[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Sixth Sense #27655

What we now refer to as ‘sixth sense’ is just a hint of how much more heightened our senses used to be, when daily survival required it. Trust it, nurture it.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: A late Christmas gift…to me #27653

Wow, Cameron – that is gorgeous, and that unstrung profile is sheer perfection in my biased opinion. Well done, sir!

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in reply to: What ya got goin? #27557

Mike –

I actually built this one from a rough-cut kit sold by Thunderbird Atlatl. They offer several kits of various designs, as well as fully-finished atlatls and darts.

Mine is made out of ash with a rosewood spur, and the sinew lacing provides extra strength. With the ‘kit’ version, all I really needed to do was sand it down, finish it (I chose to just use several coats of linseed oil), mount the spur and lace it up.

The leather strap allows you to get your thumb and forefinger ‘locked in’ for a little more leverage on the throw.

They also have a good YouTube channel that explains a lot of their designs, how to use them, etc:

http://www.youtube.com/user/Thunderbirdatlatl?feature=watch

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in reply to: What ya got goin? #27127

Strait-Aero wrote: Nice piece,Bruce…..Wish I were that handy! Hope you are having a Merry Christmas! Wayne::D

Thanks, Wayne. Now it’s time to fletch and mount points on the 6′ darts!

R2 wrote: At least he got close enough to my camera.

Very cool pic of a beautiful buck, R2!

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: You might be a traditional bowhunter if … #26528

You might be a traditional bowhunter if …

You have this on your phone for those times in the woods when the hunting is slow:

colmike wrote:

You only have 5 bows and need to keep up with the Smith Hammers.

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in reply to: You might be a traditional bowhunter if … #25867

You might be a traditional bowhunter if …

You spend more time than a clan Scotsman scrutinizing wool plaid patterns.

You take your bow for hikes.

You think a ‘range finder’ is acquired, not purchased, and you don’t need to find an extra pocket to carry it in.

You’d rather watch “Backcountry College” than the Outdoor Channel.

You have fun with your bow year-round. 😉

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in reply to: Nice Touch #25243

Good folks @ American Leathers, for sure. And Montana Pitch is the only treatment I’ve used on all of my leather sheaths, quivers, boots, etc. for years.

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in reply to: Christmas Wolfer #19360

Ya know Bruce, this bow could very well be “The One”!:wink:

It’s awesome when you find The One! 😉

Out of curiosity, what are the woods used on that bow? I really like the limbs.

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in reply to: Christmas Wolfer #19337

Wow – very nice!! I talked with Dick at the BHA gathering in Boise last spring, and he had one of the first Wolfers with him, that I was able to check out. I really liked the handle/grip, as I have on just about every Robertson I’ve handled.

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in reply to: Kanati by JK Traditions #19327

Thanks everyone. The more I shoot it I’m really loving it. Stable and quick.

mhay wrote: Da’gum FINE lookin’ bow , SH. What is your draw length ? Reason for asking is for possible future references . I have a 30.75” draw and wonder if the Kanati would be too short for me.

Congrats on your ONE new bow :D.

I draw 27.5″. He offers this bow in a 60″ as well, which might be better for your draw length. I would just contact him and ask – Jason is super helpful.

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in reply to: What ya got goin? #17555

wahoo wrote: I just picked up a bow too – I don’t know what it is but I take them any way. Been hunting deer above the home stead and having big fun – Merry Xmas to all

And here Dave is giving me grief about my small “collection.” I’d love to see your entire collection someday!

I did some basement shooting today with the new Kanati, and the love affair deepens.

And then I finished up an atlatl:

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in reply to: A different kind of pay-to-play hunting #17348

“…while the worst instances of environmental degradation have occurred under government control…”

I’m sorry, but talk about a disingenuous statement. By far, the worst examples of environmental degradation on our public lands have happened as the direct result of immense pressure, and hands on habitat degradation, from those very same private sector industries that the statement suggests “could do a better job on their own.” If the government has made a mistake in this, it’s in letting these industries operate as largely unsupervised and unregulated as they have on our land.

While I’m no fan of excessive government regulation (and I’m also a registered Independent), the thought of the other extreme – totally unfettered private industries with no oversight or regulation to answer to at all, is absolutely terrifying for all of our natural resources, and our very quality of life. If you think that private industries will dutifully act in the public’s best interest, then I’ve got a great deal on a bridge for you…

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in reply to: Work Sharp Sharpener for broadheads #15999

dwcphoto wrote:

Those sharpeners are very valuable tools and I still want one, but in the meantime I needed to get back to basics. dwc

Nothing wrong with that at all in my book, David. In fact, I think it’s really important to have the basics down before switching to a system like the KME – you’ll get a lot more out of it when you do.

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in reply to: Work Sharp Sharpener for broadheads #15922

Carey –

I have both, but I like the knife sharpener for my single bevel heads. It makes it super easy – just dial in the angle, keep a light touch, and you’re set.

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in reply to: Kanati by JK Traditions #15390

David Petersen wrote: Bruce, and we own HOW many bows now?

Haha – a mere and reasonable 1/2 dozen at the moment. I’ve sold some to make room for others. There are worse addictions…but this just might the “The One!”

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