Author Topic: 2016 Primitive Archer Bow Trade Sign up and Information (Read 754019 times)

PlanB · « **Reply #270 on:** January 26, 2016, 08:54:35 am »

Chopping the belly down to the lines....

Otter · « **Reply #271 on:** January 26, 2016, 08:55:22 am »

Deer rugs look great, but the hair is hollow and very brittle.... That's why even tho they are warm because of the hollow hair they didn't make good jackets because the hair always breaks off... Good luck

half eye · « **Reply #272 on:** January 26, 2016, 08:58:05 am »

Yes sir !!!!! I got the same time crunch as you EXCEPT that I have to factor in my "old man" nappy time as well.....do not get between an old man and his lazy-boy.

Dont know how much the young lady gets on the site with you, would you like the progress pics posted up here on her award bow?
rich

---GUTSHOT---> · « **Reply #273 on:** January 26, 2016, 09:08:27 am »

Otter, I have made a few rugs and haven't had a problem yet! But I could on this one. Hopefully not since it was her first deer.

Half Eye if you want to post on here that would be great so every body can see your fine bow work!

Otter · « **Reply #274 on:** January 26, 2016, 09:22:30 am »

That's great and it will come out just fine for her I'm sure... Congratulations to your daughter for first deer!

PlanB · « **Reply #275 on:** January 26, 2016, 09:24:53 am »

Rasping to a bevel......

Sidmand · « **Reply #276 on:** January 26, 2016, 09:53:22 am »

I'd like to be in! Here are my particulars:
Shortish selfbow prefered, I hunt in thick stuff and gnarly brush, but I'm really not picky and would love whatever I got.
RH
Draw weight 45#-55#
26-28" draw
I will ship anywhere in the US

half eye · « **Reply #277 on:** January 26, 2016, 10:16:26 am »

Hey Plan B, man you are a machine !!!!

rich

PlanB · « **Reply #278 on:** January 26, 2016, 11:36:51 am »

Rich, I'm enjoying this bow more than any others I've built. I really like how it's going, and don't want to stop. I like the proportions and the wood is really nice to work with.

I flattened the belly bevel off. Where the bow blank is now .....

---GUTSHOT---> · « **Reply #279 on:** January 26, 2016, 11:41:24 am »

Man this build thread is a lot of reading. I have to check it every few hrs to keep up with it so I don't get to far behind. I'm liking all the pics of the staves I just have one ? There is a pic of a Honeysuckle stave. Our honeysuckle in Kentucky is a bush with no trunk big enough to make a bow. Just wondering if it's the same honeysuckle that Ive grown up seeing. Keep up the great work everybody!

Aaron H · « **Reply #280 on:** January 26, 2016, 11:48:54 am »

Now this is coming along very nicely, keep up the good work fellas

TimothyR · « **Reply #281 on:** January 26, 2016, 12:24:15 pm »

Man I'm lagging behind. I've had a few honey does but I'm back to it today as soon as my wife gets home so I don't leave the kiddos along. I'll have some progress pics posted today for sure. I was hoping to get the sleeves glued up today on the mulberry and chase a few more rings on the other Osage and draw out the hhb.

Loope: let me know how that red bud works out. I have access to red bud and wasn't sure how it would work.

ajooter · « **Reply #282 on:** January 26, 2016, 12:39:18 pm »

Man B that came around fast....do you work out of a vice or right off your table?

Here are some progress pics of the handle lam....limb taper...tip rounding...and lower temp nock complete