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Offline Crogacht

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Re: Hazelnut bow build-a-long
« Reply #255 on: May 04, 2014, 05:50:36 pm »
I didn't think that folks were still reading this post so what a nice surprise. Thank you all for the compliments!

We're still reading it!

Offline lebhuntfish

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Re: Hazelnut bow build-a-long (fixed pictures)
« Reply #256 on: May 05, 2014, 12:04:48 am »
I have read it three times within the last 2 days! Very good and I have learned a lot. I will be following your tillering process. On the bows I am currently working on. Thank you!
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Offline campx

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Re: Hazelnut bow build-a-long (fixed pictures)
« Reply #257 on: May 06, 2014, 10:27:44 am »
I just keep coming back to this thread, musta read the buildalong part 25 times now.  I have a stave of hazelnut, 84 inches long, that has been drying since last October.  Not sure what Im gonna do with it yet......I'm thinking looooooong flatbow.  This thread has taught me so much, it could be the best buildalong Ive found.  Thank you!

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Re: Hazelnut bow build-a-long (fixed pictures)
« Reply #258 on: May 11, 2014, 08:51:38 pm »
Wow just wow....

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Re: Hazelnut bow build-a-long
« Reply #259 on: May 12, 2014, 11:23:12 am »
I didn't think that folks were still reading this post so what a nice surprise. Thank you all for the compliments!
Yep, your ba is still being read.  In my case, over 'n' over again. 
Your results, however, will likely not be duplicated by this poster.  But they certainly are impressive!
... alone in distant woods or fields, in unpretending sproutlands or pastures tracked by rabbits, even in a bleak and, to most, cheerless day .... .  I suppose that this value, in my case, is equivalent to what others get by churchgoing & prayer.  Hank Thoreau, 1857

Offline JayRob

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Re: Hazelnut bow build-a-long (fixed pictures)
« Reply #260 on: July 02, 2014, 12:26:55 pm »
Looks amazing. Good job :)

Offline Billinthedesert

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Re: Hazelnut bow build-a-long (fixed pictures)
« Reply #261 on: September 08, 2014, 02:00:14 pm »
Gordon, I am so pleased to find this thread after several years being away from bowbuilding. Your bows have always set such a high benchmark.
I cut a vine maple stave the other day up near McKenzie Pass, and though immediately of you.

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Re: Hazelnut bow build-a-long (fixed pictures)
« Reply #262 on: October 28, 2014, 04:19:47 pm »
I can't believe folks are still reading this build-a-long. I am humbled, thank you for all your kind words.
Gordon

Offline lebhuntfish

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Re: Hazelnut bow build-a-long (fixed pictures)
« Reply #263 on: October 28, 2014, 08:33:05 pm »
Gordon, I read this all the time. At least twice a week. It's kinda like watching a movie, you always pick out something different every time you see it. It's very well done and written. Thanks again, Patrick
Once an Eagle Scout, always an Eagle Scout!

Missouri, where all the best wood is! Well maybe not the straightest!

Building a bow has been the most rewarding, peaceful, and frustrating things I have ever made with my own two hands!

Offline Bowyer3

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Re: Hazelnut bow build-a-long (fixed pictures)
« Reply #264 on: February 14, 2015, 03:41:17 pm »
Gordon,
Just finished reading your BA today.  It is very helpful.  I have made 8 bows and have taught some others how.  This will help me reach a new level.
God Bless,
Perry

Offline JayRob

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Re: Hazelnut bow build-a-long (fixed pictures)
« Reply #265 on: February 19, 2015, 09:02:04 pm »
beautiful bow!

Offline Blayne

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Re: Hazelnut bow build-a-long (fixed pictures)
« Reply #266 on: October 31, 2015, 12:32:13 am »
I just harvested my first Hazel today, put it in the search, and this popped up! Holy cow, such inspiration! Thanks for doing this BA. We have loads of Hazel around here, so if it makes a good bow, I am very happy!
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