Have been attending this event with much anticipation for each of the past 16 years. The number of genuine friends I have been privileged to make is both astounding and priceless. Many of the new friends are only seen once a year at this coveted event and sometimes years later.

I am genuinely blessed and hold the deepest appreciation for Twin Oaks continuously hosting such a magnificent trad event.

Thank you, Twin Oaks!!!

If you're interested in Black Widow, you might want to check back with them.  I just received an order from BW in a little less than 4 months, about the same lead time as Toelke.  Both Toelke and Black Widow are great to deal with.

You chose wisely with the Elkheart Magnum. Such a cool bow. 

Good luck on your hunt!

Nice Mike! What's the length on that bow?

x4 on Toelke.  Like Maclean said, they usually have a decent selection of bows in stock and custom turn-around is quick.  On top of that, Toelke bows are awesome to shoot - fast, quiet, stable, forgiving.

I remember people using oil to make cedars heavier.... the last few years ive been using min wax waterbased poly with an eco dipper,,, i use surewoods and run them through the dipper at least 5 times. 

Not sure if you knew but alcohol makes a good stain too, you can use food coloring, one color or mix and match,, 3 rivers sells them then clear poly over them.

Im definitely getting the G10 and bows with a small riser its mandatory with me now..... back in the day i remember matlock did lead-injected risers as a special option by mouth maybe because it was lead but you could say you wanted a 24 oz riser in yew,, G10 is the next best thing plus you can get a center shot bow or any riser cut you want.

I already see the next bow i want but im dropping that order at denton hill or buying it right there.

Its the 50" bow that really got me dialing greggs phone.

X3 on Toelke's longbows and turnaround time. Dan also has a steady list of inventory bows on his website. Unless you're left handed, then you'll have to order one ... speaking from experience.

It's a long wait, but worth it. It gives you plenty of time to think about wood choices, options like the different takedown systems, riser materials, draw weight, etc. One recommendation I will make, especially with the Elkheart Magnum, is the G10 I-beam in the riser. Takedown or not, the extra weight in the riser is well worth the upgrade.

A month after receiving my EHM, I got back on Gregg's list. That build is coming up very soon. His bows are that good.