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Offline Swampman

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Re: 2016 Primitive Archer Bow Trade Sign up and Information
« Reply #120 on: January 24, 2016, 04:10:44 pm »
I favor the open trade, because as it has been said enough times in the past, this trade typifies the best qualities of this community. 

To that end, I am offering up some Black Hills Gold as a trade "sweetener".  One pint of raw, unfiltered honey from my beehives and a big lump of beeswax.  Just shoot me a p.m. telling me where to send it and when.


Oh boy!  I have experienced SD gold before.  That is some wonderful stuff.

I have 4 staves reduced down.  One is floor tillerred.  Although the one that is floor tillerred is plan d.

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Re: 2016 Primitive Archer Bow Trade Sign up and Information
« Reply #121 on: January 24, 2016, 04:18:53 pm »
I just finished up night shifts this morning and start 12hr days tomorrow.  So I'm not going to get any staves dug out untill at least Thursday. On a side note I think I might get my brother talked into joining the trade also.
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Offline Fred Arnold

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Re: 2016 Primitive Archer Bow Trade Sign up and Information
« Reply #122 on: January 24, 2016, 04:19:21 pm »
Rich, I'm all for getting some of the newer guys involved. That's what this one is all about.
What do you other guys think.
I found many years ago that it is much easier and more rewarding working with those that don't know anything than those that know it all.

Offline Fred Arnold

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Re: 2016 Primitive Archer Bow Trade Sign up and Information
« Reply #123 on: January 24, 2016, 04:22:35 pm »
turtle, we can wait until Thursday. I won't have the drawing until everyone has posted a pic of their stave or bow blank. Thursday is the 28th and we didn't plan on drawing until the 1st day of the month. That still gives us over 6 months to get our act together.
I found many years ago that it is much easier and more rewarding working with those that don't know anything than those that know it all.

Offline JW_Halverson

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Re: 2016 Primitive Archer Bow Trade Sign up and Information
« Reply #124 on: January 24, 2016, 04:27:12 pm »
Rich, I'm all for getting some of the newer guys involved. That's what this one is all about.
What do you other guys think.

In the past, the trade has stood for inclusivity, with few exceptions.  You are the Trade Runner, your rules, though.
Guns have triggers. Bicycles have wheels. Trees and bows have wooden limbs.

Offline hammertime

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Re: 2016 Primitive Archer Bow Trade Sign up and Information
« Reply #125 on: January 24, 2016, 04:40:26 pm »
Here a piece of ERC I have been working on...good up to brace height...ready for sinew-Hammertime

Offline half eye

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Re: 2016 Primitive Archer Bow Trade Sign up and Information
« Reply #126 on: January 24, 2016, 04:48:44 pm »
Son !!!!! that's a fancy stick right there Mr. Hammer
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Offline Fred Arnold

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Re: 2016 Primitive Archer Bow Trade Sign up and Information
« Reply #127 on: January 24, 2016, 05:02:49 pm »
Wow!! That is a gorgeous chunk of wood. Looks like some of you guys are ready to roll,
I found many years ago that it is much easier and more rewarding working with those that don't know anything than those that know it all.

Offline JW_Halverson

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Re: 2016 Primitive Archer Bow Trade Sign up and Information
« Reply #128 on: January 24, 2016, 05:10:55 pm »
Oh Lordy, Hamster...that ERC looks sweeeeet!
Guns have triggers. Bicycles have wheels. Trees and bows have wooden limbs.

Offline DuBois

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Re: 2016 Primitive Archer Bow Trade Sign up and Information
« Reply #129 on: January 24, 2016, 05:20:01 pm »
I swear I can smell that ERC from here!! You are getting busy Mr. Hammer!

Here's front runner so far after some workin it down and heat sessions.

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Re: 2016 Primitive Archer Bow Trade Sign up and Information
« Reply #130 on: January 24, 2016, 05:33:18 pm »
yeah I really like it, light as a feather and easy to work. Just hope it holds up-Hammertime

Offline DuBois

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Re: 2016 Primitive Archer Bow Trade Sign up and Information
« Reply #131 on: January 24, 2016, 05:38:40 pm »
final profile on #1.

And...another osage I started just prior to joining trade so it is in the running also.

I made it to the MIL's garage and got these 2 out of the rafters. I had been saving them for something and not sure that one of them won't become #1 before its over.

Kansas Mulberry  ;) and a monster ___?

Offline TimothyR

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Re: 2016 Primitive Archer Bow Trade Sign up and Information
« Reply #132 on: January 24, 2016, 05:54:46 pm »
Sweet lookin ERC!  Everything looks awesome so fare!
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Offline ajooter

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Re: 2016 Primitive Archer Bow Trade Sign up and Information
« Reply #133 on: January 24, 2016, 06:28:37 pm »
Got this one down to 1 3/4 "wide and the tips narrowed down to 3/4" next up I'll taper the belly down until I get some bend going.  I have a knot on the side of the stave that I left wide in case it does something funny when I start reducing the belly.  The knot heads in towards the center of the stave at an angle.


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Re: 2016 Primitive Archer Bow Trade Sign up and Information
« Reply #134 on: January 24, 2016, 06:36:30 pm »
I remembered I had a sweet set of vinemaple billets from Bryce Ott hidden inside. Been saving these for a special occasion. Will still dig some osage  out of my shed for backups when I get the chance.

Steve Bennett