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Bows / Re: Trouble connecting
« Last post by Zugul on January 26, 2026, 05:22:00 am »I had the same issue yesterday, now it's working fine
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Bows / Re: Future junior bow trade format - please discuss
« Last post by stuckinthemud on January 26, 2026, 04:31:10 am »I get a lot of satisfaction from being involved with PA. trades. Before Kidder took on the PA Trade, I ran it for a couple of years, but there were always a few who posted words to the effect of "I'd love to join in but I don't think I'm good enough". It was for this reason I suggested a junior trade and here we are, on year three. I have a great deal of admiration for Kidder and co, as I know from experience that running the main trade is a big ask and I would be really saddened if no-one took it on for 2026
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Bows / Re: Trouble connecting
« Last post by sleek on January 26, 2026, 12:39:04 am »Im also having an issue. I will contact the company that holds our server tomorrow to see what the remedy will be.
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Bows / Re: Trouble connecting
« Last post by Pat B on January 26, 2026, 12:30:43 am »Same here. Also slow going from one place to another.
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Bows / Re: Future junior bow trade format - please discuss
« Last post by Wallski on January 26, 2026, 12:16:40 am »I concur with Aaron, and enjoy the surprise at the end. I really do appreciate Stickinthemud for hosting this build!
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Bows / Re: Trouble connecting
« Last post by superdav95 on January 25, 2026, 11:54:50 pm »Yes me too. I have to keep refreshing page to get anywhere
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Bows / Re: Apple Flatbow 54# @ 27"
« Last post by superdav95 on January 25, 2026, 11:53:33 pm »Yes very nicely done. Nice bend.
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Bows / Re: Apple Flatbow 54# @ 27"
« Last post by Robert Pougnier on January 25, 2026, 11:30:53 pm »Thanks Sleek! I was pretty apprehensive at first but it's turned out to be nice.
That's really cool that you can run those numbers. I'm sure I have a piece somewhere, I definitely trimmed it. I'll find it in the morning and see if I can cut out a one inch block and get the SG for you.
I can promise the tiller is not perfect so I'm sure I did not max out it's potential. It did surprise me in that it felt similar to some hard maple under the scraper. It dents a bit easier than expected. But the wood sure is pretty.
But I'll see if I can get find a chunk tomorrow, I'd love to know.
That's really cool that you can run those numbers. I'm sure I have a piece somewhere, I definitely trimmed it. I'll find it in the morning and see if I can cut out a one inch block and get the SG for you.
I can promise the tiller is not perfect so I'm sure I did not max out it's potential. It did surprise me in that it felt similar to some hard maple under the scraper. It dents a bit easier than expected. But the wood sure is pretty.
But I'll see if I can get find a chunk tomorrow, I'd love to know.
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Bows / Trouble connecting
« Last post by bentstick54 on January 25, 2026, 11:23:25 pm »I’m having trouble connecting to the site. Keep gett A message saying SMF is failing to connect. Is it me, or something with the site?
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Bows / Re: Apple Flatbow 54# @ 27"
« Last post by sleek on January 25, 2026, 11:07:49 pm »First off, thays a fantastic job on an unusual wood. I ran your dimensions through my calculator and without knowing the exact specific gravity of the wood I went for .71 ( the average ) and came up with .48 inches of set if the wood is air dried. Apple can actually approach osage in density or be down closer to hickory so it has a wide swing. At the average of .71 your bow should take .48 inches of set. Considering you have 1 inch and assuming your tiller is perfect and the wood is dry, the density is likely .63. Do you have any off cuts of that wood to test?