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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: wildkatt on May 19, 2011, 06:32:48 pm
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OK. Times getting near. So how many trade bows have been received. Just curious, Inquiring minds want to know. LOL
Katt
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I haven't got mine yet. I haven't sent mine either. It will be ready in a week or two.
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i havent had time to work on mine in a while now
went to the calssic,then its turkey season here for me now
maybe in another week i will have time to finish mine up
and also post pics of my trade bow ;)
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Mines shipped!!!
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Received mine a month back already and still working on one to send (just broke #3 so getting a bit nervous and feeling like the 4th of July is breathing down my neck ;D)
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Mine has been sent,still waiting to recieve :)
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;D I too have sent mine and waiting lol ;D
Katt
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Good things are worth waiting for. Our mailman is a bow hunter, maybe he's shooting it in.
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;D
Katt
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You guys crack me up. ;D
My trade bow is in the finishing stage. This weekend the rawhide will go on followed by snakeskin when that is dry. Not too long now. :)
George
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Received mine, mine'll go into tillering this weekend.
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Mine was sent, waiting to receive ......real bummer too, only got about 50 or so layin around ::) ::) ::) ;D
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received my bow(s) in march from grunt.
pix here
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,24355.120.html
the one im making is still in the works.
a bunch o pals are having our annual "mini bowjam" out at a pals farm memorial day weeknd.
hoe to have 'er just about finished by then.
yes july 4th is beginning to feel way too close...
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Haven't sent, haven't received. Almost done, first one came out 5lbs light, so started another.
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Haven't recieved mine, but I haven't sent one yet either. I'm hoping to finish up my trade bow this week and shoot it at the NCTAC shoot next weekend, but that might be a little ambitious.
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Mine is done but im still shooting it. will probably have it in the mail the week after the 27th.
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Fer crying in the soup, Katt, I'm working on your bow! Keep yer kilt on!
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Uh-oh, did I let the Katt outa the bag?
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Got mine thanks Katt! Just got my tillering done she is right where I want her now just need to shoot it for a while and do the finishing touches. I know its been said before but man I am really liking the way this Oceanspray (ironwood) feels and shoots I am really liking this bow! gonna be hard to let her go. :'( but she is going to a great home!!
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My "hobby" time has been drastically reduced over the past couple months, so mine is not done yet. I'm hoping it'll be done in a couple of weeks.
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;D LOL
Katt
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I have not received, or sent one yet. I'm about to the shooting in phase, then finish, and shipment.
Tattoo Dave
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Mine is going out this week have not received yet -Hammertime
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My trade bow is an Eastern Woodland style(Cherokee) locust bow. She's tillered with tempered belly and single side nocks. Today I added a bit of color and the first hand rubbing of bear grease. Should be ready to ship in a week or two.
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I got mine today from Dvshunter. 59 1/2" long, 1 3/8" at the fade, 1/2" tips. Dvshunter as pics of it in the let the games begin thread. I'll post the Full draw Monday or Tuesday when I'm not working. Thanks David it's a beautiful bow.
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im waiting till july 3rd >:D
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I have a couple potential trade bows in the works :)
I received mine a couple weeks ago, and that reminded me to get my butt in gear.
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im waiting till july 3rd >:D
That's funny. ;D I'm so slow it might be July 3, but you don't have that excuse. O, and I received my bow from Bub already. Thanks again.
George
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Just a bit of a tease. Showing off the whole bow might tip off the recipient! ;)
single side nocks...
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/PATradeBow2011001.jpg)
...rattan handle wrap...
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/PATradeBow2011002.jpg)
...and toasted belly...
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/PATradeBow2011003.jpg)
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looks nice!
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Thanks. I'll post more pics after she is mailed off, hopefully this week.
She shoots very well too! I put a bunch of arrows through her today. Amazing how little hand shock these bows have and how well they shoot. The only finish on this bow is hand rubbed bear grease.
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Now that sir, is a bow
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That bow is amazing, Pat. I've got mine tillered out, and finished the nock overlays yesterday. Just need to do some finish work to get her ready to shoot this weekend. I should have it in the mail within a couple of weeks.
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Sent two, recieved none. Im gonna interrogate the mailman he shoots also. Hope Pat B sent his to West Ky ;D
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The only finish on this bow is hand rubbed bear grease.
That explains why the dog in the last picture has that "I'm gonna lick you" look!!!
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I sent my bow off last Saturday. No word from the new owner yet???? I hope it arrived ok?? ??? ???
i
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Thanks guys. I have had 2 successful locust bows lately. Both are Eastern Woodland style bows. Maybe I should stick with them.
John, Lucy Brown don't mess with none of my stuff unless I give it to her. Not like any other dog I've owned.
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I sent my bow off last Saturday. No word from the new owner yet???? I hope it arrived ok?? ??? ???
Did you track and confirm? Has it arrived by now?
i
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I put the 8th coat of tru-oil on mine yesterday. It's shining like a new car. I picked out a piece of leather for the grip and hope to have it finished this week. Then I can send it to .......... ............ ;D
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I was home with a sick young'un today, so I was able to get mine stained, put my handle wrap on, and put a couple of coats on it. Gonna put as many arrows through her as possible this weekend to make sure it's not gonna 'splode and ship it out next week (hopefully).
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Put about 100 shots through my trade bow this last weekend, I really like this bow! I will be working on some finish work this week ;D Ill post up pics soon.
Josh
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I havnt sent mine out yet.
Nor have I received one yet, I am willing to wait.
I did post a photo of it a while back.
It needs another coat of finish but other wise is ready to go!
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:)
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Sounds like I better get a stave picked out and get to work.
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Sounds like I better get a stave picked out and get to work.
:o :o :o :o
Slacker! >:D
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Its been good fun watching the progress and the final bows made for the trade. I almost joined this year but I knew I had so many irons in the fire that I didn't want to stress about the deadline and I live in Thailand so the shipping is a little bit of a problem ;). But I'll try for next year.
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Havent sent or recieved. Plan on working on it a good bit Monday...good Lord willing and the creek dont rise.
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Havent sent or recieved. Plan on working on it a good bit Monday...good Lord willing and the creek dont rise.
justin, ive heard of guys knapping under water(seriously)
maybe you could be the first to tiller a bow under water >:D ;D
i plan on working on mine one day soon ;),but not to soon
after all its spring time in minnesaota after a real long hard winter,the days are gorgeous,evrythings getting green again
and the bike hasnt been ridin much at all since last fall(only twice so far this year)
a guy has to have priorities after all
besides we have untill the 4th of July to get them mailed off
so " " you will just have to wait untill i feel good and ready,or way behind schedule, for me to finish it up >:D
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Can't get enough speed up under water to break the gray/green beast.
It'll take me til then to finish. Throw in a birthday party and an anniversary between then and now. Hickory shoot this weekend. I got a looooot of scraping to do between now and then.
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I will be shipping this out next week.
(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/SDC13769.jpg)
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Well I picked a tree, felled it, roughed out a nice stave, dried it and I'm going along on the floor tiller. I'ts bending and I'm shredding sinew when I can. I'll be laying it soon so it'll have time to cure! Have not received my bow yet but will give lots of pics when I do, getting kinda excited!
I'll keep you guys in touch!¸
Cheers, ¸
Matt
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; :)
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Here is a braced pic and full draw pic of my trade bow I will be sending out soon.
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/PATradeBow2011002-1.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/PATradeBow2011003-1.jpg)
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I got to fondle Pat's bow for a little while Friday. Let me say, the person that's getting this one is a very lucky person.
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I got to fondle Pat's bow for a little while Friday. Let me say, the person that's getting this one is a very lucky person.
There are no doubts about that fact...beautiful bow Pat.
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sweet bow Pat, those really are smooth shooters, I really like those style of bow, Bub
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Thanks Lee and Bud. I have started really liking this style bow also...and I'm getting better with locust! ;D
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That looks Great Pat! I agree one lucky guy out there and he dont even know it yet ;D
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Haven't made one yet and haven't received one either. I'll have time in a couple weeks. I've got lots of seasoned staves... the hardest part is picking one!
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Haven't received mine yet but also haven't sent mine out yet. Mine should be ready to go out next week sometime. I'll post some pictures on here just before shipping. It's turning out nice so far, actually used a maple board with some of the straightest grain I've found in a maple board. Backed with rawhide and did a paddle bow design, 2.5" tapering down to .5" at the tips. Bow is a little heavy right now though, the person it's for requested 45# or higher, but right now it's pulling around 65# so I'd like to get that down to at least 55#. I know alot of people say rawhide doesn't add draw weight to a bow but this thing was pulling 55#'s before I put the rawhide on. I did have a little issue with the tips so I cut those down about 1" on each side, which should have added about 5#'s and I think the other 5#'s were a result of the rawhide.
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Haven't received mine yet but also haven't sent mine out yet. Mine should be ready to go out next week sometime. I'll post some pictures on here just before shipping. It's turning out nice so far, actually used a maple board with some of the straightest grain I've found in a maple board. Backed with rawhide and did a paddle bow design, 2.5" tapering down to .5" at the tips. Bow is a little heavy right now though, the person it's for requested 45# or higher, but right now it's pulling around 65# so I'd like to get that down to at least 55#. I know alot of people say rawhide doesn't add draw weight to a bow but this thing was pulling 55#'s before I put the rawhide on. I did have a little issue with the tips so I cut those down about 1" on each side, which should have added about 5#'s and I think the other 5#'s were a result of the rawhide.
Sounds like a nice bow, I would suggest that if you can get it down closer to the person you are building fors draw weight it would be a good idea. I know we said get as close to the specified draw as possible but if its 10 pounds heavier than what the person you are building for has asked for they may not be able to enjoy as much as they would if it was closer to what they asked for, for all we know they have had an injury and the most they can shoot without hurting themself is 45 pounds. Chances are thats not the case, OR maybe you are just trying to throw us off with the bows weight ;D Just a thought ;)
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Still sitting on mine. Mostly just keep forgetting to take it to work with me so I can get it in the mail.
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dang that must be a wide bow Jon ive heard of paddle bows but not chair bows >:D
also heard of people being an axe handle wide across the rear end ...but i guess on this site we could say a bow length across tush :D
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dang that must be a wide bow Jon ive heard of paddle bows but not chair bows >:D
also heard of people being an axe handle wide across the rear end ...but i guess on this site we could say a bow length across tush :D
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Hoping to have mine in the mail on her way to her new owner on Monday. I have 2 small last details that need some finishing up and then into the tube!
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Shipped mine this A.M. The recipient will have it Friday. Insured and delivery confermation. ;D
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Shipped mine this A.M. The recipient will have it Friday. Insured and delivery confermation. ;D
Good idea...think I'll do the same!
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Shipped mine this A.M. The recipient will have it Friday. Insured and delivery confermation. ;D
How do you go about figuring out a insurance cost refund if broke? And can you prove its worth the price decided if broke? Thanks just curious
Josh
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Dunno Josh, not sure what the current going reimbursement rate is for "priceless" ;D
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I asked them at the post office about proveing the value, and the guy said it would be real tough, I ship mine in a pvc pipe and pad the ends befor capping it off, the crush rating on that is pretty high, and sent priority it dont get kicked aroud as much, Bub
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I put fragile and it went priority. Really didn't know what to put on the value insured, but at least it something to stand on if it does get broke. Besides. Something is better than nothing 8)
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well mine is shipped..and i am waiting...the only trouble is that i am moving next week so i will be having fun with mail..LOL..
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I asked about insurance and the PO told me that I would have to show a reciept to prove the value. I told them I didn't have a receipt since I made it. They told me I couldn't insure it then. Somebody should be getting a white PVC tube from Indiana any day now. Hope you like it.
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I asked about insurance and the PO told me that I would have to show a reciept to prove the value. I told them I didn't have a receipt since I made it. They told me I couldn't insure it then. Somebody should be getting a white PVC tube from Indiana any day now. Hope you like it.
my brother works for USPS
he once told me as far as they are concerned,if its hand made its worthless :-\
he also said becuase of that that i shouldnt even waste my money insuring items i ship
becuase if i were to file a claim,odds are they would never pay out just for the fact it is hand made
so i never insure anything i ship
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I never insure any things(bows, arrows, etc) I ship. I do ship USPS, Priority with delivery comfirmation. With priority mail fewer hands touch your package in shipping and with delivery confirmation it can be tracked.
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OK Times almost up (lol) So far as near as i can tell most everybody it happy with the bows they have received. So far this bow trade has been a great idea and im glad i participated.Still waiting for mine but i will be happy the bow i receive knowing that the person that made it put their time and energy in making it and did the best job they could. That being said. Im in for next year. LOL >:D
Katt
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Still working on mine to send (company trips are killing me) and still waiting to recieve.
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I found a suspicious package at the door the other day. Local bomb squad signed off on it, actually their dog lifted his leg on it. I got it open, but it seemed to be jammed full of styrofoam and duct tape. I immediately signed on to PA Forum and searched for a duct tape backed stryro bow thread but didn't get any hits. Back to the drawing board. I pulled out my pocket knife and started carefully cutting away at the duct tape. Half an hour and two knife sharpenings later I retired to the shop for a tomahawk and a makeshift machete ground out of an old leaf spring from a two ton 1936 Dodge grain truck.
By the time I had hacked thru all the duct tape, the room was covered with shreds of styrofoam so that it looked like I'd left the windows open thru a South Dakota Blizzard!!! And that's pretty darn appropriate because it was CHRISTMAS!!!! The only thing missing was the famous leg lamp standing in the window!
SA (a.k.a. Shawn Acker) has turned out a fine osage piece with snakeskins from Criveraville. He claims it is 45# draw, but it feels a bit more than that and it sure seems to handle the ash arrows matched to my 50# everyday shooter. There are a number of choices that diverged from what I would have done with the stave, but SA is more than willing to discuss why he made the choices he did to turn out this bow. In the end, not only will I have a fine bow to shoot, but I'm also going to learn from another bowyer, AND I've made a new friend. I call that a nice trifecta. Pictures coming!
I'm really pleased with what I received, I hope everyone else is as pleased with what they receive.
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Shipped out my trade bow this morning so be on the look out xxxxxxxxxx ;D
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i am hoping its to some one that likes to hunt blacktails with it.. :D :D
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GOT MINE DONE FINNALY WORKS BEEN KILLIN ME I WANNA PUT A COUPLE HINDERD SHOTS THRU IT MAKE SURE THEN IM GONNA SHIP IT BROCK
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Finished tillering and sanding yesterday I just need to get my beeswax and oil on it and decide if I want to put a leather cover on the handle or leave that for the recipient to decide. Probably shoot a few hundred shots through this weekend to test it out :)
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Started and abandoned a pyramid oak bow, too light. Started an osage flatbow, but it has enough grain reversals that it will need to be tillered with sandpaper and scrapers - not enough time. Started on my next osage stave, but the back of the bow is slightly cupped and it will take forever to chase a growthring with a shallow gouge chisel. Found a roughed out osage ELB standing in the corner that I had forgotten and I've now got the bad kink steamed and bending to line up the string thru the handle. Oy vay, why do I always wait until the last minute!?!?!?!
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I hear ya I always wait till the last minute on most stuff too :-[ but just do what you can and if its late your in BIG trouble! lol ;D ;)
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Well my recipient got thier bow today so I hope to hear how they like it when they have time ;D
Josh
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My recipient got his 3 weeks ago. Aint heard a word. I know it was delivered because of the confernation. I thought it looked and shot nice. :-\ I guess he didn't like it and just don't want to say anything ???
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My recipient got his 3 weeks ago. Aint heard a word. I know it was delivered because of the confernation. I thought it looked and shot nice. :-\ I guess he didn't like it and just don't want to say anything ???
Have you pmed that person and ask if they recieved there bow? I had a post man drop a package at the house down the road and it was vacant, the package sat there for over a week before they figured out what they did when I reported it.
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I'm still running to the window when I hear the mailwoman driving up. Haven't seen any bow shaped packages yet :(
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Josh the answer is yes. But I would like to end this part on here. I don't want any one thinking bad about anyone ealse and that's not why I posted :-[ I should have kept my fingers shut. They listen to my brain to much sometimes :-\
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heated and straightened last nite, final tiller. then some shooting and final finish over the weekend. got a nice bit of salmon skin ready for the handle. hope i can pull that off. never used salmon skin before...it may not ship till right before the holiday weekend and with the 4th falling on monday the person getting this osage stick will most likely receive after the holiday... but i really wanna shoot it in good. wish me luck!
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Sadiejane, be sure to share some pics of the Salmon skin...I really want to try some fish skin of some sort on an Osage bow for a friend of mine in CA that takes me ocean fishing every couple years and he is a bowfishing nut!
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lee-will let ya know. right now it is well dried into rawhide. i found a recipe for tanning fish skin using egg yolks and oil that is supposed to be relatively simple and quick. gonna give it a try tomorrow and see what happens...have lots of good leather if it doesnt work out. but have really been wanting to try it. and will try again even if it doesnt work out for this bow. saw on paleoplanet an amazing handle treatment using salmon skin.
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Very cool, so is it the average "garden variety" Salmon that a guy can buy from any good meat/poultry & fish shop? Hadn't thought about that as an option for limb skins but maybe that would work ok?
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Mine should be shipping out this afternoon. I'm excited!
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still waiting on mine but i'm sure i will like it no matter what, just had fun participating can't wait till the next one..
thaks for the plug jw halverson :) i'm glad you like it. i learned alot from this build and also learnd alot about packing bows....never use styrofoam and duct tape ;D
these trades are fun just being able to trade with other bowyers and meet like minded people (lots of people consider this a unusual hobby ::) iv'e only been at it for about a year and a half so still pretty green,but will be doin this for a while.
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Well I was going along nicely with the tillering last night, shortened the string to get the final brace height and, what do you know, when I pulled it to 25'' a splinter popped up on the back... I'm pretty short on time and I hope the wrap will hold up. I really don't want to ask the teacher for an extension! A bit stressful but with a bit of luck, it'll all fall into place. This bow is a bit special, the first cable backed bow I try so I'm learning.
Hope all your bows are coming along nicely,
keep up the good work!
Matt
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Got my project to a smooth tiller today. It's about 15 lbs heavy (guessing), and I intend to carefully stalk tiller on this one so I don't come in too light.
I had to go with drawing a straight line down the sides of the limbs to tiller because of a couple odd placed reflexes and deflexes. I got it on short string now and it looks like crap if I pay attention to the shape of the wood. But when I draw the lines on the sides, you can see the fair curves of the limbs plainly.
I'm tired of sweating over this one and can't wait until it's finished! >:D
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Mine finally went in the mail today. Hopefully the USPS does it's part now.
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Haven't received a trade bow yet and wanted to give whoever drew my name a head's up that I am gonna be leaving town with the family for a lil' vacation (and hog hunt) tomorrow. Won't be back until the 5th of July, so if you happen to be the person who drew my name and is soon to become my new bestest friend please understand that if you have sent or are sending the bow at this point that I won't be getting it until I get back to town. The address I provided is my business address and the package will be in safe keeping until I can pick it up, so no worries there.
Wish me luck all, hopefully when I get back I'll be able to change my moniker from "Almostpighunter" to "Pighunter"
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Long as you don't end up with the nickname Hog Bait!
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:) Still waiting but ok. :o Didnt get pm so not me (lol) >:D
Katt
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Got my trade bow last night! Sweeeet! It's awesome! I'll post pics on Sunday or Monday. ;D ;D ;D
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still waiting,getting excited,and will be so pumped to shoot someone elses work.mine is shipped and received-Hammertime
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Got my trade bow shot in a little today. Still need to do the final sand out and shoot her some more but she's looking good and should beat the deadline by a few days. ::) ::) Lulyn says I need to quit shooting them in,,,,,,,,because I almost always start falling in love, :-* :'( Seems the more you play with it the more attached you become. >:D O:)
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Got my trade bow shot in a little today. Still need to do the final sand out and shoot her some more but she's looking good and should beat the deadline by a few days. ::) ::) Lulyn says I need to quit shooting them in,,,,,,,,because I almost always start falling in love, :-* :'( Seems the more you play with it the more attached you become. >:D O:)
Have you posted any pics of it yet i look forward to seeing it!
Josh
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Not yet Josh, Hope to have the finish on her this weekend. She's a slight D/R character yew self bow. Chicken snake skins, horn tips. "Just to tease" >:D
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OOooooo AAAHHHHHH
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josh mine s done all shot in and all finish is on just puttin leather on and it s going out monday or tue a m havin plms tryin to post pic s here BROCK
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;D Tick tock times almost up :o LOL. >:D
Katt
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My Trade Bow was delivered on Friday...haven't heard anything so I hop it arrived ok.
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Well if you know it has been recieved I would check with the recipient to see that they got it. Sometimes they will try to deliver it and leave a notice then if the recipient dont get it within so many days they send it back to sender. Not saying this is the case but if anyone has not heard from there recipient and there bow has been shipped for a while, better check it out.
Josh
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Well, I wouldn't mind if they send it back >:D Would be nice to kill a whitetail with it ;D
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Yeah I'm with everyone else looking out the window at every big truck I hear pass by. I still haven't gotten mine out yet, so maybe I should stop looking outside and get mine send worthy. Shooting great and looking good and it's actually at the requested weight, which I was a bit shocked about. I typically come in a bit heavy on the weight or end up dropping way below, but I think I might actually be learning :)
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got a pm, mine should be here wed., but I'm working night's so might not get it till the day after, I've seen the bow on here, really like what i see, Bub
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I've shipped and recieved :) it's fun watching everyone else wait for there bows >:D :D
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Well its finally done and ready will be on its way first thing in the morning. Will post some pictures tomorrow. But its done yeah. ;D ;D ;D
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josh a heads up bro i checked mine s done on it s way ups says should arrive friday brock
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gpt mine from Matt, the one with the carved rams head tip's, it's a really nice bow and I'll post some pics as soon as I get some, thank's Matt, Bub
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Josh, Mine came in today. Havn't seen it yet as my son picked it up from the post office for me. Will post pictures as soon as I can. Now I can't wait to get off work and get home.
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I'm off to the post office in 5 minutes to ship mine. Very rewarding to give something away which you invested a lot of effort into.
I haven't received mine yet but, as you may know, Canada Post has been on strike for the last 2 weeks and just started delivering again. We canadian bow traders will have to be patient :)
So don't be alarmed if you sent a bow in Canada and haven't heard anything back.
Cheers!
Matt
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Sounds like there starting to fly out ;D
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Trade bow sent.
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Bow Sent today. 7/02/2011
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I recieved mine thursday,super nice work.I will be sending mine out next week.
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Was finishing mine up to be sent this week and she blew up on me. So I've started plan B, if all goes well on this long weekend I will be shipping out once the post office is open for business.
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Would you guys that have recieved bows please post pics of you and your bow. We all want to enjoy your gift. I think someone was considering writing an article for PA magazine. If they do they will need high resolution pics of you and your bow for that. So please be prepared if the opportunity arises. 8)
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Got a phone text from my recipient saying he had received my bow but not sure how often he checks in here.
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Ok good to know Lee I was wondering about that. Yes I still need some high res pics please :D
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how do ya want the high res pics, hard copy or what? Bub
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I will be shipping mine out tomorrow. Nothin like waiting till the last minute! The bow was finished last week, but I was working on a little something "extra", and I hope it is worth the wait ;)
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how do ya want the high res pics, hard copy or what? Bub
Ill find out and let you know thanks
Josh
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i sent mine wednrsday.
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Please reffer to this thread and weigh in if you havent already, When I have your info on the list please delete your post so its not 15 pages long thanks http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,26782.0.html
Josh