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Bows / Re: Black locusts bow
« Last post by JW_Halverson on November 17, 2025, 11:55:25 am »
Pappy, there is some pretty good evidence that the denser the wood is for its species, the better it works for bows. Say, if the average density of a species of tree is .600, then a sample coming in at .700 is likely to make a better bow and one coming in at .500 will need a collar and a leash because it's gonna be a dog.

I know in my experience I have made a couple green ash bows that shot so badly you didn't need a chronograph to measure the speed of the arrow, you needed a CALENDAR! Both staves came from a tree that was super lightweight.
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Bows / Re: Black locusts bow
« Last post by Selfbowman on November 17, 2025, 10:54:24 am »
Tap water sleek. Ryan your funny. I think that the weight being the same tells us a lot. I’m going to build it to the spec of the Osage bow that has two records and see what I get.
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Bows / Re: Picture size ?
« Last post by Burnsie on November 17, 2025, 10:50:16 am »
Thanks Sleek - I ran into the same issue, I was making sure my photos weren't over 480 x 640 but they were still getting rejected - this should help.
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Bows / Re: Picture size ?
« Last post by Robert Pougnier on November 17, 2025, 10:25:06 am »
I downloaded a free software called XnConvert. It lets you load a whole folder. There are lots of variables you can tinker with and I have not figured them out. My pictures I've uploaded so far look pretty bad but I think it's because of my settings needing some tweaking.
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Bows / Re: Black locusts bow
« Last post by RyanY on November 17, 2025, 10:16:38 am »
You can also dry samples in the microwave but I’ve had some pieces pop and fizzle quite a bit.  (lol)
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Primitive Skills / Re: Life is good
« Last post by Pappy on November 17, 2025, 09:01:22 am »
Thanks Bob, ya fall is a busy but fun time of the year.  :)
 Pappy
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Primitive Skills / Re: Brain Tanning Red Deer - Experiences & Lessons.
« Last post by Pappy on November 17, 2025, 08:58:47 am »
Got 4 in the rack right now and 2 more to go to be caught up.
 Pappy
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Primitive Skills / Re: Brain Tanning Red Deer - Experiences & Lessons.
« Last post by Pappy on November 17, 2025, 08:57:04 am »
Here is my set up, fleshing pole and dull draw knife, ringing rack, rope and hard wire for softening. Of course my hides aren't as big as yours.
 Pappy
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Around the Campfire / Re: update pics of my head
« Last post by Pappy on November 17, 2025, 08:52:33 am »
Looks like you are healing well Pat, hope it continues  :)
 Pappy
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Around the Campfire / Re: update pics of my head
« Last post by chamookman on November 17, 2025, 05:04:46 am »
Lookin' alot better Bud !  (=) Bob.
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