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Offline crumrw

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Acquired a bow!!
« on: March 02, 2009, 10:21:00 AM »
I finally got a recurve AND got rid of my compound. I got a PSE Kingfisher in a trade.  It's a little beat up and has a little rust on the bolts, but it shoots and I am slowly getting acclimated to it.  My compound I gave to a good friend of mine who wants to do some hog hunting this year.  He was able to find me a temporary job after I got laid in December.  Great guy and hopefully after this year I can ween him off the compound and get him into trad as well.  

Question, the arrows I'm shooting are I think (based on what I've read) spined a little high for the bow.  Is there a way I can reduce the spine to accommodate a bow 5-10 lbs. less?

Question 2, I'm thinking about building my own matching bows for my fiance and I.  I'm a little nervous because it would kill me if I made something that blew up on her ( less concerned about my own safety).  Is there a solid tutorial that trumps the rest in this area?...or, is there anyone in the Austin area that might be able to show me a few pointers?

Thanks guys.  I am a learning flintknapper and would be happy to trade for some help.
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Offline crumrw

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Re: Acquired a bow!!
« Reply #1 on: March 02, 2009, 10:23:00 AM »
haha, I meant "laid off" by the way.  Always proof read.
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Offline NorthernCaliforniaHunter

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Re: Acquired a bow!!
« Reply #2 on: March 02, 2009, 10:43:00 AM »
LOL   :knothead:
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Offline reddogge

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Re: Acquired a bow!!
« Reply #3 on: March 02, 2009, 10:48:00 AM »
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He was able to find me a temporary job after I got laid in December.
Some guys have all the luck!
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Offline LoneWolf

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Re: Acquired a bow!!
« Reply #4 on: March 02, 2009, 10:49:00 AM »
LOL crumrw, I knew what you meant, but it was funny to read.  Lots of good tutorials in the how to section.  George and Mickey both have great build alongs on their sites.  Plus this bunch around here can help out alot in every steps of the process.
Yu going to build matching selfbows?
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Offline Whip

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Re: Acquired a bow!!
« Reply #5 on: March 02, 2009, 11:00:00 AM »
Excuse me while I wipe the tears from my eyes  :biglaugh:    :biglaugh:    :biglaugh:  

There that's better!

Enjoy you bow!
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Offline crumrw

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Re: Acquired a bow!!
« Reply #6 on: March 02, 2009, 11:11:00 AM »
Lonewolf,

Not sure yet.  I might try board bows first, but this is my last semester at UT and I have access to an awesome wood shop so I was thinking about maybe trying a trilam or some kind of backed bow.  Maybe hickory backed ipe or something.

Rick
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Re: Acquired a bow!!
« Reply #7 on: March 02, 2009, 11:28:00 AM »
Yup, I bet next December can't get here quick enough.... It's like waiting for hunting season opener...it too happens only once a year.   :biglaugh:      :biglaugh:  

Just kidding!!  

Congrats on finally making the switch, and best of luck you!!!
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Offline crumrw

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Re: Acquired a bow!!
« Reply #8 on: March 02, 2009, 11:34:00 AM »
Over and under,

Well I'm gettin' married in July so hopefully there will be a summer season this year,haha!
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Re: Acquired a bow!!
« Reply #9 on: March 02, 2009, 11:36:00 AM »
:pray:    :pray:  

  :biglaugh:    :biglaugh:
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Offline trapperDave

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Re: Acquired a bow!!
« Reply #10 on: March 02, 2009, 11:42:00 AM »
:biglaugh:    :biglaugh:    :biglaugh:
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Offline MI_Bowhunter

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Re: Acquired a bow!!
« Reply #11 on: March 02, 2009, 01:48:00 PM »
Congrats on both counts.   LOL     :biglaugh:
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Offline kadbow

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Re: Acquired a bow!!
« Reply #12 on: March 02, 2009, 07:24:00 PM »
To answer one of your questions, you can put heavier points on your arrows to weaken the spine.

Sorry/happy for you with regards to your December situation.
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Offline deadpool

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Re: Acquired a bow!!
« Reply #13 on: March 02, 2009, 07:37:00 PM »
I can....i cant stop laughing!!! lmaoooooo

oh man that made my day!!!!

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Offline Bob Sarrels

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Re: Acquired a bow!!
« Reply #14 on: March 02, 2009, 08:52:00 PM »
Crum,  I am here in Austin and am personal friends with a guy named Arvin Weave.  He builds one of the best selfbow I have shot and I think he does tutorials.  Give me a call and I can lead you to him.   Bob   512 940 3098
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Offline crumrw

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Re: Acquired a bow!!
« Reply #15 on: March 03, 2009, 02:30:00 PM »
Hey thanks Bob, I'll try and give him a call by the end of the week.

Rick
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Offline WildmanSC

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Re: Acquired a bow!!
« Reply #16 on: March 03, 2009, 03:30:00 PM »
crum,

If you want to try your hand at a laminated glass bow, Mr Sarrels can probably give you a tip or two.  He builds some mighty fine bows.  I think a glass laminated bow would probably be the safest bow for your fiancee to shoot.

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Offline DngrsDan

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Re: Acquired a bow!!
« Reply #17 on: March 03, 2009, 10:38:00 PM »
crum,
in the Build-along section there is an OUTSTANDING build along:
 http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=40;t=000100

It's very well done. So much so even I am tempted to give it a try!
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Offline crumrw

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Re: Acquired a bow!!
« Reply #18 on: March 04, 2009, 10:44:00 AM »
DngrsDan,

That build along is great.  I have access to a planer, jointer, thickness sander, table saw and band saw so I should be able to make so lams.  Maybe I'll give it a try.  Hey Bob, do you know where I can pick up some wood in small quantities?...such as ipe, hickory, osage, etc.

Thanks guys for the advice,
Rick
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Re: Acquired a bow!!
« Reply #19 on: March 04, 2009, 06:45:00 PM »
Friends don't let friends...

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