2024 Bow Swap Progress Thread - Closed

Mo_coon-catcher · March 15, 2024, 09:32:31 PM

I decided to go with a simple BLO finish n the Osage bow. I think I'm at 7 coats so far and will keep applying g layers each day until I get around to putting a handle wrap on. I just need to decide on a pattern to tool. But I'm really liking the colors the wood has.

Kyle

Kirkll · March 15, 2024, 10:29:10 PM

Were you able to get my 30" draw on that one?

Mo_coon-catcher · March 16, 2024, 02:00:22 PM

Well, it comfortably made it to the needed full draw. Just gotta wait and see where it goes I want to finish option 2 and decide which would be better to go. The wonky character I dubbed 'Quasimodo' or the trilam. It's glued up u just to to start shaping.

Kyle

John Scifres · March 16, 2024, 03:19:10 PM

I've gotten quite a lot done on my bow. Chased the ring, layed the bow out, and roughed it out. Then got some heat gunning done to correct the stave a bit. I am following Dean's Torges' HOB pretty much as far as design. Here's where I am right now.[attachment=1][attachment=2]

canopyboy · March 17, 2024, 08:38:43 AM

Congrats on the retirement Vince! Sounds well deserved!

kennym · March 17, 2024, 10:57:56 AM

Well, I shot the victim's bow this morning a bit. Either I gotta default on the swap or build me one just like it. I was dead on with nearly every shot (after I went to 400 spine) . The spine I thought it needed was not stiff enough.

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I will shoot it a bit more and decide...

I haven't put any string silencers on it but have some silicone jig skirting here so may just send enough for the owner to put on if he likes it . I don't have any fur so if he likes that, he won't have to take these off...

If I send it...

kennym · March 17, 2024, 10:59:24 AM

Congrats on retiring Vince, but I'll tell you , you will have less time now to do stuff. Everybody needs something done now that you have (had) all the extra time...

Jon Lipovac · March 17, 2024, 11:01:35 AM

The good news Kenny, is that you don't have to send it far. You can come up to Iowa and visit her anytime you like.😂

kennym · March 17, 2024, 11:02:34 AM

kennym · March 17, 2024, 11:03:34 AM

Dang! There"s two of em! I wish...

Noah70 · March 17, 2024, 09:45:54 PM

Well, I finished building and packaging the shipping case for the victims bow. Damn near required a building permit for that. I have the youngest grandchild posted for sale to cover the shipping cost. I should come out close to even.

The bad news is I tore something in my left foot and can barely limp, foot is iced and elevated, so it may be a day or two before I can get away to post it. But it's almost bulletproof, so should be there by the weekend - ish.
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If you need a hint, you are exactly 2890 km (quite a few Miles) away, +/- a few. Look forward to hearing from you !!
Regards

Crooked Stic · March 17, 2024, 10:12:27 PM

That could be me

4 point · March 17, 2024, 11:46:10 PM

I got another set of limbs glued up. Hopefully they hit weight.

Jon Lipovac · March 17, 2024, 11:51:10 PM

Noah.
Do you realize how many guys just pulled up Google Maps in hopes they might be the one?
I mean, how many guys besides me? Hahahaha!

Mo_coon-catcher · March 18, 2024, 09:13:26 AM

I still have to finish removing the wrapping and shape it out but I can't complain with what I see of the glue lines so far on the boo, cherry, cedar. Especially since the rough flattening and tapers were done with a handsaw and Ferrier rasp then just flattened and feathered on the belt sander. Then for wrapping I've started using good quality electric tape. You can get a good stretch with it while wrapping to keep a good constant pressure on the joint without being a crazy amount that squeezes all the glue out and it's cheap and disposable so when the glue is you just sand or rasp it off.

I didn't get more than that done this weekend. Little man was getting fussy Saturday when I had time so I quite a little sooner than I wanted. Then spent Sunday bringing home a trailer load of staves from my parents barn loft down to the house. Much nicer having all the staves at home vs 1.5 hours away. I still have a bed load worth of hackberry staves to get but that's an easy trip.

Kyle

Buemaker · March 18, 2024, 09:44:46 AM

Looks like that should last you a couple of weeks.

canopyboy · March 18, 2024, 10:08:44 AM

Uli,

I'm actually in BC at the moment. So not only is it a good thing to wait a few days to send it, but maybe I can just swing buy and save you selling off a family member...

Noah70 · March 18, 2024, 11:39:21 AM

Quote from: canopyboy on March 18, 2024, 10:08:44 AM
Uli,

I'm actually in BC at the moment. So not only is it a good thing to wait a few days to send it, but maybe I can just swing buy and save you selling off a family member...

Thanks Dave, but you'd have to detour quite a bit to drop it off with the victim. But thanks, and you can swing by anyway if you're travelling through.

Buemaker · March 18, 2024, 02:31:23 PM

Shot sealer coats. I do not have a heated spray room and weather is too cold so I had to take a heated store room and cover stuff with plastic.

derekdiruz · March 18, 2024, 03:10:00 PM

New limbs in the oven, and riser is getting overlays. Tomorrow I'll shape and seal it, shape the limbs. Fingers crossed on this one! Lol