Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: BOWMAN53 on September 26, 2013, 05:21:47 pm
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Ok guys, and girl, i know some of you are already working on your trade gifts so ill give you a place to show and tell. lets see what your working on.
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Whew Who!!!
Release The Hoooonds!!! :)
-gus
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Can we get this stickied or would that not be ok? Most likely it would be good to have it on the first page.
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Im working on getting my name included in the xmas trade before the deadline of Sept. 30
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Got two things started already, not sure yet which is leaving mi casa for parts unknown.
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how do we enter the trade???
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Could be this!!
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Maybe this?? ???
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hmmmm not exactly sure what to make. research research research.
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hmmmm not exactly sure what to make. research research research.
Glad I'm not the only one. I may have to go supply shopping...
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good lord that was a lot of pages to look through but i got a good idea what to do now :) time to get started.
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good lord that was a lot of pages to look through but i got a good idea what to do now :) time to get started.
I'm glad to see you guys have been looking around, I have felt like a stalker all morning, trying to get ideas. >:D Ed
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Tell me!!! I got tired of seeing THE name, over and over and over...... >:D
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Well I had started three or Four projects ahead of time as I was late last year, on finishing my Trade Bow and Christmas Trade. :-[
I don't plan to repeat that Tardiness this year...
Got my Trade Bow out on time, and plan to have my Christmas Trade out on time as well... O:)
So now I can finish all of the projects ahead of time and then take a month to decide which to send... ;D
Let The Big Mare Run!
:)
-gus
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good lord that was a lot of pages to look through but i got a good idea what to do now :) time to get started.
I'm glad to see you guys have been looking around, I have felt like a stalker all morning, trying to get ideas. >:D Ed
well i can say ive never looked at so many pictures of the same man before lol.
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Tell me!!! I got tired of seeing THE name, over and over and over...... >:D
i got tired of seeing the same ugly mug over and over again............... lol i kid i kid
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Well I have an idea of what I'm gonna do. Hopefully it works out. Well see
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Is it wrong that I had my gift finished before I even knew the recipient? >:D I started something a while back after signing up for the trade, thinking it might be appropriate for most primitive types, and turns out I think my guy might actually appreciate it. I didn't know much about him before today. It's funny how there are people on this forum that post regularly that we really don't notice or know anything about. One more good thing about these trades I guess!
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Is it wrong that I had my gift finished before I even knew the recipient? >:D I started something a while back after signing up for the trade, thinking it might be appropriate for most primitive types, and turns out I think my guy might actually appreciate it. I didn't know much about him before today. It's funny how there are people on this forum that post regularly that we really don't notice or know anything about. One more good thing about these trades I guess!
Yup I learned a lot about my guy and I never knew much about him before even though weve talked on post.
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Nothing wrong with that cam, most of us would like anything that you make
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No need to butter me up Bubs, you're not my guy >:D ;)
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So does the person I have have my name? Or does everyone have someone random?
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I was wondering the same thing Blair, I think we all got random names.
Kevin
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the guy that you have, has another name that is not yours. this way there really is no way to know what your gonna get untill its at your door step. and we can share pics without having to worry about your recip finding out.
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Gotcha. Thanks again for running it
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Well after looking at some posts, idea 1 has gone out the window. My recipient makes much better "idea 1's" than what I can. On to idea 2 or 3...
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no problem, its was fun even though it was alot of work. kinda like a second job lol.
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So does the person I have have my name? Or does everyone have someone random?
It is possible that this occurred through luck of the draw. It happened to me and RB last year, I got he name and he got mine. Funny how that happened.
Jon
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its an easy mistake to make. lots of names and you have to make sure one name doesnt get someone who already has their name.
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I'm having a tough time. My victim doesn't have much to go by. Something about that is exciting, on the other hand it freaks me out. :o
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if you cant get a good idea, just make the coolest thing you can think of. some times the best gift is the one you were expecting.
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Great point ;D. That's what I thought but was juggling a couple ideas and that was one of them. Thanks for the nudge Jordan. >:D
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no problem, post lots of pics along the way
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No need to butter me up Bubs, you're not my guy >:D ;)
I guy can hope cant he :laugh:
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So does the person I have have my name? Or does everyone have someone random?
It is possible that this occurred through luck of the draw. It happened to me and RB last year, I got he name and he got mine. Funny how that happened.
Jon
Jon the way I drew last year it was possible , I just assigned everyone a # and drew numbers out of a hat
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hey Pauly you can hope all you want but i know who pulled your name and i cant say this is going to be a good trade for you.......................... >:D
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I know I didn't get cam, and neither did you jordo, the only way its not a good trade for me is if I don't get my gift shipped
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and that won't happen
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hehehehe >:D
oh yeah Pat B said we get gold stars lol
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I'm having a tough time. My victim doesn't have much to go by. Something about that is exciting, on the other hand it freaks me out. :o
I too am a little freaked out. Don't want to disappoint my recipient. Just do my best. Gonna try and give more than I receive.
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hey old guys lol dont forget about facebook, theres lots of info on there too if their profile isnt on private. ofcourse this is all assuming your recip has a page lol
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I'm having a tough time. My victim doesn't have much to go by. Something about that is exciting, on the other hand it freaks me out. :o
I too am a little freaked out. Don't want to disappoint my recipient. Just do my best. Gonna try and give more than I receive.
if nothing else, make something that you would be proud to have, if it's good enough for you it should be good enough for anyone
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My target has been successfully stalked and I had two ideas of what to make, but I couldn't decide.... SO they will get both :) A black locust Cherokee style hunting bow and a knife :) Let the fun begin!!!
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I will be happy with what ever someone sends me.
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My plan kinda went to poop. I def can't send the poor sucker my second bow I make. Lol. Specially at the stats. I'm just gonna go with what I know best. And hopefully it turns out
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I'm having a tough time. My victim doesn't have much to go by. Something about that is exciting, on the other hand it freaks me out. :o
I too am a little freaked out. Don't want to disappoint my recipient. Just do my best. Gonna try and give more than I receive.
Find something that fits your skills and the recipient will have to like it!
Tracy
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Thanks Tracy. That's what I was thinking.
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Any gift from the guys here will be great! I like most here am very easy to please
Matt
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Maybe Someone should start a wish list, to give ideas for the trade?
We could give ideas of what we don't have, can use, or would like, draw length & # that kinda stuff. Knowing all the time what you get may not even be on your list. Your thoughts? Ed
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Maybe Someone should start a wish list, to give ideas for the trade?
We could give ideas of what we don't have, can use, or would like, draw length & # that kinda stuff. Knowing all the time what you get may not even be on your list. Your thoughts? Ed
Actually, anything that is hand made by anyone on this forum is what I like. I love to collect things that people have made. True artist and craftsmanship is what gets my blood going. It inspires me to build!
Knapper
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I really could use a bow ::)
Buy I'd be pumped about anything from anyone of the talented folks here. I really haven't saw n e thing I wouldn't want to have.
Hope everyone enjoys
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Here is a little taste of the gift im making
(http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee451/bloodmoonwidow/5076F4BD-2425-4C4A-93A9-68418D81F483-634-0000005AC0ED8C3B_zps15fdd287.jpg)
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OK THERE IS NOW A WISH LIST.
PLEASE POST ON THERE EVEN IF ITS TO SAY YOULL TAKE ANYTHING
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Here is what I have started for my victim >:D. Option "A" anyway
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One more, who knows maybe it's the gourds ;D
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I'll be picking up some leather later in the week which will allow me to get started on my gift, and last night I decided I'd better practice some stitching. I started work on a string keeper for the wife's bow. Right now I just have the boot. Learned that I probably want a) thinner leather and b) to pre-drill or punch some holes. Anyway, here's my stitches:
(http://imgur.com/boIAvkE.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/MQ0KWAf.jpg)
The front side came out pretty good, but the backside is pretty sloppy. Pre-drilling will likely help.
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Made some progress on part of my trade goods :) -
(http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q744/cardboard_duck/IMAG0101_zps5578159e.jpg)
(http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q744/cardboard_duck/IMAG0100_zpsc42827e5.jpg)
(http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q744/cardboard_duck/IMAG0099_zps497acf4c.jpg)
It's 60" TtT and around 45 @ 28".
Black Locust
I actually started this a while back and it got put in the corner, after researching my victim I thought this would be a perfect time to get it finished up and put to use :)
On a side note, I know this isn't a "traditional" eastern woodlands, but It just looked too plain so I added some accents and I like how it turned out. Who's to say that they didn't add some personal touches back in the day ya know? Hope you like it.
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oh man that is one gorgeous bow.
Jon
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Here is a little taste of the gift im making
(http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee451/bloodmoonwidow/5076F4BD-2425-4C4A-93A9-68418D81F483-634-0000005AC0ED8C3B_zps15fdd287.jpg)
Sterling; you giving out circumcisions? :'(
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Or a vasectomy?
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That's not funny. I'm getting a vasectomy next Friday :0/
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That's not funny. I'm getting a vasectomy next Friday :0/
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You will need two bags of frozen peas trust me ;)
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BlaFlair - been there - done that - what Ozzy said!
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hope the doc has no slip grip. O:)
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It's this old Indian guy, barely understand him. I'm buying batman righty whities for supportive underpants
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Been working hard on this gift. I really think my recipient will like, and i hope they have a big yard to shoot in! But.....
(http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b598/WyldenFreeborne/bigbow_zps0558c3bb.jpg) (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/WyldenFreeborne/media/bigbow_zps0558c3bb.jpg.html)
No idea how I'm gonna ship it!!!!!
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is that osage or elm ?? kinda hard to tell in that lighting.. :o
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I think I will be making my recipient a Warclub. :D
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Or a vasectomy?
That rules me out, I have already had one. :laugh:
Grady
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Made some progress on part of my trade goods :) -
(http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q744/cardboard_duck/IMAG0101_zps5578159e.jpg)
(http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q744/cardboard_duck/IMAG0100_zpsc42827e5.jpg)
(http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q744/cardboard_duck/IMAG0099_zps497acf4c.jpg)
It's 60" TtT and around 45 @ 28".
Black Locust
I actually started this a while back and it got put in the corner, after researching my victim I thought this would be a perfect time to get it finished up and put to use :)
On a side note, I know this isn't a "traditional" eastern woodlands, but It just looked too plain so I added some accents and I like how it turned out. Who's to say that they didn't add some personal touches back in the day ya know? Hope you like it.
Wow that looks great, someone is going to have a happy Christmas.
Grady
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nice lookin bow...i like the thin ones.!
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I like it. Gonna make someone happy.
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The butcher didn't have what I needed for part 1 of my gift, so that will have to wait.
Part 2's material is ready to go :)
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The butcher didn't have what I needed for part 1 of my gift, so that will have to wait.
Part 2's material is ready to go :)
A meatloaf is a mighty fine gift, but I'm not sure how well it will ship....
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Great lookin bow C_D, someone is gonna be jumpin for joy when that shows up at the door!! dp
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The butcher didn't have what I needed for part 1 of my gift, so that will have to wait.
Part 2's material is ready to go :)
A meatloaf is a mighty fine gift, but I'm not sure how well it will ship....
Meatloaf is awesome mmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Thanks Leroy
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Two words gentlemen: Dry Ice
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finally got a plan worked out and the time line works out perfectly.
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I wonder what this will turn into...
(http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb208/bipolarskizo/archery/20131011_150920_zpsa6fe8e7a.jpg)
Look forward to some intense embellishments :)
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Got some leather cut up, looking pretty good. Have some clean up to do on it, but I'll have pictures up tomorrow after work.
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i have the stone for the head of the war hammer and the stick to become the handle, my next step is to carve a groove in the granite. If any of you have tips on that i would love to hear them. should be getting some rawhide by the end of the month. I should have this project near finished by send date. I will be posting pics soon.
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i know its not abo certainly aint primitive, but if you have an angle grinder get you a stone cutting blade and eat away that granite then round of your edges for the realistic look ionic,, or rub really hard with another rock ..sorry ionic ,, thats all i got fer ya!
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i know its not abo certainly aint primitive, but if you have an angle grinder get you a stone cutting blade and eat away that granite then round of your edges for the realistic look ionic,, or rub really hard with another rock ..sorry ionic ,, thats all i got fer ya!
Took the words out of my mouth. I did some granite quartzite floors and that was how I made all my cuts. Go slow and let the grinder grind ;D
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Some leather cut-outs:
(http://i.imgur.com/lL11Qcj.jpg)
Still have some edge clean up to do, gotta cut the longer strap piece a bit thinner as well. Then it is lots of hole punching, dying and stitching.
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Quiver?
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Yep. Will be my first out of leather.
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Quiver?
Yep. Will be my first out of leather.
Geez guessing loin cloth >:D
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Got started on my project today, flattened the back of an ash stave and narrowed it to 2 5/8" . Sealed it with paint cuz i couldn't find my can of shellac, and strapping it to a board To dry for about 5 weeks.
(http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a631/jamesbowyer89/20131020_181400_zpse0581fc5.jpg)
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Working on mine.....have to pick up some more leather.......................
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I'm seriously contemplating sending out a breech-clout. Everyone deserves to feel the freedom to move as they please, unencumbered by heavy textile around their legs yet enjoying having the essentials guarded with soft linen or, better yet, buckskin.
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I'm seriously contemplating sending out a breech-clout. Everyone deserves to feel the freedom to move as they please, unencumbered by heavy textile around their legs yet enjoying having the essentials guarded with soft linen or, better yet, buckskin.
Oh I love my breechclouts. Wear 'em with a longhunter shirt and mocs on a hot day. Once at a Rendezvous some woman pointed at me and in a very judgemental tone said, "You aren't wearing underwear!" I replied, "Oh yes I am...started as a breechcloth but now it's a G-string!"
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Now I have a scarey picture in my mind JW.. :-[
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Only JW :laugh:
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i just threw up in my mouth :o
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You guys are killin me!!!
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Got it laid out ready to get er done
Leroy
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here is the stone for the club and maybe even a tomahawk!
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Someone is getting an all wood firepiston. Its not finished but it is in working order.
(http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u437/stevenbennett2/firepiston/20131025_140230.jpg)
(http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u437/stevenbennett2/firepiston/20131025_140324.jpg)
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that looks sweet!
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Does it come with instructions?
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Nice!
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I think Fire Pistons are Hot!
Been meaning to build one.
:)
-gus
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I did a little picking this weekend, need to get crackin'.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/bluegill68/2013-10-27171231_zps42428d2f.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bluegill68/media/2013-10-27171231_zps42428d2f.jpg.html)
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Mines finished, just need to get home to mail it. :'(
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Nice work turtle! I've tried making one of those in the past, but could never get it to work.
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Nice work turtle! I've tried making one of those in the past, but could never get it to work.
Thanks. This wasn't my first attempt, but it IS my first successfull all wood firepiston. Now i need to make myself one before i wear this one out.
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I'm seriously contemplating sending out a breech-clout. Everyone deserves to feel the freedom to move as they please, unencumbered by heavy textile around their legs yet enjoying having the essentials guarded with soft linen or, better yet, buckskin.
If you drew me, I am a 34 inch waist. I would be STOKED on that! My family will not, so I would miss them very much.
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this post is getting pretty quiet guys. lets see what people are up to. i for one have to change plans because my timeline is cutting it too close to the deadline.
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Sorry I haven't posted anything, I am working on getting some rawhide, I have the stone and the handle wood, mostly its just a matter of letting the wood dry and then attaching the stone to the stick with the rawhide. I may or may not have time to finish a very small celt but that's still debated in my mind because I may run out of time.
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whats the deadline again?? lol..aaah...no but really..been doin alot...of..other st..uff... :-\
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15th of January is the deadline. Remember that if you really don't have time for a major project to do something easy for your schedule but still very nice for the other person. For someone like me who is full engaged in college work I really don't have time to make a nice bow or set of knapped points, but I can make a warclub that looks good and is of quality using less of my time. It sounds lame but its what I can do, once I'm out of college I might have more time but this is what i have time for.
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So I had my guy in Cali making part of my gift for me. He hired this lady to do all his shipping and stuff. So somehow said lady shipped my package to someone in Missouri, I live in New York. He signed for it and since it had his address on it he doesn't have to give it back. Soooo ups is sending someone to his house and seeing if he will relinquish the package. If not gotta wait for my buddy to do it again. FML
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Also had other thing in it like my new hand forged draw knife :'( was my buddies first one. Now some guy named James who probly downt know what it is has it. Over $300 or sharp pointies in someone else's hands, hopefully he does the right thing.
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That's too bad. Let's hope this guy has some of that Primitive Archer spirit and returns the goodies.
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Man I Hate It when that happens.
That's why I'm always Doubly careful when addressing goods to folks.
Nothing much worse than having the product of my Blood, Sweat and Frustration go missing because I mislabeled the outbound package.
I hope it gets back on track to you.
-gus
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Here is what I have been working on for my recipient. I don't make bows , yet but I knap so this is going to be my gift. I hope he likes it. Elk handle, Arizona Iron wood butt cap. Burns green obsidian blade.
(http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee414/caveman2533/mushrooms/IMG_3472_zps108943e7.jpg) (http://s1226.photobucket.com/user/caveman2533/media/mushrooms/IMG_3472_zps108943e7.jpg.html)
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Sweet man
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Damn Caveman, that's awesome!
My gift was actually done before the trade started. I made this with the trade in mind, and it turned out my guy might be into this sort of thing, so hopefully he will like it :)
How soon can we send our gifts out? I can't remember from the original sign up post.
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t253/cbergerman/640/4s.jpg)
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earliest send out date is the 15th of december. latest is the 15th of january. They are both looking pretty sweet! I will be getting to mine soon, just a matter of that rawhide...
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Man Cam,
That is one hell of a knife! Love it!
Jon
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Looks good Cameroo. Steve since you have my name you could have just given it to me when I was at your house would have saved you on shipping LOL it looks really sharp put together.
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Ha Ha Rob, You wish!! It's gonna ship a lot farther than that. Thanks all for the compliments.
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Was going to make a knife for the exchange but haven't done that in a while. Looks like I'll be sending a bow :'(. The one I'm working on is 56 ttt and ready for brace after i cut the nocks. Hope someone wants a short bow!
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Looks great Paul!
Jon
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Cool. Looks good
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Dang Sir,
That Shorty looks like its gonna be a Beauty...
Let me know if you need me to send you my current mailing address...
>:D
-gus
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Finally making some time to start the gift
(http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee451/bloodmoonwidow/BCDEC47D-C5AE-4938-9400-09DDD9C3A02D-12871-00000E544A78985F_zps12f65d64.jpg)
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somebody getting an ulu knife?
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Yup :)
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sweet I luv those
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dang guys all this stuff is amazing..having more trouble than balancing eggs...it just wont cooperate!! lol
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Well mine officially got sent to the wrong house in the wrong state and now it's back to the drawing board
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Blair I think r regime would rather have something you made yourself instead of having it made by someone else, that is actually the intent and the spirit of the trade
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It's just part of what I'm making. It's not like in ordering him something. I think he'll be happy with it when I'm done. I'm also making something else. The first I'm comfortable making. The second I'm trying. And my name is Bruce not Blair lol. I build knives and have a master blade smith make my blades. I draw them pick the steel and he makes em. I get up all gussied up and sharp.
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that's cool Bruce, it came across different when I read it, no problems here, bub
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GAH!!!
Glad I started this early, because my trade points warped too much during heat treat for me to give them away, and I just ruined a scrimshaw job on Plan B with an india ink spill.
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sounds like your having as much "fun" as i am ...lol
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the club im working on has the bark shaved off and will be dry in a week or two maybe 3 if need be, then put and on the stone and then attach it with rawhide, may even put snakeskin on the handle too.
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I keep flip flopping on what I'm going to do. I have a few things started but I can't pick. Wood, metal or leather maybe even some antler
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somebody getting an ulu knife?
You copy me? :) Dont have pictures yet but my person is getting 2 of them. Great minds think alike... ;)
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Haha no i didnt copy you :P but yes great minds :)
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Progress?
(http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb208/bipolarskizo/20131115_164748_zps2ac7c8c1.jpg)
Clear coat soon
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Progress?
(http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb208/bipolarskizo/20131115_164748_zps2ac7c8c1.jpg)
Clear coat soon
Turkey call?
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If it is, it worked cuz it got the old Turkeys attention lol hahaha.
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:o youngsters !
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i'm thinking about something like this, maybe in a display, all from the same chunk of obsidian, what do ya all think, bub(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/knapping/101_4403_zps34d1b992.jpg) (http://s623.photobucket.com/user/bubncheryl/media/knapping/101_4403_zps34d1b992.jpg.html)
(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/knapping/101_4402_zps3ae76449.jpg) (http://s623.photobucket.com/user/bubncheryl/media/knapping/101_4402_zps3ae76449.jpg.html)
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that would be pretty sweet bubby
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I don't know...
If them points wound up at mi casa...
I'd have to Haft Em... Unless given Explicit instructions to leave them in the Display Case...
:)
-gus
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I'm want an obsidian knife lol. Sweet man. I'd take me out to play with em too >:D
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Wow there are some beauties being worked on. I would have to haft those points and put them in the quiver and use that knife too. Tools like that gota be used.
Grady
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Got one just about done... Be moving to phase two soon.. post a pic soon..
Thanks Leroy
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I got what I needed in a trade so now I can get my Christmas Exchange project going. ;) I got some snakeskin added and a coat of Tru-Oil on last night. All I need now is to strip out some leather and buy a few small bolts and washers.
I'll post some pics when I'm done.
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Sound intriguing to say the least. Can't wait to see some pics.
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Everything I've saw pat post is sweet. Hopefully u got my name ;0)
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the stick ive been working on is close to done! I will be ready to start shaping it and is nearly dry.
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Sounds like it could be a sweet box Turkey call Pat.
Grady
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Got all the leather dyed up. Tomorrow I think I'll be stitching it together, and might be able to call it done.
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(http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a631/jamesbowyer89/null_zps73195cbb.jpg)
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Looking exciting. What kind of wood?
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Got my quiver all stitched together. It isn't a work of art, but more of a work of effort. I'll have some pictures up tomorrow night. Depending on how late I have to work, I may stop buy the local Tandy to pick up some buckles and claps for the strap. Don't quite know what I'm going to end up doing for that. It was a lot of work doing all the stitching, and I don't know if leather working is up my alley, but it certainly wasn't the least fun I've ever had.
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Its hickory.
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I'm working something very similar. Mines 60 shooting for ?? # @?? " ;D. You?
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mines 62" ntn ##@"" lol
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I like it. I'll post pics soon
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Board or stave?
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its a board.
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its a board.
I prefer to call them " decrowned staves" ::) :laugh: , bub
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And that's exactly what it is..
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Here are a few pics of what I'll be sending out. I made my first GFA style quiver from an old bow quiver in 2006 when I went elk hunting with Little John(Kenneth). I made one for myself and one for Kenneth. It is a perfect hunting quiver for me! It is made from a bow quiver I got in a "give away". I took the bow bolt mounting brackets off and attached the hood and arrow gripper to a plank of ash, stained with medium brown leather dye and then added watersnake skin, 3 coats of Tru-Oil and a spray of satin poly. I then added the adjustable leather strap.
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/2013PAChristmasExchange004_zps715503a3.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/PatBNC/media/2013PAChristmasExchange004_zps715503a3.jpg.html)
...arrows not included!
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beautiful job Pat, that is going to a lucky guy, bub
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that is awesome,, that lucky sob
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awwww man....no arras??? dont think it needs em ...awesome lookin quiver.
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Sweet pat. Very nice
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I doubt it will be alone in the box. ::)
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Dang pat you just set the bar a little higher
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its a board.
Mine too ;D
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ssssaaawweeeet Idaho!!!
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it is really similar,,,,,,,,,,,let the best bow win!!! lol jk
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AWESOME quiver Pat!
and Anybody will love a gift of a board.
I'm gonna put together a care package of several things this year. The guy I have is a great craftsman and by deduction, seems to make nearly everything that I do PLUS and does a better job. I'm a bit bewildered this year.
Again, SWEET @$$ quiver Pat.
dp
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I hope mine works Jordan, it has some questionable grain run off. Is yours 50/50 working to non?
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lotta great stuff goin on here, i need to get to work on my gift .christmas ain't that far away
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Love the quiver... Very nice Pat!
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mine is about 12" static 15.5" working.
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Mines 11" static and 15" working. I guess great minds think alike ;)
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I'm starting on mine.
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Looking good Victor
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Well i finished my gift today :)
(http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee451/bloodmoonwidow/PaPics/7D85D27D-3172-469D-A173-EF06BE1EBEA3.jpg) (http://s1228.photobucket.com/user/bloodmoonwidow/media/PaPics/7D85D27D-3172-469D-A173-EF06BE1EBEA3.jpg.html)
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very cool!
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that is waay cool! 8)
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Nice ulu, Sterling.
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That's a lulu of an ulu!
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leave it to JDub...someone was gonna go there....lol!
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I am not a 1/4 of the craftsman the rest of you people are. Here is part of my gift box to my recipient.
3 discs of pure beeswax
3 knapped obsidian points
and a wallhanger warclub with my TwinToads t's in brass tacks and a knapped stone spike.
I still have to add a few adornments to the club and I will add a couple more supplies to the box This pales in comparison to the other gifts made here. but hopefully my guy will enjoy
Matt
TwinToads Primitive Art
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lots of cool stuff being made
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(http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a631/jamesbowyer89/20131201_200514_zpsfdcaa463.jpg)
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wow dude ..ya made a finger!!!!!
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wow dude ..ya made a finger!!!!!
it's kind of a girly one too >:D
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was gonna say something to that affect..but just couldnt bring myself to go there....lol O:)
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wow dude ..ya made a finger!!!!!
Who is your recipient? Who are you giving the finger?
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lmao!!! ;D
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wow dude ..ya made a finger!!!!!
Who is your recipient? Who are you giving the finger?
I'm giving Paulina the finger right now lol
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wow dude ..ya made a finger!!!!!
it's kind of a girly one too >:D
Ooohhhh snap!!! Oh wait you can't snap with those old fingers can you bubbly? Lol
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mebbe just a hip..or is that just me..lol
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Wow Jordan your finger must be huge >:D
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Putting the finishing touches on a Pecan Walking Stick.
It's 99% done.
I'm sending this and one other item to my recipient.
(http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh547/augustus1967/62061b7aff70b5d35f7fd7cfabf65537.jpg)
(http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh547/augustus1967/849e546005220d8430d59635bbde36c7.jpg)
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-gus
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that's cool gus, great looking stick, bub
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on track :o
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I'm giving Paulina the finger right now lol
it's a good thing your giving me that finger from 4 hrs away >:D
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lmao hey bubby, gus made you a walking stick lol
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jodo I spent years working with canes, walking stick's as weapons teaching self defense, anytime you want a lesson boy just let me know >:D
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lol you gotta catch me first.
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lol run away little boy run away >:D
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lmao
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;) :laugh:
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PROGRESS!!! So after my first and second attempts at my Christmas Trade gift broke, I decided to try thinking of a plan B. I lost track somewhere and though and I think that I settled somewhere near plan Q,R, or S. I will be obtaining the rest of the raw materials I plan on including in my gift tomorrow, and last night I got one of the two handmade portions finished.
If I don't mess around too much, I may actually have it done before the early deadline!!! Go me.
Hint: I home my recipient likes cooking and/or eating.
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hopefully i can finish the bow this weekend. i ordered a spool of d97, gotta sand it down, wrap the handle and then stuff it in a tube.
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(http://i.imgur.com/fSkukun.jpg) There, that otta cut something!
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lol like your finger?
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Thats how I test 'em! Different knife actually, but let me tell you, they're all plenty sharp!
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My gift is completed and ready to go along with a few extras.
After I posted my gift the first time I found out my recipient was wrong handed ::) so I redid a few things... but all is good now. ;)
I'll get a shipping box and have my gift ready for USPS on the 15th or soon after.
I have managed a few of these Christmas Exchanges and I am always pleased at the results, the gifts made, the talent and generosity of our participants. Thank you all and congratulations to the coordinators of this exchange for bringing it to a successful completion.
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so Pat,, how many lefties we got in this exchange,, think ya might have tipped yer hat a bit??? O:)
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So i found out that the rawhide i ordered a while ago wasnt actually ordered. So i reordered the rawhide and will finish it up when i get home on the 18th
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so Pat,, how many lefties we got in this exchange,, think ya might have tipped yer hat a bit??? O:)
:laugh:
There's more leftys in it than you know
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there can't be more than 6 or 8 of us...
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The bow that I was working for the trade decided it did not want to be a bow but a very nice piece of kindling. I have a plan B but it is getting close to the wire. Pretty bummed out but that's bow making. I will still be on time, just a setback >:(
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there can't be more than 6 or 8 of us...
Well that's 6 or 8 that are hoping they get something from Patb
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lol
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Dang wishing i hadnt been so busy and missed out on this!
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How do you know "wrong handed" means left hand? ;D Maybe they are back handed! ;)
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I tell people, God only made so many perfect people, the rest of y'all are right handed
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Mailed my box of goodies out today, Sorry no pcs but my cameras been down.
Knapper
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Some ladies at our old church in CA noted that our young daughter was reaching for candy with her left hand. I told them that whenever our daughter reached for something with the "Naughty hand" we would give it a little slap and it seemed to be working to fix the problem. They were horrified until my wife slapped my arm and told them I was full of it, LOL.
Good times.
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So is that why your skarhand , cause your wife keeps hittin it :laugh: :laugh:
Knapper
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dangit! thebow i was working on just gave way! plan B here we come
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So is that why your skarhand , cause your wife keeps hittin it :laugh: :laugh:
Knapper
LOL, no. No that only leaves mind bruising. :)
I actually had an "incident" in college during an engineering design contest where I inadvertently backhanded a circular quilting razor blade.
For the record the score ended up Razor Blade:1 Me:0
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dangit! thebow i was working on just gave way! plan B here we come
Sorry to hear that. I had a similar misfortune. I think I might have it fixed but time will tell.
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left handed people are the only people in their right mind...lol....i ...am a rightie! :-\
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Nope didn't fix it :( s.o.b. Exploded at 26.5. Looks like plan B is a definite go. Time to get my torch out. >:D
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Here is a dart holder atlatl I'm making as part of the package I plan to send to my recipient.
The dart has a holder shoulder at the nock which sits in a notched area to hold the dart against the spur. Conventional darts can be used with normal finger pressure to hold the dart back against the spur.
This works great. It is effortless to hold the atlatl with a dart loaded. The dart can't loose contact with the spur until it pivots out about 10 Deg. from hold position. Once the throw is started and the atlatl starts rotating up, the holder shoulder clears the holding groove and is only in contact with the spur until it launches.
The atlatl is about 24" long and the handle is rotated away from the thrower to help line up wrist bend within the swing. Made from an unknown kind of sapling that has leaves a lot like honey locust with bark that is very dark and smoothe except for lots of lighter colered goose bumps all over but spread out a little. The wood right under the bark is a dark grey with really bright yellow wood under that and a medium reddish brown and yellow striped heart wood. The pics don't do the wood justice.
The holder shoulder is a short piece of cane fitted snuggly over the end of the dart and rounded over a little on the rear. The notch in the atlatl could be made a shade deeper and a straight sides shoulder holder would work. The pic with dart nocks shows the one dart with a shoulder holder next to three regular darts.
I still gotta apply the finish and finish making some darts to send. The shafts are mostly straightened but lack fletching, finish and points.
I've had fun making the working dart holder and tried several diffrerant ways that would hold the dart but none came close to working as well as this dose. Will post an update when I get more done with the set. Terry
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Hey, That's pretty COOL!!!
Kevin
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Wow 1442 that looks pretty rad. Someone is going to be a happy camper.
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Here we go boys and girls ;)
Storage cedar box,
http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa398/wall5834/IMG_0438_zps90741f53.jpg
Inside
http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa398/wall5834/IMG_9797_zps0c23488c.jpg
Ulu Buthcer,Ulu skinner
http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa398/wall5834/IMG_4407_zps105de155.jpg
Tried my hand at drawing a tree and ladder stand on the large blade,hard to see in the photo. I hope Mr. Whats his name enjoys! Will ship whatever day I go to town next week!
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thats sick rick
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thats sick rick
That means good right? Generation gap 8)
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I got mine about done just need to sew up a sheath and take some pics
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That looks great Rick
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That means good right?
Definitely good, those are some sick-nasty ulus! ;)
I gotta throw some other stuff in my box I guess!
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Ok, so I got the rawhide, now i just have to wait till I get home on wednesday before i can work on it. I will have it finished and personally deliver it around the 7th or 8th maybe the 9th of January,
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thats sick rick
That means good right? Generation gap 8)
hahaha yes, thats a good thing
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Heres what my recipient will receive. Cant make up my mind wether to send one or the other or both.
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Heres what my recipient will receive. Cant make up my mind wether to send one or the other or both.
BOTH :) Thats what I think.
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Heres what my recipient will receive. Cant make up my mind wether to send one or the other or both.
BOTH :) Thats what I think.
You know i think i will. One just doesnt seem like its enough. Thanks Rick
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My gift package ready to be boxed and mailed westward!
Hope it is enjoyed.
Matt
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Very nice Frawg!
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Handy to have a Son-in-law who happens to be a mailman. Hes got the package,will be sent North tomorrow morning :)
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Thank ya Sir
Matt
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I still don't have pictures of the finished thing up, I swear it is though. Grabbing a box at work today so I can send it out tomorrow. I WILL snap some pictures before it goes into the box tonight though.
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Mailing mine today :)
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:o Its been crazy these last few months LOL With all the flooding here then the coooold and so on got my gift (plan d or maybe z cant remember) shot in and ready for finish. then its wrap the handle and in a box it goes. >:D Will try to get some pics up when time permits. should ship in the next few days.
Katt
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i gotta shoot mine in and finish her up and hopefully ship on friday when i get paid.
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i gotta shoot mine in and finish her up and hopefully ship on friday when i get paid.
Ha, except for the shooting in part this was about the exact post I was coming on to make.
All done! Will ship on Friday or Saturday after I get paid.
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Got the walking Staff done.
Gonna carry it out to a Party and a couple music venues this weekend to charge it up with Power and Good Vibes. Then ship it along with the other part of the gift out on Monday.
-gus
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trying to post pictures, i'm far beyond just computer challenged...
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My package went out today. It should be at its new home by Wednesday or Thursday.
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Couldn't find a suitable sized box last night, so brought the quiver to work with me today and I'll take it to the post office later on to get one all set up. Here's the pictures anyway:
(http://i.imgur.com/hlozd2N.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/qSdvjr3.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/hSQ0VoD.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/ZvUnB59.jpg)
Pretty plain-Jane when all was said and done, and my first real attempt at anything leather. Hopefully the recipient likes it.
EDIT: Got the pictures working...
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My package is headin' out today.
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And shipped!
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mine is finished ..but..had a bout of food poisoning that kept me bedridden for 3 days..mine should be out tomorrow!!! 8)
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I will be shipping out tomorrow. Had to make a new string and shot it another 50 times :) Here are a couple of sneak peeks (sorry bad light + limited time = bad pictures)
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I have finished my gift, I should be able to ship tomorrow. I hope he likes it.
(http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee414/caveman2533/Flintknapping/IMG_3508_2_zps6d8e0419.jpg) (http://s1226.photobucket.com/user/caveman2533/media/Flintknapping/IMG_3508_2_zps6d8e0419.jpg.html)
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Dang to the both of you you guys are going to make some happy people
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Man those are some nice gifts, someone will have a hairy Christmas and a Happy, Happy, Happy New Year.
Grady
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Gotta make one more thing and then I'm good. It being so cold and no heat in the shop I haven't been motivated, I'd say by next week.
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I took a break and went fishing over the weekend but I'm back now and got some more work done on the atlatl set. Made up some foreshafts tonight. Still gotta wrap the joints with sinew and install points and fletching. I'm looking at shipping next week, but I'll try to post some pics soon. Terry
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Got my plan B handle glued up last night looks great. Just have to clean it up and make a sheath. Should ship next week.
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when i get home ill be in overhaul so i can get my present done! I might add something else but at the moment i havent planned anything. No worries though, I have TONS of time to work on my project, it happens when you get out of college for 3 weeks
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I decided to do some last minute cosmetics,(havent done it yet) but here's a sneak peak.
(http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a631/jamesbowyer89/null_zps531bf9e9.jpg)
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That's lookin great Jordan
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thanks, itll be real pretty when i finally send her out.
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you bet your butt she shore will be Jordan!! lol >:D
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im anxious to see what shell look like when finished myself lol
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all right my gift went in the mail yesterday heading south ;)
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all right my gift went in the mail yesterday heading south ;)
Pm bubby
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My package shipped and Bubby pmed
Frawg
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all right my gift went in the mail yesterday heading south ;)
Pm bubby
done
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shipped and pm'ed wed
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welp im going to have to scrap plan A and start on plan B, Time to make a bone knife!
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(http://i.imgur.com/ReqwKdc.jpg)
Didn't make the blade, but I'm pretty happy with how the handle turned out. Time to load it up with some other goodies and get it in the mail!
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Wow look at that! Nice knife!
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Great job. I just got my handle shaped last night and the finish is now good to go. Time to make a sheath. I'll get on that tomorrow :)
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Nice knife, Reminds me of a mora
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Got to put on some finishing touches.. Load up with some other goodies... Off to the P/O...
Thanks Leroy
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There is a lot of nice gifts being made. Here is one of my gifts in progress, I still have some more work to do on it and then on two #2.
Grady
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y94/autologus/20131219_233602_zpsa16b9cf5.jpg)
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SHIPPED!! Woohoo....now I wait. ;D
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(PM on its way to Bubby)
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So my original plan all went to shit and I still haven't received the blade I had made. Luckily I'm used to my shitty luck and had a plan b, when that didn't work out I had plan c, then d and so on. Well I'm on plan w now and it's almost done. I'll put some pix when I get everything done up. I made a 4 1/2" two finger skinner from a surgical steel blade I had made awhile ago. Almost a neck knife. More for display. But is still very sharp and functional. Hopefully my guy likes it
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you definattly got my attention scarhand :laugh:
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you definattly got my attention scarhand :laugh:
That is because I am scared of ending up on the naughty list, LOL.
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ok heres my gift, it headed south on tuesday. the knife is forged from 5160 spring steel with walnut scales and brass pins, the striker is forged from a piece of dump rake tooth.
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Saweeeet! I have a 4' piece of jackhammer bit. Is that good to forge?
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jack bits are usually d-7 tool steel which is a super tough steel but a pain in the butt to forge unless you've got a power hammer, it's especialy good for tools like punches, hot cutters and hardies.
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Alright guys, So today I stared a drop point skinner made of bone, i will attempt to make it as sharp as possible, I will also work on some arrowheads.
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Knife is finished just finishing up the sheath. It's an old saw blade with black walnut and lilac handle with bamboo pins. This was not on my victims wish list but I hope he likes it.
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who wouldnt like any of the things ive seen here...makes my gift downright primitive...just hope my recipient enjoys it...lol...awesome work ...everyone!
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awesome knife there Matt
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ok so i just sharpened the knife and its not quite sharp enough but i think if i get some high grit sandpaper then i should be able to get it razor sharp
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Awesome Work Folks!
Here are some knives I've been working on. Will post more as I finish. One of these is for the PA Exchange. I'm trying to do some more cleanup work on em and Man, I'm burning through the baindaids makin these babies this time. ;D
have a gooder, dp
oops ..I thought you really liked um Pat. ;)
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Those are some good looking knives, Derik. ??? ::)
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the long one with the curley q,, is pretty interesting. ;D
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All done ready to ship on Monday ;)
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Man, I'm burning through the baindaids makin these babies this time. ;D
I know what you mean bowtarist!
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I will be proud to get anything I have seen or heard about from you guys! :)
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Hmm what's it gonna be and who's gonna get it??
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A birdhouse for a very skinny bird? ;D
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arrow spine tester?? :o
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Well, my bad luck has come back to say hello. My bow is not gonna be sent, instead I'm gonna send one of favorite bows. Never thought I'd get rid of it but i don't have to time to start another bow.
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,40308.msg548927.html#msg548927
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Dang It Man!
Sorry to hear that...
Who ever gets your Copperhead Shorty will be a Lucky Man!
-gus
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I'm getting all nostalgic with it, watching football with the bow in my hand.
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I am sure that if you explained the situation extra time could be allowed. This is supposed to be a happy exchange!
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I am sure that if you explained the situation extra time could be allowed. This is supposed to be a happy exchange!
I'd rather give a gift that has made me happy for a long time. I work Mon_fri and by the time i get home its dark, i have to do overtime this weekend, then i have my sons bday party the weekend after that. There's just not enough time.
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no worries brother..just make another for yerself. good gesture sending off a personal shooter...least i think so.
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I'm getting all nostalgic with it, watching football with the bow in my hand.
Heck.....just send raw materials. Any materials sent would be fine to me.
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If i had raw material i totally would but i don't have anything worth sending
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thats cause ya live in cali...bowwood collecting is a federal offense...lol
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thats cause ya live in cali...bowwood collecting is a federal offense...lol
Don't remind me lol
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Well, my bad luck has come back to say hello. My bow is not gonna be sent, instead I'm gonna send one of favorite bows. Never thought I'd get rid of it but i don't have to time to start another bow.
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,40308.msg548927.html#msg548927
Man, you need to hang on to that one. You recipient will understand if your a bit late.
Grady
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Well, my bad luck has come back to say hello. My bow is not gonna be sent, instead I'm gonna send one of favorite bows. Never thought I'd get rid of it but i don't have to time to start another bow.
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,40308.msg548927.html#msg548927
Man, you need to hang on to that one. You recipient will understand if your a bit late.
Grady
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That's showing the Christmas spirit, Jordan. 8) The ones that hurt the most to give make the best gifts. ;)
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Good point Pat. You can always make a better one that runs faster and jumps higher. >:D >:D
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told ya Jordan...if it hurts ,,it ships....had to do the same thing...lol
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Well my blades got all messed up and now I'm shipping one of my favorites to my guy. The blades won't be here for another few days so I just had to bite the bullet and send something. So I really hope he likes it. I'm also including some raw materials like I first intended. I have to button one more thing up and then it's in a box and gone.
Sorry Jordan, just think of the smile on the persons faces getting it. And u can always make another one. That's how I'm trying to think of it any whoo
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Working on finishing mine up.......
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Well my guy should get it the day after xmas, take good care of my baby __________.
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Just put the finishing touches on the knife and made the sheath. I will ship the day after Xmas. Hope my guy likes it.
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That is absolutely fantastic.
Jon
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Thanks Jon
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thats a fine lookin skinner right there!
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Heck Matt if he don't like it I'll take it, that's a nice knife
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Thanks quad pup
Thank you too Bubby. I like this plan B worked out pretty good. I still wish plan A would have worked but some bows just break. It did feel good to make a knife again though. This one was my third.
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So here's my lil knife. Surgical steel two finger skinner with moose antler scales and a mosaic pin. Got some other stuff but it's just materials
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Now that is a cool knife.
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That is one cool little knife. 8) Someone is gonna get a sh*^ eating grin when they that package.
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Thanks guys. It's not what I planned on sending but things happen. It was made for a set I was making for myself when the larger knife was persuaded outta my hands. It's my second favorite knife I made and now I hope it makes someone else happy.
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I'm debating on making a sheath for it or send the moose antler stand. (I'm all outta moose antler so I don't wanna part with it) lol.
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That little guy is pretty darn cool. Some one is going to be a happy skinner. :)
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Shipped mine out yesterday hope he likes it >:D
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8)Shiping today hope my recipient likes it . >:D will post pics soon or i mite just let him lol.
Katt
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Sent my gift today, Butternut box call and Agate Pot call, I hope my guy likes them, here's a pic.(http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff310/buffalogobbler/IMGA0066.jpg) (http://s242.photobucket.com/user/buffalogobbler/media/IMGA0066.jpg.html)
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Wow that is beautiful work BG!
Frawg
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Thank you Matt, I love making game calls.
Kevin
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Mine will be shipping out today. Ed
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mine will ship tomorrow or Monday, bub
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mine will ship tomorrow or Monday, bub
pm Bubby
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yay turkey calls...hope i get em..although they are kinda pretty!! lol still got some spring turkey from last year in the freezer.
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Wrapped up and shipped. It's on the recipient to post some flattering pics; my camera skills are dismal ;)
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yay turkey calls...hope i get em..although they are kinda pretty!! lol still got some spring turkey from last year in the freezer.
EAT IT! Then get another!
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lol ... i will!
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So I made the sheath last night and boxed it all up. Will be sent out today!
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Ok, So ive been working on a metal knife. I think i can have it done soon but ill have to finish work this week.
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I've made good progress on my project. Having trouble with pics but will post them before or when I send it.
Put a finish on the atlatl and it seemed too slick to hold so I put a leather handle cover with sinew end wraps and sinew lacing.
Built four darts and decided they needed foreshafts to be more versitle. That was pretty tough. Never done foreshafts before but they are working real well.
I made four with hardwood target/feild points that have a small stainless rod in the middle for a sturdier tip. Then made four hrdwood shaft blunts capped with 22-250 rifle brass and a stainless screw in through the primer hole. I cut the cases off right at the shoulder to fit over the shaft.
I have one so far with a San Patrice St. Johns type stone point and plan to mount at least one more stone point on a foreshaft. depends on time.
I wrapped the front end of the darts with sinew and wrapped the turkey wing fletching with a small nylon string then sealed all the sinew and end wraps on fletching with super glue.
All I lack is a little writting and a leather lace hanging loop on the atlatl, and I have an idea for a wall mounted rack to hang the darts and atlatl, with holes across the top to hold all the foreshafts.
I will have her done in the next couple days and in the mail by Friday.
Happy new year! Terry
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I mailed mine out Tuesday. Hope it makes it in one piece.
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All right! now i have a significant progress report, Im almost done with this blade, just a matter of heat treating and then sharpening and polishing and putting on the handle and shaping that. Still a ways to go but by the end of this week im done.
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Muffin, be sure to drill any holes need to pin the handle before tempering it. ;)
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woops, tempered and heat treated so its really hard, got 2 of the holes drilled but the third is really not wanting to go... oh well, ill have to keep at it until it goes through.
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Just anneal it in that spot with a torch.
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i might do that since its not working, well see
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Well - It is finished! Heading over the PO in a few minutes. From half way through to finished - now you know what it is. Where is it going? I am not telling!
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thats pretty cool Ben
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Cool thumb piano. 8)
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OK, here are some pics of my current progress. I went with the 2 brass pins and ERC handle, I know its soft stuff but I really liked the color and grain.
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Ya PatB - I know some small birds - Hummer might fit!
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Does anybody have any tips for sharpening the blade to shaving sharpness, also does anybody know how to get a mirror polish on a blade?
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Muffin, it is the same process for both, only the fineness of the abrasive material is different. ;)
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A scotch brite pad on a grinder makes a nice morrow polish
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Good to know! I did find a guide on sharpening and now i think i know to to get it razor sharp.
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I didn't get mailed Friday like I thought. Wall rack took longer than anticipated, but that give me more time today to make some more foreshafts.
Eveything is packaged except the newest foreshafts which will need the sinew wrapping sealed tommorow then they will go in the box and I will mail it Monday for sure.
Here's some pics.
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DANG! Thats a sweet rack! nice atlatl to go with it as well! nice job 1442!
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More pics
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and more pics. The new foreshafts are two side notched stone points, two 6 prong judo type points, and a steel trade point made frao a circular saw blade with single beveled cutting edges.
Along with the other stone point four blunts and four target points there's a good selection of foreshafts to go along with the four darts.
Then I threw in some wall hangers to hang the holder, in case the recipient wants to hang it on a sheetrock wall. A few backstrap sinew pieces are in there too.
I have one more idea that would really fit my recipient that I may work on tommorow and throw that in too since I have an extra day now before I can mail it on Monday.
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Thanks! Ionicmuffin.
It's been fun making all this. I started out with a differant plan and it wasn't going like I wanted, then I studied my recipient some more and thought that this would be a good present for him.
I kept coming up with ideas to try to improve it as I went and just had to include them which has made me run in closer to the deadline than I would have liked, but I'm satisfied with the way it has gone and I'm pretty sure my recipient will have some good times with the atlatl set. That's what has kept me going on it and just made it a very enjoyable project.
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i know EXACTLY what you mean, I had the same problem, started something else and wound up at a knife because i though about it and its super useful for hunting and general purposes, plus based on some facts i collected it would be a better option for my person.
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Alright! here is my current status and work on the knife! I have to put at least 2 more coats of true oil on this knife before I send it, I also have to finish the surface of the blade and sharpen it. then I need to make a sheath and send it off! Tons to do and 4-5 days before I need to be done!
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Here she is, ready to ship (accessories not included! haha ;) )
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wow...nice rack dude!!!! and the Uncleduck,,that is an awesome quiver!!
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1442,
WOW..that is freakin awesome. I love that set up. would like to see more. Great work! dpgratz
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Anyone on here should be pleased indeed to get anything I have seen. Great atlatl and goodies :)
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Great stuff going out so keep it up guys. I still haven't received. ;)
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nor me Pat! >:( lol
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Just an update.
In the middle of a family emergency, my youngest Son Elyas had his appendix out yesterday.
have my goodies finished, ready to box and ship.
As soon as I know the Lad is out of the Woods I'll get my recipient's package shipped.
Hopefully before or just after the January 15th.
Sorry for the delay,
-gus
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Just an update.
In the middle of a family emergency, my youngest Son Elyas had his appendix out yesterday.
have my goodies finished, ready to box and ship.
As soon as I know the Lad is out of the Woods I'll get my recipient's package shipped.
Hopefully before or just after the January 15th.
Sorry for the delay,
-gus
Take care of your family, your recipient will understand if it is late. Family comes first. I pray everything goes well.
Grady
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Yes! I just finished sharpening the knife and its as polished as i can get it. My recipient if they have the tools and desire a better finish/sharpness can change it up, I dont have the tools to get it any further, by this i mean that there are still visible scratches but ive used all the way up to 2000 grit so nothing big, also the sharpness shaves paper but not shaving sharp. Ill be making a sheth and then sending it off.
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!ANYONE WHO THINKS THEY WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MAKE THE DEADLINE PLEASE PM ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Im done! here is the final product, I hope my recipient will be open to adapting it to their needs so that it will serve them well.
Ill let them take more pictures if they so please.
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ok, tracking shows an expected delivery date of the 9th. Can't wait to see what my recipient thinks!
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Here's a sneak peak of my trade bow. I'm heat treating the belly over some open coals with Carson at our annual Rose City Bowyers New Year's gathering. Right now I'm putting some lipstick on it and getting it ready for the tru-oil. I'm liking this bow a lot. I hope my recipient does too.
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That look on your sons face is awesome lol
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That look on your sons face is awesome lol
Heh, yeah. He had a good time. Gordon took several good pictures of him that day.
He had fun shooting at the areal targets.
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He had fun throwing the areal targets. (shhh! don't tell mom.)
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And then he decided to go off on his own and shoot at a target alone while I was heat treating my bow. He was very independent and determined about it. He's a good kid.
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That's awesome man, I can't wait till my son is old enough to go shooting with me.
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That looks like a fine bow indeed. I agree Jordan can't wait to shoot with mine too. His first b day is coming up in a month. Who knows maybe he will get a head start.
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Well! I spent the day Sunday working on the other little something I wanted to send. It was so darn cold that glue and finish processes where extremely slow. So! While waiting around I got another idea and had just eniugh room in the box for it to fit so I worked on that too.
I managed to finish the first idea yesterday and the second one was already finished by then, so I boxed it all up and got it in the mail today.
Here's the first one that took longar than expected due to cold, but turned out OK and I know my guy will dig it.
I made a 1" and a 3/4" copper bopper with a braided elm bark inlay in the handles. An extra lead filled copper cap for each size and hardwood mandrels for making more caps. An Ishi stick and a pressure flaking pad. Threw in an abrading stone and some extra copper rod pices.
Here's the pics
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Then here's the other little item I came up with while waiting on glue to dry.
It's a bow drill friction fire kit.
Hickory bow with nylon string. Spalted wood bearing block, 5 yuka spindles and one spindle made of wood like the fire board which I don't know what kind it is, a tinder bundle and some char cloth.
I threw in a nice raw yuka stalk too.
I hope my guy can enjoy these items along with his family as that was my plan.
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Now those are cool primitive gifts, 1442. Someone will be pleased. 8)
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i would be happy to be that someone 14 42, think any of us would. :laugh:
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I know I'd love that 1442 beautiful work on the inlays especially, bub
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Thanks guys. I just went out to the shop and found the fire board that was supposed to sent along with the fire kit. SHOOT! I can't believe it was laying right there on the table and I probably had to move it over out of the way when I was taping the box.
I actually forgot to include a note with the package too so I guess I'll be headed back to the post office today.
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well here it is, it should be shipped this weekend. This one is a maple backed hickory longbow with a bloodwood core; not the best combo, but it works and surprisingly has very little set. It is 71 NtN, and around #50 @ 28 and has a pretty crowned backing. now just pray that the recipient enjoys it; I always get nervous sending this stuff out.
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Um, that is a huge sacrifice there! dang!
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I think anyone on here would enjoy that puppy.
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I put a priority flat rate cardboard envelope in the mail yesterday with the missing fireboard and a personal letter to my guy, and threw in a knapped stone point just to take up space in the envelope.
Tracking shows the first two packages are out for delivery today so hopefully they will make their destination OK. Terry
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I'm finished and here is what I am sending. The first is a bow rack and the second is a tactical kiridashi neck knife. I hope my recipient likes them, I sure enjoyed making them.
Grady
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Cool stuff, Grady! 8)
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sweet knife, looks like it would make a sweet thrower too.
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cool knife ..Jordan,,why do you insist on throwing perfectly good knives my friend,,it seems an obsession!!!
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lol try throwing a knife at a tree, its not as easy as you thing trying to get it to stick everytime. and when it does stick i dare you to not get excited and yell "oooooohhh yeah baby im a ninja!!!!"
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Planning on shipping mine out on the 16th.....Sorry for delay but it is when I can get to the post office.
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Whew Who!!!
I got my packages into the USPS this morning!
Made the Deadline After All.
:)
-gus
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awesome, can you pm bubby and let him know please.
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lol try throwing a knife at a tree, its not as easy as you thing trying to get it to stick everytime. and when it does stick i dare you to not get excited and yell "oooooohhh yeah baby im a ninja!!!!"
Sneak in close enough and you don't have to throw it. ;D
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awesome, can you pm bubby and let him know please.
Done Did It...
;D
-gus
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Here is the trade knife I made out of a farriers rasp. :) it's headed for --------?
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My bow is done! I'm really excited about it. I'm really sorry for holding up the show. I'm going to snap some pictures tomorrow and stick it in the mail. I hope it will be worth the wait for *********.
I'm also going to finally get some pictures of the sweet little bow I got from Bowman tomorrow so stay tuned. ;D
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This is the bow that I made for the Christmas Trade. It is 60" nock to nock, and 50# @ 28". The tips were flipped and the belly was heat treated over a bed of coals. It has a big kink in the top limb that didn't want to budge so I left it. The bow bends slightly through the handle but I built up the handle with some cork for comfort. The tips are made from sheep horn and the natural texture of the horn was left on part of the overlays. The handwrap is leather with leather lace. The stain is leather dye and the artwork is done with acrylic paint. The string is fastflight. I really enjoyed making this bow from start to finish. I'm particularly pleased with the artwork on it as I was able to play around with some new ideas and techniques. I am reluctant to stick it in the mail so I think I will make another bow similar to this one for myself at some point. I hope my recipient enjoys shooting it as much as I enjoyed making it. Thanks for looking.
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Dang Weylin!
The Bar!
You've Raised It Again!
Love every thing about this Bow... but one...
Damn It... now I'm Coveting...
>:D
-gus
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That is gorgeous weylin.
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Very nice 8)
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I'd be afraid to shoot a beautiful bow like that... But I would! Nice work
Tracy
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good job weylin...nice all around!!
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That bow is Awesome!!!
Kevin