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Re: Winter Projects
« Reply #20 on: January 31, 2016, 10:51:00 PM »
Some great work there! I can't tell from the pics but your bow stringer looks like it's just tied to the leather. If so I'd be worried of the leather giving away with hunting weight bows. Most bow stringer like that (which I prefer) has the string go up around and back to make a loop over the bow limb. Sorry if I'm wrong on the pic!
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Re: Winter Projects
« Reply #21 on: February 01, 2016, 04:59:00 AM »
LC,

You are right.  I thought about that after I made it and saw the leather stretching some, so sometime I need to run the loop up over and secure it in place.  Ill get around to it before too long.
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Re: Winter Projects
« Reply #22 on: February 01, 2016, 07:53:00 AM »
If photo bucket wasn't such a PIA I'd post a pic of a template that that I use. It's basically T shaped and folds over loop of string. However it takes a pretty stout leather as the leather is what keeps the bow limb from poking through the loop and sliding down the limb. I wouldn't doubt there is a build along somewhere or even a You tube on it. I even customize it so one limb tip is smaller than the other so you can easily slip string in limb grooves. Like I said I much prefer this type stringer rather than the wedge that pulls on the limb.

Once again terrific work! I try to make as much of my own stuff as possible or end up customizing pretty much everything I own. This winter I've made (7) 440C hunter knives and sheaths, did a European mount of my bow killed 8pt, processed some turkey wings into fletching and made a electro etch machine for knife marking. I also do my own taxidermy, make my own recurves, strings, etc Winter is when I fire up the wood burner in my garage and make stuff. Summer times there is too much to do outside!
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Re: Winter Projects
« Reply #23 on: February 01, 2016, 09:19:00 AM »
Larry, Rob and all the creators on here- awesome work- love reading about folks building their own gear.
there is sooo much more to this way of life than just making the bows- even though i love the bow building, but all the other small projects are awesome. well done all.

we should start a thread exclusively for making other gear- (besides the bows- as the bench covers that very well).
buildalongs or just pics of other bow related projects.

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Re: Winter Projects
« Reply #24 on: February 17, 2016, 09:17:00 PM »
I finally got a string on my Morrison Dakota.

I went got some B50 from Tom Parsons at Kimsha archery and made a string.  It only took me about 6 tries but I got one that seems to work.

Anyone have any tips on hitting your string length the first time? Is there a string LENGTH jig? It shouldnt be too hard to figure one out.

Also, since my string has stretched I put some extra twists in it.  Can I twist it too much? Everyones string will be different, so it will start with different amounts of twist.  But I found out today that if there isnt enough twist, the whole thing will unravel.  Or should I just stick to what is working?
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Re: Winter Projects
« Reply #25 on: February 17, 2016, 11:34:00 PM »
I made this side stalker style quiver and armguard set with an antler handled file knife(blade made by Hickory Bill, I added the handle)for the PA Christmas Exchange...
 

...and this brief case/shoulder bag for a coworker...
 

 

 
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Re: Winter Projects
« Reply #26 on: February 18, 2016, 03:50:00 AM »
very nice Pat!- nice stitching- love the combo of double stitching and the buck stitching!!

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Re: Winter Projects
« Reply #27 on: February 18, 2016, 07:16:00 AM »
Nice looking work Gents.
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« Reply #28 on: February 18, 2016, 03:44:00 PM »
Wayne, saddle stitch for strength, running(buck) stitching for support. I have almost 20 hours in stitching it that one bag and strap...but stitching is like therapy to me.
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Re: Winter Projects
« Reply #29 on: February 18, 2016, 04:06:00 PM »
i hear you my friend, a mildly sedative effect. you are correct, it is like therapy   :)  
do you use a stitching horse/pony and awl and two needles, or one of the "speedy stitchers" .

your project looks very well planned and executed- really like the knife too!!

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« Reply #30 on: February 18, 2016, 07:50:00 PM »
I punch the holes with a stitching chisel then use 2 needles, one on each end of the thread to go through same hole from either side, pull tight and go to the next. The stitching chisel make evenly spaced stitching holes. I do use am awl also but only for hard to get to places.
 I have a stitching horse a friend built back in the mid 1970's when I started doing leather work.
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Re: Winter Projects
« Reply #31 on: February 18, 2016, 11:16:00 PM »
Pat, I think that shoulder bag would be good to use out in the woods.  Looks like theres space for a days supplies/gear plus the small pockets would work nice for other doodads one may use.  So about my next leather project...
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Re: Winter Projects
« Reply #32 on: February 18, 2016, 11:16:00 PM »
Pat, I think that shoulder bag would be good to use out in the woods.  Looks like theres space for a days supplies/gear plus the small pockets would work nice for other doodads one may use.  So about my next leather project...
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Kimsha 'Boo Bow 56#
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Re: Winter Projects
« Reply #33 on: February 19, 2016, 09:21:00 AM »
I'd design it a little different for outdoor use. It's a bit too bulky for that.
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Re: Winter Projects
« Reply #34 on: February 19, 2016, 10:40:00 AM »
Nice work! I have always wanted to try doing some work with leather and this might have started a spark. Thanks guys

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Re: Winter Projects
« Reply #35 on: February 19, 2016, 01:28:00 PM »
Steve, leatherwork is not difficult or hard to do once you learn a few techniques.
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