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JackCrafty:
Here's Part 1 of my introductory video on my new Youtube channel "American Warbow SW": ;D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZ2hZsUWaEQ
Ringeck85:
I mentioned this in the other thread, but let me repeat:
Great job on the intro video, Jack Crafty!
I think that ash-juniper wood looks beautiful, and I can't wait to see that thing in action! I think the bowstring looks fairly distinct too, is that how it looks before you wax it? Interesting!
I'm interested in making a bow out of white ash when I can get the tools for it, is that closely related to ash-juniper or are those not that related?
Also, just wanted to throw out:
Is anyone else that has posted in this thread interested in signing up to an e-mail list? I'll try to make it a habit of sending out any pertinent information we come up with to those on the list.
Is anyone from Canada interested in working with us for a (North) American Warbow Society? Or are you guys interested in setting up a separate Canadian Warbow Society? I noticed that there seems to be a few people in the Ontario province on the forums; that would be a perfect opportunity to form a practice group or several I think.
Either way, if anyone in that area would like to coordinate with us, feel free to let me/us know!
JackCrafty:
I think that ash-juniper wood looks beautiful, and I can't wait to see that thing in action! I think the bowstring looks fairly distinct too, is that how it looks before you wax it? Interesting!
Yes, that string is not waxed and it's only 2-ply. The final string will be waxed and 3-ply. I've had good results using sisal twine for bowstrings as long as the twine is high quality and at least 200# test. This twine is not the stuff you buy at Wally World.
Ringeck85:
200# test sisel twine, I'll keep that in mind :D
Oh, and I've watched all five of your videos thus far, and I say you're doing a fantastic job getting started up! My only (very minor) criticism would be to ask if you could increase the volume of the microphone as it's sometimes difficult to hear (I have a very low volume laptop that has bad audio quailty, so it's partly my fault), but I realize that's difficult to do outside with background noises.
But other than that, you have some great info and some great advice on exercise and diet! I may not go on Paleo because the idea of eating that much meat makes my stomach churn (I like my carbs thank you); but I definitely need to get my upper body strength going better. I'll hold to that, 20-30 pushups minimum per day!
I may be slow to get any video out of my own, but that's because I'm sadly currently bowless. Once I fix that, I'll see what I can do! Until then, I'll make sure to spread the word about your channel and group, especially to my HEMA friends in the Texas area!
JackCrafty:
Thanks Jonathan! I'll work on that volume issue. The mic I'm using now is kind of unpredictable.
Hey, there's nothing wrong with limiting the amount of meat in your diet! I just happen to like meat A LOT and lean heavily in that direction. ;D
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