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Swamp thing we are waiting on some pics!

[DuBois]

Hey Chuck,
from what I can find about rib bows, they are not real efficient and a lot of work, so I would understand if you used the bones for some other thing.
If, however, you decide to proceed with one I would send more ribs if needed and some buff sinew to complete the job.

Swampie...where's the pics?

[osage outlaw]

Swamp Thang, Could you post some pictures of the supplies that you got from Chuck?

We only have one guy left to receive.  There has been a hold up in shipping.  Hopefully it shows up soon.

[Hawkdancer]

Those buffalo ribs would probably make an awesome atlatl.  Been brainstorming the things Bob sent and am going to try to finish up the started arrow in a 2 fletch full feather.  Got to do it "off handed" so it may not be the greatest, but I am going to try to come close to the crest on my original arrows and wrap the fletch.  Nock will be wrapped with the sinew in the pack.  It is a royal pita having a case of maivais gauche when you are gauche.  Cast might come off 24 Feb, then pt begins -that really means pain & torture, not physical therapy:).  Again, real neat materials in the trade and Thanks for all the work putting it on.
Hawkdancer

[loefflerchuck]

Thanks Marco,

Anyways... Swampie got a 60" rocky mt juniper stave, 4 big elk leg sinews, a bundle of deer backstrap sinew, some bison hide for handles, tanned Mt lion hide piece for string silencers or trim, a section of water buffalo horn, a Alaskan dall sheep horn- the top curl and a piece of local ocher from me last week.

[osage outlaw]

That sounds like a nice bundle of supplies Chuck!

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That does sound like a real nice package. Can't wait t see pics

[bjrogg]

Same here Chuck. Sounds like a really nice package
Bjrogg

[Redhand]

Oh man Chuck that sounds like some great materials.

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I might be the last one to get a package but WOW! Bryce hooked me up with

1/2 dozen boo shafts

Damascus knife blank

1/2 dozen 18ga. Hand hammered Trade Points

Lots of Bow handle leather

African Blackwood that's going on the knife for handles!!

Thanks Bryce.

[upstatenybowyer]

^Sweet!

[osage outlaw]

All Right!  Everyone has received their supplies.  Thanks everyone for making this trade 100% successful!

[Bryce]

Oh thank GAWD! I was anxious today hoping that it finally made it. I have the sister blank to that knife:) it turned out to be really nice and keeps a really nice edge, same with the trade points. They're all around 200gr. Thought it would look good with that Blackwood which is my favorite dark hardwood. Enjoy those shafts too! And Clint said you needed some grip leather;)

Glad you finally got it! Take care bud!

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Oh thank GAWD! I was anxious today hoping that it finally made it. I have the sister blank to that knife:) it turned out to be really nice and keeps a really nice edge, same with the trade points. They're all around 200gr. Thought it would look good with that Blackwood which is my favorite dark hardwood. Enjoy those shafts too! And Clint said you needed some grip leather;)

Glad you finally got it! Take care bud!

I can't wait to get started on the knife. Got to to get me some brass pins first though. Did you make the trade points?  I've never seen any in person before they are pretty cool. I will get them ready for hunting season and go after those big eastern turkeys this spring. All the leather will be put to use my daughter seen that and already ask for some so I let her pick out a couple of pieces. I've got those shafts put up and marked with your name on them for future use. Thanks again, Paul

[PEARL DRUMS]

I know this a year old, but wanted to share what I did with a portion of my received goods. I just started shooting this last night, so we'll see how it goes. Its from a VERY old set of billets Robbie gave me for this swap. Thought I'd show my use of them. I glued deflex in at the splice.

I fixed the lower fade after this pic was taken. Its not flat anymore.