Primitive Archer
Information and Resources => Primitive Archery Clubs => Topic started by: kid bow on November 28, 2012, 05:48:24 pm
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is their anyone in louisville kentucky who make bows
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I am a bit North....in LaGrange!
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im in jefferson county
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I am in Whitley county. Pretty good ways from Louvel
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Hour north.
Tracy
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we all need to get together man because i know i need some help on my flint knapping
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we all need to get together man because i know i need some help on my flint knapping
There are few others on here that live in Bloomington over to Cincy that would probably meet up at a central location.
Tracy
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Well if they want.. Im still new to bowmaking and can use all the advice and I need all the help I can get. It would have to be on a weekend..... Lol I'm still in school.
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That's how you get better faster with others sharing their knowledge. No worries, I teach so I'm in school through the week as well ;D Will keep you posted.
Tracy
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Lol well that's nice to know tracy. Atleast u don't teach at my school. Any way maybe nextvweekend we can all meet up. I got. Question though you know anywhere i can a good tree split stave in kentucky. I have been searching for some but the forests near me are all off limits.
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I'm in Richmond, KY about 1 1/2 from Louisville.
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Bloomington here, if I can get some spare time I'd enjoy meeting up sometime.
Kip
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I might be going to beirnheim forest (sorry for misspell) tomorrow looking for branches and trees if I'm aloud to take a couple
Ask the property manager if you can cut something that is non native (like Osage ) or a nuisance species like black locust. Tell him what you're trying to do and maybe he'll help you out. Plenty of good wood in that area.
If anyone has suggestions on a meeting place that is agreeable , then load the tools, benches, wood and rock and make a day of it ;)
Tracy
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i could do next weekend.... would you guys mind if i brought a friend he wants to learn even made a couple of bows himself and also how can i tell the difference anything you guys can tell me would be great and i didnt go today.
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We are about 3 hours south Just west of Nashville,TN. Come down to the Classic 3/4/5 of May.You can find out all you ever wanted to know about bow building at that. :) Some of the best and a lot of them ,selfbow folks will be there. :)
Pappy
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Maybe if i can gotta keep my grades up
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I'm in south central Ky and would be interested as well.
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Hey guys, I'm not trying to hijack a Louisville gathering of bow makers, but I just thought I'd throw this out there. It seems I'm pretty much centrally located (about an 1 1/2 to 2 hours) from most of the folks who has responded to this threat. I wouldn't mind hosting a gathering here. I have a 16x20 workshop, a 50 acre farm for camping and shooting, two 3-D target with 4 shooting stations and could bushhog more station if anyone has more 3-D targets to bring. I have a guest cottage with 2 beds and floor space. We could make a weekend of it. Mid-March to mid-April would work for me.
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I could probably make a Weekend in that time frame. I have staves, rock & knapping tools, string material and board, Tonkin , and probably a few other odds and ends if needed.
Tracy
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you know i have never met anyone so willing to help and share resources to help one another. im pretty glad i signed up on pa.
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I second hedgeapple's suggestion sounds like he already has the set up to have a gathering. I have rock staves some boards and river cane. I would really like to knap with you Tracy do you have Indiana hornstone in your area? I am pretty flexible if y'all set a date I could keep it open so I could come up.
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How about March 22, 23, 24?
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I'll have to check
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I second hedgeapple's suggestion sounds like he already has the set up to have a gathering. I have rock staves some boards and river cane. I would really like to knap with you Tracy do you have Indiana hornstone in your area? I am pretty flexible if y'all set a date I could keep it open so I could come up.
No, but there will some on the way down there that I can pick up. Likewise on the knapping DLH. I'm open to dates and will stay posted.
Tracy
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Ok sounds good Tracy you go to the southern Indiana knap in I was thinking about going this year? I have a friend who would come too if he were able that weekend.
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Hey ya'll. Hedge thanks for the PM to give me the heads up! I am totally in! I live in Berea which is right below hedge. I have some staves, string and such and would love to learn and chip in wherever I can. If any of you knappers out there would want to show a feller the ropes I sure wouldn't mind it. Hedge if you need any help with anything getting set up or what not let me know. I don't mind helping out a bit.
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I want to go too ;D
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it up to everyone else like i said would love to meet everyone and know what they know about bow building
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Ok sounds good Tracy you go to the southern Indiana knap in I was thinking about going this year? I have a friend who would come too if he were able that weekend.
Ok sounds good Tracy you go to the southern Indiana knap in I was thinking about going this year? I have a friend who would come too if he were able that weekend.
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Eric Morris puts that on every Fathers Day weekend for the last 20 years. Kind of a busy weekend, but I go when I can. Usually a real good time.
Sounds like this is shaping into a weekend skills gathering. Keep us posted Hedgeapple on dates etc that would work.
Tracy
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wow it really is turning into a good weekend
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Tracey the dates will be March 22,23 and 24.
If anyone has 3-d targets they could bring, let me know and I'll bush hog a place to set them up.
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You guys might want to consider going to the KY Tradfest in Mercer County, the first weekend in April? There's free camping, many vendors and bowyers, a 40 target 3d shoot. Gene Wensel will be a guest speaker on Saturday evening...
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what do you all do there could you further explain
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The Tradfest is an annual bow shoot, gathering of traditional archers that attracts shooters and vendors from all over the country. There are novelty shoots, like areals and long shots as welll as a 3d range.
There will be bowyers as well as knappers there.
It's in Mercer County between Harrodsburg and Perryville at the Mercer County Fish and Game Club.
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how far from jefferson county
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About an hour and a half from Louisville.
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id have to check
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I'm in if I ain't working. Forest fire season will be in full swing but if it's a wet weekend I can make it. I am south of richmond in Williamsburg. I have staves, stuff strings, a dowel maker and other arrow building stuff. I have a couple targets I could bring too. But it all depends on work and that depends on the weather and fires.
John
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I hate to highjack this thread. I will be in the West Liberty area week of March 10 I believe , helping rebuild, as a volunteer with our church group after last years tornado. Any members in that area that could chat with a little? I do have to help when there but it would be Great
Mark
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Hey just joined this site. I have been trying to get a group together for people around Louisville, Ky. I am new to making bows and things myself and wanted to start something for people to show off our work as well as help each other if we need it. I called it Louisville Primitive Technology Society, I am also going to put a post on here about it. Like the page on facebook just search "Louisville Primitive Technology Society" or send me an email at LouisvillePTS@gmail.com. Hope to hear from some of yall about it.
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Well, I cannot make either event:(
But I am from Boone County. Will bring some wood if I ever go to such an event. Maybe over summer....
-Squirrel
PS_ I am also in school. weekends only
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Ttt
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I know this an old post but if there's still any interest I would like to join in on the fun. Scottsburg Indiana (30 minutes north of Louisville) will have a 3 day traditional archery event May 16-18 2014. There are always some bowmakers and knappers at this event. You would be welcome to join in.
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Is anybody still interested in getting together sometime? I am located just south of Louisville in Bullitt County. Also I am looking for dried staves, does anyone local to me have any? Thanks
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Hey guys, I'm not trying to hijack a Louisville gathering of bow makers, but I just thought I'd throw this out there. It seems I'm pretty much centrally located (about an 1 1/2 to 2 hours) from most of the folks who has responded to this threat. I wouldn't mind hosting a gathering here. I have a 16x20 workshop, a 50 acre farm for camping and shooting, two 3-D target with 4 shooting stations and could bushhog more station if anyone has more 3-D targets to bring. I have a guest cottage with 2 beds and floor space. We could make a weekend of it. Mid-March to mid-April would work for me.
May I move in? ;)
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You should try to make it next year if Dave hosts it again. We have a great time. This past spring there was some bow and arrow building, shooting, great food, fire arms, and explosives >:D
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Sounds awesome. Hoping it'll happen next year. :D
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I just saw these somewhat recent posts. YES the Moon Tree Gathering will take place the 3rd weekend of March. That will be March 20, 21 and 22.
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That's Great!!! Dave.....I'll be there for sure :) ;) It's a great time and Dave's a great host rain or shine! Best backyard pizza I've had, even in the rain. :) ;)
Shane, I've been every year, it's a good opportunity to meet some great Bowyers, Knappers, and some mighty fine people that enjoys life and the primitive side of archery. You need to go even if its just for a day.
DBar
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I just saw these somewhat recent posts. YES the Moon Tree Gathering will take place the 3rd weekend of March. That will be March 20, 21 and 22.
Wouldn't miss it! Wonder if there will be any mystery targets this year >:D
Tracy
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You know I'll be there :)
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Just saw this. Count me in for sure. Dave is a first rate host and we always have a good time. BOOOOM! "What the %$#@ was that!" :laugh:
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I'll take an explosion over a chicken ;)
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BOOOOM! "What the %$#@ was that!" :laugh:
I think that was the most surprising thing and at the same time the funniest thing I ever heard..... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Who would have ever thought that would come from that very sweet lady. That was very funny :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
DBar
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I'll take an explosion over a chicken ;)
:laugh: :laugh:
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Sounds like we need an exploding chicken!
Tracy
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Yep ... that would be better than an Outlaw exploding from the chicken..... :laugh: :laugh:
DBar
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Trust me, you do not want exploding chicken :P