Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: Trapper Rob on September 08, 2017, 07:36:41 pm
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You guys can post here what your working on.
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I'm not sure if you could call this "work" but I'm well on my way to having a bunch of shitakes to dehydrate, vacuum seal, and send in my victim's Christmas package! I'm gonna try to forage for a bunch of other gourmet mushrooms as well.
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upstatenybowyer we just had some hen of the woods the other day. Fry them up in some butter & garlic.
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Never had that kind of mushroom, sounds lIke and awesome thing to send. I still don't have any ideas yet myself. I'm hoping to harvest and tan a hide or two to send. Not sure what yet though.
Kyle
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upstatenybowyer we just had some hen of the woods the other day. Fry them up in some butter & garlic.
mmm! -C- Haven't seen them yet, but they're coming! This is a great time here for Black Trumpets, porcini(no bugs), and lion's mane as well.
Mo, a hide sounds awesome. Perhaps some jerky too?
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Got a nice crop of Casacades Hops, and the tarragon is bonkers again, and pungent! Still trying to use up the '15 crop -C-. Had some on the elk burgers tonight! Hops are vacuum sealed and frozen, still got some Nuggets to seal and freeze. Might try that with the basil, too.
Hawkdancer
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Robin got some oyster mushrooms the other day.I was skeptical knowing nothing about them.They were very good.
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I leave all the mushrooms in the woods except for morels they come home with me. Really not a big fan of mushrooms.
Not sure what I am going to put together for my guy yet.
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Eating mushrooms from the woods is risky business. I spent 5 years studying with a local mushroom group lead by a professor of mycology before I ever brought them home for the table. There are a few that are pretty much foolproof though.
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Gathered most of my materials.. Have a plan of action.. Now to find time.. Why does it get busy at work during deer season?
Thanks Leroy
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I'm curious if anyone else had any interest in doing snake shed backings in bows? If so then I'll send a couple in the package. I've got a few collected and my big girl is about to shed again. She's an Enchi ball python that is now big enough that one skin should cover a bow well. Once applied you get a scale pattern and its faint, but you can see the pattern from the animal. There's no guarantees she will peel it off in one usable piece, but there's a chance. Sometimes they rip them or they get peed on. She's a bit over 4' long and soda can diameter now, and their sheds are generally 20-30% larger than they are. They are easy to apply if you take your time, and being from a small Python are a lot tougher than those found from a rat snake.
So any interest as a filler?
Kyle
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Nothing wrong with that. I've never seen one used but I'd sure love to.
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Nothing wrong with that. I have never used snake skin, but would like to try it out. I am into pretty much anything even remotely bow and arrow related. Along with most things primitive. I am thinking of putting together a package similar to what I gave last year. Basically a bow and arrow making package. Stave, shafts, handle/overlay material, maybe some fletching, and trade/ stone points. What do y'all think? Cheers- Brendan
P.s. oh and I Knapp too!
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All is good with me, any raw materials, bow staves, arrow shafts, finished bows, finished arrows, flint, rock, skins, even shrooms! I'm game. If ya made it, gathered it, found it, or borrowed it! That's what this trade is all about. )P(
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They all sound like good gifts to guys. Kyle I'd love to try a Shed from your Boa. I use to have a small bull snake and two tarantulas. It was always so cool when they shed. The tarantulas especially. There would be the old worn faded shed and the bright brand new shinny real spider. Still amazed how they can do that.
Bjrogg
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Now there's an idea... Tarantula shed glued on just above the handle...
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You know Jeff that is a pretty cool idea. Wondering if I coul get my wife to let me keep a pet in the house?
Bjrogg
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I believe Paul Semp did a snake shed backing and he didn't like how it turned out. I can't remember why.
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You know Jeff that is a pretty cool idea. Wondering if I coul get my wife to let me keep a pet in the house?
Bjrogg
Might want to start with something with a few less legs and work your way up to the tarantula. ;D
OO, I searched around a bit for that bow paulsemp made but couldn't find it. I did see 1 or 2 with sheds though. One of them looked pretty cool.
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Well i couldn't dig up much on the guy i drew soooo a box of coal it is😲lol
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Well i couldn't dig up much on the guy i drew soooo a box of coal it is😲lol
Must not be me then Bubby. I'm such a blabber it wouldn't take much digging to find me. A couple nights ago I went almost all the way through last years Christmas Trade. I'd say my victim was on the good list. I might have to step it up a notch.
Bjrogg
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Was thinking of making a flemish string jig out of walnut and maybe even a HHB stave and through in some leather for grips . At least that is what I am thinking.
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I always love raw materials!! Though lately I've been collecting bows and arrows from other bowyers and smiths. Something about the variety and flare from individuals always captivates me. My guy will be getting a combination of raw materials and finished items!! )P(
G-Money >:D
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I think I will do some original repurposed woodwork and perhaps add a couple pieces of my wife's original jewelry and maybe some original music, and raw material, cooking herbs, and stuff! Can't never have too much stuff >:D -C- :KN :BB!!
Hawkdancer
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Was thinking of making a flemish string jig out of walnut and maybe even a HHB stave and through in some leather for grips . At least that is what I am thinking.
A nice handmade flemish twist jig is an awesome idea. Mind if I use that idea too Bob? I'll make sure and give you credit. :)
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Was thinking of making a flemish string jig out of walnut and maybe even a HHB stave and through in some leather for grips . At least that is what I am thinking.
A nice handmade flemish twist jig is an awesome idea. Mind if I use that idea too Bob? I'll make sure and give you credit. :)
go right ahead and make one. . I am sure your guy will like one hand made by you. I have my piece of walnut just need to get the pattern laid out . I use finishing nails on my string jig.
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The one I made is crude to say the least. I've always wanted one of those nice all-wood numbers that you buy, I just could never justify buying something I could make myself. That's what would make it such a nice gift... Something you wouldn't buy for yourself, but secretly would love to have.
Don't know if I'll actually get around to making one, but an awesome idea for sure.
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Anybody been working on anything.
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Not yet. I've had a few thoughts but nothing concrete.
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Got a redwood box started, and a possibles bag, an arrow shaft that needs a short. Draw person >:D!
Hawkdancer
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Still in the thinking stage robbie
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I just need to find the perfect lump of coal and Ill be shipping soon. My guy doesn't deserve any more. I might send a match along so he can burn his piece of coal.
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I like your new handle there Pearlie. No confusion now! :OK
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Matty is the only guy that calls me Drums, I had to include that one! Now, I also go by a few other names, but those cant be on a public forum..........
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Chris you better send him instructions along because he'll probably burn his fingers trying to light it.
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What's everybody been working on?
If I didn't get anybody an address send me a PM & I'll get it for you.
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What's everybody been working on?
If I didn't get anybody an address send me a PM & I'll get it for you.
Been catching lots of trout and smoking um' in my new DIY clay-pot smoker. I've also got a vacuum sealer so I figure a nice fat bag of delicious smoked fish would be the perfect addition to the package. )F( -C-
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Yup smoked fish sounds great
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Smoked elk? Sort of been at a stand still, but will get everything ready even with elk seasons getting in the way >:D :-D )P( (SH) (AT)
Hawkdancer
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I'm kinda the last minute shopper type, dang I really do hate that. I actually had some nice stuff put together for the Christmas trade but a few people saw the stuff and just had to buy it from me. It's gonna be a busy December again.
Bjrogg
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I think i have mine all wrapped up, well finished anyway
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I'm another one of the last minute shoppers. I have a couple of plans. I just have to get them done. I'm hoping to get ahold of a deer hide to turn into rawhide for a canteen for the main part. I've also got a big bundle of rose shoots I can make some arrows to send. If nothing else I've got a bunch of staves and other Raw materials I can send along if the other plans fall through.
Kyle
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How many of you could use some camping stuff for cooking over a fire?
I made some hotdog forks campfire pokers & steak flippers in the forge.
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A rawhide canteen, and raw materials are great for me Kyle. And forged stuff is always cool Rob, especially useful items! Cheers- Brendan
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I am up for just about anything. I am on the page enough that it is pretty easy to see the kinds of things I am in to. My real problem right now is my victim has not been on the website much lately and it is really hard to figure out what would be to his liking.
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Well I was going to do a string jig but plans change my guy may be getting a HHB longbow I am working on its at floor tiller right now . Not sure what weight he would prefer so maybe just shoot for high 40s or 50 pounds I guess.
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Suffered a bad case of sticker shock while up hunting, saw what could have been a bow rack, looked like wood, over $50!! It ain't in the bundle, but it gave me an idea! Looks like some raw materials in the bundle, as well!
Hawkdancer
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A bow rack sounds like a great idea Hawk. I need one of those bad!
In addition to the smoked trout I've got vacuum sealed in the freezer and a few specialty supplies I won't mention I was thinking I'd send my victim a short ambush-style yew bow I made a while back. It's a spunky little shooter.
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Won't hear any complaints from me on anything I've heard so far. I was given a couple of deer hides from some friends of mine. Once yheyre worked up and dried, I'll cut out some backing strips then use the 'scraps' to make some canteens and other stuff with. Probably some lacing to start with. Then I'll figure out some other stuff too. I'll probably put a small bottle or two or pepper powder in also. Who knows what else will find its way in there. Probably a bit of verdegris fletching glue.
Kyle
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What's everybody been up to.
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Still figering. ;D
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Having a couple of beverages, trying to figure out what to put in the box! May need a couple more >:D, the garage troll has been busy! The place is a total mess!
Hawkdancer
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Sorry Rob I haven't had any time for any personal projects. I'm hoping that will change and things will slow down a bit in a couple weeks.
Bjrogg
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I finally settled on an idea and got started this weekend. What do you "buy" the guy that has everything?
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Deer season has come and went Saturday morning :-M Got some other projects cleaned up.. Material been gathered.. Full steam ahead with bouts of procrastination, hesitation, and satisfaction..
Thanks Leroy
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BJ I know where your coming from.
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I've got a couple deer hides fleshed out and soaking in ash water with a couple more ready to do the same. So getting close to some rawhide. Trapping and fur water season just opened so it's time to get some steel out later this morning when I get tired of waiting for some does to show up. So hopefully I'll have a pelt or two that'll go along also.
Kyle
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Anybody mind if Santy Claus dropped off a half dozen 11/32 douglas fir arras? All matched to 50# on the nutz and within 10 grains as bare shafts. The flu-flu's have blunts glued on and the standard fletch are un-cut.
P.S.
I stand for the anthem, probably obvious my color choice :)
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I would not mind at all. those are very, very nice.
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Nice work Pearlie. :OK
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Real nice! Those would look good in any bodies quiver.
Hawkdancer
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Got a nice rainy weekend so I'm heading to my basement shop to get started. :OK
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Got a good start on some non vegetarian peppers snacks. Need to get enough time to put out and run my trap line. The fur should be priming up. It's been on the cold side.
Bjrogg
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PS. It took me two Funders all day IPA's to get that far.
Bjrogg
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Your making me hungry bj. And those arra's look mighty fine pearly. I habit quite got my package all Lined up but it's close. Cheers- Brendan
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Nice looking arrows Chris.
BJ looks like you been hard at it.
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I've got my project well under way. Another hour or two should have it done. :OK
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Those arrows are tip top Pearly and that meat looks mouth watering BJ. :OK
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Can never have too many GOOD arrows pearly
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BJ, that meat already looks great my friend.
Thanks for the compliments guys. I know its only six arrows, but I spent a lot of time on those six arrows. They are very straight and very matched coupled with about 6 or 7 coats of Minwax gloss. Hopefully the lucky young man that is getting them will have a use.
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Thanks Pearl and everyone else to. It's a buck a friend of mine got that just didn't feel up to taking care of. I think he had to many barley pops the night before he gave it to me. Works for me it was skinned and gutted. He kept one hind quarter and I had to work around a 12ga. Slug hole but got some real nice grain feed version.
Pearl I know what your saying about the arrows. It might have taken me six founders all day ipa's and six evenings to make those.
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I will be sending my package down the road today. Keep an eye for Santy Claus fella's. If you cant see, listen for the jingle bells!
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I'm thinking I may brain tan and stitch up a hide for a quiver instead of a canteen. I have a couple of coon large enough and a red fox that'll already dried. A good weekend and I can have one ready to go. So any preference on one or he other? Raccoon or red fox.
I've got a few deer hides soaking in a tub of wood ash and water, I'm hoping I haven't let them sit too long and I haven't had the time to scrape the hair and grain off so I can clean and stretch them yet. It might happen tonight though and get them soaking in vinegar water for a few hours to a day to neutralize the lye and hopefully kill the bacteria in the hides.
Kyle
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I'm the lucky dog to get the drummer boys arrows! Beautiful work Chris and they fly like darts, i was able to shoot the blunts and i cant wait to cut down the others and mount some points. My wife saw the mailman and said i think we got a package, then she said it is a weird shape its for you lol. Thanks my friend this made my day
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Coon would be cool for sure, but if it were me I think the fox would be nicer. Santa came early eh bubby? Cheers- Brendan
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either would be awsome, but the fox I think would be the better of the two. Your victim will be lucky either way.
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Congrats on that delivery bubby. You're one lucky man for sure!
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Well, I got my Christmas Trade item done. It is a side stalker style quiver. The quiver is hand stitched with an adjustable shoulder strap. I also added a Russel Green River knife with an attached sheath. I got the blade from Crazy Crow a few years ago and added osage handle scales. The wood end plug of the quiver is tapered and slides in through the quiver body for cleaning purposes but also to replace the foam arrowhead holder when needed. I also added a copy of pictograph I got from the internet, glued to the wood and varnished to seal. I hope my recipient like my offering. I think I'll wait until December 15 before I mail it out. Here are a few pics...
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Dang Pat! That is gorgeous man. Great job.
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That is real nice, Pat! Looks like it will hang nicely on a southpaw >:D!
Hawkdancer
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Thanks Pearlie.
Hawk, I made it for a right handed archer with the knife of the outside but that could be easily changed if necessary. ;)
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Sweet present Pat, would look great under anyone's tree.
Bjrogg
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Thanks BJ. I've done leather work for about 50 years now and love it, kinda like therapy...and I can surely use some of that. ;)
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That is one sweet quiver Pat.A once in a lifetime needed piece of archery equipment by the way that one is made.Nice work!!! with quality!!!A person needs that knife for skinning of course and other uses but also I see a need to pry astray shots from trees on the 3D course....lol.
Did you use a speedy stitcher or the old 2 double stitch glovers' needle method?
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(A) I really like that quiver. Very well done!
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Ed, I used a saddle stitch, one thread with a needle at each end, going from opposite directions in each stitch hole. One of the strongest stitches you can do. Probably overkill but it's therapy for me. ;D
Thanks Morgan
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Now that is one beautiful quiver.
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That's just OUTSTANDING Pat. A real work of art.
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Beautiful knife and quiver combo! I think anybody will be excited to get it
Kyle
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Thanks everyone. I really love the Christmas Trade each and try to make something special each year. :OK
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Pat if he don't like it he can send it to me it'll match the one you sent me.
It's a beauty.
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That quiver is very nice looking. I would be very happy with that. Anyone against getting billets as opposed to a dull length stave in their package of goodies? Cheers- Brendan
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Pat I hope that quiver is coming this way. Brenden, I don't think anyone would turn down billets.
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Billets work fine for me. I'm thinking I may get started on breaking that fox hide this weekend now that it's fully dried. I'm sure itll only take one softening session to get it where I want it. Then I can smoke and stitch it up as I have time. Depending on how much time I have to soften another, I may throw in a softened mink hide. But if I'm inning short on time it might just be fleshed and dried, ready to tan. The canteen might be put in the back burner for next year as I haven't made the hides into rawhide yet.
Kyle
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Hello out there,
A little bit late this year. Hope to finish the horn today. It must be polished. Some nice tunes get out of it. Hope my mate in Vancouver likes it.
It should be at our postoffice on Monday. I wonder how long it takes to Canada.
Regards Uwe
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Getting close to time to start shipping.
How's everybody coming along ?
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All I need is a box and I'm ready to ship.
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Rounding things up - will be mostly raw material, and some neat stuff(IMHO). Hope it is well received!
Hawkdancer
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I'll be ready to ship next week. I'm away at a work training until Friday.
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I have been a little under the weather bad cold for the last couple of weeks. But I do have a stave all shaped out and floor tillered of HHB I may just send as a you finish bow. And a walnut flemish string jig with some b- 50 string material.
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hope you get feeling better Bob. There is a real nasty cold going around here to. I've got part of my present done. Santa's workshop has been burning the late night oil again. Dang I hate being a last minute shopper
bjrogg
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I'll have mine done by this weekend and will ship early next week. I hope my guy can wait to open his on Christmas morning.
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I ended up with a stomach bug myself Monday night that took me out through tuesday. I'm finally feeling normal today.
But today I got started on tanning that fox hide. I used about a yard of artificial sinew patching up the tail where I ripped a chunk out fleshing and a few holes from fleshing and dispatch. The tail took most of it and was a pain with that thick fur. But it'll look good once it's broke. I'm working in breaking the hide between customers at work. I was hoping the cold would keep people inside, but nope, everyone is out today. Oh well. Worse things could be keeping me from breaking the hide. I'm using egg yokes in this one and it feels like itlll turn out nice and soft.
Kyle
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The fox hide just needs smoked now. I may do that tomorrow evening. It's crunchy in te legs. But the rest turned out decent. I did most of the breaki by stretching instead of on a board since it's an early hide and the hair was pulling through. But still good for a quiver.
Kyle
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Just wondering what you all would prefer...
An elm molly or a mulberry static?
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Just wondering what you all would prefer...
An elm molly or a mulberry static?
Mullberry static. No question.
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They both sound great Upstate. I might go for the Elm Mollie but sure wouldn't be upset with a Mulberry Static either.
Bjrogg
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That fox looks real nice Kyle. And mulberry static would be a nice addition haha. Cheers- Brendan
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Most any self bow would be great, and add to the rack!
Hawkdancer
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We can start shipping Fri.
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I may have to ship tomorrow. I'll tell them not to deliver til the 15th. ;D
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Ooops. I must have forgotten or not read the shipping rule. Sorry for the early shipment Rob. I was just wrapping up obligations while I had the free time.
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No problem Chris.
Mine should be going out next week I hope he likes it I made some stuff in the forge for cooking over a fire.
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I sent mine out today. Scheduled deliver date is Monday, 12/18. heading kinda north of here. ;D
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I'm smoking the hide now. So it'll be good to start stitching soon.im hoping to be ready in about a week or so. This may not be the best smoking method. But I haven't had much issue with the loose smoke around then hide staining the fur a noticeable amount. Then I want to make some verdegris fletching glue to go with it, using WillS' recipe. I've come to like it. Very easy to make, heat and apply. And seems to hold the fletching on well, even when the binding starts to wear. I may come up wth a few more things to throw in. Any objections to throwing in a raw fur to tan on your own method? It'll be fleshed and dried. It'll be a muskrat that you can tannup and make into a bunch of silencers, or whatever you want. Maybe some random odds and ends will be in there too.
Kyle
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I got a half dozen shafts spined and sanded with self nocks tonight. I have been straightening them for a while now. Tomorrow cresting and finishing tomorrow, I hope.
I hope my victim will like a matched set of arrows. I figure everyone needs arrows, and since I don't have an abundance of other options (I haven't trapped any foxes lately), it is one of the things I feel I can make that will be appreciated.
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I have no problem at all with a set of arrows. I'd like it since I always put off making arrows.
I got the quiver all stitched up and just gotta put in a sling and itll be done. You might want to add a stiffening rod, but I'll let you decide if it's necessary or not. Plus I can fit it in the box better without it. Then I'll make up a jar of fletching glue.
While I was already stitching, I went ahead and patched up my coon quiver. The belly tore at a loop when I pulled on it and the skin didn't slide on the shoulder. A quick stitch job and good as new. I'm glad to go the 4-5 years without any tears or anything from it before the first path job.
Kyle
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And next to the coon quiver I've packed a few years now.
Kyle
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My package(s) went west this afternoon, eta is Friday or Saturday! Hope it is well received! Nollag seo na! It went somewhere east of San Francisco >:D.
Hawkdancer
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Here is a sneak peak at my gift. It will be going out by Friday.
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Those are really sweet Jeff. Are they Red Osier? You've been making some really nice arrows.
Bjrogg
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Yup, red osier. Hard not to use it when there is such an abundant course nearby. It makes a nice arrow.
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Wow those are nice looking arrows Jeff. Someone's gonna be happy to get those. Cheers- Brendan
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Yes they make a nice arrow. I've got an abundance here to but it still takes time searching for and straightening them. Very nice present
Bjrogg
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Minor setback.. No need for panic.. Should be done for end of month
Thanks Leroy
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Nice set of arrows, Jeff. :OK
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Real nice set of arrows, Jeff. Hope I can do as well some day!
Hawkdancer
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Jeff those really look nice.
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Thanks guys. I just decided to do the spliced fletches, and they turned out nicer than I expected. If I hadn't just made a set for myself, I would be a lot more tempted to keep them. Black and yellow always look good together. Hope my victim likes them.
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Mark me down as shipped. :OK
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Shipped. Should be in on the 26th they said
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Mine will go to “Brown Santa” (ups) in the morning, to get delivered Tuesday or Wednesday, he’s not too far from my neck of the woods.
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I'll be shipping out Tuesday or Wednesday also. Along with the quiver will be a jar of verdegris fletching glue and a jar of cranberry wine jelly.
Kyle
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Cranberry wine jelly, YUM.....
I just finished the last part of my gift today and will be shipping next week.
Kevin
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I got mine shipped out Friday afternoon. So hopefully it should be there around the middle of the week.
Kyle
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My gift is packaged up and ready to hit the mail.
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I should get mine out in the next day or two.
Bjrogg
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I wonder when my items in Vancouver. Its on its way since? early December...
The same procedure as every year between hope and trembling.
Regards Uwe
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Mailed mine out today.
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Mine went out today. Should arrive on Thursday this week.
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I've got mine all boxed up and should get it in the mail tomorrow if nothing else pops up on me.
Bjrogg
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Here it is before I packaged it up. Hope it makes it in one piece
Bjrogg
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I haven't kept up with this thread much. I shipped mine out yesterday.
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That's an awesome lookin knife BJ. I'm guessing you knapped that blade? What's it made from? Someone's gonna be a happy camper! )P(
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Thanks Jeff, yes I knapped it. It glass from a old TV screen. The handle is cholla that Jon gave me. I made the end cap button from some English Walnut I got when one of my nieghbors trimmed his tree and a tiny piece of Red Cedar my cousin gave me.
Bjrogg
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Beautiful knife bj. I hopes it’ll be making its way to me. That end cap Cedar has a glassy look to it.
Kyle
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Thanks Kyle glad you approve. I've got a small scrap piece of Red Cedar my cousin gave me. It really is beautiful wood and smells great to. This piece had a knot in it. When you put a couple coats of tru oil on it just really pops.
Bjrogg
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I'm shipped
Bjrogg
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Just received a sweet hip quiver and knife blank from Clint!!! Got some osage burl that's going to make a beautiful knife handle. Sent mine out this morning. :OK :-D
G-Monee >:D
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Try to ship by Tues the 16th I put to ship by the 15th but the post office will be closed on Mon. If your going to be late shipping PM me.
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Mine shipped out today should be at it's new home on Tues.
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Mine shipped today, will arrive Thursday
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Lets get this wrapped up guys if there's any problems send me a PM.