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Offline jeffp51

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Re: 2015 Primitive Archer bow trade works in progress
« Reply #465 on: May 21, 2015, 02:05:47 am »
If the bow I ship breaks, even in the first year, I would want to know about it, and would do my best to send another.  I have option D (A broke, and I am skipping B and C for now, because D is better wood) down to floor tiller.  Laid out and reduced option E some tonight.  One of these is going to work, and I will know a lot more about siberian elm before I am done. F and G look like good wood too.
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Offline lebhuntfish

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Re: 2015 Primitive Archer bow trade works in progress
« Reply #466 on: May 21, 2015, 09:37:24 am »
Quote from: jeffp51 on May 21, 2015, 02:05:47 am
If the bow I ship breaks, even in the first year, I would want to know about it, and would do my best to send another.

+1 for sure! Patrick
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Re: 2015 Primitive Archer bow trade works in progress
« Reply #467 on: May 21, 2015, 05:11:51 pm »
I guarantee my bows against material failure for a year and work with people as much as I can after that. Accidents happen and sometimes you can stop just a couple test shots short of a break ;)
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Offline JonW

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Re: 2015 Primitive Archer bow trade works in progress
« Reply #468 on: May 21, 2015, 07:08:05 pm »
The only thing I will guarantee is that Josh will get a bow. No matter how many he breaks. :D I may have to make a few but that is the fun in it. I was due for an explosion as it had been awhile. Keeps you from getting the big head.
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Offline bushboy

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Re: 2015 Primitive Archer bow trade works in progress
« Reply #469 on: May 23, 2015, 01:50:31 pm »
Tough break jon,happen to me in the 2013 trade,sucks!well got plan A all finished.just have to make a string. Little peek,elm bark wrap and strike plate.
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Offline JoJoDapyro

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Re: 2015 Primitive Archer bow trade works in progress
« Reply #470 on: May 23, 2015, 02:28:00 pm »
Wow. Looks sweet. I think I may do a little this and that to mine as well. I'm not quite satisfied yet. I want my guy to be happy as a two peckered billy goat.
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Offline sleek

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Re: 2015 Primitive Archer bow trade works in progress
« Reply #471 on: May 23, 2015, 02:29:46 pm »
Now that came out about perfect!
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Offline E. Jensen

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Re: 2015 Primitive Archer bow trade works in progress
« Reply #472 on: May 24, 2015, 12:50:02 am »
Would a sapling bow be appropriate for the swap?  I remember hearing people say that red oak board bows were not encouraged so I wasn't sure about what is expected.  My plan A osage and plan B osage are being stubborn, and time is ticking.  But I have  a pretty nice elm sapling that might be a little easier to complete by the deadline.  Tell me straight what you guys think thanks.
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Re: 2015 Primitive Archer bow trade works in progress
« Reply #473 on: May 24, 2015, 02:24:53 am »
If you put your all into it I don't think anyone here would have a problem with what they got. Me personally, I would be happy with whatever someone decided to make for me. Anyone that feels different can chime in. But I doubt there are any.
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Re: 2015 Primitive Archer bow trade works in progress
« Reply #474 on: May 24, 2015, 02:50:25 am »
Red oak makes great bows and saplings actually suit the tension/compression values of a lot of species of wood. Especially elm!
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Offline J05H

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« Reply #475 on: May 24, 2015, 02:56:03 am »
As long as you do your best, I'm sure anyone involved in this trade would be happy.
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Offline sleek

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Re: 2015 Primitive Archer bow trade works in progress
« Reply #476 on: May 24, 2015, 11:02:10 am »
I would be tickled to get an elm sapling bow! Not saying that to be nice, really, elm saplings make the best.  Red oak? Hey, if you know what you are doing red oak makes wonderful bows as well. They get a bad wrap because beginners use them and you can imagine what begginers do to them...
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Offline E. Jensen

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Re: 2015 Primitive Archer bow trade works in progress
« Reply #477 on: May 24, 2015, 11:08:43 am »
Copy that guys.  I'll see what progress I can make this week. 
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Offline Gaur

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Re: 2015 Primitive Archer bow trade works in progress
« Reply #478 on: May 24, 2015, 11:36:22 pm »
What is the shipping deadline again? 

In Thailand now.  Got some nice wood to bring home.  Need to get my Tradgang trade done first and then onto this one. 

Bows are looking good. Sorry about the break Jon.  Good of you to make another.
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Offline lebhuntfish

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Re: 2015 Primitive Archer bow trade works in progress
« Reply #479 on: May 25, 2015, 02:30:31 am »
August 15th, Guar! Its getting closer every day! Patrick
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