Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: ceme24 on January 26, 2014, 09:50:05 am
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I made one other self bow in a class environment. It turned out OK, but I am pretty sure it's going to blow. That was a while back and I don't shoot it much.
I still have this nagging urge to try to find time to make a bow. I went to the Kalamazoo Archery Expo and saw Matt Wirwicki. I had met Matt before and he helped me put a sinew wrap on my existing bow to try to extend its useful life. Matt just continued to help me (and many others) along there.
He had this blank. WOW....is all I could say. I hope the pictures portray it well. It's all one ring, but he used the natural shape of that stave to make what is just a wonderful handle area to my eyes.
It's going to be a while for me to work on this, but I just had to show off this blank and give a shout out to Matt. He's a class act. Now it's time for me to learn what I am doing...I will have some local help from an experienced bow maker on this one so I really hope justice will be done to this blank and Matt's handiwork thus far.
Thanks for looking.
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Nice piece of wood there
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Thats a great looking blank to work with, Matt shaped that perfectly into the design that stave was meant to have for a finished bow. Take your time and pay attention along the way and you should have a real fine bow when done. :)
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I've always wanted one of Matt's blanks as my skills are "limited". I appreciate the info he puts on those blanks. It shows an extra step he takes that I think the new owner can use to make a connection with the history of that wood. Congratulations and have fun.
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Yep, I met Matt at the Classic last year, great guy, great family.
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Wow, that is a beauty!
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That is a nice looking blank. Yes Matt is a very good guy and a good teacher. I think you will find if you attend any of the primitive bow events most of the people there are very eager to help you.
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If you think Matt is a great guy, you gotta meet his son, WeeWicki!
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I bought a blank from Matt also this weekend. Had a great conversation with him, lots of helpful tips.
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Matt seemed to be busy at Kazoo for sure
Plenty of newbes checking in to Primitive Archery it was fun to watch them!
Hope some of you new folks come on over to the Marshall Primitive Archery Rendezvous Memorial week end, there will be a bunch of other folks just like Matt there to help you get hooked on this great addiction of ours !
Have fun
Guy
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That is one, sweet blank. And you can't go wrong with any advice or help from Matt. He is a great guy with a sweet wife and family. Play sponge and soak up what you can.
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Matt seemed to be busy at Kazoo for sure
Plenty of newbes checking in to Primitive Archery it was fun to watch them!
Guy
They could do much worse than meet Matt when they have a curiosity about this branch of archery. Branch? Maybe root would be a better word!