2013 Bow Trade???...we doing one this year?

[blackhawk]

Just curious if Y'all is interested in doing this again this year...and if anyone is coordinating it? If not I wood be more than willing to help organize,monitor,and keep track of things. I'm on here all day everyday so why not? ...lol    it wood be nice to have some help from a moderator or two as well(but they don't need to participate in the trade,just help run and keep things in line).

Anyone got any answers or know if its in the works yet?

[Marks]

I wish I was a little farther along into bow making. I'd love to participate but I'm still on my first bow. I doubt anybody wants somebodies 2 bow attempt ever, haha. I did enjoy looking at all the gifts during the Christmas holidays though.

[MWirwicki]

Hawkster:  Hey, I'd be in on the trade.  Can't give the time to organize, though.     Have a bit going on that I'll mention to you at Marty's. 

Marks:  The beauty of this trade is that all levels of bowyerdom are welcome.  We encourage especially the novices to join in.  It drives yourselves to success and you get ALOT of help doing it.  The idea on this PA trade isn't so much who can make the best or prettiest bow.  It's to share and be in receipt of a piece of someone heart and sole, no matter what the level of expertise.  You would be most welcome to participate.

[darwin]

I'm interested

[steelslinger]

I am also new to bow building, but I am interested.

[lostarrow]

I'm interrested as well.

[Weylin]

I'm in!

[sadiejane]

glad to see someone talking about this-
july is rolling right up on us!
it always seems to take me the entire duration to get a bow shipped.....
but i have a head start this year.
already got a ring chased on a nice old piece of osage in anticipation...
now all i need are the specs and i can roll with it
love the bow trade-it really does challenge me to be thoughtful and attempt the best bow ive made yet

[Pat B]

Chris, I will help out but won't join in on this years trade. I have 4 or so bows to build for folks so I just don't have time. I'm not getting in any bow trades this year ...at least not til I get cought up but I will do whatever I can to help out.
  Mark, like Matt said these bow trades are to help encourage new builders to try to go out of their comfort zone and learn new techniques. If you put your best effort into the bow you send your recipient he(or she) will be pleased to recieve it.  Read back over the PA Bow Trades from the last few years and you will see lots of newbies at the beginning and more accomplished bowyers toward the end. It is a great learning tool.

[sadiejane]

I wish I was a little farther along into bow making. I'd love to participate but I'm still on my first bow. I doubt anybody wants somebodies 2 bow attempt ever, haha. I did enjoy looking at all the gifts during the Christmas holidays though.

the bow i received last yr was the fellas 2nd bow. its a sweet shooter and i am proud to have it in my arsenal.
this will be my third bow trade. the first year the bow i sent was only my 6th ever. last year, bubby got my 11th completed bow, so....
just jump right in-its all about the making

[Marks]

Well I may get in on it next year but I still want to make sure I'm not gonna kill myself with this first bow before I get in on some trading  . I do look forward to seeing everybodies work again. I'm also waiting on my other osage staves to season. We will see how it goes but at the moment I'm out for this year. And I want to thank yall for the encouragement. That is my favorite thing about this forum. Everyone brings you up and no one pulls you down.

[bobbykelley]

I'd like to give it a try if there's still interest.

[killir duck]

i'm in! if theres something that needs doing i would be more than happy to help out with the trade.

[JonW]

Let's go boys! Sorry, and Girls!!

[PEARL DRUMS]

Well I may get in on it next year but I still want to make sure I'm not gonna kill myself with this first bow before I get in on some trading  . I do look forward to seeing everybodies work again. I'm also waiting on my other osage staves to season. We will see how it goes but at the moment I'm out for this year. And I want to thank yall for the encouragement. That is my favorite thing about this forum. Everyone brings you up and no one pulls you down.

I think you have the right attitude. Skill level and time in the saddle means squat when it comes to building a bow that can be shot safely. If you dont trust your tillering/bows then its a good idea to do what your doing. Wait a year. Its true we are all at different levels, but the bow should be safe and should be able to be drawn and braced.