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Offline Gus

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Re: Houston Tx
« Reply #45 on: January 15, 2012, 01:34:53 am »
Hello heliopilot and AJMag.

Welcome aboard.

You've found one of the best sources of information geared toward the so called Primitive Arts on the web.
At least in my honest opinion.
In my short year of time here on the PA Forum I've had the pleasure to meet and deal with some of the Nicest folks I could have asked to meet.
The good folks here have a Wealth of knowledge running down most any path from Bow Building to Flint Knapping to Primitive Living in all its intricacies.

I am no expert nor am I a bowyer, though I've got a couple of shooting bows and few sharp arrow heads knapped out so far... :)
I'm out on the West side of Houston near I-10 and the West Sam Houston Toll Road.
If y'all make it out this way I'll be happy to pass a good stave into your hands and help you get started working it.

As for staves and wood in general around the Houston area.
Two good places to hunt hardwood boards are:
Houston Hardwoods:  http://www.houstonhardwoods.com/
Clark's Hardwood Lumber:  http://www.clarkshardwood.com/

I also keep my ear out for the Dreaded Wood Chippers when I out and about around town.
With the drought of the past year there are Thousands of hardwood trees being taken down and mostly chipped.
I've had some luck with stopping and picking up wood from them.
Another potential source is Tree Trimming Companies.

Yet another option are the good folks here on PA.
Every now and then folks will get together for a wood cutting party.

The next to last option for the uninitiated is Ebay.
You can find good wood on Ebay, but you can get stung as well.

The last option, at least on my list, are Some of the premium purveyors of staves on the net.
Once again there are some good ones, and there are some not so good ones.

One of the good ones, in my opinion, is Gary Davis of Rattlestick Bows.
He sells Excellent Osage Staves that are nearly Floor Tillered when you receive them.

We have started trying to have a Houston get together once a month to work on bows and what have ya and y'all are welcome to come by make shavings.
At the moment the next get together will most likely be sometime in February.
The date is yet to be determined.

Sorry didn't meat to write a book... :)

Best Regards,

-gus

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Offline aclewis3

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Re: Houston Tx
« Reply #46 on: March 12, 2012, 12:25:59 pm »
Hey Guys,

My name is Aaron and I am in the Humble Area (NE Houston). I'm just starting out with bow building and thought I'd connect with a local community of bow builders. I have my tillering tree built and my garage workshop ready for the first round of bows. I'm starting (on a budget) with a Holmegaard of red oak from Lowe's. Then I hope to make it out to the hardwood shop on 290 for some more interesting bow/backing combos. Anyways, just wanted to say Hey and if there is a get together I'd love to meet other like-minded folks. My only other obligations are my wife, college and bows. Cheers.
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Offline Gus

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Re: Houston Tx
« Reply #47 on: March 12, 2012, 06:20:59 pm »
Hello Aaron,

Welcome aboard!

Would be happy to include you in the Houston Group when we get going again.
We've not had a meet this year as of yet.
Two of the guys, which is the lion's share of the group, have new babies and my plate has been pretty full.
With that said I have a feeling that once things settle down and the weather warms a bit, the get to gethers will
get going again... :)

When you make it out this way I'll be happy to get an Osage stave into your hands to give you an alternative wood to work with.

Hope you enjoy this site and the Great Folks on it!

-gus
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Offline aclewis3

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Re: Houston Tx
« Reply #48 on: April 02, 2012, 02:20:01 pm »
To my fellow Houstonians,

With tree trimming time upon us, I am looking for insight. Does anyone know of local species of trees that make good bow wood that I should be on the lookout for? I see the occasional hardwood trunk on the trailers of tree trimmers and would love any info on local trees you guys have had success with.

Cheers,

Aaron
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Re: Houston Tx
« Reply #49 on: April 02, 2012, 06:33:08 pm »
aclewis3,

You bet.

Mulberry is a top notch local bow wood.
Crepe Myrtle is a good choice.
Elm Trees make good bow wood
Hackberry is another.
White Oak
Red Oak
Sycamore should not be over looked.

Just to name a few
And Osage starts showing up around Livingston heading north.

-gus
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Offline aclewis3

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Re: Houston Tx
« Reply #50 on: April 02, 2012, 10:51:44 pm »
Thanks Gus
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Re: Houston Tx
« Reply #51 on: May 31, 2012, 02:02:15 pm »
Hello Everybody,

Just thought I would bump this thread to the top and start getting some ideas bouncing around for a Houston Primitive Get Together.
It's been quite a wile since our last get together, and there are some new Houston Folks coming aboard P.A...

So How about we get something brewing for June?

Any ideas or preferences for a Date or Day of the week?
Like a Saturday or Sunday, what is good for everyone?
Would we want to try for June 9th or 10th?

We can get together at my place, unless someone else has a better place or wants to host.

Hope all is well!

-gus
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Offline darwin

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Re: Houston Tx
« Reply #52 on: May 31, 2012, 04:24:44 pm »
A get together would be great I work the 9th & 10th and is prefer sat but i will do what I can to make it to where ever when ever
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« Reply #53 on: June 01, 2012, 12:29:40 pm »
I'll be there if I can! We are moving to San Antonio in Sept. so we are going back and forth a lot on the weekends now.
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Offline Gus

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Re: Houston Tx
« Reply #54 on: June 01, 2012, 03:26:12 pm »
Quote from: jermcramp1 on June 01, 2012, 12:29:40 pm
I'll be there if I can! We are moving to San Antonio in Sept. so we are going back and forth a lot on the weekends now.

AH You Lucky Dog!!!
Sorry to see you leaving the Houston area, but I don't blame you a bit!!!
Hope to see you next Saturday!

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Offline Gus

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Re: Houston Tx
« Reply #55 on: June 01, 2012, 03:32:26 pm »
Okay, lets plan it for next Saturday the 9th then.

We can get going as early as folks want to.
I've got the band saw humming pretty nice so we have it available for wood work.
I have some Rock and tools available for knapping.

I'll throw something down on the smoker for us to eat. :)

Who ever is interested in coming drop me a PM and I'll send you the address.

-gus
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Offline jermcramp1

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Re: Houston Tx
« Reply #56 on: June 01, 2012, 04:04:15 pm »
Awe man we are going to meet with a realtor in SA on the 9th. But I got a few more bamboo poles and some staves I need to unload on ya if you want them, I got more than I can make and don't want to take them with me...Maybe I can drop them off next week before the meet so you can pass em around?
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Offline Gus

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Re: Houston Tx
« Reply #57 on: June 02, 2012, 04:24:31 pm »
Man, I can dig it... I wish you Good Luck with the Realtor.
Hope you find a nice place at a good price!
And at the same time sorry that y'all are leaving the area.

Would love to have your over flow.
I hope to start experimenting with some of the Boo that you gifted me, running it through the band saw to learn.

Just shout at me when you want to come by.

-gus
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Offline badcolesonbad

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Re: Houston Tx
« Reply #58 on: June 03, 2012, 03:34:50 pm »
Whats a good time for you ? Weaving a sling can be time consuming and messy . You will also need to post guards on the neighbors rock beds.
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« Reply #59 on: June 03, 2012, 03:39:29 pm »
I'd say any time after 9am.
By then I should have the Family and pets fed and wrangled into the day.

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