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Title: Bow Building Class at the TN Classic
Post by: knightd on March 25, 2010, 12:43:41 am
I will be giving a small class at the TN Classic.  Each participant in the class will receive one of my med. R/D bow blanks.  In the class, which is scheduled for Sat., we will take it from a blank to a tillered out shooting bow.  The class will be mainly focused on laying out and tillering a R/D bow.  The class will be kept to a limited number of participants.  I currently have less than 10 spots available.  For more information you can either PM me or send me an email at knightd3169@yahoo.com.

David Knight
Title: Re: Bow Building Class at the TN Classic
Post by: El Destructo on March 29, 2010, 12:01:39 pm
Well David...I was going to get involved in this...but now I have been informed that my vacation has been revoked....and I can't even make the Classic this year.... so I guess I won't be able to pick up my trade items as planned.....have a great time and let's see some fine Bows built
Title: Re: Bow Building Class at the TN Classic
Post by: knightd on March 29, 2010, 03:10:07 pm
Man it surely stinks that your not going to be able to make it Mike.  How bout I send you something so you can have your own bow building class?  ;) ;)
Title: Re: Bow Building Class at the TN Classic
Post by: El Destructo on March 29, 2010, 03:17:04 pm
Man.....that would be like....almost being there.....you don't know how bad this made me feel....when I got this news this morning.....I almost turned around and went Home again....thank you David.....you are so kind....I will try and do it Justice too......
Title: Re: Bow Building Class at the TN Classic
Post by: NTD on March 29, 2010, 10:34:05 pm
So that's why you asked if I was coming to the Classic, so you can teach me proper on them R/D's
Title: Re: Bow Building Class at the TN Classic
Post by: knightd on March 30, 2010, 12:45:51 am
 ;D ;D
Title: Re: Bow Building Class at the TN Classic
Post by: HFD60 on April 05, 2010, 01:53:24 pm
Hey David,
what is the cost to get in your class, sounds like a good one to take.....
Title: Re: Bow Building Class at the TN Classic
Post by: knightd on April 05, 2010, 08:21:01 pm
HFD60, the class is the price of the bow blank, $150, that you will receive in the class.  The class is going to start with a med r/d blank and cover the processes from laying it out to completely tillered and shooting.  The class wil be held on Sat.
Title: Re: Bow Building Class at the TN Classic
Post by: n2everythg on April 05, 2010, 11:28:56 pm
Hay can I sign up...
where do I find the forms at  ???
 ;D
N2
Title: Re: Bow Building Class at the TN Classic
Post by: knightd on April 05, 2010, 11:34:48 pm
Dont Worry !! I got a spot picked out just for you!!!! >:D
Title: Re: Bow Building Class at the TN Classic
Post by: Pappy on April 06, 2010, 10:15:27 am
David,are we still planing on the 20x20 tent behind the shead,and by the way the saw is an 12 inch
with an 80 inch blade ,the big sander is 6x48. You will be welcome to use. :)
     Pappy
Title: Re: Bow Building Class at the TN Classic
Post by: knightd on April 06, 2010, 10:24:57 am
Yep.. We are still planning on the 20x20.. Thank's for letting us use them.. I plan to be there on wed..
Title: Re: Bow Building Class at the TN Classic
Post by: Pappy on April 06, 2010, 11:22:09 am
Cool. :)
   Pappy
Title: Re: Bow Building Class at the TN Classic
Post by: knightd on April 19, 2010, 12:31:10 pm
For the guy's that plan on being in the class.. If you have scrapers and small files bring them with you..
Title: Re: Bow Building Class at the TN Classic
Post by: Pappy on April 20, 2010, 06:59:03 am
David I have your box of files 5/32 also have some saw blade  material for scrapers,they will need sharping.When you are done with them GregB will use them for knives. ;) ;D ;D
   Pappy

 
Title: Re: Bow Building Class at the TN Classic
Post by: knightd on April 20, 2010, 10:33:15 am
Thank's Pappy.. I will try and put them to good use.. ;).. I will show you a easy way to sharpen all of them in about 10 min..
Title: Re: Bow Building Class at the TN Classic
Post by: El Destructo on April 20, 2010, 01:55:35 pm
I wanna see that myself
Title: Re: Bow Building Class at the TN Classic
Post by: billy on April 22, 2010, 04:20:28 pm
I'm gonna take mr. Knight's class.  Then when he's not looking I'm gonna bop him over the head, kidnap him and Cora (and anyone else who tries to stop me) and I will take over his bow building business.  I'll grow my hair out, start copying the way he talks, and I'll assume his idenity.  All the while David and Cora will be in a sweatshop (my basement) making bows and arrows for 30 hours each day.  I'll toss them some rice, stale bread, and a few old carrots for food, and I'll sell his bows and make Millions! 

I knew I'd find a way to get rich!!   >:D    >:D     >:D
Title: Re: Bow Building Class at the TN Classic
Post by: cracker on April 22, 2010, 05:02:19 pm
Sounds like Dr. Demento has slipped off the deep end.
Title: Re: Bow Building Class at the TN Classic
Post by: knightd on April 22, 2010, 05:33:11 pm
Sounds like Dr. Demento has slipped off the deep end.
I knew he would slip on day!! :o
Title: Re: Bow Building Class at the TN Classic
Post by: BearG on May 04, 2010, 11:33:03 am
David and Cora thanks for everything and cant wait to shoot my bow
Title: Re: Bow Building Class at the TN Classic
Post by: knightd on May 04, 2010, 11:40:28 am
Thanks Bear.  We truely enjoyed having you in the class.  We would like to personally thank all the guys that were in the class or that helped with the class at all.  We are looking forward to doing it again next year.  We never did get a picture of all you guys together.  Maybe El D or one of them guys have a couple to share?  If any of you guys need anything, feel free to get a hold of us.  Thanks again guys!!  Truely enjoyed it!!!
Title: Re: Bow Building Class at the TN Classic
Post by: Josh on May 04, 2010, 11:46:02 am
Hey I am going to take the class next year, all the bows I saw turned out REALLY nice.  Thanks for the bamboo David.  Glad I got to meet you and Cora this year.   :)    -josh
Title: Re: Bow Building Class at the TN Classic
Post by: robtattoo on May 04, 2010, 12:08:16 pm
David, I just wanted to say a huge Thank You for all your help with my bow. You & Wade were absolutley fantastic talking & walking me through my first  ;D

It's sat in the spare room in it's 4th coat of Tru-Oil, right now. Just need to sand & spray another 11 or 12 times & I'll be good to go! Sorry I didn't get to say goodbye, but after zero sleep on Saturday night (thanksto Rick & Alex for keeping me entertained!) & the drive through Nashville, I figured I'd get away as soon as I could on Sunday.

See y'all next year for round two!  ;)
Title: Re: Bow Building Class at the TN Classic
Post by: Mrs. Hillbilly on May 04, 2010, 12:15:57 pm
Hey David I can help you with the class next year, my job will be how to get the glue off of the blank. Equipment that is required is 2 opposable tumbes.  ;D

Tina
Title: Re: Bow Building Class at the TN Classic
Post by: El Destructo on May 04, 2010, 05:00:40 pm
You are such a Funny Girl...Miss Tina Maria....opposing thumbs....I guess that means a Banking could do it..... :D
David....as for the Group Picture....I know that some one took one....because I remember Dana running over to get into it..... ;D
Title: Re: Bow Building Class at the TN Classic
Post by: mullet on May 04, 2010, 09:48:26 pm
 Mike, you still rubbing on that bow? ::) ;)
Title: Re: Bow Building Class at the TN Classic
Post by: Pat B on May 05, 2010, 12:32:10 am
I'm surprised he didn't loose all the deflex with the amount of rubbing Michael did on that bow.  ;D
Title: Re: Bow Building Class at the TN Classic
Post by: El Destructo on May 05, 2010, 03:11:28 am
Mike, you still rubbing on that bow? ::) ;)

You mean ...Ole Dynamo-Hum............naw...I could never get her .......well You know....... >:D

I will try to finish Her this Weekend...and Post the Pictures....I want to thank everyone for Helping Me on this Bow....Ryan....Eddie....Jesse.....you Guys helped Me a lot...and taught me a Lot.....they say If You Don't Learn Something New Every Day...You Weren't Watching....well I was Ah Watchin.....David...this whole thing could never have happened without You....You deserve all the Credit for this Bow....I meanwithout You there...I would have never started it....let alone finished it....but I tell you what...I sure like rubbin dat ole piece o Wood...... ;D
Title: Re: Bow Building Class at the TN Classic
Post by: El Destructo on May 06, 2010, 01:49:32 am
Here are some Pictures of David at the Classic...this is about all He had time for the whole weekend....work....poor Cora had to run the Booth all by Herself because David was out just Galavanting around shooting the Shit....like Usual...and Cora was left Holding Down the Fort....no...now all joking aside....David never stopped till He couldn't walk any more ...every night....here are a few Pictures of His Bow Building Class...

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Title: Re: Bow Building Class at the TN Classic
Post by: HoBow on May 07, 2010, 11:22:42 pm
David, Wade, and Cora did a great team effort on keeping everyone in the class taken care of!  Cora made more strings during the weekend than I've made in my life  ;D  David and Wade did a great job at teaching and showing the process of turning one of David's blanks into a masterpiece!!  For anyone interested in or intimidated at the process of making a BBI, they should take the class next year at the Classic.  For the price of the blank, you will get a LOT of one on one time with one of the finest bowyers and nicest guys you will ever meet!  I'm more than happy with my bow.  I will post pics once I'm done with the detail work on it.  Thanks again for everything David/Cora/Wade.
Title: Re: Bow Building Class at the TN Classic
Post by: mullet on May 08, 2010, 12:10:53 am
 Wouldn't help me with mine. :-\ :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: Bow Building Class at the TN Classic
Post by: n2everythg on May 08, 2010, 10:39:59 pm
welcome jeff.
Glad ur happy with how it all turned out.
It was fun doing it.
we all had a good time.
have fun shootin it.
wade