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in reply to: Thoughts on things… #37493

If it helped brighten your day, then it exceeded my expectations, R2. Thanks to you both for all you do to keep this forum going.

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in reply to: The Trad Knife Thread #36072

What a great gift, Ben. I remember coveting my Dad’s #110 as a kid! I bet he’ll treasure it forever, and may it bring him good luck afield!

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in reply to: cutting carbon #34060

colmike wrote: Well Bruce neither do I:shock:. I can’t even figure out what I was responding to….

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in reply to: cutting carbon #33335

colmike wrote: Bruce

Another stupid beginner ? Why if the arrow fly’s straight do you want to shorten it? Case in point, I draw 27 1/2″, my arrows are 30″ add broad head and up to 33 or so. With 500gr up front and 31% EFOC they hit where I want them (when I do my part).

From Dr Ed’s data that longer lever arm is what we want if it fly’s right so if tuned and long why would you want to shorten it? Or am I just confused about the original question:shock:

Mike

Mike – not sure I follow?

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in reply to: cutting carbon #32245

There was an article last year in TBM on making a simply jig for a Dremel – I’ll see if I can dig it up.

I’ve been using the file method lately too, and it seems to work as well as anything.

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in reply to: Scout Mtn (Idaho) Traditional Shoot – June 28th & 29th #32242

Ha – indeed, his form is impeccable. Much can be learned from such a wise man.

Hope to see you there, compadre.

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in reply to: Paint instead of wraps? #29949

wojo14 wrote:

The tape is great! I switched a few months ago and never when back to glue! I do put a small drop of glue on the tips and tails of the feathers.

That’s the same way I’ve been doing them for years, and it works great.

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in reply to: Paint instead of wraps? #29111

Prior to adding wraps or paint, have you tried shooting with a bright, 4x AA fletch and nock combo? I find that I have no problems seeing my arrow in flight with yellow, orange or pink fletching and a bright nock color. Just sayin – if you’re really getting on board with high FOC and reduced fletching, don’t add more than you need to on the rear end, if you don’t truly have to.

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in reply to: Nhambiquara gear #26734

Doc Nock wrote: I believe that outfit is of the scheme “Natura-Hide”…a precursor to a Cabella’s pattern of today…

Seriously though (or as serious as I can be) – “The River of Doubt” is a really good read, about an impressive expedition, during a time when that word still truly meant something.

And I always find it fascinating to look at archival photos of both archery equipment and shooting form/technique across different cultures. It casts a lot of perspective on those modern day “experts” who say that one must shoot their bow with such-and-such form, that an arrow has to be set up such and such way, etc. And often, when you look around, there are numerous examples from other cultures of archers who did things quite differently, and obviously with success. What did all of these other people, who depended on their bows for survival for millenia, do without this modern expert advice?

8)

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in reply to: The Trad Knife Thread #26311

That’s a beautiful piece of work, Mohawk. Love to hear more about it, when you have a chance.

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in reply to: How the Hisotry Channel seems to get things wrong.. #24613

Thanks for the links, Mark. I can’t get enough of archery-related history!

On the subject of the English longbow, one of the challenges I find is that it has become so romanticized and mythologized – esp. in English versions history, that it’s hard to find truly objective accounts. But then I suppose that’s the challenge with much of written history in general…

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in reply to: What ya got goin? #23824

tailfeather wrote:

Speaking of turkey recipes, we’ve been doing wild turkey barbacoa lately…..and it’s really good. Just use Hunter, Angler, Gardener, Cook’s venison barbacoa recipe but chunk in turkey instead (and use chicken or turkey broth).

Turkey barbacoa sounds awesome, and HAGC is a great resource for all things game and forage. So many excellent recipes on there. Hank Shaw’s two books are also good reads.

Ralph – good luck with the ‘target panic!’

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in reply to: How the Hisotry Channel seems to get things wrong.. #23468

pothunter wrote: Early part of the 100 years war almost all archers were mounted in small bands and self supporting.

They were pretty much a mercenary force and during the frequent truces would lay siege to towns and villages until sufficient payment was forthcoming, I think they laid siege to the Pope on three occasions and would roam all over Italy doing the same thing…

pothunter wrote:

Early English bows mostly had broad limbs such as the Mere Heath bow and were primarily a hunting weapon…

Mark,

I’m curious – are you saying that the above was the case at the time of Crecy?

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in reply to: Thankful… #21526

Good timing on this post, Cameron – I was having similar thoughts just this morning. The TBM forum is truly a unique place, entirely due to the people involved in contributing to it in many different ways. To all of us who feel similarly – let’s commit to keeping this a great and fun place to celebrate our passion for all things stick and string!

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in reply to: What ya got goin? #21128

Ben M. wrote: Say, guys, just to be clear: I wasn’t trying to market to anyone. My plan for this is so small and so locally focused that it simply didn’t occur to me that I was advertising here. I wasn’t trying to sell anything and I won’t post about my business venture anymore.

-Ben

Ben –

Fwiw, I didn’t take your post that way at all. Good luck with the new business venture!

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