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Bows / Re: Back in the shop
« Last post by bentstick54 on December 01, 2025, 10:32:44 pm »Great to see you finding some time finally for making some shavings again. Really sweet looking short bow.
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Bows / Display Bow
« Last post by Burnsie on December 01, 2025, 09:59:54 pm »My son has really taken an interest in my self bow making - not to the point that he wants to do it himself, but he really thinks its cool that I do.
He asked me if I could make him a bow and some primitive arrows to hang on the wall as a display, with the bow strung. So, I know if I string a self bow and leave it that way for the foreseeable future the bow is going to be toast. But, will it stay in the strung state and look OK on the wall indefinitely, or will the limbs continue to weaken, with more and more set and take on a weird shape? I have a bow that came in way under weight and not my best effort, but it has a good shape that would be a good candidate. Any suggestions?
He asked me if I could make him a bow and some primitive arrows to hang on the wall as a display, with the bow strung. So, I know if I string a self bow and leave it that way for the foreseeable future the bow is going to be toast. But, will it stay in the strung state and look OK on the wall indefinitely, or will the limbs continue to weaken, with more and more set and take on a weird shape? I have a bow that came in way under weight and not my best effort, but it has a good shape that would be a good candidate. Any suggestions?
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Bows / Re: Back in the shop
« Last post by RyanY on December 01, 2025, 09:42:58 pm »Such a shame they didn’t want to host anymore. Maybe one day we can start another primitive skills rendezvous in Michigan.
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Bows / Re: 2025 Junior Bow Trade
« Last post by Aaron1726 on December 01, 2025, 09:26:13 pm »I'm fine either way, wait or ship now. Doesn't matter.
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Bows / Re: Back in the shop
« Last post by bjrogg on December 01, 2025, 09:10:43 pm »Nice work BJ. Always loved seeing your bows at the Marshall Rendezvous.
Thanks Ryan. Man I really miss that meet. I wonder what they would do if we all showed up there and started building bows? Sure was a nice spot for us.
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Arrows / Re: arrow spine
« Last post by bjrogg on December 01, 2025, 09:04:02 pm »I guess I don’t know what Ryan actually said, but I agree with Badger.
Spine is very important for any bow.
Like Tuomo said. Bare shaft test. It will really open your eyes.
Honestly I feel that the type of hunting we do it is possibly even more important. We need good penetration and efficient arrow flight. We need an arrow that straightens out very quickly for close up shots.
I have a lot of respect for Ryan. As stated he is a very capable primitive hunter. I know he has done testing of many different primitive weapons, points and techniques.
I could be wrong but I’m guessing he was misunderstood.
As long as you have perfect arrow flight bare shaft. Spine isn’t important
Bjrogg
Spine is very important for any bow.
Like Tuomo said. Bare shaft test. It will really open your eyes.
Honestly I feel that the type of hunting we do it is possibly even more important. We need good penetration and efficient arrow flight. We need an arrow that straightens out very quickly for close up shots.
I have a lot of respect for Ryan. As stated he is a very capable primitive hunter. I know he has done testing of many different primitive weapons, points and techniques.
I could be wrong but I’m guessing he was misunderstood.
As long as you have perfect arrow flight bare shaft. Spine isn’t important
Bjrogg
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Shooting and Hunting / Re: First one for the year
« Last post by Piddler on December 01, 2025, 08:36:40 pm »Congratulations. I agree with Pappy. Nice deer and absolutely gorgeous rifle,
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Bows / Re: Back in the shop
« Last post by RyanY on December 01, 2025, 08:14:33 pm »Nice work BJ. Always loved seeing your bows at the Marshall Rendezvous.
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Bows / Re: November Bow Of the Month Voting!
« Last post by bjrogg on December 01, 2025, 06:35:51 pm »Arvin declined to enter that bow because he didnt do all the work to it, which is very respectable and honorable.
That’s a good description of Arvin. I just glad it wasn’t because he couldn’t figure out how to share the link.
Honestly I don’t know how to. Where do I find the link?
Bjrogg
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Bows / Re: Back in the shop
« Last post by bjrogg on December 01, 2025, 06:33:28 pm »Hamish, I enjoy the short ones too. Maybe because I am pretty short myself. My normal draw is only a few inches longer than I’m drawing this one and it seems like I can shoot pretty well at a 20” draw. I can anchor at my chin.
Thanks Burnsie. I’m in the thumb of Michigan. Dave is kinda on the way to Arvin’s for me. I actually took three days traveling to Arvins
I stopped by Bob Barnes in Arkansas to.
Was a good trip. On the way home we stopped in Clarksville to see a high school buddy of mine and meet up with pappy. I was there for the blizzard of 25. Really enjoyed our trip.
Thanks pappy. I would say it shouldn’t take long to finish it up, but I tend to shoot them awhile before I finish them.
Bjrogg
Thanks Burnsie. I’m in the thumb of Michigan. Dave is kinda on the way to Arvin’s for me. I actually took three days traveling to Arvins
I stopped by Bob Barnes in Arkansas to.
Was a good trip. On the way home we stopped in Clarksville to see a high school buddy of mine and meet up with pappy. I was there for the blizzard of 25. Really enjoyed our trip.
Thanks pappy. I would say it shouldn’t take long to finish it up, but I tend to shoot them awhile before I finish them.
Bjrogg