Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: stash59 on January 29, 2017, 06:43:57 pm
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Just wanted to make an intro! Name is Chuck. I'm currently in Wisconsin, but lived in Montana for 20 years. Been bowhunting for almost 45 years now. Shot a modern recurve back in the late 80's. Had a little success with it but wounded more animals than I could tolerate. Still loved to shoot trad. But my main hunting bow became a compound. Although I never used all of the bells and whistles that every one thinks you need to use with them.
My desire to get back into trad surfaced again and last year I shot a Samick Sage. Because I'm on disability I spend alot of time at the computer. Found some great self bow videos on YouTube. With my construction/carpentry backround I soon realized I could do this. So I've finally bought a subscription to PA and joined the forum.
I plan on starting with a boardbow beginning this winter yet. Wish me luck!!!!
Thanx
Chuck
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Welcome aboard, good luck!
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Welcome and good luck on your build. Post pictures of your progress and ask for advice if you need it. There is a wealth of knowledge shared on this site.
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Welcome to PA and good luck Chuck. Don't be afraid to ask questions and keep your eyes open for wood. When you shoot your bow the first time your gonna be hopelessly addicted
Bjrogg
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Welcome Chuck. There are a lot of people on here willing to help with any questions. You are in the right place.
Mike
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Welcome Chuck, Your questions will be answered by some of the best in the world and it's a lot more relaxing hunting with sticks.
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Welcome aboard, have fun building bows it is a blast, here is a build a long that might help you https://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,35312.msg464947.html#msg464947
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Welcome to Our "Loony Bin" ! Bob
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Yep Welcome, this is a good place to start on your quest. :)
Pappy
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Welcome to the PA
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Welcome from another Wisconsinite (born and raised). If you ever find yourself near Sheboygan, just drop me a note.
Kyle
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Welcome from another Wisconsinite (born and raised). If you ever find yourself near Sheboygan, just drop me a note.
Kyle
Thanx!!
I'm in the Rio/Colombus area. Was Raised in the Plover/Stevens Point area.
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My mom was born and raised in Columbus, I have lots of family in that area.
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Welcome from the Fox Cities. Don't know how far you are from Hartford, but there is a great hardwood lumberyard (Kettle Moraine Hardwoods) near it. I've found nice hickory, hard maple, and Eastern Red Cedar boards there and their prices are good. Avoid the red elm, though. It's an hours drive for me and I make the trip a few times a year. I started with a Sage, too, and they are terrific bows. Very forgiving. Then I started making my own and,unfortunately, chose to shoot them. ;)
Ask lots of questions before you start your board bow. You'll get a ton of good advice from the bowyers on here.
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Thanx for the info GB.
ksnow maybe we can get together when you come this way sometime.
Chuck
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Sounds good, Chuck. I made my last run down there a couple of weeks ago. Probably be awhile before I go back, but I'll send you a PM when I do.
Good luck with the bow.