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Offline huisme

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Re: 2015 Primitive Archer bow trade works in progress
« Reply #480 on: May 30, 2015, 03:52:19 pm »
Got some more done. I've decided I'm going to build up the grip a bit for a medium high wrist, mostly becuase that's what I've been loving recently  ::)




Bocote overlays and a slightly snaky lever. Had to do it ;) It's 52" ntn, going to give it a little r/d.
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Might as well make them short, save some wood to keep warm.

Offline lebhuntfish

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Re: 2015 Primitive Archer bow trade works in progress
« Reply #481 on: May 30, 2015, 04:56:43 pm »
Thats sweet! If I ever want to trade for a molly, I know who I would ask! Looking good!

Mine is still standing in the corner, floor tillered. I have been so busy, and frankly kinda out of the mood. But I've been bitten by the bug again today but will have to wait till Monday. Watch out Osage, here I come! Patrick
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Re: 2015 Primitive Archer bow trade works in progress
« Reply #482 on: May 30, 2015, 06:09:33 pm »
I'm getting a few other things done then gotta tiller a few bows and see who makes it.
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Re: 2015 Primitive Archer bow trade works in progress
« Reply #483 on: May 31, 2015, 12:50:21 am »
Well added some heat to get tips lined up. Now while I let it set I will work on a hickory pyramid bow. So either could be my bow or neither you know how that goes.

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Re: 2015 Primitive Archer bow trade works in progress
« Reply #484 on: June 03, 2015, 03:10:15 pm »
Finishing is well under way on my hickory trade bow.

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Offline wizardgoat

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Re: 2015 Primitive Archer bow trade works in progress
« Reply #485 on: June 03, 2015, 06:18:50 pm »
I'm finishing up my trade bow as well. Few more coats of finish, and a fancy handle wrap. Hoping to send it off in the next week

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Re: 2015 Primitive Archer bow trade works in progress
« Reply #486 on: June 03, 2015, 09:03:22 pm »
That's a sweet looking tip drewster!

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Re: 2015 Primitive Archer bow trade works in progress
« Reply #487 on: June 03, 2015, 09:07:28 pm »
That's a sweet looking tip drewster!

I agree like it..............but sometimes hickory is hard to stain / finish.
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Offline KellyG

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Re: 2015 Primitive Archer bow trade works in progress
« Reply #488 on: June 08, 2015, 06:14:49 am »
Ok I got a bit done this weekend by no means a finished bow but progress. I heated up the osage bow for the second time and I think I have the tips close enough to tiller it a bit now. I did some scraps on the hickory pyrmid bow. I will try and get pics up late this week of my progress.

Offline jeffp51

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Re: 2015 Primitive Archer bow trade works in progress
« Reply #489 on: June 08, 2015, 11:50:12 am »
I'm finishing up my trade bow as well. Few more coats of finish, and a fancy handle wrap. Hoping to send it off in the next week

I can't wait till it arrives on my doorstep,  Goat! :D

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Re: 2015 Primitive Archer bow trade works in progress
« Reply #490 on: June 08, 2015, 03:10:38 pm »
I haven't worked on my bow all week, went to the ER. Dr said I have the worse sinus infection he's ever seen. The left side of my head seriously feel likes its gonna blow up, and someone is poking my eye out from behind. I can barely open my eye and its bright red. I've never felt stuff like this before. Catscan just said it's a really massive sinus blockage/infection. I just want it to be over. The put me on a new set of mess via the other ones didn't help. Send some good vibes my way of your could fellas.

Gonna try and make it through work and get a sting made tonight. The other was shorter than planned. I guess I'm a little rusty
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Re: 2015 Primitive Archer bow trade works in progress
« Reply #491 on: June 08, 2015, 04:50:09 pm »
I'm finishing up my trade bow as well. Few more coats of finish, and a fancy handle wrap. Hoping to send it off in the next week

I can't wait till it arrives on my doorstep,  Goat! :D
Still hoping for the Goat lottery? I wish you well sir!
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Offline Mo_coon-catcher

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Re: 2015 Primitive Archer bow trade works in progress
« Reply #492 on: June 08, 2015, 08:56:22 pm »
Got it to full brace and back to about 15" then heat treated. just glued up some zebra wood block for the overlays. When the glue is dried in the morning I'll work on narrowing the tips and bringing it to weight. Being black locust I would normally trap the back but I'm debating if it's worth trying with there being several drying cracks and several pin knots. I'll decide that when I get a little further along.

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Offline huisme

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Re: 2015 Primitive Archer bow trade works in progress
« Reply #493 on: June 08, 2015, 09:33:03 pm »
Aw, that doesn't need trapping. It's a beautiful snaky piece!
50#@26"
Black locust. Black locust everywhere.
Mollegabets all day long.
Might as well make them short, save some wood to keep warm.

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Re: 2015 Primitive Archer bow trade works in progress
« Reply #494 on: June 08, 2015, 09:39:23 pm »
I agree!
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