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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Nesbo on March 10, 2011, 02:57:39 pm

Title: Pine Hollow
Post by: Nesbo on March 10, 2011, 02:57:39 pm

Hello all,
I am a newbie to the site and to bow building.  I have never made a selfbow, but am very interested in building one.  I have read traditional bowyer's bible 1 and 2 and own Gary Davis' Rattlestick DVD.  I was thinking of starting with a bow kit to get my feet wet.  I have heard that Pine Hollow sells kits.  Anyone have any experience with the products from Pine Hollow Longbows by Mike Yancy?

Thank you for your time.

Title: Re: Pine Hollow
Post by: Auggie on March 10, 2011, 02:59:48 pm

Got some stuff from him while at Pappy's,you won't find better.

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Post by: ohma on March 10, 2011, 03:05:56 pm

you cant go wrong with Mike.

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Post by: Pat B on March 10, 2011, 03:57:25 pm

I agree. Mike and Pine Hollow are top notch!
  What kind of kit are you looking for?  Ever consider making a bow from scratch? Lots of experience here on PA to get you from start to finish!

Title: Re: Pine Hollow
Post by: Buckeye Guy on March 10, 2011, 04:10:46 pm

Welcome to PA
We have a good bunch of addicts here ,very helpfull guys !!
Call Gary Davis he sells bow blanks that are ready to tiller they go right along with his video !

Title: Re: Pine Hollow
Post by: NTProf on March 10, 2011, 04:32:37 pm

I just ordered some hickory backing from Mike at Pine Hollow. Perfect. Couldn't be happier. Order from Mike with confidence.

Title: Re: Pine Hollow
Post by: Nesbo on March 10, 2011, 04:35:24 pm

I was thinking of either the osage or flatbow kit

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Post by: kerryb on March 10, 2011, 05:47:34 pm

Pine Hollow is top notch, Mike is a great guy to deal with.

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Post by: Parnell on March 10, 2011, 06:21:51 pm

I'd recommend him from my purchases.

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Post by: sweeney3 on March 10, 2011, 08:13:00 pm

I haven't tried the kits but everything else has been supurb.  I expect that you will be pleased.  You might consider picking some folks' brains on here before ordering a kit though.  If you're gonna mess something up, it might be better to mess up some cheap/free wood before messing up a kit.  Or, maybe, getting the kit will allow you to keep from messing something up in the first place.  I dunno; just something to think about.  Pine Hollow is great though, either way.

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Post by: Steve Milbocker on March 10, 2011, 10:09:14 pm

I agree with Buckeye Guy. I'm a newbie as well and I've built 2 great shooting osage bows from Gary's blanks.

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Post by: ricktrojanowski on March 10, 2011, 10:35:22 pm

I've never bought a kit from Pine Hollow, but have bought plenty of other necessities.  ;D. It is a great company to deal with and would highly recommend doing business with them.  I'm sure there kits would be a great start.

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Post by: JW_Halverson on March 10, 2011, 10:39:34 pm

Anyone who is as crazy about antelope as Mike Yancy is can't be all bad.  I got a prime hickory stave from him over a year ago and since it was so perfect I have been reluctant to really tear into it!  I'm too used to stuff with character, knots, twist, etc. 

Title: Re: Pine Hollow
Post by: Pappy on March 11, 2011, 08:53:48 am

Never bought staves from Mike or Gary but know them both very well,and also know there stuff is top notch and great  folks to deal with,Or like Pat said,you can get plenty of help here to do it on your own. :) Jawges has a good site and we are always here for your questions.Enjoy. :)
   Pappy

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Post by: Eric Garza on March 11, 2011, 03:05:14 pm

I've only bought staves from Mike, but they were nice.  Can't complain at all.

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Post by: Aaron W on March 13, 2011, 03:13:07 am

I have purchased several Osage planks for making laminated bows from him and he was great to work with.  Delivered on product as promised.