Steve.

Dude, if you've never had a bow break, you need to go break a couple and get it out of your system.

Gabe
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Post by: Bryce on June 26, 2013, 02:00:50 pm: Quote from: rossfactor on June 26, 2013, 01:25:58 pm
Nice work Steve.

Dude, if you've never had a bow break, you need to go break a couple and get it out of your system.

Gabe

I tell him that all the time!
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Post by: Weylin on June 26, 2013, 03:26:54 pm: Quote from: Bryce (Pinecone) on June 26, 2013, 02:00:50 pm
Quote from: rossfactor on June 26, 2013, 01:25:58 pm
Nice work Steve.

Dude, if you've never had a bow break, you need to go break a couple and get it out of your system.

Gabe

I tell him that all the time!

He should just let you shoot his bows... ;)
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Post by: Bryce on June 26, 2013, 03:30:55 pm: Quote from: Weylin on June 26, 2013, 03:26:54 pm
Quote from: Bryce (Pinecone) on June 26, 2013, 02:00:50 pm
Quote from: rossfactor on June 26, 2013, 01:25:58 pm
Nice work Steve.

Dude, if you've never had a bow break, you need to go break a couple and get it out of your system.

Gabe

I tell him that all the time!

He should just let you shoot his bows... ;)

I do have a longer draw >:D
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Post by: Gordon on June 26, 2013, 04:51:58 pm: Quote
I've never had a bow break and that has always haunted me a little

Don't worry, you're day is comming... ;D
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Post by: JLoranger on June 26, 2013, 06:59:46 pm: That is awesome. Great work Steve b. and congrats Dave!
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Post by: steve b. on June 26, 2013, 10:24:30 pm: I wish'd I hadn't brought up the bow-breaking thing now :(. Thanks for all the comments, though.
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Post by: coaster500 on June 27, 2013, 03:10:11 pm: Wow jackpot Dave!!!

Very nice work Steve!!!
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Post by: Weylin on June 27, 2013, 11:31:29 pm: Alright, here's my trade bow... It's called "Evenstar". It's an osage recurve that pulls 55# @ 28". I'm pretty happy with how it turned out, hope you all like it. If you want to see some more pictures and info about it you can check out my post. http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,40669.0.html

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/olivewn/2013-06-27152633_zps58b91e49.jpg) (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/olivewn/media/2013-06-27152633_zps58b91e49.jpg.html)

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/olivewn/2013-06-27152548_zps8c1634e5.jpg) (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/olivewn/media/2013-06-27152548_zps8c1634e5.jpg.html)

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/olivewn/DSCN6604_zps9b411813.jpg) (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/olivewn/media/DSCN6604_zps9b411813.jpg.html)

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/olivewn/2013-06-27152427_zps5eb11238.jpg) (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/olivewn/media/2013-06-27152427_zps5eb11238.jpg.html)

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/olivewn/2013-06-27153132_zps489e8eaf.jpg) (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/olivewn/media/2013-06-27153132_zps489e8eaf.jpg.html)

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/olivewn/2013-06-27154446_zps0e62b050.jpg) (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/olivewn/media/2013-06-27154446_zps0e62b050.jpg.html)
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Post by: hedgeapple on June 28, 2013, 02:28:53 am: Weylin, I love the color scheme on that bow. The tiller looks spot on. Nicely done.
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on June 28, 2013, 05:51:42 am: Nice job Weylin! Great bow.
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Post by: bubby on June 28, 2013, 06:04:57 am: nice bow, I love that fade to nite on the tips
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Post by: MWirwicki on June 28, 2013, 09:28:49 am: Now that's really cool. Like the artwork, especially but also the bow has a nice profile.
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Post by: steelslinger on June 28, 2013, 12:07:15 pm: Dear Sir,
You should have your new bow by the 29th. :D
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Post by: Stringman on June 28, 2013, 12:14:56 pm: Weylin, you killed it!! That is a beauty and first rate trade bow! Thanks for pouring your soul into this trade and I can only hope it's headed my way.
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Post by: autologus on June 28, 2013, 06:25:56 pm: Wow that looks super.

Grady
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Post by: bushboy on June 28, 2013, 08:56:16 pm: Got it at low brace,gotta get the left moving a bit,any advice is welcome.
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Post by: Badly Bent on June 28, 2013, 09:13:19 pm: I think your tracking a good one Bushboy. I agree on the left limb, looking good!
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Post by: blackhawk on June 29, 2013, 08:17:27 am: Nice looking lines so far there bushboy...
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Post by: Sidewinder on June 29, 2013, 04:55:03 pm: Well I think I'm just about ready to send this one out to the unlucky victim errr I mean unsuspecting recipient. I wrestled some twist out of the handle and some deflex as well. It came in under weight and the tiller is not spot on, however it shoots reeeeal good and looks even better. If I wasn't knee deep in a hail storm ( I'm a roofing estimator) I probabley would have attempted a plan B but no time. This one will have to do. Everyone thats seen it and shot it says I'm too picky and that its a super nice bow and it is but its not perfect like I want it. You guys set the bar pretty high and I'm still trying to get there.
Heres the stats osage orange milk snake skins with orange dye on back and water buff horn tip overlays 62" t2t 44#@26"

(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg233/KsDanny/20130626_200645_1.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/KsDanny/media/20130626_200645_1.jpg.html)

(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg233/KsDanny/2013%20trade%20bow%20and%20Jimmy/2013-06-21165018.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/KsDanny/media/2013%20trade%20bow%20and%20Jimmy/2013-06-21165018.jpg.html)

(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg233/KsDanny/20130626_200700.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/KsDanny/media/20130626_200700.jpg.html)

(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg233/KsDanny/20130626_200404.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/KsDanny/media/20130626_200404.jpg.html)

(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg233/KsDanny/20130626_200414.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/KsDanny/media/20130626_200414.jpg.html)

(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg233/KsDanny/20130626_200422.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/KsDanny/media/20130626_200422.jpg.html)

(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg233/KsDanny/20130626_200353.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/KsDanny/media/20130626_200353.jpg.html)

(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg233/KsDanny/20130626_200803.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/KsDanny/media/20130626_200803.jpg.html)
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Post by: Sidewinder on June 29, 2013, 04:57:41 pm: (http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg233/KsDanny/20130626_200712.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/KsDanny/media/20130626_200712.jpg.html)

(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg233/KsDanny/20130626_200718.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/KsDanny/media/20130626_200718.jpg.html)

(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg233/KsDanny/20130626_201057.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/KsDanny/media/20130626_201057.jpg.html)

Sorry some of those pics of the tips came out a bit fuzzy. I'l be sending this one out this week. Danny
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Post by: bushboy on June 29, 2013, 05:35:07 pm: Beautiful job on that one! I agree that you are to picky!lol!
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Post by: Sidewinder on June 29, 2013, 05:50:20 pm: Thanks Rob. That one your working on looks nice. Can't wait to see it finsihed up. Is that the elm you were talking about? I likee I likee. Danny
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Post by: bushboy on June 29, 2013, 06:03:40 pm: Yeah Danny that's the elm stave I got from marc,it has a neat little rhino horn on it!almost got it tillered to brace height!So far so good!
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Post by: lesken2011 on June 29, 2013, 06:41:27 pm: Anyone would proud to have that one, Sidewinder.
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Post by: osage outlaw on June 29, 2013, 06:57:13 pm: Thats a nice bow Danny. I'd be proud to add another one of yours to my collection.
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Post by: lesken2011 on June 29, 2013, 07:03:24 pm: Finished up the handle on my trade bow, finally. Been slammed at work. It is a hickory backed ipe 62"ntn with flipped tips and a slight bend in the handle. Leather over cork handle with kangaroo lace, crepe myrtle and purple heart tips. The hickory has been stained with a light walnut stain and the finish is several coats of shellac and and polycrylic. I just need to serve the string. Here are a couple of pics. I will mail it this week.
(http://www.huntingexchange.com/hwdphotos/uploads/62/2/tp3za6jay0t8t7.jpg)
(http://www.huntingexchange.com/hwdphotos/uploads/62/2/smpdsheccbwf3c.jpg)
(http://www.huntingexchange.com/hwdphotos/uploads/62/2/fo77jjwj43ft88.jpg)
(http://www.huntingexchange.com/hwdphotos/uploads/62/2/hv866yhfxmc4rn.jpg)
(http://www.huntingexchange.com/hwdphotos/uploads/62/2/7kr5gxf3ug8b0m.jpg)
(http://www.huntingexchange.com/hwdphotos/uploads/62/2/okwqx8wfm8yhxp.jpg)
(http://www.huntingexchange.com/hwdphotos/uploads/62/2/4a6ti8occo00is.jpg)
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Post by: steve b. on June 29, 2013, 07:26:41 pm: Wow, all the bows on the last two pages are totally pro-jobs. I hope one of them if mine ! :)
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Post by: bushboy on June 29, 2013, 07:54:15 pm: Really nice work on that one Kenny!!Got mine to brace height,but won't get to shoot for a couple of weeks when I head south for days off.The left has some positve tiller.
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Post by: lesken2011 on June 29, 2013, 08:08:16 pm: Thanks, Bushboy. Yours is lookin sweet, too!
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Post by: bushboy on June 29, 2013, 08:17:10 pm: Thanks kenny! This design has really high early draw weight,I like it!just unbraced.
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Post by: hunterbob on June 29, 2013, 10:50:20 pm: You guys mediocre or worst for that matter is better than my best . I would be proud to own any one of the bows posted
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Post by: blackhawk on June 29, 2013, 10:58:53 pm: Sweet guys...all looking good n can show up at my door anytime ;)
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Post by: osage outlaw on June 30, 2013, 09:37:57 am: Nice looking bows Kenny and Bushboy.
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Post by: Thesquirrelslinger on June 30, 2013, 05:50:49 pm: That bow has a possible hinge right above the grip(assuming the upper limb on the right) . It also works a TON in the handle...
But it does look very purty. Yew...
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Post by: danny f on June 30, 2013, 06:36:25 pm: i dont think its a hinge. the right limb on the top pic is the left limb on the bottom pic. i think its an optical illusion. because of the bump in the limb. i agree the outer limbs need to bend more.
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Post by: Sidewinder on June 30, 2013, 07:28:59 pm: Lookin mighty fine boys, mighty fine. Danny
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Post by: uncleduck on June 30, 2013, 11:06:48 pm: Well I got my trade bow buttoned up. I thought it was kind of cool to put together something that was made from other trades. This was my first black locust bow, made from a stave I got in the Christmas trade. The handle wrap leather and tip overlay pieces also came from past trades and just happened to match color perfectly. Hope whoever gets it will be happy. Well here she is with one giant bull snake on it...
(http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp9/dwilckens/DSCN0683_zps91eacd86.jpg) (http://s392.photobucket.com/user/dwilckens/media/DSCN0683_zps91eacd86.jpg.html)
(http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp9/dwilckens/DSCN0682_zps39658f30.jpg) (http://s392.photobucket.com/user/dwilckens/media/DSCN0682_zps39658f30.jpg.html)
(http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp9/dwilckens/DSCN0686_zps49d62a1a.jpg) (http://s392.photobucket.com/user/dwilckens/media/DSCN0686_zps49d62a1a.jpg.html)
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Post by: osage outlaw on July 01, 2013, 12:05:32 am: Nice. I like that one uncleduck. That skin looks great on it.
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Post by: Pappy on July 01, 2013, 08:48:17 am: Very pretty bow,someone should be happy.
Pappy
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Post by: MWirwicki on July 01, 2013, 08:48:32 am: Obviously, well balanced too! :laugh: Nice looking bow.
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Post by: lesken2011 on July 01, 2013, 09:02:37 am: That one looks real sweet, Duck!!
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Post by: Knapper on July 01, 2013, 09:31:27 am: Beautiful bows being built. Just getting caught up,but these really look great!
Knapper
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Post by: autologus on July 01, 2013, 10:41:36 am: Wow Duck that looks awesome.

Grady
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Post by: autologus on July 01, 2013, 10:43:25 am: Great bow Sidewinder, the milk snake skins look nice.

Grady
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Post by: bushboy on July 01, 2013, 01:04:49 pm: That looks smoking U/D !
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Post by: lesken2011 on July 02, 2013, 11:57:55 am: You can mark me down as having received my trade bow. I have posted it at this link.

http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,40780.0.html

I picked up my tube for shipping and may ship my trade bow this week if I don't decide to add something else to the tube.
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Post by: hunterbob on July 02, 2013, 02:31:21 pm: I don't think I have ever waited on the postman to show up . So far only with disappointment so far . But one day....
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Post by: autologus on July 02, 2013, 06:11:48 pm: Quote from: hunterbob on July 02, 2013, 02:31:21 pm
I don't think I have ever waited on the postman to show up . So far only with disappointment so far . But one day....

One day your ship will come in, I just hope it is not the Exxon Valdez. >:D

Grady
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Post by: Gaur on July 02, 2013, 10:21:50 pm: Here's three that got snake skins with hide glue last night. Hint. They are from some local Thai snakes. I walked a friend through his first osage bow for his brother. I have a osage and a yew bow here. Not sure which one will be the trade bow yet. Going to see how the final tilering goes. All three are take downs. My two are getting a coat or two of tru oil over the skins and coming with me to MN on Sunday night from Thailand.
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg15/bamboo_archer/bowswithskins_zps9822c6b2.jpg) (http://s244.photobucket.com/user/bamboo_archer/media/bowswithskins_zps9822c6b2.jpg.html)
So whoever you are keep being patient. I'll try to finish them up shortly after arriving in MN and get it shipped out.
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Post by: BOWMAN53 on July 02, 2013, 10:30:02 pm: Ill be patient ive already waited this long >:D
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Post by: KellyG on July 02, 2013, 11:42:22 pm: Sorry for not hoping on here for a bit. Still working on a bow. Trying to get one done for the other swap also. I have had one bow blow and one come in way under weight. I do have a Hackberry bow almost to the short string and an Osage roughed out. Both are in the American long bows. No frills and will had some skins if they come out.

Note hackberry is not as soft as some make it out to be. The drawknife did not like it at all. The ferrier's rasp chews it up fast.
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Post by: Bryce on July 03, 2013, 03:00:23 am: Well gaur, I like TD's and could use another. I'm patient. I got no problem waiting a little bit longer :)
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Post by: Cardboard_Duck on July 03, 2013, 06:51:07 am: Great looking bows guys! I can't wait till one shows up at my door :)

I'm going to be in Minnesota until the 15th, so knowing my luck one will show up the day after I fly out :P :)
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Post by: blackhawk on July 03, 2013, 08:58:25 am: Cool randy...glad ya get to come back to the states again this year ;) ...n I'm patient,I can wait ;)
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Post by: Gaur on July 03, 2013, 09:13:54 am: Here are the skins with the wraps off. These osage billets and Yew billets have traveled more than most of you :P
hopefully one of the two top bows will make the grade and be my trade bow. Bottom one is for my friends brother. Of course he choose the best skin. A young reticulated python with a nice tight pattern.

top one is yew and middle on osage. The yew is billets from two different trees 66". growth rings similar but the yew is darker on the top limb lighter on the bottom. Thinking of calling it "brothers from another mother". The osage was from a really nice set of billets that I have been saving a few years. Its 64". Plan C for me is to whip out a bow from some osage or yew i have waiting from last year in MN.

(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg15/bamboo_archer/snakeskins_zps7121f9ec.jpg) (http://s244.photobucket.com/user/bamboo_archer/media/snakeskins_zps7121f9ec.jpg.html)
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Post by: autologus on July 03, 2013, 10:31:23 am: Wow those are pretty, there isn't anything wrong with either of those. Someone is going to be happy, happy, happy.

Grady
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Post by: lesken2011 on July 03, 2013, 05:46:26 pm: Sweet lookin skins on those bows, Gaur. What take down system did you use?
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Post by: turtle on July 03, 2013, 06:37:14 pm: Great looking bows being made. I have my plan D tillered out to 24 inches. Will try to get some pics up tommorow. I shot a few arrows at 24 thru her today and it seems pretty sweet. It has several wiggles and dips and right now on the tree one limb looks real good and the other looks like it has a couple flat spots but it i flip it end for end it looks like the flat spot limb is real good and the other limb has the exact same flat spots.
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Post by: Gaur on July 03, 2013, 07:41:56 pm: thanks lesken. They are finally starting to dry out. Too humid here so its slow going and I leave Sunday night for the states so its like watching a pot boil waiting for them to dry.

The sleeve system I use I have made here in Thailand. There are lots of machine shops and labor is cheap. I buy stainless stock 1 1/2 inch or 1 1/4 inch depending on the size I want (these are all 1 1/2) and I buy some brass stock and take them to a local machine shop and they spin them and fit them with wall thickness of 2 mm. I then put them into a big vice at the machine shop and squeeze them a bit to give them a oval shape. Keeps them from twisting and also fits your hand nice. I don't have the D shape that you see sold. I've thought about making a form for that and then squeezing them into a D shape after fitted but haven't done that yet. They run me about $15 a set to make. Brass is expensive here as its imported.
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Post by: osage outlaw on July 03, 2013, 07:48:48 pm: Those skins are awesome.
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Post by: lesken2011 on July 03, 2013, 08:02:47 pm: That's cool. Sounds like a good trade item!! :P
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Post by: Gaur on July 03, 2013, 08:20:43 pm: Thanks osage outlaw. Hope they come out nice. I probably should have finished tillering out the bows before putting them on but I needed to get them on and sealed before I leave for the USA.

Quote from: lesken2011 on July 03, 2013, 08:02:47 pm
That's cool. Sounds like a good trade item!! :P
I am having a few more made at the moment to bring home ;)
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Post by: JLoranger on July 03, 2013, 08:38:07 pm: Wow Gaur, those are some glorious looking bows. I can only hope! O:)
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Post by: Gaur on July 03, 2013, 09:23:24 pm: thanks JLoranger. I'm also hoping they turn out and make the intended weight range. The about cried when I first strung the middle osage bow as there was an area I got a bit too thin and thought all was lost. But I've got that worked and and then heat treated it and added some recurve so I'm hoping the weight might still make it. I was a bit too much in a hurry that day and should have been more careful with the scrapper. The Yew still needs more floor tillering and I'll do that when I get to MN and get out of this frantic moving mode.
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Post by: Pappy on July 04, 2013, 07:40:01 am: Beautiful skins you have on them. :) Looking forward to seeing them finished up and all dolled up. :)
Pappy
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Post by: MWirwicki on July 04, 2013, 09:05:47 am: Looking good so far, Randy! Really cool skins. Travel safe!
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Post by: Gaur on July 04, 2013, 11:51:58 am: Thanks Pappy and Mike. They are finally drying out after day three. I have the air con cranking.
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Post by: autologus on July 07, 2013, 11:15:24 am: My trade bow is coming along nicely. I have finishe tillering and im done with the tip overlays. I will be gluing the cherry bark on next so it should be finished soon.

Grady
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Post by: FlintWalker on July 07, 2013, 12:21:51 pm: I put the last coat of finish one her today. Hope to ship it this week :)
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Post by: Elktracker on July 07, 2013, 03:35:59 pm: Good looking bows everyone! Been busy so haven't been on here much but I am starting on my fourth coat of tru oil and then handle wrap and I will post some pictures before she goes out. :)

Josh
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Post by: Bryce on July 07, 2013, 03:45:23 pm: Quote from: Elktracker on July 07, 2013, 03:35:59 pm
Good looking bows everyone! Been busy so haven't been on here much but I am starting on my fourth coat of tru oil and then handle wrap and I will post some pictures before she goes out. :)

Josh

Should be cheap shipping since its just moving up the coast a ways to my house :P 8) ;D
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Post by: blackhawk on July 08, 2013, 09:35:45 am: JUST A LITTLE OVER 5 WEEKS LEFT BEFORE THE DEADLINE GUYS!!! 8)

I've been stalling to send mine out ...isnt torturing great....lol :laugh: ::)
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Post by: Knapper on July 08, 2013, 02:50:10 pm: Leaving out to New Mexico for a Rendezvous, hoping there will be one of these beautiful bows waiting on me when I get back :)
knapper
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Post by: beetlebailey1977 on July 08, 2013, 08:19:03 pm: Yep the deadline is coming and I had to back up and punt......had to start another a few weeks back. Now I have to crank it up but will get it done. Also didn't help being out of commission with my surgery and illness before that. Oh well the bow I am working on is a hackberry 61" ttt bend in the handle.
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Post by: JW_Halverson on July 08, 2013, 09:51:34 pm: Quote from: Knapper on July 08, 2013, 02:50:10 pm
Leaving out to New Mexico for a Rendezvous, hoping there will be one of these beautiful bows waiting on me when I get back :)
knapper

Last year and this year the only Rendezvous I was able to make was the Fort Union event at the confluence of the Yellerstone and Misery Rivers. How I wish I was heading out with you, Knapper!

I got a bow finished that could go for the trade, but I think it's lighter than what is fair for what the recipient asked. I am working on v2.0 right now. The one I finished came in right at 42# at 27", shoots as sweet as any I have ever turned out before and I really like it for myself. Gonna pour my heart and soul into the next piece.
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Post by: Weylin on July 08, 2013, 10:23:49 pm: I'll be shipping out "Evenstar" tomorrow before I leave for a family trip. Maybe there will be a bow waiting for me when I get back!
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Post by: Weylin on July 08, 2013, 11:29:58 pm: Ha! good luck getting the bow out of that tube! :o ;D It's a vacuum seal fit. At least I don't have to worry about the bow getting jostled around. ::)
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Post by: hedgeapple on July 09, 2013, 12:23:21 pm: I've been on vacation the last week. I'll get back to work on my bow Wednesday. This bow has been battling me all the way. I might be starting a new one by the weekend.
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Post by: blackhawk on July 09, 2013, 12:39:29 pm: Don't let a piece of wood beat you Dave ;) ...unless I'm swinging it at ya >:D

Weylin ..I will have no problems getting that sucka out ...ever hear of a chainsaw :laugh:
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Post by: rossfactor on July 09, 2013, 12:59:17 pm: 5 weeks left. Aaaarrgg, I need to get on the shtick. I've got two options roughed out....

gabe
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Post by: Carson (CMB) on July 09, 2013, 01:19:44 pm: I am right there with you Gabe. Two roughed out. Luckily my guy likes em rough ; )
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Post by: Weylin on July 09, 2013, 05:55:49 pm: Shipped!! I'll be anxiously waiting to hear from my recipient.
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Post by: danny f on July 10, 2013, 06:07:45 pm: well heres attempt 3 or maybe 4 i am feeling the strain lol . it is an ash backed walnut. pyramid design 64"ttt. i think the tiller is ok, but any extra eyes let me know if it looks ok to you or not. i also got a nice python that had died from a friend who works at a pet store. so if it all turns out i might do my first set of skins too. heres a few pics.
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/dfee82/IMG_0978_zps7e93a435.jpg) (http://s493.photobucket.com/user/dfee82/media/IMG_0978_zps7e93a435.jpg.html)
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/dfee82/IMG_0976_zps72cb2501.jpg) (http://s493.photobucket.com/user/dfee82/media/IMG_0976_zps72cb2501.jpg.html)
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/dfee82/IMG_0974_zpsca8a4831.jpg) (http://s493.photobucket.com/user/dfee82/media/IMG_0974_zpsca8a4831.jpg.html)
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/dfee82/IMG_0979_zpsccb02432.jpg) (http://s493.photobucket.com/user/dfee82/media/IMG_0979_zpsccb02432.jpg.html)
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Post by: bubby on July 10, 2013, 06:15:19 pm: from what I can see it look's pretty good, how much more do ya have to draw it? if it was me and I was happy with tiller i'd get it off the tree get it all rounded off and shape the handle and start shooting it till I got it out to full draw
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Post by: danny f on July 10, 2013, 06:46:13 pm: cheers bubby, i have about 1.5" to go. i will probably put another layer on the handle round off and shoot it in, i put a couple through it today and it shot good. there aint much time for anymore bad luck so im hoping it all holds together.
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Post by: FlintWalker on July 10, 2013, 10:39:01 pm: Well...my 2013 trade bow is safely packed up and ready to ship. Ahhh, feels good :)
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Post by: Bryce on July 10, 2013, 10:42:12 pm: Tiller looks spot on to these eyes
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Post by: SLIMBOB on July 10, 2013, 10:46:30 pm: Looks good danny f. +1 what bubby said.
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Post by: Gaur on July 11, 2013, 07:37:52 am: well my bows survived the trip from Thailand to MN. Now if I could get my wife to layoff remodeling our house and get them done that would be nice.
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Post by: burn em up chuck on July 12, 2013, 08:54:33 pm: just checking in, almost there finnish the grip and send it off. cutting it close i know, my apologies.

chuck
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Post by: autologus on July 12, 2013, 08:56:59 pm: I got the cherry bark glued on last night now to fill in the little pockets here and there that did not glue down, get it steel wooled and seal it up, grip it and make a string. I'm getting there.

Grady
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Post by: JonW on July 12, 2013, 09:58:26 pm: Got me a real nice bow in the mail today. Hickory backed Ipe from Kenny down Mississippi way. I got to shoot it some Kenny and boy is it smooth. I'll try to get some pics up in the near future.
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Post by: hedgeapple on July 13, 2013, 01:19:15 am: I got in the workshop for a whole hour today. I got this much done. I little more scraping and it'll be ready for a low brace.
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Post by: lesken2011 on July 13, 2013, 09:38:19 am: Glad you like it, Jon. I hope it lasts you a good long time!
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Post by: beetlebailey1977 on July 14, 2013, 08:43:39 pm: Got a good bit done to mine today.......time to start scraping it down.
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Post by: bushboy on July 14, 2013, 08:52:39 pm: Got the mass reduced from the recurves and tips as tiny as I dare and the overlays in place and shaped.sanded out with 600 grit ,arrow rest is next ,finish and handle wrap.
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Post by: blackhawk on July 15, 2013, 09:16:51 am: DEADLINE IS EXACTLY IN ONE MONTH FOLKS 8). time to finish em up and get em out your doors......and the "hounding" has begun(as always :-\ ...)
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Post by: Buckeye Guy on July 15, 2013, 12:33:47 pm: Finally found someone to shoot this chunk of wood to see if it is a bow
He said it was OK , hope he wasn't just being nice !
Now to make a string and decide what else I may find time to do before the hounds catch up to me !
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Post by: Gus on July 15, 2013, 12:46:29 pm: Doing a bunch of straightening on Plan B.

Hope to have the side profile lined up by the weekend so I can begin tillering...

Release The Hounds!!! :)

-gus
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Post by: beetlebailey1977 on July 15, 2013, 09:20:14 pm: Hound me Hound me.......but I will move forward and be done by the deadline. At least that is the plan.
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Post by: Arrowind on July 16, 2013, 01:52:32 am: Quote from: Weylin on July 09, 2013, 05:55:49 pm
Shipped!! I'll be anxiously waiting to hear from my recipient.

RECIEVED! YEAH!

The recipient couldn't be more pleased! I consider myself very lucky! Thanks man!!!

please see comments here: http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,40669.45.html
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Post by: soy on July 16, 2013, 03:08:28 am: I hear them hounds a barking they're hot on my trail I have to apologize it's been a struggle... starting on yet another attempt,man cross your fingers... I'm gonna run across the creek so I lose them hounds >:D
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Post by: Bryce on July 16, 2013, 03:36:33 am: WHERE'S MY Bow!!!!????

I'm just playin, take your time. No rush.
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Post by: autologus on July 16, 2013, 10:11:06 am: To whoever is making one for me, if your having trouble with weight don't sweat it too much. I will be happy with anything, I would prefer it to be over 40# so I could hunt with it but believe me I will be happy. I don't want to cause too much undue stress on anyone really.

Grady
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Post by: Arrowind on July 16, 2013, 11:52:02 am: Now that I have mine the PRESSURE IS ON. ESPECIALLY since it's so nice. Not sure if mine will be as good but I'm trying. On my third attempt. I hope it turns out. Been really really busy with other stuff. dang it. ....I will get it done.
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Post by: Josh B on July 16, 2013, 11:40:03 pm: Here's my tradebow for this year. This is the first time I've used this kinda wood and I gotta say that I am highly impressed with it. Its well shot in and ready for the lipstick. I will try to do a little better job with the finish work than I usually do. I won't give the specs, but I will say that it came in at exactly what the victim asked for. I still don't know how that happened. Thanks for looking. Josh. I guess pics would probably be helpful ::) oh...and its hop hornbeam
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Post by: osage outlaw on July 17, 2013, 12:47:05 am: Hmmm. If my eyes aren't deceiving me it looks like that bow is about 24"-25" on that stick judging by the notches. That's right about the dimensions I need. 8)
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Post by: Cardboard_Duck on July 17, 2013, 12:54:15 am: Looks good Josh, I don't need much lipstick, just send it :)
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Post by: Josh B on July 17, 2013, 01:12:48 am: Quote from: osage outlaw on July 17, 2013, 12:47:05 am
Hmmm. If my eyes aren't deceiving me it looks like that bow is about 24"-25" on that stick judging by the notches. That's right about the dimensions I need. 8)

Lol! The question is, was that pic taken at the intended full draw or was it taken a few inches short of full draw tiller? ??? ;) >:D

Thanks Nick! I do know what you mean on the lipstick! Josh
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Post by: osage outlaw on July 17, 2013, 01:26:28 am: Well, I don't remember ever seeing you post a picture of a bow almost at full draw. ;D
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Post by: burn em up chuck on July 17, 2013, 07:51:24 am: I've got my work cut out for me this next week end. Get my trade bow shipped, and try and post the opening of the package w/a very attractive bow in it, I received yesterday.
Thank you very much uncleduck (Dave) the bow is beautiful.

chuck
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Post by: blackhawk on July 17, 2013, 08:00:16 am: Sweet hhb stick josh...first time using it huh? Good stuff huh?

Congrats chuck...hope you get some pics up :)
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Post by: Pappy on July 17, 2013, 09:00:04 am: Looks like things are shaping up,Nice looking HHB Doc,love the stuff also.Chuck hope to see yours this weekend,missed you around the last couple of weeks,headed to a shoot Saturday morning, [EARLY] ;) :) :)maybe we can all use or trade bows. ;) :)
Pappy
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Post by: burn em up chuck on July 17, 2013, 09:15:05 am: What a great idea pappy, I'll talk to you fri. About the times
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Post by: Badly Bent on July 17, 2013, 09:37:09 am: Nice one for sure Josh. If the Outlaw is right about the draw length then I could be in the running to get that bow too.
I'd love me a Gun Doc smooth bending scalloped bow to chase some deer with, oh man would that be nice. :)
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on July 17, 2013, 10:49:32 am: I started sealing a maker-upper swap bow last night. Im tickled pink so far. Its a real looker already. Cant wait to add a few more coats and stitch a grip...............I don't want to let this one go....
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Post by: lesken2011 on July 17, 2013, 11:36:37 am: Looks sweet, Josh! I thought for a minute it was Crepe Myrtle!! ::)
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Post by: bubby on July 17, 2013, 08:02:25 pm: this has been a great trade so far, maybe everyone will ship on time ::)
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Post by: Cardboard_Duck on July 17, 2013, 08:09:09 pm: Quote from: PEARL DRUMS on July 17, 2013, 10:49:32 am
I started sealing a maker-upper swap bow last night. Im tickled pink so far. Its a real looker already. Cant wait to add a few more coats and stitch a grip...............I don't want to let this one go....

Pics or it's not true... >:D
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Post by: soy on July 18, 2013, 02:56:37 am: Quote from: bubby on July 17, 2013, 08:02:25 pm
this has been a great trade so far, maybe everyone will ship on time ::)

I hope you're right bubby I'm really struggling to make one these days I apologize to my recipient :-[
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Post by: turtle on July 18, 2013, 08:36:42 am: I have several days off starting today so im hoping to be applying finnish before i go back to work. Should make the deadline on shipping.
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on July 18, 2013, 08:57:48 am: Quote from: Cardboard_Duck on July 17, 2013, 08:09:09 pm
Quote from: PEARL DRUMS on July 17, 2013, 10:49:32 am
I started sealing a maker-upper swap bow last night. Im tickled pink so far. Its a real looker already. Cant wait to add a few more coats and stitch a grip...............I don't want to let this one go....

Pics or it's not true... >:D

Oh its true my north FLA friend. Someday you will see it in person, you can almost bet on it.......No, its not for you either!
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Post by: darwin on July 18, 2013, 10:36:27 am: Im having trouble at the moment had to start on a new bow a few weeks back and i have had just about everything go wrong including job trouble and deaths in the family and now it wants to rain whenever i m at home (i work outside), anyways im trying real hard to get this bow done on time
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on July 18, 2013, 10:45:38 am: Please keep at it Darwin. Somebody is waiting for that bow every day!
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Post by: bubby on July 18, 2013, 03:56:26 pm: you can do it Darwin, got almost a month, I work outdoors too, when it's raining I stand under the garage door
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Post by: rossfactor on July 18, 2013, 04:25:10 pm: Yep, its getting down to the wire, and my baby may ship near the deadline, but one way or another she'll make it out the door. I got the motivation kicking in. ;D

Gabe
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Post by: hedgeapple on July 18, 2013, 05:50:05 pm: Here's where I am right now. 55 1/2 n2n, 50# @ 18". It's a bendy handle bow. Paralell to just past mid-limb, double taper to 1/2 tips.
Osage of course. It's 17.1 oz. My calculations say it should be 14.5 when finished.

I need the get the middle 1/3 bending more.
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Post by: hedgeapple on July 18, 2013, 05:51:16 pm: woops I double posted the same pic.
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Post by: Badly Bent on July 18, 2013, 07:41:24 pm: Good lookin' hedge, Hedge :)
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Post by: Danzn Bar on July 18, 2013, 08:03:34 pm: Ditto Badly
DBar
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Post by: Cardboard_Duck on July 18, 2013, 09:48:58 pm: Quote from: PEARL DRUMS on July 18, 2013, 08:57:48 am
Quote from: Cardboard_Duck on July 17, 2013, 08:09:09 pm
Quote from: PEARL DRUMS on July 17, 2013, 10:49:32 am
I started sealing a maker-upper swap bow last night. Im tickled pink so far. Its a real looker already. Cant wait to add a few more coats and stitch a grip...............I don't want to let this one go....

Pics or it's not true... >:D

Oh its true my north FLA friend. Someday you will see it in person, you can almost bet on it.......No, its not for you either!

HA! I am a very patient grasshopper. Plus I'm not sure those "gunships" could pull my desired draw weight so maybe I am glad >:D >:D >:D

:) but in all seriousness you know i'd love a pearly bow :)
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Post by: lostarrow on July 18, 2013, 11:50:05 pm: Just tartin' 'er up.
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Post by: Danzn Bar on July 18, 2013, 11:56:30 pm: Lostarrow
:o Need to see more of that ........Pleeeeeeeeeease
DBar
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Post by: lostarrow on July 19, 2013, 12:06:28 am: After this weekend. I have to get some more done first!(LOL)
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Post by: rossfactor on July 19, 2013, 03:28:25 am: Now there's a tease.

Gabe
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Post by: danny f on July 19, 2013, 04:10:31 am: some nice looking bows everyone, lostarrow those fades look awesome. :D
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Post by: Pappy on July 19, 2013, 07:53:34 am: Looking good Hedge,love the carving lostarrow. Very cool. :)
Pappy
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Post by: hunterbob on July 19, 2013, 08:08:54 am: Man hedge that is bending perfect
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Post by: The Gopher on July 19, 2013, 09:28:46 am: Need some final tiller help, the right limb is top limb.(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/MN_Littles/IMG_20130719_065014_404_zpse653c654.jpg)(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/MN_Littles/IMG_20130719_064805_348_zps1a1fa5c6.jpg)(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/MN_Littles/IMG_20130719_064840_760_zps8f294841.jpg)
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Post by: autologus on July 19, 2013, 09:39:24 am: Right limb about 2/3 from center toward the tip looks like a small hinge may be developing but it could just be my eyes playing tricks on me. Maybe a tad stiff at the left fade other than that it doesn't look too bad. I wouldn't rely too heavily on my advice though see what some of the experts on here have to say.

Grady
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on July 19, 2013, 09:44:22 am: Grady I can see that same spot in the unbraced pic. That appears to be part of the profile. That tiller looks healthy to me.
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Post by: autologus on July 19, 2013, 09:51:22 am: I saw that too but wasn't sure if it was because the string loop was in that area or if it was really a small hump. Like I said defer to those with more experience.

Grady
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Post by: The Gopher on July 19, 2013, 09:57:30 am: Thanks guys, hope to get this wrapped up this weekend.
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Post by: hedgeapple on July 19, 2013, 11:32:53 am: Thanks everyone for the encouragement. This will be the shortest bow I've made and one with the most radically flipped tips.
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Post by: Josh B on July 19, 2013, 11:57:30 am: Thanks fellas! Greg, you never know! ;) Kenny, I have something in particular planned for that crepe myrtle stave. Thanks again for that! Hedge-that bow is looking gorgeous! Lostarrow- you got some skills! Wow! I agree with Pearly on your bow Gopher. It looks to me like you nailed the tiller. Josh
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Post by: Gus on July 19, 2013, 05:55:19 pm: Coming down to the wire.

Its a Shooter...

Now just have to skin it.
Hoping that I have learned how to correct what I did wrong on my last skinning attempt... :o
Finish the finish.
Grip Wrap.

and Ship It...

-gus
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Post by: turtle on July 19, 2013, 07:46:22 pm: Got mine pretty much tillered. Still about 5 pounds over my victims max, but still have to do final sanding and get it shot in. Will try to get tip overlays on tomorrow and most of the sanding done. Still trying to decide if i want to skin it or not.
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Post by: Arrowind on July 19, 2013, 09:33:50 pm: Well I ruined plan A :o then plan B :( ....I just broke plan C! >:( Now I'm starting on plan 4. ???

I swear I've made a bow before.....at least I think I have.... :-[
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Post by: Weylin on July 19, 2013, 10:22:17 pm: Bummer! Stick with it, buddy. You make some sweet bows.
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Post by: bushboy on July 20, 2013, 02:07:54 pm: The tiller isn't perfect ,but I'm happy enough with it.travel south next saturday for days off so will shoot the hell out of it and send it off,barr any major malfunctions!
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Post by: Bryce on July 20, 2013, 02:32:55 pm: What do you mean not perfect? Looks good from this end :)
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Post by: hunterbob on July 20, 2013, 07:09:24 pm: Looks perfect to me. You Canadian s sure can tiller a bow
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Post by: Arrowind on July 21, 2013, 12:53:36 am: yeah... the tiller looks great!
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Post by: Arrowind on July 21, 2013, 01:02:23 am: I broke another one this morning......unbelievable. Actually not really surprised. I know why it broke and it's my own fault. Glued a backing strip to the back that was not long enough. Stopped short about 7 inches from each tip. Didn't think it would be an issue since they were levers and were not bending. I thought I should still wrap it with something to hold it down but elected not to. My mistake. started tillering and it exploded as one of the ends of that strip lifted. Oh well. won't do THAT again.

Good thing I have another one tillered and shooting. whew. I was beginning to think I had forgotten how to make a bow! I've broken or ruined more bows in the last two months than the last two years.... :laugh:
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Post by: Arrowind on July 21, 2013, 01:48:55 am: I've been meaning to post some pics of the bow I received from Weylin. Sorry it took so long dude.
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Post by: soy on July 21, 2013, 03:13:10 am: Not that I ever knew how to make one but I feel the same the last few months everything I touch turns to crap.....chin up and on to the next...nice bow ! Congratulations!!!!!.
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Post by: blackhawk on July 21, 2013, 08:37:13 am: Nice big silly grin....lmao :laugh: I'd say your happy n ya like it ;)
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Post by: Weylin on July 21, 2013, 12:12:44 pm: Ha! Looks like it ended up in good hands. Your full draw looks way better than mine. It hardly looked more than braced when I drew it with my stubby little arms. Glad you like it, Jared.
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Post by: JW_Halverson on July 21, 2013, 02:46:43 pm: Arrowind...ever the stoic. >:D

Kinda happy I did not get that bow. It would be a shame to have such a lame shooter like me handling such a sweet bow.

And as usual, there is lotsa nice stuff getting shipped off. I am finishing off something that has cosmetic appeal, but I am afraid the tiller isn't up to the same level. I ended up chasing the tiller around until I just had to admit I was losing too much weight. I am going out to buy another new digital camera since the last one is stuck somewhere in Tennessee. I hope to get some photos up next week.

Thanks everyone for putting out sincere effort in raising the bar for this year's exchange.
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Post by: burn em up chuck on July 22, 2013, 02:51:45 pm: ok, sent my bow off today, hope it gets there, to big for post office, and had to override and give UPS special permission to attempt delivery anyway despite the po box. there is a physical street address w/a po bx thats why they will attempt delivery anyway.
hope you like it >:D
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on July 22, 2013, 03:28:13 pm: Cool Chuck. I have a few ways to contact folks. If it gets sticky on the delivery, just let me know.
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Post by: burn em up chuck on July 23, 2013, 03:41:01 am: thank you pearl

chuck
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Post by: autologus on July 23, 2013, 09:25:26 am: I put the last coat of Tru-Oil on last night and have skinned out my beaver tail and it is drying for the grip. I will make a string for it this week and hopefully be finished and shipped by the end of next week. By the way Tru-Oil is amazing stuff, thank you all for turning me on to this finish.

Grady
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on July 23, 2013, 09:28:21 am: Sounds good Grady. That's a sweety of a bow you have cookin'.
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Post by: rps3 on July 23, 2013, 10:38:08 am: I have a po box Chuck, maybe coming my way? If it is you will be sweating the delivery even more as I am heading to denton tomorrow and wont be back until Sunday.
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Post by: hedgeapple on July 23, 2013, 02:30:20 pm: Here's my progress. I think it getting there. It's 55 @22. I have few more inches to go and about 2 ounce of mass to lose. I'm heading back out to the shop. Hopefully, I'll be shooting it this evening.

Sorry I look like such a bum. haha
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on July 23, 2013, 02:33:47 pm: Gorgeous Dave!
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Post by: bushboy on July 23, 2013, 02:35:50 pm: Looking mighty fine,mighty fine!!!!
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Post by: autologus on July 23, 2013, 02:41:03 pm: That really looks good. The tiller is perfect.

Grady
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Post by: hedgeapple on July 23, 2013, 03:07:31 pm: Thanks Pearly, Bushboy and Grady. I just did 12 scrapes down both limbs. It's drawing 55 @ almost 24 now. Just a little bit to go. :)
I needed to break for lunch. Don't want to rush these last few inched because I'm hungry and jittery. ;)
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on July 23, 2013, 03:52:15 pm: We are exactly half way shipped all. 38 so far.
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Post by: turtle on July 23, 2013, 03:52:52 pm: Getting close.
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Post by: SLIMBOB on July 23, 2013, 03:54:49 pm: Shipped mine today. UPS. Friday delivery.
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on July 23, 2013, 04:00:00 pm: Good work Steve! Tiller looks good from here.
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Post by: autologus on July 23, 2013, 04:25:55 pm: I like the character in that bow Steve, it's looking good.

Grady
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Post by: Carson (CMB) on July 23, 2013, 05:23:47 pm: Looks like some sweet bows coming in the home stretch...trying to get some other things completed so that I can get mine done in time. It is shaping up pretty nice right now, should get to brace tonight.
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Post by: hedgeapple on July 23, 2013, 06:20:53 pm: 55# @ 25. I think I'm going to go shoot it. Then do the final tweaking. 1 more inch to go.
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Post by: Danzn Bar on July 23, 2013, 07:56:56 pm: Sweet looking tiller Dave
DBar
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Post by: osage outlaw on July 23, 2013, 08:53:07 pm: I like that one Dave!
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Post by: JLoranger on July 23, 2013, 09:29:06 pm: Lovin the look of that one, hedgeapple!
Coming along nicely, Turtle!
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Post by: beetlebailey1977 on July 23, 2013, 09:47:38 pm: When I came home today there was a long tube waiting for me..............I said WOW when I saw who it came from. Keenan made a awesome bow for me. Will post pics when I can get some taken. I am speechless, it is beautiful to say the least.
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Post by: hedgeapple on July 23, 2013, 10:02:52 pm: Thanks DBar and JL. Clint it looks very similar to your short osage. I was using your shortie as a reference ;) Seriously, I did look back at your bow a couple of time.

I put about 50 arrows through her this afternoon. It might be the most accurate bow I've made, or it just fits me well. It slings an arrow with some authority, also. I need another inch draw out of her. I think she's got it in her. And she'll be ready for boot camp.
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Post by: soy on July 23, 2013, 10:17:16 pm: Very nice bend!!! Job well done ;)
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Post by: hedgeapple on July 24, 2013, 02:42:47 am: Soy, if you're referring to my bow thanks.

Turtle's bow looks pretty darn good, also. :)
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Post by: Pappy on July 24, 2013, 07:31:13 am: Looking good Dave, should easiely have another inch in that one. Tiller looks great and should make someone very happy. :)
Pappy
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Post by: blackhawk on July 24, 2013, 07:53:31 am: 3 WEEKS AND ONE DAY LEFT FOLKS!!!! 8

looking good Dave and Steve

Beetlebailey you better be posting that Keenan bow soon ...congrats :)
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on July 24, 2013, 08:35:40 am: Beetle got a Keenan bow?!?!?!?!?!??! I had NO idea?!?!?!?!?!?!? Congrats beetle!
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Post by: hedgeapple on July 24, 2013, 11:15:01 am: Thanks Pappy and Blackhawk. I will post its story in another thread when it's finished. Thanks for all the encouragement Chris.
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Post by: rps3 on July 24, 2013, 11:57:30 am: This is Bob's daughter. My Dad is on his way to Denton and he asked me to reply. Bow received from Charles. He says thanks a lot and he can't wait to get home to open it up. He will post pictures then!
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on July 24, 2013, 11:58:52 am: Tell dad thanks for the feedback!
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Post by: bushboy on July 24, 2013, 12:07:42 pm: Looks very nice turtle!you guys that take knarly stave and make such beautiful bows are true artist!
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Post by: beetlebailey1977 on July 24, 2013, 08:11:45 pm: Plan on getting some pics up by sometime this weekend.......I am going to try to do it justice.
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Post by: autologus on July 25, 2013, 09:57:29 am: Here is my progress, I have the beaver tail skinned out and dried and will put the grip on this weekend after that I will make a string and it will be ready to ship. Hopefully It will go out by the following weekend. I know the weight and max draw is listed but you don't know my recipient could have a shorter draw and I just tillered it out to that length and you don't know if it is RH or LH. ;)

Grady

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(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y94/autologus/20130723_165810_zps27248db8.jpg) (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/autologus/media/20130723_165810_zps27248db8.jpg.html)
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on July 25, 2013, 09:59:35 am: Excellent work Grady
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Post by: The Gopher on July 25, 2013, 10:13:06 am: applying the finish now.
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Post by: doulosparachristos on July 25, 2013, 02:37:39 pm: dang guys! all these bows are stunning!
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Post by: danny f on July 25, 2013, 03:53:55 pm: well it was all going so well after 3 failed attempts. all that was needed was to tie the skins off with black thread to neaten them up and abit of sanding and finish with tru oil and a handle wrap. i decided to check the tiller and weight after the skins went on i pulled it a few times on the tree and boom the handle and riser pop off. i have fired plenty of arrows through it and nothing, so why it happened on the tiller tree i dnt know. to say im pi@@ed off is an understatement. this trade has been a real challenge on the patience lol. i glued the riser on with epoxy instead of the normal wood glue i usually use could this be the cause?, and also if i re glue is it likely to keep happening? if this bow doesnt make it i aint gona get another made in time, im out of wood and the next 3 weekends are full of stag dos and weddings. heres some pics anyway :-[
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/dfee82/IMG_1024_zps2b67f1ff.jpg) (http://s493.photobucket.com/user/dfee82/media/IMG_1024_zps2b67f1ff.jpg.html)
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/dfee82/IMG_1022_zps6ebbd741.jpg) (http://s493.photobucket.com/user/dfee82/media/IMG_1022_zps6ebbd741.jpg.html)
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/dfee82/IMG_1026_zpse991adc8.jpg) (http://s493.photobucket.com/user/dfee82/media/IMG_1026_zpse991adc8.jpg.html)
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/dfee82/IMG_1025_zpsd1c154ac.jpg) (http://s493.photobucket.com/user/dfee82/media/IMG_1025_zpsd1c154ac.jpg.html)
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Post by: BOWMAN53 on July 25, 2013, 04:12:10 pm: Epoxy is no bueno for handles, use tb. I trird using it and the same thing happened. I dont even use epoxy for overlays anymore cuz you can never really get good line.
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on July 25, 2013, 04:13:52 pm: All the glue in the world wont help that issue. You need to have fades off the core. Gluing flat stock on flat stock is no good. Nothing but glue stops the flexing.

Always start with 3/4" belly stock, then add a 1" handle on top of that. By the time you tiller it out you will have a nice, long fade created and it will stop the handle flexing, which cause them to pop off.
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Post by: danny f on July 25, 2013, 04:23:44 pm: so do you think it will just keep happening? its never happened before. im seriously fecked off now :-[
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on July 25, 2013, 04:26:44 pm: Yes it will keep popping off. You could add an overlay on the back. That may stop the bending, or it may pop off as well.
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Post by: bubby on July 25, 2013, 04:32:55 pm: Quote from: PEARL DRUMS on July 25, 2013, 04:13:52 pm
All the glue in the world wont help that issue. You need to have fades off the core. Gluing flat stock on flat stock is no good. Nothing but glue stops the flexing.

Always start with 3/4" belly stock, then add a 1" handle on top of that. By the time you tiller it out you will have a nice, long fade created and it will stop the handle flexing, which cause them to pop off.

that's what I saw as well, you can try a 16" pc about 1/8" thick glued between the riser and belly and feather it out into the riser like a power lam and you may get lucky
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Post by: lesken2011 on July 25, 2013, 06:12:30 pm: You have come too far on that one to lose it. Don't get frustrated and rush to judgement on how to proceed. It looks like it can be salvaged. I am not sure about getting a stiff handle to work on it at this point, but you can build the handle up with cork. If you are interested, pm me and I will tell you how I do it. I have done several. and have been happy with the results. It is easy to work with and shape and is flexible enough to let the the bow bend a little through the handle.
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Post by: Gus on July 25, 2013, 07:24:43 pm: Maybe try building up a Leather Grip with layers of leather and CA Glue?

-gus
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Post by: beetlebailey1977 on July 25, 2013, 11:19:05 pm: Yep build up a leather grip and forget about that handle......you have to have the fades be part of the core.
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Post by: Badly Bent on July 26, 2013, 12:20:08 am: Very nice bow Grady and that belly grain is real pretty. Like the backing too, is that cherry bark backed? Gonna be a real beauty with the handle wrap I bet.
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Post by: autologus on July 26, 2013, 12:34:43 am: Thanks, I will hopefully get the grip on it tomorrow. It is cherry bark I got from Carson. It turned out very nice.

Grady
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Post by: danny f on July 26, 2013, 04:11:19 am: thanks for the advice, i have cut an arrow shelf in, so im not sure if just building up with leather or cork would be strong enough?
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Post by: bubby on July 26, 2013, 06:01:33 am: I think if you add that "power" lam like I mentioned you will be o.k., it has worked for me before
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Post by: blackhawk on July 26, 2013, 07:54:31 am: Danny just build it up with cork or leather and you can still shape a handle...and then stitch a leather grip over that and it'll be just fine....even tho you cut a shelf I think it'll still be OK as there looks to be enough width,and hopefully not very much bending is going on there...not sure there tho,and that's one cause for a lil concern
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Post by: Pappy on July 26, 2013, 08:12:51 am: I'm with Chris on that one,if you think it will bend where the cut out is I would at least back it with rawhide if I was building it up with leather or cork. Looks like in the last picture it is backed anyway,can't really tell. :-\ Hate it when that happens but if they bend at all in the handle it will happen most every time. :)
Pappy
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on July 26, 2013, 08:21:22 am: He lost 15# of draw weight when that handle popped off. Shorten it up 3-4" if you go bendy with it.
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Post by: Gaur on July 26, 2013, 10:02:52 am: Here is where I am at on my yew take down backed with python skins. It's 64" ntn. Currently pulling 48.5# @ 27". 1.5" in fades. my handle and fades are 9" total. Bottom limb is slightly shorter. Interesting knot on the upper limb and a bit of twist. These were two billets from different trees. Top limb is darker with a tighter rings. Bottom limb still has pretty tight rings just not as tight as the top one. You can sure feel the stored energy when you pull her back.

(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg15/bamboo_archer/IMG_0109_zps8c5f0f2e.jpg) (http://s244.photobucket.com/user/bamboo_archer/media/IMG_0109_zps8c5f0f2e.jpg.html)

(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg15/bamboo_archer/IMG_0110_zpsa755f49b.jpg) (http://s244.photobucket.com/user/bamboo_archer/media/IMG_0110_zpsa755f49b.jpg.html)

(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg15/bamboo_archer/IMG_0119_zpsd95dc15a.jpg) (http://s244.photobucket.com/user/bamboo_archer/media/IMG_0119_zpsd95dc15a.jpg.html)
currently pulling 48 1/2 # @ 27". Had hoped to be a few pounds heavier. If a guy pulled it 28 inches it would hit 50# but I don't want to overstress the bow. How's the tiller looking?
Thanks, Randy
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on July 26, 2013, 10:14:39 am: That's sweet Randy.
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Post by: Josh B on July 26, 2013, 10:40:37 am: Some really nice bows being made! DannyF, I can't recommend a bendy handle with a cut in shelf. I know its been done, but it is asking for trouble in my opinion. I agree with the powerlam on the back, but I would also tooth the glue joint on the handle and belly. I use a 18 tpi saws all blade that I have filed lightly to give the teeth an even triangular shape. You have to tooth both mating surfaces very straight so they will mesh up. I use an old piece of angle iron to clamp the pieces to and the upright edge of the angle serves as a straight edge guide for the toothing blade. If done right, this toothed glue line is much, much stronger. Just my .02. Josh
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Post by: blackhawk on July 26, 2013, 12:15:18 pm: Randy if it shoots good then seal her up n finish her off and send her my way!!! ;)
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Post by: hedgeapple on July 26, 2013, 03:04:37 pm: I shot another 100 arrows through her today. I'm calling her tillered. She's 53" n3n, 54# @ 26. Quite smooth on the draw. Shoot very well. Now, I just need to put her prom dress on her.
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on July 26, 2013, 03:09:04 pm: Spotless tiller big Dave. Even without that damn circle!
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Post by: hedgeapple on July 26, 2013, 03:46:58 pm: :) Thanks Pearly. Sorry about the red circle, I've taken more pics of this bow during the tiller process than the last 10 bows combine. She's by far the shortest bow I've made to date. So, I used all the tools at my disposal.

So just for you ;)
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on July 26, 2013, 03:48:16 pm: I see a long, healthy life ahead of that stick of wood my friend.
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Post by: Cardboard_Duck on July 26, 2013, 03:56:30 pm: Woohooo!! Look what showed up at my door today :) -

(http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q744/cardboard_duck/photo_zps6336ed45.jpg)

Thank you SLIMBOB! It shoots great and is absolutely stunning! I love these plains style bows! It is PERFECT :)

(http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q744/cardboard_duck/WP_20130726_008_zpsb12a8975.jpg)

(http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q744/cardboard_duck/WP_20130726_006_zps490739e1.jpg)

I will try to get up some better pics when/if the weather ever cooperates...
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on July 26, 2013, 04:14:49 pm: Your a lucky duck!
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Post by: SLIMBOB on July 26, 2013, 04:30:49 pm: Glad it got there in one piece and really glad you like it. I left it kinda shiny as it didn't sound as though you would hunt with it. If that changes you can cut the glare on her. Looks like that ladies perm got all messed up on the ride to Florida. :)
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Post by: Knapper on July 26, 2013, 05:11:24 pm: Dave, she don't need no dress. just send her to me >:D >:D >:D >:D
knapper
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Post by: okie64 on July 26, 2013, 06:04:56 pm: Congrats on the plains bow duck, that is a beauty.

Hedgeapple, that is a beautiful tiller!

Danny F, i agree with Bubby. Add a powerlam between the handle and limbs that extends out a few inches past the handle and it should be fine. If it were me I would use 2 layers an 1/8" thick each and extend one layer 2 inches out on each end and the next layer 4 inches out and then blend it back in. I wouldnt trust a bendy handle with a shelf cut in and I dont think a strip glued on the back will hold up to the strain, it would probably pop off eventually.
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Post by: danny f on July 26, 2013, 06:09:14 pm: some beautys here everyone. yep i think il go with the power lam thanks for all the advice ;D
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Post by: Badly Bent on July 26, 2013, 08:25:45 pm: Congrats Duck on getting that fine bow from Slim.

Hedgeapple, that arch on your bow is a thing of beauty, looking REAL nice!
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Post by: hedgeapple on July 27, 2013, 01:45:03 am: Thanks Badly Bent, Knapper and Okie.
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Post by: bcbull on July 27, 2013, 01:38:05 pm: got mine to the tiller tree finnaly got a lil time off works been crazy 7x12 for last 4 mo im wore out hoping to get it shooting this weekend and it s osage been a while sience iv got on so needed to update lol Brock
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Post by: Josh B on July 27, 2013, 07:56:25 pm: Wow Dave! That's as good as it gets!
Grady, yours is sure shaping up to be a real beauty!
Nick, you lucky dog!
This trade sure has produced a truckload of beautiful work! I haven't seen a bow yet that I wouldn't consider topshelf work.
Steve, I cant wait to see that one your workin on finished up. If it's anything like the one you made me, I know your recipient is gonna be ecstatic! Josh
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Post by: turtle on July 27, 2013, 08:36:11 pm: Thanks Josh. The stave i made this one from had several more problems than the one you have, so this ones somewhat overbuilt. Put some unorthodox skins on her the otherday and i have to admitt that I'm realy liking them.
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Post by: missilemaster on July 27, 2013, 09:29:45 pm: Heres mine all done!
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Post by: missilemaster on July 27, 2013, 09:30:50 pm: more
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Post by: Arrowind on July 27, 2013, 10:15:14 pm: Oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooh sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!!! That bow is awesome dude!
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Post by: lesken2011 on July 27, 2013, 10:30:50 pm: Mighty sweet, Cody. Good job on that wood. I love that finish!!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: hedgeapple on July 27, 2013, 10:48:42 pm: Thanks Josh.

Cody, WOW! Beautifully done. I really like the eastern woodland bows for some reason. I need to make one soon. I have a BL sapling that crying for me to release it's inner bow.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: autologus on July 27, 2013, 11:29:26 pm: Wow Cody that is awesome. There are some beautiful bows being made. Those eastern woodlands bows have me drooling. Im finished with mine and will try to get some pics. Beaver tails are a pain to skin.

Grady
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: missilemaster on July 28, 2013, 12:12:24 am: Thanks fellas.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Weylin on July 28, 2013, 12:20:06 am: That's a fine looking bow, Cody. You got my address, right?
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Josh B on July 28, 2013, 01:31:35 am: Wow! That's just plum beautiful Cody! Someone is gonna be some kinda tickled to get that! Josh
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Knapper on July 28, 2013, 10:15:50 am: Cody,
Really great finish on that one as always. Some one is going to be mighty happy :laugh:
Knapper
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: MWirwicki on July 28, 2013, 10:18:31 am: Nice bows Hedgeapple, Slimbob and Cody. Very nice work!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Badly Bent on July 28, 2013, 10:33:27 am: That bows got STYLE written all over it Cody. I Like the 'sorry' finger. ;D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: hunterbob on July 28, 2013, 10:46:39 am: Hey Cody they call me sorry sometimes .lol. I always enjoy looking at your work . Always spot on and flawless
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: FlintWalker on July 28, 2013, 03:49:39 pm: Beautiful Job Cody! Somebody's gonna be tickled.
My recipient received his...10 days ago. Still haven't heard anything from him. :-\
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: hedgeapple on July 28, 2013, 06:46:33 pm: Quote from: MWirwicki on July 28, 2013, 10:18:31 am
Nice bows Hedgeapple, Slimbob and Cody. Very nice work!

Thanks Matt, I'm honored just to be mentioned with the other 2.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: hedgeapple on July 28, 2013, 06:48:11 pm: Quote from: FlintWalker on July 28, 2013, 03:49:39 pm
Beautiful Job Cody! Somebody's gonna be tickled.
My recipient received his...10 days ago. Still haven't heard anything from him. :-\

Shannon, send me a bow and I'll call you everyday for a month, that's for points, also. ;D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: bushboy on July 28, 2013, 08:59:52 pm: After 200 shots
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: rps3 on July 28, 2013, 11:43:13 pm: I was excited to get back home today so I could open the long tube that has been waiting for me since Wednesday. Burn em up Chuck sent me a beautiful, hard hitting, smooth drawing, and deadly accurate osage bow in a real nice sock too. I like everything about this bow Chuck, from the sweet handle wrap, tips, and did I say accuracy. I also appreciate the patience it must have taken to follow such a tight ringed piece of osage. The widest part of the limbs is 1 inch. 68" long, and 55# at 28", right in the middle of my spec request...perfect. Thank you very much Chuck. I will shoot the heck out of this bow and treasure it.

(http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q556/longbow60/tradebow1/dscn0705_resized_zps2e06bc19.jpg)
(http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q556/longbow60/tradebow1/dscn0706_resized_zpsb70d79e9.jpg)
(http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q556/longbow60/tradebow1/dscn0701_resized_zps29f8e15f.jpg)
(http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q556/longbow60/tradebow1/dscn0697_resized_zpsf82b5e4c.jpg)

(http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q556/longbow60/tradebow1/dscn0690_resized_zps72236ef5.jpg)
(http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q556/longbow60/tradebow1/dscn0708_resized_zpse784c742.jpg)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: rps3 on July 28, 2013, 11:49:55 pm: Forgot the front view. Here it is.

(http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q556/longbow60/dscn0694_zps1d8c0bca.jpg)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: rossfactor on July 28, 2013, 11:57:04 pm: Man, that's a heck of a bow, congrats, and great job Chuck!

Gabe
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: osage outlaw on July 29, 2013, 12:02:30 am: That's a sweet bow. I really like the tip overlays.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: autologus on July 29, 2013, 01:09:43 am: Awesome bow, you sure hit the jackpot.

Grady
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Carson (CMB) on July 29, 2013, 03:27:05 am: Dang, nice bow you got there Bob. Chuck did nicely on that.
bushboy, that is looking sweet. Beautiful bend.
Cody your bows are stunning, this one is no exception. I like the design.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: blackhawk on July 29, 2013, 08:01:47 am: Congrats Bob....:) good job chuck
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Pappy on July 29, 2013, 08:48:01 am: Very nice,I have seen that one coming along and felt sure you were going to be pleased. He poured his heart and soul into that one. :)
Pappy
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: The Gopher on July 29, 2013, 12:33:29 pm: This is in the mail now.

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/MN_Littles/IMG_20130728_104509_024_zpsfcee705e.jpg) (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/MN_Littles/media/IMG_20130728_104509_024_zpsfcee705e.jpg.html)

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/MN_Littles/IMG_20130728_104551_787_zps20ac42f0.jpg) (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/MN_Littles/media/IMG_20130728_104551_787_zps20ac42f0.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: turtle on July 29, 2013, 02:28:00 pm: Got her skinned. Now its just finish and detail work. ( the part i like least)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on July 29, 2013, 02:35:04 pm: Nice looking work Steve and gopher! Lots of bows leaving in the coming week! Keep your eyes on the porch guys!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: turtle on July 29, 2013, 07:52:56 pm: Got her all ready for the first coat of finish today. Checked weight after final sanding and found im still about 3 pounds over my victims max. Trying to decide if i should lighten it up or leave as is. My victim has posted personal bows that are heavier than im at right now, but i dont know if there is a reason why he wants a lighter one. What would you,all do?
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: soy on July 29, 2013, 10:29:52 pm: I would send that to me and start a new one ;)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Ifrit617 on July 29, 2013, 10:53:57 pm: Quote from: missilemaster on July 27, 2013, 09:29:45 pm
Heres mine all done!

Wow Cody if I could have one bow in the world, that would be it. Absolutely stunning, makes my heart beat faster just looking at her.

Jon
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: turtle on July 29, 2013, 11:32:59 pm: Quote from: soy on July 29, 2013, 10:29:52 pm
I would send that to me and start a new one ;)

Turtles are to slow to start over at this point. ;)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Knapper on July 30, 2013, 12:12:29 am: Turtles and Gophers make nice bows.
Knapper
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Gaur on July 30, 2013, 02:08:30 am: Turtle, If you have my name send it as is. A few pounds shouldn't be a problem. I had the opposite problem I was on the low end of my victim. Got quite a few coats of tru oil on mine, a leather grip and some art work today. Still shooting 50# @ 28"
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: blackhawk on July 30, 2013, 07:52:56 am: TWO WEEKS AND TWO DAYS LEFT FOLKS!!!!! GET EM DONE N OUT YOUR DOORS!!!!

I'll be shipping mine out next week ::) ...nothing better has come along than one I made back in may ::)

And still awaiting for a package at my door 8)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Will H on July 30, 2013, 12:58:04 pm: Mine will be going out early next week. It's done, I'm just letting the finish cure a bit.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Gus on July 30, 2013, 01:12:14 pm: A few pounds heavy is not a Problem in my book...
Send it on down...

I'm in the same boat, I'm a few pounds heavy, just ask my wife...

Got the skin picked out for my trade bow, Eastern Coachwip.
Have 150+ arrows through her, I'm calling her a Bow.

Now for the Finish...

-gus
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Don Case on July 30, 2013, 01:12:30 pm: Would someone give me a quick explanation of what "Bow Trade" is?
Thanks
Don
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on July 30, 2013, 01:14:36 pm: Its a world wide bow swap. You toss your name in a hat and somebody builds you a bow. You also get assigned a bow to build, not necessarily the same person that is building yours. Its all secret until/if it arrives on your porch.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Stringman on July 30, 2013, 04:14:25 pm: Think - secret Christmas exchange... Only, everybody gets a custom made bow... and it's not Christmas.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on July 30, 2013, 04:17:16 pm: We HOPE everybody gets a custom bow anyhow. Every year some folks don't fulfill their obligations. Very few are serious set backs, most are just dead beats with no respect for this site or the people using it.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Don Case on July 30, 2013, 04:44:41 pm: Wow! I can see how that could be wide open to abuse. That is very generous of those that make bows, not knowing if you'll get a nice bow, a garden stake or nothing in return. My hat is off to you!
Don
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: paulsemp on July 30, 2013, 04:47:22 pm: Quote from: PEARL DRUMS on July 30, 2013, 04:17:16 pm
We HOPE everybody gets a custom bow anyhow. Every year some folks don't fulfill their obligations. Very few are serious set backs, most are just dead beats with no respect for this sight or the people using it.
Oh snap!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: BOWMAN53 on July 30, 2013, 04:52:11 pm: Quote from: paulsemp on July 30, 2013, 04:47:22 pm
Quote from: PEARL DRUMS on July 30, 2013, 04:17:16 pm
We HOPE everybody gets a custom bow anyhow. Every year some folks don't fulfill their obligations. Very few are serious set backs, most are just dead beats with no respect for this sight or the people using it.
Oh snap!

my thoughts exactly paul lol
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: autologus on July 30, 2013, 05:09:30 pm: Quote from: Don Case on July 30, 2013, 04:44:41 pm
Wow! I can see how that could be wide open to abuse. That is very generous of those that make bows, not knowing if you'll get a nice bow, a garden stake or nothing in return. My hat is off to you!
Don

Dang, I never thought of sending a garden stake, guess I will send this bow since it's already done.

Grady

Actually considering who its coming from my recipient may be getting a garden stake regardless.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on July 30, 2013, 05:12:31 pm: Good choice Grady tomatey!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: The Gopher on July 30, 2013, 06:09:51 pm: Since i have been on the wrong end of a bow trade gone bad before I know the feeling as the months and years go by with nothing in the mail, BUT...The deadline is August 15th not July 30th. The moderators of this trade can start to nudge and inquire but if you haven't received a bow yet i think you really need to wait two more weeks before getting your undies in a bundle. deadlines are deadlines and until August 16th nobody is late.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: BOWMAN53 on July 30, 2013, 07:04:50 pm: Quote from: The Gopher on July 30, 2013, 06:09:51 pm
Since i have been on the wrong end of a bow trade gone bad before I know the feeling as the months and years go by with nothing in the mail, BUT...The deadline is August 15th not July 30th. The moderators of this trade can start to nudge and inquire but if you haven't received a bow yet i think you really need to wait two more weeks before getting your undies in a bundle. deadlines are deadlines and until August 16th nobody is late.

OH SNAP!!!!! you know its close to the deadline when these kind of comments start coming lol

P.S: I WANT MY BOW!! lol jk take your time i know good things come to those who wait.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: soy on July 30, 2013, 07:50:37 pm: I'm still doing research on the poor individual that is too be receiving one of my finally crapped in garden stakes...I have almost got one shot in the tIller is just mind boggling hopefully have some finish on by the end of the weekend cross your fingers >:D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: JLoranger on July 30, 2013, 11:12:22 pm: Quote from: soy on July 30, 2013, 07:50:37 pm
I'm still doing research on the poor individual that is too be receiving one of my finally crapped in garden stakes...I have almost got one shot in the tIller is just mind boggling hopefully have some finish on by the end of the weekend cross your fingers >:D

mmmmmm... Mind boggling tiller......fingers are crossed!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Badly Bent on July 30, 2013, 11:26:06 pm: Looks like we may see a whole bunch of trade bow post at once here in a couple weeks, that'll be cool. Hope everyone post pics of what they receive, I know I will.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: autologus on July 30, 2013, 11:51:56 pm: Quote from: soy on July 30, 2013, 07:50:37 pm
I'm still doing research on the poor individual that is too be receiving one of my finally crapped in garden stakes...I have almost got one shot in the tIller is just mind boggling hopefully have some finish on by the end of the weekend cross your fingers >:D

Since we are talking garden stakes will that be a Toro tiller or a Craftsman?

Grady
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: lostarrow on July 31, 2013, 12:05:58 am: inlaying the Mother of Pearl leaves for strike plate , finishing up a bit of carving. Simple finish on this one (stain and hand rubbed teak oil, maybe a bit of wax) . Planning something a little different for the handle. It will be done for the deadline ,Pearly . Even if I have to deliver it in person!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: autologus on July 31, 2013, 12:15:16 am: Wow man im speechless.

Grady
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Weylin on July 31, 2013, 01:13:30 am: :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o....................... :o wow
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Gus on July 31, 2013, 04:02:37 am: Woof Woof Woof!!!
Man that is looking Sweet!

Should get the skins on... well, today.
And let it dry through the weekend.
Shoot it some more on Monday.
If the skins hold up through the shooting, begin finishing on Tuesday.
Tru-Oil in this heat should go pretty quick, several coats per day is very possible.
Lace on the grip, wax and ship.

It will be down to the wire for me.

-gus
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: darwin on July 31, 2013, 10:58:37 am: Its going to come down to the wire for me. I had trouble with the stave I started with and had to move on to a plan B about that time a lot of personal things went wrong but I'm back on track for the moment and I'm just hoping nothing else goes wrong. Worst case I will send the bow I received on but I'm really hoping it doesn't come to that.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: rps3 on July 31, 2013, 11:07:31 am: Glad I was part of this trade, and also happy I got mine done early. The time does go quick. Good luck to those who are struggling with the deadline, and the ones watching the front porch.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: turtle on July 31, 2013, 02:41:38 pm: 4th coat of true oil is drying, string is made. All thats left is a couple more coats and a handle wrap. Should get it shipped sometime next week.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: coaster500 on July 31, 2013, 04:01:32 pm: Wow!!!

Been away for a bit and have to say this Swap has raised the bar gentlemen.... I mean RAISED the bar!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: hedgeapple on July 31, 2013, 05:33:55 pm: Coaster, I hear you. I've been watching this bow trade for 4 years and I do believe this group of bows is the most outstanding yet. I've had to put on my game face, just to see the bar.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Elktracker on July 31, 2013, 10:30:45 pm: Well finally got my trade bow done and ready to ship slowly but shurely and im really happy with the way it performs! I hope its new owner enjoys it as much as I have I have about 300 shots out of it. Here are some pictures before I get her packaged up and shipped I will probably have her shipped Thursday but I will confirm when I drop her off at the post office. It is a Oceanspray with flipped tips, heat treated 45# at around 27 28"

unbraced profile
(http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af314/mandoman1540/IMG_20130731_173402.jpg) (http://s1019.photobucket.com/user/mandoman1540/media/IMG_20130731_173402.jpg.html)

front profile
(http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af314/mandoman1540/IMG_20130731_173735.jpg) (http://s1019.photobucket.com/user/mandoman1540/media/IMG_20130731_173735.jpg.html)

Braced bow
(http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af314/mandoman1540/IMG_20130731_174127.jpg) (http://s1019.photobucket.com/user/mandoman1540/media/IMG_20130731_174127.jpg.html)

Belly shot showing string alignment
(http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af314/mandoman1540/IMG_20130731_174330.jpg) (http://s1019.photobucket.com/user/mandoman1540/media/IMG_20130731_174330.jpg.html)

(http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af314/mandoman1540/IMG_20130731_173530.jpg) (http://s1019.photobucket.com/user/mandoman1540/media/IMG_20130731_173530.jpg.html)

(http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af314/mandoman1540/IMG_20130731_174233.jpg) (http://s1019.photobucket.com/user/mandoman1540/media/IMG_20130731_174233.jpg.html)

I am leaving the money shot for the new owner to post up ;D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Bryce on July 31, 2013, 10:48:42 pm: Now that's a bow!
Great job josh!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: blackhawk on July 31, 2013, 11:12:23 pm: Sweet josh...that'll make someone happy :)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: KellyG on July 31, 2013, 11:21:33 pm: Sweet looking bow for sure. I finished up a bow tonight for the other swap I am in. So I can really get focused on the one here. I have a few folks coming up on Friday to learn to make some bows talk about the blind leading the blind but I know a bit more then them but only a bit.

Should be able to really crank out this bow at that time. Nothing like a group to help get you focused and working.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Gaur on August 01, 2013, 12:32:36 am: Nice bows everyone.

a few pictures of the finishing touches I put on "Brothas". Named because I made this bow from two yew pieces that came from different trees and have a different color to them but are working nice in harmony (How pleasant it is to the Lord when brothers live in harmony. Psalms 133:1).
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg15/bamboo_archer/IMG_0128_zps30cdca4b.jpg) (http://s244.photobucket.com/user/bamboo_archer/media/IMG_0128_zps30cdca4b.jpg.html)
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg15/bamboo_archer/IMG_0127_zps68c1a370.jpg) (http://s244.photobucket.com/user/bamboo_archer/media/IMG_0127_zps68c1a370.jpg.html)
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg15/bamboo_archer/IMG_0122_zpsafdb4fc5.jpg) (http://s244.photobucket.com/user/bamboo_archer/media/IMG_0122_zpsafdb4fc5.jpg.html)
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg15/bamboo_archer/IMG_0123_zpscfbf6e1b.jpg) (http://s244.photobucket.com/user/bamboo_archer/media/IMG_0123_zpscfbf6e1b.jpg.html)
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg15/bamboo_archer/IMG_0130_zps8bf14ea5.jpg) (http://s244.photobucket.com/user/bamboo_archer/media/IMG_0130_zps8bf14ea5.jpg.html)
albino water buffalo horns from Thailand and a Burmese python also from Thailand. If I remember right I got this skin from the snake farm that is a tourist attraction. The guys there save me some skins from ones that don't make it.
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg15/bamboo_archer/IMG_0131_zps71d838c4.jpg) (http://s244.photobucket.com/user/bamboo_archer/media/IMG_0131_zps71d838c4.jpg.html)

If you see a rather short package at your door step next week, I may have had your name. Going to shoot a bit more tomorrow and put another coat of finish over the artwork. There is artwork on the bottom limb too but if I showed it the person would probably know it was for them.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Weylin on August 01, 2013, 01:48:55 am: man, I'd sure be happy to get either of those beauties!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: blackhawk on August 01, 2013, 07:20:34 am: Ooooo...a 50@28" yew takedown(perfect)....nice randy....I'll take it :D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on August 01, 2013, 07:35:09 am: Great bows Randy and Josh! I know the new owners are going to be loving them.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: lesken2011 on August 01, 2013, 09:07:09 am: 2 more sweet bows going out, guys. Really nice job on both of them.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: autologus on August 01, 2013, 10:36:52 am: Those are some sweet bows.

Grady
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: rossfactor on August 01, 2013, 12:48:07 pm: Wow, you guys are raising the bar. Awesome bows!

Gabe
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Josh B on August 01, 2013, 05:19:30 pm: I just mailed my trade bow off. It should arrive at the victims residence by Saturday. Here's a pic and a link to the thread. http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,41156.0.html Josh
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: burn em up chuck on August 01, 2013, 09:05:21 pm: elktracker very very nice indeed. I like the way oceanspray feels in the hand.

chuck
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: lostarrow on August 01, 2013, 10:32:53 pm: Nice stuff guys!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Knapper on August 01, 2013, 10:53:33 pm: Now there's some sweet stuff. Elktracker, Gaur, GunDoc all very very beautiful workmanship!! :)
Happy shooters out there, it's like Christmas in August :laugh:
Knapper
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: beetlebailey1977 on August 01, 2013, 10:57:11 pm: Workin on it workin on it.......will be to the wire for me also. But coming along nicely so far. Also nice bows that are being sent out....very nice.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Arrowind on August 01, 2013, 11:04:00 pm: Quote from: Knapper on August 01, 2013, 10:53:33 pm
Now there's some sweet stuff. Elktracker, Gaur, GunDoc all very very beautiful workmanship!! :)
Happy shooters out there, it's like Christmas in August :laugh:
Knapper

AGREED!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Arrowind on August 01, 2013, 11:04:53 pm: Working on the finish for mine. will probably go right down to the wire on this.....
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: hedgeapple on August 02, 2013, 12:40:11 am: I got mine skinned and couple coats of Tru Oil on it. I need to decide what kind of handle wrap this bow gets. I think I know how I want it to look. I just don't know how to make it happen.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Gus on August 02, 2013, 01:22:29 pm: Got the skins down on the bow with Tight Bond Hide Glue.
Man that IS some bloody Sticky Stuff... :)
And the scales removed.
Following Mr. Gordon's process from his Winter Project Yew build along...
I think using an arrow cutoff (dowel) to gently roll the air and excess glue out from under the skins is a Capital idea.

I used Way too much CA Glue in the finish process on my first attempt.
Which is why it failed so miserably.
After thirty shots it was clear there was no saving the finish or the skins under it.
There was a crack or craze every half inch.
Dang shame as they were the Perfect skins for this bow.
But the new skins should look nice.
Sticking with Polly and Tru-Oil this time, No CA glue in the finish. ???

But the bow will have to rest till Sunday as I'm heading off to the Osage Promised Land (at least in Texas) where the trees grow Straight and Tall.
To do a little wood cutting.

Man we're getting close...

-gus
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: KellyG on August 02, 2013, 08:17:28 pm: I really got some work done on the bow. Not on the short string yet but. I did get it bending a bit. I should have it on the short string this evening or tomorrow for sure. Right now it is and Osage American long bow. I did heat it up at Mojam and take out a whole bunch of d-flex.

Well need to get back at it.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: turtle on August 03, 2013, 09:48:13 am: Got the handle wrapped and strike plate on this morning. Only thing left is to serve the string and take pictures. Planning on shipping it out monday.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: bushboy on August 03, 2013, 10:51:32 am: She's all wrapped up and head's south monday morn!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Bryce on August 03, 2013, 04:01:25 pm: This morning I left to meet up at a friends house an hour and a half away and 30 mins down the road I got a phone call. My trade bow had arrived! From mister James Parker!
I'm so stoked but it's pure agony bc I won't even be able to see it till Tuesday when I get back from bear hunting :(
I'm gonna see if I can get some pictures sent to my phone so I can at least look at it!
I'm sure it's a work of pure art, been admiring James' work for a long time now.
thank you very much!!! I'll be sure to post when I get back home.
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Post by: Bryce on August 03, 2013, 04:07:23 pm: TO HECK WITH THAT IM TURNING AROUND TO GET IT!!!!!
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Post by: autologus on August 03, 2013, 04:47:52 pm: You ain't a kidding whats 30 minutes late. You could kill a bear with your trade bow.

Grady
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Post by: Stringman on August 03, 2013, 05:55:06 pm: Ha! That's funny! Congrats Bryce, you lucky pup!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Bryce on August 03, 2013, 06:58:12 pm: It's gorgeous!!!! Only a few pics boo on boo

(http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh544/bryceott/null-101.jpg)
(http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh544/bryceott/null-100.jpg)
(http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh544/bryceott/null-99.jpg)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: lesken2011 on August 03, 2013, 08:04:48 pm: That's sweet, Bryce! Nice job, James!!
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Post by: Weylin on August 03, 2013, 10:25:29 pm: You lucky son of a ....
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Post by: burn em up chuck on August 03, 2013, 11:45:35 pm: very very cool

chuck
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Bryce on August 04, 2013, 01:33:37 am: Fastest bow I've ever shot
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: portlandfire on August 04, 2013, 01:54:19 am: Congratulations. That is a beautiful bow. That, coupled with those great looking arrows you made, should harvest the bear you're going to get this weekend. ;D Best of luck. I'm looking forward to seeing the pictures and hearing the war stories.
Dave
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Bryce on August 04, 2013, 02:05:52 am: Well Dave I'm on top on dean creek mtn. Right now chillin in my tent. I'm shocked I have service out here. No bears yet but there's sign :) I'll try and get a full draw shot posted soon man this bow can shoot! Feel more like 70# though.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: dbb on August 04, 2013, 07:26:31 am: Beautiful bow!
Looks like a speeddemon too ;D
What is the corewood?
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Sidewinder on August 04, 2013, 11:48:44 am: Forgot to post that my trade bow get shipped on july 24th. My recipient has contacted me and said that he was gonna get it picked up at the post office yesterday. He also contacted me and said that the one he was finishing up for his trade blew on him and knocked him silly. Hope he can get another done in time. I'm sure he will tell the whole story eventually.

The level of skill on this site is absolutley amazing. Makes me feel like a rookie. I would love to see all these bows in one room and just go thru and gaze at them.

Danny
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: SLIMBOB on August 04, 2013, 11:59:48 am: All the bows in the trade in one post. Very cool idea.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: BryBow on August 04, 2013, 12:34:18 pm: Wow! That is a darn fine work of art. How in the world do ya even shoot a bow like that? I mean it's so darn pretty I would have to tear my eyes away from her in order to shoot her and that would be no small feat!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: turtle on August 04, 2013, 06:15:49 pm: Just got done sealing the package. Will ship tomorrow.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: blackhawk on August 04, 2013, 09:20:08 pm: Brycey boy got a bamboo dragon... ;). I got me one of those ;) there awesome bows...hard to tell but looks like two osage lams sandwiching an ipe lam between the boo backing and tempered boo belly ....congrats ...

Looking good bushboy and turtle ;)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Bryce on August 04, 2013, 09:35:22 pm: Here's the rest

(http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh544/bryceott/null-104.jpg)
(http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh544/bryceott/null-105.jpg)
(http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh544/bryceott/null-106.jpg)
(http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh544/bryceott/null-107.jpg)
(http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh544/bryceott/null-108.jpg)
(http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh544/bryceott/null-109.jpg)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Bryce on August 04, 2013, 09:36:04 pm: Nice bow Steve!!!!
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Post by: Carson (CMB) on August 04, 2013, 09:38:52 pm: Lucky dog Bryce!
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on August 05, 2013, 08:05:46 am: I had NO idea Brycey boy!

I just grinned when James said he shipped his bow. Enjoy!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: The Gopher on August 05, 2013, 11:11:55 am: I just checked the tracking and my guy should get his today.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: bushboy on August 05, 2013, 11:26:28 am: So I buggered up,today is a stat holiday and ups is closed.have to travel north after days off ,so gonna get my wife to ship it.It's all packaged up and ready to go!I built a little crate out of some old ranch board and 1x1's ,hope this won't be an issue at the border,I'm always paraniod bout these things.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on August 05, 2013, 11:27:51 am: Cant blame you man. The border sucks anymore. I haven't been back to Canada in years because of it.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: rossfactor on August 05, 2013, 02:21:47 pm: Well, I finished tillering the trade bow I was working on. Its a Red Birch, cambium backed, bow with a slightly bending handle. Its a sweet shooter, but I made some tiller changes late in the game and as a result the bow is on the very bottom end of my recipients desired draw weight range (its ~45# and he asked for 45#-55#)

I'm pretty bummed about the draw weight issue and I'm trying to decide what to do. I have an Ash blank that I've started shaping. I think I will work on the Ash, bow while the finish dries on the Red Birch. If things are looking good in the next couple days I may send em both. I know its late in the game. Either way I'll get a bow out, but I'd rather have one right in the middle.

Gabe
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: autologus on August 05, 2013, 02:32:56 pm: If your happy with it send it, I know for myself I would prefer to be at the bottom of my range than the top.

Grady
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on August 05, 2013, 03:04:36 pm: Ship it Gabe! Nobody will complain about a few pounds. I imagine its a stunner.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Weylin on August 05, 2013, 03:44:02 pm: send it!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: rossfactor on August 05, 2013, 04:01:28 pm: Thanks for the responses guys. I'll check er out when I get home from work today.

Maybe I'll just put the lipstick on and send it.

Gabe
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Josh B on August 05, 2013, 04:36:57 pm: I'd ship it Gabe! There's not a doubt in my mind that it's a beauty! Josh
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: JLoranger on August 05, 2013, 06:45:03 pm: Ship it! I doubt anyone is gunna be hung up over a few pounds.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: BOWMAN53 on August 05, 2013, 06:57:50 pm: Quote from: The Gopher on August 05, 2013, 11:11:55 am
I just checked the tracking and my guy should get his today.

Just got a text from my wife saying the mail man just gave her a really long tube............ hahaha
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: turtle on August 05, 2013, 07:52:59 pm: Shipped out today.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: lostarrow on August 05, 2013, 09:38:45 pm: Quote from: BOWMAN53 on August 05, 2013, 06:57:50 pm
Quote from: The Gopher on August 05, 2013, 11:11:55 am
I just checked the tracking and my guy should get his today.

Just got a text from my wife saying the mail man just gave her a really long tube............ hahaha

Bwahahaha!

Just have to sew up a sleeve for her tomorrow night ! My guy should get it this week!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Weylin on August 05, 2013, 09:54:39 pm: Oh man! That is frickin' incredible. I'm drooling on my keyboard. I'll be a happy guy if that shows up here.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: dbb on August 05, 2013, 10:11:18 pm: That is plain sick!...And i love it ;D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: JLoranger on August 05, 2013, 10:44:33 pm: Wow Dave...That is absolutely stunning. Amazing work, someone is going to be blown away when they open it up and see that beauty.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Badly Bent on August 05, 2013, 10:58:30 pm: Been gone a few days and coming back and seeing all these great trade bows posted is now making me anxious to get home and look on my front porch each day. I'll take anyone of em', all very, very nice.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: beetlebailey1977 on August 05, 2013, 10:59:34 pm: Working...working.....working, on this bow. Also trying to get my Keenan bow pics uploaded to photobucket so I can post them on here.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: beetlebailey1977 on August 05, 2013, 11:09:03 pm: Ok here is the awesome bow that I was sent by Keenan......it is sweet. Will get a full draw on here as soon as I get the wife to take some pics.
(http://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x460/beetle_bailey1977/yewstats.jpg) (http://s1182.photobucket.com/user/beetle_bailey1977/media/yewstats.jpg.html)
(http://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x460/beetle_bailey1977/yewuppertip.jpg) (http://s1182.photobucket.com/user/beetle_bailey1977/media/yewuppertip.jpg.html)
(http://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x460/beetle_bailey1977/yewlowertip.jpg) (http://s1182.photobucket.com/user/beetle_bailey1977/media/yewlowertip.jpg.html)
(http://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x460/beetle_bailey1977/yewgripandstrikeplate.jpg) (http://s1182.photobucket.com/user/beetle_bailey1977/media/yewgripandstrikeplate.jpg.html)
(http://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x460/beetle_bailey1977/yewgrip.jpg) (http://s1182.photobucket.com/user/beetle_bailey1977/media/yewgrip.jpg.html)
(http://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x460/beetle_bailey1977/yewfrontprofile.jpg) (http://s1182.photobucket.com/user/beetle_bailey1977/media/yewfrontprofile.jpg.html)
(http://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x460/beetle_bailey1977/yewsideprofile.jpg) (http://s1182.photobucket.com/user/beetle_bailey1977/media/yewsideprofile.jpg.html)

Will get some better one of the profile up also.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: missilemaster on August 06, 2013, 12:16:59 am: Glad to hear he's still kicking. He has some of us worried :-\ Great looking bow!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: bushboy on August 06, 2013, 01:00:41 am: Pristine workmanship guys!I have a no light in the tunnel to compare!Sorry caught me gushing!lol!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Blaflair2 on August 06, 2013, 01:48:47 am: Someday I hope to be able to make such works of art, right now I can barely make a stick with a string on it. Very nice bows by everyone. I really enjoy all the pix and catch myself dreaming of being able to accomplish some of the same.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: hedgeapple on August 06, 2013, 04:04:06 am: It's 2:45 AM. I just came in from my shop. I've been putting the finishing touches on my trade bow. I'm trying something a little different with the handle wrap. I'm playing with textures and colors a little bit. We'll see how it comes together in the morning.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: lesken2011 on August 06, 2013, 08:56:45 am: That's one sweet lookin bow, LostArrow. Beetle, looks like Keenan did you proud. She's a real gem.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: blackhawk on August 06, 2013, 09:25:11 pm: parting is such sweet sorrow 8) this ones heading to the mail tomorrow....not sure,but hopefully it was worth the wait... ??? ::)

(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x436/blackhawk28/100_1061.jpg) (http://s1181.photobucket.com/user/blackhawk28/media/100_1061.jpg.html)

(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x436/blackhawk28/100_1074.jpg) (http://s1181.photobucket.com/user/blackhawk28/media/100_1074.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Danzn Bar on August 06, 2013, 09:41:19 pm: Chris..........I bet those tips are toooooo narrow to take a pic like that last one OUCH :o

Is there some invisible string or something supporting the bow??

Very sweet looking profiles, the person getting this one is one lucky dude

Nice stick
DBar
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Weylin on August 06, 2013, 09:48:48 pm: I'd certainly be happy to have waited for that bow! These bows that are getting sent out right now are all so sweet looking I can't hardly wait to see which one comes.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: KellyG on August 06, 2013, 10:46:41 pm: Here is where I am at. I had to add a bit of heat because I have it pulling to around 50lbs at 19" or so and braced to close to a full brace and the sting was not tracking due to a kink about 7" for the tip. I heated it up and took the kink out and flipped that tip a bit, to match the natural one on the other end a bit closer. Not perfect but close I think.

(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e383/gillk/IMG_20130806_201538_594_zpsd141372d.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/gillk/media/IMG_20130806_201538_594_zpsd141372d.jpg.html)

I will let it rest for a few days and start scrapping again. I should be cutting it close but it should be ready to ship by the dead line.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: blackhawk on August 07, 2013, 08:35:24 am: ONE WEEK AWAY FOLKS!!!!!

I'm gonna start calling out folks names in public here reeeeeal soon...for all to see now that I have the list finally 8)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: blackhawk on August 07, 2013, 08:40:43 am: 1442 where are you? 3 messages have been sent to you and have not heard back from you,and just saw you logged in???????????????

Told yins guys it was gonna be soon......release the hounds... >:D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: lostarrow on August 07, 2013, 09:43:34 am: Shipping today ,priority post. ;D . Don't call me names :-X. I'm still ahead of the deadline!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Knapper on August 07, 2013, 10:35:02 am: Man these bows are makin me craaaaaaazy :o BBaily you lucky dog. Blackhawk that is awesome. Still waittn
Knapper
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: blackhawk on August 07, 2013, 10:56:24 am: No more behind closed doors PM's to folks who haven't chimed in for awhile....the deal was to keep in touch...if you didn't there's a good chance you won't be allowed in next years trade....jus saying...

Here's my list of folks who haven't shipped and haven't chimed in here in over a month....if you want off my crap list ya better get to responding....no more Mr nice guy from me...sorry but gotta stick to my guns and rules are rules...either follow along or don't play...

Kship85
Randman
Country
Nativenoobowyer86
K hat
Fishfinder401
Crooketarrow
Maxspin
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: sadiejane on August 07, 2013, 11:28:19 am: me bad-had a few pms with pearl but havent posted here. will ship first of next week.thanks
peace
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: blackhawk on August 07, 2013, 11:35:50 am: Private messages have also been sent out......"crack that whip" >:D

Thanks Sadie...I knew that...just wanted to see ya on here n make sure your around kicking the bucket ;)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: autologus on August 07, 2013, 01:05:30 pm: Mine has been finished and ready to ship sor over a week but havent had time it will go out Saturday. I will take pics and post them too.

Grady
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Gus on August 08, 2013, 12:06:34 am: The skins are down, with TB Hide Glue.
Skins have been shape sanded.
Final sanding is almost done.

Have to touch up some paint.
Get the Tru-Oil finish down.
Finish grip wrap and install it.

Gees, gonna be cutting it close...

-gus
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: country on August 08, 2013, 01:54:13 am: GOT it done .... letting the finish dry .... :P
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: k-hat on August 08, 2013, 02:04:43 am: Guess i shoulda asked my questions on the swap thread instead of a separate one ;)

http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,41340.0.html (http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,41340.0.html)

Just have some finish work to do and she should ship out before the deadline.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: randman on August 08, 2013, 04:33:31 am: Crack That Whip! Yeah I got one of them pms.... :embarassed: Didn't post this stuff soon enough but this is what I have so far....60" ntn...Ocean Spray asymmetrical gull-wing..............pulling to 28" on the tree. Balances perfectly from the grip area in the hand and the pull is balanced as well. The top of my tree is arched and the bump on the handle is balancing on that arc and the pull is from the dead center on the string.......Now all I have to do is file a small shelf at the top of the offset grip - she's center shot- 1" above center.....wrap the grip with cedar bark and put a finish on it. She's fast hard and silent....till the arrow passes through my target and penetrates the cedar fence behind sounding like a gunshot it hits so hard...
This one's going to be hard to give up but I'm pretty sure my victim will be real happy with it. I'm sure it will take down any animal in North American (and maybe a few other continents).

Any comments on the tiller are welcome and now's the time to comment if anyone sees anything out of wack..............
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: soy on August 08, 2013, 05:35:45 am: Was not happy with the finish so I sanded her down and while it was in that state I decided to throw on a set o skins ...came in 5# or so light I hope @#$%& is not disappointed... should have it all back together and ready to ship hopefully Monday, deadline at the latest ???
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: blackhawk on August 08, 2013, 09:29:01 am: There's only three people left on my list that I haven't heard back from yet....

Kship85
Nativenoobowyer86
Crooketarrow

If anyone sees them tell them they're wanted men >:D

Thanks to the ones who responded back...no hard feelings...just trying to keep track of 78 other people and keep things rolling and moving as we near the deadline....its just a curtious reminder is all
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: turtle on August 08, 2013, 12:18:10 pm: USPS says out for delivery. >:D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on August 08, 2013, 12:48:15 pm: Got you marked down Steve, thanks for shipping within the timeline.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Buckeye Guy on August 08, 2013, 01:18:19 pm: Hey folks !!
The stick of wood I sent should be there by now !
While it is not a good representation of what I used to be able to do' It was the best I could do this year !
Just hope it got there in a big enough piece he could make something out of it !
Hope he contacts me so I can tell him how sorry I am that I could not do better for him !
I all most signed it "THE END" , but not ready to give up just yet !!

I hope you all have had fun with this cause that is what its all about !
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: BOWMAN53 on August 08, 2013, 01:24:18 pm: hey pearly, whens the next trade? lol
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Huntinfool on August 08, 2013, 07:20:58 pm: Quote from: blackhawk on August 08, 2013, 09:29:01 am
There's only three people left on my list that I haven't heard back from yet....

Kship85
Nativenoobowyer86
Crooketarrow

If anyone sees them tell them they're wanted men >:D

Thanks to the ones who responded back...no hard feelings...just trying to keep track of 78 other people and keep things rolling and moving as we near the deadline....its just a curtious reminder is all

I spoke with Crooketarrow yesterday his PC is in the shop. Said he should make the deadline.

~HF~
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: paulsemp on August 08, 2013, 10:00:06 pm: Received from Will Harrison. Posted pics in a separate tread. Thanks Will
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: lostarrow on August 08, 2013, 10:33:25 pm: Count me as shipped and received , Pearly. Not only did I avoid shipping charges, but I managed to somehow trick him into coming to get it. LOL more to that story later.................
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: beetlebailey1977 on August 08, 2013, 11:00:28 pm: Got mine moving along well.......I will be a busy man this weekend working on it. But it will be done and shipped by the deadline. If my illness and surgery had not set me back, along with the first bow I started not working out......I would have been good to go. Next year I will have two or three bows in the early stages.....that way I won't have to start from scratch if the original plan fails.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: JLoranger on August 08, 2013, 11:07:03 pm: Got my trade bow from lostarrow tonight. He invited me out shooting, and when we arrive he hands me a sleeve with a bow in it and says"here, why don't you try this one out". Needless to say I was thrilled. Shoots great, hits hard. Beautiful craftsmanship on this bow, Dave. Thank you very much! I am sure she will last me a good long time.
(http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=37617.0;attach=89545;image)
(http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=37617.0;attach=89544;image)
(http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=37617.0;attach=89543;image)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Huntinfool on August 08, 2013, 11:17:38 pm: That is one sweet lookin' bow!

Congrats!!

~HF~
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Blaflair2 on August 08, 2013, 11:33:00 pm: I just wet myself ??? That's ridiculous!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: k-hat on August 09, 2013, 12:25:33 am: Nice hardwood door....
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: k-hat on August 09, 2013, 12:26:49 am: just kidn that bow is awesome. Some serious craftsmanship, patience, and love right there :laugh:
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: lostarrow on August 09, 2013, 12:49:45 am: I rather like the door myself K-hat. I got a bit of a grin from him and tried to snap a few pics. Good time shootin' tonight.(http://)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Weylin on August 09, 2013, 01:17:25 am: Lucky dog! I had my eye on that one.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: blackhawk on August 09, 2013, 07:19:57 am: Congrats Jeremy...your smile says it all :)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Pappy on August 09, 2013, 08:21:55 am: Some beautiful bows going out,nice job to all. :)
Pappy
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: coaster500 on August 09, 2013, 10:32:20 am: You guys raised the bar all around!!!

Amazing work!!!

Well done!!!!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Knapper on August 09, 2013, 10:36:44 am: Lostarrow,
Looks like your standing next to a Arcdeverginia tree, has a couple of sprouts growing off of it, maybe you could send a cutting >:D sweet bow anyway, that's a real looker. :)
Knapper
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: lostarrow on August 09, 2013, 12:05:59 pm: Hey Knapper, if you're talking about the tree in behind Jeremy, it's a Butternut.(Juglans Cenarea) I'd be happy to send a handful of nuts if you ship some of those nice rocks up this way . (lol) Not sure why you would want one of those trees ???
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: blackhawk on August 09, 2013, 12:59:55 pm: 51 of 78 have shipped as of now....that's only 65% completion with only 6 days left...me thinks there's going to be some busy procrastinating beavers this weekend frantically working in there man caves trying to finish them up... ::) ...or a lot of people are going to be late ::)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Knapper on August 09, 2013, 04:23:29 pm: I was talking about the bows hanging from and leaning up against it, my poor attempt at being funny :-X
Knapper
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Arrowind on August 09, 2013, 05:02:16 pm: Quote from: blackhawk on August 09, 2013, 12:59:55 pm
51 of 78 have shipped as of now....that's only 65% completion with only 6 days left...me thinks there's going to be some busy procrastinating beavers this weekend frantically working in there man caves trying to finish them up... ::) ...or a lot of people are going to be late ::)

I resemble that remark. Not procrastinating just super busy and working on my 5th attempt :-\.....almost done. May miss the ship date by a few days but will get it done......if THIS one doesn't break. :-[ 65 arrows through it. Feel confident it will hold...for a few more. :o ....working on the finish now.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: lostarrow on August 09, 2013, 07:12:32 pm: Quote from: Knapper on August 09, 2013, 04:23:29 pm
I was talking about the bows hanging from and leaning up against it, my poor attempt at being funny :-X
Knapper

Sorry I missed that one, Knapper. Totally me. I figured it must be something like that ,that I just didn't get, but for the life of me I couldn't think of what you were talking about. I even googled it to see if There was something I didn't know about. :-[ Then the thought crossed my mind that you might have seen a pot plant or something that I didn't notice (not very wise in the ways of such horticulture). :o. The thought was quickly dispatched as I've been out there with others who surely would have noticed. :-X Oh well, at least now you can all have a good laugh thinking about me driving around today coming up with the absurd!............................I'd still be willing to send a few butternuts for some rocks ;D Hahahaha! Have a good weekend !
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Post by: soy on August 09, 2013, 07:22:39 pm: Good as its gonna get...hope its OK(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j380/thadsoy/IMG_20130806_144514_350-1.jpg)
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Post by: hunterbob on August 09, 2013, 07:36:33 pm: Looks pretty good soy.
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Post by: Weylin on August 09, 2013, 08:23:28 pm: Looks good from here, Soy. Send it my way!
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Post by: james parker on August 09, 2013, 10:00:16 pm: thanks buckeye guy,, the trade bow you sent me is great I really like it , shoots good too.. sorry I don't have a camera at the time,,when I get my camera back ill post pics, thanks again,james
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Post by: WoodBenderDW on August 10, 2013, 01:16:24 am: Since I moved over a month ago I've been without internet for a couple of months so it has been tough to chime in. My home is not finished yet either, therefore it's made finding a workspace at home difficult. My bow is coming along and it will be finished and shipped out. However, it is a strong possibility that it will be late but it shouldn't be overly late.
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Post by: 1442 on August 10, 2013, 05:10:23 am: I finally pride away from work long enough to get some work done on my trade bow.
I have it real close to full draw and everything is looking real good.
Been flinging arrows while tillering and its shooting hard.
I will have it done and shipped on time looks like
Terry
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Post by: blackhawk on August 10, 2013, 08:52:50 am: Seal it n ship it Thad ;)

Thanks for chiming in guys
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on August 10, 2013, 08:55:27 am: I agree soybert, ship that baby! Tiller looks good from my seat man.
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Post by: doulosparachristos on August 10, 2013, 11:26:35 am: ohh soy! send that sucker to Oregon >:D
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Post by: KellyG on August 10, 2013, 12:23:21 pm: I got her pulling to over 50lbs at 23 a few more inches. I will work on the inner 3rd when i get back tomorrow.

(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e383/gillk/IMG_20130810_092043_072_zps7b1eb4eb.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/gillk/media/IMG_20130810_092043_072_zps7b1eb4eb.jpg.html)
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Post by: autologus on August 10, 2013, 12:35:56 pm: Here it is, I am finished and have shipped out this morning. I hope my recipient likes it, this was the first bow I have made from a stave and I actually thought it was easier than working with boards. It is Kentucky Coffee Bean with a Cherry bark backing, it has White Oak overlays and a Beaver tail grip.

Grady

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y94/autologus/20130810_085114_zps860ba7f0.jpg) (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/autologus/media/20130810_085114_zps860ba7f0.jpg.html)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y94/autologus/20130810_084935_zps861b74f5.jpg) (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/autologus/media/20130810_084935_zps861b74f5.jpg.html)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y94/autologus/20130810_084900_zps6c11be12.jpg) (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/autologus/media/20130810_084900_zps6c11be12.jpg.html)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y94/autologus/20130810_084444_zps1b00a0e8.jpg) (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/autologus/media/20130810_084444_zps1b00a0e8.jpg.html)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y94/autologus/20130810_084403_zps508033ba.jpg) (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/autologus/media/20130810_084403_zps508033ba.jpg.html)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y94/autologus/20130810_084344_zpsf78c31b4.jpg) (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/autologus/media/20130810_084344_zpsf78c31b4.jpg.html)
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Post by: Knapper on August 10, 2013, 08:22:18 pm: Very nice Grady, someones going to be really happy :laugh:
Knapper
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Post by: Weylin on August 10, 2013, 09:12:04 pm: That looks real slick, Grady. I'd sure be happy to open up that tube.
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Post by: beetlebailey1977 on August 10, 2013, 10:25:03 pm: (http://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x460/beetle_bailey1977/th_IMG_0545.jpg) (http://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x460/beetle_bailey1977/IMG_0545.mp4)

Video of me shooting my recipient's trade bow in. Got her tillered out today......got to finish sand, stain, then seal her up. I have to severely short draw.......this bow draws 27".
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Post by: Weylin on August 10, 2013, 10:28:19 pm: Shoot already! She done started it! Haha! the tiller looks good on that one. Nice work.
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Post by: beetlebailey1977 on August 10, 2013, 10:43:10 pm: Thanks she came out pretty good. Has about 1" of set for now, and around 50# @ 27". Yep the wife was complaining because of the mosquito's and gnats.
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Post by: 1442 on August 11, 2013, 04:41:41 am: I got the bow bending within 1" of target draw length and right at the upper end of my victims weight range then shaped the handle and rounded all the corners. The tips need a little work to lighten them and smooth out the nocks. I plan to shoot the tar out of it tommorow.
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Post by: Arrowind on August 11, 2013, 11:27:05 am: All these bows are looking good! Nice work gentleman!

I am still working on the finish.... getting....closer.....almost......done.
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Post by: Gus on August 11, 2013, 07:18:44 pm: Paint touch up done.
Six coats of Tru-Oil down so far.
First steel wooing done.
First coat of the next series of Tru-Oil down...

Snake skins are looking good.
But then I haven't bent it yet since adding the skins.
Though I do feel better about the skinning this time than last.

Tick Tock... :)

-gus
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Post by: blackhawk on August 11, 2013, 07:43:03 pm: 4 days and counting.....looks like we got some busy beavers this weekend ;D
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Post by: beetlebailey1977 on August 11, 2013, 07:46:17 pm: busy busy........my teeth hurt now....
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Post by: beetlebailey1977 on August 11, 2013, 09:19:09 pm: Got her final sanded and stained up nice........I had a accident.....I dropped the bow on the tip from about 2 foot up on my porch and had a tip overlay pop off......was pretty upset. Got her prepped back up and re fitted. Will sign and seal her up tomorrow. Then time for handle wrap and rest.
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Post by: coaster500 on August 12, 2013, 04:16:28 pm: Talk about bringing it home!!!!!

Great trade!!!!!!
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Post by: danny f on August 12, 2013, 06:01:16 pm: im ready to ship, should have it on its way sometime this week or by the deadline. just need to get my hands on a tube now to send it on its way, i will try and get pics asap.
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Post by: hunterbob on August 12, 2013, 07:06:14 pm: Got my trade bow from Grady today . Kentucky coffee bean with cherry bark backing that looks sweet and white oak overlays and beaver grip . 55@28 . I am very proud to own one of your bows Grady .and lucky enough to get one of your first from a stave . The work Grady put into this one is great . I only got to shoot five arrows from it since I got home and the wife said there is a long tube waiting on you. Thank you Grady.it is a sweet shooter .
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Post by: blackhawk on August 12, 2013, 10:06:49 pm: congrats bob...why don't ya bring it over here,and ill take some glory shots and post em for you ;)
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Post by: hunterbob on August 12, 2013, 11:04:36 pm: Will do Chris . Shoot you a text tomorrow
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Post by: blackhawk on August 12, 2013, 11:07:05 pm: K Bob ..I'll prob be messing around with my new project down in the shop after work again tomorrow...
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Post by: KellyG on August 12, 2013, 11:14:26 pm: I have mine tillered out to 25" and should be able to get the last 3 tomorrow night. Sorry no pics stopped a bit late and they all came out grainy.
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Post by: 1442 on August 13, 2013, 12:00:32 am: Last night I got my bow to #50 at 28". It was raining though and I worked too long in between putting back in hot box. Wound up with 1-1/4" set. Set was holding right at 3/4" until late last night between tiller tweeking and shooting about 80 shots with moisture so high it took another 1/2".
I just got home and am fixin to go tinker some more with nocks and maybe a light heat trreat then put the finish tommorow.
I've taken pics but dont know how to post them yet. I'll figure it out when I'm done with the bow and can come up for air.
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Post by: soy on August 13, 2013, 01:27:55 am: well the finish wrinkled up on me again so stripper down and switched finishes I'll see tonight when I get home if the finish coat is set up if it is not or needs one more coat I will ship Wednesday otherwise if everything looks good I will finish serving the string put the arrow rest and strike plate on it and ship tomorrow ;)(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j380/thadsoy/IMG_20130812_024127_270.jpg)
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Post by: blackhawk on August 13, 2013, 07:47:01 am: Tick tock tick tock tick tock.... 8)
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Post by: 1442 on August 13, 2013, 02:27:10 pm: Here's first batch of pics I hope
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Post by: 1442 on August 13, 2013, 02:29:57 pm: second batch
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Post by: autologus on August 13, 2013, 02:30:56 pm: Beautiful bows being produced, 1442 is that hackberry?

Grady
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Post by: 1442 on August 13, 2013, 03:02:15 pm: OK I'll explain the pics here now. The bow is 66" ntn and was pulling 50 at 28" measured from the belly side of handle. The stave was a peice of hickory that I had given to a freind to make a bow and helped him peel the bark layout and get started. He did no more work on the bow and about a year later I wasver there and he had the stave set up as a post under neath a large tarp cover. I traded a landscape timber for it back and saved it.
Bugs where thick in it and I barely managed to get around them enough to make the bow. I made it a little longer than I wanted because of the bugs but I think I worked around them enough to make it work.
I will string her up in a little bit and see how the heatreating worked then shoot some more and get her finished up ready to ship. I still have to make a proper string for it also, so I'm coming down to the wire timewise but I feel real good about the way it is going. I would rather ship late than have to cut corners to make the deadline.

pics 1-3 are the back profiles after shooting in before heattreat.
pics 4-5 are side profiles before heat, took 1-1/4" set.
pics 6-7 are braced shots of each side.
pics 8-9 are full draws of each side.
pic 10 belly after toasting last night.
pics 11-12 are side profiles after heat treating. It's back to original shape with 3/4" reflex but has not been restrung yet.
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Post by: autologus on August 13, 2013, 03:04:37 pm: It looks good, I was just wondering because it appeared so white. Anyone should be proud to own that one.

Grady
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Post by: soy on August 13, 2013, 04:00:53 pm: Well it is off in the texasish direction... maby >:D
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Post by: Gus on August 13, 2013, 04:06:00 pm: Quote from: soy on August 13, 2013, 04:00:53 pm
Well it is off in the texasish direction... maby >:D

Soy you Evil Evil Man... :)

I won't get my hopes up...
Not after the Asterisk counting affair... :o

-gus
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Post by: country on August 13, 2013, 08:00:34 pm: Mark me down as shipped :) Attached are couple photos... Hackberry 45@27.. First time I ever worked with hackberry ... Headed North of KS..
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Post by: hammertime on August 13, 2013, 08:33:51 pm: looks awesome country...lots of great bows and talent shown on the trade this year..thanks to the folks who ran the whole deal-Hammertime
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Post by: Elktracker on August 13, 2013, 09:53:18 pm: Shipped my trade bow off today hope she makes it in one piece :)
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Post by: beetlebailey1977 on August 13, 2013, 09:56:20 pm: I may go a day over just for not being able to get to post office in time....will have to see.
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Post by: Will H on August 13, 2013, 10:18:08 pm: I received mine today from Maxspin! A beautiful bamboo backed lemonwood bow. Looks to be 68ntn and 46 at my draw. PERFECT!! Thanks Maxspin! I'll try and get some pics up later :)
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Post by: KellyG on August 13, 2013, 11:12:37 pm: I have it to 26" and almost 60# only a couple more " to go.
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Post by: rossfactor on August 13, 2013, 11:57:05 pm: Plane Jane, all done.

This is going in a tube and heading east, tmrw morning! Of course if you're west of me you either: (1) in Hawaii, (2) in Western Alaska, or (3) in a boat.

After my Red Elm beauty came in light (it was really on the boarder of being a huntable weapon and 5lbs less than my guys minimum preference) I had to work something else out quickly. Fortunately I had this Eastern Ash blank I had roughed out months ago, laying around. I heated in some R/D and tillered her out. 50# on the nose @ 28." Bow is 64" long.

I'm afraid this is kinda of a boring board bow (no character or other fun stuff). And the tiller is not perfection. But, it really flings my 500 grain arrows down the range, and after shooting it a bit, I've found it to be very consistent. I wouldn't hesitate to hunt with it, and therefore I'm happy to send it to someone else.

Hope ____ __ _____ likes it (ooh did I give something away there? >:D >:D)

Gabe

(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g124/rossfactor/IMG_4257_zps986a69bc.jpg)

(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g124/rossfactor/IMG_4258_zps78cff467.jpg)

(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g124/rossfactor/IMG_4262_zpsffb065b0.jpg)

(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g124/rossfactor/IMG_4259_zps0b6f2db9.jpg)

(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g124/rossfactor/IMG_4265_zpsd1f415d6.jpg)

(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g124/rossfactor/IMG_4268_zps3944cb59.jpg)

(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g124/rossfactor/IMG_4269_zps759ee102.jpg)

And finally, the requisite "on a log" shot ;) ;)

(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g124/rossfactor/IMG_4271_zps575d8f8e.jpg)

Gabe
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Post by: steve b. on August 14, 2013, 12:47:58 am: Beautiful bows; nice work guys. Haven't seen a tradebow yet that I didn't like alot.
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Post by: Bryce on August 14, 2013, 01:16:21 am: Gabe that 'plane Jane' is gorgeous! Always admire your work.
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Post by: randman on August 14, 2013, 05:12:33 am: Man, I gave up a long time ago tryin to decide which one I like the best :-\ I WANT EM ALL! I'll be happy to get any one of em. There's some great stuff goin on. Here's where my contribution is at:
Had to remove the cool lookin bark on this baby because it was crackin on the top limb. So I'm puttin the proper effigies on this one for good medicine....got out the sable brushes and the mahlstick for the first time in years (have to do it more often). I can only show you half of it because the other half has my guys name on it. It's tough paintin with leather dye kinda like thin watercolors. After a couple of coats of tinted laquer to kill the white. Wanted it to look all paleo and aboriginal and I think I kinda achieved that....looks sorta like a cave painting.........now for some coats of true oil over the whole thing and a cedar bark wrap around the leather handle buildup I did (it'll look like buckskin but more durable). I think I might be a day late on the deadline (story of my life) but it'll be worth it
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Post by: blackhawk on August 14, 2013, 07:15:34 am: ONE DAY LEFT!!!!! Then its all done.....riiiiiiiiijiight...lol :laugh:
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Post by: hedgeapple on August 14, 2013, 12:27:28 pm: Mine will ship out Friday.
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Post by: rossfactor on August 14, 2013, 03:56:53 pm: Thanks Pinecone! The feeling is mutual.

Gabe
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Post by: bubby on August 14, 2013, 08:14:58 pm: ain't nothing wrong with a perfectly executed board bow Gabe,
that paleo art is cool randman and I see you chased out the pith,
lots o' nice work in this trade, bub
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Post by: Josh B on August 14, 2013, 08:38:58 pm: Quote from: soy on August 13, 2013, 04:00:53 pm
Well it is off in the texasish direction... maby >:D

Lol! Good one! As a fellow driver I get that one. For those of you who are not, I'll explain. Texan truckers consider every state in the union just another part of the republic of Texas. It doesn't matter where you are in the country, whether it be Florida, Washington, Maine or California and any where in between, if a Texas truckdriver is unhappy with the area he will get on the radio and complain about how much he hates that part of Texas. So by that standard, this bow could be going anywhere. You tricky devil Soy! Lol! Josh
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Post by: JW_Halverson on August 14, 2013, 10:01:47 pm: I pulled it all out of the fire, what with blowing up a finished bow a week or so ago. I even managed horn tips and a little "Sturgis Rally Week" effect on the handle wrap. Will try to ship tomorrow, but I have a minor fire to put out tomorrow. As much as I love this hobby, this one is business and sometimes poop happens. Worst case scenario, it ships Friday.

However, I did salvage a tip off thebusted bow and sent that off!
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Post by: soy on August 14, 2013, 10:10:25 pm: yeah you're right doc I'll narrow it down a bit its in the Oregon New York Texas triangle >:D
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Post by: Carson (CMB) on August 14, 2013, 10:49:59 pm: Quote from: soy on August 14, 2013, 10:10:25 pm
yeah you're right doc I'll narrow it down a bit its in the Oregon New York Texas triangle >:D

Sweet...that could still be me.

I am finish sanding now, finish work will be simple, but this is the sweetest shooting bow I have made to date. I should be able to get it out tomorrow. Hope my guy likes it.
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Post by: hedgeapple on August 14, 2013, 10:58:52 pm: This is getting exciting, like setting around Christmas Eve waiting on Santa. And, I even have my bow, already. So, I'm enjoy watching everyone else open their presents. ;D
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Post by: bcbull on August 15, 2013, 01:22:52 am: Mines near finished gettn the first coat on hope ill b reafy ship in a few days brock
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Post by: blackhawk on August 15, 2013, 07:36:28 am: Ehhhhhh........TIMES UP!!!!! EVERYONE PUT THERE KNIVES DOWN AND SEND EM OUT...LOL :laugh: DEADLINE IS TODAY!!!!! HOORAY....ITS ALMOST OVER!!!! RIIIIIIIIIIIIIGHT....LOL :laugh:
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Post by: 1442 on August 15, 2013, 07:46:40 pm: I shipped my trade bow this morning.
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Post by: beetlebailey1977 on August 15, 2013, 07:48:24 pm: I am shipping in the morning......all packaged and good to go.
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Post by: Weylin on August 15, 2013, 08:47:16 pm: I got a call from the fella that made my bow today while I was shooting at the range. He said it's in the mail. I'm really excited to see it. He's a very experienced bowyer so I'm sure it will be great.
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Post by: Viking on August 15, 2013, 09:45:24 pm: Wow! I've heard about this event, but had no idea the skill on display. I took a few and looked through this thread and I am amazed at the talent on display. One that stood out to me was a bow with rosette carvings on the fades. You guys are amazing!
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Post by: Carson (CMB) on August 15, 2013, 09:54:15 pm: Well, I missed the deadline. The humidity here the last couple days has been killing my last minute finishing efforts. Just need to sign and then more finish, and a handle wrap.
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Post by: WoodBenderDW on August 15, 2013, 10:07:32 pm: I know it's late but I'm hoping to have it finished within a week.
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Post by: juniper junkie on August 15, 2013, 10:32:00 pm: I came home tuesday to find a long box, I was as excited as a kid at christmas to see what was inside. it was wrapped in bubble wrap like a coccoon and as I peeled the layers off I saw yella wood, there were skinny little tips with cocobolo overlays, as I skinned the wrappings like a river otter, it exposed a wonderfully crafted bow, on the bow was the name blackhawk, it was a character stave with the bottom limb curving to one side, I strung it up and noticed that the string diceted the handle perfectly, I still wondered if the limb would cause the bow to torque when being drawn and shot, but the bow is smooth and accurate with good speed. special thanks to blackhawk for taking the time to build such a great bow it is much appreciated. excellent craftsmanship. I am planning on shooting this bow this weekend as I am going to take it as a backup bow for hunting this year, maybe wind up being my primary deer bow, I have a obsidian tip that billy made me so maybe the karma will aid my hunt. thanks again blackhawk ;D
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Post by: Weylin on August 15, 2013, 11:23:40 pm: Score! Congrats on getting a sweet bow, Dave. I love that full draw profile. 8)
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Post by: soy on August 15, 2013, 11:24:43 pm: Quote from: doulosparachristos on August 10, 2013, 11:26:35 am
ohh soy! send that sucker to Oregon >:D

OK since you asked nicely >:D
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Post by: k-hat on August 15, 2013, 11:39:06 pm: Sweet bow JJ!

Frustration today as i was prepared to send of my bow today but couldnt get it to the stinkin PO. Will get it there tomorrow morn. :-\

Meanwhile, during the early morning hours today, i managed to snap a leather needle n jam the dull end through the top of my fingernail and into my finger. :o :o :o This is not highly recommended!!!
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Post by: KellyG on August 15, 2013, 11:47:33 pm: Nice bow.

I made some more progress on my bow tonight, not much but a bit more. sorry for missing the ship date. I dont like being that guy.
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Post by: JW_Halverson on August 15, 2013, 11:49:27 pm: Quote from: k-hat on August 15, 2013, 11:39:06 pm
Sweet bow JJ!

Frustration today as i was prepared to send of my bow today but couldnt get it to the stinkin PO. Will get it there tomorrow morn. :-\

Meanwhile, during the early morning hours today, i managed to snap a leather needle n jam the dull end through the top of my fingernail and into my finger. :o :o :o This is not highly recommended!!!

That hurt you so bad I just now felt it! Holy crap-toast!
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Post by: Weylin on August 16, 2013, 12:00:38 am: Quote from: k-hat on August 15, 2013, 11:39:06 pm

Meanwhile, during the early morning hours today, i managed to snap a leather needle n jam the dull end through the top of my fingernail and into my finger. :o :o :o This is not highly recommended!!!

What, you mean you don't recommend self-inflicted medieval torture? ;D
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Post by: Gus on August 16, 2013, 12:55:42 am: Put the last coat of Tru-Oil on the Bow this evening.
Signed and Looking Pretty...
Hang the bow in wash room to dry.
Walk out after dark this evening to discover the wife decided to run the Drier...
Never mind the Wet Bow that you had to Limbo around to get to the Drier!

Thank You Dear.

Everything else is ready to go.
Once it dries enough to sand off the @&$€*~! Drier Lint...

It will most likely go out Monday.
Arrrrrrrg!

-gus
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Post by: soy on August 16, 2013, 12:59:48 am: Oh my ::)
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Post by: coaster500 on August 16, 2013, 01:07:12 am: Congrats JJ !!!

Amazing work Hawkman !!!!
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Post by: Gaur on August 16, 2013, 03:05:36 am: Hey, I am traveling up to northern MN until Tuesday for anyone that might be shipping a bow my way. I did ask a friend to stop by and look for packages and to let me know if something arrives. Just thought I'd let you know. ;)
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Post by: k-hat on August 16, 2013, 08:37:11 am: Quote from: JW_Halverson on August 15, 2013, 11:49:27 pm
Quote from: k-hat on August 15, 2013, 11:39:06 pm
Sweet bow JJ!

Frustration today as i was prepared to send of my bow today but couldnt get it to the stinkin PO. Will get it there tomorrow morn. :-\

Meanwhile, during the early morning hours today, i managed to snap a leather needle n jam the dull end through the top of my fingernail and into my finger. :o :o :o This is not highly recommended!!!

That hurt you so bad I just now felt it! Holy crap-toast!

Yeah and still feeling it. Saltwater soak here i come!

Quote from: Weylin on August 16, 2013, 12:00:38 am
Quote from: k-hat on August 15, 2013, 11:39:06 pm

Meanwhile, during the early morning hours today, i managed to snap a leather needle n jam the dull end through the top of my fingernail and into my finger. :o :o :o This is not highly recommended!!!

What, you mean you don't recommend self-inflicted medieval torture? ;D

Actually i was trying to start a new trend, what with all the body piercing these days.... finger piercing! ::)
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Post by: juniper junkie on August 16, 2013, 10:31:06 am: just take up flintknapping and you can have all the self inflicted pain you want ;D
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Post by: k-hat on August 16, 2013, 04:11:35 pm: Right!

Well y'all can mark me as shipped. Expected delivery on Monday :D
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Post by: Dvshunter on August 16, 2013, 06:50:46 pm: Talked with Brock last night and he sent me a pic to update his progress. He's finishing his soon and will ship soon too.(http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss13/dvshunter/Resampled_2013-08-15_10-43-35_203.jpg)
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Post by: beetlebailey1977 on August 16, 2013, 08:12:53 pm: My man will get his on Monday......so be looking for that white tube!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: Badly Bent on August 16, 2013, 08:57:03 pm: Received my trade bow today courtesy of Stingray 45, thanks Barry much appreciated. Got my daughter to follow me out to the back yard and snap some pics. Snakeskin backed osage, 58" and 57# at 26".
Again thank you Stingray, this was my first bow trade to participate in and its really cool to have one from another member of this forum. Gotta love the spirit of this group. :)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: danny f on August 16, 2013, 09:06:23 pm: well i had the worst possible thing happen yesterday. i was putting a few more arrows through my trade bow and was gona ask the missus to take a full draw pic. i put the string on and put a few through it then crack. to say im gutted is an understatement. i have had 2 bows crysal on me.one lift a splinter one that i wasnt happy with then this one which i was happy with has blown. i have looked at the where it has cracked and it has gone right on some knots that i have sanded abit to much. here are some pics of the bow i was sending.not really much point but here they are anyway. i am going to build another for my recipient and am working on one now, but i want the person who is making mine to send it to my recipient so they have something to shoot. i am dissapointed in myself and wish i had never taken part as i fell like a fool. but i will build the best bow i can for my recipient even though it will be late. and i hope everyone understands. :(
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/dfee82/IMG_1135_zpsfac26854.jpg) (http://s493.photobucket.com/user/dfee82/media/IMG_1135_zpsfac26854.jpg.html)
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/dfee82/IMG_1134_zpsc2058ec6.jpg) (http://s493.photobucket.com/user/dfee82/media/IMG_1134_zpsc2058ec6.jpg.html)
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/dfee82/IMG_1122_zpsf69a79a9.jpg) (http://s493.photobucket.com/user/dfee82/media/IMG_1122_zpsf69a79a9.jpg.html)
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/dfee82/IMG_1121_zps37fbce48.jpg) (http://s493.photobucket.com/user/dfee82/media/IMG_1121_zps37fbce48.jpg.html)
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Post by: beetlebailey1977 on August 16, 2013, 09:26:36 pm: Danny it looked to be looking good......I feel for you man. Really gets you down....but you have to get up and go at it again. You will get it done. I would understand.
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Post by: hedgeapple on August 16, 2013, 10:11:32 pm: Mine shipped today. My victim should receive it next Wednesday Aug. 21
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Post by: danny f on August 16, 2013, 10:14:25 pm: thanks beetle, i am well and truly gutted, i will get a bow out to my recipient but it will obviously be late now. i am just glad it blew on me rather than the recipient. the worst thing was it happened on the deadline which has left me no time to make another in time. i think my inexperience has caught up with me on this trade. i made some bows and thought i was better than i was. but i will redeem myself somehow. and i am truly sorry to my recipient. :( i hope he will understand.
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Post by: JW_Halverson on August 16, 2013, 11:22:42 pm: I understand how it goes Danny. Hang in there and work steady, don't rush in panic. If your recipient has ANY understanding, this will not cause him to sweat any.

Personally, I would wait years for my trade bow as long as I knew the builder was giving honest effort.

Speaking of waiting, my recipient can rest assured that there is a tracking number on a pvc tube. The tube originally shipped a trade bow from Sidewinder, so it already has mojo residue! Hoping it rubs off on "After Midnite". According to the receipt for the Post Office, scheduled delivery for Monday, August 19th.
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Post by: Weylin on August 16, 2013, 11:27:18 pm: That's a bummer, Danny, but don't be too hard on yourself. Sounds like you're manning up and doing the right thing to make it right, which I'm sure will earn you more respect around here than just whipping out a pretty bow on your first try. I'm sure your recipient will understand and will appreciate getting a bow from you when the bow gods decide to cut you some slack.
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Post by: KellyG on August 16, 2013, 11:35:18 pm: Well here is where I am at.

(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e383/gillk/IMG_20130816_204025_235_zpsd5244435.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/gillk/media/IMG_20130816_204025_235_zpsd5244435.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Bryce on August 17, 2013, 02:11:08 am: Inner left could use some scraps :)

Looking good!
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Post by: Carson (CMB) on August 17, 2013, 02:15:28 am: Sweet bow you got there Greg. Stingray did some nice work.

Sorry Danny, that bow was looking good. What wood was that? When I am struggling, I grab a long stave and make a long bow.

Kelly, hard to tell from just the one pic, but maybe a little stiff in the fade on the right limb, and like Bryce said, maybe just a slight stiff spot just outside the fades on the left limb. That's all assuming it is good and straight when unbraced. ;)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Carson (CMB) on August 17, 2013, 02:16:29 am: I will be shipping monday. Had a finish redo today. ::)
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Post by: Gordon on August 17, 2013, 02:48:55 am: Danny, don't take it so hard. Even experienced bowyers break bows - it comes with the territory. Let your recipient know and start another. You got the right heart, I can tell.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: soy on August 17, 2013, 03:32:30 am: Quote from: Gordon on August 17, 2013, 02:48:55 am
Danny, don't take it so hard. Even experienced bowyers break bows - it comes with the territory. Let your recipient know and start another. You got the right heart, I can tell.

Well said and I agree ;)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: danny f on August 17, 2013, 12:37:02 pm: thanks everyone. i am going to send a pm to my guy and tell him whats goin on. i am working on another now. so hopefully i can get it out there asap. but i am not going to rush just to get one out im taking my time. the bow was made from privet, it was pulling 50# at 28" and shot really nice. the reason for the failure is from sanding a ring off one of the bumps on it and i hadnt noticed. so it just cracked right across the limb. i will get a pic of it. thanks everyone for being understanding. i hope my guy isnt to dissapointed.
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Post by: randman on August 17, 2013, 05:15:06 pm: Shipped mine out today..................7-10 day delivery............... stay tuned

Danny f, that's exactly what happened to me last year but I had a good plan B to finish. I'm sure your guy (especially if it was me) will understand. Great bunch of guys on here. I was very nervous this year shooting mine after getting her all finished cuz I didn't want to eff it up again but fortunately SUCCESS!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: JW_Halverson on August 17, 2013, 05:42:28 pm: Quote from: danny f on August 17, 2013, 12:37:02 pm
thanks everyone. i am going to send a pm to my guy and tell him whats goin on. i am working on another now. so hopefully i can get it out there asap. but i am not going to rush just to get one out im taking my time. the bow was made from privet, it was pulling 50# at 28" and shot really nice. the reason for the failure is from sanding a ring off one of the bumps on it and i hadnt noticed. so it just cracked right across the limb. i will get a pic of it. thanks everyone for being understanding. i hope my guy isnt to dissapointed.

I am sure your recipient will understand. This community has pretty decent character and if your recipient is lacking the character to understand, it's likely he will keep quiet for fear of losing reputation in this forum. Ever notice the pressure in here to behave well? It's enormous, consequently everyone behaves quite well for the most part. Well, that and the overwhelming pressure to stay out of Mullet's little black book.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: KellyG on August 17, 2013, 06:19:14 pm: Ok not finished but really close I think

Here is unbraced

(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e383/gillk/IMG_20130817_141601_938_zps92323eb9.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/gillk/media/IMG_20130817_141601_938_zps92323eb9.jpg.html)

Braced

(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e383/gillk/IMG_20130817_143218_207_zpsb0159c46.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/gillk/media/IMG_20130817_143218_207_zpsb0159c46.jpg.html)

and here pull 28"

(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e383/gillk/IMG_20130817_145757_431_zps78f63e7f.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/gillk/media/IMG_20130817_145757_431_zps78f63e7f.jpg.html)

Oh and the top limb is the left limb in the braced and unbraced pics.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: autologus on August 17, 2013, 06:53:54 pm: Tiller looks good to me. Time for the lipstick.

Grady
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Post by: Gus on August 17, 2013, 08:20:38 pm: Whew Fellers.

This Year's trade has truly ridden the Emotional Rollercoaster from Excitement to Disappointment and Jubilance to Heartbreak... And back again.

Better builders than I have said it, but the Truth rings clear.
Endeavor to Persevere, put your best into it, to deliver the best possible bow you can to your recipient.

Well let me take this opportunity to inject some, Hop up and Down, Thigh Slapping, Lip Smacking Jubilation... At least for me that is.

My Trade Bow is Finished!
And The Skins Held and Exceed my Wildest Hopes.
I exercised the Heck out of the finished Bow.
Also put another 25 Arrahs through Her.
And the Skins And Finish are unblemished!

I'll get her wrapped up and ready to ship out Monday Morning.

I'll post the Photos tonight.

-gus
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Arrowind on August 17, 2013, 09:25:23 pm: After breaking 2 and abandoning 2 I have finally finished AND shipped my trade bow. "Whew" is RIGHT Gus.
I hope my recipient likes it. Sorry it's late you should see it next week.

More pics here.

http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,41682.0.html
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: beetlebailey1977 on August 17, 2013, 09:29:07 pm: Looks pretty sweet Arrowwind.....
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Post by: Arrowind on August 17, 2013, 09:41:45 pm: Thanks
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Post by: KellyG on August 17, 2013, 10:19:06 pm: Wow great looking bow. I have shot mine for a bit today. worked on the tips and handle needs a bit more sanding then some skins, floppy rest and some leather to cover her handle. Should be ready to go no later then next weekend but I will try my best to get it out mid week.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: KellyG on August 17, 2013, 11:16:09 pm: Oh and what do you think; should I send her out Naked or with a red dress on?

Lightly scrapped the back to give it streaks.

(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e383/gillk/IMG_20130817_205417_727_zps08f6a2f1.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/gillk/media/IMG_20130817_205417_727_zps08f6a2f1.jpg.html)

Or corn snake.

(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e383/gillk/IMG_20130817_205506_058_zps61af7e51.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/gillk/media/IMG_20130817_205506_058_zps61af7e51.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: 1442 on August 18, 2013, 03:11:22 am: Here's a few more pics of my trade bow just before shipping. Should have arrived at my victims house today.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: 1442 on August 18, 2013, 03:15:16 am: some more
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Post by: 1442 on August 18, 2013, 03:29:54 am: posting pics aint my specialty
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Post by: soy on August 18, 2013, 05:16:50 am: That looks sweet 42 ;)
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Post by: danny f on August 18, 2013, 05:31:33 am: some great looking bows everyone, i have spoken to my guy and have let him know. and am working on a new one.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: GregB on August 18, 2013, 08:53:41 am: Hi all! I received my trade bow Friday all the way from Oregon. Thanks Josh! Fine job on a sweet oceanspray bow! I think it's the first bow from oceanspray I've ever seen, and I'm impressed with the strength of the bow...shoots quite snappy! I really appreciate it and will definitely enjoy it! Pappy took some pictures of it yesterday at Twin Oaks while we were having an archery shoot...I'm sure he'll post the pictures. Thanks again! Greg
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Arrowind on August 18, 2013, 11:17:28 am: Kelly G - I think it would look sweeeet either way. Nice job.
1442 - Really really like that one!

danny f - I feel your pain. That's about what happend to me. Never did I think it would take me 5 tries to finally make one I was happy with let alone functioning. It's frustrating, discouraging, maddening, stressful and embarrassing. Your last bow looked really really nice to me. Anyone would love it! I'm sure the next one will be even better. (no pressure ;D) Like others have said. It's worth the wait. I believe the trade is supposed to be more about the giving....but anyone would be lucky to get a bow you've made. stick with it. You will feel glad you did and a sense of relief when it's all said and done.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: blackhawk on August 19, 2013, 10:05:08 am: I won't say names yet because a few are close to being shipped now....BUT if you haven't gotten your bow shipped in a month you'll more than likely be asked not to ship as we have a few good guys on stand by ready to fill in and step up to fill dead shoes and help get this trade wrapped up...and you will more than likely be banned from any future trades here,and your names will be going in a few of our black books,and it will even make it hard for you to trade on the trading post as well...I will be sending out pms to the folks who are late and not close to being shipped as of right now...if you work with us and let us know it'll make things a lot easier on us..and your self...if you know you can't in a month and aren't going to,then please say so now so I can let the alternates know to go ahead and finish up the blanks they already have started....
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Carson (CMB) on August 19, 2013, 03:31:51 pm: Hopefully I can keep off the blacklist...just delivered mine today to Steve B.
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,41717.0.html

(http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k633/Acer_circinatum/IMG_2379_zps1a69322a.jpg) (http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/Acer_circinatum/media/IMG_2379_zps1a69322a.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: uncleduck on August 19, 2013, 06:08:48 pm: I got my Texas longbow in the mail today from k-hat and it sure is nice! I'll be sure to get some pics up after shooting it tonight. Thanks again Kevin, and also thanks to all that put this trade together. This was my first bow trade, and I can't wait to do it again.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: WoodBenderDW on August 19, 2013, 08:47:20 pm: The bow is tillered evenly. I went to the local archery shop today to check the draw weight. It's a touch heavy still. Will have to shave a touch more off tomorrow and should be ready to put a finish on tomorrow or the next day. I'm hoping to have it completed by Sunday.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Carson (CMB) on August 19, 2013, 08:50:26 pm: Woodbender, if that happens to be for me (and the odds are improving that it is ;) ) I will take it on the heavy side. If it bends even that is all that matters to me.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Elktracker on August 19, 2013, 08:53:58 pm: Glad it got to you Greg I enjoyed building it!

Josh
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: GregB on August 19, 2013, 10:50:35 pm: Thanks again Josh! Pappy posted a couple of pictures on the Life is Good string under "Primitive Skills".
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Post by: KellyG on August 19, 2013, 11:30:50 pm: I scrapped a bit more on mine. She is pulling nicely I may put some skins on her tomorrow.

Here are the braced, unbraced and full draw pics.

(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e383/gillk/IMG_20130819_203452_123_zps7050dbc1.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/gillk/media/IMG_20130819_203452_123_zps7050dbc1.jpg.html)

(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e383/gillk/IMG_20130819_203619_652_zps0bbf0091.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/gillk/media/IMG_20130819_203619_652_zps0bbf0091.jpg.html)

(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e383/gillk/IMG_20130819_203309_318_zpscd7f6ae6.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/gillk/media/IMG_20130819_203309_318_zpscd7f6ae6.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on August 20, 2013, 08:15:44 am: Looks real good Kelly
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Gus on August 20, 2013, 05:14:59 pm: My Trade Bow went out UPS yesterday...
Tracking says it will arrive in North East Texas by Friday morning or there bouts...
So be on the lookout for a Shiny new white PVC tube...

I'll get the photos up this evening.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: hammertime on August 20, 2013, 09:37:37 pm: I received my trade bow today from JW Halverson...AWESOME! Thanks JW..I will get picks up as soon as possible-Hammertime
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Gus on August 20, 2013, 10:37:50 pm: Here is my Outbound 2013 Trade Bow...

(http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh547/augustus1967/P8170035.jpg)
(http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh547/augustus1967/P8170031.jpg)
(http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh547/augustus1967/P8170040.jpg)
(http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh547/augustus1967/P8180052.jpg)

Roo Rawhide backed Osage Molly with Texas Ebony tip overlays and Bison Arrow Pass.
The Grip Wrap is Roo Leather bound with Roo Lace.
Skin from an Eastern Coachwip applied with Tight Bond Hide Glue.
I did dye the Roo Rawhide with Fiebrings Medium Brown before laying down the skins.
Finished with 14 coats of Tru-Oil steel wooled after every third coat.

61" nock to nock.
62" over all.
58# @ 28"

-gus
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Gus on August 20, 2013, 10:41:04 pm: Couple more...

Upper Limb:
(http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh547/augustus1967/P8170041.jpg)

Lower Limb:
(http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh547/augustus1967/P8170042.jpg)

Got this Stave from Pearl Drums last year in Trade.
Thank You P.D.!

:)

-gus
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: KellyG on August 20, 2013, 10:44:15 pm: Well I am awaiting for the skins to dry. I will get some pics up after I have her ready to ship.
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Post by: bushboy on August 20, 2013, 10:51:51 pm: Holy crap gus that looks amazing,your finish work is awesome ,yes I have lot to learn
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Post by: bushboy on August 20, 2013, 11:16:03 pm: No bow yet,that's ok if it dosen't happen ,but I'm really looking forward to shooting one made by someone else cause I've only shot my own ,maybe there all dogs!lol! But I have loads of patience or I wouldn't be able to build these sticks!lol!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: coaster500 on August 21, 2013, 12:10:13 am: Wow Gus !!! over the top :) Well done!!!
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Post by: turtle on August 21, 2013, 12:19:19 am: Hang in there bushboy. You won't be left empty handed.
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Post by: osage outlaw on August 21, 2013, 12:19:34 am: Gus, I don't know what's cooler, that sweet bow or that manly beard. Great job on both
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Post by: doulosparachristos on August 21, 2013, 12:39:27 am: Well I just finished off a great day of shooting-it-up with my brothers, some Sierra Nevadas, and this! Soy, my friend, you are a true craftsman! thanks for the great trade-bow!I'm honored to have received it.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: country on August 21, 2013, 12:56:06 am: Gus .... that's a beauty!!!!!!! :o
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Post by: soy on August 21, 2013, 02:21:14 am: thanks for the kind words Roy I hope it serves you well my friend......Gus holy crap that was definitely worth the wait my friend...wow
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: blackhawk on August 21, 2013, 11:49:46 am: According to my list we have 8 bows left to ship....and I know 3 are close to being out the door..talk to us folks... 8)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: 1442 on August 21, 2013, 12:25:43 pm: I recieved my trade bow from Rossfactor. It is beautifull from tip to tip and shoots very well. The nocks are made of fancy wood and work smooth as all git out to string and unstring the bow and look like a million dollars. The wood has some of the straightest grain I've ever seen and it just feels really strong.
I shot about 60 shots through her last night and am impressed with how hard it shoots heavy arrows. I guess the way its tillered to bend more in the inner limbs makes it like heavy arrows. Seemed like the heavier arrows where shooting just as fast as lighter ones but was definetly hitting the target harder and grouping better. Will make a great hunting bow no doubt.
Thanks Rossfactor for building such a fine piece of equipment for me. It could not fit me any better than it does and I am proud to own it. Terry
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on August 21, 2013, 12:27:32 pm: That's what I like to hear Terry! Thanks for checking in, Gabe will appreciate that even more.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: rossfactor on August 21, 2013, 01:28:30 pm: Hey Terry I'm really glad you liked the bow. I bet it was a pain in the neck to get out of that tube, I packed it in really tight... sorry about that ;D

Its always hit or miss making a bow for somebody you don't know so its great to hear that she fits you well and is shooting well. I hope you get many years of use out of the bow! I would have hunted with that bow, so I felt comfortable passing it along. But wood is fickle and anything can happen... anyway really glad you liked it.

PD and BH and all the mods, this was a great trade for me and I really appreciate all the work y'all put in to keep it together. I think a lot of people benefited from this experience, I know I did.

Thanks!

Gabe
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: _Jon_ on August 21, 2013, 01:54:20 pm: Notice from the Post Office and I need to go pick up my Trade Bow. They could not deliver because the tube would not fit in the Carrier's car. :('

Now if only the wife would hurry home so I can head off. ;D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Carson (CMB) on August 21, 2013, 04:58:22 pm: Wow, Nice work Gus! I wish that was headed my way, rather than TX! I am still stalking the mailman!

That is a sweet bow Roy. Soy set you up nicely.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: danny f on August 21, 2013, 06:01:54 pm: just to keep updated. i am workin on another now and have been in contact with my recip. i hope to have it out asap but i have ordered some rawhide from online and they havent got back to me with a postage cost yet. hopefully it wont take to long. i have pics of the bow in progress but will post them all once shipped so at least there is abit of a suprise. hopefully this one will all work out. also well done to everyone whos bows are on this thread there isnt one that i wouldnt be pleased to recieve.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Gus on August 21, 2013, 06:18:30 pm: Thank You Fellas...

It's my best Bow to Date.
There are a lot of firsts in it for me.
It is quite an understatement for me to say, "It was hard to turn loose of...".

But the Feller it's going to knows how to build a Bow.
I'm hoping it ain't too far below his standards...

Tracking says its moved beyond Texarkana...
On its way to Extreme Northern Arkansas... >:D

-gus
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: beetlebailey1977 on August 21, 2013, 08:03:43 pm: Gus that has to be one of the sweetest looking bow I have seen lately. It all ties together so well. Excellent job.
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on August 21, 2013, 08:22:26 pm: You did that stave justice Gus. I like seeing my staves turn into works of art and not burning materials! Good job.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Gus on August 21, 2013, 09:58:11 pm: Looks like Archer Claus put The Hammer Down in his Sleigh...
Tracking says he has Passed into Southern Missouri headed North!

Says the package should arrive by the end of the day Tomorrow!

>:D

-gus
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: JW_Halverson on August 21, 2013, 10:13:51 pm: Quote from: hammertime on August 20, 2013, 09:37:37 pm
I received my trade bow today from JW Halverson...AWESOME! Thanks JW..I will get picks up as soon as possible-Hammertime

And you are covered in case a tip breaks off....I already sent you a spare! I noticed you always tend to really dress your bows up fancy, so I went to the opposite end of the spectrum and left her pretty plain. Sheer orneryness if you wanna think of it that way, or unwillingness to compete with you on fancy-work!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Weylin on August 21, 2013, 11:13:42 pm: I just got my trade bow from Marty (Old timber bows) and I'm very pleased. He called me last week to give me the tracking number and I've been excited to get it this whole week. It's a rattler backed osage 60# @28" with horn overlays. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves. Thanks, Marty! It's great! :)

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/olivewn/DSCN6873_zps32af0a30.jpg) (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/olivewn/media/DSCN6873_zps32af0a30.jpg.html)

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/olivewn/DSCN6867_zps3711771a.jpg) (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/olivewn/media/DSCN6867_zps3711771a.jpg.html)

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/olivewn/DSCN6868_zps36478dd9.jpg) (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/olivewn/media/DSCN6868_zps36478dd9.jpg.html)

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/olivewn/DSCN6872_zpsbca9d36a.jpg) (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/olivewn/media/DSCN6872_zpsbca9d36a.jpg.html)

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/olivewn/DSCN6874_zpsaef93f72.jpg) (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/olivewn/media/DSCN6874_zpsaef93f72.jpg.html)

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/olivewn/DSCN6880_zpsc16497da.jpg) (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/olivewn/media/DSCN6880_zpsc16497da.jpg.html)

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/olivewn/DSCN6881_zps03f77bd6.jpg) (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/olivewn/media/DSCN6881_zps03f77bd6.jpg.html)

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/olivewn/DSCN6882_zps68c4b285.jpg) (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/olivewn/media/DSCN6882_zps68c4b285.jpg.html)

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/olivewn/DSCN6884_zps16bc0d94.jpg) (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/olivewn/media/DSCN6884_zps16bc0d94.jpg.html)

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/olivewn/DSCN6885_zps3d7b041d.jpg) (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/olivewn/media/DSCN6885_zps3d7b041d.jpg.html)

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(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/olivewn/DSCN6888_zps0fb152ef.jpg) (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/olivewn/media/DSCN6888_zps0fb152ef.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: KellyG on August 21, 2013, 11:19:58 pm: Ok I got 2 coats of true oil over the corn snakes skins. So I should be able to get 2 more on tomorrow. I will also get a new string twisted up, and if all goes well get some leather thinned for the grip. all that should go on by Friday and Keeping my finger crossed in the mail on Saturday.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on August 22, 2013, 03:30:36 pm: Somebody has a new bow on their porch from Texas!

Nice bow Weylin, Marty does a good job and builds a durable bow.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: KellyG on August 22, 2013, 04:34:57 pm: Well unless some no good came and took it off my porch, it was not me.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on August 22, 2013, 04:40:45 pm: Wrong state Kelly!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Gus on August 22, 2013, 04:44:57 pm: Yes Indeed,

Tracking says that Archer Claus has left a shiny new PVC tube on someone's front porch...

In Missouri... >:D

-gus
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: blackhawk on August 22, 2013, 07:27:42 pm: Cool Weylin....I've been waiting for a Marty bow for a couple years now..lol :laugh:
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on August 22, 2013, 07:41:05 pm: Quote from: blackhawk on August 22, 2013, 07:27:42 pm
Cool Weylin....I've been waiting for a Marty bow for a couple years now..lol :laugh:

Ditto-ditto-ditto.....come on Marty!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Gaur on August 22, 2013, 09:03:04 pm: Hi all
Got a call from my brother that there was a package there at his house that arrived a few days ago. I had posted an update address for our new house but it must have been missed. He'll have to ship it out to me so I just wanted to let the fellow who made the bow know why I haven't said anything yet
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: beetlebailey1977 on August 22, 2013, 09:12:18 pm: Gaur I am sorry....I did not see the updated address.....went by the address that was sent to me. My apologies.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Gaur on August 22, 2013, 10:13:14 pm: Hey no problem. I had used that address when I signed up for the trade as we were still in Thailand and I wasn't sure where we were going to be living. Look forward to getting it in a few more days. Heading out Elk hunting Sept 3rd so I will bring it along as a back up bow. Sorry you were wondering why I hadn't said anything about getting the bow. Can't believer my brother waited 3 days to tell me.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: _Jon_ on August 22, 2013, 10:18:52 pm: My trade bow has arrived in Tennessee. :)

Thank you Terry for a great bow! I'll post pictures as soon as Pappy comes home from Florida and his adventure with Eddie and the Alligators.

It's a beautiful bow. A man is lucky to have such a crafted item. Thanks a million.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Dvshunter on August 22, 2013, 10:29:52 pm: I got my trade bow today! Gus did an awesome job on this one. The finish work and skins are top notch. Thanks man you nailed it. I spent most of my night working with a bow apprentice but I went out and shot until I couldn't see. I'm heading out of town tomorrow but I promise ill get some pics when I get back.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Gus on August 22, 2013, 11:08:44 pm: Quote from: Dvshunter on August 22, 2013, 10:29:52 pm
I got my trade bow today! Gus did an awesome job on this one. The finish work and skins are top notch. Thanks man you nailed it. I spent most of my night working with a bow apprentice but I went out and shot until I couldn't see. I'm heading out of town tomorrow but I promise ill get some pics when I get back.

Good Deal Brother!
I'm glad you like her.
Hope she brings you many years of faithful service.

-gus
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Dvshunter on August 22, 2013, 11:20:39 pm: I don't doubt that she will. I bet she makes a trip or two to the woods this year too. Also pretty cool mark for your initials as well.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Gus on August 22, 2013, 11:56:01 pm: Thank You Sir...

Man that would be the best that I could hope for.
Bloody Arrahs and Fresh Meat on the Smoker... :)

I know she went out Shiny and lacking String Silencers, with a B-50 string.
But I couldn't in good faith, drag it out any longer...
The dang Beaver Skin came in yesterday. :o
And I haven't moved up to D-10 or Fast Flight yet.

But a little shooting and a new string with some silencers and I figure you can wring a bit more performance out of her.
And I still don't know where my Mole Skin went to...
A little strip on the Arrah Pass was my intention... To quiet the passage of the shaft...

Dang near as bad as remembering the things you forgot at home when you are twenty miles from Deer Camp and a Hundred and Fifty miles from home... ::)

-gus
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Dvshunter on August 23, 2013, 12:06:44 am: Gus, I was shooting it without silencers tonight and its pretty darn quiet. I doubt ill put anything that will cover the shelf. It looks pretty cool as is. After I stick a deer ill be sure to send you a pick. I've got three new bows to break in this year so I've got some work ahead. :)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: KellyG on August 23, 2013, 12:15:45 am: Ok here is where I am at. Got the the last coats of tru-oil on. Handle wrap and a couple of turkey feathers. I need to twist up a new string, get a couple of pics up of here before I ship her off. It will be Saturday before she goes in the mail.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: hedgeapple on August 23, 2013, 12:21:50 am: My trade bow should have landed within sight of the Rockies on someone's porch today.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Knapper on August 23, 2013, 09:15:02 am: Alot of lucky bowyers, great looking bows being received. Gus that bow is real looker.
Knapper
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: wildkatt on August 23, 2013, 11:24:12 am: ;D Well I got home last nite and found a white tube on my porch. 8) so since i was running late i put it in the house and ran out to feed horses knowing that i would be able to unwrap it when i was done. So frantically feeding horses had 1 horse tank to fill. OK all done with that head for house to check out my new bow. ;D As im opening the tube it starts to rain..... >:( so i open tube and pull out the bow and its a beautiful Osage bow from Hedgeapple 55'' ttt and draws 54# at 26'' Perfect. >:D So here i am new bow and it is still raining and its starting to get dark. >:( So i string it up and grab a few heavy arras and set them by the shop door. dinner time. so as i get ready to grub the rain slows down to almost nothing. ;D food in fridge bow in hand and lites on at the range im headed out the door to shoot my new bow as my wife just looks at me and shakes her head. LOL shot about 15 arras and the sky opened up. But i got to shoot my bow. >:D Hedge. What a wonderful Bow Thank you. Love everything about it. Shoots fast and hard and hits where i look. And that has to be the straightest piece of bodark i have ever seen and thick rings. Thanks Bro. will get some pics up as soon as i get a chance. Thanks Hedge you made my Day and i hope to return the favor in the future >:D. Thanks again to all the peeps running this trade Its been another fun one.

Katt
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: hedgeapple on August 23, 2013, 12:33:49 pm: Wildkatt, thanks so much for the kind words. It was a pleasure to build this bow for you. But, I must admit it had me sweating bullets at times. You draw suggested 24 -26 inch. When I hit 24" I had to do some soul searching as to whether or not I would take any farther. When I hit 25" there was more ponder time. I'm glad I went on to 26"

I hope it makes some meat for you. I'm looking forward to seeing the pictures.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Stringman on August 23, 2013, 06:40:34 pm: You may mark me as shipped and received! I am still basking in the delight of receiving a beautiful piece of work from arrowind (Jared.) He did an outstanding job on his bow and I am extremely proud to own it. I feel as though he put the tape to me in order to customize this bow so completely for me! Well done, Jared! Hate that it took you 5 tries, but you nailed it on this last job.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: KellyG on August 23, 2013, 08:47:13 pm: Ok I got her all dressed up. I plan on sending it out tomorrow.

Well not to good of a pic but some close ups will come.

(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e383/gillk/IMG_20130823_170549_484_zpsf64f86ef.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/gillk/media/IMG_20130823_170549_484_zpsf64f86ef.jpg.html)

Handle: the leather is the tongue out of one of my old combat boots, artificial sinew for twine and the feathers are from a Rio eastern hybrid.

(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e383/gillk/IMG_20130823_170719_584_zpsb9c107fd.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/gillk/media/IMG_20130823_170719_584_zpsb9c107fd.jpg.html)

Unstrung profile

(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e383/gillk/IMG_20130823_171005_635_zpsf38c7374.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/gillk/media/IMG_20130823_171005_635_zpsf38c7374.jpg.html)

Braced

(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e383/gillk/IMG_20130823_171110_410_zps2fd057fb.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/gillk/media/IMG_20130823_171110_410_zps2fd057fb.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: KellyG on August 23, 2013, 08:53:07 pm: Close up of the skins

(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e383/gillk/IMG_20130823_170645_913_zps784a9d55.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/gillk/media/IMG_20130823_170645_913_zps784a9d55.jpg.html)

(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e383/gillk/IMG_20130823_170737_819_zps89993f8d.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/gillk/media/IMG_20130823_170737_819_zps89993f8d.jpg.html)

Two different snakes

Here is a bit of the writing

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This is the first bow I have named. I call it the red devil because of the corn snakes skins and I am in the Devil Brigade so it seemed fitting.

I hope ********* likes it. I will PM the tracking number once I get it. Sorry I was on of the late ones.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on August 23, 2013, 09:33:59 pm: Looks cool Kelly. But that dang weed is in the way and I cant quite make out what it says under there?
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: KellyG on August 23, 2013, 10:21:07 pm: It says puling X#@Y" >:D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: bushboy on August 23, 2013, 10:26:40 pm: Looks sweet,I got my fingers Tightly crossed!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: KellyG on August 24, 2013, 05:04:12 pm: The red devil has launched. If you mark Riley is on a map and you live 2500 miles or less the bow could be headed your way. Hope you like her *******
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Arrowind on August 24, 2013, 07:14:29 pm: Quote from: Stringman on August 23, 2013, 06:40:34 pm
You may mark me as shipped and received! I am still basking in the delight of receiving a beautiful piece of work from arrowind (Jared.) He did an outstanding job on his bow and I am extremely proud to own it. I feel as though he put the tape to me in order to customize this bow so completely for me! Well done, Jared! Hate that it took you 5 tries, but you nailed it on this last job.

Hey Scott!
First, I'm glad it made it there in one piece. After all it took to get it done I have to say I was a little worried. From looking through your posts I learned a few things about you. One you are THE MASTER Knapper! and two a pretty darn good hunter too. I can't knap to save my life....otherwise I may have sent a stone point arrow as well. I wanted to try and make something that would honor the hunter in you. Glad you like it. If it took 10 tries I would still do it. Of course we'd be well into next years trade by then.... :laugh:
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Dvshunter on August 26, 2013, 08:25:57 pm: As promised here are a few pics of the bow I got from Gus. Minus the full draw because no one is here to take it yet. Thanks Brian!

(http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss13/dvshunter/IMAG2274.jpg)

(http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss13/dvshunter/IMAG2275.jpg)

(http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss13/dvshunter/IMAG2276.jpg)

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(http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss13/dvshunter/IMAG2279.jpg)

(http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss13/dvshunter/IMAG2281.jpg)

(http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss13/dvshunter/IMAG2282.jpg)

(http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss13/dvshunter/IMAG2283_1.jpg)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: bushboy on August 26, 2013, 09:46:06 pm: Man gus your finish work is out standing ,just awesome!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Arrowind on August 26, 2013, 09:47:43 pm: Dang! That's Awesome!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: KellyG on August 26, 2013, 11:07:59 pm: That is a sweet bow Dave. Contrats
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Gus on August 26, 2013, 11:53:41 pm: Thank You DVS.

I'm glad You are pleased with her.
Your Photo work is Excellent!
I hope she brings you Many Moons of faithful service.

Thank You Fells.

-gus
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: randman on August 27, 2013, 12:36:42 am: Got home from a week long camping trip yesterday to find a big tube from Country sittin on my sofa. Had a nice Hackberry in it! I'll get pics of up soon. Thanks Country! Gotta love that Hackberry. My first self bow I made was hackberry.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: coaster500 on August 27, 2013, 12:55:40 am: Sweet bow Dave!!!

Very well done Gus :)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: tallpine on August 27, 2013, 06:42:31 pm: Beautiful job Gus
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: bushboy on August 28, 2013, 09:39:12 pm: My heart skipped a beat when my wife texted ,you got your trade bow!crappy thing is I'm up north working and won't be able to see it until next week.thx's rand man I'm really excited to see it!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: randman on August 29, 2013, 02:17:27 am: Glad to see it got there Bushboy....knew it had to be today or tomorrow.....too bad you can't get to it right away but here's a teaser for ya........

Grouping at 12 yds.......probably one of the tightest groups I ever shot....... These all went completely through the target and stuck in the fence behind....
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: bushboy on August 29, 2013, 10:27:02 am: Looks wicked,love the profile,it's all about function for me in a bow and it looks like you nailed it :) ! Thanks again,will get some shots up when I get home.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: koan on August 29, 2013, 10:29:49 am: Randman, I love that profile.. Awesome!!..... Brian
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Knapper on September 05, 2013, 03:21:16 pm: Here it is. My trade bow from Crooketarrow. just came in the mail so Im taken some shots here at the shop. Hope it does the bow justice. Not sure what the wood is I think a hickory, this bow is super light and fast shooting. He did a great job. Thanks Roy
Knapper
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: koan on November 17, 2013, 01:53:44 am: Just put the finishing touches on the "make-up" trade bow. It will go out USPC monday after work... Brian ;)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: blackhawk on November 17, 2013, 07:48:19 am: Thanks a million Brian :D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on November 17, 2013, 08:46:47 am: Thanks man! I owe you a coldy at pappys next spring, maybe a few....!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: koan on November 17, 2013, 09:31:23 am: Not yet man... the way Murphy's been tryin to get me... No celebrating till its in the reciepent's hands, lol.... Brian
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: koan on November 18, 2013, 05:46:22 pm: KellyG.... Time to watch your mailbox ;)... Brian
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: KellyG on November 18, 2013, 11:20:16 pm: koan,

If I could I would stay home and put a tree stand by the mail box and ambush the postal delivery personal. Early Christmas for me!

Thanks,
Kelly
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: koan on November 20, 2013, 08:17:39 pm: Tracking said it left KC Kansas today... ::)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: KellyG on November 20, 2013, 11:46:20 pm: OH I am only 2 hours from KC must have went to Manhattan for more sorting because it is not here yet! :o ??? :'( Oh I may not get any work done tomorrow. I may have to leave something at the house and remember about lunch time I need to go and get it!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: koan on November 21, 2013, 05:58:26 pm: Tracking says its out for delivery in Riley ;D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on November 21, 2013, 06:51:41 pm: Talk to me Kelly, talk to me!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: koan on November 21, 2013, 09:05:48 pm: Did it show up Kelly? :o
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: KellyG on November 21, 2013, 09:15:31 pm: Well I came home and my wife said that a tube was here for me (in her most bored voice). And sure enough

this was on the dinner table.

(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e383/gillk/IMG_20131121_175641_829_zpsfb06d153.jpg)

So it take me 10 minutes to get the tape off the cap and I try and pull it off no luck. So I try and twist it off no luck. I look on the end and in very faint writing I see glued on. I flip the tube over and sure enough in even fainter word I read open here.

So 10 minutes of fighting with tape and a twist of the cap I find me a new bendy handle bow.
Here is a teaser Pic until i get more.
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e383/gillk/IMG_20131121_181535_291_zpsa43660d8.jpg)

I get home after dark this time of year and the weather is AWESOME sleet, freezing rain. But I grab 2 carbon arrows and shot 2 arrows at my target in the dark it shoots very well.

I hope my arrows I hunt with shoot out of it ok so I can take it into the woods this year.

I will get more pics up later.

Thanks so much Brian, Pearl blackhawk and any others who put this together. I know the work it takes and am greatful for those willing to put a trade/swap together.

one happy bowyer,
Kelly
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Don Case on November 21, 2013, 09:34:17 pm: I like that handle! I'll study that for a while!
Don
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: koan on November 21, 2013, 09:37:53 pm: Glad it got there Buddy... You can blame Lee for the tube,..cuz thats the tube he sent me the Golden Crow in a couple yrs ago ;D... Brian
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: blackhawk on November 22, 2013, 07:35:51 am: Sweet.....hope to see more pics of it Kelly ;)
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Post by: paulsemp on November 22, 2013, 08:07:39 am: Nice job Brain on coming through on a make up bow! You better post some more pics Kelly and have fun with a new one
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on November 22, 2013, 08:09:19 am: Just ONE more bow and this thing is wrapped up just in time to start another in 6-7 weeks. Good job Brian and enjoy Kelly!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: KellyG on November 23, 2013, 10:13:05 pm: Ok here you go. Here is her at brace.

(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e383/gillk/IMG_20131123_191112_612_zpsebc92bc8.jpg)

and the money shot.

(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e383/gillk/IMG_20131123_191112_612_zpsebc92bc8.jpg)

She shoots fast and quite good things come to those who wait.

I almost had a chance to draw blood this evening with her. I had a doe at 30yrds. But that is 10yrds to long for me.

She pulls 51# @ 27" and 59" TTT.

Brain told me he put a black stain on her cut with alcohol to give it streaks and it turned a cool green.

thanks again to Brain, Pearl and Blackhawk.

Yall can mark me as received and happy!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: koan on November 23, 2013, 11:59:21 pm: Glad ya like it Bro!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Pat B on November 24, 2013, 12:10:15 am: Nice work Brian and Congrats Kelly. 8)
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Post by: IdahoMatt on November 24, 2013, 12:11:05 am: That's a fine looking bow
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: KellyG on November 24, 2013, 01:23:05 pm: Sorry I don't know how I post two brace pics let see if this is the money shot here.

(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e383/gillk/IMG_20131123_190833_799_zps6ecb4b60.jpg)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: danny f on November 24, 2013, 01:30:18 pm: thats a real nice bow.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: koan on November 24, 2013, 01:46:36 pm: Dang Kelly, you take better pics than me!.... I really thought i got that flat spot outa the top limb...but i can see it clearly in your pic.. :-[
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: KellyG on November 24, 2013, 07:53:46 pm: Brian,

It was canted towards the camera a bit and that makes flat spots appear or look worse then the are. Oh and the wife took the pics.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: koan on November 24, 2013, 08:01:59 pm: ;D... Really hope it takes some game for ya... Brian
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Gus on January 22, 2014, 11:44:56 pm: Hot Diggity Double Damn!!!

Got my Trade Bow yesterday!

Its a Beautiful Pearl Drums Osage Bow.

60 inches Nock to Nock.
42# @ 27"
Bends through the handle.
Built from a Stave that came from Osage Outlaw's Monster Osage Tree.
The grip is White Tail and Big Horn Sheep...
It has a Beautoful Profile, slight Deflex with Gently Flipped Tips.
She shoots right where I look.

I Can't Say Thank You Enough Mr. Chris (PD)...

Photos to Follow... >:D

-gus
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Gus on January 23, 2014, 12:05:37 am: (http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh547/augustus1967/Temp/20140121_164131.jpg)
(http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh547/augustus1967/Temp/20140121_164715.jpg)
(http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh547/augustus1967/Temp/20140121_164151.jpg)
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(http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh547/augustus1967/Temp/20140121_164215.jpg)
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Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: osage outlaw on January 23, 2014, 12:19:24 am: That's a pretty sweet bow Gus. Looks like a smooth shooter.

Great job Pearly. Thanks for making up for the no show trader.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: JW_Halverson on January 23, 2014, 12:21:55 am: You are sure a gentleman, Gus. Imagine getting a stick of firewood like that from Pearl Gums and pretending you liked it. Why, he didn't even scrape all the hair off the leather handle wrap.

I'll trade ya for one of my bows sometime, just put that one in the corner until we get a chance to swap it out! >:D
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Pat B on January 23, 2014, 12:26:17 am: That's a sweet little bow, Gus. Well done Pearlie.
That monster osage that Clint wrestled into submission sure does make great bows. 8)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: bubby on January 23, 2014, 01:37:45 am: Sweet bow Gus, congrats on owning a Pearlie bow, he builds some sweet shooters, bub
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Gus on January 23, 2014, 01:53:03 am: And These Three Beauties came along with with The Bow...

Judging by the smell I'm guessing POC.
Spined to match the Bow and Each Other Spot On.
They look Perfect to me.

It's Clear that I have A Lot to Learn... :)

Thank You Chris!

Sorry for the lack luster photo.
But I didn't want to leave them till tomorrow.

(http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh547/augustus1967/Temp/20140122_23140_edit_1390454458092.jpg)

-gus
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on January 23, 2014, 07:14:05 am: I was sweatin' this one. USPS took over a week to deliver! Im glad its there and safe now Gus. Enjoy the bow. And yes, those are 42# spined POC shafts, good nose man!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Badly Bent on January 23, 2014, 07:49:27 am: Looks like you were rewarded for your patience with a real nice bow and arrow set Gus. Congrats man, I can see why your happy with the end results. :)

Nice going Pearlie, your a good man for picking up the slack once again.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: SLIMBOB on January 23, 2014, 08:15:26 am: Guess I didn't know there was still one left to finish. Sweet looking bow Gus, and hats off to PD.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: paulsemp on January 23, 2014, 08:40:17 am: Congrats Gus! sweet bow Chris! it's a real shame to have people who sign up and never send but actions like this make up for all the negative. congrats to both once again :)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: MWirwicki on January 23, 2014, 08:56:18 am: Sweet bow, Gus! That one sure is sexy. Good on ya Drums.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: koan on January 23, 2014, 09:40:30 am: Thats a beauty! Nicely done PD!... Brian
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: country on January 23, 2014, 09:45:36 am: Beautiful bow 8)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: osage outlaw on January 23, 2014, 11:25:42 am: Where is the full draw picture Gus?
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Onebowonder on January 23, 2014, 11:29:24 am: So, ...is this thread going to go over the 150 pages mark before it's all said and done?

OneBow
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: hunterbob on January 23, 2014, 02:26:12 pm: Worth every minute of your wait. That is sweet.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: bubby on January 23, 2014, 02:29:19 pm: Quote from: paulsemp on January 23, 2014, 08:40:17 am
Congrats Gus! sweet bow Chris! it's a real shame to have people who sign up and never send but actions like this make up for all the negative. congrats to both once again :)

wouldn't it be nice if the guys that don't ship actually drew each other, might be a win win and some lessons well learned, bub
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on January 23, 2014, 02:37:29 pm: It actually happened this year bubbly. That's why I only made 3 bows instead of 5.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Ifrit617 on January 23, 2014, 03:31:06 pm: Its sad that that many people didn't hold up their end. Good on you Pearly and nice bow.

Jon
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on January 23, 2014, 03:36:42 pm: Happens every year Fritzy.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Gus on January 23, 2014, 09:21:04 pm: Sorry about the missing Full Draw Shot Fellas...

Having difficulties getting a photo taker to snap a shot for me...
My time is not my own at the moment...

Hopefully I can get one in the morning. :)

-gus
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on January 23, 2014, 09:26:49 pm: I KNOW we can count on you Gus Gusserson! I was telling Clint today Im dying to see it drawn. I haven't yet.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Gus on January 23, 2014, 10:17:15 pm: Quote from: PEARL DRUMS on January 23, 2014, 09:26:49 pm
I KNOW we can count on you Gus Gusserson! I was telling Clint today Im dying to see it drawn. I haven't yet.

The Planets Aligned and the Clouds Parted for one Brief Moment...
And this is the Best of Five Photos...
Sorry for the poor quality...
:)

(http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh547/augustus1967/Temp/20140123_195707.jpg)

Thank You Mr. Chris this Bow is Awesome!
-gus
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Danzn Bar on January 23, 2014, 10:26:30 pm: Hey Gus .....what's that stuff hanging down off the fletch and your fingers?? ??? :) Looks like you got a good one go'in there, the bow too. Lucky guy and way to go Pearl.
DBar
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: osage outlaw on January 23, 2014, 10:27:44 pm: Now that is a pretty bend and a manly beard.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Gus on January 23, 2014, 10:56:56 pm: Ha ha ha...

Thanks Fellas...
That's my Classic Beard.
Started growing it November 2012 for last year's Classic.
Told my Honey I'd shave it back when I returned home from The Classic.

I haven't Returned home from The Classic Yet... >:D

-gus
PS. This Bow and Arrows are Awesome!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Gus on January 23, 2014, 11:10:42 pm: Plus!

I have to admit that I have been Coveting...
A Bow from Mr Chris...
And a Stave from Mr. Osage's BigTree...

I say Pearl Drums Brother... you Hit Me Dead Center.

I Could NOT be Happier about My Trade Bow.

-gus
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: bubby on January 24, 2014, 01:13:11 am: now that is a bow worth waiting for right there
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on January 24, 2014, 07:13:22 am: Awesome! Thanks for posting Gus. I like that beard to, very cool.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Josh B on January 24, 2014, 11:20:37 am: Congrats Gus! Good on ya pearlie! Josh
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Stringman on January 24, 2014, 11:27:20 am: That's a nice finish, and a good one to end on!!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Pat B on January 24, 2014, 11:45:04 am: Nice bend for sure Pearlie. Congrats Gus. That's a sweet bow...and the beard will pass for a real beard. ;)
How's the ice storm doing in Houston, Gus? Our daughter lives there so we are always watching the weather there too.
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Gus on January 24, 2014, 12:41:20 pm: Quote from: Pat B on January 24, 2014, 11:45:04 am
Nice be"ICE"for sure Pearlie. Congrats Gus. That's a sweet bow...and the beard will pass for a real beard. ;)
How's the ice storm doing in Houston, Gus? Our daughter lives there so we are always watching the weather there too.

Thank You Sir... this is my first Real Beard...
Not counting all the short beards and goatees. ;)

We have about an eighth of an inch of ice at this time..
Heck, listening to the news you would think the Fifth Horseman of the Apocalypse "ICE" has ridden into town...
And we might all slide off the road to our eminent Demise if we step out our front door.

But counting the number if wrecks around town, they might be right ???

-gus
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: SLIMBOB on January 24, 2014, 01:23:02 pm: Were the same way here Gus. Spoke with a guy in Fredericksburg this morning and he said 20 cars off in the ditch on his way to work. I'm working from my home today. :)
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Arrowind on January 25, 2014, 03:27:05 pm: that bow is awesome. definately worth waiting for I'd say! good work PD!
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: criveraville on January 26, 2014, 11:39:53 pm: Very cool Gus!! True brother move Pearly ;)Love that bow.

Cipriano
Title: Re: 2013 Bow Trade Works In Progress
Post by: Prarie Bowyer on July 12, 2014, 03:09:12 am: Quote from: Gordon on April 07, 2013, 02:55:06 pm
This morning I cut splices into each limb and glued them together. I checked the alignment after the joint was pinned and it is perfect. So far so good…

(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy217/gferlitsch/PA%202013%20Trade%20Bow/P1010061.jpg)

(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy217/gferlitsch/PA%202013%20Trade%20Bow/P1010062.jpg)

(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy217/gferlitsch/PA%202013%20Trade%20Bow/P1010064.jpg)

I'm not clear how you cut the splice and got such a good alignment. How did you flatten the belly of the billets? Is the back of the bow still rounded?