Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: Trapper Rob on September 13, 2016, 09:08:33 pm
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You can post pics. of what your working on here.
Shipped Received
Beadman Cabinetbowguy
Stringman TimothyR
PaulN/KS YosemiteBen
Warpath Swampman
Cabinetbowguy warpath
UWE Redhand
Pat B Trapper Rob
GUTSHOT Buffalogobbler
Hunterbob bowtarist
PEARL DRUMS PEARL DRUMS
Balsatech Pat B
Buffalogoggler caveman2533
Redhand Swamp Thang
bjrogg looper
wizardgoat Beadman
bowtarist RBLusthaus
TrevorM Stringman
Trapper Rob Dakota Kid
RBLusthaus TrevorM
caveman2533 GUTSHOT
jeffp51 Hunterbob
Swampman Country
TimothyR PaulN/KS
Stoker bjrogg
looper Balsatech
country UWE
penderbender jeffp51
Dakota Kid UtahChippewa
UtahChippewa Tower
YosemitBen penderbender
Swamp Thang wizardgoat
Tower JoJoDapyro
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Can we have the participants give a little insight into what they may like, or want, or need?
I'm good with anything. Materials, art, knives, really whatever.
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You can post all that here JoJo.
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I'm up for anything also...anything!
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I'm easy to please, anything works for me.
Kevin
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If you will post your draw length & poundage some people didn't send me that with there address & I have people sending me a PM asking.
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28 inches. Anything under 80# >:D
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Any weight, any length, anything haha I ain't picky!Cheers- Brendan
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26" right handed anything under 55 lbs
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Anything hand made is fine by me. Draw is 27 to 28" RH.
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Anything is fine with me too. Draw length is 27 inches but can shoot a shorter draw well. Any weight.
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I'll take anything really I'm more hoping my gift impresses ;D
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I'll take anything really I'm more hoping my gift impresses ;D
That is the best attitude to have. Giving is the key to this one!
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Anything over 50lb@28". But I really don't expect a bow.Any gift will be appreciated. I just hope my guy likes to fish.
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Uh, who doesn't like to fish!? ;)
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Golfers.................:)
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Golfers.................:)
I golf (Not well), and fish!
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I love to golf. But don't fish at all any more. Love deer hunting and rabbit hunting.
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I love art and I love golf but haven't done that in a while. I'd love a bow but anything is ok with me. I'm not hard to please. I don't think I am anyway. Lol! 28" draw RH anything under 60#.
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I will gladly accept and put to use any gift offered.
That being said here's some potentially useful info.
right handed
28-29" draw
preferred draw weight 45-65 lbs
I'm 6'1" tall, 200 lbs, size 12 shoe
I have a hippy wife and 2 daughters ages 9 and 11.
hobbies aside from archery/hunting: fishing(fly, ice and bait casting), mushroom hunting, drawing and painting, music(listening and making), wood working/ carving/ burning , fly tying, good books, good food, good beer
Wish list:
knapping rock
skins/furs
fire piston or steel striker
any raw materials not found near the shores of Lake Erie (I love working with a new material)
Last year I received an awesome deer skin (fur on rawhide) quiver from Mo_coon-catcher.
I have a few ideas for my recipient, but no concrete plan as of yet. I'll be sending at least one hand crafted item and a grab bag of locally harvested raw materials.
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I am also happy with anything. I like raw materials as well as nice hand-crafted items. I could use some better pressure flakers/ notching tools for knapping, or a few spalls of rock-or I would never turn down a stave of any type, since I live in something of a bowwood desert. Some of the knives you all make are beautiful too-see? I would be easy to please.
Mostly I am trying to give as good as I get, but so far my research on my victim has not yielded much. Can't find a Facebook page and he hasn't posted much here either.
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I hate golf. Been there tried it hate looking for little white balls in tall grass. I'm up for anything my hobbies are hunting and fishing and building/crafting stuff. I hope my guy likes something homemade and some bow backings.
(http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y506/psmith311/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-08/CAFDFC7B-6290-4686-9AEA-0FADC7BF4CA0_zpsbbldhu8q.jpg) (http://s1278.photobucket.com/user/psmith311/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-08/CAFDFC7B-6290-4686-9AEA-0FADC7BF4CA0_zpsbbldhu8q.jpg.html)
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I'm not much of a golfer, Gutshot it isn't any funer looking for little orange balls either. Put-put with the grandkids for me.
I would love just about anything I've ever seen posted on here. I do like the primitive look best. I really hope my recipient post here, I haven't seen many post from him not sure what he likes. I have idea what I want to make him, hope he likes it.
Bjrogg
PS for bow 50-60@25" right handed
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PPS. Knapping stone and snake skins are hard raw materials for me to come up with.
Bjrogg
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See, Jo-Jo you cant do both at a high level. A man has to choose! Of course you wont be doing either for a good while now ;)
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GUTSHOT what all kinds of skins are in there.
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See, Jo-Jo you cant do both at a high level. A man has to choose! Of course you wont be doing either for a good while now ;)
I can fish way better than I can golf. But both can make you curse like a truck driving sailor.
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Okay part of my gift is done.....if you see a package bow shaped don't get to excited might be mine ;D it's only my second and it has taught me a lot.... literally blood and sweat went into it. Maybe 25 to 30#
Now I need to make frog gigging arrows for it : )
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GUTSHOT what all kinds of skins are in there.
Copperheads
Timber Rattlers
White Banded Water Snakes
Australia Tiger Snakes
Rat Snake
King Snake
I think there is 15 skins in the box. With more to come the nights are getting cooler so the snakes will be on the roads getting ran over:)
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Pretty sweet collection of skins there Gutshot
Bjrogg
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Pretty sweet collection of skins there Gutshot
Bjrogg
+1 that'll keep someone busy for a while! Cheers- Brendan
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Would love some nice rock or snakeskins, but really id be happy with anything.
Not sure what my guy will get yet. I was planning on making a bow, but he makes much
better bows than I do so maybe I'll just send him some yew.
Oh ya, I can provide a U.S. Mailing address if the package is going to be expensive
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I love my golf in videogames, lol. I know that may sound odd at first but hear me out, the fun for me is the planning of the shot, picking your club, putting spin on the ball if needed, and executing and then immediately watching the results. In real life it's just a way to ruin a perfectly good walk, lol.
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I will take whatever, materials or finished goods.
Honestly, I'm trying to figure out the perfect set of gifts to make a happy Christmas for someone. Got me some good ideas flowing with all the posts you gents are puttin up.
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DANG IT!!!!!! :-[ I'm Freakin FURIOUS!!! I missed it again this year. :'( Just got a computer set back up at the house tho. Hope top be on here a bit more now. @#$ %*&# M^$%^% #&*+@#! Missed the Christmas Trade again.
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I think I'm going to make some stuff in the forge for this years Christmas Trade.
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I've just had surgery so I can't build anything for several weeks. So I'm thinking of a nice landscape oil on canvas, Bob Ross style. Or rather wet on wet style. I've never oil painted before but I have done other paintings, like water color, stippling, acrylic. I've done mostly charcoal, and just plain old pencil drawings. But I know I can come up with something nice for my guy. I plan on painting three and sending my favorite. I hope this will be ok for a Christmas gift.
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I really like good watercolor paintings. Something from a forge would be great too. Ryan you can send me some yew anytime. Everything is sounding great. I wish my victim would pipe up. Not really sure what he would like yet.
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I'll take a Ferrari. Not picky any color and doesn't need to be hand made. ;D
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In case I'm one of the ones in question that has not posted much, and I don't have a Facebook account ( my employer pays for my phone). I have not seen a single thing on this site from anyone that has not impressed or inspired me. From knapping to forging to bow building. It is obvious that most on here are cut from a different cloth,and take great pride in the things we love to build. As for me, I do love wade fishing for smallmouth, spend a lot of time walking fields looking for arrowheads, bow building, squirrel, deer and turkey hunting and watching my daughter play volleyball. Any gift would appreciated. And GUTSHOT, I didn't draw your name but I do know what those Cumberland largemouth like. I won't forget you like to fish. Joe
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I'm thinking my guy will get either a matched set of snake skins or on big skin that can be split and thinking of making a knife or a nice deer skin quiver (hair on). Or maybe something else just a lot of stuff going through my head. Waiting for this guy to also post so I can figure him out!
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I am down for anything. I like everything and will use it all.
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In case someone is waiting on my desires - I really have none. I really enjoy all the handmade stuff that comes out the members shops here, and I am sure that anything that anyone of us creates will satisfy. If whoever has me is inclined, I have been in the market for a smoking hawk - hammer on end, hawk the other, with a smoke pipe in the middle. Not sure about the work involved on that one - might be too much, but then again, I dont know much about forging. Knives, rock or steel, always welcome. So would canned food or mead or honey, if you keep bees.
I have been happy in the past with a fire staring kit, a bird house, and cutting boards. Whatever you are inclined to make I am sure will be great.
Russ
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I would gladly accept anything sent to my door :)
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Working on a turkey box call for one of my offerings
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TimothyR hope someone post a real nice picture want to see those happy little trees in your happy little world. Allways watched Bob Ross with my mom she pasted almost 12 years ago. Still remember watching him with her. Loved how he'd have what looked like a finished painting then paint a big old tree trunk almost in the middle of it. Maybe there's a happy little primitive archer after a happy big buck in your happy little world.
Bjrogg
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Well, thanks to a great community, I did get into the exchange this year due to a glitch in one man's health. Wishing him the best in his recovery, I know he is upset to no longer be in the exchange. Get well soon.
As for what I make for most exchanges, you'll probably get a set of arrows. That's what I make best and that's what I like to make. I always figure we all shoot arrows on this forum. Right? I did make a set once that I saw put into the Classic auction. They had pink fletching, the girl who got them loved them tho. :o Pink has become way more popular since then.
As for me, not expecting a bow, but 40-50# at 26" and right handed are my stats, and I don't mind a lighter bow for playing around with or for my family. Anything else is great too. Hand-made is why I always loved this exchange. I like stuff I can use and or use to make other stuff I like to use. I'm not really a bow maker tho.
You all have a gooder, dp
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I have some leather and lots of white and other coloured seedbeads, which need to be placed onto the leather. Hope the time will be enough...
I like native american crafts, short bows, shoe size 8,5 (think its german 43), Diddley Bows and native music instruments. But its okay to find something nice crafted under the Christmas tree.
Regards
Uwe
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Cool with anything.. It's all good
Thanks Leroy
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I was thinking about sending the person something that had to drop out because of health problems then JoJo sent me a PM about it also if anybody else wants to do the same PM me & I'll give you the address. Like JoJo said it is the season.
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So what's everybody been working on?
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Trying to decide on wood or micarta. Damascus or regular. How big are standard ram rods?
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So what's everybody been working on?
Well this weekend I'm going to try my hand at knapping a couple of knives from a beautiful green glass I have and using a piece of red cedar for the handles wish me luck.
Another gift for someone just cause will be a bow for giggin
Also someone may get a drill kit and tender
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Still trying to get my thoughts together. ??? :-\
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I am just finishing up a now for a silent auction/benefit for a friend with brain cancer. I should be done with that bow this weekend. As soon as I finish that, i will start working on my Christmas trade project. For the Christmas trade project I do have a piece of ironwood with the tips flipped waiting to be tillerred.
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I got a plan and a little preliminary work done at least I Think I know what I'm going to make. I just finish a curvy HHB bow for a silent auction for a friend with brain cancer to swampman. Darn that stuff I sure hope they both bring enough $$ to help those there intended too. I'm really happy with how mine turned out. I put a lot into it, it's my best and it's a special bow. Right now I'm sitting behind a pile of stumps with bow in hand
Bjrogg
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Gracious and worthy project you did there bjrogg and Swampman.
I got a project in mind out of some brain tan.Can't say it's use yet but that'll come.
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Any rule about sending old new items? It would be very tasteful if I did as such. I have few things that I know my guy would love. They have been laying around a few years in new condition and I doubt I would ever use any of them, but he would for certain :)
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I've thought that same question myself here.
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I can think of a couple situation where that would bring a lot of joy Chris. Are we talking things you've made in the past?
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I'm half way there on a neck knife and sheath for the fellow that I drew.
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Yes Scott, nothing store bought. I make alot of "stuff" other than bows.
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I've got a few ideas floating around, but my guy hasn't posted anything about his preferences. Since I haven't either, I'd appreciate anything, but I sure do like nice staves and knives and arrow shafts and quivers and haversacks and, well, anything, really.
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Shouldn't matter if it's been around a while pearlie
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I've been making shavings... also gonna give my victim a couple of staves (yew and ocean spray) and a few dozen local shafts. Some other odds to throw in as well. as for wishes haha I'm into anything handmade or raw materials that are hard to get here. Like sinew, turkey feathers, shoot shafts that don't grow around here (sour wood, cane), snake skins, anything really. I'm easy to please. Cheers- Brendan
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Thanks bub. I wouldn't send any junk out, that's for certain. I just wasn't sure if it had to have that new car smell, or not.
I haven't said much about preferences. I like everything. I do a lot of spin fishing, fly fishing, back packing, bow hunting, kayaking, camping, muzzle load hunting, build bows, build arrows, do leather work, playing my drums and I love football and baseball at all levels. About the only thing I don't do is smack rocks together.
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I'm wide open to anything.
I've been working on something a lil special for my recipient.
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I would love anything from my giftee, I fish and hunt and am thinking my flintknapping days are soon over. My hands hurt to much from it. So I am open to just about anything. Looking forward to it this year again.
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Well heck I'm up for about anything too.I stated my draw length and weight on bows.50 to 55#'s @ 28".I'm into anything but cracking rocks yet.Got plenty of stone points though.Even a really nice stone knife thanks to Stringman.Different types of good bowwood to work on that are'nt around here always interest me.
Locally here in the midwest it's osage,hickory,black cherry,black locust,ironwood,hackberry,red elm,honey locust,and black walnut mostly.Lots of seasoned and ready dogwood shafts/some hazel too here locally.Lots and lots of natural turkey feathers.All right hand though.Local woodsmith store can supply me with ipe and most all other exotics.Something that's useful shooting a bow or accoutraments about sums it up but wide open really.
Got plenty of skins/hair on and braintan/snakes too.Plenty of horn.Mostly black.Except those nice multi colored type cow horn tips.They are nice.
My recipient will get something from the supply of goods stated.I'm still thinking something out of brain tan to make at the moment,but that could change at any time since I like to make things I can use it'll be functional for sure.I have not seen anything but a bow requirement from my recipient.
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I have not seen any requirements from my recipient yet though.
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Me I'm just glad to be a part of this if it's a bow 50 to 70#'s @28 to 25"
If not then whatever I get I would like a handwritten note telling me a little about it and yourself.
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A lot of good ideas going on.
I'm good on anything I'm easy to please.
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Hmm well like a lot of you have said I'd like pretty much anything, but if I was going to narrow it down a bit I'd say I'd rather something you've made over materials, I've signed up for the 1st hardcore hog hunt so something to take along to that would be great (this'll be my first hunting trip).
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Anything is good here .. I got a piece of steel that knife in it somewhere :)
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I did some forge work this week I've got one or two more things to do in the forge for the trade.
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Forged items are always cool!
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Im gonna be forging mine as well traper rob .. hope my guy likes it .. now what else to theough in
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I hope my recipient likes knapped work.
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Your knapped work is top shelf and I can't imagine anyone turning it down!
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Got my hands on a nice short haired deer hide today. Got it fleshed out and salted gonna start the hair on tanning process tomorrow. Hope my guy would like a back quiver full of cane arrows. And maybe some other goodies
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Tower like Scott said your points are top shelf.
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Hopefully I'll be able to make something out of this morning's distraction.
(http://i.imgur.com/LYMDKpF.jpg)
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Can't wait to see it looper.
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I'm down with anything from raw materials to finished items. Got a sweet knife last year from Bruce that I use almost every day! :)
G-Monee >:D
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Ok I'm settling in with the idea of a hide bag or possibles bag right now.....lol..Everyone can use a possibles bag.Only this one will be a braintan lined coon hide bag.Maybe an extra storage compartment in it too.A 4 string round braid braintan strap.With his face and tail as a part of the bag.
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Everyone needs quivers n' arrows Gutshot. Knapped stuff is cool too tower. Looper that's got me intrigued! And that sounds like one hell of a bag Beadman! Cheers- Brendan
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I got my stuff all finished. If I can't get photo bucket to work again I'll get some pics. to Pat or Clint & see if they can post them for me.
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What cal. smokepoles do you guys shoot?
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Don't have one yet, Rob. And let me jus say that'd be mighty generous of you send any caliber you wanted. I wouldn't mind atall!
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I have a couple things I am working on. My guy just may be getting a HHB and a turkey call. We will see. I shoot 45 caliber and 50 caliber smoke polls.
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No guns here! Haha- Brendan
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I have a .54, and a .45
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I've never shot a black powder before but would love to have one. Any caliber would be fine with me. And that would be a very generous gift indeed!
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I'm not building no gun to send out somebody sent me a PM they wanted to know what cal people shot for some goodies for one.
I'm just trying to help find out for him.
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Found some cable, Time to start heating and beating. What color Scales would you like, Camo, Dark, Light, Pink?
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Here's my first attempt at oil painting. Not so good but I'll keep doing it till I can send out something great.
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Looks good to me!
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Looks like a happy little world to me
Bjrogg
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Found some cable, Time to start heating and beating. What color Scales would you like, Camo, Dark, Light, Pink?
Dark. forged stuff is cool.
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Pretty darn nice painting.Good work.
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Painting is great. Looks like a Bob Ross.
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Nice painting Tim! Jojo dark if it's me! Cheers- Brendan
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Nice painting. Great job!
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Dark for me.
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Painting looks great to me Timothy. Are those happy trees?
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Nice painting
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Here's my first attempt at oil painting. Not so good but I'll keep doing it till I can send out something great.
Add a canoe with a Indian in it that would be sweet. Great job!
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That painting looks pretty darn good to me Tim.
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Looks lime some spring Locust going on. If that is what you were going for you nailed it!
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That's Bob Ross quality right there Tim. I can see from Michigan that those are happy clouds!
Great work for a first or tenth.
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Thank you guys for the kind words. I plan on staying at it.
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Tim,
don't sell yourself short, you did a very nice job.
I like the painting also and I'd hang it on my wall!
Kevin
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Who would make an elb out of a nice long yew stave? Or would you rather have a shorter stave? Just don't wanna send a 7 foot stave that will be cut down. Cheers- Brendan
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I'm good with whatever comes my way!
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Ditto.
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Who would make an elb out of a nice long yew stave? Or would you rather have a shorter stave? Just don't wanna send a 7 foot stave that will be cut down. Cheers- Brendan
If you sent me 7' of yew with the stipulation that it should become an English long bow, then I would accept that challenge, sir!
Of course, if you send a shorter yew stave, I would be equally thrilled. I got to make a yew bow this summer, and it was really hard to give away.
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I got some time in the shop last night. Antler, Maple, Osage and Purple Heart were involved.
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Of the yew I have used, I have kept all the length. If I had a 72" stave there is no question I would use 72" of it, or dang close to 72".
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I've got a good start on my project. Had to put it on the back burner to make a set of arrows I traded for two fresh hams, a leg of lamb and a rack of lamb ribs though. :) Not sure I like lamb though. I'm more of a goat guy. Back on my exchange project though.
.45 and .50 cal black powder for me.
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I like yew. Don't get a chance to work with much so I'd probably use all that was available.
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Aint had a whole lot of time yet... soon I hope!
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If you were my recipient would you rather have a back quiver or a Plains style? I have a hair on deer hide to make it with. :-\
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Plains fro me.
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I have a back quiver, so I would love a plains style one. some day I would like to go hunt, and a back quiver doesn't work as well for that
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I'd be happy with either, but I don't have a back quiver. Cheers- Brendan
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A back quiver would be cool!
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A surprise would be nice either way.
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Pat I think a plains would suit me best. I like primitive but functional doesn't have to be totally authentic I just kinda like that "look" I'm sure not getting any time to work on my project. I sure hope to before Christmas 🎄 Hard to believe it's November 1st already
Bjrogg
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Pat makes an awesome quiver.
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Plains for me wait, back would be better. IDK either one just surprise me.
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A few hundred or thousand beads left...
Regards
Uwe
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Wow that looks incredible! Very nice work! Cheers- Brendan
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That's awesome uwe.
Pat, Plains style is what I'd prefer.
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Real Art there Uwe, awesome
Bjrogg
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That is some great bead work.
And either quiver would be nice. But I may be leaning more towards plains style
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Beautiful beadwork.. Hunting season over for me.. Better get my rear in gear.. I do have a plan at least ;)
Thanks Leroy
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That's some darn nice beadwork.
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Thank you boys. It takes alot of patience! What is time? Hope it arrives in time!
regards
Uwe
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OK, I'm hesitant to ask this, but I'm going to anyway. Anybody on here too manly to shoot pink fletching? IMHO I like them, nearly impossible to loose in any season. Let me know tho. dp
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OK, I'm hesitant to ask this, but I'm going to anyway. Anybody on here too manly to shoot pink fletching? IMHO I like them, nearly impossible to loose in any season. Let me know tho. dp
I think Pink has turned the corner, it is good with me!
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Pink is as good as any other color! Cheers- Brendan
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Derik, pink is just a cross between red and white and I like both of those colors. With wood bow guys you shouldn't have to worry about guys that worry about what others think. Everyone thinks we are all nuts anyway. ;)
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I have almost bought pink fletchings many times. Send em to me if I'm your guy
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I shoot pink wraps on my target arrows. Pink fletchings wouldn't bother me!
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I shoot pink fletch some so easy to find
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I'm making a Plains style quiver for my recipient. I have all the pieces cut out. The hair-on deer hide quiver body has been marked for the stitching but I will hand punch a couple of hundred stitching holes with an awl. The leather trim and shoulder strap can be punched with a stitching chisel. I won't need to punch holes in the felt accent, the needle should push through it easy enough.
I'm liking the quiver that's in my mind. I hope the completed quiver is as cool. ;)
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I've got a half dozen 23/64" POC shafts self nocked and nearly sanded. Never heard from my guy about the fletching. :(
Making some good progress. Finished up 5 knives last week too, got to make sheaths for two of them. Trying to stay busy on this.
Positively, dp
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I love pink fletching, D. I have several batches done up with pink in their configuration. I'm thinking my next batch will be baby blue, even easier to see for me.
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Our household has been down with a cold/flu/respiratory crud for the past month so work on my project has been hampered. I hope to get in the finishing stretch next week tho .
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I know I haven't given any preferences, and I would be very happy to receive any of the gifts any of you guys are making. I just hope my recipient won't mind an atlatl with a few darts.
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Sick kid, sick wife, me sick. WE all have time. I'm getting closer.
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I don't mind pink either. Takes a man to shoot pink. LOL. I have some purple nugent shafts fletched with pink.
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Frustrating day in the leather shop! >:( I got all the pieces for the Plains style quiver cut out, all the stitching holes punched and got the body of the quiver stitched. Each stitching hole in the body was individually hand punched with an awl. With hair on hides you have to stitch the project inside out then reverse it. Well, I got the stitching done and realized I couldn't reverse it. I've removed the stitches and put the hair-on deer hide away for another project and will(when I'm not so frustrated) make the body of the quiver with other leather. Oh well, in the words of Grandpa Jones...life gets tedious sometimes. ;)
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Its finished! Nearly all "Whites" have been onto this leather. I couldn`t get that beads anymore which I had in my board. There are a few differnet "whites". My research gave that the Natives even used different colourshades (correct words? Sorry ´` m a Kraut! ;D). Now I`ll have to go to the postoffice and look what they tell me to write down for the customs, item, value of the contents etc. and finally what they charge me. Anybody any idea because of the US customs?
I hope the Christmas Trade partner will like it.
Regards
Uwe
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From one transplanted kraut to another, nice vest!
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That is beautiful, I'm sure it will hold a place of honor with your recipient!
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Uwe that's some beautiful bead work.
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Wow! That is amazing workmanship.
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Man that's awesome!
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Wow someone will be very happy with that! Nice beadwork uwe! - Brendan
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Very nice work, Uwe. Someone will be happy with that.
Tell the PO it is a gift, craft items with a low value.
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Very Nice UWE!
Someone will love that awesome gift.
Kevin
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Quite an exhibition of a labor of love.Outstanding!!!!About as much work as beading a baby cradle.Those are astounding too.A great devotion of time.Your recipient should be thrilled.You sure put pressure on the supplies of white beads.All lazy siouw stitched???Maybe cheyenne stitched looping on the previous row.Don't think so though.That usually makes a flatter layout.Lazy siouw is a little more humped.Always liked those geometric designs.Early 1800's period.Did you ever weigh it?
Let's see once too.You got pony trader blues on there and greasy yellows that I see.Not only are your lines good your choice of conlors is very traditional too.Saw tooth edgeing too.Maybe cobalt blues???The value on that is quite high.From one beader to another great job.
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This is kinda what I'm leaning towards for my contribution. Blanks are cherry, box elder, and maple burl. Any objections?
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Thank you for the good replies. Yes, its all lazy stitch. I bought the beads at different events, like Powwows in Germany and as well as Hudsons Bay Company in Germany near Munich. I`ve chosen the greasy beads. They are the traditional Lakota preferred beads.When I started, I did the edges first- that should be the finish. But then I took the chellenge, absolutely crazy to bead it. It weighs including the package and a few little flint replicas in small plastic boxes 2,5kg. The replicas are copies of finds in Germay from the early stoneage.
The vest is in the style of the reservation time about 1890, although I don`t like that era! It always makes me sad! But those were the times...
Yes, when I remember it correct there is cobalt blue for the teethed edges.These I`d bought 15 years ago at a spot called Pullman City in the Harz mountains in the eastern part of Germany. I`d never seen beads in that colour again and I`m happy to have bought them. They have a website.
I had to tell at the postoffice about the contents and the value. I had to put 85 Euros for the leather and the beads onto the papers, but marked it as a present not as a tradeitem for sale.
Finally I hope that the trade itemwill find its way safe to West Coast of the US. May the receiver drop a line after he`s got it.
Regards
Uwe
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This is kinda what I'm leaning towards for my contribution. Blanks are cherry, box elder, and maple burl. Any objections?
Dang- that box elder looks great!
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Really nice vest uew, doesn't look like anything lazy about it lol.
Scott those bowls look great. I was just thinking the other day these book elders are like weeds for trees but they probably got some cool burls to make just such items.
Bjrogg
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This is kinda what I'm leaning towards for my contribution. Blanks are cherry, box elder, and maple burl. Any objections?
Dang- that box elder looks great!
Jus' wait till it's got a finish on. :o :o
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That's going to be sharp looking Scott can't wait to see them finished.
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Great looking prospects Scott.I like the box elder too.With those red streaks.
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Its finished! Nearly all "Whites" have been onto this leather. I couldn`t get that beads anymore which I had in my board. There are a few differnet "whites". My research gave that the Natives even used different colourshades (correct words? Sorry ´` m a Kraut! ;D). Now I`ll have to go to the postoffice and look what they tell me to write down for the customs, item, value of the contents etc. and finally what they charge me. Anybody any idea because of the US customs?
I hope the Christmas Trade partner will like it.
Regards
Uwe
uwe....I've only sent a couple of items to england but I bet they'll charge you at least $50.00 U.S, currency for sending your vest.
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Those look great Scott!
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By the way, the postoffice charge was 37 Euros, not too expensive. Its insured for a good price if it gets lost. But thats what I do not hope!
Regards
Uwe
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Uwe that vest is going to put a big smile on somebody's face.
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I hope so! ;D
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What was the due date of the christmas gift again?
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December 15 to January 15.
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I must have sent it always weeks earlier. It takes 4 weeks usually.
Regards
Uwe
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The two different things I sent to England from the midwest of U.S. took around a week,but could be different for you uwe from Germany to the west coast of the U.S.It should get there though.That's all that counts really.
Thanks Pat.
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I`m waiting for the receivers answer. Today the first week is over. Lets see if its a snail post.
Regards
Uwe
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Havent had time to post much due to work
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Some bodkins and a few small leaf points
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Those look cool! I love Bodkins. Cheers- Brendan
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Stringman:
Nice looking bowls.
Did you ever spin that small piece of Bradford Pear that I gave you at The Classic??
One of these days I got to get myself a lathe....
Thanks
David
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Sweet vest uwe!
I'm making good head way on the arrow set. Self noched, 23/64 poc, full length, burgundy dye job cresting w black sharpie finish. They will have pink barred fletching and sinew wrapped nochs from this years deer. Tapered w/ field points, more trad then primitive, but they are all with in 5 grains from each other and are looking really cool so far. Cheers! dpg
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Yes I did, made a small "live edge" bowl (front corner.) The piece was checked purty bad, but all in all I am pleased with it.
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Lordy...Store front top shelf work.Very nice Scott.
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Really sweet Scott, you'd get along great with one of my farmer buddies. He make bowls and chalices al kinds of neat things heat turns on his lathe. Is that live edge one cherry? That's getting nice and thin.
Bjrogg
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No Bj, it is Bradford pear from ridgerunner. He gave it to me at the classic and I finally got around to doin something with it.
Thanks Ed, I'm a hoping to get after the Christmas set over the Thanksgiving break. We will see how they turn out.
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Really cool great work. As Ed said store front, top shelf 👍
Bjrogg
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Most Excellent Stingman:
Sorry about the checking.
That log spent more that a year as firewood.... So it was not cared for.
Bradford Pear is far harder and heaver that I would have ever thought.
And... As BJ just stated looks a bit like Cherry when polished up.
David
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Got a small billit in the works
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I have my gift(s) almost complete. I'll post pics soon. ;)
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Here is the 2016 PA Christmas Trade gift I'm sending to my recipient. This is my version of a Plains style quiver with a bone dagger. A sourwood arrow with Cherokee 2 fletch, self nock with sinew wrap, trade point(By Osage Outlaw[I think]) with sinew wrap all sealed with pitch varnish.
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Well the draw knife is slowly taking shape
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Really great stuff there guys, thanks for posting the pictures. I really need a kick in the but now to get things in motion again. Should have a little more time now but the seasons always get busy. I'm working on to many projects now need to finish some up.
Bjrogg
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Patb your quivers are always top shelf and a pleasure to see. The dagger and just the whole kit are sweet😉
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Thanks bubby. I hope my recipient likes it as much as you do.
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it is Bradford pear from ridgerunner.
Something useful from a bradford pear! Congrats, Mr Scott.
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Nice looking projects guys!
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Bradford pear makes good bows also, Knoll
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She cracked in heat treat :( so time for plan b
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They are some good looking projects going on.
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Very nice stuff you guys are making. Great set pat B! Bowls look awesome stringman! Cabinetbowguy forged stuff is super cool! That's drawknife was looking real good, too bad. Cheers- Brendan
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I've been tossing around the idea of a flint knife, or an arrowhead necklace..... any thoughts Gentlemen??
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I like that Tower I have one of my own but I would still love to have one of yours. I've been thinking about maybe a flint knife and raw materials bundle. Maybe sinew, raw furs, fresh cut red osiers arrow shoots. Curious what my recipent would think about that
Bjrogg
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Well if that's all ya can do... >:D
Nobody's gonna look down their nose at a piece of stone work from you, Don. Whatever you got in mind will look amazing!
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A stone knife would be awesome. BJ I would love any of the stuff on your list
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I see you guys have been hard at it.
A lot of nice stuff being made.
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Flint
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I wrapped my offering up this weekend. I'm excited to ship it out. I didn't post pics, no clues for anybody!
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One of the projects I am working on. I have to finish up the sheath.
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Good lookin stuff guys.
I Made four knives, two nice sheaths and got six arrows nearly ready to fletch last week. Can't post pics from my phone tho.
Have a gooder, dpg
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Finished mine this weekend and found a box to wrap and mail it in. I'll mail it out in a couple weeks.
Hope the fellow likes it.
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I'm not sure if I'll get time to finish what I originally started. I have a lot of projects going on right now but I think my recipient will like what I'm putting together. They always say that you give what you'd like to get and I'd be happy getting this. Hope he not a vegetarian and likes pepper cause one of the bags involve both. Still trying for plan A but man I've been busy and can't see anything letting up anytime soon
Bjrogg
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Get after it BJ. Who needs sleep anyway! >:D
I'm sure whatever you put together will be well received!
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I'm not sure if I'll get time to finish what I originally started. I have a lot of projects going on right now but I think my recipient will like what I'm putting together. They always say that you give what you'd like to get and I'd be happy getting this. Hope he not a vegetarian and likes pepper cause one of the bags involve both. Still trying for plan A but man I've been busy and can't see anything letting up anytime soon
Bjrogg
MMMMM, Non vegetarian peppery bag!
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My kind of knife Jo Jo.
Bjrogg....You got us all wondering there....lol.
Here's a progress report on the possibles bag.Not finished yet but getting there.A few pics from the start of it.It's an 8" by 8" bag that'll have a carrying strap on it and a flattened .54 cal. ball flattened out sewn onto the inside of it's nose for a closure flap.Good old prime Iowa coon hide pouch.Should serve it's purpose.A lot of pics just for a simple bag but here it is.
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and final pic with the strap on.
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I see a couple of details changed since I mentioned back on page 6 about this bag.Did'nt line it with more leather because the coons' leather is plenty sound and thick.I used a black I think nylon belt strap for the carrying strap too.Won't stretch when wet and it'll last.
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Man that is gonna look so good and functional too. That possibles bag should make someone very happy Ed and last more than a lifetime. (Unlike the bag of non vegetarian pepper)lol.
Bjrogg
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Well I hope so bjrogg.It's made to use that's for sure.Non vegetarian pepper?????.....you got me....ha ha ha.
Pearly....Must be something pretty nice you got planned.
Lots of very nice hand made stuff I've seen on here.
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If you need my address beadman i can get it to you :) every thing looks so good
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Whom is this going to???I thought that was a secret....ha ha ha.I don't know who's making something for me yet.
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That come out really nice.
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Thanks fellas.
Aaron....Just a cardboard template of 8" by 8" is used to make this along with some hand stitching.Here's the placements of the pattern.Then after it's cut out using a knife from the flesh side[not a scissors as you'll cut the hair] it's sewn together inside out and then inverted.I keep the head and tail intact with each patterned piece while constructing also.This type of layout of the pattern makes the grain of the hair lay downward properly for the best look.Pics.
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I used artificial sinew with a glovers needle to sew it up.
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done.
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Those are really nice Scott, I'm thinking the one with all the colors is the box elder. Kinda gives me a little more respect for it now.
Bjrogg
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Correcto. Box elder can be some pretty wood, but it's no fun to finish. As you can imagine it's some soft wood.
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Wow those are some nice gifts being posted. I'm almost done with the hair on deer skin quiver. Got to do a few finishing touches on it then I got to stuff it with some shooting materials.
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Scott I knew that box elder would be nice.I've got a camel lid trunk box lined with red cedar for storage out of box elder.The problem is with the red is that in time it can turn to a more brown color.I just linseed oiled that box for a finish though.Still it's pretty nice looking stuff.Even more so if you can find a way to keep the red swirls red.The other two bowls are very nice though too.
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Beadman that's an awesome bag! Stringman those are some nice looking bowls. And bj I put pepper on the vegetarians that I eat. I almost have my package together, mostly raw materials. Might post some pics this weekend. Cheers- Brendan
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Possbles bag package is off on the snail mail.See if my recipient likes it.
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Penderbender I hope the vegetarians you eat have four legs like the ones I eat.lol I'm still working on plan A but I have a plan b and c. Either way I think my reciepenet will like what I send.
Ed I can't wait to see who gets your bag. I'll be checking my mail just in case.
Bjrogg
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Some very nice work happening around here fellas. Those bowls turned out great Scott.
Ed, thank you for the explanation of the possibles bag, I really like the way it turned out.
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Scott those bowls are sweet, love the boxelder. Very colorful. Headman very cool possibilities bag!
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Nice looking gifts there fellas! I hope to get the arrows fletched today. I'll ask Osage post a pic before they go out. dp
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Woooooooooooooooo i got it did not see that commig couldent have ask for anything better !!!! Thank you so so much beadman !!! Will be shiping mine in a few days :)
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So this is about it. Yew stave 81", oceanspray stave 55", 14 os shoots, 7 pacific ninebark, 6 Serviceberry, 5 Wild rose, 3 dogwoods and 2 plum shoots all debarked and semi straightened, and two pieces of horn for nocks. I'm sure my guy will put it all to use. Might squeeze something else in the box we'll see. Cheers- Brendan
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Nice score cabinetbowguy, that possibles bag will look right at home your stone point arrow.
Really nice care package you put together there penderbender, that should be enough stuff to keep someone occupied for awhile.
Bjrogg
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Possible bag looks good Beadman.
penderbender looks like somebody's going to have some nice stuff to work on.
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Nice cabinetbowguy. And that's a great assortment of bow building materials. Should keep your guy busy.
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CBG nice gift that raccoon made a nice bag.
Penderbender some body will love to get that package.
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Your welcome CBG.I hope the carrying strap is long enough and that you don't already have one.I thought for a while you might have known it was going your way.....lol.Merry christmas!!!!!
That's a lot of very nice prospective bow and arrow wood penderbender.Yessser!!!!
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Damn Brendan! That is a HUGE pile of gifts! You're good giver! :)
Very cool possibles bag, Ed.
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Mine is packed and ready to send. Hope to get up to town and mail it today.
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Thanks guys! It's better to give than to receive! (All though I am looking forward to receiving!) Haha Hope my guy likes it as much as ya'll ! CBG nice nice bag man! Cheers- Brendan
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Mine should be getting close to someone's front door...
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mine got sent out the beginning of the week. Should be there by now or soon.
Hope it didn't get lost... ???
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It's getting close, I have mine finished and ready to go. Will put them in the mail this coming week. Joe.
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I'm getting closer, got 2 matched spine and weight stone point arrows done want to make a target point one to match yet for practice. I shot them both with my HHB 50lb almost center shot and they fly like darts. Working on glass knife with leg bone handle from my primitive buck, I think it's gonna look nice. Putting it all in a mink, muskrat quiver like the one I posted on my prototype quiver and accessories. I wanted to tan it but not gonna have time. I have used mine all year and it's holding up fine just don't want to get it wet for very long. Have a few more goodies to put in too. I've got 4 bows going right now too for all my little Indians 3 are shooting now. Lots of flakes, sawdust and wood shavings on santas workshop floor. Gonna have to PM to get my victims address I can't seem to find it.
Bjrogg
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Shipping mine out tomorrow. Thank you, that is all!! O:)
G-Monee >:D
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Mine is ready but I think I'll wait at least until the 15th before sending it out.
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Got mine ready will ship soon.
I would like to post pics but I'm having trouble resizing them.
Love all of the pics posted so far you guy's are awesome!
Kevin
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My Plan A let me down. On to Plan B, which is probably a more desirable gift than Plan A. But Plan A had me proud of myself for a few weeks. Not so much now.
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Mine should be ready to ship by the 15Th. Most of my things will be raw materials, bow staves, phragmites arrow shafts, sinew, some knapped points, I made a few arrows, and possibly throw in a small knapped knife. Hope my guy likes them.
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I just got to get mine to the post office
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Got to do some sanding and add some points. Got the other piece done, but can't tell cuz it might give it away. Mine should ship this weekend.
Sounds like lots of great gifts are being sent this year.
dp
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Mine should go out first of next week.
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I got my Christmas trade today. Awesome work Scott! These will be put to good use. Thank you sir!
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Finished my trade gift up this evening. Hair on deer skin quiver, some arrows, I put the self nocks on them but gonna let my guy fletch them. I'm not set up for RW, Only LW. Hope he likes it.
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Timothy those are some nice bowls you recieved from Scott.
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Your welcome Tim.
Gut that quiver looks very nice!
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Timothy, think you`re the first to receive yours. Seems mine is still on the way into the West. Hope its not got lost... :o
Regards
Uwe
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Mine is on its way :) !! Tracking says saturday.. 4 bodkins 2 smallgame broadheads, toy mini crosbow :).. quiver , and one of my favorite style knives :)
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What a fun package! I would feel like such a kid opening that!
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CBG. That's pretty cool stuff. I'd like to see more pics of the mini crossbow
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You guys are making some great stuff! I'll have to get in on this next year. I didn't realize it was a gift exchange where you just make anything. This is such a great Christmas gift exchange.
Eric
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My oh my! Life has caught up with me! the 13th already?! Guess I better get busy! 15th is right around the corner!
I have received my gift from UWE! What can I say? I am speechless and my friends are Jealous!
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I can't think of a better recipient for this amazing gift. Well done and congrats!!
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Nice gifting!
Sweet vest Ben!
This has turned into quite the Christmas exchange I'd say.
Or, this is a gooder!!! dp
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Wow that looks great on you Ben. That looks tailor fit and made.
I'm getting close I'll try to post some pictures later.
Bjrogg
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What a sweet vest! That looks great on you Ben! CBG sweet looking package you got made up there. Good score Tim, those bowls a very nice looking. Cheers- Brendan
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Getting close to wrapping this gift. Had to try it all out. I can't get it bloody but maybe just a little apple juice won't hurt. Here's some pictures the knife blade is old TV screen, handle leg bone from my buck. I found a bone this summer I'm pretty sure it was from a beef pot roast. I pick it up thinking it might make hilt. I cut it thinner and filed hole so it fit over leg bone. Then I halvted blade with pine pitch glue and let cool. Then I put some pitch where hilt would go warmed it up and slid it in place. Wrapped some leather that Pearl gave me and painted my markings on it to match the arrows.
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Can't forget the arrows as close to matched set red osier as I can make. Filed to spine and weight 2 stone point hunting and one practice point . A few pictures 1st bareshaft then 2 in a row hit the apple.
Bjrogg
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You guys are making some killer stuff to send out.
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Those look great BJ someone will love those gifts. Cheers- Brendan
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Thanks Penderbender I sure hope my recipient likes these. I really hope he has a bow that they shoot out of as nice as mine. I'd love for him to have a successful hunt with them maybe even get that knife a little bloody. I spent a lot of time on these arrows just to be wall hangers. 11 days till Christmas have a safe and Merry one everybody
Bjrogg
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Here is a few of my paintings. Will be sending one out as soon as it's dry enough to pack up. Should be a couple of weeks. Sorry it's taking so long.
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Fantastic Timothy I like em all but the top one is my favorite I'd be thrilled to get any of those great gift.
Bjrogg
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Wow Tim, you have some real talent there! Those look really nice! The third is my fave. There's a deer standing over there in the alders. He's just inside the tree line. I heard him, but can't see him yet.
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This has been fun to witch unfold. Wish I would have been a part of past Christmas swaps.
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Wow....I' hav'nt checked this in a while.Fantastic gifts flying around,and a lot of effort put into them I might say.
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Thanks guys. My favorite is the winter one. It's going out as soon as it's dry enough.
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Very nice paintings Tim. I think any of us would love to have one of those. Cheers- Brendan
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So far I haven't seen anything I wouldn't love. The art would go on my wall for all to see!
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Hey Ben!
Great the vest has arrived. Got a little nervous already.
I hit the target. I did it to my size and it was good! Send me one of your jeans. They will probably fit. ;D
Did the customs charge any thing from you?
Regards
Uwe
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Tim those paintings are super nice. Who ever gets that is gonna be one lucky person!
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Yea alot of nice stuff this year. Tim those are something special right there. I would have to agree the top one is my favorite also.
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I sent my package out today. Expected delivery day is Saturday, Dec. 17.
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For my Christmas trade offering I have a dozen cedar arrows with real ohio turkey fletching and just field points on them a tanned deer hide without hair a turkey call and a HHB bow.
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I will be shipping today after work.
Hunterbob that sounds like a very nice package you put together. Somebody will be very happy
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Wow nice gifts, I'm starting to get excited now I'm hoping to get mine out tomorrow.
Bjrogg
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I would post pics but every time I resize the picture for the site they get all destorted. So we will just leave that part up to my recipient I guess. Will mail out on saturday.
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Look on your porches Monday. USPS will be delivering it that day. "So they say"
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If you send it to me Bob I'll make sure to get some nice pictures. Gutshot I'll be watching my porch.
Bjrogg
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Mine is on its way :) !! Tracking says saturday.. 4 bodkins 2 smallgame broadheads, toy mini crosbow :).. quiver , and one of my favorite style knives :)
Cabinetbowguy, the tracking was wrong. I came home to this package today! What a great package. I love all of it. The knife is beautiful and I can't wait to make some arrows to go with the bodkins. Also, that little crossbow is a blast to shoot. I am going to bring it to work so I can have a little target practice to break my day up. BTW, that little crossbow spits those little bamboo screwers out at a pretty good clip. I wouldn't want them hitting me. Thank you CBG
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I wanted to let everyone know my progress so far. I am a little behind where I wanted to be due to many different life situations I won't bore all of you with. I do have a bamboo quiver completed so far a 3 bamboo arrows to go with it completed. I do have plans to for a couple other projects. With the predicted cold weather this weekend, I should get some good progress on my projects as I should be staying home. Most likely ship date for me will be after the first of the year.
Swampman.
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I have my offering packed up. Its leaving today and should land at its new home next Tuesday.
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Oh Top Secret Hush hush. Can't wait to see whatcha offered Pearl sure hope whoever gets it posts some nice pictures I'm hoping to send mine out today if things work out.
Bjrogg
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Just received and awesome plains style quiver with bone knife and trade tipped eastern 2 fletch arrow from Pat B.!! Thank you so much!! I was just thinking of making myself a plains style quiver for mounted archery. Now I got one more beautiful than I could make! I'm having trouble with my camera so I'll post pics when I get the chance but I do believe he posted pics earlier. Thank you again!!
G-Monee >:D
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Lucky you G-Monee! I have a few Pat B collectables and will always treasure them.
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Hey it got there a day early...and only a few days before Christmas. Got to give USPS credit.
Glad it got there in good shape and glad it works for you. The arrow is hill cane and the trade point was made by Clint(osage outlaw).
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I got my recipient's Christmas gift in the mail today. With where he lives I'm sorry to say he will probably have to wait till late spring to use them. I have yet to get someone to show me how to post pictures myself. Hopefully he will post some pictures for you guys to see. Joe
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Joe I'm sure who ever receives your gift will use them before spring! Even if it's out in the snow:)
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I received a dozen arrows yesterday from Warpath. The craftsmanship is superb! Thank you very much Warpath you do excellent work! And you make some HELLA nice arrows!
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more pics
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Those will make a Merry Christmas indeed Redhand. Beautiful arrows Warpath
Bjrogg
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Nice arrows warpath.
My box of goodies shipped out today.
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Very nice arrows indeed!
My package shipped out today Merry Christmas to all!
Kevin
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Thanks guys!! ;D Glad you like the Redhand. I wasn't sure of your draw length so right now they're for a 30 1/2" draw. Feel free to cut them down as needed. Enjoy!!!!!
G-Monee >:D
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I just checked the tracking for the package I sent out . It will land on someone's porch on tuesday. Merry Christmas everyone.
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Almost half of the people has shipped already.
Mine will go out this week.
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I wanted to get mine out yesterday but didn't. I have it packed up just writing a little letter to go with it. Will get it out next week for sure.
Bjrogg
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Mine will go out next week. Still have a few finishing touches to do. I'd post some pictures, but don't want to spoil the fun.
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Nice self nocks and fletching on those nice arrows.We all can use more arrows for sure.
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Those look like some nice arrows Warpath. Nice reception, Redhand. ;) 8)
Lots of nice stuff going out. I hope everyone has at least started their gift to send out.
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I shipped out my package Friday it should be arriving the 23rd.
Thanks again Warpath for the arrows. I sure will enjoy them.
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Very nice batch of arrows, Marlen.
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Mine is on Santa's sleigh should be to its destination before Christmas
Bjrogg
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I just checked my tracking #. It says weather is too bad to deliver will try again on next business Day.
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I was having a really crappy day today I had a waterline break in the barn last night then when we went to check heifers this morning one got out last night & tried to jump back over the feed rail her back leg got caught in the rail & she was hanging there by her back leg after we got her loose she couldn't get up so I had to shoot her & haul her to the butcher shop. When I was going past the house with the tractor & spreader I seen a white tube on the porch I had to stop & see what it was. It was from Pearly & what a sweet oceanspray bow with rat snake skin on it came out of the tube can't wait to shoot it. When I seen it that was all it took to cheer me up the rest of the day. Thanks Chris it's a beauty. I'll try to post some pics if I can't get photo bucket to work I'll see if I can email somebody the pics to post for me.
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Farming can be a real b*tch in the cold winter months, been there done that. Glad the bow brightened your day!
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Pearl said it all Rob, some people think it's cruel the way we raise livestock. Sometimes I think the livestock has it better than us. Sure glad your day was brightened up by that Pearly Prize. Nice gift Pearl and great timing
Bjrogg
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I am still working on my gift but I have had some delays work was more busy than usual heading into the end of the semester, and then my basement flooded leaving me without a workshop until we get things cleaned up. I expect that I will ship now after Christmas. Sorry for the wait :-[
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Forgot to mention, I sent my package off last week.
I was really hoping to make a bow for my guy, but I ran out of
time. I hope he likes what I sent, he makes better bows than me anyways!
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I'm still trying to get mine out too. A house full of sick people. Lots of fun. I'll get mine out as soon as I can.
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Lucky Robbie a pearlie bow is special
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WOW! WOW! WOW!!!!!
I took a walk to the post office today and there was a package almost as tall as me waiting for me.
I live only 5 houses from the P.O. but the walk back seemed to take 20 minutes, I could not get home fast enough.
When I opened the box I found a really cool little box call that was the perfect gift for me because I collect turkey calls, it will make a nice addition to my collection.
There was a tanned deer hide that I will put to good use some day, perhaps a possibles bag.
There were a dozen expertly crafted cedar arrows fletched with turkey feathers, A WHOLE DOZEN!!!
Also...Yes there was MORE!
Wrapped in news paper and lot's of tape what was obviously a bow!
I took my time unwrapping it... When it came into the light of day, it was if I could hear the angels singing!
What an awesome!, awesome! bow!!!
HHB, 65" tip to tip, perfect 1/4" positive tiller, red leather grip, Tip over lays that look to be paduak, zebra wood and ebony!
even the string is of superior quality, I teach string making to kids at our archery camp every summer and I can't make a string this good! I don't know the poundage but I bet it will hammer the target! I can't wait to shoot it!
We have a group that shoots through the winter at Hawkeye, we start New Year's morning every year, I can't wait for 2017!!!
WOW!
Did I say WOW!?
THANK YOU HUNTERBOB!!!!!
What an awesome gift!!!!
I have been having trouble posting pics, but I think I can figure out how to resize them, if I can, I'll post pics soon.
WOW!
THANK YOU HUNTERBOB!!!!!
Kevin
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Wow is right Kevin, that is an awesome gift. Hunter Bob that really getting in the giving sprit, fantastic gift.
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You are more than welcome Kevin. It was my pleasure to send you some gifts. I really enjoy these christmas trades . And that was my first time ever trying my handd at turkey call making. I thought it sounded pretty good. But you being a collector would know way more than me. I hope the bow fits you well. I don't have a good scale so I just wing it. That is HHB I harvest right here in Ohio . And the stain is a blackberry base with a few different stains over it . And I believe you nailed the tip overlay woods . I really liked the way the blood wood tipped the ends. And thank you for the string compliment. That is D97 . Merry Christmas Kevin and all on PA .
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Gutshot out did himself on a nice bow killed? deer hide back quiver w antler tip enclosers. Love the tanning job on it. Paul, if you tanned it. I'd love a pm w the recipe. Also three self noched and wrapped Tonkin Cain arrows w all the fixings to fletch and field points too. May stone point these though. And last of all, a killer box to send my gift out in. 😃😃 Awesome gifts Paul, they will get used.
Ps I'm serious about the recipe now. Thanks a lot man, it's a gooder!! dpgratz
Pps I'll try to get some pics up this weekend.
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Wow! Some really impressive generosity happening around here and before the big day even. I may have to add a few more things to the gift bag/box.
I doubt I'll get mine out before January. I have soooo many gifts I'm currently working on, for my family and friends as well as the trade. I still have no idea which ones will end up where, but I'll mention a few of the impressive ones. The list includes, hand made wooden fly boxes(filled with flies of course), an elk jaw tomahawk, N.A. flutes of cedar and poplar, a half dozen arrows, buckskin knee high mocs, a few wood burnings and a fair amount of local raw materials.
Happy Holidays fellas.
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Definitely some great stuff I have seen so far. Wish I had half the talent as a lot of you guys.
That is a sweet quiver I bet bowtarist.
Sounds like a lot of great stuff Dakota kid. I have made a couple flutes myself . Can't play them but I can make them.
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Gutshot out did himself on a nice bow killed? deer hide back quiver w antler tip enclosers. Love the tanning job on it. Paul, if you tanned it. I'd love a pm w the recipe. Also three self noched and wrapped Tonkin Cain arrows w all the fixings to fletch and field points too. May stone point these though. And last of all, a killer box to send my gift out in. 😃😃 Awesome gifts Paul, they will get used.
Ps I'm serious about the recipe now. Thanks a lot man, it's a gooder!! dpgratz
Pps I'll try to get some pics up this weekend.
Bowtarist im not for sure if that was a bow kill deer or not. I just got one from the freezer and tanned it out for the quiver. Glad you like it and hope it serves you well. Can't wait to see the arrows finished out too. I will shoot you a PM on how I tan my hides. It does take a lot of elbow grease to get them soft though.
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Not sure what my guy will get yet. I was planning on making a bow, but he makes much
better bows than I do so maybe I'll just send him some yew.
Wrong! You make a dang fine bow my friend, some day I'll own one. Thanks for the yew stave, arrow shafts and knapped point. Love them all man!
Happy Christmas Yoko!
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Not sure what my guy will get yet. I was planning on making a bow, but he makes much
better bows than I do so maybe I'll just send him some yew.
Wrong! You make a dang fine bow my friend, some day I'll own one. Thanks for the yew stave, arrow shafts and knapped point. Love them all man!
Happy Christmas Yoko!
Your right Chris, Wizard does make a mighty fine bow. Sounds like you received some great materials.
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Chris, I'm happy you like the gifts, I know you'll make good use of them. Cheers buddy
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I hope Santa will not forget me!
Regarfs
Uwe
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I agree Chris, wizard makes some of the finest. I can't wait to see what you do with that piece of yew Pearl. To bad goat didn't get my name my bows couldn't come close to either of yours lol.
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I hope Santa will not forget me!
Regarfs
Uwe
We must of been extra good this year. I am still waiting also.
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I got a package in the mail today from Kevin Raybould(Buffalogobbler), a very nice box turkey call, a very cool hand carved wood spoon and 2 string keepers for my bows. Thanks so much Kevin. Very cool stuff that I will enjoy. I'll get some pics up soon.
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Shipped mine this afternoon. Headed to the great state of...lets just say the south west. Should be there I think she said Tuesdsy. Hope he likes em. Cheers, you all have a gooder! dp
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Such nice stup on this trade ! Cant wait till next year so i can do it again
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Pat,
I'm very happy to hear you like the box call, spoon and string keepers.
Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Kevin
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I got a package in the mail today from Kevin Raybould(Buffalogobbler), a very nice box turkey call, a very cool hand carved wood spoon and 2 string keepers for my bows. Thanks so much Kevin. Very cool stuff that I will enjoy. I'll get some pics up soon.
Lucky you, Pat. I have one of Kevin's agate pot calls and turkeys like 'em alot. Mine has the softest, sweetest sound you ever heard. I switch to it when they break that 60-70 yard mark.
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Here is the cool stuff i got from Buffalogobbler.
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Neat stuff guys!
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Very nice gifts you got Pat.
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Yes Ed. I was very pleased. Everyone"s gifts are nice but I'm not surprised with this group of folks. 8)
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You know, somewhere I have seen a turkey call just like that one from Buffalogobbler! Now WHERE did I see that?!?!
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Here's a pic of the HHb bow, arrows, turkey call and tanned deer hide I received from Hunterbob.
Kevin
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Hunterbob says he's not sure of the poundage, he tillered it by eye without a scale.
Kevin
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I just hope you are happy with everything Kevin. Man look at all the snow you have there. We are having a warm up today 60 degrees.
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Dang Kevin, that's about 4 years of Christmas Trades all in one package. Good for you Bob! 8)
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Wow Hunterbob that's way over the top unbelievable awesome present there. I'd of been thrilled with half the arrows that is a beautiful bow everything looks fantastic. Kevin you must have been a very good boy.
Sure hope my recipient gets his. Sent it out a week ago today.
Bjrogg
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That put s permagrin on the bgobblers face. Nice gift HB. :o :o 8)
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Bob,
It was a HUGE surprise when I opened the package!
Thank you again, I really appreciate the gift!
Kevin
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That's more like a Hanukkah set of gifts... :)
;)
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Man oh man, that is some gift lucky you Kevin. Great work Hunterbob.
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Wow. Your ready to hunt with those gifts!
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Great stuff everyone
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Caveman 2533 got the gifts I sent to him. I still haven't taken the time to learn to post pictures so hopefully he will. I Sent him some homemade balsawood crankbaits that I've been making for around 13 years. I'm a lot better at making those than I am selfbows. "Hence my posting name". Merry Christmas everyone. Joe.
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Balsatech makes crankbaits that's top shelf!
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Joe I talked to Steve the other day he said he really liked them & was going to post some pics.
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Thanks Paul and Trapper Rob. I hope Steve hooks the catch of his life with one. I think by next year's trade I would feel more comfortable about sending someone a bow or something more primative as a gift. Joe.
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Beautiful gifts, Santa couldn't have delivered better then that.
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These are finally on their way up north. I've was away the 2 weekends before Christmas so apologies for not making it the before. These also a bonus gift my wife made 😁
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Looks nice Trevor.
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Definitely nice, I think someone is going to be very happy.
Kevin
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Cool bag and pen.
Would like to see them baits, but who am o yo talk.
Mine should have arrived yesterdey.
I'll try to get my own pics up right now.
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Here's the quiver and arrow fixins I got from Gutshot. May try to get a start on those arrows this week. Thnks again Man!!
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Great gifts!!!!Very generous craftsman out there.
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Very nice gifts. I would be proud to own everything I have seen this year.
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Got mine in and let me say what craftsmanship. They are beautiful makes me feel like what I'm working on is macaroni art. Hahaha I'll get to that later I can't believe I got what I asked for.......a car! He even threw in some arrows!
Dpgratz it is an honour to receive something so detailed and beautifully done.
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Here is what I've been working on got to fill it up with goodies but the container is done.
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Very cool.Nice work.That's to hold something valuable in for sure.
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That's very unique, nice workmanship I can think of a few things I'd store in there.
Bjrogg
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That's just to cool. Make a nice eye glasses case for the truck!
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Neat boo box.
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I got a package in the mail today from bjrogg. It included a mink quiver, a knapped glass knife, and 3 red osier arrows. Oh, and some homemade jerky. Two of the arrows have some beautiful knapped obsidian heads. They look fantastic, and I'm going to do my best to put one of these arrows into a hog. Thanks, Brian. The whole package is truly a great gift.
I'll take some good pictures tomorrow.
I've got some finishing touches to do on my gift. I decided to make some improvements over my initial design, and I decided to add a couple of more useful items.
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I so glad you got them and I sure hope the arrows shoot good for you. You should be able to match the practice tip to a bow and the stone tips should shoot close to the same as I can make them. It would be so cool if you harvested a hog with one of your stone point arrows.
Bjrogg
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Mine should be at it's new home by Wed.
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Well...It's gonna be a Happier New Year!!!Just had the USPS Santa Claus arrive on the yard with a multiple gift package.Man!A uniquely constructed type harness leather possibles bag with a braided type strap of para chord with nickel plated snaps on it for attaching it to the side rings on the bag....and....a tin from his wife of home made chocolate bourbon balls I've got to hide from my girlfriend & her dogs...LOL...and...a wooden ink pen with copper plated furniture on it.All very nice! Thank you Trevor!
PS...A christmas card with a duck on it wrapped in christmas lights saying all dressed up for the holidays!
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That looks really nice Ed. I haven't been home yet today don't know if I got anything yet or not. Guess if I don't get one today I'll have to get one next year.lol. They say good things come to those who wait so I'm sure something nice is coming. Happy New Year everyone.
Bjrogg
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I'm sorry i haven't sent mine if your one of the ones waiting I'll try my best to make it worth it. Trying to close on our home haven't had much time but I'm looking to complete it this weekend and sent it out.
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That looks really nice Ed. I haven't been home yet today don't know if I got anything yet or not. Guess if I don't get one today I'll have to get one next year.lol. They say good things come to those who wait so I'm sure something nice is coming. Happy New Year everyone.
Bjrogg
+1 and I'm with bjrogg it will be next year before I get mine😆😆
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I spent most of the day yesterday working on my gift. I have one or two small bits to add, but it will go out in the next day or two.
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Glad you liked it all Ed! Sorry to send you a bag when that's what you sent out, but if already started it when I saw your pics 😀 The pens rose wood with a wax finish, and the bags molded goat leather. The bag actually broke the mold literally which is why it's a bit more creased in the corners than it should be.
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Trevor....So you sewed this bag onto a mold of sort?Cool.I've never done that before.Do you dampen it before or something and let it dry so it holds the shape better?It feels like good tough leather.
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Yes exactly. The front was dampened, stretched over the mold clamped and let dry. It's veg tan goat leather, it was the first time I'd worked with it. I'll definitely use it again. Here's a couple of pics I took in the process.
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Trapper Rob asked me to post these pictures for him. I'll let him fill you in on the details. It looks like you guys are having a great trade this year.
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Thanks for showing that process Trevor.It sure does hold the shape good.That had to take some precise measuring to get that right.
TrapperRob....I'm gonna quess HHB?????Nice tiller.
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Got this sweet bow from PD it's oceanspray with rat snake on it. It really spits an arrow out. Thanks again Chris I love it.
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Your a lucky man Robbie i have a pearly bow it's one prized possession
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Can definitely see how that could turn a bad day into a good one😊. Good Luck with those heifers Rob. When we milked cows I spent all day all winter taking care of them always wondered how we got everything that needed to be done in the summer done. Sure was nice when we could put them in the pasture in the spring.
Bjrogg
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I know what you mean BJ this Jan. 31st will be 3 years since we sold the milk cows they went your way since then we been getting all the newborn calves from another farmer & raising replacement heifers for him & raise the steers for beef. I thought after the cows left I would have more time man was I wrong I think I've got more work now then when we milked. Did head count the other day with steers heifers & newborns there's about 700 animals here.
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Hey Rob, nice lookin bow , For some reason I thought you lived in Harrisburgh, I mean like downtown city, Dang 700 head of live stock is serious job, I can only imagine when a waterline freezes and they all start bawling for a drink. Lookin at pictures of your place and noticed something missing, where is your snow :o :o ;D, I'll try and send ya some. Bob
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WOW!!! You all do real good stuff! I read the whole post and I am impressed with the variety of skills. Uwe,
Your bead work is great, I've strung a few, and have some Native American friends who do beads. You do good work! TimothyR, keep painting -I would like to have one of your works; all the bows, arrows, and leather works are superb. I am renewing my skills but will try to get into the next go'round, I do some nice redwood boxes, I think. Congratulations to all, and Happy New Year!
Hawkdancer
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Made it home from work and found a pleasant lookin little box layin on the porch. Of course my wife chose to keep her little secret instead of calling me at work and informing me early. Thank you Russ for the very nice set of arrows and bow quiver. I can't wait to put them through a bow and watch em fly. I will freely admit how I don't like making arrows so this gift is spot on and I appreciate the thoughtfulness it demonstrates. Merry Christmas!
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nice arrows and quiver!
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Those look like some sweet arrows and a nice quiver too Scott. What's not to like about making arrows? More fun hitting rocks I guess. I kinda know what you mean but a bow ain't much good without good arrows.
Bjrogg
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Very happy you like them, Scott. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you!!!!!!!!
Russ
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Got a package from trapper rob!! The contents were some excellently hand forged campfire utensils. Including a fire poker, forked cooking stick. pot lid lifter, steel striker, and I think a paint can opening tool(which is fitting for my occupation)?? They had lots of swirls and twists and were quite elegant. Thanks rob I'll put them to good use. I'll try to get some pics up tomorrow.
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So I tried my best made my first Atlatl dart. It is a take down sorry I look like a hobo, but I am in a rush to get this and the box to the owner.
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Looks good swamp thang! Barefoot huh? It's 18 degrees here today.
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Swap Thang that's been on my list of things to make for awhile now. Looks nice no tee- shirts and bare feet here. Dang that wind is brutal again. Our coyote tracking snow is gone but it's cold and windy
Bjrogg
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Looks good swamp thang! Barefoot huh? It's 18 degrees here today.
18 below here lately! I don't even dress like that IN THE HOUSE these days! Starting to really think this move to Arizona isn't such a bad idea.
Can you post a little more about the take down aspect of the Atlatl dart? I'm interested.
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Sure thing. Trying to find a good resized to show the detail any suggest ions? Also I'm on a phone so it should be android friendly
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The pics I uploaded were on my phone. I just cropped it if needed then set it 600 for whichever way was bigger and let it just work out the other.
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Yeah it's been a steady 60 to 70 degrees here I tend to run around barefooted down til 35°.
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Swap Thang that's been on my list of things to make for awhile now. Looks nice no tee- shirts and bare feet here. Dang that wind is brutal again. Our coyote tracking snow is gone but it's cold
I have another piece of Iron Works rivercane if you want it I can ship it home or cut it in half for you
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I finally finished up the last item for my offering. I am waiting for my shop to warm up (-10 here tonight) and I will be working on packaging everything up. I plan to go to the Post Office on Saturday.
Mike
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No way man that's insane I'll take my triple digit heat index plus astronomical humidity anyday over that
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Looks good swamp thang! Barefoot huh? It's 18 degrees here today.
18 below here lately! I don't even dress like that IN THE HOUSE these days! Starting to really think this move to Arizona isn't such a bad idea.
Can you post a little more about the take down aspect of the Atlatl dart? I'm interested.
As requested.....it is still green as I harvested it and began the process.
The main component is rivercane with pin oak inserts which I whittled and sanded down to form the tightest friction fit possible, on the middle I poured a healthy amount of wood glue in one end and using gravity with a lil thrust slammed the rivercane six inches onto the pin oak dowel let sit. The tip is glass from a Jagger bottle with pine pitch and wrappings are done using a serving style wrap from my back up bow string : ( the fletchings were harvested from my aunts turkeys. Total length is and 6'5". Everything organic I harvested myself.
More pics to come when service is better.
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mark me as shipped--finally. I can now move from feeling guilty about being so slow to feeling anxious because I still haven't got my gift either. I call it carma.
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Mark me as shipped too. I hoped to ship sooner than this but I finally finished.
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So far 22 out of 33 people has shipped & 18 out of 33 people has received.
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I checked the USPS tracker number on the box I sent and it was listed as delivered. The recipient hasn't posted though.
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I've been immobilized with an upper respiratory infection since new years. It finally broke today and I got back to work, so I'm a bit behind where I'd like to be with my gift. A couple more nights at the fly tying bench and I'll have it ready to go. The fly box turned out pretty sweet though. If I would have made it a bit smaller I could probably could fill it faster though. Oh well, those extra flies will come in handy if my guy casts any thing like I do.
I will include instructions for fishing the flies from a spinning rod too, just in case my guy lacks the proper equipment. They should be more or less equally effective regardless of set up. I have a few other odds and ends ready to go as well.
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Dakota Kid that sounds like a great present, I'm sure whoever gets it will be very happy with it. That upper respiratory infection has been going around here too. My oldest son (33)has been fighting it since before thanksgiving. He's been to the ER 3 times and they've had him on 4 different antibiotics. He is still fighting it and still had pneumonia yet this week. He is so sick of being sick. I sure hope yours goes away better than his has. I'm sure there's ice on the bay now, one of my cousins was out last weekend limited out on 14" perch. I told him you wanted to get some walleye he said they are usually further out by the gap and ice was to thin for him to go out there but some people where getting close to there. It's been cold and windy ever since.
Bjrogg
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I'm in Michigan too BJ. I had that infection back in June - not good with My COPD/Emphazema ! Nasty stuff - ended up in the Emergency Room a couple of times. Bob
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Yea Bob this really is a nasty one, my son works through anything and he's been trying for this one too but it's really dragging him down. I was over to see him yesterday and I think he is maybe starting to get over it.
Bjrogg
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I posted on the first page who shipped & who received if I missed anybody leave me know. Everybody should be shipped out by this coming up Mon. the 16th.
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Thanks for the update, even if you did misspell my name ;D
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I sure got a nice suprise when I got home! A set of 6 arrows, some shafts, turkey feathers, pine pitch, 3 broad heads and 3 screw in field points. I just wish it wasn't so cold and dark so I could fit try these baby's out! Thanks a ton Jeff, I'll put these to good use 😀
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I also got home this evening with a tube on the front porch from Steve Nissly. He sent me 2 nice ash arrows with self nocks, turkey feathers and stone points. Can't wait to get to shoot them. Steve sorry to here about your wife and hope she gets better soon.
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Sorry about that Trevor I got it fixed.
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Oh man! My life has been crazy of late! I haint forgot ya but may be a bit delayed! Please be patient with me!
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I will ship Friday.. :)
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Nice gifts being delivered guys. Paul (Gutshot) nice stone points on those arrows from Steve, I was thinking about trading for some to mount on arrows someone deliverd to my door. Thanks buddy. Keeping your uncle in prayers. Joe.
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Beautiful gifts!
The talent of the members here is just amazing!
Kevin
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I'm going to try and get mine out today. It's dry enough to ship but finding a box has been challenging will probably have to make one.
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Beautiful gifts!
The talent of the members here is just amazing!
Kevin
More than the talent, the goodness of people's hearts in the exchange is amazing.
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I just realized that Monday is a holiday. I'll push to get mine out before then.
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should be ready by then
Thanks Leroy
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Beautiful gifts!
The talent of the members here is just amazing!
Kevin
More than the talent, the goodness of people's hearts in the exchange is amazing.
Amen JW Amen!!!
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Got mine out today. Should be there Saturday.
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WOW. It was like Christmas morning when I got home from work tonight. You went over the top with these gifts swampman. I really appreciate everything you sent and will put it all to good use.
Ok everyone here is the list of goodies that Mike sent me
A bamboo quiver with the top lined with fur and a I believe jute shoulder strap that is hand braided with deer antler . It is sweet.
Six boo arrows with self nocks 3 with field points not sure
what they are made of and 3 with trade points razor sharp broadheads
A pile of turkey feathersa longbow sleeve.
And to top it all of everything came in a hard plastic arrow case.
Thanks again swampman for a fine list of stuff. I really did feel like a kid opening up everything.
I will see if I can sweet talk someone into posting a piture for me.
Thanks again Mike .
Hunterbob
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Hunterbob, I am glad everything made it. The field points are made out of nails with the heads ground off. The trade points are made from a band saw blade so the are a high carbon steel. I got the bandsaw blades from a PA member in a trade years ago. I hope the arrows fly well for you.
Happy holidays.
Mike
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Thanks again mike. Here is a picture of the stuff. At least I hope I can post a picture. We will see.
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Oh man hunterbob you scores there. Very nice
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That's a real nice gift hunter bob and a real nice picture too
Bjrogg
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Wow!
Nice gifts Hunterbob!
The quiver is very cool and if you kill a deer with those arrows please post a pic!
Kevin
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Yes I finally figured out how to post pictures.
And yes Kevin I would love to take a deer with one of those arrows. They are well crafted.
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My gifts went out today. Hopefully the recipient will post some good pictures.
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I sure got a nice suprise when I got home! A set of 6 arrows, some shafts, turkey feathers, pine pitch, 3 broad heads and 3 screw in field points. I just wish it wasn't so cold and dark so I could fit try these baby's out! Thanks a ton Jeff, I'll put these to good use 😀
Trevor, Glad you like them. the arrows are red osier, of course, and matched to spine based on your stated draw weight and length. I hope they shoot straight. The trade points will need a final sharpening. Merry late Christmas.
Jeff
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If anybody's going to be shipping out after Tues. the 17th please PM me & leave me know when you think you will be shipping.
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Been a bit busy here. All three kids are sick. Gonna get it in the mail tomorrow for sure. It's all wrapped up and ready. Sorry for the wait. Cheers- Brendan
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PO closed tomorrow. Federal Holiday.
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shipping today... nothing like waiting til the last minute ::) ... A ton of great items made here. One of the reasons I like doing the trades is to see all the great things made and forces me to keep from being to lazy :)
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Bit of a fiasco, but mark me as shipped! Had to cut 3 1/4" of of the yew stave. And an inch off of some shafts. To get under 2 meters. Sorry for being late. Tried to a ship yesterday but it was too long. Merry late Christmas- Brendan
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I will have no problems with a yew stave 3 inches shy of two meters. I hope it is coming this way!
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Hey hey.. I got a package today.... An Awesome masterpiece scenic painting.... My daughter has painted me a couple and I will add this to my collection... getting to be an art gallery here :)
Thanks TIM... this is really great work!!!!! I wish I could use better graphics to show the detail :)
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shipping today... nothing like waiting til the last minute ::) ... A ton of great items made here. One of the reasons I like doing the trades is to see all the great things made and forces me to keep from being to lazy :)
My Canadian is a little rusty, is a meter more or less than 3 feet...? ???
;) :)
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39 3/8"
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Nice painting Tim. I see Jesus looking between the mountains.
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Hey hey.. I got a package today.... An Awesome masterpiece scenic painting.... My daughter has painted me a couple and I will add this to my collection... getting to be an art gallery here :)
Thanks TIM... this is really great work!!!!! I wish I could use better graphics to show the detail :)
You're welcome sir! Thank you for the kind words. Merry Christmas
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39 3/8"
Thanks DC.
Oh, and I see that I "quoted" the wrong post. Ooops :-[
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Well thanks to MLK day I'm even later with the shipping than expected. My apologies for going over the deadline, to my recipient and the trade organizers.
I hope to ship tonight, but I lost/deleted my guys address. :o >:( Murphy's law strikes again. It seems like everything has required extra effort lately.
I'm waiting on a PM from trapper rob. Then it will be on it's way.
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Got mine today and a big thank you to Looper for the wonderful stuff. There was a poplar bark quiver with goat leather strap and lining, a hand forged steak flipper and an antler tine powder measure from a deer that he has killed with a primitive bow. (Ought to be some good Mojo there.. :))
Oh, and it was all packed into a wooden box marked " FRAGILE' " so I thought it was from Italy. ;)
When my tech support gets home from school I'll post the pictures that I took
Thanks again Looper.
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Here is a picture of the quiver, flipper and measure that Looper sent me.
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I'm glad you like it, Paul. Take a picture of the box, too. I figure it would make a great arrow shaft holder.
It looks like I forgot to put on the final strap. That one was just a temporary one for getting the length right, and in the rush to get it all mailed, I overlooked that. It's probably still on my desk in my shop. I'll drop it in the mail to you.
Hopefully that powder measure is a useful size for you.
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Now if that is'nt camoflauge on a quiver nothing is.Very nice gift.
A beautiful painting too.
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Were down to 5 people need to ship yet if you will PM me & let me know when you will be shipping.
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These are handmade and were my gift from Paul Smith, totally cool as I do a lot of fishing.
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Great set of lures.. Very talented
Thanks Leroy
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Almost want to bite one myself. Nice job on the lures.
Bjrogg
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Those are some sweet looking lures! Man the stuff that gets made be folks on here is topshelf! Tracking says the package will be there by Tuesday the 24th. Cheers- Brendan
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These are handmade and were my gift from Paul Smith, totally cool as I do a lot of fishing.
Caveman those are some nice baits I have a few myself. But I didn't send them to you, they are from Balsatech (Joe) can't remember his last name.
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Those are some beauties Steve.
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Got home tonight and there was a little brown box from County waiting for me. Opened it up just in time for supper so I put it right to use. Hand made knife blade is saw blade. Elk antler engraving inlaid on walnut scales and a nice sheath. Sure cut my sausage clean. Thanks Country
Bjrogg
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Dinner is making me hungry, The knife looks really cool also!
Kevin
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I'm definitely full now, my wife is a terrific cook and I'm a pretty good eater to. Thanks Kevin.
Bjrogg
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Thanks Brian ... that IS some good looking food :)
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Hey buddy....that'll take you a LOOOOOONNNNGGGGG time to sharpen away the metal of that knife to a tooth pick.Nice handle on that knife too!!!!!Is that scrimshaw?You should be able to skin about 10,000 deer with that one.
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ED this is my favorite shape for blade for cutting up deer. I like my fillet knife for skinning and this shape for cutting up. Hopefully get to use it next fall for something besides sausage. I like it Country thank you
Bjrogg
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Finally! In the mail today! Financial woes! Floods! Rockfalls! Snow! Boy it all adds up!
To my recipient! My sincerest apologies! Was not supposed to happen this way!
In the mail!
Take care!
Ben
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bjrogg....Yes that's a dandy knife for your intentions.A nice smooth handle that cleans up easy too from tallow/blood/& fat.
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Really nice knife and lures.
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I got my package yesterday from Dakota kid. Mike, thank you for the gifts. I could not be more pleased.I am going to have my daughter sit down with me this evening and figure out this posting pictures thing. It's high time for me to join in this community full time. I got a wide variety of gifts that included a hand made and painted fly box full of hand tied flies, some kidnapped arrowheads, goose feathers, mussel shells and some other fishing lures and articles to top it all off. Thanks again Mike. Joe.
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Wow that's a nice knife and the sheeth looks great too!
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Balsatech, I'm glad you were pleased with your gift. I was right though you certainly do make a better lure than I do. Those look fantastic. Do you airbrush yours? I was toying with the idea of sending you one of my older pasche airbrushes I no longer use, but was worried you already had your own.
That offer to take you out smallie fishing on lake erie is good for as long as I still live up here. I don't own a boat, but in the spring you don't really need one as long as you have a good pair of waders. We have quite a bit of out of towners crowding the bay during that time of year. I hear we have some of the best bass fishing around. I take it for granted having grown up here I guess. If you've never caught a big pig small mouth on a fly rod, I highly recommend it.
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Finally had a day off to mail mine should be there in 10 days
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Tracking says the package is in San Francisco, but should reach its new home today. Cheers- Brendan
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my wife says there is a big package from Canada waiting for me--and I have a meeting at 4:30, so I can't leave work early. This is going to be rough. . .
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We're all waiting with you
Bjrogg
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Wow! that was worth the wait. My wife said it was a long package, but it was a loooonngg package. The address said Pender Island, BC, so I am assuming the gift is from Penderbender. When I opened it I found over 6 feet of yew waiting for me. Beautiful straight, nearly knotless yew. That would have been more than enough by any standard, but in the package was also two nice pieces of horn for knocks, and a wide variety of shoots for arrows --including over a dozen ocean spray, some dogwood, wild rose, pacific ninebark, and some serviceberry. I have never mentioned how I like experimenting with different arrow materials, but I really enjoy making arrows, so this gives me some new types to play with.
But I guess that wasn't enough. There is also a 55" stave of either ocean spray or ironwood or vine maple (I am not familiar with any of these, so I am just guessing) and a block of red colored wood for tips or handle work.
This is a kingly gift and I feel like I have won the lottery. Thank you so much. When Brendan mentioned earlier what he planned to send out, I secretly (and not so secretly, maybe) hoped it would come my way. I got to work on a piece of yew this summer that passed through my hands on the bow trade, and I have been wanting to work another piece of yew ever since. This will ease the pain of letting that piece go. Now I have to research ELB designs or something Pacific Northwest-y style like Wizardgoat's designs. Whatever I end up with, I need to make the most of the length.
Thanks again. This was well worth the wait.
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That looks like ocean spray in the pics, great package you got there
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Yep it's ocean spray! I'm glad you like it all. There is a card explaining some stuff in zip lock bag under the purple tape. Some of the shoots aren't the best but I figured you could use some for foreshafts. I'm just glad it got there ok. Haha I was a bit worried as wizardgoat advised taking the bark off, but I didn't. Didn't wanna risk ruining the backs. I usually just let it pop off, when it wants to. Cheers- Brendan
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The customs have sent a letter to pick up a little envelope next time. I`ve caught a bad cold and now I`m recovered so far to start for them this afternoon.
Regards
Uwe
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Really nice package Jeff, that should keep you busy for awhile.
I checked tracking last night and my package should have arrived
Bjrogg
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Sweet
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Oops sorry that was supposed to go on supply trade. Still nice present Jeff
Bjrogg
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Jeff, that is a very nice unch of materials you have there. I am sure you will make a beautiful bow out of that yew, although I am not sure how you will top the one you made in the bow trade last year.
Mike
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A very gracious gift of bow and arrow making supplies.
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Wow Jeff!
That sure is an awesome bowyers gift!
Kevin
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Jeff you got a heck of a gift. Congrats can't wait to see that yew when it's finished
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Made my visit at the customs yesterday. Later I was not in the mood to post the picture. My bad cold strucked me down again. Now I feel a little better and will put in the picture. Thank you Leroy for a nice little working knife. I think that it`ll be my compagnion on my walks with my dog on the riverside.
Thank you and regards to Canada
Uwe
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Very nice knife and sheath.
Kevin
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Your welcome Uwe.. Speedy recovery on your cold
Thanks Leroy
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Pretty sweet knife! Cheers- Brendan
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Okay I'm excited even though my measly gift pales to the knives bows and paintings I tried my hardest and it's processed through customs and should arrive sometime this week. So if you haven't got yours then be on the lookout!!!!
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My kind of knife uwe.Last a life time.
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If you guy's will check out the list on the first page & leave me know if I missed anybody for shipped or received.
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Shipped and received!
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I've shipped & received... I hope to post pic this weekend
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Shipped and received!
Thank you
Uwe
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I'm the slow jerk again. I'm close. Electrical issue in the babies room has been delaying me.
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I received my box from YosemiteBen.
He made me an awesome POC handmade flute that my wife won't stop playing haha.
I have a pretty good sized musical instrument collection so this is a welcome addition.
He also threw in some cool Yosemite park badges for the kiddo, and some mock orange shoot shafts. I've been wanting to use this material for quite some time, so thank you Ben!
I'll try and post a pic soon
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I just received and awesome take down atlatl dart from swamp thang. And a very cool bamboo box which had the forshaft/ point in it. And a very nice letter with a story about how family comes in all shapes and sizes, and not just blood related. But I think you forgot the rabbit fur! Haha thanks you Tristan. And thank you Trapper Rob for hosting this trade. It was fun and I look forward to next year's! Cheers- Brendan
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I got my package from Tower last night. An awesome Obsidian knife, looks like a mixture of black, clear and mahogany. and a really great point. Thanks a ton. They will look great on my display wall.
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I was told that obsidian cane from Siberia..... I can prove it, but it sure cost like it did ;).
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Glad you like the flute - it was giving me some fits. Mock Orange is a good shaft wood.