3rd Annual Moon Tree Gathering

[osage outlaw]

For you new guys that are coming for the first time is there anything bow related that you are wanting to see done?  Like string making, snake skin backing, chasing a ring, heat bending, etc?  If there is something in particular that you are wanting help with one of us could probably help out. 

[Danzn Bar]

Good Idea Clint, You guys just let us know ....... I'll have plenty of shop time available....

[Gsulfridge]

Well, started my tanning endeavor.  Got a sassy coyote hide soaking in an acid pickle bath.  TWRA emailed me wanting to meet and show me some problem beaver areas.  Hope to have more fur soon. 

[osage outlaw]

Be careful with the acid Greg.  And good luck with the beavers.

I picked up some supplies for Moontree tonight on the way home.  Still have a few more things on my list to get.  This year I'm not telling anybody what it is     

[hedgeapple]

Greg, good luck with all those beavers.  I've been so good with conversations of you and your beavers. I'm saving up for the gathering. 

Clint, anyone else who said they "pickup supplies" I would think moonshine.  But, with you, there's no telling.  Should I get Schuy some soap-on-a-rope, just in case she needs an emergency mouth washing?

[osage outlaw]

I don't think that will be necessary Dave   

[Balsatech]

Clint, I'm fairly new and appreciate you asking. I can tell you what would help me the most would be if anyone could bring cauls, ( reflex, reflex deflex, recurve tip forms)  I can paper trace. Or if someone could trace them out themself if they don't want to lug them here.  What I have made and been using  so far needs to be upgraded bad. Joe.

[osage outlaw]

I'll bring my caul and some recurve tip forms.  I know Dave has several hanging in his shop so you will have a few to pick from. 

[TRACY]

Clint, I'm fairly new and appreciate you asking. I can tell you what would help me the most would be if anyone could bring cauls, ( reflex, reflex deflex, recurve tip forms)  I can paper trace. Or if someone could trace them out themself if they don't want to lug them here.  What I have made and been using  so far needs to be upgraded bad. Joe.

Joe, Bring your boards and make them on the spot. We can modify or start new. We can even get it broke in for you 

Greg is the beaver whisperer!

Clint, can't wait to see! Never been disappointed


Tracy

[Gsulfridge]

Greg, good luck with all those beavers.  I've been so good with conversations of you and your beavers. I'm saving up for the gathering. 

Greg is the beaver whisperer!

I think I'm blushing already.

[---GUTSHOT--->]

I've got these Osage sister staves I need to splice together. Pretty nervous I will hold up on them if I can get some help on them

[osage outlaw]

I haven't done any splicing so I won't be of any help.

[Balsatech]

I can bring lumber for forms That's no problem. Does Dave per chance have a band saw and drill press in his shop. I cut the ones I use now with a sawzaw and a rasp. Not real exact. Joe.

[Danzn Bar]

As far as splicing, I've not done one but been wanting to, and been thinking about it for some time now.  If I can get into the shop in the next couple weeks I'll have a set of billets we can do first to learn on.  I think the important part is cutting on the correct side of the line and prepping the billets prior to layout and sawing.  Go ahead a bring your billets we'll take a look.

Joe,
Yes Dave has a band saw, and all the tools to make a caul.  Bring some nails or better yet screws and will help ya make the cauls....

[hedgeapple]

I have a drill press and bandsaw.