MOJam 2004 Commemorative Bow

[John Scifres]

Here's a bow I'm making with some stuff I got from MOJam.  First thing is some grass carp skins from Timo.  Enjoy

MOJam 2004 Commemorative Bow

[Timo]

Very nice job John!

I never tire of looking at these skins, as a finish.Just sssooo stricking on osage. I think we picked out a good set also?

And in a hotel? Bet the maids wondered what you did in that room?    :confused:

I'll give ya            

[Meathook]

looks way cool  

[rocdoc]

Very kool John!  I saw the pics of Timo's bow he posted a few months ago...my dad's going to have to re-stock his grass carp this fall ;-)

Don't know how I missed you at Mojam...sure wanted to meet you and Mickey.  I got to meet Mickey, of course he's easy to spot, just look at every kid that walks by until you find one with no hair ;-) You'll just have to wear a flag on your head next year so's I can spot you.

[sticshooter]

GREAT! I can't look at thee kind of threads anymore.They make me want one of these BAD!!!!LOL<><

[Terry Green]

WOW!!!!!!!!

I want one!!!!!!  That is one cool pattern.

[BunneyHunter]

great looking skins there! I too wonder what the maids will say.

[cjones]

very nice work John. I have done alot of things in a motel room but never did that. I think when you carry that much stuff on the road with you, so you can build bows. YOU MAY BE ADDICTED!! Good job..

[John Scifres]

The overlays are glued up.  I'll hopefully get to shape them tomorrow and even start the sanding and finishing.

You know Tim, these things do stink a bit.  I had the bow in my hot truck all day while I worked and then had a 5 hour drive home.  I got a bit sick of fish skin smell.  It's worth it though.

I kind of wondered about the maid.  I cleaned up real well but there was that odor.  I wonder what the maid thought of a fish smell in a hotel room.  Maybe she's used to it  

I have no doubt I'm addicted Chad.

See you next year rocdoc.

I got a turtle strike plate (Timo again) and a buffalo wool windicator (madpigslayer) to add also.

[Dano]

Way cool bow John, your in Illinois, maids are used to fishy smells  

[Hackbow]

Nice work John. I prefer 56-58lbs @ 28".

[Madpigslayer]

John, firstly, might I say that I am impressed with the fact you are doing that in the hotel. WAY COOL. (hardcore, but cool)

secondly, you look way younger in person.    

thirdly, you didnt say goodbye to me at Mojam, you big jerk.  

and last but not least...thanks for sharing. I too got some goods from the 'Jam that I just might hafta start werkin on.

...and I aint givin it to Hackbow either!!!!  :D

[John Scifres]

Dano, yea I guess you're right.

Hacker, go to bed.  You too Calvin!  It's 58#@27"

Calvin, my departure from MOJam was not what I wanted it to be.  I'm sorry I hurt your feelings.  I'll try to be more sensitive next time     Love...John

[Madpigslayer]

better, much...better.  

[DCM]

You two get a room.  ;-)

Those carp skins look really cool John.  To be honest, I have no interest in snake for a bow backing but for some reason that fish skin is really appealing.

[Timo]

John, The fish smell will stay with the bow,until you get it sealed.Every time you touch it with a file, or do a bit of sanding,you'll be reminded of your "Hotel foray".

[Linc]

John, That is one cool looking bow.     How did you remove the scales? Same as snake skins?Would an acetone wash kill the fishy smell?

[Timo]

Linc, I brought the fish skinning process up for ya.

[Linc]

Thanks Timo. Ah,If you're taking orders for next year,put me down for a set please?

Tell Marty I said Hi.  

[John Scifres]

Well the process for removing the scales is...have Tim do it  

I got the overlays shaped.