Well, it’s been a while since my last blog entry, and I’m happy to report, I’ve kept myself quite busy….making rangs, like I was meant to do! My latest efforts include this “Wildcat” Omega rang, along with several other new art schemes I’ve never done before. Continuously creating new artwork on my rangs keeps the hobby fresh for me, keeps me from ever getting bored or monotomous about it. Often times, I simply combine the personality traits of whom the rang is intended for with something uniquely inline with their favorite stuff, and it usually comes out smelling like a rose! Whereas the part of the hobby involving creating is all cool for me, I still have my best time with rangs out on the field, throwing with my 10 year old son, The Wilster…..and man, o’ man, the boy is now getting quite good!
Wild and Free! The way rangs were meant to be!
August 10, 2009
MABUHAY!
July 27, 2009Not every boomerang I crank out is for sale…actually most are not. Though I have a rather sizeable collection of other maker’s rangs, I still prefer to make my own rangs for throwing on an every day basis. Here is my latest, coolest creation, a keyhole design painted with a “Filipino Flag” theme….I call it simply “Mabuhay” which is a Filipino word of greeting that literally means, “To Live.” What better way to sum up my philosophy of the World! For those of you who don’t know me personally, my wife Luz is from the Philippines..
“Pink Lady” Guitar Rang….My newest creation!
July 14, 2009
Yesterday, I came up with and created my newest in my line of “Air Guitars,” none other than the “Pink Lady” Guitar rang, which I made specifically for my wife, Luz. This one is clearly modeled after Prince’s famous “Cloud” guitar, and, though I painted this one HOT metallic Pink, I am fully capable of making these pretty much any color I wish. The name for each individually painted guitar may vary, but I think the general model name is going to simply be the “Cloud Burst” Guitar rang. Man o’ Man, was this ever a pain to cut out!
Test Throwing the New Guitar Midi….SUCCESS!!
July 11, 2009
When I scaled down the Large version of th Guitar Rang the other day, it was my complete intention to make a more “Sports thrower Friendly” version….And after about an hour and a half of VERY successful field testing, I can confidently say I managed to do just that! Whereas the largest version takes a very strong throw, this Midi is both easier to throw, and quite a bit more spectacular in flght. I know I’ve received quite a few requests to post a video of the flight of one of these babies, so that’ll be the next thing I concentrate on getting out to you, my faithful, boomeranging readers! Right now, the first Midi Guitar is in my garage, (heavy rains today here in A2!), with a coat of sealer drying on it….I haven’t quite decided what kind of paint job to do yet, but I’m strongly leaning towards Jimi Hendrix’s Monterey Guitar artwork….either that, or perhaps something with my familiar flame work I do, or maybe even Zebra stripes….And I know lots of guys out there dig skulls on their guitars, so that’s also in the realm of possibilities…..This first Midi is NOT leaving my own personal throw kit, however, so it’ll mostly depend on what I want it to look like….I’m still open to suggestions….If any of you have any.
R & D….It’s all about R & D!
July 10, 2009
Research and Development plays a very big part in my “Boomeranging World.” I am CONSTANTLY trying new things, trying oh so hard to come up with a new, better looking and flying boomerang model. Today, was no different; I have had great success (though it actually took 11 prototypes before I got there!), making my Guitar boomerangs, in both the large and the mini versions. As it turns out, the minis make EXCELLENT Trick Catch boomerangs, flying nice and high, with a very slow decent down to the thrower, almost “Feather-like” as they impact the Thrower’s hands. They allow a LOT of time for the Thrower to get into whatever stance they wish, to make almost any type of trick catch. The larger Guitars are a different story entirely. These guys fly much farther, and, due to their extreme size, (they measure a full 20 inches from the end of the neck to the base of the boomerang), they require a lot more power from the Thrower….They are almost TOO challenging to throw, at least this takes them out of the realm of being a “casual, Sports Model.” Because of this, today, I spent my entire morning of crafting to developing yet another version of the Guitar, a more “Casual thrower Friendly” type, if you will. I am calling this one, the “Guitar Midi,” simple enough, because it is simply in between the two current sizes I offer. The first is a lefty, so I can approach the field testing from a more natural basis, myself being a true lefty. The other picture I’ve included here, is just the other rang I produced today, the 3rd of my “Sonic the Hedgehog” series. Those red and yellow striped tips really make this one attractive in the air! Nuff said for one day……
ROCK ON, LEANNE!
July 9, 2009
Well, when I get to crankin’ out rangs, there’s no stopping me….pretty much, that’s the case, anyway! Leanne “Read” Loveland, (Bunny Read’s daughter, and Owner of WycheProof Boomerangs in Victoria, Australia), has FLATTERED ME with two recent orders of rangs: the first, for my Guitar Mini, and then, upon receiving it, she immediately put in an order for the larger, more flashy, “GloverCaster.” Leanne likes to have me sign these ON TOP, like a Rock Star…Which, let’s face it, I TOTALLY AM!….Okay, okay, I’ll pull back on the reins to my ego, but it certainly is WAY COOL to have Leanne take such an interest in my boomeranging work! I painted this most recent Guitar bright purple, making it the second of my “PURPLE HAZE SPECIAL EDITION,” series….the first was a lefty, which I’ve kept for myself. I inscribed Leanne’s here with the first line of Jimi Hendrix’s song, “Purple Haze.” Leanne told me she absolutely LOVES the mini, so hopefully, she’ll be rockin’ the house with this one too!
MY NEWEST EFFORT: “THE GRIFFIN”
July 8, 2009
MY NEWEST PRODUCTION DESIGN AND PAINT SCHEME IS “THE GRIFFIN,” PICTURED ABOVE. I’ve been working on the overall shape and airfoiling of this particular model for over three weeks now, and, upon FINALLY getting it to fly just the way I wanted, (a low, circular 35+ meter flight, with dead-on accuracy, long hover, and ease of catch), I’ve arrived at a paint scheme I actually like also. The first of these rangs are being made in 4mm 8 ply thickness, however, I KNOW this design will translate nicely into a 5mm 10 thickness as well. The bright yellow/red color, along with the Super-Cool griffin silhouette on the elbow, makes for quite a spectacular sight in the air! I’m waiting until I’ve finished developing 3 other new models I’ve been working on for the past couple months, before I enter this one on my regular catalog website… For anyone who just can’t wait, I have already made the first one available via ebay at: http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/leftofright The other 3 models have also been in the works for months now, and should soon be available too….it’ll seem as if I “all of a sudden” came up with several additional models, being that they have all been simultaneously developed. The Griffin is my greatest feat of “Boomerang Magic” to date, however.
Monday morning…Now, that means “Make some boomerangs!”
July 6, 2009
Well, it’s Monday, July 6th, and, as with most all mondays, that means, weather permitting, I’m to crank out some rangs! Luz, Willie and I spent this 4th of July weekend really enjoying ourselves, which, though it did NOT include rang production it DID include 2 hours of throwing for me and the Wilster. Willie is getting “frighteningly great” at throwing and catching his “Willie-Caster” Guitar boomerang! He has gone from making very few catches all day long, to now where he is able to do consecutive catches of 3 or more in a row…and often. The three of us also went biking on Saturday at Hudson Mills Metro Park in Dexter, MI, which was a lot of fun…The only drawback there was, none of us, (except Willie), goes biking on a regular basis, so we woke up Sunday with aches and pains in places we didn’t even know we had places! It was a lot of fun though, despite the muscle cramping the next day.
Today, I’ll be concentrating primarily on two orders I have to get out, (a Guitar for Leanne Read in Australia, and an Inferno for a customer in Minnesota), and also the final sanding and painting of a new Omega shape…..should be a great, great day!
Welcome to the new site for Bill Glover’s Boomeranging Blog!
June 30, 2009
Hi There,
I’m so glad you could make it! Welcome newcomers to my “Boomeranging Blog,” and of course, welcome back to my faithful readers from the old site on RCN! My name is Bill Glover, and I’m the man behind Glover Boomerangs….I guess you could even say that I AM Glover Boomerangs. The purpose here is a simple one: To give my insights, thoughts, and ideas regarding my steady and heavy involvement in the sport and hobby of Boomerang making, collecting, and of course, throwing. This blog should prove educational (to both of us!), constructive in its content, and just plain fun to read. There will be NO critiques of the work of other rang makers, as I am not a self-appointed critic, judge or executioner, and I don’t want to be. If I say something that makes you think, laugh, or enjoy yourself, or just want to read more, well then, the Blog has met its main objectives….Entertainment, education, and just a pleasure to read. I hope to capture your interest, maintain it, and maybe even fascinate you,…But I’m going to have a LOT of help, because, frankly, boomerangs are just COOL!….Let’s see where this goes….I for one am Psyched!
MHR,
Bill Glover, Ann Arbor, Michigan
