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Offline zeNBowyer

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Re: Stone Age Privet - Arrow Made with Stone Tools
« Reply #60 on: August 31, 2009, 12:39:19 pm »
Very  nice  thread, these  pictures  illustrate  what I  have  always taken  for  granted-that the  bow really  is a  stone  age weapon
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Ishi did not become the arrow, I suspect. The arrow became Ishi.

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Re: Stone Age Privet - Arrow Made with Stone Tools
« Reply #61 on: September 08, 2009, 04:27:18 am »
Amazing! Great to see things from start to finish, your work is so precise, an excellent lesson and a beautifull arrow.

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Re: Stone Age Privet - Arrow Made with Stone Tools
« Reply #62 on: September 09, 2009, 11:03:20 am »
That was great,don't know how I missed this before,Looks like the arrow you signed for me at the Classic,it is in a very special place.Thanks. :)
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Re: Stone Age Privet - Arrow Made with Stone Tools
« Reply #63 on: September 09, 2009, 02:27:24 pm »
I wish I had more time to make these "stone tool" items.  I appreciate the compliments.  Thanks guys.   :)
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How to Cook It?  200° for 24hrs then 275° to 500° for 4hrs (depending on type), Cool for 12hr

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Re: Stone Age Privet - Arrow Made with Stone Tools
« Reply #64 on: February 25, 2011, 07:54:44 pm »
Bringing this thread up from way back...  ;)

I get this build along stuck in my head every time I look at the arrow shafts I have and the pile of Canada goose feathers shoved in a bag under my bed.  Finally made a blatant copy; took two days with steel tools, sandpaper and a pair of scissors.  Looks ridiculously crude compared to yours. :-\

Great looking arrows, very informative build along.  Jackcrafty is the king.
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Re: Stone Age Privet - Arrow Made with Stone Tools
« Reply #65 on: February 27, 2011, 04:32:39 am »
Thanks Dauntless!  My ego thanks you too.   ;D
Any critter tastes good with enough butter on it.

Patrick Blank
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Youtube: JackCrafty, Allergic Hobbit, Patrick Blank

Where's Rock? Public Waterways, Road Cuts, Landscape Supply, Knap-Ins.
How to Cook It?  200° for 24hrs then 275° to 500° for 4hrs (depending on type), Cool for 12hr

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Re: Stone Age Privet - Arrow Made with Stone Tools
« Reply #66 on: May 02, 2011, 11:53:47 pm »
I really like how you fixed that arrow head on there. It looks like the wood is all behind the point with nothing sticking out on the sides. This is inspiring.

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Re: Stone Age Privet - Arrow Made with Stone Tools
« Reply #67 on: May 03, 2011, 01:22:22 pm »
Yep, if you make the arrowhead as thick as the tip of the arrow shaft, you can put all the wood behind the arrowhead.
Any critter tastes good with enough butter on it.

Patrick Blank
Midland, Texas
Youtube: JackCrafty, Allergic Hobbit, Patrick Blank

Where's Rock? Public Waterways, Road Cuts, Landscape Supply, Knap-Ins.
How to Cook It?  200° for 24hrs then 275° to 500° for 4hrs (depending on type), Cool for 12hr

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Re: Stone Age Privet - Arrow Made with Stone Tools
« Reply #68 on: May 03, 2011, 05:32:04 pm »
Amazing...

Pat, I've gone through your process, amazed at the tools and the technique you use.  I just LOVE the pic of the shaft after straightening!!  I'm almost seduced over to the Stone Side after seeing what's capable.  We've got so much privet in Ireland, I think I'll start up a "hedge-trimming" business...  ;)

Thoroughly impressed here!

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Re: Stone Age Privet - Arrow Made with Stone Tools
« Reply #69 on: May 03, 2011, 11:12:46 pm »
Thanks Hatch!
Any critter tastes good with enough butter on it.

Patrick Blank
Midland, Texas
Youtube: JackCrafty, Allergic Hobbit, Patrick Blank

Where's Rock? Public Waterways, Road Cuts, Landscape Supply, Knap-Ins.
How to Cook It?  200° for 24hrs then 275° to 500° for 4hrs (depending on type), Cool for 12hr

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Re: Stone Age Privet - Arrow Made with Stone Tools
« Reply #70 on: May 09, 2011, 04:09:05 pm »
Great build allong! Well done as always!!!
my friends think my shops a mess, my wife thinks I have too much bow wood, my neighbors think im redneck white trash and they may all be right on the money!!

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Re: Arrow Made with Stone Tools
« Reply #71 on: December 09, 2013, 12:30:23 am »
Very nice. Love the fletching, looks amazing.

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Re: Arrow Made with Stone Tools
« Reply #72 on: January 16, 2014, 04:13:02 pm »
Of all the lurking I have done this how-to article stands out as the one I have come back to time and time again.  Your steps are so easily described with great photographs that it makes it look easy, which is a farse!  You have inspired me though, my feather collection is coming along, red osier is curing, and I'm chipping away at my first bow, slowly but surely.

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Re: Arrow Made with Stone Tools
« Reply #73 on: January 16, 2014, 05:00:15 pm »
Thanks Mallorn!  Glad you liked this.   :)
Any critter tastes good with enough butter on it.

Patrick Blank
Midland, Texas
Youtube: JackCrafty, Allergic Hobbit, Patrick Blank

Where's Rock? Public Waterways, Road Cuts, Landscape Supply, Knap-Ins.
How to Cook It?  200° for 24hrs then 275° to 500° for 4hrs (depending on type), Cool for 12hr

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Re: Arrow Made with Stone Tools
« Reply #74 on: May 11, 2014, 10:43:48 pm »
Wow :D This is really cool! The fact I use only VERY VERY basic tools, a.k.a A small knife a  piece of rock, and and old 150 grit sandpaper makes me feel a lot better about myself good job :D