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Bows / Re: Hazel longbow
« Last post by jameswoodmot on March 13, 2026, 04:01:01 pm »
Quote from: GlisGlis on March 13, 2026, 09:50:53 am
I made 2 hazel bows but I had to use hazel for basket weaving to appreciate how much different hazels can be based on soil and sun exposition.
Usually a dark bark with silver like reflections combined with a position under heavy shadeing canopy is a good indicator of dense layers and good bow wood quality

I’ve been wondering the same thing for the same reason. Had a play the year before last with Hazel baskets and only had one small success. Trying to find the right Hazel and work out how long to leave it and in what condition to be able to get the strips off proved to be too much effort for more than one small basket.

This piece was the lovely silvery growth that was exactly as you said, under canopy. I’ve been wondering how the flakey green/ brown barked Hazel would fair but I’m less keen to find out the hard way now you’ve said!

I blew up a much larger Hazel bow yesterday evening, I managed to cook the back too much but until that point it was doing great!
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Around the Campfire / Re: Life on the Farm
« Last post by bjrogg on March 13, 2026, 01:29:09 pm »
Thinking of warmer days coming

Bjrogg
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Around the Campfire / Re: Life on the Farm
« Last post by bjrogg on March 13, 2026, 01:27:11 pm »
My son has a barn that he is getting a new roof.

I’m a little slower climbing than I used to be, but I can still help out on the ground.

Everything is ready for steel .

Except the weather. It’s a blizzard today. Way too windy to put up steel roof.

Glad you like the palm trees GlisGlis. I’m sure thinking of them today

Bjrogg
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Bows / Re: Question about Osage and bamboo??
« Last post by Bob Barnes on March 13, 2026, 12:30:57 pm »
There are a lot of people making bamboo back and belly bows.  Super Dave and Meadowlark Adventure Gear (YouTube) are two of them.  I've never seen anyone do what Arvin is suggesting.  It seems that bamboo backing would be stronger than Osage backing, but if the osage is a stave with a clean/clear single ring back, it might compare well.  It will be interesting to watch.   :OK
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Around the Campfire / Re: site issues
« Last post by Pat B on March 13, 2026, 10:56:18 am »
I agree with Pappy 100%. I have things that can be turned into money but don't have money.
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Primitive Skills / Re: Life is good
« Last post by Pat B on March 13, 2026, 10:53:24 am »
Take care of the knee, Pappy. Don't want to over do it. Not long now til the Classic!  :OK
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Bows / Re: Question about Osage and bamboo??
« Last post by Pat B on March 13, 2026, 10:49:21 am »
I really miss Colene. She was such a fun person...but Arvin is talking about an Osage back with a boo belly.
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Bows / Re: Question about Osage and bamboo??
« Last post by Eric Krewson on March 13, 2026, 10:12:09 am »
Colene Simmons made a few bamboo back and belly bows complete with the nodes on top and bottom. I asked her how she tillered the bow I saw, she said she tillered it with heat bending, it wasn't a bad bow.
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Primitive Skills / Re: Life is good
« Last post by Pappy on March 13, 2026, 10:11:03 am »
Sure would and you know you always have a bed JW., yes Pat I love my dogs,they are so much company for me not sure what I would do without them. :) Headed down this morning, stitches out and felling better every day. It's time to start attacking my list of things to do for the Classic. Plan on that if the knee hold out. ;) Hope yall have a good one also. Life is Good  :)
 Pappy
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Around the Campfire / Re: site issues
« Last post by Pappy on March 13, 2026, 09:58:30 am »
Sad but as with most things it's all about the money so we need to put our heads together and figure a way to come up with the cash to fix the problem, not sure what the answer is but ideas are welcome. Love this place and all the people on it , just need a way to make it better for us and all that come here to visit.  :-\  :)
 Pappy
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