[William Warren]

in reply to: Just like a bad penny… #62867

Yea, Patrick! Glad you’re back!:D

[William Warren]

in reply to: Hammock #60718

I’ve not used the covered units but I had some pocket hammocks I used in warm weather at the lake when fishing. When we got tired we just found a good spot with a breeze to spend the night. We’d be up at first light fishing again.

[William Warren]

in reply to: Top 10 Tools of the Beginning Bowyer #60710

DiGi wrote: What are the top 10 tools a beginning bowyer needs to start out with? Also, where would one obtain these tools?

I got most of mine in hardware stores but you can often find good deals at flea markets and junk shops. Might just need cleaning and a good sharpening.

[William Warren]

in reply to: No To Traditional Hunting? #60701

Clay Hayes wrote: I propose a year round stick and stone season. If your weapons are made by you from sticks, stones, bone, hide, etc. then you’re good to go:D OK, maybe we’ll lay off for a few weeks durring calving season:wink:

Not a bad idea. There should be no season for this. You could just hunt this way anytime since it is so hard to do most people would not even try so the impact on game would be minimal and look, poachers are going to poach no matter what the season so that is a ridiculous reason not to allow hunting. All natural materials, all made by you, no season, hunt when you want to. Sounds reasonable to me.

[William Warren]

in reply to: How do you find your arrows? #59524

Don’t have too much high grass here but dead leaves can hide an arrow. But the yard rake usually turns ’em up. I imagine high grass would be tough to find an arrow in.

[William Warren]

in reply to: Idaho Feral Pigs #59496

runamuck wrote: I’ve been hearing rumors that there are feral pigs in Idaho now. Fish and Game says all one needs is a Hunting license to hunt them. Does anyone know where these pigs are located at?

Thanks

runamuck,

After reading Robin’s post it is clear that you must do your duty for Idaho. Now go and do your worst on those pigs for they can and will do theirs on the local environment. Time is of the essence! 😀

Duncan

[William Warren]

in reply to: Top 10 Tools of the Beginning Bowyer #59483

George,
I have the surform too but I always seem to grab the 4 way for some reason. Also I should have mentioned the spoke shave too. I have a Stanley but mt favorite is one I got at an antique shop. The steel in that one only responds to the stone for sharpening. It is a little harder than most blades.

Duncan

[William Warren]

in reply to: Cresting – anyone do it without a machine? #58369

Limb,
Those arrows look great and I like to hand spin mine too. I agree it gives ’em character.
The 2-tone stain idea was something I saw on that other forum in a build-a-long, beleive it was Stumpkiller’s thread. He uses Sharpie pens and paint pens for his crest. I’ve made a new set but I’ve got to get around to cresting them between all the honey-dos.
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Ooops, forgot Stumpkiller already showed off his handy work earlier, lookin’ good Stump.

Duncan

[William Warren]

in reply to: Cresting – anyone do it without a machine? #56310

LimbLover wrote: These are great Duncan! Did you chop those magnum feathers?

Limb,
I did not chop those although I now have a chopper. Those are the last of a large quantity I bought back in the 90’s. Wish I could remember the name of the mail order outfit I got them from. The quality was very good.
Duncan

[William Warren]

in reply to: short longbow recommendation #56292

The leftover stock from the Kzoo show proved irrestiable to me. I got the left hand, 50# Super Shrew. Though not as short as Dave’s Shrew Calssics, it is short for a longbow. It shoots great but I am going to add a bow quiver. I beleive it will add just enough weight if I get a 4 arrow strap on. It is naturally camo’ed with the muted and darkened wood combination, finished with a flat finish. The curly grain jumps out when the light hits it just so. Pretty, in my opinion. Anyway, good choice for a short longbow.

[William Warren]

in reply to: Cresting – anyone do it without a machine? #48432

I use latex too. These are by hand, no machine. I did buy some decent brushes from the art store.

[William Warren]

in reply to: A Little Old Skool #48407

Very nice work. I’m working on some cane arrows for my self bow and I like the self knock and trade point. 8)

[William Warren]

in reply to: Wind check feather #39133

I like the squared off look of the turkey breast feather. I strip the down off so that what is left looks like a triangle. I tie it to a length of serving and let it hang from the upper string loop of my bow. I use other feathers too. I found where something killed a flicka. Picked up a few of the yellow and black feathers to use for wind checks.

[William Warren]

in reply to: Some Field Time… #39118

Thanks for taking us for a walk in your woods:D

[William Warren]

in reply to: Pen Advice #32866

India ink is indeliable when dry on paper. I don’t know how it would work on a bow finish, I have not tried it. A cheap way to find out is to get a bottle of black and a crow quill pen and try it on some test wood. India ink comes in a range of colors. A more expensive pen would be the refillable Rapidographs. I have a few that I use for drawing. A drawback of the Rapidographs is they will clog up if not kept meticulously clean. Not a worry with the crow quill. The crow quill just wears out quicker and you have to dip alot to keep it full, but one dip will probably do what you are wanting to do.

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