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Stone Age Witch Hazel (updated 1/18)
ricktrojanowski:
Next the stave was split using antler tines and a rock. Antler tines provided by Jamie (I can't manage to shoot a doe let alone anything with tools on its head) The tension side was saved and the bottom discarded.
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ricktrojanowski:
The basic layout was next. I used a piece of burnt wood to draw a centerline on the stave. Then using a piece of bark as a gauge I marked the edges of the bow with a obs. scraper. I didn't want to use a tape measure so I don't have any numbers on length or width. The width is about two of my thumbs( about 1 5/8) and the length is up to my chin (maybe 60- 62 inches). I cut to the lines with the big axe and the nice smaller ones.
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ricktrojanowski:
Then Jamie and Mike stood around looking at me as if I were some kind of idiot. ;D. More to come. Next I will reduce the stave to floor tiller dimensions. Bind it to something to keep it from twisting to H@$!. And let dry.
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Pat B:
Cool! I've got plenty of Hamamelis virginiana along my creek. I've got antler tines, a few stone tools. What the heck am I waiting for! :o ::)
Thanks for posting your project. You've got the best teacher available. ;) Looking forward to your progress. 8) Pat
jamie:
im very impressed with both ricks enthusiasm and the witch hazel. seems very dense, similar to cornus florida. peace
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