Primitive Archer
Information and Resources => Primitive Shoots and Events => Topic started by: james parker on April 19, 2016, 11:20:56 pm
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As the subject states, this will be the first of many laminated bow challenges at the Classic. Because of the such great interest and demand for the bow blanks that I brought to the Classic last year, I decided to make it more interesting in having a similar bow challenge. After running this by Pappy, he thought it was a great idea. Good for people to have a chance and learn about laminated bows, and at the same time, have a lot of fun. I only have 35 blanks, that range anywhere from 35# to 60#. Participants will have to purchase a bow blank, and obtain a score card at the Classic and compete to win one of three 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place trophy prizes.
Those people wanting to participate and finish a bow blank will need to bring their own tools if they have them. To finish these bow blanks takes minimal hand tools: 4-way rasp, scraper, nock file, a little sandpaper, and maybe some kind of finish in an aerosol spray can. These are bamboo-backed osage bow blanks and bamboo-backed ipe bow blanks. Some are natural, and some are dyed with various colors and patterns. And the riser woods also will come in a variety of species of wood. Included are pics of some of the bows in the rough and completely finished out. I hope this turns out to be a wonderful and fun event for all participants and spectators. The pics are of just a few examples of unfinished and finished bows to show how they can turn out.
i will be arriving at the classic saturday, april 23rd
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Dang it I have to work at the Classic.
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pics for laminated bow challenge
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Hope I can catch up with you and maybe buy a blank to work on after the Classic. Now that's a solid plan I think. :-)
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What day are you getting to the Classic? I would like to get one from you.
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Great James, Ye Jon you have to work ??? ;):o. James had the idea and I think it would be fun, it will work about like the selfbow Challenge, register, finish a bow and shoot the course for score, James is supplying the awards so I am sure it will be something special.The registration and cards will be through Jon but the cards will be turned into to James and he will tell us who the winners are. We will give the awards at the awards ceremony. Yep wished I could get in on it also. :( Clint I am sure James will chime in but I think he is coming in Saturday or Sunday of this weekend. ;)
Pappy
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Very interesting. What day will you arrive?
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i will be arriving at the classic saturday, april 23rd
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This sounds like a fun contest! Great idea James. Looking forward to spending time with y'all again!
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Count me in, James. I'll have to work on it early on before the official weekend. I'll be there on Saturday 23rd or Sunday.
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In! Hope there'll be few left at my paltry draw weight. Arriving Wed. Thanks for setting this up, James.
Will certainly be challenge for yours truly. Clint & Matt will have theirs done by Wed, so just copy one of them ... easy/peasy. ::)
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We talked about that knoll, send James a pm to reserve one for the challenge. Pappy
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Mike you make a takedown outta yours? ;)
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Mike you make a takedown outta yours? ;)
some kinda friend, huh?
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as it now stands,,, we have 8 people preregistered,for sure and 2 maybes,,,looks like it will be a fun venture,,,
1st, 2nd, and third place prizes will be awarded, along with free tee-shirts for the winners..
thanks to all for the support,,, pappy has agreed that this could/will be an annual event if there is enough intrest,,,,
i now have around 20 blanks left..,, so they are going at a steady pace
last year i parted ways with 65 bow blanks,, wish i had started the challenge then
thanks again,,, james
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I'll be coming in Monday and I'm definitely making another bow this year. I haven't decided but I know I'll do a Hickory but one of these would be amazing too.
How much are the blanks on average? (I know that's a difficult question, but I need to budget accordingly)
Thanks!
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James what are the prices, I may be able to do it early, but I am going to be helping out after people start arriving. But I'd like to do it.
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Okay guys, Here are the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes for the Laminated Bow Challenge.
What do you think?
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Sweet prizes James, to bad i can't get in on it
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Sweet!!!!!
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WOW!
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Who made those?
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hey mullet,,those are some of the wallyworld flintknapping kits i got while in fla,,, you know the same ones you buy,,,,, lololol
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well,looks like i wont be at the classic untill tomorrow,due to unforseen problem,,,see you guys sunday
james
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Thought maybe I'd see some pictures by now!
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Not yet knoll. Matt Wirwicki finished his bow up and it looks great. I'm going to start on mine today.
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I'd like to try one as well. Preferably 50-60 lbs natural finish.
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They sure did turn into nice shooters. Appreciate it James Parker!
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thanks to all the participants, that were in the laminated bow challenge,, it was a huge amount of fun for all,,, there were some awesome bows finished from the blanks that I brought,,, good thing we weren't having a bow beauty contest,, because all finished bows would have came in first place. I will post pics and scores later tonight. Thanks to all. James Parker
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Thanks for all your help James. And thanks for the laugh at the band saw when I told you I was left handed.
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Those lam bows were simply amazing. I can't wait to get another one next year and hopefully put up a more respectable score : )
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James, it was a good event. Looking forward to the 2nd Annual... ;)
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So who were the winners?
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Scores will be posted soon I'm sure.
I believe Davey Reed from NY was first place, but I may be confused with Self Bow Challenge.