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Offline IndianGuy

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Lets see where you build them bows!
« on: March 22, 2011, 05:54:25 pm »
Well I was wondering what or rather where you guys build your bows, my cave is small but has everything I need. Good vise, plenty of hand tools, work bench, work table, a picture of one of my heros, a dead animals head taken with stick bow of course and a fridge for a refreshing beverage after a day of bowmaking. I spend 8-10 hours a day out here 6 days a week so it's comfortable.
Sure have made a lot of nice bows and arrows from this little spot.

Share some pics!  :D

Eric
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Offline Eric Krewson

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Re: Lets see where you build them bows!
« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2011, 06:12:57 pm »
I made about 25 bows in a 5'X7' corner of my garage, did some work out under a maple tree in the front yard in hot weather and in the back yard in the spring and fall.

When I retired I moved to the country and built a shop, much nicer working conditions as it is heated and air conditioned. My last 100 bows came from my shop.

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Offline _Jon_

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« Reply #2 on: March 22, 2011, 06:23:35 pm »
I do my work at Twin Oaks.   ;D






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Re: Lets see where you build them bows!
« Reply #3 on: March 22, 2011, 07:50:10 pm »
Eric, most of the time under the lemon tree.
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Offline hillbilly61

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Re: Lets see where you build them bows!
« Reply #4 on: March 22, 2011, 08:00:59 pm »
here' mine Just got it organized a couple weeks ago

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Offline toomanyknots

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Re: Lets see where you build them bows!
« Reply #5 on: March 22, 2011, 08:33:05 pm »
Hillbilly, you sinewin fool! Thats what I'm talkin about... :)
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Re: Lets see where you build them bows!
« Reply #6 on: March 22, 2011, 09:48:03 pm »
Here's my studio. I built it in 1986-1987. I cut the timber, hauled the logs to a sawmill and had the logs cut into framing. Laid the studio out with a string and stakes and did the plan on graph paper. I built this building and drove every nail with my arm. I work every day in my studio teaching, turning wood, or carving sculpture and have been a professional craftsperson for a long time.  I have been building bows for about four years. I can step outside my door and fire a 30/06 without the Federal troops showing up.
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Offline Bevan R.

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Re: Lets see where you build them bows!
« Reply #7 on: March 22, 2011, 09:53:54 pm »
Just build(ing) it.

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Offline Lee Slikkers

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Re: Lets see where you build them bows!
« Reply #8 on: March 22, 2011, 10:26:04 pm »
Dang, you folks all have some really nice set ups...whether big or small I can see there is a bit of rhythm to the madness.  My unfinished spare bedroom is likely large enough to do all I need but I do think I will keep watching this thread and maybe put some thought into how it's laid out and arranged.

Great looking bow shops though folks...thanks for sharing a little "piece" of the magic.

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Offline osage outlaw

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Re: Lets see where you build them bows!
« Reply #9 on: March 22, 2011, 10:31:21 pm »
My shop is an 8x24 insulated room in the garage.



Here is the other side.  I have a nice big work bench that seems to catch everything, a wall full of horns, and a shelf for various animal skulls.



Almost everything in my shop is on wheels so I can move things around.  I like to work in the garage when its nice outside.  I get a lot more airflow and it is easier to clean up.





I also do a lot of bow-related stuff in the house too.  I sinew bows on the kitchen island.  I try to spend some time with the wife in the evenings, so I will bring in a stave and layout the bow or make strings in the living room with her.  That way, she's happy because we are spending time together, and I'm happy because I am working on bows.
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Offline John K

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Re: Lets see where you build them bows!
« Reply #10 on: March 22, 2011, 10:34:00 pm »
I started out clamping my staves to the front deck railing, now this is where i get to mess around   :)



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Offline Dauntless

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Re: Lets see where you build them bows!
« Reply #11 on: March 22, 2011, 10:35:17 pm »
Way to make a guy jealous.  I have a crummy little vise attached to my bedframe...  :-\
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Offline gmc

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Re: Lets see where you build them bows!
« Reply #12 on: March 22, 2011, 10:49:52 pm »


Sorry for the mess guys. Normally my wife sweeps up after me.




Alright, having a little fun there. This is closer to reality in my workspace.....



Can't leave out the raw material rack...



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Offline HickoryBill

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Re: Lets see where you build them bows!
« Reply #13 on: March 22, 2011, 11:01:40 pm »
Not much to look at. I gotta work outside. I do have a buddy who lets me work in his garage when it's crappy outside.


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Offline IndianGuy

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Re: Lets see where you build them bows!
« Reply #14 on: March 22, 2011, 11:05:01 pm »
Looking good guys let's see some more! ;D
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