2024 Bow Trade - build in progress

[superdav95]

Hey guys. made some progress on these bows.  both tillered out to 50lbs at 28".  the one I selected for the trade bow build is a great shooter.  It has some character and the heartwood plugs.  The plugs seem to be holding up well and about 60 shots at full draw.  I think ill stick with the original bow and sideline the back up bow.  Ill finish the back up one later.  the orignial trade bow shot the best in my opinion and is at weight and just needs finishing up with removing excess mass at the tips and shaping the handle up a bit more.  Ill do a leather wrap on this one and a glue on micro arrow shelf made from deer antler to match the tips.   I may do a rawhide or goat skin cover for the sinew to protect it. 

Ill post a few links to some short vid clips of me shooting the trade bow. 

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/i030xcx2u8403n22syqys/IMG_9118.MOV?rlkey=n2jsi4mw0ueoialq7hee91vjv&dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/gfip47cjjzg0ywmp26tn3/IMG_9125.MOV?rlkey=zmjb0s8zeybav74k8vustsay2&dl=0

[Will B]

Awesome job on both those bows, Dave. The detail you put in laying that sinew down shows in the backs of those bows. Nice full draw bend and great speed. Well done!

[superdav95]

Awesome job on both those bows, Dave. The detail you put in laying that sinew down shows in the backs of those bows. Nice full draw bend and great speed. Well done!

Thanks will!   I’m just glad they didn’t explode!   

[Swampman]

Beautiful work Dave.  What a great bow!

[Selfbowman]

Dave those are great bows. Good speeds also!

[Kidder]

Good work guys! I finally found myself back in the shop for an hour or two today. Got the string on my bow and the limbs balanced. Still has a few demons to chase away but looking alright.