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Offline alwayslookin

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New guy saying Hello
« on: January 11, 2015, 07:24:40 pm »
Well I finally signed up I've been a lurker for at least a year. I live in Florida some bow wood but not what I hear about on here.  I started out slow. Made a couple that blew up at 20 inches (was erc in my defense). So then I just read every book I could find about primitive archery. Slowly I made two shooter but not I was trying for all low weight. Ones a 65 long bow shape  30lbs ish didn't put a finish on it because I never thought it would last. I am currently working on a 68 mulberry stiff handle I was trying 50lbs plus. I think that I will be shy a bit. I was thinking about heat treat but wanted to see what you think about heat treating wood it's all sapwood very thick rings feels good though. A lot  of deflex  though most natural  I think but I could have put some in bending it when it was wet in the middle still. Went to put the handle in a noticed it was wet still inside. Let me know what u think about the tiller. It won't let me post a picture I'll will when I figure it out.
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Offline duke3192

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Re: New guy saying Hello
« Reply #1 on: January 11, 2015, 07:36:36 pm »
Post some info about where you are and what you are trying to accomplish. I am in central Fl. and there are several primitive archers scattered all over Fl. just ask.
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Offline alwayslookin

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« Reply #2 on: January 11, 2015, 08:01:16 pm »
Thanks duke I'm about 45 minutes west of Tampa. I'd like this one to be at least fifty pounds.  After that I just wanna continue making as many as I can. I haven't figured out how to post pic's  I think I have to take them again at a lower mega pixel.
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Offline IdahoMatt

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Re: New guy saying Hello
« Reply #3 on: January 11, 2015, 10:21:26 pm »
Welcome to the fun.  Can't wait to see your work.   :)

Offline Drewster

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Re: New guy saying Hello
« Reply #4 on: January 11, 2015, 10:49:15 pm »
Welcome, glad to have you join in the most fun you'll have being addicted.  Looking forward to seeing your pics. 
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Offline alwayslookin

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« Reply #5 on: January 12, 2015, 12:13:14 am »
What's the largest picture you can post.
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Offline bubby

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Re: New guy saying Hello
« Reply #6 on: January 12, 2015, 12:20:23 am »
Welcome, if you use photobucket it sizes the pics and its free
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« Reply #7 on: January 12, 2015, 10:18:11 am »
Yep, I use photobucket. Can do everything from my phone.

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« Reply #8 on: January 12, 2015, 10:53:06 am »
Welcome, looking forward to seeing some of your work. I think you will like it here, very sharing bunch. :)
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« Reply #9 on: January 12, 2015, 10:59:20 am »
I think you will like it here, very sharing bunch. :)
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Re: New guy saying Hello
« Reply #10 on: January 12, 2015, 11:46:29 am »
Hello and welcome to PA!

Another FL member!  Glad to see it.  Don't waste anymore time in trying to find someone to spend some hands on time with.  Makes a huge difference. 

FL is a big place, where are ya?  I'm in Naples.
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Offline paoliguy

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Re: New guy saying Hello
« Reply #11 on: January 12, 2015, 12:49:20 pm »
I am no where near Florida but welcome to you anyways!

Offline alwayslookin

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Re: New guy saying Hello
« Reply #12 on: January 12, 2015, 12:53:43 pm »
Thank you gentlemen  for the welcoming. I feel like a member already since I've been scouring  the forum for a year. Now you all know me. I'm near Tampa. I'm gonna try photo bucket once I go on lunch.
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Offline alwayslookin

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« Reply #13 on: January 12, 2015, 01:12:13 pm »
I don't see a place to resize it on photobucket. Am I missing something anyone can chime in on I can take the photo in a lower quality if any one knows the actual maximum picture size
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Offline JoJoDapyro

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Re: New guy saying Hello
« Reply #14 on: January 12, 2015, 01:19:43 pm »
I believe I resize to 480X640. I think...

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