Hey J.D. how's it goin?  Mike is make some pretty neat bows.  I plan on being at Ojam this year are you going to make it?

Dan Raney

You bet Dan, I'll be there, its kindof a nice weather change from mojam:)

Can't wait to see this bow come my way Mike.

p.s. Your short bow is slightly different from what I have in mind, but I won't say how. Remember ya gotta string that thing laying down.  

Looking Good!!!!  I can't wait to watch this thing go in the auction!

Hey Mike, it's looking good.   Looking forward to seeing the side profile pics.

What did you use for a center lam?

John,

I had a piece of yew that I used for the power lam.  Wanted to stay with the softness of the yew.

Mike

I don't build bows, and I'm sure I never will - but this is still an awesome thread - REALLY interesting to "watch" it come together.

Thanks for taking the extra time to share it with us.

(And by the time this thing gets to the auction there's gonna be a feeding frenzy - I better ask for a raise in my allowance and start saving now...)

Guys there have been several different ideas posted concerning some type of pictoral cd or journal to go along with this bow in the auction.  If you would like I can produce a DVD from the build-a-long pics.  The DVD wouldn't require a computer, could be played on any DVD player and could have a musical score to accompany the photos...    What do you think?

Tony,

That's a great idea.

Thanks,

Mike

Here we go again:

Pulled it out of the jig, here is what it looks like:



the profile:



clean up the glue bulbs



running the snakewood on the handle jig



working on the pattern sander



ready for more glue

Looks great!

I bid $250 to get things started, no wait, its not till June.

Thanks for sharing the process. Makes me want to make dust too. Lookin good Mike.

Though I haven't made a laminated bow yet, I'm still working on becoming just adequate on the tillering stage, I really can't wait to start!!

This has been one of the best build-a-longs, in my opinion, yet.

Shaun, I know if guys start bidding early someone of authority is going to jump in and tell everyone to wait for the official thread....So I wouldn't want to follow up your bid with lets say $275.  But when the bidding does open up, I'm in it for at least that!!

Keep this thread going, I can't wait to see its next stop along becoming a bow.

This is gonna be a pretty bow.

Mike,

It's looking good bud.  I like the idea of a handle jig.  The hardest part of building a bow for me is fitting the handle.  I like to cheat by gluing up 4 or 5 thin lams.  Conforms right to the riser area and looks cool too.  It is limiting though.  Is your jig adjustable?  Got any pics of just the jig you wouldn't mind sharing?

Clint

Good stuff Mike. It's a joy  to have you guys taking the time to post all the pics. It's a bother,but all those with interest,will benifit.

Can't wait for my turn.

just pulled it out of the hot box for the last time.  Looks good!  Now JD do you want it square or trimmed up.

How about the handle?  Same question.

Mike

Mike, go ahead and put the hourglass shape on the handle and leave the limbs square, I'm looking forward to getting my hands on this sucker:)

Joe Don

I'm dyin looking at these. I need to get to my boss for a big raise.

Well I don't follow instructions well.  Actually I had to take the limbs down to about 1/8 outside the bamboo to use the handle jig on the pattern sander.  I also went ahead and put the fade slope in flat so it will receive the horn.  You can do your thing now.









Mike