Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: sleek on September 20, 2015, 11:26:45 am
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Hey, we need one of these threads.
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Well I guess most haven't started yet. But im pretty sure my guy is going to get some home made bbq sauce, honey, mild, and Creole. It will be the stuff I had at mojam for those that had tried it already. Also im going to include a fire piston im working on. Not sure what else is going in the box but I will think of something.
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I have an idea for what I would like to try and do for my present, but it is something I have never tried before so it will be a bit experimental as well...if you want a hint it does involve cutting down a tree. Not that much we do around here doesn't. I also have a little set of raw materials that will go along, and something else as the 'big draw' if the experiment doesn't work the way I want it to.
SOM
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I cut and stained some silver maple coasters. Six in total. I need to put a cork base on them. Just one of many ideas.
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I have a freezer full of copperheads that need to be skinned but I'm not sure I will have a matched pair.
Grady
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Not sure exactly what I'm doing for my guy yet. But I'm thinking some trad points are in order. I have kind of a new take on them. Going to see if I can make one work first. Then probably something made of leather, just got to think of what it is first. Not sure after that. But whatever it is, it will be cool at least I hope so.
Patrick
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I have a freezer full of copperheads that need to be skinned but I'm not sure I will have a matched pair.
Grady
That would be cool for whoever gets it--match or no match.
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I have a few ideas, maybe a quiver of some sort or maybe something else. Still a bit early to know for sure.
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I have a freezer full of copperheads that need to be skinned but I'm not sure I will have a matched pair.
Grady
That would be cool for whoever gets it--match or no match.
Heck yeah
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I am not in on the trade, but that has not stopped me. I have a few things started and am thinking of more to add.
This will be ready to ship just in case.
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I have a few ideas, maybe a quiver of some sort or maybe something else. Still a bit early to know for sure.
A quiver would be cool, my blue nylon just doesn't go well with a primitive bow.
Grady
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I'm thinking about a warclub or something of the sort.
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I am not in on the trade, but that has not stopped me. I have a few things started and am thinking of more to add.
This will be ready to ship just in case.
I always said your a good man Charlie Brown.
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I am not in on the trade, but that has not stopped me. I have a few things started and am thinking of more to add.
This will be ready to ship just in case.
I always said your a good man Charlie Brown.
I've always had you fooled.
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All sound like good ideas. Skins would be sweet! A quiver would be nice, anything really. My recipient is getting a knife an some other stuff.
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Mine will be getting a few handmade arrows and some honey
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I sketched out a design for a haversack and started the hunt for some raw materials.
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I make my living painting murals and signs. When I really want to give an impressive gift that I know will be appreciated I paint a portrait for someone. After a little internet detective work, I found a suitable subject for a portrait to gift to my guy. I obviously can't post pics of the work in progress or risk ruining the surprise.
I will post this one though just to give you an idea of what I plan to do. This is my buddy Tony. He lost his battle with cancer early this spring. We'd been close friends since grade school. You will be missed my friend.
(http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m509/dakota_kid1/Tony%20resized2_zpshmfizh82.jpg)
I'll probably include some of the natural harvest items I'm gathering now. It was a good year for apples here. I doubt the hard cider will be ready by then, but you never know. The pie filling and sauce are already finished. Gonna run the cider press next week.
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It is a great portrait, you really have a talent!
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When is everything supposed to be sent out?
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Thanks.
Drawing/ painting was always something I enjoyed doing so I did it often. 25 years of practice goes a long way, just like playing the guitar, or archery for that matter. The more you do it the better you get. Learning to see the world as layers of colored shapes helps just as much, I have a couple years at an art school to thank for that one.
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I will save you the trouble of looking. My mug would destroy your canvas.
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Yeah... your right. Thats pretty ugly.
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I'm not posting any pics yet. I haven't decided whether to make a bow, a dz arrows, a plains style quiver, a bow, or an osage stave with enough sinew to back it. Kinda waiting for my guy ti post his requests.
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As I may be changing plans I think I may as well say what I have been trying. For the centerpiece I was/am giving it a go to make a bark quiver, and then a number of starting material type things. I debarked mulberry for the first time not too long ago and was impressed with how easy that was, but debarking the tube as a single piece is a bit more of a challenge. I may have to alter plans some if that doesn't work out soon-any suggestions? I have pounded it half gently with a rubber mallet. I was also wondering about steaming or heating the section I want to remove. Again, any tips/tricks would be appreciated.
SOM
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My main plan is a quiver of either woven cattail or fur of some sort, probably raccoon. Who knows what other ideas I'll have along the way. I've got the cattail leaves harvested and dried, now I just gotta find a day to try my hand at weaving them.
Kyle
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It sounds like there are some pretty neat gifts in the works. I'm getting a few files ready to hopefully be transformed into a knife.
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When are we supposed to have this done? Need to know
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Ship date is by January 15th
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Really haven't started yet but just finished up something that could be the prototype, plus some skins and some bees wax that i use, good raw sticky wax that still has a hint of honey in it
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For a Christmas trade?
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The ship date is 12/15/15-1/15/16.
Do NOT ship before 12/15/15.
Yes, for a Christmas trade.
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Awesome
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Trying to figure out if my recipient blackpowder hunts thinking about a possible bag & some other things.
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Rob,
Possible bag sounds like a great idea!
If their not into black powder, a cool bag might spark an interest.
All men like things that explode with fire and smoke! 8)
Kevin
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If their not into black powder, a cool bag might spark an interest.
Kevin
Well played Sir 8)
Fire and smoke good...
Thanks Leroy
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I black powder hunt with an inline.
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I like bags. A possibles bag could also be used for bow hunting. Who likes pipes?
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I like bags. A possibles bag could also be used for bow hunting. Who likes pipes?
Me to, me to!!
I will be black powder hunting as soon as I get my gun built! Patrick
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A possibles bag would be great for bushcraft as well.
Grady
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I got a possibles bag from yosimiteben last year. I use it when I go in the woods
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I dont black powder yet but I will.
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All men like things that explode with fire and smoke!
Ha ha! Isn't that the truth! I'd be interested to see a possible bag. I've been meaning to get around to making one someday but something else always comes up. I'd think most people would like receiving one and could put it to good use even if they don't hunt with a muzzleloader.
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Think I'll throw in a flint & steel kit also.
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YEE-HAA!!! Fire!!!!
Bringing out the pyro in all of us!
Kevin
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Meh, Fire. >:D
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Anyone been working on anything besides putting meat on the table?
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My brain's been working but nothing physical yet.
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My brain's been working but nothing physical yet.
Me to Pat! But I think I have it narrowed down. Someone is getting a river cane basket style quiver!
Patrick
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I'm just waiting on trapping and fur bearer season to open to really start on my gift.
Kyle
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My guy is gonna get an aluminum fire piston. I hope thats ok because its not what folks normally think of for material. Also some B.A.B.S.( Barbara's awesome bbq sauce ) bbq sauce. May throw in something else but not sure yet.
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So far I have a bow drill kit made, white oak bow and bearing block, yucca and ERC spindle, ERC hearth board. I am going to make a leather pouch, flint and steel and who knows what else I will put in it. When I'm done you will be able to make fire.
Grady
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My guy is going to get a couple of fancy turkey calls that I make, I hope he likes them.
Kevin
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I have been working on some housewares. I have 6 Silver maple coasters just about done.
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So far I haven't heard one thing that I wouldn't be tickled to get! The bad thing is, I know what's in the box. Good thing is I don't know which one I'll get!
Patrick
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I have learned that sanding things what have round grain can be a real pain. >:D
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I have learned that sanding things what have round grain can be a real pain. >:D
Yeah!
A real pain in the grain! :o
Always hard to get the sanding marks out.
Kevin
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How about people that fly fish thought about throwing a few flies in also.
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This is one project that might get sent out
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How about people that fly fish thought about throwing a few flies in also.
I like flies! It's always nice to look at how someone else makes theirs! I may throw in a few of them myself.
Patrick
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Awesome profile bubby, that looks like it would make an great bushcraft knife. Is that a scandi grind?
Grady
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Thanks grady yes it is a scandi grind still got some clean up on the grind but its not to bad, I'm thinking this knife and I'll chip some arrowheads and maybe throw in some skin
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How about people that fly fish thought about throwing a few flies in also.
I fly fish, both traditional and Tenkara (Flies tied backwards).
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It all sounds good to me. I typically make a call or two. Sounds like we have another call maker on the list this year. Maybe I'll try something a little different this year. Haven't figured out what yet.
Tattoo Dave
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Dave,
I've seen a pic or two of your calls, they look awesome!
I bet they sound great also.
I can't speak for anyone else but I sure would love to receive one for Christmas
Kevin
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I got a grunt call from Dave in a trade. It's sweet!
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I have a flint knife in the works.
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I almost had a coyote to start on a quiver, but the person shot it opening morningof rifle deer season and the temp reached into the 60s. So it was green bellied by the time I could get over there to get it in the late evening. Those coyotes stink enough as is, and get a little green belly going on and it's terrible. But fur bearer season is open now, so it's time to harvest a raccoon or two and make up a quiver and jar of rendered coon tallow. I've decided on some changes after packing around my raccoon skin quiver for a couple years.
Kyle
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I've got this much finished on my gift, needs a sheath and then I'll throw in a few extras(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/neck%20knife/20151122_151330_zpsogwrwmph.jpg) (http://s623.photobucket.com/user/bubncheryl/media/neck%20knife/20151122_151330_zpsogwrwmph.jpg.html)
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Good looking knife Bubby.
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Thanks Robbie
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Very nice bubby! I've always wondered how those handle were made. Is that a bunch of dyed wood laminated together? Patrick
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Yes Patrick in this case that is exactly what it is
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Well looks like my guy is going to get a white oak floor tillered stave. with some natural reflex . And a osage stave or two.
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That sounds like a good gift to me Bob
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Wow, bubby someone is going to be thrilled, there is a lot of great gifts going out this year, everyone should have a very happy Christmas.
Grady
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Thanks bubby! I thought that was the way it was made.
Patrick
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Everything sounds cool! I'm still thinning out the ideas, but will probably have either leather or cane. This is my fourth year jumping in on this and it's always exciting trying to come up with the perfect gift.
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I've got a couple of deer hides strung up drying. One is from a 200+ pound buck and the other was from about a 70 pound doe. I'm thinking I will use the hair on hide for a quiver. What would be the preference between using it as rawhide or soften it to brain tanned leather. I personally prefer a soft quiver that'll fold around the arrows, but since it's not staying with me. I'm curious on everyone's preference. Stiff and hard rawhide, or soft and flexible braintan?
Kyle
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Stiff allows for a distinct rattle sound, good for arrows making the sound of bucks duking it out when you shake it. Soft obviously would deaden the sound.
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Did I miss the Christmas exchange sign up again this year? 😔 I didn't see a thread, so I still have hope. Hope Alls well w you guys, have a gooder! dpg
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I have started... Will post pics when it comes together
Thanks Leroy
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Hair on quiver would be cool either rawhide or tanned, either way would be fine with me.
Grady
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Well i got the sheath finished, just got a few more things to complete the package and I'm all set(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/Mobile%20Uploads/20151127_170325_zpszg3nv2rh.jpg) (http://s623.photobucket.com/user/bubncheryl/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20151127_170325_zpszg3nv2rh.jpg.html)
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Sweet looking knife buddy.
And hair on quiver would look pretty neat.
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Wow bubby that sheath is sweet, looks like it is set up to hang or cross draw.
Grady
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Thanks and yup it hangs both ways
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Well done Bubby..
Thanks Leroy
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I got my primary gift done but am thinking about accessories now. ;)
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I got s knife done, gotta make the sheath. First blade I ever made. Well actually finished
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hate to say it but my guy will be getting raw materials. some osage orange and definitely some flint or obsidian. hope my recipient flint knaps.
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I don't know who could be upset with that. I sure know I wouldn't be upset. But I would be happy with about anything.
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I do indeed knap some, and I like osage--so I will look forward to your package kid bow.
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Who doesnt want that?
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I agree!! I don't knap but if someone sent me some rock >:D I'd most certainly guarantee that I'd cut myself trying to learn.
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lol I hope he likes it.
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If you have me Kid Bow, that gift would make me very happy. Osage doesn't grow in Minnesota and I have plans to learn to knap. As said earlier, who wouldn't like that?
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Well I got the white oak stave to floor tiller. Will try to get it braced before I send it on to my guy and like I said will through in a stave of a sage also.
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Sooooo, its getting close and there hasn't been a lot of activity on this page, come on guys lets hear from ya
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I'm heading out Monday across the hills to pick up about 300 pc of back strap sinew to process. Some portion of that is part of my plan.
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Sounds like a lot of really nice gifts. I'm working on a knife that I hope to finish up in the next week or two. I'll probably throw in some turkey feathers too. Everyone can use some of those, right?
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Here is a tease...
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Wow Pat, those look really good!
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Ohhh!! I know what that is somebody is gonna be happy!! Looks great Pat
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Tied up some special flies today.
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Bump. Anyone else have some show and tell?
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I'm keeping the rest of mine under wraps, day to start shipping is Tuesday right?
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I'm keeping the rest of mine under wraps, day to start shipping is Tuesday right?
If that is the 15th. ;D I have a lot of work to do this weekend. Secretive people are tough to craft for.
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Shipping between Dec. 15 and Jan. 15. Not before, not after! ;)
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Here is what I'll be sending out soon. Might be other stuff added too...
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Pat, that's a very nice setup. Someone is very fortunate to have that heading their direction.
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Pat, that's a very nice setup. Someone is very fortunate to have that heading their direction.
+1!!
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Very nice Pat, very nice.
Grady
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Pat that is beautiful.
I will be sending out assorted arrow making materials in various stages of completion. Shafts perfectly (mostly) straight, some partially straight some rough. Various shaft types and some different tips. It won't be as cool as Pat's stuff, I am afraid, but I hope my victim likes it anyway.
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It looks like there is some awesome stuff that will be going out. In hoping to start assembling mine this weekend. I've got all the raw materials gathered. I have a few hours this weekend to start processing before I work in the evenings. It's been hard to find time to work on anything the last few weeks. I've probably averaged 70 hrs per week for the last month. But I've got the deer hides dried out and ready to form into the quiver body (as long as the local dogs left me enough to work with), yucca plants in the front yard that I plan to form into the sewing cordage tomorrow, and a large bundle of dried cattails I plan to braid into the sling for the quiver. As long as nothing comes up and everything remotely goes as planned, I should have something to show by the end of Sunday.
Any suggestions on what to use to water proof the rawhide with? I'm thinking bees wax might work.
Kyle
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Your going to put a big smile on somebody's face Pat.
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OUTSTANDING Pat.
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Thanks guys. That's what it's all about, putting a smile on my recipients face. ;)
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Sweet set up Pat b . Lots of talent on this site.
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Ok got my stuff boxed and ready to ship. A floor tillered white oak stave. Two sets of tip overlays the first set is lace wood sandwiche'd with leopard wood and the second set is pink ivory with a light colored burl on the inside. And 2 . 70" osage staves. Hope my guy likes everything.
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Yes. Yes I will.
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I sent my package out today!
I could'nt wait to send it.
Sorry no pics, I'm having trouble uploading pics.
I hope my guy likes them.
Kevin
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Not till tomorrow! Haha. everyone pm me when shipped.
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I shipped. well my wife shipped it today. And probably said a few choice words also. It was a pretty heavy package.figure two 70 inch osage staves as a bow blank all in one package. So mark me as shipped.
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mine will be shipped Thursday to my guy. main reason as to why I'm shipping it Thursday is work likes to schedule me from 12-9 everytime. hope he likes it. ii would post pictures but apparently my phone wants to take a dump on me.
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I got the main body of the quiver made up last night. Between Thursday and Monday I'll get the strap woven together and any little touch ups done. I've got all day Saturday off and either evening or mornings Friday and Sunday, so it shouldn't be a problem. It's a little long since its a full enclosure type and I'm not sure what length arrows my guy likes to use, so it's a little on the long side just to be sure. I'll get some pictures up once it's finished and ready to send. There will be no modern materials when finished except for some of the tools used to process due to the limited time. In the time until I can finish up Ibe gotta figure out a good way to make the strap length adjustable with natural materials.
Kyle
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Gotter done will ship tommorow or so pending work and PO times.. My computer and camara cards are mad at each other and are not speaking to each other....
Thanks Leroy
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My Christmas Trade went out today,heading north. Suggested delivery date is Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015
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I shipped yesterday, hope everything arrives okay
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Don't forget to pm me u shipped.
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Shipped.. PM sent... Going SW
Thanks Leroy
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A couple pics. Maybe my guy can post more pics when he get it. Hope he likes it.
It's in a tube and will be shipped out this week. I'll send a PM when it ships. Just wanted to check in and give an update.
Thanks David
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Well as my world turns - finances took an exceptional hit this December. A couple of "extra" bills that detracted from our income. Gift is nearly ready to ship - some clean up and additions and then shipping. It may be after the 1st of the new year however. My usual income source was in the middle of year end inventory so there went my "extra" money. Any way here are a couple a teasers.
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I have a basket quiver done and ready to ship. The cordage I weaved through is twisted swamp grass. I also used cane, reed and hemp cord. I have a few other items almost finished to go along with it. I won't be shipping until after January 1 though. I am low on funds. Last night my furnace went out so we had an unexpected payment for emergency repairs. I can't afford to ship until my next pay check, but my furnace is working.
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My pkg was delivered to the porch of the address on Friday, Dec. 18. Don't forget to check your front porch for a USPS triangular Priority mailing box!
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I wasn't home much this weekend. I received pat bs package!! I'll ipen her up once I ship. Gonna go through the list tomorrow and start bugging people to make sure everyone's on track. Those who have shipped must pm me. Those who already have messaged me, thanks
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I'll be shipping the Monday after Christmas. Made a hand throwing fishing harpoon with 2 separate foreshafts. Trying to figure out what else to send since my recipient was pretty much open to anything. I'll let them post pics since my camera isn't working. :(
G-Monee >:D
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I finished up 6 arrows tonight. I wanted something to go in the quiver I will be sending. I have one additional item to finish up and then all my items will be complete. I will finish that item on Saturday and I think I will be able to ship the following Monday.
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I am finished with mine and will get pics up and shipped out this week. Merry Christmas all and a Happy Holidays.
Grady
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I've got mine essentially finished. I just want to give is a smoking to make is smell nice and a bit more water resistant. The picture is before I finished wrapping the strap and tying off the end. The strap is 3 pleated cattail cords tied together and wrapped with reverse twisted cattail cords. Not the way I initially planned to do it, but it works. The ends are wrapped with 20 and 30 feet of yukka cord. Something to pretty up the ends and if you end up in a situation needing it, is a total of 50 feet of usable cordage that can be removed without destroying the quiver. I'll be shipping out the Monday after Christmas. In the mean time I will be making some hickory arrow dowels for my guy to play with and fill the quiver with.
Kyle
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Looks very cool Kyle.
Kevin
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Some nice stuff going out
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My wife mailed mine out this morning.
Expected Delivery 12/24/15
Thanks David
Merry Christmas to you and yours!!!
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Mine will be going out on the 5th.
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The mail lady just rang my door because the 6-foot-long package wouldn't fit in the mailbox, and she didn't want to leave it out in the snow storm. Do you think I should open it now or wait until Christmas morning?
On a related note, I was going to send materials for making arrows--after seeing what others have been making, I think I will get them a little closer to completed before I send them out--but I will leave the final completion to my victim, to allow him to make them look as he pleases. It just means it will take me a little bit to get them out. Sorry it won't be there for Christmas morning.
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Open it, the suspense is killing me!
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Im vacationing right now but will send out shortly after i return around the first. Im fishing and couldnt decide between Tampa, Miami, or Savannah, so i took two weeks to do all 3:)
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My package will go out tomorrow morning, the stave will go out next week. I have been having a heck of a time reducing the stave with my broken hand. :embarassed:.
Thank you for putting this together.
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will ship around Jan 5, 2016. darn finances!
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The package I shipped out is on its way to be delivered right now. I just checked the tracking number and its out for delivery. I hope my victim I mean recipient like what I sent them.
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I shipped my package on Thursday. It's not leaving the state so it should arrive next week.
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My Christmas Trade came in the mail today from Scott Galczynski(I think that's the spelling). I don't know Scotts handle on PA. 3 very nice Tonkin cane arrows, spined self nocks with bone inserts, obsidian heads(my by a friend of Scotts), rattlesnake cresting and sinew wraps. Thanks Scott. I'll make a special display board for these. I'll post pics in the "Pics" thread.
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Finished up a few obsidian blanks for flint knapping and a set of antler pressure flaker and antler bopper. Hopefully he likes it
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Glad you like them Pat B . The points were knapped by a friend I can not knapp yet. Well not good enough to give anyone or put on a arrow. I was hoping you would use them to hunt with.
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I'm done! I will get it in the mail tomorrow. I had a lot of fun making it, so I hope the recipient gets some use out of it.
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Hey, uh, . . .don't look now, but someone stuck a couple of ducks in your pretty new purse.
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Hey, uh, . . .don't look now, but someone stuck a couple of ducks in your pretty new purse.
Ha! My wife didn't believe "possibilities bag". She said it is possibly a purse. Those are pheasant wings- figured the recipient might like them so I picked out a couple of nice wings. gonna see what else I can throw in....
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It looks very nice. I like it.
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Looks good, Jeff. 8)
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Remember to pm me ya shipped if u haven't already. Looks good guys. Should have my sheath made up this weekend. Been busy with family. Gonna figure out what else will go. We'll see.
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I shipped today. I hope you guy can use the items I sent west.
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Mark me down as shipped. Sent my package off this morning.
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I'll be shipping sometime next week. My wife and I are closing on a new home tomorrow, and life has been a whirlwind for the last month. BTW, since I haven't received anything yet, how do I go about making sure the person who picked me send the gift to my new address? I sent blaflair a PM to forward the new address, but haven't heard anything from him.
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I'll be shipping sometime next week. My wife and I are closing on a new home tomorrow, and life has been a whirlwind for the last month. BTW, since I haven't received anything yet, how do I go about making sure the person who picked me send the gift to my new address? I sent blaflair a PM to forward the new address, but haven't heard anything from him.
Make sure you have gone to the post office to forward your mail, and hope they shipped USPS. ???
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One of my two boxes goes out Monday. I'm gonna try to have the other ready by then, but realistically it might be approaching the deadline. I will make the deadline though. I'm good at making those, lot's of practice.
It's hard to get people to push back grand openings and home openers cause the sign guy needs another day. :laugh:
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Awesome! I knew you were a good man.
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Mine will go out tomorrow or Wed. for sure.
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Mine won't go out til the deadline. Not an excuse just a fact. I haven't even decided what all I'm going to box up yet but I'll make sure the box is full. >:D
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I finally dropped the package off at the post office this morning. I through in a few extra goodies. With the quiver before sending. And I recieved my box of goodies Saturday. Once I get some free time I'll show off everything on the proper post. I will say I am extremely happy with what I got.
Kyle
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I'll be contacting everyone who hasn't notified me of being shipped within the next couple days. Been real busy. My step daughter is having some depression issues and we've been taking care of the help she needs. About half have shipped from a rough estimate.
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I just completed the fire piston. Its a real dandy if i may say so myself. Im including some char cloth as well. I am really considering making up some bbq sauce because this stuff is really good. Just not sure about shipping liquids?
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Just pack it well and tell the po its perishable
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Shipping liquids should be fine as long as they are not flammable.
Grady
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I just completed the fire piston. Its a real dandy if i may say so myself. Im including some char cloth as well. I am really considering making up some bbq sauce because this stuff is really good. Just not sure about shipping liquids?
My attempt at making a fire piston failed, I must not have the secret figured out.
Grady
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Start a tbread and i will help you out on it.
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Well there is a little over a week before the deadline. If you haven't sent out your Christmas Trade item yet, please contact me in a PM. I'm trying to get a timeline so we can rap this trade up without it lingering forever. I have the list of participants and where they stand in the trade so help me check off everyone from the list.
Thanks,
Pat
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Here it is, count me as shipped. I made a white oak bow and bearing block ERC hearth board, ERC and yucca spindle, fire steel from an old file with a flint shard from a Neolithic debetage pile and a yard rock. Metal tin to make charcloth and some charcloth to get started. A ferrocerium rod with a crepe myrtle handle and a braided leather lanyard. A pocket frensel lense with a burlap bag. A handmade leather belt pouch to carry most of it in. Last but not least a bundle of fat wood.
Grady
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Wow!
A pyromaniac's dream gift for sure!
Kevin
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My thoughts too, Kevin.
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Wow!
A pyromaniac's dream gift for sure!
Kevin
So, pretty much everyone on this site's dream come true? ;)
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I shipped out a box today, it'll be there Monday or Tuesday. It's heading south ;) I sent some gathered stuff, and maybe a call, along with some good hunting mojo. I hope my victim likes it.
Tattoo Dave
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OK everyone, Next Friday is bringing to end the 2015 Christmas Exchange. Anyone that has not shipped, please try to do so by Friday. If you are having a problem, please contact me.
Thanks everyone that contributed to this years exchange and to the guys that carried it this far. Lots of cool stuff in the mix this year. The spirit of the season is definately apparent. 8)
Pat
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I'll have mine shipped Friday. A lot of appointments and visits with my step daughter the past week. So thanks to pat b for helping take the reigns to finish this out. U can pm me or pat once u ship. I still try and check in daily.
On a good note by step daughter is doing a lot better and she's on some new medicine that seems to help.
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Glad to hear she's doing better, Bruce.
These bozos aren't too much to have to deal with. ;)
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I finally got mine gathered together and boxed up. Will ship tomorrow morning priority mail.
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shipped it today~
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I am late to the party but i am shipped. I made a decent little fire piston of aluminium. It has red cap over a smll storge spot on the bottom to keep char cloth, which it has some of, in it. You could also put a small lense for solar fires. I didnt find one or i would have included it. The oring should last many moons but if it doesnt let me know i will ship you a bag of them. They are cheap. It doesnt need much lube and shouldnt for awhile. I just use a small touch of vasoline on the oring. And i mean small. Just enough to make it glossy.
I also shipped two jars of my home made bbq sauce. Its best as a grilling sauce but can be poured on and eaten if you wish. Everyone who has tried it is in love with it ( or so they say anyway ). One jar is original, the other is honey. If you think it needs more feel free to add more to suit your taste. I like the hint of flavor, you may like more than that.