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Offline bowmo

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Workin on punch notching again
« on: May 15, 2015, 02:15:52 pm »
And yea I changed my name.....and I don't know how I feel about that. I would know, but someone stole my mood ring.

Anyway, it seems more fitting since I don't make bows very often anymore.

More punch notch practice. The wide dogleg would be all abo if I had been braver and used an antler punch instead of copper but baby steps I guess.








Offline Sasquatch

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Re: Workin on punch notching again
« Reply #1 on: May 15, 2015, 03:59:27 pm »
Nice job on that punch knotching.  Some people use steel welding rods.

Offline Outbackbob48

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Re: Workin on punch notching again
« Reply #2 on: May 16, 2015, 08:09:01 am »
Nate, you been lookin over my shoulder :o ;D, I use a small dia. welding rod beat flat with a slight knotch, works real well for me. Bob

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  • Paul Wolfe. Springtown, TX
Re: Workin on punch notching again
« Reply #3 on: May 16, 2015, 04:46:56 pm »
Nice collection. Your gonna make me wanna try some Thebes. Too late, I already wanna.
When you come upon a track or trail you do not know, follow it to the point of knowing.

Offline bowmo

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Re: Workin on punch notching again
« Reply #4 on: May 18, 2015, 12:42:23 pm »
Oh man Paul...do it! I'm sure yours would blow mine away.

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  • Paul Wolfe. Springtown, TX
Re: Workin on punch notching again
« Reply #5 on: May 18, 2015, 09:03:58 pm »
Don't underscore yourself Daniel! Your making some fine stuff. I've finally reached the point where I can say, I've been doing this for a long time. And if you'll notice, everything I make is pretty much done in the same style flake wise. Anyway, you'll develop skills you won't even notice as you go along. What a ride, aye ;D?
 Just so ya know, I couldn't get anything out of that rock you sent me. I tell ya, I have some challenging rock here but that stuff was above and beyond what I could work with. If you can make something out of it, hats off :).
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Offline bowmo

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Re: Workin on punch notching again
« Reply #6 on: May 18, 2015, 09:42:51 pm »
Nothing!? Man living in a rockless state must really be honing my skills cuz I think I could have managed to get several out it. Especially the smaller Mill Creek pieces. Did you try those?

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  • Paul Wolfe. Springtown, TX
Re: Workin on punch notching again
« Reply #7 on: May 18, 2015, 09:58:02 pm »
I got a couple little point but nothing to brag about.
When you come upon a track or trail you do not know, follow it to the point of knowing.

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Re: Workin on punch notching again
« Reply #8 on: May 19, 2015, 01:17:00 am »
 8)
Any critter tastes good with enough butter on it.

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