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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Mo_coon-catcher on July 11, 2016, 08:33:16 pm

Title: Ideas for MoJam
Post by: Mo_coon-catcher on July 11, 2016, 08:33:16 pm

I'm trying to decide what I want to build while at MoJam this week. I plan to get down there Wednesday afternoon and stay until Sunday morning. I was going to do a maple backed cherry. But no good cherry staves until spring. So it'll be a maple backed ERC. But what kind. I have two ideas rolling around in my head. Either a short recurve like Marc Stlouis design in the 50# range. Or an EWB aiming for anything over 100# preferably closer to 150#. I'll have other staves brought along to piddle with while glue dries.

So opinions please and thank you,
Kyle

Title: Re: Ideas for MoJam
Post by: Mo_coon-catcher on July 11, 2016, 08:33:56 pm

And if anyone has plans for what they plan to do, cheek free to post on this thread too.

Kyle

Title: Re: Ideas for MoJam
Post by: sleek on July 11, 2016, 11:53:35 pm

Build one with just a Kabar!

Title: Re: Ideas for MoJam
Post by: Aaron H on July 12, 2016, 05:46:51 am

I need to do some final tillering on my sinew backed mini bow, but I'm also bringing a bamboo backed ipe to scrape on as well

Title: Re: Ideas for MoJam
Post by: Mo_coon-catcher on July 12, 2016, 12:42:09 pm

I think I'll have to try the Kabar. It should be fun!

Kyle

Title: Re: Ideas for MoJam
Post by: sleek on July 12, 2016, 12:45:02 pm

You will find its tje most rewarding thing you ever did in your life. Unless you have kids, or a wife, or a puppy, or ever built a boat , or.... well hell man its fun so do it ok?

Title: Re: Ideas for MoJam
Post by: PaulN/KS on July 12, 2016, 07:23:33 pm

I'll be bringing my usual pile of stuff but the primary mission this year will be helping a young archer get a bow built. He's got the stave and the desire but needs the tools and guidance. At least I can provide the tools....  ???
 ;)  :)