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Offline Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive

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Gallberry Basket
« on: December 22, 2012, 02:46:04 pm »
As Promised, I decided to make a "stick" basket. I used green Gallberry shoots. They bend very nicely. I don't have any willow here local so Gallberry was my substitute. Its a little over 12" wide and 6" deep.  I would have gone a tad bigger but used every single stick I cut! Not too bad for a first "stick" basket. Next one will likely turn out a little smoother. This one is very solid though and still green. Betting it will be rock solid when it seasons. This will probably carry my rock spalls out of the woods better than a weak cardboard box like I was using!  One more skill learned, but not mastered
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Offline JW_Halverson

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Re: Gallberry Basket
« Reply #1 on: December 22, 2012, 02:49:50 pm »
I WANT A BUILD-ALONG!!!
Guns have triggers. Bicycles have wheels. Trees and bows have wooden limbs.

Offline Trapper Rob

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Re: Gallberry Basket
« Reply #2 on: December 22, 2012, 08:58:09 pm »
Me to

Offline hedgeapple

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Re: Gallberry Basket
« Reply #3 on: December 23, 2012, 12:48:38 am »
yep I'd like to see that build a long.
Dave   Richmond, KY
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Offline Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive

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Re: Gallberry Basket
« Reply #4 on: December 23, 2012, 10:15:49 am »
next time I go cut some shoots, I will do a build a long for you then
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Offline Bone pile

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Re: Gallberry Basket
« Reply #5 on: December 25, 2012, 10:26:03 am »
whats gallberry,looks like grape vine
Roger
Venice Florida

Offline Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive

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Re: Gallberry Basket
« Reply #6 on: December 25, 2012, 03:26:25 pm »
Gallberry is in the Holly family. It doesnt seem to grow real big. can grow pretty straight but not reallly tough enough for arrows.
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Offline Scowler

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Re: Gallberry Basket
« Reply #7 on: December 26, 2012, 09:04:41 am »
Man, you're picking up skills quick. :)