christmas exchange '12 time to move'em out

[Ifrit617]

Those knives lot sweet killr duck... Hope they're headed my way. Awesome job.

Jon

[Stringman]

Think nothing of it, buddy. If you knew whose name i drew you would realize how intimidated I am by this build. This bow is gonna have to be top shelf for me to feel ok about sending it. In fact I'm not sure I can even pull it off, but like I said I can always send rocks.

Scott

[seabass]

i with you Scott.i am not tring to be a show off.i got really excited that something was finally working out for me.i don't have alot of money.i saved to get my materials.this is my first trade and i wanted to do it right.i am not tring to out do anyone and i don't care if i get anything in return.someone said that i didn't have to set the bar so high,i wasn't tring to.i didn't know there was a bar.i am very sorry if i offended any one by posting stuff.i sure didn't mean to.i just wanted to do the best i could.i love everyone on here and don't want anyone to have ill feelings towards me.it is not a contest,it is a simple trade.no one should feel bad about how much money or skill they have.send something from the heart and there won't be one person on this site that will be disappointed.we are all good people here.love you all,Steve

[sleek]

Relax seabass, they were just ribbing ya, tellin you you did a heck of a job.... now if only I can get my craftsmanship on par with yours... 

[seabass]

thanks Sleek.i don't want anyone mad at me.i am just tring to do a good job.i got excited.

[Fred Arnold]

seabass,
I for one think that you are doing a fantastic job and i don't think anyone else meant to infer otherwise. I'm just hoping you got me!!!
I'm involved in my first trade also and am going to do my damndest to put forth the best effort afforded me from all of my past talents.
You don't have to apologize to anybody.
Finding information on my go to guy hasn't been the easiest but I have a few faint clues. If what I do is wrong then he can trade the goods to someone else. No Biggie!!!
It's a Christmas exchange and Christmas is for kids. And let's face it, we're just a bunch of grown up kids.
Your guy is going to be one happy camper and I hope mine is too.

[hedgeapple]

Stringman, I looked back at the list of participants.  There are some pretty awesome bowyers in this trade.  Some would initimate me, also.  BUT, I've had the pleasure of meeting quite a few of these guys and know they'd be happy knowing the gift was from the heart and they know the struggles a piece a wood can give you.  The others, I feel are friends I haven't met in person, YET.  So don't sweat it.

Heck, any of us here would be tickle to get the bow as it right now.  It looks awesome.

I"m tied up with personal commitment (i.e. building a haunted forest) for another 10 days then I'm to work on this exchange.  I'll be attempting something I've never made before, but has been on my mind for a couple years.  It should be interesting.  I'll post picture of my progress.

[bubby]

I'll be attempting something I've never made before, but has been on my mind for a couple years.  It should be interesting.  I'll post picture of my progress.
really got me interested now hedgeapple, Bub

[hedgeapple]

 

[TRACY]

Hey Stringman, I'd take that box of rocks if you choose, because I've seen youre work with stone!

Tracy

[Stringman]

I guess you'll have to wait and see what happens, just like everyone else. 

Scott

[Stringman]

A little more heat work this morning then glued on a bit of mesquite to build up the handle. There is a bit more than a 1/4" difference between the glue line and the belly of the bow, so hopefully I won't have any issues with it popping back off.

Narrowed up the last 10" on the tips to remove excess weight. Now I'll give it a day or so to cure/stabilize before checking final tiller and shooting it in. If all goes well I will work on tips and skins this weekend (fingers crossed!)

Scott

[ionicmuffin]

looks like its comming along nicely string man. Mines still in the development stages. Im still roughing it out.

[Stringman]

Nah, you got plenty 'o time.

Scott

[coaster500]

That mesquite is going to be a nice touch!!!

My first Christmas candidate for the exchange is done ...  on to plan B

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