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Title: Bowyers pooing on finished bows....
Post by: TheDukesArchers on November 01, 2013, 11:07:57 pm
I'm not too sure how widespread this is/was amongst North American bow makers, but apparently there was a ritual amongst some which involved pooing on a finished bow before sending it to the customer ??? Not sure how much truth there is to it, but I've been told of this odd practice by quite a reliable source and renowned bowyer.

Strange to say the least....


Forgot to add that apparently the reason behind it was to make it easier for the bowyer to "let the bow go".
Title: Re: Bowyers pooing on finished bows....
Post by: JW_Halverson on November 01, 2013, 11:09:58 pm
I skip that step and just make bows that are poo.
Title: Re: Bowyers pooing on finished bows....
Post by: TheDukesArchers on November 01, 2013, 11:11:14 pm
Apparently it was a ritual among the crème de le crème of bow makers!
Title: Re: Bowyers pooing on finished bows....
Post by: wood_bandit99 on November 01, 2013, 11:11:33 pm
Sweet. No blood sweat and tears it's now blood sweat crap and tears. Add some complexity to the equation y don't you? Lol that's gross
Title: Re: Bowyers pooing on finished bows....
Post by: bowsandroses on November 01, 2013, 11:19:40 pm
I skip that step and just make bows that are poo.


Me to ( but I really do make some bad'ns ) No bull s^!t either and no poo on my stick.
Title: Re: Bowyers pooing on finished bows....
Post by: bubbles on November 02, 2013, 01:33:22 am
This is amazing. Hopefully they give it a little wipe  afterwards. Both the bow and the.....:)
Title: Re: Bowyers pooing on finished bows....
Post by: Capt on November 02, 2013, 01:49:30 am
There could be some truth to it?.. If you think about it there may be a psychological reason I.e. After putting so much love and effort into crafting such a priceless piece of art it can be very difficult to part with...... I have experienced  this feeling myself. I was offered good money for the last bow I made but was too emotionally attached to let it go.......

Maybe just Maybe if I had taken a shit on it, it could have put me off somewhat the idea of keeping it?.. Making it easier to part with?   

I'll have to give it a try with the next one.... >:D
Title: Re: Bowyers pooing on finished bows....
Post by: Joec123able on November 02, 2013, 02:06:42 am
Stupidest thing I've ever heard
Title: Re: Bowyers pooing on finished bows....
Post by: Del the cat on November 02, 2013, 04:27:59 am
That was NOVEMBER 1st... not APRIL.
Unless you quote a verifiable source, I'm taking this as a wind up, joke, troll trip...wha'ever.
Two of the worst words in bowmaking...
"I've heard"
Unless you've done it and it adds to performance, or aesthetics, I'm not sure we want to know.
Del
Title: Re: Bowyers pooing on finished bows....
Post by: nathan elliot on November 02, 2013, 05:22:40 am
Im with Del. This one stinks.
Title: Re: Bowyers pooing on finished bows....
Post by: Parnell on November 02, 2013, 06:12:22 am
I dare you to fling my shit.
Title: Re: Bowyers pooing on finished bows....
Post by: TRACY on November 02, 2013, 06:30:33 am
Sounds like an urban legend, especially since you didn't provide reliable evidence, ie books, articles, something? Really?

Tracy
Title: Re: Bowyers pooing on finished bows....
Post by: toomanyknots on November 02, 2013, 06:35:22 am
 :o
Title: Re: Bowyers pooing on finished bows....
Post by: BowSlayer on November 02, 2013, 07:57:04 am
Didn't someone say something about a PooBoo bow. Made from grass and cow @#$!
Title: Re: Bowyers pooing on finished bows....
Post by: wapiti1997 on November 02, 2013, 09:46:38 am
I thought that was how crappy stains were created...  Seriously someone would actually hide a beautiful piece of wood... :D
Title: Re: Bowyers pooing on finished bows....
Post by: adb on November 02, 2013, 11:36:42 am
Stupidest thing I've ever heard

+1
Title: Re: Bowyers pooing on finished bows....
Post by: koan on November 02, 2013, 12:48:49 pm
Stupidest thing I've ever heard

+1
+2
Title: Re: Bowyers pooing on finished bows....
Post by: seminolewind on November 02, 2013, 02:49:42 pm
I skip that step and just make bows that are poo.

HAHA ! Me too !
Title: Re: Bowyers pooing on finished bows....
Post by: toomanyknots on November 02, 2013, 03:05:47 pm
This is gotta be my favorite thread ever.
Title: Re: Bowyers pooing on finished bows....
Post by: Don Case on November 02, 2013, 03:28:54 pm
Now if I was selling the bow to my boss >:D  Maybe this is the Middle Ages take on the 3 coiler on the bosses desk as you're heading out the door.
Title: Re: Bowyers pooing on finished bows....
Post by: Traxx on November 02, 2013, 06:19:24 pm
+3
Title: Re: Bowyers pooing on finished bows....
Post by: vinemaplebows on November 02, 2013, 07:32:30 pm
I would question how they applied the poo, and if they were happy while doing it.... :laugh:
Title: Re: Bowyers pooing on finished bows....
Post by: Hamish on November 02, 2013, 09:11:18 pm
This is gotta be my favorite thread ever.
Close :). The bull penis was the best, it had me in stitches.
Title: Re: Bowyers pooing on finished bows....
Post by: 4dog on November 02, 2013, 10:56:59 pm
capt,, you do not have my name for the  Christmas trade do you,, cuz i dont want a bow from anyone who " gets it " regarding poobows! absolutely it will be hosed down first!
Title: Re: Bowyers pooing on finished bows....
Post by: wood_bandit99 on November 03, 2013, 01:33:18 am
What type of turd? Did you have to eat certain things to make it water proof and a stain? Or was it solid or....... :o. Serious questions. We have to find the origins and y to this story  ;)
Title: Re: Bowyers pooing on finished bows....
Post by: seminolewind on November 03, 2013, 02:38:48 am
My bows ain't worth a shit !  >:D haha
Title: Re: Bowyers pooing on finished bows....
Post by: BowSlayer on November 03, 2013, 05:11:47 am
My bows ain't worth a shit !  >:D haha

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: i love threads like theese