2023 Bow Swap Progress Thread - Complete

4 point · February 18, 2023, 10:42:40 PM

Thanks guys, I used some curly canary wood for veneers. I think they'll match the Osage well after the Osage darkens.

Roy from Pa · February 19, 2023, 05:36:28 AM

Very nice, Travis..

Nicholi · February 19, 2023, 09:05:59 AM

Quote from: OldRawhide42 on February 18, 2023, 08:40:56 AM
Nicholi what are you using to cut the risers out. It looks like a router ? Cnc or buy hand.

It's a cnc router. It's just a small desktop setup, and really made for engraving. I don't have the bandsaw skills some of you do!

I got it cooked last night. [attachment=1]

Crooked Stic · February 19, 2023, 02:29:20 PM

You could use that CNC router to make jigs for a profiling sander. I for one could use a coupler more jigs.

rainman · February 19, 2023, 02:29:45 PM

So my first attempt out of my deflex/reflex form was off for some reason. Gluing up another blank today the form broke. Not a good day.

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Nicholi · February 19, 2023, 04:34:22 PM

Quote from: Crooked Stic on February 19, 2023, 02:29:20 PM
You could use that CNC router to make jigs for a profiling sander. I for one could use a coupler more jigs.

I'm always good to help out. Send me what you want and I'll make it, just don't expect speed!

Crooked Stic · February 19, 2023, 08:49:46 PM

I do have something in mind.

Nicholi · February 20, 2023, 01:45:29 PM

A few small updates. Everything but the tip overlays are glued up. Hopefully I'll get it profiled up this week. [attachment=1]

4 point · February 20, 2023, 03:13:37 PM

That's gonna be a nice one Nicholi.
I just noticed my glue lines aren't great on the one side of the bow. The shelf side is fine but the other isn't great. I checked my sander and it's still true. Had to be in the laminations. I can't remember if I checked both sides or not. Sorry in advance to my victim.

EvilDogBeast · February 21, 2023, 03:55:18 AM

Thanks to everyone for keeping up with the swap so far. I have to leave for one last trip for work this week so I will be on mobile if you guys need me. I will be gone approximately 3 weeks. Most of you have my phone number or can PM me if you need something. I will still be keeping up on this but will only have internet and cell service in the evenings. Keep going strong and thank you for all you have been doing!

Buemaker · February 21, 2023, 09:17:35 AM

Some nice work being done.

Bryan Adolphe · February 21, 2023, 09:38:53 AM

Quote from: Crooked Stic on February 19, 2023, 02:29:20 PM
You could use that CNC router to make jigs for a profiling sander. I for one could use a coupler more jigs.

Thats a great idea for turning out templates!

Jeff Freeman · February 21, 2023, 07:05:40 PM

I am just following, from the peanut gallery 😁

kennym · February 22, 2023, 12:13:16 PM

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Notice the 3 marks an inch apart from ends? I like to do that and check with calipers to keep both fades the same. Prob don't need to but I still do it...

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Bryan Adolphe · February 22, 2023, 12:22:53 PM

Nice work, Kenny

kennym · February 22, 2023, 12:39:30 PM

Thanks Bryan!

Now fades are ready to go and carefully laid on bench where I can knock it off !

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kennym · February 22, 2023, 12:40:31 PM

Glue in morning, got a kid test bow in oven and not sure if the other air hose is any good .

Crooked Stic · February 22, 2023, 01:07:33 PM

Those marks you talk about are good but that is why I make profiling jigs only have to fight it once while making the jig.

Jon Lipovac · February 22, 2023, 01:13:50 PM

That's looking awesome Kenny. That's gonna be one lucky dude that ends up with that!

I took the morning off to glue up my victims riser.

4 point · February 22, 2023, 01:42:58 PM

Very nice Kenny. I like the accent strips.
Jon, that's gonna be a looker.