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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: Josh B on October 28, 2013, 01:42:28 pm

Title: this weekend's projects
Post by: Josh B on October 28, 2013, 01:42:28 pm

I get asked pretty regularly how I can stand being away from hearth and home so much.  The answer is simple.  I stay busy!  This weekend I spent in Walcott IA  and got a few things done and made some progress on a few others. At the bottom of the pic is my great nephew's Minnesota Osage (red elm) flatbow complete with a bullhide belt quiver and six arrows. To the left is a half dozen shafts ready for feathers for my cousin's boy.  These are to go with the hickory bow "brainfart" that was originally intended for my great nephew but was way too much bow for him.  To the left is the elkhide quiver for Soy to use at camp Ripley next weekend.  At the top is a piece of buckthorn that I got from Badly Bent at the Classic.  I got it to floor tiller this weekend and will let it set for a few weeks to make sure its dry before tillering.  Thanks Greg!  This stuff is beautiful!  I hope to see you in TN so i can reciprocate the kindness.  A side from laundry and other chores that's how I've spent the weekend.  Thanks for looking!  Josh

Title: Re: this weekend's projects
Post by: Trapper Rob on October 28, 2013, 02:12:25 pm

You do some beautiful work Josh.

Title: Re: this weekend's projects
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on October 28, 2013, 02:24:14 pm

Nice work trucker. Be careful with that buckthorn, stuff is ADDICTIVE! Its gorgeous, strong and fast wood. Oh, and don't you sweat it, Greg will be at the next Classic..;)

Title: Re: this weekend's projects
Post by: country on October 28, 2013, 09:40:47 pm

Good stuff doc :)

Title: Re: this weekend's projects
Post by: Badly Bent on October 28, 2013, 10:55:55 pm

Nice stuff there Josh. Really like that elk hide quiver, Soy's gonna be hunting in style with that one. Hope that buckthorn works for ya and yeah Pearlies right, I will be getting back to the classic next spring.

Title: Re: this weekend's projects
Post by: soy on October 28, 2013, 11:19:48 pm

Can't wait to try that Beauty out.....thanks doc ;D

Title: Re: this weekend's projects
Post by: SLIMBOB on October 28, 2013, 11:22:18 pm

Nice work Josh.

Title: Re: this weekend's projects
Post by: Pappy on October 29, 2013, 07:48:32 am

Nice stuff Josh,I would say you are staying busy. :)
 Pappy

Title: Re: this weekend's projects
Post by: Gsulfridge on October 29, 2013, 07:53:09 am

It's hard to hide mad skills!  Nice job all around.  Love the elk hide quiver.

Title: Re: this weekend's projects
Post by: bowtarist on October 29, 2013, 09:13:41 am

GREAT STUFF there Josh, nice work! dp

Title: Re: this weekend's projects
Post by: IdahoMatt on October 29, 2013, 10:59:49 am

Nice work Josh.  Love the quivers.

Title: Re: this weekend's projects
Post by: Gus on October 29, 2013, 12:59:05 pm

Yes Sir,

Good Looking Bow(s) and Tackle...

:)

-gus

Title: Re: this weekend's projects
Post by: mullet on October 29, 2013, 05:01:53 pm

Man, that is nice, Josh. He's gonna be real happy.

Title: Re: this weekend's projects
Post by: soy on October 29, 2013, 11:16:17 pm

I got that quiver today in a 15 minute truck driver Jamboree goods trading session ;D ...can't describe how awesome it is or how thankful I am to have it!!! Man drove over 2hrs out of his way to get it to me before my hunt...and all I was gonna get at the deal making was the leather!!!! What a swell guy! Here is a pic of our trucks as we r tradeing in the parking lot

(http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j380/thadsoy/IMG_20131029_171740_127-1.jpg)

Title: Re: this weekend's projects
Post by: blackhawk on October 30, 2013, 10:50:42 am

 8)

Title: Re: this weekend's projects
Post by: Gus on October 30, 2013, 12:35:23 pm

Awesome!!!

:)

-gus

Title: Re: this weekend's projects
Post by: BowEd on October 30, 2013, 01:07:25 pm

That would keep anybody busy!!!!Nice work Josh.

Title: Re: this weekend's projects
Post by: Josh B on October 30, 2013, 06:45:21 pm

Thanks fellas!  I hope it serves you well Soy.  Good hunt'n!  Is it raining down your way Ed?  Its been drizzling all day up here at Walcott.  Good thing I got some stuff done over the weekend.  All I've managed to do today is watch movies, swill coffee and watch the rain.  I can't complain really.  I am being paid to sit here, but I get bored pretty easy.  Thanks again for the kind words fellas!  Josh

Title: Re: this weekend's projects
Post by: country on January 14, 2014, 08:04:12 pm

Very cool josh 8)