Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Sidewinder on February 05, 2015, 02:05:42 am
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I did'nt put this in the trade section because I wanted it to get out there to all of you that might be interested.
I've been thinking about this for a while now and I've finally decided to thin out some of my more marginal osage orange staves that I've been hording. I'm not giving away any of my primos but I have an over abundance of staves that I will probabley never get around to working. So for all of you bow junkies that are starving for osage and/or are somewhat sado-masocistic ,heres your chance to satisfy your fix. Most have too much twist or doglegs or knots or all of the above for my taste. All are well seasoned and have the potential to make bows. They will just take more patience than I am willing to exert and if I do get a wild hair and decide I want to challenge myself with a tough stave, there is no shortage of marginal staves in the woods.
You pay the shipping, thats it. Probabley around $20-$25 anywhere in Lower48 and canada. Across the pond and it probabley isn't worth the extra freight it would take but thats up to you. There is probabley around 15 or so, maybe more. I will take an inventory in the next couple days for an actual count. I would rather give them away to you guys than let them go to waste. I would like as many guys as possible to benefit from this so no more than 1 stave per guy unless I get few takers and then maybe I will reconsider my strategy.
Pm me if your interested. First come first served. When they are gone, their gone.
If a moderator thinks it belongs in the trade section feel free to move it.
Danny
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I'm down for one. Love snakey and knots, just don't like cracks.
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Put me down for one. Tyke will most likely want one too.
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I will take one.
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I'm in. Mark me down
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Very nice of you. :) :)
Pappy
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Pm me with your name and address so I can check shipping. If I don't get a Pm I can't count you in.
Thanks Pappy. I guess thats what happens when your cup runneth over. This time is a little different in that these staves all have a bow in em but are deffintely more of a challenge. I'm sure you have your fair share of similar stuff. From what I've heard about you your pretty generous yourself.
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I am sending you a PM. Thanks for the very generous offer!
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Very kind of you Danny boy. Ill bet you get rid of all you want to.
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Cool beans Danny, i doubt you will have any left
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Good of ya Danny! Josh
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It is more blessed to give than receive, good for you.
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Save one for OJAM buddy. We can do something in between sips. ;)
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Are you overwhelmed by volunteers to help you reduce your inventory yet? Those of us that don't live in osage territory, tend to pounce on offers like this. I just hope I got my PM in to you soon enough to be in on the action.
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Ok, I took inventory and did some sorting of what I will and won't work in the future. I have a total of 102 staves in my stash. I pulled out 41 for the giveaway. Everyone of them has a bow in em if you know how to use a heatgun and clamps. Some of em are'nt too far off of being keepers but I have to be realistic. I'm not normally a horder of any kind but it seems over the last 8yrs of bow making I have accumulated more than I need. Heres all I ask. Everyone of them are well seasoned. Please remember they are my disgards and I hope everyone understands.t Also, logistically it is gonna take me a little time to get them shipped once I get the shipping money sent from the recipients. Bare with me, my words good as most of you already know. I'm sure the ladies at the post office are gonna have a cow when I walk in with 5 or 10 staves a day to ship. The other thing to consider is this, The freight is gonna be slightly different for each one based on actual weight, where its going and its dimensions. I am going to the post office today and get and average of about 10 staves going to some of the various locations I've recieved requests from. Once I get an average thats going to be the cost. When I recieve your shipping cost I will ship the staves. Some of you may pay a couple dollars more some a couple less based on the average, so don't hold it against me if its not exact. Its not a money making deal but I don't want to be out any dough either. Sound fair?
Here are a couple pics of the two piles just to wet your whistles.
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg233/KsDanny/Bow%20staves%20to%20give%20away/bowstavestogiveawaypile1.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/KsDanny/media/Bow%20staves%20to%20give%20away/bowstavestogiveawaypile1.jpg.html)
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg233/KsDanny/Bow%20staves%20to%20give%20away/Bowstavestogiveawaypile2.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/KsDanny/media/Bow%20staves%20to%20give%20away/Bowstavestogiveawaypile2.jpg.html)
When ever you harvest osage your gonna have some that are really good and some that are marginal. These are the ones that I could'nt turn into firewood but did'nt make the cut to stay in the rotation.
Jon no worries about saving any, I've 61 left.
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Man Danny your throw aways look like what I use to make bows :o
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Man you're too nice they look great.
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I agree Jon
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I'd love to get one! I've never worked osage but I've been wanting too. We don't have any here. If you could pm me I'll get back to you ASAP. I work 2nd shift.
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This is a very kind thing you are doing. I am always amazed at the friendliness on this site. Even mailing that many staves will be a lot of work. How would you like to arrange for postage?
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There's some giod bows laying there
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Don't worry Jon. I'll bring ya a couple for OJAM. Like I said, I've still got 60+ left over that are better so no big deal other than it'll be a little bit of work over the next few weeks.
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Hope I got my info to you in time! If not the offer is still appreciated greatly! Thanks man :)
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Sidewinder PM sent sir, thank you for the opportunity, Jim
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PMed. Hope theres one in there left for me. :laugh:
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I just PM'd you and hope you have one left. I am just starting to make them. You mentioned OJAM. Where and when is that? I missed my chance last year to go to Perkins, OK for one of those bow building sessions. (Perkins is 10 miles from me). How do we get the postage money to you?
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This is incredibly generous of you!! Thank you very much.
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I'd love to have a piece of osage, kind sir