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Offline BearNecessities

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Re: My First Bow
« Reply #15 on: May 04, 2017, 01:26:35 am »
There are a few of us on Vancouver island. I'm in Campbell River.

I am also in Campbell River.  Stories Beach!

You all are such a friendly bunch, thank you!  Tonight I chose my stave, drew my lines, and began the roughing out process.  I will work on it more on Friday.  I can't believe how beautiful this wood is.

Thank you all - I think I'm already addicted!

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Annie

Offline Chief RID

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Re: My First Bow
« Reply #16 on: May 04, 2017, 01:42:47 am »
I hope you can post some pics. Have fun.

Offline DC

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« Reply #17 on: May 04, 2017, 12:12:03 pm »
I'm over on Mitlenatch. Walking distance, go figure. If you need any help or tools just PM me. I also have a few spare staves :D

Offline BearNecessities

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« Reply #18 on: May 05, 2017, 01:12:50 am »
Thanks Chief RID!  I will try to remember to take pics as I go.

DC, what a small world!  Thank you for that, I will do so. :D

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Annie

Offline JW_Halverson

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« Reply #19 on: July 04, 2017, 09:27:02 pm »
Tonight I chose my stave, drew my lines, and began the roughing out process.  I will work on it more on Friday.  I can't believe how beautiful this wood is.



 :BB
Annie

If you have a soul at all, you can get lost in the grain and color of the wood easily.  It casts a spell, weaves a dream, and sings you a song your ears cannot hear but the heart will naturally harmonize.  Just let it.
Guns have triggers. Bicycles have wheels. Trees and bows have wooden limbs.

Offline Pappy

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« Reply #20 on: July 05, 2017, 09:39:58 am »
Welcome Annie, and yes it is additive for most. ;) Good luck , look forward to seeing you progress.
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Offline shofu

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« Reply #21 on: July 05, 2017, 09:56:18 am »
Welcome Annie!
I am on VI also - Cowichan Valley. Best of luck and I am happy to help in any way I can (like directing you to someone who knows more!)
Cheers,
George
Cheers,
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Offline Pat B

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« Reply #22 on: July 05, 2017, 10:07:08 am »
Welcome Annie. You've come to the right place and are fortunate to have so many good bowyers near you. Ask lots of questions(here and there) post lots of pics and enjoy the ride. It's nice to have another female in our midst. Might nock the hard edges off of some of these guys.  :OK
Make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes!    Pat Brennan  Brevard, NC

Offline ntvbowyer1969

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« Reply #23 on: July 06, 2017, 11:40:36 pm »
Good luck,have fun,and welcome to the party...and get ready for it to take over your whole being..lol

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« Reply #24 on: July 07, 2017, 02:40:26 am »
I'm at least 400 bows into this game and still going strong :)
It sounds like you have some good people to teach you. I learnt it all through trial and error, which was fun but a good teacher is worth their weight in gold.

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Re: My First Bow
« Reply #25 on: July 07, 2017, 02:50:30 am »
Yew is beautiful to work with, it's like having two different woods in the one piece, caramel and cream... just don't start trying to eat it as it's toxic!
Del
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Offline JW_Halverson

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Re: My First Bow
« Reply #26 on: July 08, 2017, 07:49:39 pm »
Yew is beautiful to work with, it's like having two different woods in the one piece, caramel and cream... just don't start trying to eat it as it's toxic!
Del

And toxophilic!
Guns have triggers. Bicycles have wheels. Trees and bows have wooden limbs.