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Offline Raf

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Newbie here
« on: October 03, 2013, 06:23:00 PM »
Hi all! How is everyone doing? I'm a newbie to archery. I've never hunted or shot a bow until recently(testing recureves to find the correct draw) and do not own my own bow yet (Debating on getting a samick sage or building a selfbow).

I have always been fascinated by traditional archery and was thinking about building my first self bow. After some research, I ordered Jim Hamm's Bowyer's Bible Vol. 1-4.

I am located in Kansas City and am not sure where to start with acquiring the right wood to start. Many recommend against Osage Orange because it requires chasing down a growth ring and go with hickory instead. What do you all think?

Thanks in advance, I have a lot to learn but it is going to be an awesome adventure!

Raf
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Offline threeunder

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Re: Newbie here
« Reply #1 on: October 03, 2013, 06:44:00 PM »
I'm not the guy to talk to about self-bows, but welcome to Tradgang....it is an awesome place.
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Offline Hot Hap

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Re: Newbie here
« Reply #2 on: October 03, 2013, 06:50:00 PM »
Hi there-Hap
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Offline legends1

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Re: Newbie here
« Reply #3 on: October 03, 2013, 06:51:00 PM »
Welcome to the gang. My wife's family lives in Great Bend Kansas.
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Offline joe ashton

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Re: Newbie here
« Reply #4 on: October 03, 2013, 07:09:00 PM »
welcome....
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Offline Sirius Black

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Re: Newbie here
« Reply #5 on: October 03, 2013, 07:11:00 PM »
Welcome!
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Offline VictoryHunter

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Re: Newbie here
« Reply #6 on: October 03, 2013, 07:13:00 PM »
Welcome to the gang!
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Offline wooddamon1

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Re: Newbie here
« Reply #7 on: October 03, 2013, 08:29:00 PM »
Welcome, check out "The Bowyer's Bench" forum on the main forum page for answers about self bows.   :campfire:
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Offline wigeon

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Re: Newbie here
« Reply #8 on: October 03, 2013, 08:41:00 PM »
Welcome
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Offline Todd Alexander

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Re: Newbie here
« Reply #9 on: October 03, 2013, 08:49:00 PM »
Pull up a seat
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Offline JAG

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Re: Newbie here
« Reply #10 on: October 03, 2013, 09:28:00 PM »
Welcome!
My first bow was an Osage Charcter/Spirit Bow, crooked limbs and all!  No one told me I couldn't build it, and its still shooting many years later.  Oh I've had failures since, but most were due to rushing the bow.  Just take your time and go slow.  When you feel rushed or antsy about it, just put it up for a while.  Come back and work it when all feels right.
Jusnt my 2 cents.
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Offline AkDan

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Re: Newbie here
« Reply #11 on: October 03, 2013, 09:46:00 PM »
Buy a semi finished stave.  The rings already chased and she's ready to start shaping and tillering.    Look up Gary Davis.
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Online goingoldskool

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Re: Newbie here
« Reply #12 on: October 03, 2013, 09:56:00 PM »
I know that you're in KS, but there is an article in this month's Missouri Conservationist about building self bows with some good info...  track somebody down on this side of the river and give it a look...

Besides that....

WELCOME!

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Offline TroutGuide

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Re: Newbie here
« Reply #13 on: October 03, 2013, 10:43:00 PM »
Welcome.  Had my first hunt today with my first self-bow, Osage. No kill but a great hunt. No harm in buying a used bow on the cheap to get started and then focusing on building one yourself.  It's all fun. Head over to the bowyers bench and they will get you on the right track. Should be lots of Osage near you.
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Online durp

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Re: Newbie here
« Reply #14 on: October 03, 2013, 10:44:00 PM »
WELCOME...enjoy the ride.
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Offline LB_hntr

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Re: Newbie here
« Reply #15 on: October 04, 2013, 12:32:00 AM »
welcome! great people and great advise here.
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Offline Raf

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Re: Newbie here
« Reply #16 on: October 04, 2013, 06:28:00 PM »
thanks for the warm welcome guys! Looking forward to learning a lot from everyone!

Rodd, I am actually from Kansas City MO and moved to Overland Park, KS recently but all of my family are in MO. I was actually reading the MO conservation mag, its a great article really!
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Offline b.glass

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Re: Newbie here
« Reply #17 on: October 05, 2013, 06:34:00 AM »
x2 on checking out "The Bowery's Bench". I bought a cheap recurve to play with when working on my first bow. Getting a partially worked bow is a good idea too.

Welcome!
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Offline tkytrac

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Re: Newbie here
« Reply #18 on: October 05, 2013, 06:51:00 AM »
Welcome to traditional archery. You will have a great time w/your new sport but we should warn you it is addictive.
Hickory was indeed easier for me, but doesn't mean you can't take on osage. Do your homework and hook up w/ a bowyer. They are good people.
If you know someone in the Michigan Longbow Association, we've been running a step by step series in STICKTALK magazine by Matt Wirwicki on making a longbow. Very informative.
Good luck and have fun!
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Offline rick7

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Re: Newbie here
« Reply #19 on: October 05, 2013, 08:22:00 AM »
welcome aboard
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