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Primitive Skills / Re: pine rosin questions
« Last post by Piddler on February 05, 2026, 08:26:04 pm »Small clay pots work good. Holds the heat a while while mixing the other stuff.
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Primitive Skills / Re: Life is good
« Last post by Pappy on February 05, 2026, 06:20:29 pm »Ya sometimes I wounded about that BJ. 😉😊Got a torn meniscus, MRI in a few day and go from there. You can do that several ways but he said older and just wear and tear sometimes is enough,well that describes me prefect 😊 at least I can get around so just move on. Pappy
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Primitive Skills / Re: pine rosin questions
« Last post by Pat B on February 05, 2026, 05:39:39 pm »Yeah Brian, I think Marc used spruce pitch on his heat treated bellies before they cooled.
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Bows / Re: 48" osage shorty bendy handle recurve build
« Last post by superdav95 on February 05, 2026, 04:32:09 pm »A basic NA design with a flip (because you can with osage)
Nice bend
Thanks Willie!
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Bows / Re: 48" osage shorty bendy handle recurve build
« Last post by willie on February 05, 2026, 04:16:21 pm »A basic NA design with a flip (because you can with osage)
Nice bend
Nice bend
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Bows / Re: bamboo self bow build
« Last post by superdav95 on February 05, 2026, 03:47:34 pm »Hey guys a little update on this bow. I got back to where to where I was prior to the mishap. I did some sanding and more sanding then more sanding. Trying to creep up on this 50pound target. After a number of sessions of removal I am close to my target. I figure a few more sanding sessions and I’m there. It’s currently at 51lbs at 25”. I want it at 50lbs at 26”. It has maintained its 3” reflex and is holding it. That’s a good sign. I did a crude force draw curve as it currently sits. Got good early draw. I’ll post a link and hosted pics. More to come.
https://share.icloud.com/photos/054hTVlskybtnsM3d9JnXExVw
https://share.icloud.com/photos/054hTVlskybtnsM3d9JnXExVw
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Bows / Re: 48" osage shorty bendy handle recurve build
« Last post by superdav95 on February 05, 2026, 03:37:51 pm »I got this little bow to full brace the other day. It’s a snappy little bow. Only drawing to to about 25-26”. It’s around 46-48lbs. Did a few shots in my garage and feels surprisingly fast. Little to no handshock. I think I may put a cork handle on it to built it up a little. My gorilla hands are struggling to get good purchase on it. Here’s a few pics. Also think of maybe sinew backing this little thing.
https://share.icloud.com/photos/0bf4olFOFT1mlOznsx2OTY78w
https://share.icloud.com/photos/0bf4olFOFT1mlOznsx2OTY78w
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Primitive Skills / Re: Life is good
« Last post by WhistlingBadger on February 05, 2026, 02:44:03 pm »My dad likes to say "Better over the hill than under it." Hope you guys heal up fast.
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Bows / Re: 2025 Junior Bow Trade
« Last post by superdav95 on February 05, 2026, 02:25:26 pm »She’s a beaut! Very unique bow.
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Flight Bows / Re: Flight Archery Projects
« Last post by bjrogg on February 05, 2026, 02:14:08 pm »Still watching Ryan. 
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