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Bows / Re: Yew specific gravity, performance and MoE
« Last post by JW_Halverson on February 01, 2026, 01:46:02 pm »
Quote from: Del the cat on January 30, 2026, 08:16:35 am
it's no good pining ::) for some perfect piece that is half way round the world with extortionate shipping.

Del
Of course yew, of all people, wood stoop to a pun like that!
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Bows / Re: BBH twins build along (For testing).
« Last post by Bob Barnes on February 01, 2026, 01:04:54 pm »
I remember that stain job and thought that it actually might be good camo for hunting.  I have had my share of stains not working well with the finish that I applied.  One of my favorite bows had that problem so I ended up using spray paint too finish it for hunting.
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Bows / Re: Unusual timber sources
« Last post by JW_Halverson on February 01, 2026, 12:55:40 pm »
Tuomo ... I cannot help myself, I just have to tell you that I love the sweeping curves of that bow!
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Bow of the Month Contest / Re: Vote for 2021 Backed Bow of the Year here!!
« Last post by JW_Halverson on February 01, 2026, 12:53:58 pm »
Quote from: willsmith on January 27, 2026, 04:24:15 am
I love how primitive archery brings us back to the core of the craft, blending historical techniques with personal creativity. Whether you’re talking bow designs, arrow making, or field experiences, there’s so much to learn from this community. Looking forward to more photos and tips — especially on tillering and choice of woods!

The thing that just keeps my heart beating for this community is how generous people are with time, materials, and expertise. Over the last 25 years I have had people gift me with amazing bows, materials, their hard won knowledge, and most importantly -  their friendship. And it's given me the chance to give back by paying it forward again. If you take a moment and consider the unbroken line of bowyers passing it along, each of us has been handed the experience of the very first person that was able to successfully shoot an arrow.

I am glad you are here, willsmith.
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Bows / Re: bamboo self bow build
« Last post by superdav95 on February 01, 2026, 12:52:59 pm »
Quote from: Robert Pougnier on February 01, 2026, 11:28:31 am
Where and when is this flight shoot happening? I somehow missed that it is where it's going!

Ya I’ve been meaning to get there the 2 years but life got it the way.   The salt flats flight shoot is an annual thing for folks to go and distance shoot there bows.  There are various categories.  I’m sure if you google info will come up and the rules and such.  Keven and Arvin are a couple of guys that go regularly from here.  I’m sure there are others too.  I planned to take this bow along with others for different categories to test there and hopefully compete. 
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Around the Campfire / Re: What Did You Do Today?
« Last post by JW_Halverson on February 01, 2026, 12:47:44 pm »
Close cousin to the crow is the magpie. A group of magpies is called a "mischief".
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Bows / Re: BBH twins build along (For testing).
« Last post by superdav95 on February 01, 2026, 12:46:17 pm »
Hey Bob.  Ya these boys are still alive and well.  Both shoot super nice.  The one pictured with the weird Massey finish was the one I had intended to bring to the flat to test out. It had very impressive speeds.  The other one also shot equally well but was slightly heavier if I recall was around 55lbs.  I recall it was in the low to mid 190’s fps with same 500grain arrow.  Just a touch faster as expected.  I did a video on these somewhere too I’ll have to dig it up if I can find it.  It may have been on a different phone maybe.  I also did a stain job experiment on the second one that was a camo pattern but was not happy with it and was kinda embarrassing actually.  I may have sand it off and do something else.  I’ll post a pic or two and I’m sure you’ll see what I mean. 
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Bows / Re: bamboo self bow build
« Last post by Robert Pougnier on February 01, 2026, 11:28:31 am »
Where and when is this flight shoot happening? I somehow missed that it is where it's going!
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Bows / Re: BBH twins build along (For testing).
« Last post by Bob Barnes on February 01, 2026, 12:49:48 am »
Dave, what's the story on these two bows today?  You are an inspiration to many a young man.  Thank you!  :OK
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Bows / Re: bamboo self bow build
« Last post by superdav95 on January 31, 2026, 09:04:01 pm »
Quote from: Selfbowman on January 31, 2026, 07:21:21 pm
Dave we have to weigh the bow at desired draw weight and length. So you can guess the intended draw weight and use a shorter or longer arrow or retiller there which is a pain. I usually get them to full draw and not shoot them till I get there. Everyone does it differently.

Well can’t argue with that advise.  You would know the best way to do this.  I’ll get it to 27” draw and make sure I’m at 50#.  That way if I loose a pound or two I can draw to 28”.  I hear a shorter arrow is best so if I can make some 29” barrel tapered shafts and pick out the stiffest ones I can play the odds.  I may not bother speed testing it here then I guess. I’m guessing I want to save any stresses on it for the flight shoot.  It does show promise now and the bend look good with lots of early string tension.  Just gotta get little more weight off and get my outers moving a tiny bit more.  It’s coming along but I’m taking it slowly.  I got one shot at this!   Thanks for the advise partner.  We shall see. 
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