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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: pinhead52 on June 01, 2015, 12:33:52 pm

Title: Introducing myself
Post by: pinhead52 on June 01, 2015, 12:33:52 pm

Hey everyone. I've been lurking here for a while, and have learned more than enough about bow making from the wealth of knowledge here, but have decided to actually become a part of the community, for what little I can offer. I won't go into my whole bow making story today, because it's very boring. I've been getting my bowmaking information from this website and those that link from it for... a decade? I don't know if it's been around that long, but have only just recently finished my first actual bow. Now I don't think I can keep myself from making more.

In short, thank you for the wealth of information, and I hope I can help you bring it to others while I continue to learn.

Title: Re: Introducing myself
Post by: Pat B on June 01, 2015, 04:40:07 pm

Welcome to PA, pinhead. If you have pics of your work, we love pics!

Title: Re: Introducing myself
Post by: JW_Halverson on June 01, 2015, 10:02:08 pm

Quote from: Pat B on June 01, 2015, 04:40:07 pm

Welcome to PA, pinhead. If you have pics of your work, we love pics!

Pat's not lying!  We love bow pics.  Especially since most of us can't even read.  >:D

Title: Re: Introducing myself
Post by: Pappy on June 02, 2015, 05:12:22 am

Welcome,glad you decide to come on board. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: Introducing myself
Post by: pinhead52 on July 11, 2015, 05:37:11 pm

https://plus.google.com/103895934226068672840/posts/VSMQtTcD1Qc?pid=6170357767214863330&oid=103895934226068672840 (https://plus.google.com/103895934226068672840/posts/VSMQtTcD1Qc?pid=6170357767214863330&oid=103895934226068672840)

That should be a link to the pictures. If it doesn't work, It's a really long red oak board bow with blood wood tips. I learned a lot making it, and will hopefully be building a more traditional bow next. I'm not sure the best way to share pictures on forums anymore. Is photobucket still the best way to go?

Title: Re: Introducing myself
Post by: Pat B on July 11, 2015, 11:36:45 pm

I use Photobucket. It's frustrating sometimes but it works.

Title: Re: Introducing myself
Post by: pinhead52 on July 13, 2015, 07:08:58 am

(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i33/pinhead52/Facebook/I%20built%20a%20bow/10623515_10204191314197502_786443550114841557_o.jpg~original)
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i33/pinhead52/Facebook/I%20built%20a%20bow/10483140_10204191318317605_5564045271352515904_o.jpg~original)
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i33/pinhead52/Facebook/I%20built%20a%20bow/10448560_10204191318037598_2597981607215008399_o.jpg~original)

You're right, Pat, Photobucket is the way to go. Anyhow, here's a few pics of bow #1. It's a red oak board bow, and my second attempt. The tips are blood wood, and before anyone asks, yes, that handle is very uncomfortable. Just one of the many lessons I learned building this bow.

Title: Re: Introducing myself
Post by: Marc St Louis on July 13, 2015, 08:50:37 am

Welcome

The PA website has been here for about 2 decades

Title: Re: Introducing myself
Post by: Pat B on July 13, 2015, 10:32:32 am

That's a very nice second attempt. I think you've got the hang of it.   8)