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Offline Jmack80

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Newbie - First Post
« on: May 18, 2013, 06:44:00 PM »
Hi All,
I found this site a few months ago, finally getting a minute to drop a line and say hi.  

I'm a longtime bow hunter who has shot mostly compound with release, but completely instinctive.   After my most recent compound became out of commission, I've decided to make the leap and go full traditional.  

A good friend of mine built me an Osage (I think) long bow.   At this point, I'm at a complete loss for getting it setup.    

Any suggestions on where I attach the arrow rest?   This thing is completely raw, and 63 7/16" long (unstrung).

My friend shoots them without a rest using his hand, but I'd like to maintain some kind of consistency at first.   Any tips or advice would be much appreciated.

I can't seem to get the photo input to work, but here's a link to my skydrive.

  http://sdrv.ms/10aDbro    

Looking forward to this!
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Re: Newbie - First Post
« Reply #1 on: May 18, 2013, 06:46:00 PM »
Welcome
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Offline Bjorn

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Re: Newbie - First Post
« Reply #2 on: May 18, 2013, 07:03:00 PM »
Ask your friend where he intended the arrow pass to be-it can vary, you can then glue something there. A golf tee cut in half works-whatever. Good to see you here and all the best.
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Offline Izzy

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Re: Newbie - First Post
« Reply #3 on: May 18, 2013, 07:36:00 PM »
Look into a floppy rest. There should be a thread here somewhere. Mickey lotz posted the thread way back when.
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Re: Newbie - First Post
« Reply #4 on: May 18, 2013, 07:57:00 PM »
Welcome to Tradgand from one Marylander to another..
 Which part of Maryland you live?
  Keefers <><
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Re: Newbie - First Post
« Reply #5 on: May 18, 2013, 08:26:00 PM »
Welcome from Maine.
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Re: Newbie - First Post
« Reply #6 on: May 19, 2013, 02:51:00 AM »
Welcome.
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Re: Newbie - First Post
« Reply #7 on: May 19, 2013, 06:54:00 AM »
Welcome!
This a great site with a lot of knowledge and experience at your finger tips.
I a most certain you will enjoy it and find yourself visiting often.
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Re: Newbie - First Post
« Reply #8 on: May 19, 2013, 07:53:00 AM »
It's always a pleasure to see someone taking their 1st steps on their traditional journey.

Welcome to the cyber campfire.

It sounds like your starting off with a selfbow and it is my experience that those dudes are super quiet.

I'd love to see pictures of it... some action shots would be great as well.

I tried to access your link but it says I need to sign in with a password.

God bless,Mudd
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Re: Newbie - First Post
« Reply #9 on: May 19, 2013, 07:54:00 AM »
:wavey:
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Offline T-Bowhunter

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Re: Newbie - First Post
« Reply #10 on: May 19, 2013, 08:38:00 AM »
Welcome from Florida!    :archer:
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« Reply #11 on: May 19, 2013, 09:07:00 AM »
Welcome, from the thumb of Michigan !   :wavey:    :wavey:
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Re: Newbie - First Post
« Reply #12 on: May 19, 2013, 11:51:00 AM »
Welcome    :thumbsup:
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Re: Newbie - First Post
« Reply #13 on: May 19, 2013, 07:30:00 PM »
Welcome from Central Texas!  Are you within bow range of any crooked politicians?  Lol  Nevermind............
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Re: Newbie - First Post
« Reply #14 on: May 19, 2013, 08:00:00 PM »
Welcome to the trad world. It IS addictive. The only self bow I've ever shot was less than whisper quiet. I just don't have the patience right now to build one.
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« Reply #15 on: May 19, 2013, 08:51:00 PM »
Welcome from Middle Georgia!
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Re: Newbie - First Post
« Reply #16 on: May 19, 2013, 09:27:00 PM »
Welcome to tradgang. You may really get into traditional equipment. This is a great spot for good information.
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Offline monsterbuck

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Re: Newbie - First Post
« Reply #17 on: May 19, 2013, 09:29:00 PM »
Welcome to the Gang!! God bless.
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Offline Jmack80

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Re: Newbie - First Post
« Reply #18 on: May 20, 2013, 08:22:00 PM »
Thanks for all of the warm welcomes.  I'm in Southern MD (Chesapeake Beach) and unfortunately I am within bow range of many corrupt politicians...starting with our Governor!  Anyway...

Attempt #2 at some pictures:

 

 

 

 

It is a self-bow so I know I'm jumping right into the deep end, but I since I've been shooting compound instinctively for years, I'm hoping it'll help ease the pain at bit.

Unfortunately, my friend who built it isn't much for any type of tech specs.  I asked him where to setup for a rest and he told me where ever I want.  HA!  He also picks up whatever old arrow he finds in the garage and brings home a deer every year.  Amazing stuff.  

I did some research and most people recommend putting the arrow rest about 2" above center.   I figured that's where I start and play with it from there.  

Any recommendations on what I clean/treat this thing with to keep it from drying out too much?

Thanks again.
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Re: Newbie - First Post
« Reply #19 on: May 20, 2013, 08:27:00 PM »
Welcome to the gang! I'll defer any advice about selfbows to the guys that shoot them.

Good luck with it!

Bisch
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