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Offline Blaflair2

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I seriously give up
« on: April 01, 2015, 01:20:52 pm »
So I went and checked on the sinew back Osage bow, the sinew folded it in half and blew the belly out almost the whole way up the limb. Im done. It's gonna be awhile before I do n e thing. So sick of my luck. I'm done. I'll make my trade bow then I quit.
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Offline Pat B

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Re: I seriously give up
« Reply #1 on: April 01, 2015, 01:22:57 pm »
Don't give up. We've all been there. Just give it a rest and try again later.
 Will you post pics of the sinew backed bow?
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Offline paulsemp

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Re: I seriously give up
« Reply #2 on: April 01, 2015, 01:24:42 pm »
Keep it simple and your luck will change
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Offline Pat B

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Re: I seriously give up
« Reply #3 on: April 01, 2015, 01:28:48 pm »
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Offline Parnell

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Re: I seriously give up
« Reply #4 on: April 01, 2015, 01:32:22 pm »
That really stinks.  Sounds like a good time to shift gears and try something new or different.  There is always knapping!

I take it that was that good looking 50 something " Osage you had on FB?  Sucks,  looked good.
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: I seriously give up
« Reply #5 on: April 01, 2015, 01:32:35 pm »
Let me grab you a box of tissues bruiser! There is very little luck involved in this hobby man. Its all about materials and execution. You can quit if you want, that's not something I worry about. But don't plan on getting any better while your away.
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Offline Blaflair2

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Re: I seriously give up
« Reply #6 on: April 01, 2015, 01:34:47 pm »
I'm just sick of everything. Life, bows, work. Everything. I'm not asking for ur sympathy Chris.
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: I seriously give up
« Reply #7 on: April 01, 2015, 01:35:45 pm »
You know what I meant. Buck up.
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Offline wizardgoat

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Re: I seriously give up
« Reply #8 on: April 01, 2015, 02:00:17 pm »
Instead of sinew backed bows or laminated bows, make some simple self bows. Work on tillering and your luck will change
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Offline bubby

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Re: I seriously give up
« Reply #9 on: April 01, 2015, 03:03:16 pm »
Instead of sinew backed bows or laminated bows, make some simple self bows. Work on tillering and your luck will change


Yup simple, i think a selfbow is a thing of beauty all by it self, as far as quitting thats up to you but personally i don't let much beat me ;)
That's why i have my quote at the bottom
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Offline MWirwicki

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Re: I seriously give up
« Reply #10 on: April 01, 2015, 03:14:48 pm »
Come to The Classic.
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Offline sleek

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Re: I seriously give up
« Reply #11 on: April 01, 2015, 03:49:31 pm »
Actually thats damn impressive having sinew pull so hard it folds the bow in half. Id like pics of that!
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Offline Blaflair2

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Re: I seriously give up
« Reply #12 on: April 01, 2015, 04:32:29 pm »
It broke two rings straight across the belly and delamedbthe whole limb. I don't have pix. I ripped the sinew off. And broke it the rest of the way. I had a moment.
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Offline Pat B

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Re: I seriously give up
« Reply #13 on: April 01, 2015, 06:00:28 pm »
I keep and study my failures. That way I know what not to do next time.  ;)
 
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Re: I seriously give up
« Reply #14 on: April 01, 2015, 06:14:08 pm »
Most folks have been there Bruce...n been in your shoes. I know i have. Ya know...two of the few of my favorite bows are simple mid to upper sixties inch long slight bend in the handle bows.

Honestly I don't think you ever learned to walk before starting to try to run. Once ya take some time and cool down get back to the simple basics and start over.

I think you could benefit greatly by spending some time with an experienced bowyer...they could clear a lot of things up in a day. Wish you were closer to me cus I'd really like to help you,and honestly I'd like to see you succeed at this. I know ya can ;)
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