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[bjrogg]

I got a package from trapper rob today. Very nice Rob. 11 very nice parallel shafts looks like spine is between 52 and 59 most in the 55 56 area just right.  I think there was something like 32 I believe rivercane shafts?  I've never used it before so look forward to put a bunch together. Two nice lengths of bandsaw blades for making broadheads. Three assorted pieces of leather for handles and such. Thanks Rob.
Bjrogg

[Trapper Rob]

BJ I think those arrow shafts are douglas fir.

[PEARL DRUMS]

Nice! You wont need arras for a good while. Those river canes will last a long time if you don't lose them.

[bjrogg]

Thanks Rob. They look really nice
Pearl I'm getting better at not losing them. for some reason there getting better at going where they are supposed to.
Bjrogg

[---GUTSHOT--->]

Nice package. I really like the river cane

[Hawkdancer]

Got nice Mt Hood NF stave from High Desert, neatly squared, center marked, and ready to rough out a bow!  Now, I just need to figure out what kind of wood it is. .  Not familiar with the processed wood from the NW, except redwood.  Seems too heavy for cedar or juniper.
https://i.imgur.com/FOYLwuX_d.jpg?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium
Hawkdancer

[osage outlaw]

Is that a primo yew stave 

[DC]

Bark looks like Yew. How about a shot of the end? Sapwood?

[Hawkdancer]

Both ends!  Don't know that I have ever seen yew before in any
Form. 
https://i.imgur.com/2azlLsZ_d.jpg?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium
Hawkdancer

[DC]

Yew scored big pun intended

[Mesophilic]

Box 1 of 2 arrived.

Raccoon fur for silencers
Deer hooves for overlay
A string
Leather for handle wrap
Antlers
Piece of osage

Can't wait for the billets.  Thanks, man!

[High-Desert]

Hawkdancer, it is yew, from the straightest splitting yew tree I have ever seen. Shes clean and straight as an arrow.

[Hawkdancer]

Methinks that stave will make a fine bow - when I get a couple more under my belt, shooting, of course!.  What type bow do you think?  I'm partial to Native American styles, and the Meare Heath is also on my list.  Chasing arrows is good cardio  exercise, chasing rings, not so much!  Thanks!
Hawkdancer

[Pat B]

Chasing rings is good stress control.     

[High-Desert]

All the trades are a lot of fun, but I think the supply trade has been the most fun more me. Its really fun to see all the cool supplies people are getting, things that a lot of us wouldn't otherwise be able to get.

Hawkdancer, I'm a big fan of native styles too. Most native bows removed the sap wood, but no reason you cant improvise how ever you want. I'm glad you like the stave.