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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: wizardgoat on January 08, 2015, 04:08:43 pm

Title: John Strunk weekend
Post by: wizardgoat on January 08, 2015, 04:08:43 pm
Me and my wife are gearing up to head down to Tillimook Oregon to do a 2 day build with John.
As comfortable as I am with building wood bows, I'm extremely excited to learn from a guy who's dedicated much of his life to it.
About a year ago I read the bowyers bible 1, and its what started this brutal obsession.
Can't wait to pick his brain and see what we come up with this weekend.
No matter how long I do this stuff, I will always be hungry for more knowledge,
and these old guys are full it! Cheers
Title: Re: John Strunk weekend
Post by: Aaron H on January 08, 2015, 04:43:45 pm
Oooh, I am so jealous.  That sounds like a blast!  Btw, you're a lucky guy to have your wife understanding enough to go with you.  Congrats
Title: Re: John Strunk weekend
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on January 08, 2015, 04:52:16 pm
Don't be surprised when you find how much you DO know man. Not taking a lick away from John, just saying don't discount what you know and do.
Title: Re: John Strunk weekend
Post by: wizardgoat on January 08, 2015, 05:03:30 pm
Falcon- she has a bit of the bug too, this will be her 7th bow! Not much convincing needed. For this,
       And for this years classic.
PD- for sure man! There's many ways to skin a cat, would be cool to see some other ways.
      Not to mention, the Oregon coast is insanely beautiful. Get to check out all the GOONIES spots too! Haha
Title: Re: John Strunk weekend
Post by: mullet on January 08, 2015, 05:16:18 pm
You're going to be at the Classic? If so, looking forward to meeting y'all.
Title: Re: John Strunk weekend
Post by: Stoker on January 08, 2015, 06:39:23 pm
Be a good time.. Met John a coupla times.. Very nice man.. You'll have a blast
Thanks Leroy
Title: Re: John Strunk weekend
Post by: Pat B on January 08, 2015, 11:17:48 pm
You will learn a lot just watching someone else work. I bet John has a few little tricks up his sleeve.
Looking forward to meeting you at the Classic also.
Title: Re: John Strunk weekend
Post by: wizardgoat on January 09, 2015, 04:15:10 am
Cheers guys, looking forward to meeting you guys too.
Me and the wife has 5 weeks off around that time and are planning a huge road trip  :D
We just recently bought a Boler camper, so we're pretty set!
Title: Re: John Strunk weekend
Post by: Pappy on January 09, 2015, 07:47:29 am
That should be fun, heard lots of good stuff about him, might even get to learn how to do his secret bow grip. ;) ;D ;D
   Pappy
Title: Re: John Strunk weekend
Post by: Badly Bent on January 09, 2015, 08:06:38 am
Always fun to visit a masters shop and build bows together. Every once in a while I get together with paulsemp at his shop to learn some new stuff from him.
Good to hear your coming to the Classic this spring, look forward to meeting you. Stop by our camp for a visit, the wife and I have a Burro camper which looks just like your Boler and we'll be camped out at the top of the hill. :)
Title: Re: John Strunk weekend
Post by: NeolithicMan on January 09, 2015, 09:42:53 am
What?!?! thas awesome, Id give a leg to go, not an arm though, need to shoot bows and can hop for that
Title: Re: John Strunk weekend
Post by: Traxx on January 11, 2015, 01:07:15 pm
John and his wife,are great folks.I always come away from a visit with john feeling charged.Chances are,you will be using some of my old Rasps in your class.
Title: Re: John Strunk weekend
Post by: wizardgoat on January 12, 2015, 05:12:06 pm
Cheers guys, I'll be posting our bows soon. They both turned out awesome