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Offline JonW

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Re: Another Invitational 2016 Bow Trade...
« Reply #225 on: February 08, 2016, 07:42:49 am »
Arvin we set that date to give everyone ample opportunity to get their bow completed. Secondly we thought it would be neat if everyone got their bow around the same time and we could all post pics together. I will have mine finished way before the date and I admit it will be hard to wait. :)

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Re: Another Invitational 2016 Bow Trade...
« Reply #226 on: February 08, 2016, 09:17:39 am »
IF I get done early (unlikely), it won't be hard to wait. Will just shoot the snot out of it!  >:D
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« Reply #227 on: February 08, 2016, 10:54:37 am »
Ok I guess I will wait till June . I will be out of state during that time and so I guess I will mail it from the road somewhere. Plan on being up north where it is cool in July - August. May get to see some of you yanks this summer. Looking forward to it. Going to try to do some of y'all's trad shoots. Need to start looking for shoots north at that time. Later on maybe you guys can tell me the ones not to miss.   
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Re: Another Invitational 2016 Bow Trade...
« Reply #228 on: February 08, 2016, 11:57:15 am »
Ok I guess I will wait till June . I will be out of state during that time and so I guess I will mail it from the road somewhere. Plan on being up north where it is cool in July - August. May get to see some of you yanks this summer. Looking forward to it. Going to try to do some of y'all's trad shoots. Need to start looking for shoots north at that time. Later on maybe you guys can tell me the ones not to miss.   
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Arvin - MOJAM is in Marshall, MO in July.  Though it's never been noted for cool weather, it's likely less oppressive than the Texas Heat you are accustomed to!  Several of us will be there and would welcome you happily...

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Re: Another Invitational 2016 Bow Trade...
« Reply #229 on: February 08, 2016, 12:29:04 pm »
One limb is reflexed a bit and other deflexed. Handle and/or limbs need to be moved as string just barely passes through handle.
Planning to add tip overlays at some point.

Here's the plan.
+++ Even out limbs (reflex)
+++ Deflex handle
+++ Low brace
+++ Align tips with handle
+++ Flip tips
+++ Add tip overlays
+++ Final tillering

Thanks for reading and looking forward to recommends.

Thanks, guys, for inputs. Above now reflects where am headed.

Now to get rid of this head cold. Just not motivated at the moment.
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... 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

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Re: Another Invitational 2016 Bow Trade...
« Reply #230 on: February 08, 2016, 01:31:20 pm »
Six shots of whiskey Mike....

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Re: Another Invitational 2016 Bow Trade...
« Reply #231 on: February 08, 2016, 02:26:25 pm »
Six shots of whiskey Mike....

Need lotsa liquid. So may sub with 6 beers. And it's past noon!!
« Last Edit: February 08, 2016, 02:42:31 pm by Knoll »
... 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

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Re: Another Invitational 2016 Bow Trade...
« Reply #232 on: February 08, 2016, 03:46:49 pm »
I used to work with a girl that had her own treatment for a cold. Two Neo-citrans and three ounces of rye whiskey. She swore that when she woke up three days later her cold was gone :-\

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Re: Another Invitational 2016 Bow Trade...
« Reply #233 on: February 08, 2016, 07:05:40 pm »
Well, the beer didn't help much and not able to sleep.   :(   So, might as well put up some pics. Floor tiller status . . . . . .


Here's the limb that has bit of deflex.   



 And the limb with bit of reflex.

« Last Edit: February 08, 2016, 07:31:15 pm by Knoll »
... 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

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Re: Another Invitational 2016 Bow Trade...
« Reply #234 on: February 08, 2016, 08:15:26 pm »
I realize after getting out of the navy my alcohol tollerences have dropped a smidge.... well a lot really but i have founfld that when mixed with bow making, in my case anyway, the results can be disastrous.
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Re: Another Invitational 2016 Bow Trade...
« Reply #235 on: February 08, 2016, 08:22:41 pm »
Sleek I say practice, practice, practice...

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Re: Another Invitational 2016 Bow Trade...
« Reply #236 on: February 08, 2016, 08:23:41 pm »
Sleek I say practice, practice, practice...

seconded
... 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 lebhuntfish

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Re: Another Invitational 2016 Bow Trade...
« Reply #237 on: February 09, 2016, 12:26:42 am »
I like to have a few drinks while working on bows. But for some reason I stop building bows after so many drinks. I guess if I drank more I would build more bows but if I built more bows I would drink more.  Now I don't know what to do...
Guess I'll have to  practice, practice,  practice!  :laugh:

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Re: Another Invitational 2016 Bow Trade...
« Reply #238 on: February 09, 2016, 06:23:45 am »
A cold beer is not a must but while on the heat bench it sure helps the time pass!  Arvin
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Re: Another Invitational 2016 Bow Trade...
« Reply #239 on: February 09, 2016, 06:28:19 am »
What are the dates of Mojam? Hopefully not the same as IBO world shoot. Would love to attend. Arvin
Well I'll say!!  Osage is king!!