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bjrogg:
Well nothing really exciting going on at the farm. Just a lot of washing equipment and cleaning up the shop.
I did sneak out with my bow the night before opening day gun. I probably should have taken a shoot at a small doe, but I passed. Was nice to get the opportunity though and it’s still exciting to get so close even with out shooting anything
I’ve been out a couple times with my old 12 gauge. Passed on these does. Was hoping a big buck might show but no such luck.
They might not be so lucky next time we meet.
Bjrogg
bjrogg:
Yesterday afternoon the Ubly football team played iron mountain and won district championship.
Next Friday they go to Ford Field for State Championship.
Thinking it should be a good game. They have been unstoppable so far. Really playing good games. They won yesterday 41-14. I think that was the only game they played this year that didn’t end with a running clock.
Making plans to go see that one in person
Bjrogg
bjrogg:
Been working on this arrow when I get a chance for awhile.
I collected the red osier shaft from my farm several years ago. I have been straightening it for about a month and it seems to be staying straight now.
I found a piece of chert from the local quarry. It’s very nice quality chert, but it’s been through crusher so it’s really hard to find pieces that aren’t ruined. I managed to get a pretty decent point out of this one.
I wrapped both ends of shaft with sinew. About a half inch from notch end and 3/4” from point end. I like to do it first so I don’t split the shaft trying to fit point.
Then I dry fit the stone point
Bjrogg
bjrogg:
Then I mix a dab of epoxy and glue point on. Then I finish by using my pitch glue.
I let it cool and wrap with sinew
Then I spray one coat of clear satin enamel before I apply my markings. I do this to keep the paint from bleeding into the grain of the wood. It also allows me to wipe off my mistakes if I need to.
After paint dries completely I will spray several more thin coats of clear satin enamel to lock my water base marking’s on.
Here’s what I have so far.
Bjrogg
bjrogg:
I’m thinking I will go with two fletch but it’s going to have to wait. Maybe tomorrow
Bjrogg
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