[William Warren]

in reply to: Full length taper? #37501

Ed Zachary wrote: Using power tools, how does one go about forming a full length taper on a 32 inch long 23/64″ shaft? (23/64″ down to say 11/32″ or even 5/16″) Is a router needed with some sort of taper jig? Thanks

Ed
This can be accomplished with a small plane and sandpaper. You will need to determine how fast you want the taper and mark where the taper will end. Then begin taking very small amounts of wood working toward the knock end and turning the shaft to begin each stroke. This is hand work so eyeball it now and then to see that it is even. When you have your rough taper, finish with it sandpaper but be careful to not take too much too fast.
It may help to have V block to lay the shaft in while planing.
Duncan

[William Warren]

in reply to: Tough Hunt #37346

I’ve done some of that cold camping. Cold that is for NC!
Not too bad as long as the wind isn’t blowing and if you can keep a fire going. Never had to shovel out a place in the snow though!

[William Warren]

in reply to: Small Game #37251

frassettor wrote: Duncan …

Ted Fry at Raptor Archery made these for me. They do a good job, but no matter what I hitem with they still have enough life in them! They are tough little buggers! I make pot pies out of my squirrels! If you want the recipe please shoot me an e-mail and I will make sure you have it..

frassettor@yahoo.com

Most squirrels I’ve hit with rubber blunts have expired very quickly. I have yet to hit one with a judo or one of the game nabbers. Maybe tomorow!
Frassettor, feel free to PM me with your recipe.
My Aunt makes squirrel salad out of them. Just make your favorite chicken salad and use squirrel meat instead of the chicken.

[William Warren]

in reply to: Small Game #37250

Chris Shelton wrote: I thought about buying a chopper like your duncan so I could use them as flu flu’s:lol:, but I am serious. I shot 5.5 high backs once and they really really slowed me down! So I think I might seriously get either a chopper or more to use as “ground flu flu’s”

Just shot those high back bananas and they shoot straight and I did notice they were a little slower than my carbons but not as slow as a full size flu flu. That was from a 50# Predator.

[William Warren]

in reply to: Fixing my bow grip #35684

Cody,
I was comparing mine to my other recurves and it does have more palm swell than any bow I have had. I guess I will shoot it some first to see how I like it. That is if it will ever quit snowing and sleeting!
Duncan

[William Warren]

in reply to: Tough Hunt #35506

Rocks,
My hats off to you and your goat hunting friend!
Duncan

[William Warren]

in reply to: Fixing my bow grip #35492

Or whopped upside the head with a bow limb!
You are right that they have been in business awhile and I think the owner was making bows for Darton and has made bows for many years so I’m sure they know what they are doing.
I just got it this week and have not shot it yet. I plan to shoot though when the snow stops this afternoon. I did draw it a few times to see how smooth it was. First custom recurve I have owned.
The flexing is very, very slight and it has a black glass strip on the front of the riser, I’m not too worried about it but I probably will ask anyway.
Thanks, Duncan

[William Warren]

in reply to: Hello! #34940

Welcome Ed! Ah yes, the aiming fluid! Let’s don’t forget the shaft stretchers and a bucket of steam. 😀 With those anything is possible.

[William Warren]

in reply to: Fixing my bow grip #34896

Maybe the slight flexing is common to Predator bows. I am thinking I will contact them to see what they say. I was concerned a little when I felt it for the same reason Hiram mentioned. Just never felt that in other recurves.
Don’t think I could lay a rasp to that beautiful bacote!

[William Warren]

in reply to: Tough Hunt #34884

Certainly a hunt at altitude is tough even if you have prepared for it but sometimes there are other challenges that can make an otherwise ordinary hunt tough. There is the mental factor. Plays an important role in our confidence.
Here is a pic of a buck I took at a time that my confidence had been shaken by losing a couple of animals and I was beginning to seriously doubt that I should continue to bow hunt. On top of that, the buck was chasing a doe and had stopped broadside in front of me, attention fixed on the doe, as I released the arrow he went after the doe again and I can’t describe the feeling I had when I saw my arrow strike him in the ham. His haunches dropped to the ground but he regained his footing and walked off with my arrow protruding from his ham. To my amazement and releif moments later he was kicking on his side, the femoral artery cut by my Bear Razorhead which had penetrated both hams. These animals are so unpedictable.

And then there can be physical limitations that we may have that can make things tough for us. Here is a pic of the last deer I took with the muzzleloader. This was 3 years after lung surgery but I went and rattled him in to 15 paces and placed a .45 roundball in his neck dropping him in his tracks. Then I dragged him out and got him home all by myself. I was proud of that day but I knew I could not keep doing that safely.

Not to discount those who have pursued game at altitude or packed game out many miles because I know it is physically challenging. I drug the hair off my first deer because I was as far back in the Nat forest as I could get!

Duncan

[William Warren]

in reply to: Enough for Elk?????? #33691

From my perspective of one who has not hunted elk and the opportunity to do so would quite possibly be a once in a lifetime event, I would not hesitate to use the most effective equipment that I could handle. Knowing that my access to elk hunting is limited, I could not take the chance on anything less. The only thing worse than going home empty handed after an expensive hunt, is going home empty handed because an animal was lost.
For these reasons I would follow Doc an Dave’s advice if it were me.

[William Warren]

in reply to: Custom building a 2 piece stainless steel broadhead #33648

Hey Daniel,
I’m hoping you are just still waiting on those custom made ferules! Hope you are not all snowed in up there!:D
Duncan

[William Warren]

in reply to: Fixing my bow grip #33628

Cody,
Mine is 50# @ 28″ and the handle is small compared to my other recurves. But my other recurves are standard models with standard handles. The Predators are made by a custom builder so that could be the difference. I just feel the riser flexing when I draw it. Have not shot it yet but hope to finish setting it up this week end.
Duncan

[William Warren]

in reply to: back quiver pattern #33618

nybubba,
You are actually seeing 1 back quiver and 2 side/stalker quivers hung together. Not a double barrel. I liked this pattern so well I made 3 of them. My son has the 3rd one. It can be worn like a back quiver but arrows can be taken from the rear instead of over the back. For left or right hand just position the strap on the side that works for you. I made the strap 2 peice with adjustment holes. Put some deer antler and turkey feather here and there for decoration. Should last a life time.
Duncan

[William Warren]

in reply to: back quiver pattern #32601

nybubba,
Sorry to hear about the miniscus. Hope you heal quickly.
I made some back/side quivers a few years ago that have an opening mid way to take arrows out from the side. It can be used like a normal back quiver or a stalker style quiver. There are some pics over on the bowyers bench forum, hand made bow quiver thread. I did make a pattern in case I ever need to make another one. I’ll be glad to send you the dimensions or a copy of the pattern. It is just my take on a popular design. All you need is a hole puncher, awl, scissors and some leather laces and leather for the quiver. Let me know and I’ll find my pattern.
Duncan

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