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Title: trade bow finnished pics
Post by: bubby on March 07, 2011, 09:46:56 pm

got my trade bow all glued up and on the form, can't wieght to get going on it, but I guess we got lots of time yet, don't want to go too fast, Bub(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/handpad001-3.jpg)

Title: Re: trade bow started
Post by: Elktracker on March 07, 2011, 10:45:11 pm

Ill be watching ;D

Title: Re: trade bow started
Post by: Dvshunter on March 07, 2011, 11:02:37 pm

Wow Bubby, you just turned a light on for me to glue up a bow! Looks good, I'll be watching too.

Title: Re: trade bow started
Post by: JW_Halverson on March 07, 2011, 11:04:02 pm

LMAO!  The black innertube bands remind me of the black bars they used to put over the girl's naughty parts in magazines!!!!

Title: Re: trade bow started
Post by: John K on March 07, 2011, 11:05:36 pm

This is what i like to see  :) I'll be watching too !

Title: Re: trade bow started
Post by: bubby on March 09, 2011, 09:59:11 pm

got her off the caul and cleaned up, on the long string got about 3" movement, I'll try and post some pics tomorrow, gotta go to work, later, Bub

Title: Re: trade bow started
Post by: bubby on March 14, 2011, 06:17:58 pm

got a little farther on the bow, pic of it off the form and cleened up, and on the short stringwith a few inches of movement, hickory backed maplle with walnut & maple lams in the grip(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/handpad002-5.jpg)
(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/handpad003-5.jpg)

Title: Re: trade bow started
Post by: DEllis on March 14, 2011, 06:25:57 pm

lookin good so far.
Darcy :)

Title: Re: trade bow started
Post by: Elktracker on March 14, 2011, 06:35:12 pm

x2 on the lookin good

Title: Re: trade bow started
Post by: bubby on March 14, 2011, 07:21:09 pm

thank's guy's, it's been on hold a bit, been building some bows for a rendevous and gotta get'em done, Bub

Title: Re: trade bow started
Post by: fishfinder401 on March 14, 2011, 07:27:46 pm

nice bow ;D, i like the handle
by the way, what type of reels are those in the background in the last picture, looks like a an abu
noel

Title: Re: trade bow started
Post by: bubby on March 14, 2011, 07:35:52 pm

good eyeball's man, abu they are

Title: Re: trade bow started, new pics
Post by: bubby on March 21, 2011, 06:54:39 pm

got a chance to do some more scraping, gotta little more bend going, I'm gonna start another bow with an elk horn riser, we'll see which one gets in the trade, Bub(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/handpad004-5.jpg)

Title: Re: trade bow started, new pics
Post by: Matt S. on March 21, 2011, 07:09:21 pm

Looking good!

Title: Re: trade bow started, new pics
Post by: DarkSoul on March 21, 2011, 08:31:48 pm

I'd personally scrape the right midlimb a bit. When the right limb matches the left limb, it's time for the short string.

Looks promising already! :)

Title: Re: trade bow started, tiller check
Post by: bubby on March 23, 2011, 06:56:30 pm

here it is @ 19" just want a second pair of eyes, Bub(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/handpad001-9.jpg)

Title: Re: trade bow started, tiller check
Post by: Elktracker on March 23, 2011, 07:10:17 pm

Looks pretty good to me, could be a little stiff just past mid limb on the right limb but could just be the lighting and back ground difference ;D ???

Title: Re: trade bow started, tiller check
Post by: John K on March 23, 2011, 08:00:40 pm

I think it looks a little stiff out of the fades, and the right limb looks like a flat spot 1/3 out. Coming along !

Title: Re: trade bow started, tiller check@ 25"
Post by: bubby on March 28, 2011, 05:52:34 pm

here's some pics @ 23", I got it to 45# @ 25" and I need three more inches for 50-55 pounds took alot of at the fades and looks alot better, thank's for the input, Bub(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/handpad013.jpg)
(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/handpad012.jpg)

Title: Re: trade bow started, tiller check@ 25"
Post by: Elktracker on March 28, 2011, 06:04:03 pm

Man thats looking very nice! keep up the great work

Josh

Title: Re: trade bow started, tiller check@ 25"
Post by: John K on March 28, 2011, 06:24:08 pm

lookin good.......slow and steady,slow and steady  :D

Title: Re: trade bow started, tiller check@ 25"
Post by: ErictheViking on March 28, 2011, 06:40:10 pm

I think you got this bow making thing figured out. two nice ones on the board at the same time.  htis one looks good as well. :)

Title: Re: trade bow started, tiller check@ 25"
Post by: bubby on March 28, 2011, 06:52:54 pm

here's a pic at brace hight, took it out and put about 30 arrows thru it, shoot's fast and hard, pretty smooth draw and a little shock, but still got to reduce the tips some, and as bad as my wrists are I feel everything, thank's eric, john, josh, and you're right on, slow and easy, Bub(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/handpad016.jpg)

Title: Re: trade bow started, brace pic added
Post by: Elktracker on March 28, 2011, 06:58:29 pm

Got any unbraced pics? that looks nice

Title: Re: trade bow started, braced unbraced pic added
Post by: bubby on March 28, 2011, 09:06:35 pm

here ya go Josh, unbraced(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/handpad018-1.jpg)

Title: Re: trade bow started, braced unbraced pic added
Post by: Elktracker on March 28, 2011, 09:15:16 pm

Very nice! ;D thanks

Title: Re: trade bow started, braced unbraced pic added
Post by: Arrowind on March 28, 2011, 10:53:25 pm

That's a sweet bow.  Just really nice.  Good work!

Title: Re: trade bow started, braced unbraced pic added
Post by: DEllis on March 29, 2011, 01:45:02 am

Very nice!
Darcy

Title: Re: trade bow started, braced unbraced pic added
Post by: bubby on March 30, 2011, 06:55:05 pm

I've been shooting the bow in a bit here's the first group from 15 yds, pretty much shoots where ya look and nice and smooth, Bub(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/handpad005-4.jpg)
(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/handpad006-4.jpg)

Title: Re: trade bow started, more pics
Post by: Elktracker on March 30, 2011, 06:59:58 pm

COOL! Looks like it shoots nice! String alignment looks good, all together very nice bow bubby as usual. When do you plan on shipping her out?

Josh

Title: Re: trade bow started, more pics
Post by: bubby on March 30, 2011, 07:06:02 pm

still gotta figure out the finnish and want to put another hundred arrows thru her first Josh, thank's for all the interest, Bub

Title: Re: trade bow started, handle and rest pics
Post by: bubby on April 04, 2011, 05:14:40 pm

got some pics of the handle and rest here, what do ya think, still not shure if I'll send this bow or not(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/handpad001-13.jpg)
(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/handpad002-13.jpg)
(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/handpad003-12.jpg)
she's got about 1/2" of set and after shooting sets at an inch, inch and a quarter till it relaxes, Bub

Title: Re: trade bow started, handle and rest pics
Post by: Elktracker on April 04, 2011, 05:16:43 pm

Looks very nice!

Title: Re: trade bow started, handle and rest pics
Post by: NTD on April 04, 2011, 05:21:24 pm

Great looking bow.  Hickory and maple should make someone happy!

Title: Re: trade bow started, handle and rest pics
Post by: ErictheViking on April 04, 2011, 05:43:47 pm

very  nice bubby. handles like that make ya not want to put any leather on it. 

Title: Re: trade bow started, handle and rest pics
Post by: jonathan creason on April 04, 2011, 05:51:06 pm

Dangit, it's a righty  :)

Good looking bow, somebody's going to be very pleased.

Title: Re: trade bow started, made a big screwup
Post by: bubby on April 05, 2011, 08:57:25 pm

well I was putting on the finnish, trying a fancy stain job and it's a total mess, nothing wrong with the bow but I won't ship it out.  :( :'(
I'll either start a new bow or use one of the backups, probablly start a new one, I remember why I dont stain hickory very often. Bub

Title: Re: trade bow started, made a big screwup
Post by: Elktracker on April 05, 2011, 09:00:19 pm

O come on it cant be that bad, any pics? Either way sorry to hear that.

Josh

Title: Re: trade bow started, made a big screwup
Post by: bubby on April 05, 2011, 09:23:15 pm

Its not that bad Josh, but I wont ship it out in the trade, not up to my personal standard's, I'll probablly camo it and give it away, Bub

Title: Re: trade bow started, made a big screwup
Post by: Elktracker on April 05, 2011, 09:27:25 pm

Ok well I will be watching for the next one

Josh

Title: Re: trade bow started, screw up salvation
Post by: bubby on April 11, 2011, 07:39:59 pm

well I thick I salvaged this bow, sanded off all the original stain from the flat surfaces and stained the whole bow a dark walnut, the first stain filling the grain on the oak, still need a grip, let me know what ya think, Bub(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/handpad001-16.jpg)
(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/handpad002-16.jpg)
(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/handpad003-15.jpg)
(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/handpad004-8.jpg)
(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/handpad005-5.jpg)
(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/handpad006-5.jpg)
(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/handpad007-2.jpg)
(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/handpad008-1.jpg)

Title: Re: trade bow started, screw up salvation
Post by: Elktracker on April 11, 2011, 07:47:06 pm

I like it! gives it an old wood look, almost like drift wood looks sweet!

Josh

Title: Re: trade bow started, screw up salvation
Post by: ken75 on April 11, 2011, 07:56:59 pm

i sure am going to enjoy that nice bow bub

Title: Re: trade bow started, screw up salvation
Post by: bubby on April 11, 2011, 07:59:12 pm

so if you built this bow, would you send it out on the bow trade, just worried about bad juju, Bub

Title: Re: trade bow started, screw up salvation
Post by: Elktracker on April 11, 2011, 08:00:43 pm

Hell yes!!!! send that beauty

Title: Re: trade bow started, screw up salvation
Post by: bubby on April 11, 2011, 08:07:15 pm

thank's Josh, still gotta git a grip on it, Bub

Title: Re: trade bow started, screw up salvation
Post by: DEllis on April 11, 2011, 08:09:06 pm

I like it a lot. Like stated, it looks old..........cool :)
Darcy

Title: Re: trade bow started, screw up salvation
Post by: half eye on April 11, 2011, 11:30:06 pm

Got a ? for ya.....what the hell is wrong with bow ?  only thing wrong I can see is the bowyer is wrong handed :D
rich

Title: Re: trade bow started, screw up salvation
Post by: bubby on April 12, 2011, 07:22:01 am

Rich I was trying a fancy stain job, one limb was darker than the other, add some dye same problem back and forth and after a while got flussterd and thought maybe the bow had bad juju, just had to step away for a bit, pretty happy with the finnish now, and nothing wrong with the bow, she shoots hard and pretty fast to, Bub

Title: Re: trade bow finnished pics
Post by: bubby on April 12, 2011, 07:14:38 pm

thank's to everyone, finally got her done, 64" ntn 50# @ 28" straight taper with mild r/d, I used the embossed leather and worked it up some to give it an old look to go with the finnish, coyote silencers that I tanned last year, think she turned out pretty good after all, thank's, Bub(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/handpad001-17.jpg)
(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/handpad002-17.jpg)
(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/handpad003-16.jpg)
(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/handpad004-9.jpg)
(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/handpad005-6.jpg)

Title: Re: trade bow finnished pics
Post by: half eye on April 12, 2011, 07:22:05 pm

sweet Jesus bubby,  I hope that's headed my way....hope, hope, hope....... It's a beauty
rich

Title: Re: trade bow finnished pics
Post by: DEllis on April 12, 2011, 07:30:26 pm

I like that a bunch..........2 inches less draw and 10 to 15# heavier and it could have been mine :'(
Someone's gonna be happy with that ;D
Darcy

Title: Re: trade bow finnished pics
Post by: bubby on April 12, 2011, 07:34:53 pm

thank's Darcy
Rich, one of these days I'd love to trade bows with ya, that is if ya can build one wrong handed ;D, Bub

Title: Re: trade bow finnished pics
Post by: Elktracker on April 12, 2011, 07:57:40 pm

Looks excellent bub very sweet bow! look forward to seeing the new owner with her.

Josh

Title: Re: trade bow finnished pics
Post by: ErictheViking on April 12, 2011, 07:59:22 pm

That turned out great bubby, can only see the new owner being very pleased.

Title: Re: trade bow finnished pics
Post by: NTD on April 12, 2011, 10:22:08 pm

That's one sweet looking bow.  Someone is going to be very happy with that.

Title: Re: trade bow finnished pics
Post by: Will H on April 12, 2011, 10:33:15 pm

Great job on that one! Love the handle!!

Title: Re: trade bow finnished pics
Post by: juniper junkie on April 13, 2011, 02:03:59 am

very nice! I am sure she is a good shooter.

Title: Re: trade bow finnished pics
Post by: Pat B on April 13, 2011, 02:29:07 am

Great bow Buddy and that handle wrap is classic!  8) Someone will be pleased.

Title: Re: trade bow finnished pics
Post by: johnston on April 13, 2011, 03:31:18 am

bubby I got a question...what stain did you use on the last go round ? I hope to have some hickory to stain soon and I sure do like it.

Beautiful bow..btw I shoot lefty and if you ever get to where you want to "give it away" like you almost did this one..... ;D ::)

Lane

Title: Re: trade bow finnished pics
Post by: bubby on April 13, 2011, 07:24:07 am

thank's for all the kind words everyone, Lane the final stain was minwax oil based dark walnut, but the dark stain down in the grain was from the first stain and that was dark brown rit dye with some rubbing alcohol, Bub

Title: Re: trade bow finnished pics
Post by: Keenan on April 13, 2011, 01:20:30 pm

Great looking bow. You did real good Bubby, Going to be a great shooter I'm sure.

Title: Re: trade bow finnished pics
Post by: johnston on April 13, 2011, 02:53:50 pm

Thanks bubby...nothing could make my work look as good as yours but hey, gotta start somewhere.

I just tried staining a scrap piece with very dark stain and then wiping it off with mineral oil.
I think :( it outlined the grain but wont know til I try my stain brew I got outa archives.

Anyway thanks for the help.

Lane

Title: Re: trade bow finnished pics
Post by: Matt S. on April 13, 2011, 03:49:00 pm

Like all your bows you've posted, it looks great. I like the way the first stain really shows off the lines in the hickory. Just shows that sometimes things turn out great in the end even if you can't seem to see it while working on it (referring to the original stain job). Somebody is sure to be VERY pleased with this beauty!!

Title: Re: trade bow finnished pics
Post by: HoBow on April 13, 2011, 05:19:39 pm

That looks amazing.  Someone should be happy!

Title: Re: trade bow finnished pics
Post by: JW_Halverson on April 13, 2011, 11:59:54 pm

oooooh, I can't wait until it arrives!!!!!!

Title: Re: trade bow finnished pics
Post by: John K on April 14, 2011, 12:29:56 am

Man, thats the weigth and draw length i can shoot, hope it's headed to Wisconsin !!

Great looking bow Bubby, someones going to be very happy  :)

Title: Re: trade bow finnished pics
Post by: Sidewinder on April 15, 2011, 03:00:19 am

Naw JW that ones coming to Southern Kansas.

Bubby, I love the way you were worrying and complaing about the stain earlier, I do stuff like that myself. everybody else says " ooh it looks great" and I'm always seeking perfection ( as if I can really ever acheive it). The finish. tiller, handle treatment, tips and everything look great. Somebodies gonna be a happy camper.   Danny

Title: Re: trade bow finnished pics
Post by: bubby on April 15, 2011, 02:53:45 pm

yeah sidewinder, what with this going out in the trade I was really wanting to build a nice bow, don't want to disapoint the guy who I drew, Bub

Title: Re: trade bow finnished pics
Post by: Arrowind on April 17, 2011, 01:20:02 pm

I love it.  Nice job man!

Title: Re: trade bow finnished pics
Post by: gstoneberg on April 30, 2011, 01:27:36 am

Quote from: bubby on April 15, 2011, 02:53:45 pm

yeah sidewinder, what with this going out in the trade I was really wanting to build a nice bow, don't want to disapoint the guy who I drew, Bub

Bub,

You didn't disappoint my friend!!!  It is a lovely bow.  ;D  Hey JW, it came to my house, can you believe it?? ;D ;D  My wife didn't tell me a package had come until I nearly tripped over it tonight. ::)

I didn't get a chance to shoot it, but I'm headed to the hog lease tomorrow morning and it's going with me.  Wahoo!!!   I may even let Cipriano shoot it.   I'll take some pictures of it out there and post them Sunday night.  Thanks again for the bow, it is beautiful.  That handle wrap is stunning.  BTW, I think some yellow wood is in your future, but it may be a little challenging. ;)

George

Title: Re: trade bow finnished pics
Post by: Elktracker on April 30, 2011, 01:41:17 am

cool! congrats gstoneberg thats a great looking bow! look forward to more pics. I know how the wife not telling about mail goes I got pulled over and a ticket for expired tags and I called her after the officer left and she said "What? We cant afford that! " I said well I didnt know and she replies they sent a letter in the mail months ago lol thanks honey for telling me now ;D I went got tags and it was dropped. Again great bow! and I cant think of anyone more diserving to get it ;)
josh

Title: Re: trade bow finnished pics
Post by: bubby on April 30, 2011, 07:17:47 am

I'm glad ya like her George, hope she shoot's hard and true, Bub

Title: Re: trade bow finnished pics
Post by: JW_Halverson on April 30, 2011, 05:35:53 pm

congratulations gstoneberg.  i'm happy for you.  really.

by the way, look me up on facebook so I can "unfriend" you. 

 >:(

Nice work, Bub!  Georgey-boy will take good care of it I'm sure.  Just not as good as I would have.   >:D

Title: Re: trade bow finnished pics
Post by: gstoneberg on April 30, 2011, 05:52:19 pm

Thanks, and great idea...O my, do you know how many John Halversons there are in Facebook??!!

I just got my 3rivers test kit arrows cut down a bit and points on.  I'll soon post pictures.  My hog hunt fell through when my new scope failed. >:(

George

Title: Re: trade bow finnished pics
Post by: JW_Halverson on April 30, 2011, 07:16:25 pm

Moderators take note....he's putting scopes on Bub's bow!  Ban this man!  Heretic!

Title: Re: trade bow finnished pics
Post by: gstoneberg on April 30, 2011, 07:42:30 pm

LOL!  ;D  I don't think so Tim.  Bub didn't put a Weaver mount on it. ;) 

George

Title: Re: trade bow finnished pics
Post by: gstoneberg on April 30, 2011, 09:26:31 pm

Finally got Bubby's bow out and shot it.  It took me 4 arrow to get over the allowance I had to make for the too stiff shafts I shot out of my osage takedown on the last hunt.  I think my nock point is still a bit off as I kept shooting too low.  Notice the coyote fur string silencers.  I had the brace height too low so it wasn't as quiet as it will be.

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5022/5673938838_1cd7a9a94d_z.jpg)

The handle is exquisite.

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5263/5673371911_9b44714e18_z.jpg)
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5304/5673938860_f5166ae94a_z.jpg)

I like it!

George

Title: Re: trade bow finnished pics
Post by: bubby on April 30, 2011, 10:45:26 pm

glad you like the bow George, and btw yellow wood, challenging, I like a good challenge ;) ;D, happy huntin', Bub

Title: Re: trade bow finnished pics
Post by: JW_Halverson on May 01, 2011, 04:04:05 pm

Nice handle and strike plate, Bub!  Exquisite workmanship. 

George...I know you only posted those pics just to twist the knife a little deeper, thanks, buddy!

Title: Re: trade bow finnished pics
Post by: HatchA on May 01, 2011, 05:51:45 pm

Quote from: JW_Halverson on May 01, 2011, 04:04:05 pm

Nice handle and strike plate, Bub!  Exquisite workmanship. 

George...I know you only posted those pics just to twist the knife a little deeper, thanks, buddy!

So I'm not the only one feeling it...?  :D

Beautiful bow, George.    You must have a grin on your face the size of a slice of award winning melon!!

Title: Re: trade bow finnished pics
Post by: gstoneberg on May 01, 2011, 08:09:20 pm

John & Hatch, it's the least I could do.  Really, I wanted to show off Bub's good work.  Now, I need to get a hog with it.  So many bows, so little time. It's a labor of love. ;)

There are lots of choices for challenging yellow wood Bub, easy and straight are pretty rare here.  I'll PM you later.  Thanks again.

George