Thank you Manny, I wanted to try something a little different for the handle this time.
Thank you for the nice words Tim. I am happy with the tiller – it just looks a little funny with all of those dips.
Thank you Greg.
Thank you Dana, I remember well some of JD’s cascara bows. He did some impressive work with this wood.
Thank you Kegan, I appreciate the compliment.
Thank you Thomas, I wanted the handle color to match the tips. I think it turned out okay.
Thank you for the kind words Kenneth.
Thank you Bear. Actually my friend Dave Hanselman gifted me the stave. It was from a trip we made a couple of years ago.
Thank you Frank. I am very happy with the profile. I am extremely impressed with how little set this wood takes.
Thank you Joel. It was great visiting with you this weekend. Are you planning on coming to the Gods Valley rendezvous?
Thank you Chuck. Cascara is characterized by its elongated leaves with very prominent veins on the underside. The wood also has a rather pungent smell.
Thank you for the compliment Shaun.
Thank you Don. I hope you are not getting tired of seeing my posts.
Thank you for your extremely generous compliments Keenan, but you have nothing to be humbled about. The juniper bow you gifted to me this past weekend is a superb piece of bowyer’s craft. I have much to learn from you my friend.
Thank you Eddie. If you decide you don’t want to mess with that stave, feel free to send it to me!
Thank you for the nice compliment Philip.
Thank you Redwasp. I do enjoy fashioning functional bows from wood. On that score I think I am in good company here!
Thank you for the compliment sulphur. Your observation about wood and bows is so true.