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Knocker:
Attempts 3 & 4.  They're rough, but I am just starting.  They are made out of Dacite I collected from Glass Butte, Oregon.  I hope to someday make some that are capable of skewering a deer.  With that in mind, how do you test these heads without destroying them?  Can I shoot them at a paper plate and straw bales without breaking?

I am going to the Knap-in at Whidbey Island, Washington this weekend, and hope to get some pointers there.  Anybody else going?

Keith



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Pat B:
Either of those points would skewer a deer if your arrow flies straight. Nice work. Improvement should come easy to you. ;) 8)
    Look for David Tiller at the knap-in. He'll be the guy that smells like lilacs and roses! ;D  Unless he's too busy with his new girlfriend he should be there. ;)     Pat

Justin Snyder:

--- Quote from: Pat B on August 07, 2008, 10:10:36 am ---Either of those points would skewer a deer if your arrow flies straight. Nice work. Improvement should come easy to you. ;) 8)
    Look for David Tiller at the knap-in. He'll be the guy that smells like lilacs and roses! ;D  Unless he's too busy with his new girlfriend he should be there. ;)     Pat

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Dang Pat, we have always teased David about smelling pretty, but teasing him about the new ball and chain. That is kicking a guy while he is down. He has enough misery now without us throwing salt in the wounds.  The poor guy is probably dead broke now and cant even go to the bathroom without permission and you go and point it out and make him feel worse.  >:D Oh wait, he can read this can't he.  :-[ Justin

leapingbare:
HAH. :D

cowboy:
Poor David - doesn't know what he's gettin into ::). OK, back to the points. Them look good Keith and you'll get better with time no doubt :). Plates over straw bails will work but you'll have a hard time pulling them back out, or you'll just have to pull them through which will tear up your fletching over time. If you can locate an old sofa cushion, they work great and won't hurt your arra's.

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