Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Josh B on February 16, 2012, 10:06:19 pm
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I have a question for bow trade participants. Any particular style of bow that you don't care for? The reason I ask is , I was just checking out Twistedlimb's sweet sinew wrapped osage and caught the part about not caring for gull wing bows. I was planning on building a hybrid type bow that I call a 5 curve flatbow , which is of course a sort of gull wing. I would be pretty bummed to find out that I made a bow for someone in a style they don't care for. Josh
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I wouldn't care what style it is. I feel honored to be receiving a bow made by some one else. I always enjoy looking over the trade bows I receive. I try to see what I do the same and different as the person that built it.
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I would not look at it that way.
For example, I was not a real fan of bending in the handle bows, until I received a sweet bow from Ken last year. Now, I not only like them, I am trying to build some.
I feel the trade idea is to make the bow you want to make. Who knows, you might get someone else thinking outside of their box. If you see a gull winged bow in the wood you are working, build it. I have all the confidence that the person getting it will be very happy.
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I like them all but, if you drew my name I'd really prefer a horn backed bow. ;)
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I like them all but, if you drew my name I'd really prefer a horn backed bow. ;)
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: horn backed! Now that would definitely be unique! ;) ::) Josh
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I'm going the opposite direction with my trade bow.
By that I mean my guy has a certain style and I'm gonna make him a style he doesnt make for himself. Which also happens to be of a certain variety I prefer.
Put a lot of care into what ever ya make, and they will be happy.
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I would be proud to have whatever bow is sent to me by a fellow Primitive Archer.
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I think that any bow sent would be awesome! I also think that if someone is disappointed in a bow they get just due to style, then they are in the bow trade for the wrong reasons. ;)
Tattoo Dave
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Most of us settle into building the style we like !
So how are we going to get something different if its not given to us!
That is part of the fun ,the rest of the fun is in doing for others !!!!
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josh u n me are in the same boat >:D i wanted to make a war bow up to 90# but my guys not into it or osage for that matter so im gonna go with a long bow insted hope he likes it but im not gonna worry about it i guess main thing is to make somthin i can be proud of and id keep for my self and hope he likes it all we can do bro hang in there itll be fine bulid what ya bulid brock :laugh:
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Josh I would not sworry about it, Most of us in the bow trade are more about having something made by a fellow bowyer and besides we all should have aleast one of every kind right? I think 5 curve bows are very cool bows
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If u don't make what u want and be proud while doing it than you failed yourself :-[ if they don't like a 5 curve osage gifted them by a bowyer that can pull that off shame on them ...than they can ship it to me
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Its a bow swap not an order for a new bow Josh. Build what makes YOU happy and make sure it fits your recip. needs.
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What they all said.....
Josh I keep forgetting that I am even getting a bow from someone on these hallowed pages. Too busy
thinking about the one I am building.
Lane
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Josh. I know how you feel
Josh I know how you feel 1 building a bow for onew of these master bowyers make me feel a
little humbled! Put all you've got into it and anyone worth there salt will be happy to recieve such
a gift! ;)
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In accordance of the above comments, I would say build the bow you want to build and the receiver will be very happy of the gift bow, regardless of style.
Oh, and if you must ask, I'd be very happy with THE holmegaard bow. ;D
Cheers!
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I'm not trying to infer that my recipient would be more focused on the receiving end at all. I'm just trying to get a little feedback that might help me or anyone else involved with the giving part. I for one agree with the masses , whatever you make for me , I will be honored. I have given away a lot of bows over the years. Not once has anyone custom made one for me. That's my thoughts on the matter. Josh
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I have never received anything like this from someone and I will be honored to whatever they make. The only thing I want to make sure is that I make something to fit their draw. I want it to be comfortable to shoot. In my stats I said my draw was 24 to 28. I love to shoot all kinds and styles of bows, and from what I see on this sight I think most would agree.
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I totally get it, the more info you have the more customized it can be and the more rewarding it can be to build and give away. On my part, I really honestly cant say I would have any preferences. Surprises are great and since i love all bows of all shapes and size, I couldn't give any specifics in terms of design.
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The important thing to me is that I can hunt with it. 50#@ what ever a persons draw length is legal for any game here in Oregon. As long as the bow I receive is 50@26 I'm happy. Now do I have prefences, yes. Heavy weight long elb. I'd be a very happy man. But to send my best and receive from someone else their best is the point of the trade. Joel
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heck i'd be happy with anything from a west coast short draw to a war bow, a new stick with a string makes me a happy guy, Bub
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Ok Josh, I see what you mean a little better now. Researched almost three hours last nite on
my recipient and would still like to have a few questions answered. One of them would be
"What style do you like/dislike?" But there's the rub I guess...building in the dark for someone
else is all part of the fun.
Lane
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I hope my trade bow "wish list" of surprise me was clear enough for the person who has me ;) I'll be happy with ANY style of bow, as long as the bowyer but his or her effort into it.
As for my recipient... I have a few staves I'm working with and I'll let the wood tell me what style it wants to be. Or maybe I'll do a wood backed bow. Or maybe a..... ;) The one thing I'll make sure of is to get the draw weight/length on target.
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morning josh-yup im with most folks so far. first off, its a great privilege to be able to make a bow for another member here. and i am grateful for the opportunity.
and of course, i will be greatly honored by any type bow i receive from any yall on this forum. as long as it draws to a weight i can handle.... and hopefully holds up for many years to come-but who can see into that crystal ball?
the trade bow(s) i received from grunt last year are prized possessions of mine.
they are the first(and only so far) bows anyone every made for me!
love em both. shoot em quite a bit. and they are both lovely to behold!
i will always keep those two bows.
even if something happens to either or both, i will patch em and hang em on the wall to be admired.
it will be no different this year im sure.
can i just say right here that i am truly amazed nearly every day by the beauty and skill i see on this forum.
what a blessing it is to have this experience and to sit amongst such talent.
i really truly appreciate each and every one of you!
thanks fellas
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I am more interested in the personality the bow has, of its creator. I can make a bow for myself any day.
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I am more interested in the personality the bow has, of its creator. I can make a bow for myself any day.
If that's the way everybody feels, I better go dig out the most twisted, beat up character ridden stave I can find! ;) >:D ;D. Josh
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I am more interested in the personality the bow has, of its creator. I can make a bow for myself any day.
If that's the way everybody feels, I better go dig out the most twisted, beat up character ridden stave I can find! ;) >:D ;D. Josh
You fit right in with this crowd Josh. >:D
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Yeah..now were talking...that's the spirit ;)
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Hey! Thanx Keenan! That's the kindest thing anyone's ever said to me! ;D. Or was it? :-\ >:(:P ;D. Josh
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My preference..: One that shoots an arrow.. ;D ;D.
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I would be happy with any style!
Josh
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I'm with you josh... I'm just grateful you folks let me play the game ;D
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You are kind to ask, but I'm with the others. I am happy with any bow.. Funny thing is I've been wanting a gull wing bow for a while. I like the profile..
Cipriano
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im with the rest anything ,any style should be fine , just put your heart in it . im bringing something out to work with that i havent done before ,if it works then great if not i got till july to come up with something else. but im going to challenge myself to come up with something different for me and expand my skill or lack there of .
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Yea Ken, you have plenty of time. Didn't you finish your trade bow in about 6 hours last time? No, that was the red oak challenge? I can't remember...it's the pits to be old. ::)
George
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Thanks for the replies everybody! I'm going with my original plan and hoping for the best. Josh
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I have been the recipient of several bows in trades. In each and every case when I looked at the bow initially my first thought was "What the *&^*%^$% was he thinking?!?! Why didn't he __________?"
Also in ever case I just went straight out back and shot the living poo outa that bow and found that it shot pretty dang good even though I was the one shooting!!! I have done nothing to alter ot change any of those bows despite my threats to do so. In bloody-well every case I now understand why they did what they did. I have LEARNED from every one of those bows.
I'm about to receive another bow from another member here. I know I am going to say to myself, "Tom! What the @$##^ were you thinking?!?!" And then I will go shoot that bow until my arms fall off and will be very happy with what I have.
Make whatever bow you want. Send it. If the recipient is miffed and can't stand it, my offer stands. I'll pay the shipping to take if off their hands so they don't have to P**S in their own cheerios every morning. Nuff said!
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Good for you Doc, Go for it!