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Offline pinhead52

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Introducing myself
« on: June 01, 2015, 12:33:52 pm »
Hey everyone. I've been lurking here for a while, and have learned more than enough about bow making from the wealth of knowledge here, but have decided to actually become a part of the community, for what little I can offer. I won't go into my whole bow making story today, because it's very boring. I've been getting my bowmaking information from this website and those that link from it for... a decade? I don't know if it's been around that long, but have only just recently finished my first actual bow. Now I don't think I can keep myself from making more.

In short, thank you for the wealth of information, and I hope I can help you bring it to others while I continue to learn.

Offline Pat B

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Re: Introducing myself
« Reply #1 on: June 01, 2015, 04:40:07 pm »
Welcome to PA, pinhead. If you have pics of your work, we love pics!
Make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes!    Pat Brennan  Brevard, NC

Offline JW_Halverson

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Re: Introducing myself
« Reply #2 on: June 01, 2015, 10:02:08 pm »
Welcome to PA, pinhead. If you have pics of your work, we love pics!

Pat's not lying!  We love bow pics.  Especially since most of us can't even read.  >:D
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Re: Introducing myself
« Reply #3 on: June 02, 2015, 05:12:22 am »
Welcome,glad you decide to come on board. :)
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Offline pinhead52

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Re: Introducing myself
« Reply #4 on: July 11, 2015, 05:37:11 pm »
https://plus.google.com/103895934226068672840/posts/VSMQtTcD1Qc?pid=6170357767214863330&oid=103895934226068672840

That should be a link to the pictures. If it doesn't work, It's a really long red oak board bow with blood wood tips. I learned a lot making it, and will hopefully be building a more traditional bow next. I'm not sure the best way to share pictures on forums anymore. Is photobucket still the best way to go?

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Re: Introducing myself
« Reply #5 on: July 11, 2015, 11:36:45 pm »
I use Photobucket. It's frustrating sometimes but it works.
Make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes!    Pat Brennan  Brevard, NC

Offline pinhead52

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Re: Introducing myself
« Reply #6 on: July 13, 2015, 07:08:58 am »




You're right, Pat, Photobucket is the way to go. Anyhow, here's a few pics of bow #1. It's a red oak board bow, and my second attempt. The tips are blood wood, and before anyone asks, yes, that handle is very uncomfortable. Just one of the many lessons I learned building this bow.

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Re: Introducing myself
« Reply #7 on: July 13, 2015, 08:50:37 am »
Welcome

The PA website has been here for about 2 decades
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Re: Introducing myself
« Reply #8 on: July 13, 2015, 10:32:32 am »
That's a very nice second attempt. I think you've got the hang of it.   8)
Make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes!    Pat Brennan  Brevard, NC