Primitive Archer

I think a sticky is a great idea.

I set up the junior trade to give an opportunity for novice builders to join in a trade as a stepping stone to the main trade.  It was clear that people were insecure about going straight in to the PA Trade as they felt, rightly or wrongly, that they weren't good/experienced enough.  Fortunately some amazing builders joined the junior trade for a variety of reasons and some novices received both technical advice and a great bow from these generous souls. Amazing.  The junior trade is entirely about encouraging and developing skills and confidence. About mutual support.  Nobody ships until everyone finishes, regardless of how long that takes.  The only criteria is you build the best bow you can AT THE TIME. We all accept it's the best you can do.  You may be on bow number three, or bow 303, but we remember what our third how was like and the support we would have liked to have received and value the bow we get as a friend 's best effort.

I find I have to really be in the right mindset for knapping or bad things happen. My arthritis in my thumbs really makes it hard to hold my work. Takes a little more for me to get in the zone than it used to.

Bjrogg

I’ll let sleek answer your question Robert but as for the regular bow trade I participated in last few and they were run by kidder.  Not sure if they are a thing or not still.  I myself enjoyed them even though there were some hiccups as was always the case I think.  As for me I would be willing to participate in another if started up again.  The last one I recall was 2024-2025. 

Very nice!  Ash is beautiful wood. 

That's a real beautiful and fun looking bow! Nice job! I like the contrast between the ash, horn and laburnum, that's a nice touch.

Pretty unrelated question: how did you get more than 4 photos in a single post? I'm limited to 4 and have no idea how some posts I see have several more.