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in reply to: String maker suggestions #35677

Cameron, you’re the man! It looks fancier than what I had, which was brown and cream. I’m looking forwad to getting the old girl strung up again. Another thing I forgot to mention is that the old string broke at the loop. I’ll need to check the string knocks for roughness, although at first glance, they seem ok. Thanks again, Cameron!

[lbman77]

in reply to: String maker suggestions #35520

Cameron, a very generous offer, thank you. PM sent.

[lbman77]

in reply to: String maker suggestions #34789

Ok, so I forgot to say that I have a glass laminate longbow about 30 years old. I think it has tigerwood laminated limbs, but I’m not sure. Anyway, I’ll check out the suggestions on string makers. I’ll end up doing a Google search, since the latest TB didn’t have any string makers advertized.

Cameron, I’ll be making my strings in due time. I’m looking forward to making more and more of my own gear. Until then, I’ll have to buy strings :D. Until then, know that apartment living is for the birds!

Thanks for the replies, all.

Rich

[lbman77]

in reply to: String maker suggestions #34363

Dave and Smith, thanks for the reply.

Dave: I’m concerned about using fast flight on my bow, since it doesn’t have tip reinforcement. I take it that it hasn’t been a problem for you, though. Also, who makes your strings? Maybe I missed it in your post, so I’ll look again. My memory seems to be getting pretty short these days!

Smith: I’ll check out your suggestions. Thank you!

Rich

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in reply to: EFOC arrow setup #34300

Doc,

Thanks for the reply. I was thinking along the lines of what you had mentioned. I was going to start tuning today, but my bow string broke, so I guess it waits till I get a replacement, since I’m not making my own….yet.

Thanks again Doc. I’ll keep you posted on my results.

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in reply to: On The Wild Edge #25697

Boy, am I glad I ran across this thread! From the sounds of Dave’s books, he’s leading the lifestyle I’ve only dreamt of! I did grow up putting wood in a stove, as well as the necessary gathering thereof. Not to mention having to be somewhat self sufficient, having grown up as one of the ” po folk”. But that was all in the city. Fishing with my granddad as a kid helped with my love of the outdoors, and I never wanted to leave the lakes we would frequent. Now that I’m a dad, I’m introducing my kids to the “wilds” and they have a blast, always asking to go again. I’ll be picking up some of your books Dave. Some day I’ll live my dream….some day.:lol:

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in reply to: Bow Question #17996

SBowhunter,

I believe you’re talking about Bear Hair or similar on your bow. It’s there to keep things quiet as the arrow moves along the rest when shot. If you plan on using your bow to hunt, I’d leave it or replace it if it’s worn. Also check your knock height, then shoot away.

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in reply to: JD Berry long bow #16930

Duncan,

I see that this is an old post (I’m cruising the forum, seeing what I can kick up), but I thought I’d comment anyway.

I have met Jim Berry personally. He lives in a small town about 20 miles from where I grew up in eastern Washington State. I’d never heard of him until I was pointed his direction by a guy at one of the local archey shops.

My story goes something like this: in the late 90s, I’d found a used longbow at a garage sale, a RH 63# Martin something-or-other, and hauled it away for $25. I shot it for a little while, never getting the kind of accuracy I felt the bow was capable of, my skills, or lack thereof, notwithstanding. I had taken it to the above-mentioned bow shop and queried the guy behind the counter. Apparently, he didn’t know anything about tuning a one-stringer, and pointed me to Mr. Barry. I called Jim and he invited me out to his shop. So, my then-best buddy and I drove west to his little burg, and met Jim.

He’s an interesting guy with lots of stories! We went out to his little shop, where we got a tour. He showed us his kiln, limb presses, and some bows in progress. He then asked to see my bow, and immediately noticed that the lower limb (if I remember correctly) was out of alignment. He said that he had seen several production bows with that type of problem. He suggested that I cut it down 2″, from 68″ to 66″, as that would reduce the effect of the misaligned lower limb. He also suggested that a trapezoidal shape be given to the limbs, but I can’t remember why. So, I handed bow to bowyer and watched him work. When he was finished with the bow work, he put his name and “re-crafted by” with the new lenght and 63# draw weight on the lower limb. A new string was needed (obviously), so he guided me through the task of string making, saying jokingly “you don’t expect me to do all the work for you, do you?” After the work was done, we had a brew and swapped (mostly true) stories for an hour or so.

Those couple of hours were my first foray into the “who” of traditional archery, and almost 20 years later, I look back on it and smile.

[lbman77]

in reply to: Lower Bow Weights, The Ashby Report and Whitetail Hunting. #15625

Hi Steve,

This is my first post in this forum. I’m hoping not to ramble too much, but knowing me the way I do, I most likely will, so I’ll apologize in advance.

I ran across this thread after joining recently and found it keenly appropriate, since, over the years, there has been a LOT of hype centering around the “high speed/ low drag” archery setups (read: more technology is better).

I have always been interested in archery, toying with it at a tender age on visitations to my dad in Oregon. Around 15 years ago, I acquired a used longbow (63# @ 28″) at a garage sale, purchased some wood arrows and points, and proceeded to fling wood downrange. At the time, I had only a rudementary understanding of spine, but no understanding whatsoever of how to properly tune a bow, and what sorts of things, like arrow length and point weight, do to arrow flight. Through regular practice, however, I as able to hit a 3d foam deer accurately out to 30 yards or so. I went Elk hunting that fall, but never got a shot at one. My previous hunting experiences started when I was 14, and I took my first and only deer, a doe, with a borrowed Remington Model 700 .308 rifle, as well as hunts with my brother in high school, and a good friend (he and his wife and I are still good friends to this day) in my early 20s, all gun hunting.

Fast forwad a couple of years and I found myself deeply entrenched in life, with work, marriage, kids, and a, now ex, wife who was not understanding at all of my interests that took me away from home. Interests like archery, hunting, and general love for, and indeed, need for, regular forays into the great and theraputic outdoors. So, to keep the peace, I gave up those interests, but never forgot them. How does one forget that which is such a part of who they are?

Now, 12 years, 3 kids, cross country move for my current job (WA to TX), and 1 divorce later, I have once again dusted off that old bow. This time, however, I’ll be doing it from a completely different, hopefully more educated, mindset.

Getting to the point of discussion, I have always believed that a heavier arrow, although slower, would penetrate better than a faster, lighter arrow. I had nothing to back up my theory except experiences gained in life and various jobs. When I came across the Ashby reports, his research seemed to confirm what I have thought since I started seriously shooting 15 years ago, at least as far as total arrow weight goes. The rest of the Good Dr.’s findings simply made sense. Having used nothing but a 2 blade, double bevel broadhead and no bow kills to my credit, other than a foam target, I am really looking forward to playing around with different arrow setups and being a student of this wonderful world of traditional archery. What’s even more exciting is that my kids (2 boys, 11 and 4, and daughter, 9), have all expressed an interest! I hope to, some day, go afield with all 3 to chase whatever we can, but more importantly, help them see the value of a different type of lifestyle, a lifestyle not so fast paced and technology-driven.

Also, Steve, I’m curious to know what you found in your research.

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