2021 what did you do today?

[Carpdaddy]

What kind of wood you got there Carpdaddy?

Big hunk of Osage, it’s seen a lot of sunlight, so not as yellow as it once was.

[wood carver 2]

I haven’t been building bows lately, but I found time to turn up a couple of predator calls. I want to have a few ready for the next St. Judes auction.

Since I started turning wood, I’m using my short pieces that used to fill boxes.
I don’t throw away wood. Even small pieces.
Dave.

[Appalachian Hillbilly]

Someone gave me an old wood lathe. I have not played with it yet. Those calls look awesome! I like the black one! What wood is that.

[Shredd]

Nice bend on those limbs.

  Thanks Bue...

[Buemaker]

Calls look great.

[Appalachian Hillbilly]

Shred, I would love to see more of that bow build!

[wood carver 2]

Thanks guys. The black one is blackwood and green resin stabilized burlwood with maple, padauk and wenge accents.
It’s a good way to use up leftovers.
Dave.

[wood carver 2]

Here’s something else I worked on today.

It’s a Christmas gift for my niece. I made it with cherry and walnut with some kingwood to hold the strings.
Fun stuff, but I’m starting to get the itch to build a bow.
Dave.

[Shredd]

Shred, I would love to see more of that bow build!

Ok...  I will post some stuff...  Not gonna do a full build on this one...  Just making limbs... Besides it's pretty much all been seen before...

  Nice projects guys...

[Flem]

I tore meniscus in both my knees 40yrs ago. Opted not to have it repaired. Thats when I quit trail running and started hiking with sorbothane insoles. Took a while to heal initially, but have not given me much grief since then.
Wonder if the repair methods have changed much in 4 decades?

Bvas, go see an orthopedist that is also an athlete, if you can. You want them to know that future physical activity is very important.

[Bvas]

Flem. My surgeon wasn’t necessarily an athlete, but an active person.

Don’t know how they did it 40 years ago, but now it is done arthroscopic. Two little half inch incisions. One for camera and one to work in. Basically just go in and shave off the fuzzy parts of the tendon(after 6 months it was no longer a flap) and close it up.

Supposed to be 1-2 weeks recovery. We’ll see.

[Flem]

Nothing changed in 40yrs. Sounds like they have been spending some time inside your knee already.
Might  as well get it cleaned up. I'm sure the tools have improved, probably have all kind of micro plumbing and cleaning devices these days.

[Longcruise]

Probably the best and most up to date Ortho group in the country is this one.  https://www.vailhealth.org/services/orthopaedics

[Jeff Freeman]

I glued up my Christmas Longbow. 68" 42-45# straight.
 Black and White Ebony, Gabion Ebony and Amber Actionboo core. Boo was Flooring 🤣

[Bvas]

Nice Jeff.
Gonna be purty

[Appalachian Hillbilly]

Jeff that is going to be gorgeous!

[Buemaker]

Looks to be a nice one.

[bucknut]

Jeff, That'll be a beauty.  B & W Ebony is my favorite wood.

[mmattockx]

Black and White Ebony, Gabion Ebony and Amber Actionboo core.

I didn't know there was such a thing as B&W ebony. That's going to look great, look forward to seeing some pics when it's finished.


Mark

[Appalachian Hillbilly]

Our Christmas is tomorrow.  Got the last of the knives finished and made the last 2 holsters today.