[Mark Turton]

in reply to: brace height question #15807

Hi, I would start with a minimum brace height of about 6 inches but guess you need more like seven. Shoot a few arrows at that and see how it performs.

Alternatively drop Clay or one of the other bowmakers a line.

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Cane/bamboo arrows #13558

Poplar was once widely used but the only folks I know using it now are re-enactment types. It has quite a lot of taper and is heavy when compared with cedar.

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Hi Everyone #13216

Hi Mike, welcome aboard.
Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Got snow? #63207

North Carolina Tug o War team in training:D

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Let's build a selfbow #62046

Clay, an excellent buildalong great to see the whole thing from stave to a shooting bow, I appreciate the effort it must take not only to make the bow but to document it also.

Good luck with the moose tag and looking forward to the trophy picture.

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Flemish strings #62032

Well it’s taken about a month, getting up courage and rereading all the posts but I finally did the deed and made a bow string:D (two really but I’m only admitting to one) and it’s not to shabby.

Found where I was having problems previously and it was just poor coordination on my behalf when making the loops.

So thanks to Hiram, Chris, Rayborbon and all the others that inspired me to have another go, it’s great to be able to do something our ancestors were doing possibly thousands of years ago.

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: For those who love Footed Arrows #60205

That is a true blend of craftsmanship and art.
On the one hand I just want to marvel at it on the other I just want to see it fly.

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Lacquer #58680

Guess so, exterior grade might be the best way to go.

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Looking for advice on draw weight #57400

I agree with everything Steve has said the only thing I would add, from my experience, is that added weight made me far less accurate.

The older I get the less relevant age becomes you just become richer in experience. Although older and wiser seems to have passed me by.

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: subscription #57390

‘if I were you I wouldn’t even buy green bananas’

Oh I’m so looking forward to using that line.:D

Mark.

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in reply to: subscription #57388

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in reply to: Choosing the right bow #56525

Hi Jakob, and welcome to a whole new world, if your neighbour belongs to a club tag along have a look see what others are shooting. Most traditional archers are pretty friendly and will tell you about their set ups and often let you have a go.

I guess then its a case of fixin a budget and visiting some stores, when you finally take the plunge buy from an archery shop or someone that knows about traditional bows they will be much more knowledgeable and helpful.

Check out 3 Rivers Archery they often have deals and the classifieds one here.

Guess that’s enough from me Ill let someone else have a say, Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: tungsten-footed woodies; considerations #51828

Hiram, Dave

I can see the reasoning in both arguments and experiments but can’t help thinking that heavier broadheads may be a simpler answer if you could persuade a manufacturer to keep a proven design and just use thicker material and include a longer socket on the broadhead to accommodate some ballast this would allow for tuning.

Just my observations, Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Is some pickin' okay here? #51820

Hi George

There’s two things I regret not being able to do, first is speak another language fluently Second, is play a musical instrument. Keep at it I look forward to a duo with your good self and Chris Shelton.

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Keepin' It Trad… #51807

Hi Robin,

I understand the reasoning but I quite like ‘Topics Outside of Traditional Bowhunting’ it gave a broader perspective on members and produced some vigorous debate.

Mark.

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