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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: paulsemp on February 16, 2013, 03:22:22 pm

Title: new stash
Post by: paulsemp on February 16, 2013, 03:22:22 pm

I made a bow for a carpenter I met on the job site. In return for the favor he took me to his woods and let me fill my van till it could take no more! This is only the beginning of what I could have. Most of it gets cut for fire wood. The shortest are around 60". Great rings on all. Also could not help my self and grabbed a hackberry. Nothing like 40+ new staves. Anyone close to Chicago and want to have a sapwood removal party? Or I will do it myself and keep it all for me >:D

Title: Re: new stash
Post by: bubby on February 16, 2013, 03:56:46 pm

sweet haul paul, wish I was close i'd help ya out

Title: Re: new stash
Post by: Bitterguy on February 16, 2013, 04:09:20 pm

Now I wish I lived in Chicago haha

Title: Re: new stash
Post by: MWirwicki on February 16, 2013, 05:30:41 pm

Shoot!  I used to live near Chicago.  I'd a helped you out.  Nice haul there Paul.

Title: Re: new stash
Post by: DGF on February 16, 2013, 06:06:43 pm

Excellent haul!

-Dan

Title: Re: new stash
Post by: beetlebailey1977 on February 16, 2013, 06:32:03 pm

Love me some hackberry!

Title: Re: new stash
Post by: paulsemp on February 16, 2013, 06:35:39 pm

James, ever make something with those hackberry staves?

Title: Re: new stash
Post by: blackhawk on February 16, 2013, 07:36:25 pm

Mmmmmmm......so much fun... :D

I'm chomping at the bit to go do this years cutting ...n my saw is so lonely and crying for me to take her out... :'(

Title: Re: new stash
Post by: seabass on February 16, 2013, 07:41:25 pm

great haul Paul.you lucky dog you.

Title: Re: new stash
Post by: osage outlaw on February 16, 2013, 07:51:36 pm

Nice haul.  Good rings at those staves too.  I think I might cut some osage Monday if it isn't raining.  I love cutting osage.

Title: Re: new stash
Post by: Badly Bent on February 17, 2013, 10:41:23 pm

Hey Paul I'm near Chicago, Aurora actually. I'd come to the party with a draw knife in hand, heck I'd also bring some liquid refreshments
for refueling. ;)   Looks like you got some fine staves, looks like black locust in the pics or is it osage?

Greg

Title: Re: new stash
Post by: KellyG on February 17, 2013, 10:45:52 pm

Nice haul for sure. I bet you make more bows for him.

Title: Re: new stash
Post by: paulsemp on February 17, 2013, 11:37:01 pm

Quote from: Badly Bent on February 17, 2013, 10:41:23 pm

Hey Paul I'm near Chicago, Aurora actually. I'd come to the party with a draw knife in hand, heck I'd also bring some liquid refreshments
for refueling. ;)   Looks like you got some fine staves, looks like black locust in the pics or is it osage?

Greg

Aurora ! I'm in Glen Ellyn 20 min away! Pm sent