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A brief thank you

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Zuma:

I guess some just don't see your intended message of THANKS :'( but I do. :)
Zuma

bjrogg:
Glad you found the help here Matt. I to have and continue to thank all those on this site that have helped me. It is a amazing group that share this site.

I also understand Eric's concerns. It's part of the reason that selfbows get a bad reputation. I'm not sure there's a certain number of bows that qualifies a person to be a good bowyer. I've seen first time bows that where very well tillered. I've seen ones that where made by bowyers with years of experience of be afraid draw. It's something that can be tought, but some people just seem to have a nack for it.
Bjrogg

Hawkdancer:
Matt,
Even we old guys learn something on this site!  These folks have a wealth of knowledge about a lot of skills involved with bow making, and primitive skills.  I will add a +2 to your Thank you!  Congratulations on your progress.
Hawkdancer

MattZA:
Oh I understand the concerns, bjrogg, I really do.

I wouldn't sell one of my bows right now even if it had over 2000 arrows through it. I'm just not comfortable with my workmanship yet to allow someone to pay me.

I'm currently working on a tiny 42" bamboo tri-lam (length including little 4" siyahs). It's drawing 28# at 17" (off a 1" brace height for now). The current aim is around 35# at 24". It hasn't taken a touch of set yet, and I still haven't heat tempered the belly.

If I get this one right, then I'll be really proud, haha.

MattZA:
Oh, by tri-lam, I literally mean 3 lams of bamboo.

Did I mention the whole bow is 3/4" wide?

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