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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: chamookman on February 27, 2013, 06:17:11 pm

Title: Has anyone ever tried.............
Post by: chamookman on February 27, 2013, 06:17:11 pm

....the Gut Hafting material that Three Rivers sells ??? Thanks - Bob.

Title: Re: Has anyone ever tried.............
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 28, 2013, 09:56:24 am

Ive been tempted to buy some and try. If you try some, let me know how you like it Bob.

Title: Re: Has anyone ever tried.............
Post by: Pat B on February 28, 2013, 10:32:20 am

I've seen tomahawks made using that gut from 3Rivers and it worked well and seemed very strong. I think it is too big in diameter for arrow or small knife hafting.

Title: Re: Has anyone ever tried.............
Post by: chamookman on March 02, 2013, 04:43:22 am

Thanks Pat. Not going to use it for hafting - I have an idea for another project, sounds like it will work well. Bob

Title: Re: Has anyone ever tried.............
Post by: crooketarrow on March 02, 2013, 06:00:52 pm

  I bought a &^%$ lode of packs a few years back when they first got it. Or when I first saw it.
  It works really good on arrows,heads and nocks.
  But you'll soon find out you have to split, it the thick peices I've split twice.
  I've even backed a bow with it. It dos'nt have the reflexing propertys like sinew but dose sink up so. It's a lot of work just for backing.
  Gave me friend a couple packs he rolled it out with a rolling pin and said he'd get 3 and 4 strips out of eacjh strip. I did'nt go that far but did split it with a razor blade.

Title: Re: Has anyone ever tried.............
Post by: chamookman on March 02, 2013, 07:27:43 pm

Thanks for the reply Roy. I plan on trying it for lacing a grip - Bob.