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Bows / Re: how to get more search results
« Last post by sleek on February 10, 2026, 08:07:59 pm »
The no access from Google is an expired server security that is fixable but cost more than I can afford at the moment. However there is a plan in place and soon as I have the mo ey, I will be getting that annoying server issue solved. Your pain is felt, it is valid, and it is going to be fixed hopefully within the next 3 months.
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Bows / Re: how to get more search results
« Last post by superdav95 on February 10, 2026, 07:32:34 pm »
Yes me too.  I’ve recently been asked to send links from previous builds and have a hard time finding them on the site.  When google searched it comes up but no access to it from google.  Not sure why this is happening. 
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Bows / how to get more search results
« Last post by jameswoodmot on February 10, 2026, 07:27:00 pm »
not sure where to post this...

I can only get two pages of search results. Any way to change this?

Often I find topics on here from google search but i cant access them from google as it says the site cant provide a secure connection and i cant find them through the search function as I can only get two pages.
Anyone else having this problem?
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Bows / Re: 2026 Junior Bow Trade sign up and trade thread
« Last post by Alex C on February 10, 2026, 05:43:16 pm »
Well, I'll get the list started. Happy to be a part of the trade! I know I never actually post my bows (not much of an social media/form poster), but maybe I'll work on getting some of last year's bows posted if I can find pictures of them.

Name: Alex C
Hand: Left
Draw Length: 28"
Draw Weight: 40-50lb
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Around the Campfire / Invitation to 2026 Western States Traditional Rendezvous
« Last post by Alex C on February 10, 2026, 04:26:28 pm »
Hi All,

As a board member for the Traditional Bowhunters of Montana, I want to invite all our Western folks here to the annual Western States Traditional Rendezvous which we get to host in Montana over Memorial Day weekend this year.  Traditional archers and bowhunters from all over the west will be gathering to shoot bows, share stories, and just generally have a good time at Lolo Hot Springs in Lolo, MT.  We'll have 3 courses of 20 targets, games & novelty shoots, vendors, and more. And YES, we have a selfbow class for the shoots!

We're also working on setting up a selfbow-building station/event, so if anyone is interested in helping out by instructing or even just showing off bows to curious individuals, let me know.  We do this at our TBM summer shoot as well, and it's a great way to get younger folks hooked on selfbows.  On the same front, if anyone is interested in selling staves as a vendor (or to TBM to distribute), we'd love to have you!

I know it's called "Western States" Traditional Rendezvous, but folks from everywhere are welcome! I have my own goal of getting more selfbows present at shoots, so inviting folks here is the best way I can think to do so!

The details:
What: Western States Traditional Rendezvous
Where: Lolo Hot Springs - Lolo, MT
When: May 22nd - 24th
Why: Gather, shoot, and celebrate with other traditional archers and bowhunters! Increase the proportion of folks with selfbows!
How: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/western-states-traditional-rendezvous-tickets-1802353821799

If you've got questions or are interested in a vendor booth, just let me know!  You can PM me or ask for contact info.

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Bows / Re: PNW Elderberry Bow
« Last post by bassman211 on February 10, 2026, 04:09:26 pm »
In my town growing up elderberries grew every were. We used to pick them,and sale them to jelly makers. Our bows were made from the bush branches. We would just bend the whole branch, and use lengths of kite string. They would bend a long ways before they broke, and with golden rod shafts we had a lot of fun shooting them. They never got any were near the size of your stave. Good luck.
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Bows / Re: PNW Elderberry Bow
« Last post by Jim Davis on February 10, 2026, 02:53:04 pm »
Probably generate some sputtering over this, but, the forces at work in a hollow limb bow include the tendency to spread and flatten the U shaped cross section.  If the wood splits easily, it will.

There are exceptional woods and exceptional  staves, but that's what is at work in a hollow limb bow.
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Arrows / Re: Increasing weight of glue on heads?
« Last post by WhistlingBadger on February 10, 2026, 02:33:20 pm »
Thanks for the tips, guys.  I think I'll just buy different heads that are the weight I want.  Field points aren't THAT expensive, so no sense overcomplicating things.
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Bows / Re: HHB Flatbow 52# @ 27"
« Last post by bentstick54 on February 10, 2026, 02:07:39 pm »
Another great looking bow. You’re really putting some bows out and making me wish I could start on a new one, but it will be a while before I will be able to.
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Bows / Re: Tanning snake skins for bow backings
« Last post by bentstick54 on February 10, 2026, 01:50:48 pm »
I would definitely think for python skins smaller would definitely be better for bow backing. Smaller pattern would look better, and thinner skin would be better from performance efficiency.
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