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Offline sleek

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Re: 2020 Bow Trade - Who is in?
« Reply #60 on: February 25, 2020, 07:37:55 am »
I'd join, but I am ALWAYS late on almost every trade I have ever done. My work schedule keeps me from home months on end and at random intervals. I am just going to put that out there. If I can be excused in the somewhat likely event that I will be late, then I will toss my name in. Otherwise, maybe next year.
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Re: 2020 Bow Trade - Who is in?
« Reply #61 on: February 25, 2020, 08:54:28 am »
Well I went back and read the rules and saw I have till October so I'm in.

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Don't forget to send me a pm with your information!  I can't count you as in until I get that.  Thanks,

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Offline maitus

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Re: 2020 Bow Trade - Who is in?
« Reply #62 on: February 25, 2020, 11:10:34 am »
maitus, what do you mean normal stave?  If you want to join than just do it and build the best bow you can right?
And what should I build it from :D? This crap what I have doesn't make any best bow... and if I will cut a fresh stave this one will dry 2 years :D.

Offline aznboi3644

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Re: 2020 Bow Trade - Who is in?
« Reply #63 on: February 25, 2020, 12:05:09 pm »
Fresh staves can be roughed to floor tiller and dried out in 2-3 weeks.  I’ve done it before. Conditions gotta be right.

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Re: 2020 Bow Trade - Who is in?
« Reply #64 on: February 25, 2020, 02:07:57 pm »
Can elm be chased to a thin sapwood ring?  I have a red elm stave but would like to get more of the heartwood in the belly.
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Re: 2020 Bow Trade - Who is in?
« Reply #65 on: February 25, 2020, 02:14:57 pm »
Fresh staves can be roughed to floor tiller and dried out in 2-3 weeks.  I’ve done it before. Conditions gotta be right.

I have tried it too but it took to much set already during the tillering process. It was hanging in my living room until it didn't drop weight anymore. There must something more what will happen with wood during the time as just dropping the moisture content. I forget one elm stave outside under the dew, sun, snow and rain for two years and from this piece turned out the best bow I have ever made.

Offline sleek

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Re: 2020 Bow Trade - Who is in?
« Reply #66 on: February 25, 2020, 03:08:47 pm »
I'd have to say, a good red elm bow is rare. Red elm isnt very good, takes lots of set.
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Re: 2020 Bow Trade - Who is in?
« Reply #67 on: February 25, 2020, 05:42:18 pm »
Alrighty, concession have been made and I am in. I'm a righty and appreciate any bow 30 pounds and up, my draw length is 26, but make it to any draw you like, I'm not picky.
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Offline Yellowstave

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Re: 2020 Bow Trade - Who is in?
« Reply #68 on: February 25, 2020, 06:07:58 pm »
I'm in. Rh. 45 to 60 lbs 27 inch draw.

Offline lebhuntfish

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Re: 2020 Bow Trade - Who is in?
« Reply #69 on: February 25, 2020, 11:59:42 pm »
Alrighty, concession have been made and I am in. I'm a righty and appreciate any bow 30 pounds and up, my draw length is 26, but make it to any draw you like, I'm not picky.

So 30@36 then?! Of course it would have to have 10in of reflex and bend in the handle!  -C-

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Offline sleek

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Re: 2020 Bow Trade - Who is in?
« Reply #70 on: February 26, 2020, 07:12:36 am »
Alrighty, concession have been made and I am in. I'm a righty and appreciate any bow 30 pounds and up, my draw length is 26, but make it to any draw you like, I'm not picky.

So 30@36 then?! Of course it would have to have 10in of reflex and bend in the handle!  -C-

Patrick

Sure buddy, and I know just the guy I'd let shoot it too.
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Offline silent sniper

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Re: 2020 Bow Trade - Who is in?
« Reply #71 on: February 27, 2020, 07:53:34 pm »
I'm in,
Right hand
60-75# draw
27-28" draw length depending on height of bow grip. 
3 under release. 
Looking forward to another great bow trade!
-Taylor

Offline Deerhunter21

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Re: 2020 Bow Trade - Who is in?
« Reply #72 on: February 28, 2020, 10:55:59 am »
I'm in,  ;D ;D

Right hand,
around 45#
26"Draw


This will really help me by giving me a goal!!!!
gotta sharpen my axe and get some more staves for when im finished! gonna make 1 bow to the best of my ability, then make another one stretching myself farther then again and again till the deadline!! then ill send the best one and ill have something to compare that will tell me how much better i got throughout the year!!  :BB :BB
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Offline Mafort

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Re: 2020 Bow Trade - Who is in?
« Reply #73 on: February 28, 2020, 03:21:48 pm »
I’ve got two particularly dense pieces of hackberry roughed out into pyramid bows and one hickory heartwood longbow I’m working on. This years trade is going to be great. That hickory heartwood bow is really really dense. I may back it with bamboo.

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Re: 2020 Bow Trade - Who is in?
« Reply #74 on: February 29, 2020, 07:57:29 pm »
One day left to sign up!!