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Offline stash59

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Newbie from Wisconsin
« on: January 29, 2017, 06:43:57 pm »
Just wanted to make an intro! Name is Chuck. I'm currently in Wisconsin, but lived in Montana for 20 years. Been bowhunting for almost 45 years now. Shot a modern recurve back in the late 80's. Had a little success with it but wounded more animals than I could tolerate. Still loved to shoot trad. But my main hunting bow became a compound. Although I never used all of the bells and whistles that every one thinks you need to use with them.

My desire to get back into trad surfaced again and last year I shot a Samick Sage. Because I'm on disability I spend alot of time at the computer. Found some great self bow videos on YouTube. With my construction/carpentry backround I soon realized I could do this. So I've finally bought a subscription to PA and joined the forum.

I plan on starting with a boardbow beginning this winter yet. Wish me luck!!!!

Thanx

Chuck 
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Offline DC

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Re: Newbie from Wisconsin
« Reply #1 on: January 29, 2017, 06:49:13 pm »
Welcome aboard, good luck!
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Offline osage outlaw

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Re: Newbie from Wisconsin
« Reply #2 on: January 29, 2017, 06:54:10 pm »
Welcome and good luck on your build.  Post pictures of your progress and ask for advice if you need it.  There is a wealth of knowledge shared on this site.
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Re: Newbie from Wisconsin
« Reply #3 on: January 29, 2017, 07:18:50 pm »
Welcome to PA and good luck Chuck. Don't be afraid to ask questions and keep your eyes open for wood. When you shoot your bow the first time your gonna be hopelessly addicted
Bjrogg
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Offline Swampman

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Re: Newbie from Wisconsin
« Reply #4 on: January 29, 2017, 08:26:05 pm »
Welcome Chuck.  There are a lot of people on here willing to help with any questions.  You are in the right place.

Mike
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Re: Newbie from Wisconsin
« Reply #5 on: January 29, 2017, 08:55:01 pm »
Welcome Chuck, Your questions will be answered by some of the best in the world and it's a lot more relaxing hunting with sticks.
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Offline bubby

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Re: Newbie from Wisconsin
« Reply #6 on: January 29, 2017, 10:11:13 pm »
Welcome aboard, have fun building bows it is a blast, here is a build a long that might help you https://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,35312.msg464947.html#msg464947
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Offline chamookman

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Re: Newbie from Wisconsin
« Reply #7 on: January 30, 2017, 03:50:11 am »
Welcome to Our "Loony Bin" ! Bob
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Re: Newbie from Wisconsin
« Reply #8 on: January 30, 2017, 06:01:04 am »
Yep Welcome, this is a good place to start on your quest. :)
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Offline selfbow joe

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Re: Newbie from Wisconsin
« Reply #9 on: January 30, 2017, 06:34:02 am »
Welcome to the PA
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Offline ksnow

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Re: Newbie from Wisconsin
« Reply #10 on: January 30, 2017, 01:26:27 pm »
Welcome from another Wisconsinite (born and raised).  If you ever find yourself near Sheboygan, just drop me a note.

Kyle
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Offline stash59

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Re: Newbie from Wisconsin
« Reply #11 on: January 31, 2017, 12:17:41 pm »
Quote from: ksnow on January 30, 2017, 01:26:27 pm
Welcome from another Wisconsinite (born and raised).  If you ever find yourself near Sheboygan, just drop me a note.

Kyle

Thanx!!

I'm in the Rio/Colombus area. Was Raised in the Plover/Stevens Point area.
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Offline ksnow

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Re: Newbie from Wisconsin
« Reply #12 on: January 31, 2017, 12:42:25 pm »
My mom was born and raised in Columbus, I have lots of family in that area.
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Offline GB

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Re: Newbie from Wisconsin
« Reply #13 on: February 01, 2017, 02:39:37 am »
Welcome from the Fox Cities.  Don't know how far you are from Hartford, but there is a great hardwood lumberyard (Kettle Moraine Hardwoods) near it.  I've found nice hickory, hard maple, and Eastern Red Cedar boards there and their prices are good.  Avoid the red elm, though.  It's an hours drive for me and I make the trip a few times a year.  I started with a Sage, too, and they are terrific bows.  Very forgiving.  Then I started making my own and,unfortunately, chose to shoot them. ;)
Ask lots of questions before you start your board bow.  You'll get a ton of good advice from the bowyers on here.
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Offline stash59

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Re: Newbie from Wisconsin
« Reply #14 on: February 01, 2017, 11:13:36 am »
Thanx for the info GB.

ksnow maybe we can get together when you come this way sometime.

Chuck
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