2nd Annual Moon Tree Gathering

[Gsulfridge]

I have some river cane sources in Whitley County, KY that I could stop at on my way up to Richmond.  Matter of fact, I may be up that way this weekend.  If so, I will be cutting some cane.  What diameter and length?

[TRACY]

Im looking for 5'-6' and maybe up to a dozen. This is a new one for me so I'm going to start with those lengths. Diameter should be about same as arrow material Greg. Don't inconvenience yourself, just thought I would try this first then get some from stores if not.

Thank you
Tracy

[osage outlaw]

Does anybody need any bandsaw blade material for trade points or small knives?  They have a couple old blades at work that I can get before they throw away.  They are 1" wide and made from good steel.  Let me know.

[Gsulfridge]

Im looking for 5'-6' and maybe up to a dozen. This is a new one for me so I'm going to start with those lengths. Diameter should be about same as arrow material Greg. Don't inconvenience yourself, just thought I would try this first then get some from stores if not.

Thank you
Tracy

I would have thought they would need to be a bit larger in diameter (spine) for that length.  I'll see what I can round up.

[Danzn Bar]

DLH....Your PM inbox is full,    Can't send you a return PM...........

I'm going to the camp this weekend I'll bring you and Tracy some river cane in the 5-6 ft range.  I'm not sure what diameter at the small and big end to get but if I don't here from you guys I'll make a guess. .  Maybe I'll drop Derik a PM and ask him....

Clint,
If they haven't thrown it away yet I'd like to try some trade points out of a piece of bandsaw. 

[DGF]

Count me in too Clint if you have any spare. I wouldn't mind trying my hand at making my own trade points for next fall.

-Dan

[osage outlaw]

Bill and Dan.  I'll try and grab the blades tomorrow at work.  They make excellent single bevel points.  They are thin but very strong.  They cut stainless stock with them.  I think they are .036" thick.  I use them with cane/bamboo and add a 16 penny nail shaft right behind the point in the core of the shaft.  The point/nail combo weighs 185 grains.

[Danzn Bar]

That would work great.  Thanks Clint

[osage outlaw]

I got them Bill.  I cut them down to sections so they will be easier to haul.  They will make a lot of points.

[Danzn Bar]

Sounds great Clint.....

Dan and Tracy,
Talked to Derik, and he thought 1/2" - 3/4" at the big end would be good, that way you have a good spine and something left at the fletch end.  He has used darts between 4-6 ft.   I'll cut some tomorrow and bring them to Dave's.  You two can fight over them.   

Boy this outing is shaping up to be one cool event.  I think ... I can see hedgeapple Dave in the not to distant future wearing bib overalls. 

Till next time,
DBar

[hedgeapple]

Clint if you a spare piece of that saw blade, I might give trade point making a try.  But, of course after Tracy's tutelage in knapping I'm sure I'll be able to make all the stone points I can shoot.  haha  Not poking fun of Tracy's ability to teach knapping, just my ability to learn that quickly. 

If anyone would be interested in trading processed sinew for raw sinew, let me know.  I've tried several times to process some, but it just hurts too much from my finger tips to my shoulder pulling it apart.  I know it's a pain to process, so don't feel obligated to make a trade.

Today, I got some more work done around the place.  I poured, or should I say re-poured a concrete slab for the pizza oven.  The original slab for an outdoor fireplace had sunk on one end side.  I needed to level it out.  I cut some chunks of apple wood for smoking venison quarters and tidied up around the place.

Anyone want a Lee Load-All for a 20 guage? I seem to have 2 of them.  This one could use a little cleaning up and is missing the little metal bolt looking device for seating the primer.  I image it to be maybe a $3 or $4 part. I'll check at my reloader store this week to see if he has one in stock or can order the piece.

Less than 2 weeks WooHoo!  I got shoot a bow some.  I haven't shot a bow since Dec. 

[TRACY]

That would be great Bill. Like I said its a new venture for me and need to to do more research.

Dave, sounds like we just need to grab some sinew and process while everyone is sitting around the fire.

Less than two weeks now!

Tracy

[Danzn Bar]

Just got back from camp.......... what a great day!!!!!

Dave, sounds like your hard at it,  I'm sure all your hard work will be really appreciated by all, but don't go to to much trouble,  we/I had a great time last year.  I just want to thank you for having us all out to your place for this gathering.  THANKS!! again.

Bill

[hedgeapple]

Bill, I'm looking forward to having you guys here, again.  To be honest, between the Classic last year and the Moon Tree Gathering is a couple weeks is too long to go without seeing friends.  I've missed you all.

Most of the work I'm doing is stuff that needed done, anyhow. My next big, must do projects is to clean up the cottage (I don't think it's been cleaned since the last gathering) and to straighten up the shop so we can find the work benches.  haha  Of course, the car port needs a major cleaning.  That one will make my wife REALLY happy. haha  If time permits, I'm going to construct a shooting back stop.  The rolled hay I've been using is starting to let the .357's pass through it.  Imagine that.

[Danzn Bar]

I know what you mean Dave,  Work really kicked my butt during Thanksgiving this year, and I really missed the opportunity to bust some bunnies.  We've really got to do it next year.
Bill