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JW_Halverson:

--- Quote from: JoeC on January 10, 2024, 09:18:01 pm ---Yeah, for some odd reason there wasn't a large selection when I looked through their boards. This one was pretty straight grained, but I didn't notice the early wood to late wood ratio.

Live and learn I guess. I'm going to finish it just to see how it turns out.

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One of the biggest lessons I have learned as a member of the International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators is that every bird "is a study of one". The point being made is that while a redtail most often behaves like a redtail and a prairie falcon most often behaves like a prairie falcon, EVERY bird has their very own quirks and personality traits. You have to take each one for what it is and work within those specific parameters.

And the very same applies in a one-to-one correlation with primitive archery. Every stave, every board, every shaft, every batch of hide glue, etc...is a study of one. So when you say live and learn you are applying that teaching principle to your growing knowledge base in this craft. That's a great way to approach every new project! 

Good luck, and please post your progress as you go!

Pappy:
Well said JW, we are all still learning and as for me with every piece of wood I learn something, I tell people that I am looking for the prefect stave or piece of wood , after 35+ years of looking I still haven't found it, seems their is always something,  ??? maybe someday.  :-\
 Pappy

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