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Offline osagejack

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Re: Primitive Archery Set
« Reply #15 on: March 05, 2013, 04:54:36 pm »
yea the strings are difficult but can be very effective linen strings are not hard to find hemp is also a good natural string 
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Offline sadiejane

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Re: Primitive Archery Set
« Reply #16 on: March 06, 2013, 09:35:58 am »
havent made a natural string...yet. also heard ground hog is good but heard to use the gut?
anyone ground hog hunting this spring? would sure like to get my paws on a groundhog gut for string making.
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Offline JackCrafty

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Re: Primitive Archery Set
« Reply #17 on: March 06, 2013, 11:25:32 am »
Here's a few vids on natural bowstrings from me and Shinbone5000.

Deer sinew string:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmZibFv1Si8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfPmv1IuvqA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtAw1z12dDc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5dxWVv3Eos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06eaHFQGkiM

Shinbone5000 vids:
---https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tg-nHeTQN04
---https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hiLGlznVlo
---https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=In1S80gF8X0
---https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkZPuc0GlAY
---https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1N0XYdyOBQ
---https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQI019pGvvY



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Offline osagejack

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Re: Primitive Archery Set
« Reply #18 on: March 06, 2013, 10:57:53 pm »
yes groundhog makes a great string,,i tried gut several years a go didn't do to well,, I prefer squrriel  or real thin deer skin
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Offline MWirwicki

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Re: Primitive Archery Set
« Reply #19 on: March 08, 2013, 09:21:07 am »
Jackcrafty, Thanks for posting the vids!  They were excellent and have me motivated. 
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Offline Two Feathers

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Re: Primitive Archery Set
« Reply #20 on: March 09, 2013, 10:15:03 pm »
I'll shoot.  Got to work on a string.  Already have all natural arrows and self-bow.  Arrows are river cane with fire-hardened dogwood shoot and two-feather eastern woodland fletch.  Hopefully, I'll have another bow by the classic.

Gary
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Re: Primitive Archery Set
« Reply #21 on: March 10, 2013, 03:27:40 am »
You're welcome, Matt.   :)
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Re: Primitive Archery Set
« Reply #22 on: March 12, 2013, 02:05:11 pm »
Alright, here's what I came up with so far. Osage bow, natural cordage string, and cane 2 fletch arrows with antler points. Still need to make a quiver of some kind.

After shooting the arrows I realize they are plenty noisy. I spoke with Gun doc and he said I could crop them a bit and/or turn the fletch so the under side is out. Other than the fluflu effect I'm very pleased with this kit.






Any critique?!?
Scott
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Re: Primitive Archery Set
« Reply #23 on: March 12, 2013, 03:03:49 pm »
Love the arrowhead.  Perfect for target shooting.
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Patrick Blank
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Youtube: JackCrafty, Allergic Hobbit, Patrick Blank

Where's Rock? Public Waterways, Road Cuts, Landscape Supply, Knap-Ins.
How to Cook It?  200° for 24hrs then 275° to 500° for 4hrs (depending on type), Cool for 12hr

Offline osagejack

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Re: Primitive Archery Set
« Reply #24 on: March 12, 2013, 10:15:03 pm »
that looks great  great arrows,,soon as I figure out how I will post some pics,,been away from computer a couple years,,and I have been cutting osage every day,,
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Offline sadiejane

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Re: Primitive Archery Set
« Reply #25 on: March 20, 2013, 10:51:41 am »
scott-thats some fine looking abo gear.
what material did ya make the string from?
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Stringman

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Re: Primitive Archery Set
« Reply #26 on: March 20, 2013, 11:10:21 am »
I have flax stalks that I rough process to make linen Flemish strings. I would prefer using nettle, but the weather hasn't cooperated for a couple years and I haven't collected any of my primo creek bottom "itch weed".  The linen is fine as a substitute.  ::)

Here's the link to the build along.
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,35214.0.html

Scott
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Offline Thesquirrelslinger

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Re: Primitive Archery Set
« Reply #27 on: March 20, 2013, 10:30:25 pm »
Guys, If anyone need it, I can make rawhide bowstrings, cow rawhide.
I do love having friends.... i need to know- Length of string, strength of bow, etc.
They are not served.. but I can serve them.
Rawhide makes a durable string, but they are a bit thick.
I tried a rawhide string on my fiberglass recurve, just to prove they work... 50 pounds draw. Works great, minus 1 thing- it streches a bit much.
However, KEEP THEM DRY!!!!!!!
-Squirrel
Also, it takes a while...
I am young and am in an AP class. Lotsa schoolwork, but I make time.
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Offline osagejack

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Re: Primitive Archery Set
« Reply #28 on: March 20, 2013, 11:14:17 pm »
I have been cutting osage last two weeks and getting behind on my arrows
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Offline Thesquirrelslinger

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Re: Primitive Archery Set
« Reply #29 on: March 21, 2013, 06:53:07 pm »
I also like sisal for strings, but pulling the 2 foot long fibers from cordage is hard to do. but it makes very, very strong strings with NO strech.
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