Post by: Roy from Pa on January 02, 2023, 11:19:48 AM
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Post by: Buggs on January 02, 2023, 02:47:15 PM
Know any place to get some good Green Chile?
Post by: Mad Max on January 02, 2023, 02:53:30 PM
Just cooking in bulk :bigsmyl:
Post by: Longcruise on January 02, 2023, 03:27:47 PM
The Mulies are regulars here too. :thumbsup:
Do you have Merriam or Rio?
Post by: onetone on January 02, 2023, 03:31:46 PM
Looks like you are in Pinyon-Juniper country, onetoneSure, in the Fall most any large parking has a roaster going and you can get a gunny sack full of fresh roasted green chile. Now it is available as frozen or powdered or in a restaurant.
Know any place to get some good Green Chile?
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Post by: mmattockx on January 02, 2023, 10:46:45 PM
Appalachian HillBilly wrote:
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Virginia Tech has an excellent article in one they designed along with plans. That will be what I am copying.
AH, is there a link to that article and the kiln details?
Thanks,
Mark
Post by: Appalachian Hillbilly on January 03, 2023, 08:20:57 AM
https://sbio.vt.edu/for-the-community/vt-solar-kiln.html
https://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/420/420-030/420-030.html
Google Solar Kilns or Virginia Tech Solar kiln. Article is on several places.
This design can be scaled down to smaller sizes as well.
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 03, 2023, 08:21:58 AM
:thumbsup:
Post by: mmattockx on January 03, 2023, 12:33:28 PM
Sorry Mark, but it all worked out:)
:thumbsup:
No worries, I knew we would prevail.
Thanks to AH for those links.
Mark
Post by: Appalachian Hillbilly on January 04, 2023, 06:11:54 PM
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Post by: Roy from Pa on January 05, 2023, 09:39:58 AM
Post by: Buggs on January 05, 2023, 10:03:37 AM
I've not owned any Festool products, only coveted them. The ones I have seen are very nice and quite expensive
I googled it, I was wrong. Its a present from Uncle Fester
Post by: kennym on January 05, 2023, 12:42:49 PM
Lots of live edge stuff in it , looked like they just sawed 3/4" pieces off the log.
I got some in about 1995 from him and built his daughter a TV stand to take to college with her...
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 05, 2023, 01:52:37 PM
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Worked on BBO some , she needs a diet if I'm gonna shoot her.
Post by: Appalachian Hillbilly on January 05, 2023, 02:30:08 PM
Ken what is a Festool package?
:biglaugh:
There are many Festool packages! Yes they are pricey, but I got tired of using cheap sanders and tools that don't last. Festool has a 3 year pretty much no questions asked warranty.
The dust collector/vacuum I got , goes with all there tools. It has adjustable vacuum levels, hepa filtration .
It can be run in manual or auto. In Auto, when you turn the tool on, it turns the dust collector on..tool off ,it turns off.
I have a bunch of cabinets to build this summer, so I am using some of my money from my last auto restoration I did to buy some professional grade equipment.
Post by: Appalachian Hillbilly on January 05, 2023, 02:34:11 PM
Hillbilly gonna use that for hand tools only?
Track saw, sanders, basically making a work station around this . My other dust collector will stay with my big stuff like drum sander and spindle sander.
Here is a link to basically what I will be building .
https://www.festoolownersgroup.com/festool-jigs-tool-enhancements/my-hybrid-version-of-a-diy-mft-sysport/
Post by: Longcruise on January 05, 2023, 03:28:18 PM
I like your design. Gonna try it next time I make some. :thumbsup:
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Putting in a new garbage disposal unit. Irks me that it only lasted 33years :biglaugh:
Archery related? Yes, the motor is good and it might do to power a drum sander. Thinking Little Hog.
Post by: Kirkll on January 05, 2023, 03:59:30 PM
Well it just crapped out yesterday...... This one claims to only have only a two year warranty, and it lasted 13 months...... They replaced a lifetime warrant product with a cheaper model, saying they no longer made or serviced the original $500 sander... I'll be curious if they stand behind the original warranty.
Then i get my air sander out, and its acting up....WTF? I got sander blues going here. Kirk
Post by: Appalachian Hillbilly on January 05, 2023, 06:18:57 PM
Made a stringer.
Worked on BBO some , she needs a diet if I'm gonna shoot her.
Roy, that is very simple. I like that a lot!
Post by: Crooked Stic on January 05, 2023, 06:25:38 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 05, 2023, 06:36:39 PM
Ken, it's so easy to make and very strong because all the stress is on the stringer cord instead of the leather cup. Plus with it being rectangler, it's easy to hold.
Post by: Longcruise on January 05, 2023, 08:03:37 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on January 05, 2023, 09:01:44 PM
Post by: Buggs on January 05, 2023, 11:23:38 PM
Roy, what's the dimensions of the leather piece?
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 06, 2023, 09:35:59 AM
And the top cup is normally smaller than the bottom so you have room to slide the string in the string groove.
See?
What size cord? Is it para?
It's 1/8th diameter... Yes..
Post by: Buemaker on January 06, 2023, 05:04:35 PM
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Post by: Appalachian Hillbilly on January 06, 2023, 08:46:21 PM
Check this out! https://a.co/d/9YC2CEz
Post by: OldRawhide42 on January 06, 2023, 09:21:22 PM
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/221224232795?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=221224232795&targetid=1263094005026&device=m&mktype=&googleloc=9010321&poi=&campaignid=14859008593&mkgroupid=130497710760&rlsatarget=pla-1263094005026&abcId=9300678&merchantid=8334134&gclid=Cj0KCQiAzeSdBhC4ARIsACj36uE9UNWQa6QG2-asuX5FvOmJGOYYkiGRCxxrnkRxYGvTgtRjLFDK9ZYaAqqWEALw_wcB
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 07, 2023, 10:27:07 AM
I'll make them out of 1x1s and all thread bolts:)
Post by: Buemaker on January 07, 2023, 01:59:30 PM
Post by: Kirkll on January 07, 2023, 03:33:53 PM
Well after cleaning it up and oiling it, i still couldn't get it to go faster than about 400 rpms.... Then i bumped this little knob that was kinda hidden, and she came up to about half speed........ As i got to messing with it i realized there was a speed control on this damn thing and i didnt even know about it. I had always regulated the speed with the palm pressure and didn't even know there was a speed control knob on it.... Boy did i feel stupid... :knothead: :knothead:
So I'm up and running again! :thumbsup:
Post by: OldRawhide42 on January 07, 2023, 05:47:30 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 07, 2023, 06:52:39 PM
Same happened to me with my belt sander. I thought it's gummed up or needs oil.
Then I see this round knob and turn it and away it goes. LOL
Ok Jim.
Post by: Crooked Stic on January 07, 2023, 08:01:32 PM
Post by: Kirkll on January 07, 2023, 08:53:31 PM
Pfft. Kirk didja read the manual :bigsmyl:
That sounds like a line my wife gives me quite often... :knothead:
Btw.... Noooooo.... of course not. :biglaugh:
Post by: Jon Lipovac on January 07, 2023, 10:33:24 PM
Over here it’s been a long hunting season with lots of hunting and not much killing and the shop was a wreck, so I spent the day cleaning up and I’m motivated to get some bows built as soon as the season ends.
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Post by: Roy from Pa on January 08, 2023, 10:03:45 AM
Post by: Buggs on January 08, 2023, 11:48:54 AM
Over here it’s been a long hunting season with lots of hunting and not much killing and the shop was a wreck, so I spent the day cleaning up and I’m motivated to get some bows built as soon as the season ends.
Jon, your messy shop is tidier than my organized shop! :tongue:
Post by: Jon Lipovac on January 08, 2023, 01:33:02 PM
I just know for me, when the rip fence feels like a windshield wiper for the table it’s time for me to organize. :cheesy:
Post by: Kirkll on January 09, 2023, 02:21:20 PM
I feel pretty good when i can see my floor, and walk around without tripping over things. Organized chaos is about as close as i ever get. :bigsmyl:
Post by: Buggs on January 09, 2023, 09:42:07 PM
I'm happy if I can take more than two steps without having to move sideways, step over something, or duck.
Post by: onetone on January 09, 2023, 11:31:01 PM
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Post by: Appalachian Hillbilly on January 10, 2023, 07:19:47 AM
I did get to try out my Festool sander and vac yesterday. Wife wants her butcher block counter tops redone. We sanded one and I was amazed. Litteraly NO SANDING DUST!
The dust removal on this system is absolutely unbelievable. I was pretty skeptical when I would watch the YouTube videos about how clean they were. They are correct!
Ken
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 10, 2023, 07:26:31 AM
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Post by: Roy from Pa on January 10, 2023, 08:01:24 AM
:laughing:
Post by: Buemaker on January 10, 2023, 08:07:46 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 10, 2023, 08:10:48 AM
And now this purple heart wood is messing me up, I might not be able to finish this bow I'm working on.
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Post by: Appalachian Hillbilly on January 11, 2023, 12:05:41 PM
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Post by: kennym on January 11, 2023, 12:51:21 PM
I'm curious, do any of you guys with wood allergies have a reaction to any domestic wood, or is it all tropical hardwoods?
Walnut slight headache, yew splitting headache, using dust collection also. No rashes or skin probs like coco does me...
Post by: Bryan Adolphe on January 11, 2023, 01:46:33 PM
Since I started this bow building, I’ve read so much about the health hazards of fibreglass and certain woods that I automatically wear my respirator , gloves, long sleeve shirt when I’m working in my shop , slowly getting used to it .
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 11, 2023, 02:14:57 PM
What I hate most is my goggles always fog up when wearing a mask over my mouth and nose and then I can't see what I am doing..
The only wood that bothers me is the tropical exotic oily ones.
Post by: wood carver 2 on January 11, 2023, 04:16:17 PM
The 3M respirator is great. It’s got a full face guard that’s strong enough to be a safety shield for working on a lathe and it blows cool air over your face to prevent fogging. It also feels good on a hot day.
Dave.
Post by: Buggs on January 11, 2023, 05:15:48 PM
It's not powered, but the incoming air passes by your face. Never get any sweat fog. It's not too heavy either, with the P100 dust discs. Other nice thing is I can wear glasses with it on. Thats become critical as the years pass!
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 11, 2023, 05:37:24 PM
I'll check into them.
Post by: Buggs on January 11, 2023, 05:53:15 PM
If you do get one, be sure to get the silicone model. The other plastic ones they make are not very comfortable and don't seal as well on your face.
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 11, 2023, 06:08:19 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on January 11, 2023, 06:25:47 PM
For me it was a choice between continuing my woodworking or giving it up.
There is another powered respirator by Trend. It’s a lot cheaper, but all the mechanics are in the helmet rather than on a belt.
Dave.
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 11, 2023, 06:51:38 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 12, 2023, 02:38:22 PM
It is made from silicone.
Post by: OldRawhide42 on January 12, 2023, 04:17:38 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 12, 2023, 04:23:19 PM
Plus it comes with extras.
Post by: Buggs on January 12, 2023, 06:01:05 PM
Now you just need a Tyvek suit and head condom :biglaugh:
Post by: Buemaker on January 12, 2023, 06:10:59 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 12, 2023, 06:27:23 PM
Just gotta talk Kenny into sending me his fancy smancy sweat pants.
:wavey:
Post by: kennym on January 12, 2023, 08:10:40 PM
I'll take a selfie when I'm all geared up.
Just gotta talk Kenny into sending me his fancy smancy sweat pants.
:wavey:
Now Roy , they ain't got no belt loops and we can't have them fallin down on ya when you take a pic... :o
Post by: Mad Max on January 12, 2023, 08:30:46 PM
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Post by: Buggs on January 13, 2023, 10:25:43 AM
Roy from PA
Master Bowyer Extraordinaire!
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 13, 2023, 10:34:09 AM
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Looks like I got possessed by Forrest G. :help:
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 13, 2023, 01:30:10 PM
Post by: Buggs on January 13, 2023, 04:47:44 PM
And it looks like I have some gaposis around the neck :scared:
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 13, 2023, 04:48:16 PM
Got it today, think I'm gonna like it...
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 13, 2023, 04:52:01 PM
Damn, I knew something was missing!
And it looks like I have some gaposis around the neck :scared:
Yup ya do, not the only place ya gots a gap:)
Post by: Buggs on January 13, 2023, 04:54:39 PM
Now this is pretty:)
Got it today, think I'm gonna like it...
Oh ya, thats a doozie. I think anybody wearing one of these is going to look like a space program reject :biglaugh:
Post by: Longcruise on January 13, 2023, 07:43:27 PM
Now this is pretty:)
Got it today, think I'm gonna like it...
Hi, my name is Roy and I'm 174 years old!
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 13, 2023, 08:06:11 PM
I feel 174 at times.
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Post by: Roy from Pa on January 14, 2023, 06:26:32 AM
Post by: wood carver 2 on January 14, 2023, 09:21:25 AM
Hope those filters are fart proof... :laughing:Well, since you brought up the subject, there is one little flaw with the 3M unit. The air pump and filter are worn on a belt behind the user…
Dave. 🤔
Post by: kennym on January 14, 2023, 09:54:22 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 14, 2023, 10:00:14 AM
:laughing: :wavey:
Post by: kennym on January 14, 2023, 11:32:53 AM
Post by: wood carver 2 on January 14, 2023, 12:39:30 PM
The cool air flow feels good too. It also has replacement plastic lens covers that protect the main lens. When they get scratched or dirty, you peel them off and put on a new one. The entire unit is safety rated for impact and you can attach hearing protection to it. I really like it for wood turning.
Dave.
Post by: Longcruise on January 14, 2023, 02:57:21 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on January 14, 2023, 03:26:38 PM
Dave.
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Post by: Longcruise on January 14, 2023, 09:17:23 PM
Are you sure that you haven’t just lost your sense of smell?
Dave.
Wouldn't be the first sense I've lost! :biglaugh:
Post by: Longcruise on January 15, 2023, 05:00:32 PM
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Post by: Roy from Pa on January 15, 2023, 05:13:52 PM
Tell us about the knife.
Post by: Longcruise on January 15, 2023, 09:22:10 PM
Nice Mike
Tell us about the knife.
That was a Christmas gift from a grandson. Bone handle. Blade made from a file. It's going to be the new elk skinner. :) he got it from a private museum in Montana that was closing their doors.
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Post by: Roy from Pa on January 16, 2023, 06:45:10 AM
Post by: Buggs on January 16, 2023, 10:38:10 AM
Looks like it's got potential to unleash some ancient bacteria and or viruses with the addition of some fresh blood :scared: The grandson in your will? ;)
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Post by: mmattockx on January 16, 2023, 09:37:08 PM
Roughed out one head. Needs a little clean up before heat treatment.
What material did you make that out of?
Mark
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Post by: onetone on January 17, 2023, 10:26:52 AM
I'm curious also? I would guess O1, it's easy to harden.
A2 steel is also good. Air quench to harden, no messy oil.
Post by: Buggs on January 17, 2023, 11:59:10 AM
A2 steel is also good. Air quench to harden, no messy oil.
Thats for sure. S7 is awesome also, especially for broad heads. But these fancy tool steels are a bit fiddy to heat treat properly. I can't imagine treating them without a temperature controlled oven with ramp/soak function.
Post by: Pat B on January 17, 2023, 12:24:18 PM
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Post by: Crooked Stic on January 17, 2023, 01:35:44 PM
Post by: Longcruise on January 17, 2023, 03:29:05 PM
Not decided on the tempering temp yet but maybe 500*f.
Pat, I planned on a single bevel but at .100 thick it might not work. I'll try it though. That's what this one is all about. Agree on that needle point! I'm also thinking about wrap. I don't have sinew and artificial sinew truly doesn't have much resemblance to the characteristics of the real thing. Silk??
Post by: Jeff Freeman on January 17, 2023, 03:30:42 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 17, 2023, 03:57:09 PM
Keep us posted..
Post by: kennym on January 17, 2023, 04:07:49 PM
Post by: Pat B on January 17, 2023, 04:27:14 PM
If you want to try sinew I'll be happy to send you some. :thumbsup:
Post by: Longcruise on January 17, 2023, 10:31:21 PM
Pat, thanks for your generous offer. I think I'll go with the silk. Got quite a bit of it in the fly tying kit.
Post by: Appalachian Hillbilly on January 17, 2023, 10:42:41 PM
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Post by: Mad Max on January 18, 2023, 07:41:06 AM
Longcruise 500 in Moms oven, sand it shiny and Bake it in the Oven.
I've done this many times on small parts with a color chart, no big deal
Cutting torch or rosebud tip for heat treating and bake for temper.
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Post by: Mad Max on January 18, 2023, 08:21:12 AM
A2 steel is also good. Air quench to harden, no messy oil.
Thats for sure. S7 is awesome also, especially for broad heads. But these fancy tool steels are a bit fiddy to heat treat properly. I can't imagine treating them without a temperature controlled oven with ramp/soak function.
1 hour for every 1" of thickness
I would use S7 for points and I would shape them to a point after tempering on a bench grinder dunking them in water every second of grinding.
Using a torch with that small point would over heat treat the tip
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Hopefully getting over the flu I've had since last Sunday. I rarely get sick and this has really kicked my butt. Can't figure where I got it. I always wear a mask when shopping and have hand sanitizer in both vehicles I use when I get out of any store and wash my hands as soon as I get home. I think I'm on the mend now if I could only get a good nights sleep and the constant headache would subside. :dunno:You have that new variation.. I had it back early December. Missed 3 days of work.
Miserable headache, that last even after your body starts feeling better.
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Post by: Longcruise on January 27, 2023, 01:54:52 PM
We have both had three shots of Moderna but covid didn't give a hoot! :biglaugh:
I'm 76 and healthier than I deserve to be. She is 75 with several co morbidities. I was done with it in five days. She struggled with after effects for a month. Neither of us had any respiratory effects though.
Post by: Buggs on January 27, 2023, 02:53:40 PM
Me? I'm more worried about getting chronic wasted disease, than covid 19!
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 27, 2023, 04:46:22 PM
Yikes!
Me? I'm more worried about getting chronic wasted disease, than covid 19!
Ah chit, stop and think about how many times ya been wasted:)
:laughing:
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Post by: Kirkll on January 28, 2023, 10:40:10 AM
My wife had it at the same time. We both got the drive thru PRC (or is it PCR) test at the same time. I was positive and she was negative. A day later I teste her again at home and she was positive.
We have both had three shots of Moderna but covid didn't give a hoot! :biglaugh:
I'm 76 and healthier than I deserve to be. She is 75 with several co morbidities. I was done with it in five days. She struggled with after effects for a month. Neither of us had any respiratory effects though.
Both my wife and I got sicker than a dog in January right before the big Covid announcement was made…. We always wondered if if that was Covid or not that we had. What ever it was it was bad enough to put us both in bed for a week….. but…..we haven’t been sick since…. (Crossing fingers and toes…)
We’ve had all the shots and boosters since then. But now they say we need another one??? I’m no so sure I want anymore of that crap in my system.
Post by: Crooked Stic on January 28, 2023, 09:31:07 PM
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Post by: Buggs on January 29, 2023, 07:59:40 AM
Thats one hell of a nice giveaway, good on you!
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Post by: kennym on February 03, 2023, 08:20:01 PM
Good to see you brought that tough one out of it! :thumbsup:
Post by: Kirkll on February 03, 2023, 09:55:36 PM
I put it going up the ramps on the belly of riser with a tapered wood lam and glass outside that. On back of riser is two parallel wood lams and glass.
I like the shape of those limbs a lot... It looks very close to my Flatliner design. What amount of taper rate are you using, and tip to tip of fade length on the riser? I'll bet that one turns out to be a hooter shooter! :thumbsup:
Post by: Kirkll on February 03, 2023, 10:05:38 PM
I'm not trying to rain on your parade bro....Good looking workmanship. But I had some heart breaking experience with those thin shaped shelf ledges /thumb ledges similar to that a few times. I was trying something fancy, and had to quit doing it.
I wish you the best of luck on longevity.... Kirk
Post by: Crooked Stic on February 04, 2023, 04:44:28 PM
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Post by: kennym on February 06, 2023, 03:25:53 PM
Still looking , but if anyone needs me they gonna have to email for now...
Post by: Buemaker on February 06, 2023, 03:34:09 PM
Post by: kennym on February 06, 2023, 04:17:54 PM
Still will vibrate but not much chance of hearing it...
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 06, 2023, 04:54:10 PM
Would one of the dogs track it down for ya?
Post by: kennym on February 06, 2023, 06:16:21 PM
Renee has already picked up a new one, mine was not charging properly and I reckon 5 +/- years old...
Post by: Buggs on February 06, 2023, 06:17:18 PM
Post by: kennym on February 06, 2023, 06:24:33 PM
Brandon said there is a find my fone app, but Renee has already gotten the new one so I'm supposing it would just find that one.
I didn't even know they had an app that will gps you right to your fone. Wonder how ya do that when your fone is lost??? :biglaugh:
Ah well, I was needin a new one , but being a tightwad I wanted to use this one up...
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 06, 2023, 06:49:34 PM
:wavey:
5.5 years, that's antique stuff.
Yer gonna need some training..
Post by: kennym on February 06, 2023, 06:58:52 PM
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Post by: Crooked Stic on February 06, 2023, 07:33:19 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 06, 2023, 07:34:47 PM
Post by: mmattockx on February 06, 2023, 09:46:02 PM
Do you remember when a phone had a dial . It was hard to loose it.
You mean like this?
https://skysedge.com/unsmartphones/RUSP/index.html
(https://skysedge.com/unsmartphones/RUSP/images/RUSPBanner.png)
Betcha never seen a dial cell phone before...
:goldtooth:
Mark
Post by: kennym on February 07, 2023, 07:18:56 AM
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Post by: Roy from Pa on February 07, 2023, 08:41:30 AM
Post by: Mad Max on February 07, 2023, 08:43:24 AM
Do you remember when a phone had a dial . It was hard to loose it.
Follow da line :bigsmyl:
I remember a party line when I was a pup, I would pick up the phone and listen to other people
Post by: kennym on February 07, 2023, 08:48:17 AM
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Post by: Buggs on February 12, 2023, 09:26:39 AM
Did you know "Celsius" was a Sweede?
Post by: wood carver 2 on February 12, 2023, 09:55:50 AM
Dave.
Post by: bucknut on February 12, 2023, 10:56:21 AM
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Post by: kennym on February 14, 2023, 12:14:00 PM
I like to give stuff with a purpose , not some trinket . :)
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Post by: Bryan Adolphe on February 14, 2023, 12:18:24 PM
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Post by: Roy from Pa on February 14, 2023, 02:15:09 PM
Ya better not piss her off now:)
Post by: Buggs on February 14, 2023, 03:59:44 PM
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Post by: kennym on February 14, 2023, 09:25:54 PM
Yup way lots of leftover stuff !
Post by: Buemaker on February 15, 2023, 08:32:41 AM
Post by: B-JS on February 17, 2023, 03:12:25 AM
Testing new Carbon
60" Bow at 36" draw with 40#@28"
Did not Blow Up, yet.
Also playing around with "Panzerholz".
Ugly as hell, but weight and stability like Micarta
https://youtube.com/shorts/0OpKfxjIGGY?feature=share
Post by: Buemaker on February 21, 2023, 06:36:24 AM
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Post by: wood carver 2 on February 24, 2023, 03:01:47 PM
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She painted these for me. 😁
Dave.
Post by: Buemaker on February 24, 2023, 04:20:37 PM
Post by: Appalachian Hillbilly on February 25, 2023, 07:58:15 PM
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Post by: Buggs on February 26, 2023, 09:27:54 AM
Nice sawmill Hillbilly! Like to have you for a neighbor :goldtooth:
Post by: wood carver 2 on February 26, 2023, 12:47:30 PM
Thats some nice art you got for a gift, Dave :thumbsup:
Nice sawmill Hillbilly! Like to have you for a neighbor :goldtooth:
Thanks. I really like them.
That sawmill is likely to become an addiction. Next thing, you’ll be starting to look at bigger ones, because you’ll want to cut bigger logs. Don’t ask how I know this…😊
Dave.
Post by: Pat B on March 03, 2023, 01:01:56 PM
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Post by: Mad Max on March 03, 2023, 05:44:02 PM
Today, Marcia and I are celebrating 45 years of marriage. Boy, time does fly when you are having fun. :bigsmyl:
:thumbsup: :bigsmyl:
Post by: Kirkll on March 03, 2023, 09:58:44 PM
Today, Marcia and I are celebrating 45 years of marriage. Boy, time does fly when you are having fun. :bigsmyl:
Congrats Pat! My wife and I hit 40 years together last fall. Kind of a roller coaster ride if ya ask me. :biglaugh:
Post by: Kirkll on March 03, 2023, 10:14:17 PM
My shop heater has been kicking out a high temp roll out switch and will not stay running more than 5 minutes, and it’s just too damn cold out there to get anything done without heat. So all my projects have been on hold why I try and figure this out…. I’m too cheap to get a technician out here. Besides that, they are too busy to mess with a little shop heater, and swamped keeping people’s furnaces running. I call two different shops after hitting a brick wall….
But….. I did have a real nice guy call me back a couple days ago and spent some time on the phone with me going though the trouble shooting process. I had to purchase a manometer to check the gas flow pressures and call him back today.
This one was tough one one to pin down, but it looks like my heat exchange unit has a crack in it. When the fan comes on, one of my flames is fluttering just enough to push too much heat back into the manifold box and trip the roll out sensor…..
Good news is…. The $200 part is covered under warranty, and is on its way… The bad news is I’m going to have to pretty much tear the whole heater apart to replace the heat exchanger…..
Not what I call a fun project…. But what’s a guy to do? I need heat to work out there…. I’ve been down for a week now messing with this dad burn thing. Kirk
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 04, 2023, 07:45:50 AM
Thought about a wood burner but they won't insure it with that. :dunno:
Post by: Longcruise on March 04, 2023, 09:37:43 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 04, 2023, 10:14:36 AM
:thumbsup:
Post by: Kirkll on March 04, 2023, 11:13:20 AM
If your like me I was gonna cut a big hog last year and installed a 50 thousand BTU gas heater because gas was cheap to use. Well our gas company got sold to new owners. And everyone's heating cost have went up 30 percent in two years. So for no more bows than I build it is not worth the extra $$$ to heat the shop every day.
Thought about a wood burner but they won't insure it with that. :dunno:
The area I heat is about 24 x 24’ with a 10’ ceiling. Non insulated pole barn, with a wood floor. Having that wood floor makes a huge difference alone… my whole work area is actually 24 x 36’, but I use an arctic curtain to keep the heat in a smaller area…..
I put in an 80K BTU forced air Mr Heater Big Maxx, and it does the job as well as my wood stove ever did and is cheaper to run, and a hell of a lot less work involved than cutting and handling firewood. My average propane cost is about $150 a month from November through March running it about 7-8 hours a day. But…. When we get those stretches of really cold weather, I don’t log as many hours out there either….
The trick is heating it up to at least 60-65 degrees every day. All the wood in the shop holds the heat even at night and it’s usually 10 degrees warmer in the morning than outside temp. I rarely see it get below freezing in the heated portion out there, and I shut it down at 7 pm each day. Kirk
Post by: garyschuler on March 04, 2023, 12:37:15 PM
Kirk here are pics and sticker info in the 220v shop/ Drywall heater. Sorry abour the late reply.
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 04, 2023, 04:03:07 PM
Post by: Kirkll on March 04, 2023, 11:39:13 PM
Kirk, I bought a drywall heater that a Sheetrock guys use to heat rooms & houses for drying mud. It is made by a heating outfit in Medford. Basically a commercial fan blower unit with heating coils. About 33”c 33” x 4’ tall. It has a programmable digital Thermostat on it. Heats my shop to 70* in about an hour and is quiet. Runs off 220. Works great and not that costly to run.
I wouldn’t mind getting the specs on that rig Gary. See what kind of amps it pulls , btu output, and where to buy one.
There are times when the propane prices jump up, it might be better using a small electric furnace cost wise…. Thanks for sharing this.
I’m still waiting for my new heat exchanger to arrive, but went down and got some brass fittings to plumb in my big 100,000 btu cannon heater…. Going to do that tomorrow. I really don’t like the noise it makes. Sounds like a jet engine running.
But…. Heats that shop up in 20 minutes no problem. It also sucks a lot of propane in a hurry.
I’d settle for warmer weather, so I can work out there without the heat…. Maybe do some spring chinook fishing too without freezing my bloody arse off. Kirk
Post by: DesM8 on March 07, 2023, 11:04:51 PM
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Post by: DesM8 on March 07, 2023, 11:17:44 PM
Post by: Pat B on March 08, 2023, 09:38:48 AM
Post by: Jon Lipovac on March 08, 2023, 01:47:31 PM
Now I can get back on the swap bow, hopefully.
Post by: Bryan Adolphe on March 08, 2023, 02:26:30 PM
Post by: Pat B on March 08, 2023, 02:38:13 PM
Post by: kennym on March 08, 2023, 03:44:37 PM
Post by: Mad Max on March 08, 2023, 03:50:42 PM
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Post by: Jeff Freeman on March 08, 2023, 08:50:24 PM
Pretty slick, is that a little piece of foam or rubber near the blade to hold the feather in place?yes it has a soft spongy foam that helps keep it in place. For me one good blow with a rubber hammer usually does the trick
Post by: DesM8 on March 08, 2023, 08:54:49 PM
Got the hatchet done, minus sharpening. Little piece of scrap walnut and the ground-down head of an old masonry nail for the wedges :biglaugh:
Post by: Kirkll on March 08, 2023, 09:21:22 PM
You rarely see a cedar shake roof any more. Used to be popular in Oregon for many years. Kirk
Post by: DesM8 on March 08, 2023, 09:42:18 PM
Post by: Jon Lipovac on March 09, 2023, 02:01:37 PM
Jeff, I’ve thought about grinding feathers like you are doing but never took the time see how it’s done. Do you have any pick of the jug you use to hold the feathers for grinding?
Post by: Jeff Freeman on March 09, 2023, 02:03:20 PM
Post by: kennym on March 09, 2023, 02:20:31 PM
Thanks guys.
Jeff, I’ve thought about grinding feathers like you are doing but never took the time see how it’s done. Do you have any pick of the jug you use to hold the feathers for grinding?
I made a jig at one time that you clamped feather in and ground the base and side of base on the drill press.
Let me look and if you want it, it's yours. It worked good but I really don't have time to mess with it , I send mine to get ground in exchange for the other side wing feathers.
Post by: Jeff Freeman on March 09, 2023, 02:22:03 PM
Post by: Jeff Freeman on March 09, 2023, 02:24:01 PM
Post by: Jon Lipovac on March 09, 2023, 02:51:27 PM
I made a jig at one time that you clamped feather in and ground the base and side of base on the drill press.
Let me look and if you want it, it's yours. It worked good but I really don't have time to mess with it , I send mine to get ground in exchange for the other side wing feathers.
I'm not 100% sure I would spend the time on it either. But, I do like to know how things are done. I appreciate the offer, I'll have you send it with my next order of materials if you still have it at that time. Or......if I'm lucky enough to be your victim, you can send it with that sweet bow. :goldtooth:
Thanks
Post by: kennym on March 09, 2023, 05:05:14 PM
I actually was able to lower prices on color Gordon glass today , just got some in at a better price and passing it on … :thumbsup:
Post by: Buemaker on March 11, 2023, 09:22:47 AM
Post by: Buemaker on March 11, 2023, 09:32:12 AM
There is a flanged tube heater in the bottom of the box so it do not get too hot, but I keep an eye on it.
Post by: mmattockx on March 11, 2023, 11:18:28 AM
How thick are your Ipe belly lams on those bows?
Mark
Post by: Buemaker on March 11, 2023, 12:52:12 PM
RD 6,4 mm at thickest point
Both have a .003 taper
Post by: Mad Max on March 11, 2023, 12:57:59 PM
Post by: Pat B on March 11, 2023, 01:39:34 PM
Post by: DesM8 on March 11, 2023, 09:29:11 PM
I went back to working on my 2nd hickory self bow, while taking a break from debarking/sapwood'ing osage :biglaugh:
I'm liking the overall look of the design so far. Floor tiller is done so I think I may toast it now.
Post by: Buemaker on March 12, 2023, 11:54:40 AM
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Post by: Appalachian Hillbilly on March 15, 2023, 08:20:57 AM
Post by: Mad Max on March 15, 2023, 08:42:12 AM
Saw this bad boy on my way to the shop yesterday.
Cool
Mississippi has 4 Reservoir's and all have Eagles :thumbsup:
Post by: Jeff Freeman on March 15, 2023, 08:53:00 AM
Post by: Mad Max on March 15, 2023, 08:59:02 AM
We have a lot of Bald eagles up here on the Mississippi in Iowa. Some days below the dams you could see 40 or more.
Cool
Post by: Pat B on March 15, 2023, 10:00:46 AM
Post by: Kirkll on March 15, 2023, 10:36:19 AM
Talk about a rabbit hole…. After a week or two of studying, and watching countless videos. I slowly eliminated all the possibilities and ran into a brick wall…. I finally contacted a gas furnace tech hoping I could get him to come look at it. But after our conversation, and I explained in detail everything I had checked, he told me that i obviously had a crack in my heat exchanger, and it would need to be replaced.
Well the good news is…. That $200 heat exchanger was covered under warranty, and they sent one to me without even charging me for shipping.
The bad news is…. You have to pretty much tear the whole furnace apart to get this heat exchanger out. :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
So that’s where I’m at right now. I have the old heat exchanger out, and will begin reassembling it today…. But….. and there are always those butts in life….
There is a gasket I do not have that goes between the air circulation fan and the heat exchanger. The old gasket came apart when I took it off.
Now I need to find some gasket material that will seal this fan to the heat exchanger, and be able to hold up to 200 degree plus temps…. I haven’t a clue where to find it either….
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Post by: Mad Max on March 15, 2023, 12:11:39 PM
Your local Auto parts should have it.
should work :dunno:
Post by: Kirkll on March 15, 2023, 01:04:29 PM
https://www.amazon.com/Permatex-81160-High-Temp-Silicone-Gasket/dp/B0002UEN1A
Your local Auto parts should have it.
should work :dunno:
Yup.... That's exactly what i just picked up. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Looking at the old heat exchanger and the carbon build up around those top two tubes, i'm thinking the old heat exchanger might not be cracked after all. it might have been a gasket failure and wasn't drawing the heat through evenly..... But.... i got the new one, so i'll put it in anyway......
Of course every rabbit hole you go down, you learn something..... If i would have known last week what i now now, I would have just pulled the fan first and checked it out..... Oh well... live and learn.
Kirk
Post by: Bryan Adolphe on March 15, 2023, 06:52:01 PM
Post by: onetone on March 18, 2023, 10:30:43 AM
Post by: kennym on March 18, 2023, 10:58:13 AM
We had 12 * this morn and a half inch of snow. You made me feel better! :thumbsup:
Post by: onetone on March 18, 2023, 11:30:54 AM
Post by: Pat B on March 18, 2023, 12:11:39 PM
Post by: Kirkll on March 18, 2023, 12:17:44 PM
The ironic part about this whole furnace fiasco was that while changing out the old heat exchanger with the new one, I found a bad gasket where the exhaust fan hooks up to the old heat exchanger, and after checking it out closely found no cracks or holes in the heat exchanger at all…. Makes me wish I would have pulled that fan motor first before ordering the new heat exchanger…. I honestly think that blown gasket was my problem……. Oh well…. Live and learn…
Post by: wood carver 2 on March 18, 2023, 04:04:56 PM
Dave.
Post by: Jeff Freeman on March 22, 2023, 02:52:51 PM
Post by: kennym on March 22, 2023, 03:07:51 PM
Post by: Jeff Freeman on March 22, 2023, 03:08:37 PM
Post by: onetone on March 22, 2023, 03:12:42 PM
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Post by: Kirkll on March 22, 2023, 03:34:39 PM
Post by: Jeff Freeman on March 22, 2023, 03:43:47 PM
Post by: Jeff Freeman on March 22, 2023, 03:48:06 PM
1.56 physical weight. Very steady after the shot. Most of mine weigh in at 1.15 to 1.25
I was wanting heavier riser, with out going with G10 or Phenolic. It worked out great. JF
Post by: wood carver 2 on March 22, 2023, 04:14:50 PM
Dave.
Post by: kennym on March 22, 2023, 08:38:24 PM
Got the MRI and doc couldn't find anything so had me show him exactly where it hurt. He thought it was the sacroiliac joint. Said we could try a steroid shot and if it didn't help that would eliminate one thing.
Since it has hurt for over 2 years I was ready, so I said set it up. An hour later I was getting a needle in lower back. I'm not gonna lie, it hurt.
So far so good, hoping it continues to be good!!
Worked in shop today without hurtin...
Post by: Jeff Freeman on March 22, 2023, 09:50:13 PM
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Post by: Bryan Adolphe on March 23, 2023, 12:33:43 AM
Post by: kennym on March 23, 2023, 07:39:39 AM
Post by: Mad Max on March 23, 2023, 07:57:12 AM
Thanks guys , so far it’s great , hard to believe !!
Awesome :thumbsup:
Post by: Minnesota Bill on March 23, 2023, 08:28:41 PM
Post by: kennym on March 23, 2023, 08:56:39 PM
3 days later still no pain, I'm elated!!
Steroid made my blood sugar raise, but doc told me that up front.
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 24, 2023, 09:38:21 AM
I had one of those shots for the lower back but did not help at all.
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 24, 2023, 10:05:49 AM
Post by: Pat B on March 24, 2023, 11:07:58 AM
I've heard too many horror stories of folks that got surgery so I've stayed away from that. :thumbsup:
Glad you are doing better, Kenny.
Post by: kennym on March 24, 2023, 11:32:49 AM
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Post by: flyonline on March 25, 2023, 06:01:48 PM
If you're ok with slightly alternative medicine, check out the Alexander Technique. You can do it yourself but it is much better if you can go see a teacher and have some lessons. It changed my life, I used to get a lot of lower back, neck and shoulder pain and since taking lessons I can't remember the last time I had back pain. It's all about getting the body into to it's correct shape and resting it for short periods of time in a certain position as well as moving in better ways to prevent future damage/pain. It's also helped my chronic insomnia as well as other areas such as mental health.
There's no forcing/pushing/pulling like a physio/chiro and no drugs so it's VERY LOW impact.
Here's a link for the American Society for anyone interested https://www.amsatonline.org/aws/AMSAT/pt/sp/home_page (https://www.amsatonline.org/aws/AMSAT/pt/sp/home_page)
My teacher says to me every time I see him (I'm paraphrasing slightly):
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what have you got to lose in trying something new? If it doesn't work you can always go back to way you were, and if it's better than that's excellent. If you don't try something new, how can you get change?
Post by: Bryan Adolphe on March 25, 2023, 08:01:31 PM
Post by: Bryan Adolphe on March 25, 2023, 09:19:30 PM
Crooked pictures :dunno:
Post by: bucknut on March 25, 2023, 10:14:55 PM
Post by: 4 point on March 25, 2023, 11:01:18 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/qNpQ7Eo.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/arck3PH.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/dj1oYuA.jpg)
Post by: Bryan Adolphe on March 25, 2023, 11:10:58 PM
I tried to fix my pictures a couple times. It’s obviously not working well for me. :dunno:
Post by: flyonline on March 26, 2023, 04:54:23 AM
Thank you for your suggestion it doesn’t look like there’s much information here in Canada. I think once the mechanics of my back are fixed, it would definitely be great maintenance to think about . Thank you again.
Arrrrrrr oops. Sorry, a million apologies, don't know how I got that wrong :banghead:
Try here instead as a start https://alexandertechniquecanada.ca/ (https://alexandertechniquecanada.ca/)
Post by: kennym on March 26, 2023, 07:11:12 AM
Post by: Mad Max on March 26, 2023, 08:17:41 AM
Awesome bows there, :thumbsup: :thumbsup: guys!!!
X2 :thumbsup:
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 26, 2023, 09:10:26 AM
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Post by: Mad Max on March 27, 2023, 03:06:47 PM
Where did you find that, Bue? It is very cool. Are you in the pic? :bigsmyl:
The tornado's were south of me and they got hammered but we had straight line winds, 1000 people without power in my area.
The ground was saturated and a lot of trees uprooted around me, I was out of power for 17 hours.
66 miles of damage
Post by: Buemaker on March 29, 2023, 08:07:38 AM
Post by: Kirkll on March 31, 2023, 03:56:52 PM
Post by: John Scifres on March 31, 2023, 10:10:39 PM
https://youtu.be/Onwj4_sP76Y
Post by: Mad Max on March 31, 2023, 10:48:35 PM
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Post by: Appalachian Hillbilly on April 01, 2023, 08:14:33 AM
I did get the limb pads milled and overlays glued on to the bow swap bow I am working on.. Got one limb out of the oven and ready to put the other limb in. Will post some pics soon.
Post by: Pat B on April 01, 2023, 10:22:18 AM
Post by: Kirkll on April 01, 2023, 11:17:32 AM
Haven't really posted much lately. They have announced they will be shutting down the paper mill I work for. Been busy sorting that.
I did get the limb pads milled and overlays glued on to the bow swap bow I am working on.. Got one limb out of the oven and ready to put the other limb in. Will post some pics soon.
Not to high Jack the thread here, but how long have you worked at the mill? And in what capacity? That is kind of a specialty job, and probably not easy to find something else comparable without traveling…. I sincerely wish you the best of luck on this transition. Kirk
Post by: Mad Max on April 01, 2023, 11:25:24 AM
Sorry to hear about the paper mill closing, Kenneth. It has been part of the community for a long time. Hope things work out for the better for you guys.
X2
Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, land owners planted Loblolly Pine for many years for the pulp and paper mills and just the last 10 years it dropped down to $2.00 a ton. We are not using as much paper as we use too.
I hear that a company is making fuel pelltes now in the south so it's up to $25.00 a ton or so.
I have 100 acres that needs to be cut.
Post by: Appalachian Hillbilly on April 01, 2023, 12:05:48 PM
Haven't really posted much lately. They have announced they will be shutting down the paper mill I work for. Been busy sorting that.
I did get the limb pads milled and overlays glued on to the bow swap bow I am working on.. Got one limb out of the oven and ready to put the other limb in. Will post some pics soon.
Not to high Jack the thread here, but how long have you worked at the mill? And in what capacity? That is kind of a specialty job, and probably not easy to find something else comparable without traveling…. I sincerely wish you the best of luck on this transition. Kirk
Kirk,
I work in Maintenance. 27 years. Half of that was an All Trade mechanic with a degree in Electronics. Welding , machiningcomputers/ PLC's , Vibration Analyst, everything! Spent the last 12 years in the Maintenance management team doing everything from Supervisor to planner scheduler. Setting up our Preventative Maintenance programs and overseeing equipment rebuilds.
Fortunately I work at the extruder facility next town over from the papermill and they will be retaining a 2 crew setup for that plant.
Post by: Noah70 on April 01, 2023, 12:29:28 PM
Post by: Appalachian Hillbilly on April 01, 2023, 12:39:28 PM
Back to making bows. Got to spend some time on my bow for my bow swap victim today.
Installing the inserts and pins on the riser. I use phenolic pads. Riser is wide enough to allow for all cleanup work . Once I start, I reference all work from the same side and use an edge finder after the edges are cleaned up with a straight flute carbide bit. Level the pads, find center line and drill, chamfer and tap holes. Tap just deep enough to allow the last 3 threads to engage in the area of the threads that start to taper. Add super thin CA glue and install inserts slightly below flush. The nuts I use have a small shoulder about 15 thou that allows the insert to go below the surface.
Sand and now it is ready for limbs and shaping.
Post by: wood carver 2 on April 01, 2023, 05:58:23 PM
Haven't really posted much lately. They have announced they will be shutting down the paper mill I work for. Been busy sorting that.
Sorry to hear about the shutdown. Hopefully, things will work out for you.
I spent the day working on some turkey calls for the guys at turkey camp. I sure can’t wait to get some time in the woods.
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There are parts there for four trumpets and I have blanks cut out for several more.
Dave.
Post by: DesM8 on April 01, 2023, 07:22:57 PM
Post by: Pat B on April 01, 2023, 10:06:59 PM
Post by: John Scifres on April 01, 2023, 10:55:44 PM
https://youtu.be/KUd0CTchk40
Post by: DesM8 on April 02, 2023, 01:15:51 AM
Made this this arm guard tonight, I still need to dye the laces but I needed them on there while it dries in shape. Turned out way better than I thought it would! I'm really digging the leatherworking, need to get back to the bow that's still in process though :archer:
Post by: Pat B on April 02, 2023, 08:59:52 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on April 02, 2023, 09:21:01 PM
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Post by: Stagmitis on April 03, 2023, 11:13:15 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on April 03, 2023, 11:21:44 AM
Post by: Kirkll on April 03, 2023, 03:25:42 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on April 03, 2023, 04:32:46 PM
Post by: Jon Lipovac on April 04, 2023, 12:46:38 PM
Post by: kennym on April 04, 2023, 01:35:38 PM
Post by: Jon Lipovac on April 04, 2023, 02:11:42 PM
Arrrgh !! Looks like a decorative overlay is in order?
Haha. Yep. Top and bottom.
Thought about just doing double limb bolts like a Bob Lee but really don’t like the look of that.
Post by: Bryan Adolphe on April 04, 2023, 03:57:07 PM
Is that a rubber stump target? Never seen one of those before. I could get into stump shooting more with one of those.
Kirk …….. Bigfoot would look good right beside the shop door :biglaugh: :archer2:
Post by: Kirkll on April 04, 2023, 04:33:12 PM
Arrrgh !! Looks like a decorative overlay is in order?
Haha. Yep. Top and bottom.
Thought about just doing double limb bolts like a Bob Lee but really don’t like the look of that.
No worries mate! Fill that bolt hole and location pin holes with fiberglass bondo, or better yet some EA 40, and go again…. Flat black rattle can paint job prior to clear coating and you are good to go….. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
I’m curious how ya got back assward on that bore job though….. :biglaugh:
Btw… don’t feel bad… you are not the only one that has pulled that stunt before…
Kirk
Post by: DesM8 on April 04, 2023, 09:35:55 PM
Finally split up the halves of the better osage log I had. Got a few of them debarked and de-sapwooded, the rest will have to wait till tomorrow... I'm wipped :biglaugh:
I may split the largest of these again, not sure if its worth risking though. 2 of the staves are pretty nice, the others all have some more major heat work to be done. All of them are better than the ones from the first log I split.
Post by: Pat B on April 04, 2023, 10:24:26 PM
Post by: DesM8 on April 04, 2023, 11:15:15 PM
Post by: Jon Lipovac on April 05, 2023, 09:06:31 AM
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I’m curious how ya got back assward on that bore job though….. :biglaugh:
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HAHA, I was thinking the same thing!
I just recently starting using a mill with DRO to plumb the riser, limb pads, and bore holes.
Note to self, do not wear earbuds with good music on and do not go into automatic brain mode. :smileystooges:
Also, mark the locations ahead of time instead of just dialing to the spot, or wrong spot in this instance, by just staring at the DRO location.
Post by: Appalachian Hillbilly on April 05, 2023, 10:54:13 AM
I just quietly reached up and turned the mill off and turned out my mill light. She must of known what I had done.
She bought me a new blank slide !
I now lock the shop door and turn off my phone while milling.
Bow swap related? I just had to redo the last limb...took it out of the oven and realized I had flipped the lambs front to back when I put them in the form.
Post by: Kirkll on April 05, 2023, 11:20:51 AM
I also learned never to flip a riser end to end when milling. Mill one end, then slide it down to the other….
Of course you don’t have that luxury with limbs, but those come out pretty good if they are both the same width going into the mill, and zero out true center. Its nice being able to elongate the lower pin hole about .020-.040 and over sized the bole hole. Those limbs mount first time, every time and rarely need any bolt hole filing.
Great tools… but there is a learning curve. Kirk
Post by: Kirkll on April 05, 2023, 11:40:47 AM
A fancy mill and DRO does not always mean we get things right! I was milling my slide for a custom competition 1911 pistol. Wife came in and talked to me while I was doing it. Got distracted and turned the crank the wrong way.
I just quietly reached up and turned the mill off and turned out my mill light. She must of known what I had done.
She bought me a new blank slide !
I now lock the shop door and turn off my phone while milling.
Bow swap related? I just had to redo the last limb...took it out of the oven and realized I had flipped the lambs front to back when I put them in the form.
:biglaugh: :biglaugh: :biglaugh: Oh yea…. I know that one….
I set up a power feed on the X axis only which has a speed control on it…. It’s very nice for surfacing the limb pads a true 90 degrees prior to drilling, and reall6 handy milling ILF risers. But I’ve made some directional boo boos from time to time myself…. Ouch! :knothead: :knothead:
I wish there was a simple way to use a tap in the mill without buying a power tap gizmo. I have a hell of a time trying to turn the Chuck by hand and keep an even down pressure. I finally gave up on it and just tap my limb bolt inserts by hand, and over size the bolt holes on the limbs to compensate for tap drift.
Post by: Appalachian Hillbilly on April 05, 2023, 12:37:48 PM
Post by: Bryan Adolphe on April 05, 2023, 01:29:53 PM
Post by: Jon Lipovac on April 05, 2023, 02:13:07 PM
I’ll try to find a link to one as I can’t remember where I got it, but it was a game changer for me
Found it. They look a little different than the one I have but same company. Must have changed them slightly.
https://www.besly.com/store/home.php?cat=318
Post by: Mad Max on April 05, 2023, 02:24:10 PM
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I wish there was a simple way to use a tap in the mill without buying a power tap gizmo. I have a hell of a time trying to turn the Chuck by hand and keep an even down pressure. I finally gave up on it and just tap my limb bolt inserts by hand, and over size the bolt holes on the limbs to compensate for tap drift.
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Do you have a neutral between forward and reverse?
Post by: Jeff Freeman on April 05, 2023, 05:11:31 PM
Post by: Mad Max on April 05, 2023, 07:10:56 PM
Post by: John Scifres on April 05, 2023, 10:18:26 PM
https://youtu.be/GUwr8PRpG4g
Post by: Kirkll on April 06, 2023, 12:43:27 AM
Post by: John Scifres on April 07, 2023, 06:14:20 PM
https://youtu.be/qkFrpnTa15M
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 08, 2023, 03:40:40 PM
Post by: DesM8 on April 08, 2023, 04:50:08 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on April 08, 2023, 05:23:26 PM
Dave.
Post by: Bob D on April 08, 2023, 05:36:57 PM
~Bob
Post by: DesM8 on April 08, 2023, 05:59:42 PM
Post by: Smguinnip on April 08, 2023, 07:34:57 PM
Post by: kennym on April 09, 2023, 10:04:42 AM
Great looking bow Shawn!!
Post by: Kirkll on April 09, 2023, 03:43:00 PM
I wanted a piece of granite or marble to use as a backing for doing leather stamping... Apparently this is how its done to get nice clean work, something good and flat with a lot of weight to it. I called and begged a few countertop places for scraps, most wouldn't work with me but I finally found one that said to come on by. Instead of a little piece about a sqaure foot they guy gave me the entire cutout from a sink :biglaugh: Its probably 75lbs so it wasn't gonna be easy to move it on and off my workbench as needed lol. Decided to make an entirely new workbench just to hold it, and as usual I went a little overboard. I'd originally planned on just a 2x4 stand about the same size as the granite.... I had rough sawn oak I got for free and cherry left over from previous projects, so its definitely built to last... I'm just gonna be too scared to use it now lol. Tung oil on the top to be a little easier to fix when I inevitably mess it up. I thought it turned out great so I wanted to share!
Your wife could use that for making pies too!
Post by: Kirkll on April 09, 2023, 03:45:25 PM
I got the swap bow shooting. My audience for the shooting didn't stay for long and seemed unimpressed.
https://youtu.be/qkFrpnTa15M
Nice looking bow John.... I was looking for the fine tuning video on tiller adjustment after you shot the bow. You said it was a bit shocky, and had some fine tuning. I'd be interested in seeing how you addressed this. Kirk
Post by: Appalachian Hillbilly on April 11, 2023, 08:32:39 AM
Post by: Jeff Freeman on April 11, 2023, 04:12:59 PM
These are going to make some sweet Longbow risers👌
Post by: Jeff Freeman on April 11, 2023, 04:14:22 PM
Post by: 4 point on April 11, 2023, 04:16:04 PM
Post by: Jeff Freeman on April 11, 2023, 04:38:31 PM
Post by: 4 point on April 11, 2023, 04:44:37 PM
Post by: Jeff Freeman on April 11, 2023, 04:46:32 PM
Post by: Kirkll on April 11, 2023, 08:30:08 PM
:o
Where did you order that Bocote? is it 4/4 stock?
Post by: Jeff Freeman on April 11, 2023, 08:37:00 PM
Post by: Appalachian Hillbilly on April 12, 2023, 06:42:22 AM
Post by: DesM8 on April 12, 2023, 09:27:31 PM
Post by: Noah70 on April 14, 2023, 09:00:24 PM
So that became 5 months of filing every picture I could find, calibrating the ratios of riser to limbs, width and length of sight window, grip, etc. I decided to use the limb shape from an old tracing of a Bear Tamerlane I had in the 70’s, no need to go static or anything drastic. After I had my drawings looking close I realized this thing has an incredibly long riser, and the cost of rosewood was going up exponentially. So I started with a 36” long piece of Rosewood, laid out the accent and fade angles, and made the cuts. I used Purpleheart between Sugar Maple for the accent stripe, and Bubinga for the “horns”.
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That ended up at 33” between the fades, which wasn’t going to leave much for the limbs if I wanted to end up around 62”. So I cut the fades back and ended up with a 27” riser, which left me with 18” limbs, and it looked pretty close proportionately. I may have to build another one, because now I have 2 large wedges of Rosewood and the lower half of the Bubinga to make a new riser. I added on the 3 layers of black and white glass to the riser back, and then 2 layers to the belly, even though Bear didn’t. This thing is so long and slender I was starting to second guess my measurements, so a couple extra layers of reinforcement can’t hurt.
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Then it was form building time (I think the plywood is about the same cost as the Rosewood), and then deciding on what to do with the limbs. I went with clear glass over Rosewood/Yew for the back, StabilKor, edge grain Paduak belly lamination, and black glass of the belly. My target draw weight was 45# @ 28”, and after checking all my records I went with .210 at 2” below the fades, both lams are .001 taper. Double checked everything, made a dry run in the form, and ………..it worked! I don’t have a long oven, since I do take-downs now almost exclusively, so I tented it, ran a 220V heater under it, and left it for the night. Almost crapped when I saw the air hose was quite limp. I don’t know how or when it happened, I had checked it the week prior to. Held my breath till I could grind off all the glue and check the laminations, but it all seems to be 100% tight, the glue lines are perfect from one end to the other. Dodged a major bullet, somehow. So here it is, I’m very happy with the result, haven’t a clue how accurate it is to the original, and don’t really care. The bow is 63” ntn, it draws smoothly beyond my 29” and the shot is fast!! The weight came in at 45# after tiller and 44# after final sanding and finish. Dead in the hand release, just a bit of string noise, but will tune it out over the next while. Trying for that “thud” that Kirk keeps talking about, rather than the twang in E minor. Built a new set of arrows for it and have yet to tune it all together. Done!
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Post by: Mad Max on April 14, 2023, 09:15:24 PM
Post by: John Scifres on April 14, 2023, 09:49:27 PM
I did work on the swap bow this week too. Just no video done yet.
Post by: DesM8 on April 14, 2023, 11:15:13 PM
Crappie is some good eating fish John, haven't had any in years though.
Post by: Mad Max on April 15, 2023, 08:11:46 AM
18" is good for working limbs :jumper:
Post by: wood carver 2 on April 15, 2023, 08:29:46 AM
Dave.
Post by: onetone on April 15, 2023, 09:47:58 AM
Good catch John! I used to catch Crappie fishing with my dad 60 some years ago. Haven’t eaten any since then.
Post by: Noah70 on April 15, 2023, 11:47:06 AM
Nice fish John, I think the ice is just coming off the only local lake with Crappie in it.
Regards, Noah
Post by: Mad Max on April 15, 2023, 12:51:42 PM
That’s a fine looking bow Noah!
Good catch John! I used to catch Crappie fishing with my dad 60 some years ago. Haven’t eaten any since then.
15 minutes to the lake here in Mississippi, lot's of Crappie :)
Post by: Kirkll on April 15, 2023, 02:29:02 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on April 15, 2023, 07:52:36 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/fnzx5QQ.jpg)
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Post by: kennym on April 15, 2023, 08:45:31 PM
Post by: Mad Max on April 15, 2023, 10:30:45 PM
Good looking bow Stic! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
X2
Post by: DesM8 on April 16, 2023, 01:11:22 AM
Post by: Pat B on April 16, 2023, 09:16:11 AM
Do you use the shoe anvil for shoes or just as an anvil?
Post by: Buemaker on April 17, 2023, 12:21:08 PM
Post by: Longcruise on April 17, 2023, 03:06:00 PM
Post by: Buemaker on April 17, 2023, 03:21:32 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 17, 2023, 05:57:28 PM
Post by: Longcruise on April 17, 2023, 06:18:11 PM
Cruise, is the table and drum exactly 90 degrees on that sander?
It's adjustable and needs to be monitored carefully with every use. I'd like to have fancier tools but just don't have room for them.
Post by: Mad Max on April 17, 2023, 07:38:17 PM
Neat Z splicing Bue..
Show us a picture glued up Bue :thumbsup:
Post by: Kirkll on April 17, 2023, 11:03:57 PM
Cruise, is the table and drum exactly 90 degrees on that sander?
It's adjustable and needs to be monitored carefully with every use. I'd like to have fancier tools but just don't have room for them.
I completely wore out two of those ridged sanders before buying my 80” edge sander and spindle sander….and…. I built a lot of bows with em too….they work just fine…..
but…. After you get a big edge sander you won’t believe the difference. I can’t imagine being without it now……. It will come in time…
Post by: Kirkll on April 17, 2023, 11:13:17 PM
Post by: Buemaker on April 18, 2023, 03:37:57 AM
Post by: Buemaker on April 18, 2023, 05:55:09 AM
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 18, 2023, 06:37:45 AM
:thumbsup:
Post by: Mad Max on April 18, 2023, 08:12:36 AM
Post by: Kirkll on April 18, 2023, 10:05:29 AM
Cleaned up recurve limbs and checking for squareness. From belly black BoTuff, parallel hard maple, Jatoba wedge, stabil kore, taper action boo,Waterfall Bubinga veneer and Bjorn clear glass.
I noticed you have a wood floor in your shop. Is that hickory flooring? Kirk
Post by: Buemaker on April 18, 2023, 11:48:07 AM
Post by: Appalachian Hillbilly on April 18, 2023, 01:53:57 PM
Post by: Jon Lipovac on April 18, 2023, 05:31:29 PM
Post by: Jeff Freeman on April 18, 2023, 06:17:27 PM
Post by: wood carver 2 on April 18, 2023, 08:08:50 PM
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The excitement is building. 😁
Dave.
Post by: Buemaker on April 19, 2023, 07:25:56 AM
Post by: Buemaker on April 19, 2023, 07:29:16 AM
Post by: B-JS on April 19, 2023, 02:39:10 PM
So what's the best way to Test it?
Yes. Use it in Prototype Recurve ILF Limbs, of which ich just built one pair with glass before... :biglaugh:
Hoping for 35-40#.
Post by: wood carver 2 on April 19, 2023, 04:29:04 PM
Nice turkey trumpets. What are strikers for? No wild turkeys over here.
Bue, the strikers are for use with slate pot calls.
Dave.
Post by: Crooked Stic on April 19, 2023, 05:07:27 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on April 19, 2023, 09:10:35 PM
Post by: B-JS on April 20, 2023, 05:49:34 AM
A local Carbon manufacturer is producing it by our requirements.
We testen a Ton of layups and resin-to-fiber-ratios to get Carbon that suits our needs and expectations in Performance and durability.
The Carbon for Hybrid and longbows is Set Up.
Now we fine tune the Version for use in Recurves.
Post by: Kirkll on April 20, 2023, 01:42:46 PM
I am developing the Carbon in cooporation with an Others bowyer here in Germany.
A local Carbon manufacturer is producing it by our requirements.
We testen a Ton of layups and resin-to-fiber-ratios to get Carbon that suits our needs and expectations in Performance and durability.
The Carbon for Hybrid and longbows is Set Up.
Now we fine tune the Version for use in Recurves.
Am i safe to assume you are using different pre preg carbon layers with uni carbon and bias weave together? Back when we were testing different lay ups, we found that the best mix for recurves was XOXOX ... The X being a 45/45 bias weave, and the O being uni carbon....We used it on the back of the limbs only. Then used XOX under .030 clear glass on the belly side.
Good luck keeping any carbon backing used directly on the belly successfully. I never got much longevity out of carbon directly on the belly side of the limbs myself. Kirk
Post by: B-JS on April 20, 2023, 03:58:14 PM
The Belly Carbon needs to be different from the Back.
It's a long way and there is still a Lot to do.
The bows, i Made from China Carbon (50% 45/45 and 50% UD) on Back and Belly are all Holding Up ...yet.
But i don't build then with more than 45# and the Design bends very smooth...
So Not much Stress in the Limbs...
Post by: Kirkll on April 21, 2023, 09:30:01 AM
But…. When I started changing things up on taper rates and wedges allowing a more uniform bend to the limbs so I wouldn’t blow the carbon off the belly, I lost too much performance.
So I ended up with a more expensive carbon backed bow, that didn’t perform any better than my glass limbs did using a shorter working section. More importantly I lost my nice string angle at longer draw lengths that my more aggressive glass limbs provided.
What I struggle with now is torsional stability in low draw weight static tip RC limbs. I am going to play with using some of this 45/45 twill carbon from China on these a bit and see if it will help. The stable core isn’t enough…
I wish you luck on your project. I had a lot of fun with that years ago. But it’s Too expensive for me to play with too much any more. Kirk
Post by: Kirkll on April 21, 2023, 01:01:10 PM
So I fired up you tube again and watched a couple more videos this morning. As I was watching, I spotted something that didn’t look the same on the wiring connections as mine. So I went back in and opened her up…. Sure enough, I found a ground wire to the motor that wasn’t connected, and Bingo! She fired right up.
That saved me a couple hundred bucks doing it myself….. I’m jazzed!
Trying to find service techs for oil furnaces around here any more is tough to do. Seems everyone has gone to gas or heat pumps any more….
Now I can go fishing tomorrow and come home to a warm house! Kirk
Post by: Longcruise on April 21, 2023, 02:09:54 PM
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I am going to play with using some of this 45/45 twill carbon from China on these a bit and see if it will help. The stable core isn’t enough…
Thats on my list. Nothing that I build (at this time) is in particular need of additional stability however I want to see how it might benefit an ASL With a Hill style grip. That type of grip is prone to torque so I'm kinda intrigued by the idea of reducing it. Same with my modern "longbow" that I sometimes do with a hill style grip.
Post by: Kirkll on April 21, 2023, 03:22:11 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on April 21, 2023, 06:18:41 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/jdRJ7AO.jpg)
Anyhow I picked up a Widow a couple of weeks ago. Always said I would never have one unless it was a one piece. This one pretty sweet.
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Post by: Jon Lipovac on April 21, 2023, 07:35:57 PM
Is that a PA or a KB? I’ve always thought those were some of the best looking 1 piece bows IMO.
How does it shoot? Every 3 piece widow I’ve shot has a little after shock in the limbs.
Post by: Longcruise on April 21, 2023, 09:50:28 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on April 22, 2023, 08:31:04 AM
Post by: Longcruise on April 22, 2023, 01:17:58 PM
Using 45/45 carbon on an ASL design is a total waste of perfectly good carbon unless you are doing it for looks..... If you are trying to pick up some speed, then you want to use ,030 Uni on the back and belly. There is no torsional or lateral stability issues with that design, even with back set built into them..... Save it for recurve limbs, or radical hybrids bro.
May be good advice....... buuut I'm an addicted experimenter.
Not interested in carbon look and not looking for speed. Just stability. There is a surprising amount of torque applied at the grip which results in lateral torque. Some shooters handle it better than others but it's always there to some degree especially at lighter draw weights.
The simplest cure is a forward handle ASL which are much loved by a few but the die hard ASL aficionado not so much.
Post by: Crooked Stic on April 22, 2023, 08:54:35 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/GwtyLiG.jpg)
Post by: Kirkll on April 23, 2023, 12:28:27 PM
Using 45/45 carbon on an ASL design is a total waste of perfectly good carbon unless you are doing it for looks..... If you are trying to pick up some speed, then you want to use ,030 Uni on the back and belly. There is no torsional or lateral stability issues with that design, even with back set built into them..... Save it for recurve limbs, or radical hybrids bro.
May be good advice....... buuut I'm an addicted experimenter.
Not interested in carbon look and not looking for speed. Just stability. There is a surprising amount of torque applied at the grip which results in lateral torque. Some shooters handle it better than others but it's always there to some degree especially at lighter draw weights.
The simplest cure is a forward handle ASL which are much loved by a few but the die hard ASL aficionado not so much.
If you are “applying” torque to your grip, you are shooting yourself in the foot…
but I guess that is the part about shooting ASL bows that kick like a mule I’ll never understand…You need to learn how to “grip” the bow just right applying torque to the riser, and break your elbow a bit to absorb the hand shock with a bow that shoots 20 FPS less…. What is wrong with this picture?
You guys have a sickness me thinks… :biglaugh:
Post by: Longcruise on April 23, 2023, 06:15:58 PM
Using 45/45 carbon on an ASL design is a total waste of perfectly good carbon unless you are doing it for looks..... If you are trying to pick up some speed, then you want to use ,030 Uni on the back and belly. There is no torsional or lateral stability issues with that design, even with back set built into them..... Save it for recurve limbs, or radical hybrids bro.
May be good advice....... buuut I'm an addicted experimenter.
Not interested in carbon look and not looking for speed. Just stability. There is a surprising amount of torque applied at the grip which results in lateral torque. Some shooters handle it better than others but it's always there to some degree especially at lighter draw weights.
The simplest cure is a forward handle ASL which are much loved by a few but the die hard ASL aficionado not so much.
If you are “applying” torque to your grip, you are shooting yourself in the foot…
but I guess that is the part about shooting ASL bows that kick like a mule I’ll never understand…You need to learn how to “grip” the bow just right applying torque to the riser, and break your elbow a bit to absorb the hand shock with a bow that shoots 20 FPS less…. What is wrong with this picture?
You guys have a sickness me thinks… :biglaugh:
Well, mine don't "kick" at all, and it is all about the grip. I had a 50# 66" ASL that I shot for quite a few years and it was always one of two bows with me on any but a day hunt. Perfectly comfortable bow at the shot. Then there was that one time that it stung me. Tired? Distracted? Not sure what was going on but my grip was Complete fail. Fella I sold it to has no problems with it and he shoots it frequently.
One of my son in laws can't shoot an ASL period. Gets hand shocked every time. I can see what he's doing wrong but can't get through to him. He has been a contractor/builder all his life and he grips like the bow is a heavy power tool. 😀
Post by: Appalachian Hillbilly on April 23, 2023, 08:41:00 PM
Cut up a few hard maple and bamboo laminations.
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Post by: Pat B on April 25, 2023, 08:06:55 AM
I'll be heading to Twin Oaks and the Tenn Classic a week from today. I've been waiting a year for this day to come. :thumbsup: :campfire: :archer: :archer2:
Post by: Mad Max on April 25, 2023, 08:14:11 AM
Post by: onetone on April 25, 2023, 10:02:05 AM
I finally found a Texaco bow, time to test it out :laughing:
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There is a guy on FB who has actually built some bows like this, looking to be strung backwards. He based the design on the images from a decorative Greek urn! Methinks the ceramic artist who decorated the urn was no archer and got the design bassackwards! Or maybe not …
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Post by: Crooked Stic on April 26, 2023, 09:35:15 PM
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Post by: Bryan Adolphe on April 26, 2023, 10:15:25 PM
Post by: Pat B on April 27, 2023, 09:54:27 AM
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Post by: Mad Max on April 27, 2023, 05:08:59 PM
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Post by: Bryan Adolphe on April 27, 2023, 05:26:56 PM
Post by: Pat B on April 27, 2023, 10:08:43 PM
Mark, Pappy told me James and gang are already there at Twin Oaks. :saywhat:
Post by: Mad Max on April 28, 2023, 08:26:36 AM
Osage flames :campfire:
Mark, Pappy told me James and gang are already there at Twin Oaks. :saywhat:
Yep Rebecca told me they would be there :thumbsup:
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Post by: sman on May 05, 2023, 04:23:02 PM
Thanks Steve
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Post by: mmattockx on May 06, 2023, 12:20:53 PM
I shaped the limbs and routed in the shelf prior to gluing on tips and a handle overlay.
Can you share some more details of your router jig? That looks like a slick way to cut the shelf.
Mark
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Started a takedown riser this afternoon. I got the inserts installed in the limb pads and pad overlays glued on.
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Post by: Appalachian Hillbilly on May 07, 2023, 06:34:40 PM
Post by: Mad Max on May 07, 2023, 09:40:28 PM
almost 800 people signed up for the shoot and over 1000 people there :clapper:
Post by: kennym on May 08, 2023, 08:13:38 AM
Hoping to have power today …
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Post by: kennym on May 08, 2023, 08:32:04 AM
You can watch some on YT - Linneus MO tornado
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Post by: B-JS on May 08, 2023, 12:34:19 PM
Nice Walnut with oldshool Birdseye Maple.
Finish with Gunstock-Oil in Progress.
Is there any way to get Wood fired up Like this with any clear coat?
Post by: DesM8 on May 08, 2023, 01:14:28 PM
Tried my hand at turkey hunting with a recurve this year. Had at least 4-5 easy shots if I'd have taken the shotgun, but only got one chance to even take a shot with the bow... Missed high by about an inch :banghead: :biglaugh: Have a lot more respect for the skill and dedication it takes to pull off a successful hunt now though. I need a lot more practice!
Post by: Kirkll on May 08, 2023, 03:00:01 PM
Got back from my trip to Kansas and now have a decent supply of future fletchings :goldtooth:
Tried my hand at turkey hunting with a recurve this year. Had at least 4-5 easy shots if I'd have taken the shotgun, but only got one chance to even take a shot with the bow... Missed high by about an inch :banghead: :biglaugh: Have a lot more respect for the skill and dedication it takes to pull off a successful hunt now though. I need a lot more practice!
i think hunting turkeys with a trad bow has gotta be one of the most challenging hunts ive ever done without using a pop up blind.... i did build a lot of brush blinds, but i swear those things can read a newspaper at 100 yards....
Post by: DesM8 on May 08, 2023, 04:43:31 PM
I had an absolute blast though. Honestly I wasn't even that disappointed I didn't get one with the bow. The actual hunting itself was so much more primal, visceral, I'm not sure how to describe it... It was awesome. The one I missed was around 20y off with 2 hens and gave me an absolutely perfect shot, I just blew it lol
Post by: Pat B on May 08, 2023, 07:57:46 PM
The shoot was a success with another year without rain and record turnout of shooters. I think Pappy said 796 shooters registered. All in all it was a fun but exhausting 6 days.
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Post by: B-JS on May 12, 2023, 12:16:02 AM
But i don't find the right Bandsaw Blades.
The ones for Metal hold Up and don't get dull so fast, but have to many and short teeth.
So they cut extremely slow and burn.
The ones for hardwood are death after half the Cut.
Post by: Crooked Stic on May 12, 2023, 04:53:10 PM
Post by: Buemaker on May 16, 2023, 08:18:00 AM
Post by: Kirkll on May 16, 2023, 10:03:50 AM
You're tellin me... It was so tough to try to get one close enough that I thought I could make the shot (with my pretty mediocre shooting). At one point I actually had one called in WAY too close :biglaugh: I saw it way off and slipped in behind a big bush on a bit of a point that jutted out into the edge of a field. He came down the tree line straight to the point. As he came around the side of the bush I was on, he was less than 10ft off... Took off running as soon as I even had the IDEA to draw. :biglaugh:
I had an absolute blast though. Honestly I wasn't even that disappointed I didn't get one with the bow. The actual hunting itself was so much more primal, visceral, I'm not sure how to describe it... It was awesome. The one I missed was around 20y off with 2 hens and gave me an absolutely perfect shot, I just blew it lol
Well at least you got a shot…. I hunted those damn things 3 different times in Texas where there were quite a few birds, and never got completely to full draw once without getting busted…. Birds too close, and too many hens sneaking around behind me. I had one hen almost walk over my boots while I was watching two toms fighting at 10 yards. I could have shot either one of the toms if it wasn’t for all the hens walking around….. but like you said…. It was a blast hunting them.
Kirk
Post by: Kirkll on May 16, 2023, 10:31:37 AM
I'm building a 2 Piece Bow once in a while.
But i don't find the right Bandsaw Blades.
The ones for Metal hold Up and don't get dull so fast, but have to many and short teeth.
So they cut extremely slow and burn.
The ones for hardwood are death after half the Cut.
I’ve never tried a two piece with location pins and bolts before. I’d really like to see the finished product.
Here is a dove tail connection two piece I did using G-10 years ago…. Came out good , but wouldn’t do it again….
https://photos.app.goo.gl/RBNE6LNEfXNpoYZN9
Post by: onetone on May 16, 2023, 11:10:37 AM
Post by: B-JS on May 16, 2023, 02:01:45 PM
I’ve never tried a two piece with location pins and bolts before. I’d really like to see the finished product.
Post by: Mad Max on May 16, 2023, 03:13:06 PM
I'm building a 2 Piece Bow once in a while.
But i don't find the right Bandsaw Blades.
The ones for Metal hold Up and don't get dull so fast, but have to many and short teeth.
So they cut extremely slow and burn.
The ones for hardwood are death after half the Cut.
I would not have glass or carbon on the back so you can cut it into 2 pieces and then overlay it before pattern sanding. You are pattern sanding???
I like it :bigsmyl:
Nice dovetail Kirk, how does it hold up?? ;)
The 2 piece Big Jim does looks the best , no bolts, but it needs a leather grip.
But I don't like the look of a leather grip because it hides the look of the wood. :dunno:
Post by: Crooked Stic on May 16, 2023, 08:06:52 PM
Max maybe get you some of that wood grainfiberglass wrap. :laughing:
Post by: Kirkll on May 17, 2023, 01:30:47 AM
That’s very cool Kirk. :thumbsup: Millwork?
Fitting that dovetail joint with G-10 was definitely some precision millwork. Finding the right carbide tip cutters was the key element….
I did a few practice mock ups with wood before doing the riser block….
I don’t think I’d recommend it for a hunting weight bow with a single dove tail connection. This was a pretty light draw weight bow. I think you would need two dovetails and thicker G-10 to hold up to 50-60# safely….
Take a look at Centaur’s two piece that he builds out of solid G-10 …. Of course, he calls it “Dark Matter” but I’m pretty sure it’s G-10 Garolite material. He’s got that connection down Pat…. I’m not sure if he mills the connection with a CNC set up or not, but they are precise…. Kirk
Post by: Longcruise on May 18, 2023, 07:04:40 PM
Ako on the back and Olive on the belly.
Post by: B-JS on May 30, 2023, 09:28:28 AM
40#@28"
19" Riser, 64" Bow.
Birdseye Maple Veneer and some Carbon underneath for stability.
Decent shooters.
Post by: Crooked Stic on May 31, 2023, 08:49:24 AM
Post by: B-JS on May 31, 2023, 09:36:48 AM
Not as stiff as my Carbon with the 45/45 in top... but it does the Job.
The lateral stability is absolutely sufficient.
Post by: Crooked Stic on June 01, 2023, 08:54:14 PM
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Post by: Kirkll on June 01, 2023, 10:18:26 PM
3 Layers of 45/45 Fabric (90/0 Cut to 45°).
Not as stiff as my Carbon with the 45/45 in top... but it does the Job.
The lateral stability is absolutely sufficient.
So you are laying up carbon fabric in your limbs with epoxy?
Post by: B-JS on June 02, 2023, 12:25:52 AM
3 Layers of 45/45 Fabric (90/0 Cut to 45°).
Not as stiff as my Carbon with the 45/45 in top... but it does the Job.
The lateral stability is absolutely sufficient.
So you are laying up carbon fabric in your limbs with epoxy?
Exactly.
You Just need to use a bit more.
I saw Whitewolf using colorfull Fabric as Veneer some years ago.
Thougt, that must also work with Carbon.
And it does.
Post by: Kirkll on June 02, 2023, 01:42:44 PM
I've done a few bows with silk fabric under clear glass and it came out good... I had a leopard skin silk bow built at hunting weight i used for a display bow for years. Could have sold a lighter version to the girls many times. But i never could find a gal that could draw 55@28"...LOL The guys wouldn't touch it.... I had it on display for two years all over the country and couldn't sell it. I finally had it camo dipped and sold it almost instantly.... Never told the guy it had lepard skin under the camo job..... Kirk
Post by: B-JS on June 02, 2023, 02:35:44 PM
Under Veneer the effect dimishes a bit, because the Carbon ist closer to the Center.
I have built Lots of bows with Carbon Fabric unser Glass.
Post by: Crooked Stic on June 04, 2023, 09:43:04 AM
Post by: B-JS on June 04, 2023, 11:12:49 AM
I answered some days ago?
Did the Internet eat my Response?
No new messege.
Post by: Crooked Stic on June 06, 2023, 07:42:44 AM
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Post by: John Scifres on June 08, 2023, 10:39:04 AM
All that said, nary a mention of red oak. Baker's such a snob :)
Post by: Pat B on June 08, 2023, 11:30:13 AM
Post by: John Scifres on June 08, 2023, 01:28:09 PM
Post by: Mad Max on June 08, 2023, 03:01:35 PM
I did a Ash stave and it took 2 hours to do 1 limb, really nice deep heat treat.
The fire way you can't see under there, not worth the time to me.
Post by: Longcruise on June 08, 2023, 09:53:03 PM
Red oak from a tree isn't the same as red oak from Lowe's or Home Depot. To me it seemed a lot stronger and more resilient.
I think it’s the diff between air dried and kiln dried 🤔
Post by: Pat B on June 08, 2023, 10:06:07 PM
Post by: B-JS on June 10, 2023, 08:53:26 AM
And played around a bit with indirect flashlight.
Post by: Kirkll on June 11, 2023, 01:37:21 PM
Got myself a new photo Background.
And played around a bit with indirect flashlight.
It's pretty dark.... Kinda takes away from your riser IMO. It would probably work better on a light colored bow like the limbs in the second photo, but i think you would be better with a lighter color.
.02 cents
Post by: Longcruise on June 11, 2023, 05:30:55 PM
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Post by: Longcruise on June 12, 2023, 06:07:06 PM
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Post by: Buemaker on June 13, 2023, 05:33:47 AM
Post by: John Scifres on June 13, 2023, 07:15:19 AM
Basic steps:
1. Shoot squirrel
2. Skin squirrel
3. Flesh hide
4. Get the membrane off as much as possible
5. Get brains out of squirrels' skull, hammer and wire cutters made it easy to pop the top, so to speak
6. Mix brains and Borax
7. Rub paste onto skin for a couple hours
8. Scrape hair off. This one slipped pretty easy after the braining. I did not have to buck it which would be required for deer.
9. I stretched on a frame but if you case skinned, you could use a hide stretcher.
10. Let it dry.
11. Break it.
12. Smoke it
I still have to do 11. and 12.
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Post by: Buemaker on June 14, 2023, 04:22:34 AM
Post by: Bryan Adolphe on June 14, 2023, 09:09:26 AM
Walnut riser/ figured maple i beam
Bamboo limbs / curly walnut veneers
My first T/D in progress .
Tried 3 times to turn picture :dunno:
Post by: Crooked Stic on June 14, 2023, 09:33:29 PM
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Post by: Jon Lipovac on June 25, 2023, 11:00:26 PM
Hopefully this will save some time by being able to better match riser geometry to limb design.
Post by: Kirkll on June 26, 2023, 08:55:41 AM
I’ll bet you had a pretty good pile of aluminum shavings after that project…. :biglaugh:
Post by: Pat B on June 26, 2023, 10:07:55 AM
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bottom bow in this pic
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Post by: Jon Lipovac on June 26, 2023, 10:20:32 AM
Wow! I’ll bet that dove tail joint was fun to mill….That’s quite a contraption you built there. Can I ask why you went to all the trouble to build the adjustable grip depth feature?
I’ll bet you had a pretty good pile of aluminum shavings after that project…. :biglaugh:
It's a contraption for sure. My thoughts on the movable grip was to actually shoot with this riser and play with different deflex geometry in the riser. But, I messed up several times and it's just a draw board grip now. Also, I simply wanted to learn how to mill as this machine is new to me and I've never done anything on a mill before.
Yes, there was quite a bit of chips left over! :biglaugh:
I did cut down on some of that by cutting out what I could on a table saw first and drilling the perimeter of bigger chunks out of the way first.
For now, I've got the shop cleaned up and the wife is happy it is over for now. My shop is the 3rd bay of the garage that I walled off and inevitably, myself and the dog have been tracking aluminum shavings and bits into the house for a while now. :biglaugh:
Post by: Kirkll on June 26, 2023, 11:12:48 AM
Yup…. Those aluminum shavings got tracked into the house from my shop 30 yards from the house, and I heard about it too…. Sticky little buggers…
I guess that makes sense if you were looking to actually shoot with the adjustable riser.
I just use mine for adjusting riser lengths and limb pad angles and measured the preloads with an in line scale. Once I got the limbs to optimum pre load using string length and limb pad angle, I’d mount the limbs on a riser block and measure back form the string to the deepest part of the grip to get a 7” brace height.
I’ve never tried to actually shoot the bow on mine. It’s for prototyping limb geometry only.
Learning to mill Aluminum is a mess… rpm levels and feed rates change with every set up, and learning how much material to take in one pass is a learning curve too.
Quite honestly…. I haven’t done enough of it to become even remotely confident, and just as soon avoid it in the future… it’s a bloody mess! :biglaugh:
Post by: Longcruise on June 26, 2023, 12:23:25 PM
Roy, do you remember his name?
Post by: Kirkll on June 26, 2023, 01:09:20 PM
What i found the easiest way to fine tune limb pad angle on a new limb design was building the first few in ILF format. then i could adjust as i shot them with the limb bolt. Kirk
Post by: Mad Max on June 26, 2023, 02:33:44 PM
I've milled a lot of aluminum, all it needs is a lubricant.
It mills fast also. Mill right to left starting on the back side and it throws the chips behind the mill.
What is happening??
Post by: Kirkll on June 26, 2023, 03:54:46 PM
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Post by: Jon Lipovac on June 26, 2023, 10:21:28 PM
I’ve got a question for you guys. I came in way heavy on these limbs for some reason. I had changed my limb pad angle from 17* to 16* to give a little more preload, but didn’t expect them to come in so much heavier than the bow I built for Stic in the swap. Same stack, I thought, but came in 18lbs heavier.
In an effort to reduce the weight I narrowed the limbs more than usual and went way narrower than planned as I turned my thickness sander wheel the wrong way a whole turn.( I made a jig/sled I use to profile the limbs in my drum sander to get a more consistent and even shape on both sides of the limb)
Anyhow. These limbs are profiled more like a long bow than a recurve but seem to be way more stable than I thought they would be. Pics are at 31”. Temp string grooves in tips. I was gonna trash these limbs but am now thinking of finishing them out. I don’t think I would go this narrow on any bow I would give or sell to someone but I’m thinking they might actually work.
How narrow have you guys gone on recurve limbs before? These are 1” at the base of the curve and .5” at the string grooves.
Post by: Longcruise on June 26, 2023, 10:27:39 PM
Mike I think it was Benbow, believe actual name was Galen Benson...
That's it. Thanks, Kenny. He was an inveterate experimenter. He never quit right up until the end. He was a man of Faith.
Post by: Longcruise on June 26, 2023, 10:45:22 PM
https://www.tradgang.com/tgsmf/index.php?topic=156248.msg2698041#msg2698041
Post by: Jon Lipovac on June 26, 2023, 11:12:18 PM
Post by: Mad Max on June 28, 2023, 08:37:23 PM
Not just today but I've been tillering the boo backed osage glue-up James Parked gave me at the Classic. The tillering is done and I have 4 coats of Tru-Oil on her. Should be done in a few days(if it would quit raining) and I'll post more pics then.
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bottom bow in this pic
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Nice Pat
Show us a braced and full draw :thumbsup:
Post by: Pat B on June 28, 2023, 10:12:26 PM
Post by: Mad Max on June 29, 2023, 07:13:44 AM
Post by: Kirkll on June 29, 2023, 06:05:48 PM
I’ve built them that narrow before many times, and the ones that came in 65# and I lowered to 53# were seriously fast…. As long as they are stable torsionally, and tracking straight, you are in good shape….
Believe it or not… it’s the thickness of the limb at the base of the curl that determines your stability much more than width. A deeper core narrow limb beats a wide profile any day in performance.
Kirk
Post by: Mad Max on June 30, 2023, 07:36:52 AM
Base of the curve .940 wide and .200 thick
.437 wide at the nock
Post by: Jon Lipovac on June 30, 2023, 08:16:44 AM
Thanks for the replies. That gives me the confidence to finish these out and not be a waste of time.
Post by: Mad Max on June 30, 2023, 01:16:08 PM
Kirk and Max.
Thanks for the replies. That gives me the confidence to finish these out and not be a waste of time.
Your glue up form needs to be straight with no warping and the glue surface square to the form all the way out.
Post by: Kirkll on July 01, 2023, 11:46:43 PM
Kirk and Max.
Thanks for the replies. That gives me the confidence to finish these out and not be a waste of time.
Your glue up form needs to be straight with no warping and the glue surface square to the form all the way out.
That is damn good advice… nothing worse than building a built in twist to a recurve bow. Even with TD limbs , checking that those limbs are Exactly 90 degrees from a machined surface from the limb pads to the tips is very important.
Kirk
Post by: Kirkll on July 02, 2023, 12:10:42 AM
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Post by: Crooked Stic on July 06, 2023, 08:04:33 PM
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Post by: Crooked Stic on July 19, 2023, 12:21:39 PM
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Post by: Crooked Stic on July 19, 2023, 06:32:11 PM
Post by: Mad Max on July 19, 2023, 07:02:29 PM
I took the H&L off mine years ago.
also I use the remover on the platen graphite pad on the edge sander to put a new one on.
Post by: Bryan Adolphe on July 20, 2023, 12:47:39 PM
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And I laid this mosaic up I do say I probably will never do this again pretty time consuming, but hey, I got nothing but time right now :laughing:
Cheers, everyone ! B
Post by: Crooked Stic on July 20, 2023, 01:02:06 PM
Post by: Bryan Adolphe on July 20, 2023, 01:23:45 PM
Quote from: Crooked Stic link=topic =180502.msg3035675#msg3035675 date=1689872526
I would seal the MDFYes, you bet it was sealed .
Post by: Mad Max on July 20, 2023, 03:24:51 PM
Post by: Skeeterlegs on July 20, 2023, 10:46:23 PM
Post by: B-JS on July 22, 2023, 08:48:43 AM
I don't know how they don't have blown up yet.
But they seem to hold Up.
Post by: Crooked Stic on July 22, 2023, 09:25:10 AM
Post by: B-JS on July 22, 2023, 10:42:57 AM
I just built them for fun and curiosity If i can do it.
And because a friend wants a Onepiece bow with limbs like that.
So i test the geometry as ILF, before i use time and good Wood for a Onepiece.
A SR stores way more Energy than a conventional Recurve.
So they will give more punch in a 10gpp+ Setup, than a Standard Recurve will.
For GPP lower than 10gpp, there is no real Advantage.
The draw is very smooth.
Those are very low poundage.
33#@24"
34#@26"
35#@28"
37#@30"
Post by: Jon Lipovac on July 22, 2023, 12:13:03 PM
Milled up some blanks of black walnut from a branch I grabbed off a job site last year.
Ground down some veneers. Too bad this Padauk is gone loose that bright color over time. Man I wish it would, I’d use more of it.
Post by: wood carver 2 on July 22, 2023, 12:20:04 PM
Dave.
Post by: Bryan Adolphe on July 22, 2023, 01:24:52 PM
Post by: kennym on July 22, 2023, 03:19:26 PM
Post by: Buemaker on July 22, 2023, 03:37:09 PM
Post by: Kirkll on July 23, 2023, 12:47:35 AM
Superrecurve(ish) Limbs are funny stuff.
I don't know how they don't have blown up yet.
But they seem to hold Up.
That is the strangest way to address a target I’ve ever seen. You would definitely get the hairy eyeball shooting on a line with that stance. :biglaugh:
No comment on the super hooks… you guys can have em.
Post by: Kirkll on July 23, 2023, 12:49:29 AM
Long time since I did any shooting, but tonite I took out my nice trade bow from 2019. Nice shooter.
Good looking target butt there Bue… not bad arrow placement either… 50 yards you say? :biglaugh:
Post by: Pat B on July 28, 2023, 10:59:30 AM
Post by: Kirkll on July 28, 2023, 11:39:53 AM
Post by: Bryan Adolphe on July 28, 2023, 01:26:52 PM
Post by: kennym on July 28, 2023, 03:24:48 PM
Bue, I'm still favoring that design for hunting. I need a good shooter to make up for my crappy shooting !! :laughing:
I'm trying to finish up a new kid bow design. 52" FHLB
Post by: Longcruise on July 28, 2023, 08:59:02 PM
I turned 73 today. :scared: :help: :laughing: :thumbsup:
???? I thought you were an old guy 👴 :biglaugh:
Post by: Pat B on July 28, 2023, 10:30:02 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on August 03, 2023, 07:31:14 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/Wx5XEcC.jpg)
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Post by: kennym on August 03, 2023, 08:02:19 PM
And what epoxy?
Looks good!! :thumbsup:
Post by: derekdiruz on August 03, 2023, 10:08:40 PM
My sled made me go from bandsaw to drum sander and wedges ready to use in about 10 minutes. Much much faster and incredibly happy with it. [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]
Since it worked, I’ll make a few more sets on it then I’ll probably remake the sled from g10 or similar. Why not. Lol
Post by: Longcruise on August 03, 2023, 10:25:00 PM
Made a two piece recurve. 60 in. 43@28. argintine osage riser with regular osage veneers.
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Mike, does the Argentine darken the way our North American American does?
Post by: Crooked Stic on August 04, 2023, 09:15:53 AM
They got the carbon tape also.
A little trick I learned. The carbon after cut ravels easy. So smear a littleCA glue on the ends.
Post by: Kirkll on August 04, 2023, 09:30:23 AM
Built a sled for my wedges to be ground on my drum sander. Until now, I was cutting on a jig on the table saw, then grinding by hand to fade them out.
My sled made me go from bandsaw to drum sander and wedges ready to use in about 10 minutes. Much much faster and incredibly happy with it.
Since it worked, I’ll make a few more sets on it then I’ll probably remake the sled from g10 or similar. Why not. Lol
I gotta admit….. I’ve never seen a sled that was mortised like that before. I think I’d be concerned with saw dust collection in those things, and flipping them over each pass might prove interesting … maybe drill a couple holes to let the dust out perhaps?
I set up an angle jig on my table saw and use a thinner kerf blade to rough cut the wedges myself. Then run em through the drum sander on my sled. When I go into wedge mode I’ll cut and mill 12-20 wedges at a time. I’ve typically got a whole drawer full of wedges I can choose from at any given time. Kirk
Post by: Kirkll on August 04, 2023, 09:37:20 AM
Made a two piece recurve. 60 in. 43@28. argintine osage riser with regular osage veneers.
So what type of release agent did you use on this one? You,VE been a busy boy here lately… :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Post by: Kirkll on August 04, 2023, 09:49:21 AM
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Post by: Crooked Stic on August 04, 2023, 11:48:25 AM
Post by: derekdiruz on August 04, 2023, 12:01:18 PM
Built a sled for my wedges to be ground on my drum sander. Until now, I was cutting on a jig on the table saw, then grinding by hand to fade them out.
My sled made me go from bandsaw to drum sander and wedges ready to use in about 10 minutes. Much much faster and incredibly happy with it.
Since it worked, I’ll make a few more sets on it then I’ll probably remake the sled from g10 or similar. Why not. Lol
I gotta admit….. I’ve never seen a sled that was mortised like that before. I think I’d be concerned with saw dust collection in those things, and flipping them over each pass might prove interesting … maybe drill a couple holes to let the dust out perhaps?
I set up an angle jig on my table saw and use a thinner kerf blade to rough cut the wedges myself. Then run em through the drum sander on my sled. When I go into wedge mode I’ll cut and mill 12-20 wedges at a time. I’ve typically got a whole drawer full of wedges I can choose from at any given time. Kirk
Kirk- I’m just using ca glue and tape to attach a sacrificial backer, then the wedge to the piece. I sand to parallel thickness first, then slap it in the sled and run through 3-4x. It was a very simple rise over run design on my Cnc for an angle of 2.2°, and as I said, dumb accurate. Works so much better than my table saw did for me lol
Post by: Kirkll on August 04, 2023, 01:33:20 PM
Post by: derekdiruz on August 04, 2023, 01:49:24 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on August 04, 2023, 08:26:14 PM
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Post by: Kirkll on August 06, 2023, 11:21:26 AM
The only thing I didn’t like about those vertical jigs like that was my side to side thickness wasn’t as accurate as the drum sander sleds. But they sure cut faster using 36 grit on the drum of that edge sander. Instant wedges! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Post by: Crooked Stic on August 06, 2023, 04:00:05 PM
Post by: Kirkll on August 11, 2023, 08:51:20 PM
https://photos.app.goo.gl/dRx1gRMe7iTFhnC87
I tore it apart and put a new motor in it, and just finished installing it. I had to fabricate a bracket to mount the steering linkage too that was pretty challenging getting it working just right. The wiring was pretty straight forward and i'm going to run the remote control with a hard wire cord rather than use the wireless relay set up they have for these things.
This is going to be really nice in the pouring rain in in Fall down on the coast, and early Springer fishing where i can set up front by the heater with my wife and still run the kicker.
I've attached a short film clip om my trail run.
Kirk
https://photos.app.goo.gl/wHXvKPtZfqcJYAys6
Post by: wood carver 2 on August 12, 2023, 03:50:46 PM
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I think I got my money’s worth out of this one…😬
This was the lower back stop bearing. I couldn’t see how bad it was until I took it apart. The rest of the set were tired, but nowhere near this bad.
I had to run to the store halfway through. I was removing a retaining clip and the little bugger sprung off the pliers and disappeared. I was just putting a finger on it to make sure it didn’t do just that. 🤬
Dave.
Post by: derekdiruz on August 12, 2023, 09:43:06 PM
Today I picked up a powermax 10/20 drum sander to accompany my 22/44, because it was a killer price of $75 at an estate sale. LOL
Post by: Bryan Adolphe on August 13, 2023, 07:01:01 PM
Was givin a small piece of walnut crotch just had to take a couple slices off, milled up a few wedges and was gifted a piece of Peacan that made some pretty cool veneers.
Post by: kennym on August 13, 2023, 08:03:44 PM
I put some hunting arrows together in the shop. Gonna heat my inserts to turn the broadheads the way I like them, and when I turned it on and flicked my Bic to light her, a basketball size flame erupted from around the valve base. Geez! Never had that before in the 20 ish years I've had her.
Got it shut off and the tube from valve to head had come loose and was leaking a good deal of propane there.
Figured I'd trimmed my beard and eyebrows but didn't quite get them. Prob the really fast reflexes I had when it scared the crap outta me... :laughing:
Post by: Bryan Adolphe on August 13, 2023, 09:17:34 PM
Got a question so that Peacan had a lot of worm holes and had a tough time getting clean veneers no I don’t think it’s gonna look that good up against bamboo or maple core. I saved a bit of sawdust from when I milled them I thought maybe that and a bit of CA make them disappear ?? Any ideas? 👍
Post by: kennym on August 13, 2023, 09:31:14 PM
Bugs love hickory and pecan is a relative of it
Post by: Kirkll on August 13, 2023, 10:23:49 PM
Yes been there done that? It doesn’t take much propane to do damage :o
Got a question so that Peacan had a lot of worm holes and had a tough time getting clean veneers no I don’t think it’s gonna look that good up against bamboo or maple core. I saved a bit of sawdust from when I milled them I thought maybe that and a bit of CA make them disappear ?? Any ideas? 👍
The CA and sawdust thing on veneers work great.
I bought some epoxy tint coloring in dark brown and black and used it on larger knot holes and cracks in English walnut and black walnut, and you would never know they were there. I had a black and white ebony riser block I saved with black epoxy. Sold that bow for $1200.00 too. :goldtooth:
Post by: B-JS on August 14, 2023, 02:45:36 PM
And a pattern for my ILF Wedges.
Well... That's REALLY nice to have.
Post by: Kirkll on August 16, 2023, 09:28:56 PM
Post by: B-JS on August 17, 2023, 12:47:01 AM
But yes, it's all the same length.
I'll compensate the difference with the thickness of the overlay, If needed.
But Not really because of the length of the ILF thingy... the Angle of the Limbs will differ with the same Riser and Tiller settings, If it's Not the same thickness in total, and that would not be good.
Post by: Crooked Stic on August 19, 2023, 09:07:14 PM
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Post by: kennym on August 19, 2023, 09:58:41 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on August 20, 2023, 07:12:30 AM
Post by: Kirkll on August 20, 2023, 09:02:32 PM
Yup…. Those longer wedges on a short draw length definitely kicks up the horse power. It’s forcing the limbs to store the energy in a shorter working limb length, and loads up earlier in the draw cycle. Kirk
Post by: OldRawhide42 on August 21, 2023, 08:15:59 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on August 21, 2023, 11:57:32 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on August 21, 2023, 01:24:42 PM
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Post by: OldRawhide42 on August 21, 2023, 02:18:59 PM
That got to be fun putting that board in there. I dont think I could do that with out some help.
Post by: Kirkll on August 22, 2023, 08:38:55 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on August 22, 2023, 09:13:30 PM
I have not really got room for a tiller board.
Post by: Crooked Stic on August 24, 2023, 08:51:17 PM
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Post by: B-JS on August 26, 2023, 02:10:18 PM
58" AMO but just about 47" "Long".
Post by: Kirkll on August 26, 2023, 03:46:09 PM
I tried something like that one time and ended up naming it "Flipper" Every time i tried to get it to full draw, it flipped over. :o :o :o Had to change my shorts a couple times over that damn thing and finally gave up on it...
Kirk
Post by: B-JS on August 26, 2023, 04:06:38 PM
Without that 0,5mm (0.02") Layer on both Sides, such Limbs are Impossible to keep on track.
Border, Morrison, Backwoods and all the Other SR Guys build IT that way.
Some use Taper, some don't, some build pretty wide, some go pretty slim.
The String Lifts pretty late in the Draw.
So there is no lever, because the String stays in the Guides at the Belly.
Pictures are Cut Out of a Video, so Bad Angle.
I'll make the "Wedge" thinner in the next build an will add a Front Overlay to maintain the thickness of the throat in the grip.
And i'll need to make other Carbon.
The China Stuff is getting Kind of expensive, for beeing Made in China.
Post by: Kirkll on August 26, 2023, 04:23:54 PM
Post by: B-JS on August 26, 2023, 04:58:29 PM
Without enhanced lateral stiffening.... Waste of Time.
Thanks.
Still needs some refinement, but i'll build some more, when i have got new Carbon.
Post by: kennym on August 26, 2023, 06:13:33 PM
ok.... that makes sense. trying that with glass is a waste of time and materials. Very cool looking little bow. :thumbsup:
YUP- did that!! :laughing:
Post by: Pat B on August 26, 2023, 06:18:35 PM
Post by: Longcruise on August 26, 2023, 10:13:35 PM
That bow reminds me of the old Duoflex bow from the 1940s or so.
Are you talking about the all woo duo flex. I thought it was longer. The one I'm thinking of might have been in one of the TBB.
Post by: Pat B on August 26, 2023, 11:04:25 PM
Post by: B-JS on August 27, 2023, 02:57:39 AM
But those are two different Storys.
The Duoflex, Navalny builds has a very strong Taper.
I think the original May have the same.
This one has no Taper.
It's pretty much built Like the Morrison SR.
Post by: Pat B on August 27, 2023, 09:52:03 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on August 27, 2023, 04:06:48 PM
Post by: B-JS on August 28, 2023, 12:14:31 AM
So it will throw a high GPP Arrow faster, than a conventional Recurve.
And it looks cool. :archer2:
Post by: Crooked Stic on August 28, 2023, 05:52:31 PM
Post by: dbeaver on August 30, 2023, 06:45:17 AM
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First time doing sheep horn overlay
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Also first time padding the thumb rest out a bit
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I sandwiched maple in ziricote for the riser the limbs are black limba with a boo core. Black phenolic and spalted tamarind accents/overlays
Post by: Crooked Stic on August 30, 2023, 08:13:56 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on August 30, 2023, 08:14:23 AM
Nice
Post by: Bryan Adolphe on August 30, 2023, 09:59:15 AM
Post by: Kirkll on August 31, 2023, 08:37:10 PM
Post by: Kirkll on August 31, 2023, 08:39:14 PM
https://photos.app.goo.gl/osZsQDvEgSR4FN6Y6
Post by: Bryan Adolphe on August 31, 2023, 11:17:43 PM
Post by: dbeaver on September 01, 2023, 05:09:22 AM
Post by: Buemaker on September 01, 2023, 08:08:43 AM
Post by: Jon Lipovac on September 01, 2023, 09:17:39 AM
Post by: Kirkll on September 01, 2023, 10:50:02 AM
Great looking bows. Kirk, what wood is that red colored I beam?
Thanks….
Bloodwood…. Very dense hardwood. Makes great wedges and I beams. I’ve never used it as a riser body before because it doesn’t have much grain pattern to it. And I wouldn’t recommend it for core lamination because of the mass weight.
Kirk
Post by: Mad Max on September 01, 2023, 04:41:24 PM
Great looking bows. Kirk, what wood is that red colored I beam?
Thanks….
Bloodwood…. Very dense hardwood. Makes great wedges and I beams. I’ve never used it as a riser body before because it doesn’t have much grain pattern to it. And I wouldn’t recommend it for core lamination because of the mass weight.
Kirk
Good for showing off your wedges too :bigsmyl:
Post by: Crooked Stic on September 02, 2023, 08:23:38 PM
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Post by: wood carver 2 on September 02, 2023, 09:31:48 PM
Dave.
Post by: dbeaver on September 03, 2023, 07:28:25 AM
Post by: OldRawhide42 on September 03, 2023, 07:41:51 AM
Post by: Kirkll on September 03, 2023, 03:09:01 PM
Great wood combo Stic! that tulip wood is great veneer material.
What? Did you run out of lime green and hot pink material? :biglaugh:
Kirk
Post by: Longcruise on September 03, 2023, 03:45:22 PM
Post by: B-JS on September 11, 2023, 12:47:41 PM
My carpenter let me use the Veneer Press to cure some Prepreg.
That will Last about 30 Bows or Sets of Limbs with big hooks, that will need the torsional stability, the 45/45° delivers.
Post by: dbeaver on September 11, 2023, 01:16:16 PM
Post by: Mad Max on September 11, 2023, 02:42:08 PM
nice work :shaka:
Post by: Bryan Adolphe on September 11, 2023, 06:44:51 PM
Planned some LVL‘s for a couple new forms, got a drill jig made pretty happy about that and a bow I’m working on. I would sooner go hunting right now our elk seasons on the back just isnt good enough yet. 🏹
Post by: Kirkll on September 13, 2023, 10:22:56 PM
https://photos.app.goo.gl/hudwsH1bcutHdz4A9
Post by: Longcruise on September 18, 2023, 10:52:58 AM
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Post by: Kirkll on September 20, 2023, 08:28:47 PM
https://photos.app.goo.gl/sCVEEWNkUDHb4EsM7
Post by: Noah70 on September 22, 2023, 08:45:14 PM
My daughter had commented once she would like a larger Charcuterie Board, for bigger groups I guess. Like 36” long. Perfect!
I sanded both sides down to remove the kerf marks, filled all ant homes and splits and checks with epoxy tinted to Rosewood, added some accent lines and end handles in Paduak , re-sanded to 440 grit, and then let it soak in Butcher Block Oil and finally finished with Carters Butcher Block wax. Old wood can be some of the best!! [ You are not allowed to view attachments ] [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]
Post by: Noah70 on September 22, 2023, 08:51:38 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on September 24, 2023, 03:11:07 PM
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Post by: kennym on September 24, 2023, 03:31:42 PM
Post by: dbeaver on September 24, 2023, 03:37:53 PM
Post by: Buemaker on September 26, 2023, 03:46:34 AM
Post by: Bryan Adolphe on September 26, 2023, 09:15:04 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on September 26, 2023, 02:54:34 PM
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Post by: Buemaker on September 26, 2023, 03:28:26 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on September 26, 2023, 03:51:11 PM
Post by: B-JS on September 28, 2023, 10:33:19 AM
Came out pretty nice, i think.
Post by: Mad Max on September 28, 2023, 11:35:58 AM
:thumbsup: :bigsmyl:
Post by: dbeaver on September 28, 2023, 11:43:41 AM
Post by: kennym on September 28, 2023, 06:01:54 PM
Post by: B-JS on September 29, 2023, 12:23:20 AM
BJ-S those are sweet limbs! Do you document your carbon process anywhere? What resin are you using?
I used Prepregs and cured them in a Veneer Press, using the given pressure and about 100°C.
Post by: Buemaker on October 05, 2023, 01:28:41 PM
Post by: Mad Max on October 05, 2023, 02:29:49 PM
Last year 5 of us rented a Van and drove to Cody Wyoming , stopped to see all the sites on the way there and back, good stuff :thumbsup: Long way from Mississippi
Post by: Pat B on October 05, 2023, 04:42:40 PM
Post by: Bryan Adolphe on October 12, 2023, 06:40:12 AM
Post by: garyschuler on October 12, 2023, 08:50:33 PM
Post by: Jon Lipovac on October 12, 2023, 10:38:08 PM
Walnut and maple. Love the iridescence in this maple
Post by: Bryan Adolphe on October 12, 2023, 11:40:36 PM
Post by: Jon Lipovac on October 13, 2023, 04:45:33 AM
Glad to see you are on the mend and looking forward to see what you come up with in the shop!
Post by: kennym on October 13, 2023, 07:28:34 AM
Post by: B-JS on October 13, 2023, 09:22:46 AM
Post by: Mad Max on October 13, 2023, 11:43:07 AM
1-1/4" at the fades and 7/8" at the base of the hook and 7/16" at the nock.
Don't have any picture to show much. I did use stabil kore
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Post by: Mad Max on October 13, 2023, 11:54:54 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on October 13, 2023, 09:41:10 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on October 19, 2023, 10:35:19 AM
Post by: wood carver 2 on October 22, 2023, 05:39:53 PM
Today’s haul.
Dave.
I forgot, the best one was 9.5 oz!
Post by: Kirkll on October 25, 2023, 09:12:37 PM
https://photos.app.goo.gl/bWgYwAwiR9ew2EKEA
Post by: Crooked Stic on October 26, 2023, 08:24:11 AM
Post by: Bryan Adolphe on October 26, 2023, 12:06:07 PM
didn’t leave you much to eat I’m not sure what swims in your waters maybe seal ? :dunno:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/bWgYwAwiR9ew2EKEA
Post by: onetone on October 26, 2023, 02:49:21 PM
Post by: Longcruise on October 27, 2023, 05:09:28 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on October 30, 2023, 10:16:28 PM
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Post by: onetone on October 30, 2023, 10:59:50 PM
Post by: B-JS on October 31, 2023, 04:59:29 AM
13" Riser, Medium SR Limbs.
14,6#@20" 16#@25"
160fps with a 185gn arrow @ 25" draw.
Post by: Kirkll on October 31, 2023, 01:46:53 PM
https://goo.gl/photos/JVMpk4Y1PAkU3eXS9
Post by: wood carver 2 on October 31, 2023, 03:55:07 PM
Dave.
Post by: Crooked Stic on November 11, 2023, 09:01:09 PM
This is a Reverse riser Hyper Stic.Basic KM R/D design green again with some blue. 62 in. 43@28 The riser is Ash with some tint.
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Post by: B-JS on November 12, 2023, 03:55:06 PM
Post by: Kirkll on November 12, 2023, 10:08:22 PM
https://photos.app.goo.gl/7tVm635rMGaKHHGh8
Post by: Buemaker on November 19, 2023, 10:42:51 AM
Post by: Mad Max on November 19, 2023, 07:10:06 PM
I always like seeing your builds, keep the pictures coming :thumbsup: :jumper:
Post by: Longcruise on November 20, 2023, 08:30:43 PM
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Ended up tossing ten and keeping 30. Mostly of no use but ok for tillering. First archery related activity since the end of September. :tongue:
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Post by: onetone on November 20, 2023, 09:07:27 PM
Post by: Kirkll on November 21, 2023, 10:09:28 PM
Post by: Kirkll on November 22, 2023, 04:25:53 PM
Fortunately i have all the dial indicators necessary to do it, and it didn't take too long at all. I spent more time watching You tube than getting it dialed in again..... But it was interesting.... Kirk
Post by: Bryan Adolphe on January 14, 2024, 10:57:27 AM
Post by: Kirkll on January 14, 2024, 12:32:25 PM
Unfortunately, my shop isn’t insulated very well, and keeping it warm enough to work out there is almost impossible at sub freezing temps. Everything that can freezer goes into a couple insulated rooms that I heat with light bulbs, and I stay in the house by the wood stove myself.
What have you got going there bro… Zebra wood, with an overlay thumb ledge?
Post by: Bryan Adolphe on January 14, 2024, 01:41:23 PM
Here I thought we had an arctic front going on at 18 degrees with 30 mph winds and sleet and snow covering the Portland area. I haven’t seen those kind of temps since I lived in Alaska.Yes, we were due for a cold snap it’s been a very mild winter so far the whole country needs snow or it’s gonna be awfully dry. Yes, a zebra riser with a Wenge beam I really don’t like the looks of the added thumb rests. This is only the second one I’ve done just winging it I do like the comfort in the grip with it , The first one I did without an accent, it was with a piece of that rosewood. I got you that bit me :biglaugh: Here’s a picture of the first one I did, again didn’t know what I was doing. Just did it. I tried to make this one blend in a bit with the grain ,no accent I kinda like the looks a little better.
Unfortunately, my shop isn’t insulated very well, and keeping it warm enough to work out there is almost impossible at sub freezing temps. Everything that can freezer goes into a couple insulated rooms that I heat with light bulbs, and I stay in the house by the wood stove myself.
What have you got going there bro… Zebra wood, with an overlay thumb ledge?
Post by: wood carver 2 on January 15, 2024, 04:48:05 PM
Dave.
Post by: Bryan Adolphe on January 15, 2024, 07:22:06 PM