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sadiejane:
we are not a formal "club" tho we are thinking of a name and logo-for fun!
but we meet every wed and work on bows, and shoot.
we meet at 5p to shoot then inside to whittle wood round 6 or so.
its a very informal group.
everyone is on a different stage of their bow at any given time. no "rules"
dont have to show up "on time"
folks have different work schedules that dictate when they can get there which is fine.
have plenty of tools and benches if you dont have your own.
seasoned osage orange staves for sale very reasonable if you dont have wood.
our "instructor" has been making bows about 13 yrs.
periodically we have others from pa and elsewhere who show up.
many with yrs of bowmaking experience
the class is held in the "west bottoms" area due west of downtown kcmo.
1524 st louis.
if ya get there after 6p bang on the door loudly(we are in the back of the bldg)
or come around to back door and bang there(more likely to hear you)
we can also exchange phone numbers and i can give ya detailed directions.
and i usually send out a text every wed am as a reminder.
you can also call when you arrive and i will be sure to let ya in.

just a ragtag bunch of artists hippies and rednecks who love to make and shoot bows
anyone who wants to make bows is welcome!

Josh B:
I was there last week and had a great time visiting with everybody. I even had the privilege of watching a beginner take is first few passes with a drawknife on his first Osage bow.  Under the knowing eye of Wayne (a very knowledgeable bowyer IMHO) I'm sure the fellow will be flinging arrows in no time.  Sadie does some very fine work as well and is a joy to talk with.  If you are in the area, it is worth you're time to visit.  I know that I sure will when I can.  Thanx for the invite and warm welcome Sadie,   Josh

sadiejane:
well shucks..thanks josh!
it was pleasure to meet you too.
and i sure do hope you can make it back again soon.
we got lots more to talk about and i know i'm gonna learn lots from you.
be safe out there

occupant:
Where does everyone meet at? I've been working on a few bows with no guidance other than some books. They are shootable, but not what my goal was. I'm presently trying heat tempering, not sure about the results yet. I need to let it re hydrate before shooting, but I'm afraid I made a shootable bow into scrap wood.

sadiejane:
"the class is held in the "west bottoms" area due west of downtown kcmo.
1524 st louis.
if ya get there after 6p bang on the door loudly(we are in the back of the bldg)
or come around to back door and bang there(more likely to hear you)
we can also exchange phone numbers and i can give ya detailed directions.
and i usually send out a text every wed am as a reminder.
you can also call when you arrive and i will be sure to let ya in."

if ya pm me yr phone number and a name to attach to it, i will gladly text ya on wed as a reminder
some of us arrive around 5p to shoot bows in the woodlot before going in to whittle on osage

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