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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: RyanW on March 20, 2017, 08:19:49 pm

Title: Pennsylvania Bowyers?
Post by: RyanW on March 20, 2017, 08:19:49 pm: Hello All,

I am new to the board and really enjoying all the great information. I was wondering if there are any bow makers in PA that wouldn't mind visiting with and showing their skills off to an aspiring bowyer? The aspiring bowyer would be glad to buy dinner and a few drinks for your time! Thank you.

Ryan
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Post by: upstatenybowyer on March 20, 2017, 08:27:55 pm: Welcome Ryan! I live up near Rochester NY, but if I'm ever in your neck of the woods I'll let you know. :)
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Post by: Dances with squirrels on March 20, 2017, 08:39:12 pm: Ryan, where in Pa are you?
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Post by: RyanW on March 20, 2017, 08:50:16 pm: I live in the central part of the state, I'm 25 miles southwest of State College. Look me up anytime upstate.

Ryan
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Post by: Dakota Kid on March 21, 2017, 03:28:50 am: Hey Ryan,

There's a few of us from PA on the site. I'm from Erie which is 3-4 hours from central PA. However I do like to head your way during camping season. If you're ever planning a trip up to the lake, feel free to shoot me a PM.
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Post by: selfbow joe on March 21, 2017, 06:18:55 am: Welcome to the PA
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Post by: RyanW on March 21, 2017, 06:31:41 pm: Dakota Kid,

I grew up in western PA, and my dad still lives near Grove City. I still make it back that way occasionally.
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Post by: timmyd on March 21, 2017, 06:45:26 pm: I'm in greensburg about 45 min east of pittsburgh 10 min fromy new stanton exit on turnpike
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Post by: Will Tell on March 22, 2017, 09:52:44 am: Ryan, I'm from Hermitage and grew up in Mercer. I'd like to help you but I'm still a rookie and only have made one bow.
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Post by: Dakota Kid on March 22, 2017, 02:46:15 pm: Grove city is only an hour or so from me. Let me know the next time you'll be in the area.
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Post by: bubby on March 22, 2017, 06:03:26 pm: Quote from: Will Tell on March 22, 2017, 09:52:44 am
Ryan, I'm from Hermitage and grew up in Mercer. I'd like to help you but I'm still a rookie and only have made one bow.

Don't let that stop you guys from getting together, trust me 4 eyes are better than two
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Post by: RyanW on March 22, 2017, 10:04:40 pm: Maybe the next time I head back that way Dakota kid, will tell, and I can get together? I cut an Osage log yesterday, but I think it's no good.. I'll have to get a pic and see what you guys think, the growth rings are super tight until you get to the extreme center of the log.... it wasn't far from the house though, so I figured worst case it will heat the house a day..
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Post by: Dakota Kid on March 22, 2017, 10:50:40 pm: Tight ringed osage makes super bows, if you can chase a ring. Backing it will work too, if chasing is just impossible.