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Offline SlowPaw

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I Need A Bow
« on: May 06, 2012, 12:38:08 am »
I am going to make a bow, that's why I am here. I've ordered the bible, reading the forum, watching youtube, etc. I like to do the research before jumping. It took me a year before building my forge.
I am very good at leatherwork and would trade a beautiful set of saddlebags or gold rush era pommel bags. I also make hand forged knives with custom sheaths.(see attached)
My goal is to pick up something simple to compete at mountain man rendezvous this summer. I have a fancy compound that is all tricked out. It is so accurate and easy to shoot that it takes all the challenge out of the sport. Plus I really like history. I am 6 foot 4 in tall and draw 30 in. 40/45 pound draw would be perfect.
If anyone is interested please contact me.
Thanks
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TurtleCreek

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Re: I Need A Bow
« Reply #1 on: May 06, 2012, 05:57:21 am »
Holy mackerel!!! you do some gorgeous knife work!!
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Offline Jtilley

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Re: I Need A Bow
« Reply #2 on: May 06, 2012, 09:53:25 am »
If I had a bow, I would be bartering for the knife!!! BEAUTIFUL !!!!!
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Offline SlowPaw

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Re: I Need A Bow
« Reply #3 on: May 06, 2012, 10:07:33 am »
Can a person ever have too many knives? Thank you for the nice comments. I hope my first bow turns out as good.
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Offline JW_Halverson

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Re: I Need A Bow
« Reply #4 on: May 06, 2012, 03:40:07 pm »
As a fellow historical re-enactor (histerical re-enactor?) I gotta say if you put as much effort and craftsmanship into your bow as you did these examples I have no doubt your bows will cause a stir in this forum!

Nice stuff, sir, nice stuff!
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Offline sadiejane

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Re: I Need A Bow
« Reply #5 on: May 06, 2012, 03:46:11 pm »
Quote from: JW_Halverson on May 06, 2012, 03:40:07 pm
As a fellow historical re-enactor (histerical re-enactor?) I gotta say if you put as much effort and craftsmanship into your bow as you did these examples I have no doubt your bows will cause a stir in this forum!

Nice stuff, sir, nice stuff!


what he said!!! amazing craftsmanship
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Offline Ifrit617

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Re: I Need A Bow
« Reply #6 on: May 06, 2012, 05:47:44 pm »
i have this one... Probably not what your looking for but i thought I let you take a look.. about 41# @29"

http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,32148.0.html

Jon
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Offline Gus

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Re: I Need A Bow
« Reply #7 on: May 06, 2012, 05:49:08 pm »
Quote from: SlowPaw on May 06, 2012, 10:07:33 am
Can a person ever have too many knives?

Careful Sir you tread upon Thin Ice!!!
Several of my Exes said yes in answer to this very queston!
I think, for safety's sake, That question need never be asked...

:)

Like you leather work A Lot!
And that Bowie is a Beauty!

-gus
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Offline bubby

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Re: I Need A Bow
« Reply #8 on: May 06, 2012, 06:28:12 pm »
man that is all top drawer, and no, you can nevr have too many knives, or bows, or guns >:D, Bub
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: I Need A Bow
« Reply #9 on: May 06, 2012, 06:45:27 pm »
Very cool work. No offense whatsoever, but If I knew you any better I would be all over it like a chicken on a Junebug. 
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Offline JW_Halverson

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Re: I Need A Bow
« Reply #10 on: May 06, 2012, 06:46:23 pm »
Ifrit's bow is very similar to what many tribes carried in the northeast.  Longer thin limbs like that are excellent for learning to shoot stickbow style, much more stable and forgiving than the short horseback bows of the west.
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Offline Ifrit617

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Re: I Need A Bow
« Reply #11 on: May 06, 2012, 07:38:17 pm »
Quote from: JW_Halverson on May 06, 2012, 06:46:23 pm
Longer thin limbs like that are excellent for learning to shoot stickbow style, much more stable and forgiving than the short horseback bows of the west.

I agree with JW on this and that's why I offered it up.. This is the bow that I broke my target panic with, and although it is only medium fast, and has medium set, It is a stable durable bow that will last for years.. Plus it stacks them into a target right well.

Jon
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Offline killir duck

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Re: I Need A Bow
« Reply #12 on: May 06, 2012, 07:55:39 pm »
wow!! i wish i had a bow like you want i would trade it in a heartbeat...
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Offline SlowPaw

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Re: I Need A Bow
« Reply #13 on: May 06, 2012, 08:03:52 pm »
Thanks everyone for all the amazing comments. My head is swelling and now I need all new hats!

Cipriano has agreed to make me a very cool bow to my demanding standards in trade for the knife and sheath. I can't wait to post a picture.

Stay tuned...there are more knives on the bench and I still need arrows.
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Offline gstoneberg

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Re: I Need A Bow
« Reply #14 on: May 06, 2012, 10:05:33 pm »
I almost proposed that same thing...but I'm already behind making a bow for somebody and then there's the bow trade.  Decided against it.  Whatcha gonna make Cip?

George
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