[Stephen Graf]

in reply to: String Silencers #11750

Hay now, I did too mention how the speed of sound is determined: “Likewise the speed of a sound wave traveling in the air is determined by the properties of the air”

But at some point, the horse is certainly dead and there is nothing to be gained from beating it further.

[Stephen Graf]

in reply to: East Texas Hog Hunt #11203

I tried to look at your blog, but I think the resolution on your pictures is too high for my DSL. Took forever to down load and got glitchy, so I left the page.

[Stephen Graf]

in reply to: Bug Juice? #11175

A mint julep on the front porch with some citronella burning by the steps.

[Stephen Graf]

in reply to: Times Past #44963

Nice targets! I had one of the square versions that lasted forever. They called it self healing foam. I got my first back ache pulling arrows out of it.

Looks like Mary Poppins left her umbrella in your yard. What’s up with that?

this aught to be a good thread. Looking forward to it!

[Stephen Graf]

in reply to: Bandsaw #32963

I would think so. I have a 14 inch delta and it works fine.

I looked at the Grizzly Bandsaw on their website. Looks good to me. It comes with bearing guides, which are usually after market upgrades. My 14 inch delta bandsaw cost the same as the Griz without bearings. Looks like it has a good guide rail system too.

Tell you what, you get the griz, and I’ll trade you my delta for it 😆

[Stephen Graf]

in reply to: What ya got goin? #32673

‘Cause who would want to shoot that target? That is one scary critter. I bet if that thing got ahold of you, you’d be done for. Every time you post a picture of that thing, I gotta take a shot o dickle just to calm back down. Dang 😯 😳 😀

[Stephen Graf]

in reply to: String Silencers #10498

Spot on Ralph.

But people have to start somewhere. Common Sense is not innate, it is learned. And you’ve been learning for a long time Ralph 😯 😆

Simplicity is easier seen than achieved, especially in our buy-happiness gizmo driven economy. Each to his own I say, as long as the the journey is based on fact not fiction. Truth and honesty would bring us all around, if our ego’s didn’t get in the way.

Mom,

If you want to use the info in a Tip of the Week, feel free. But Give Byron Ferguson credit, not me. He talks about using silencers to tune bows and arrows in his book Become the Arrow. I’m sure others do to.

For myself, I don’t use string silencers anymore. Haven’t for a few years now since I moved back to wood arrows. Here’s my advice on the whole subject:

Strip that string, and wood arrows fling!

[Stephen Graf]

in reply to: I have a dilemma #10398

Good one David 😆

[Stephen Graf]

in reply to: I have a dilemma #55602

I agree completely with the opinions expressed. People think they are entitled to do/go/take whatever they want. This fellow needs to learn a lesson.

Call the Authorities!

[Stephen Graf]

in reply to: The best hunting stool #32392

Here’s another vote for the hammock seat!

My A$$ has spent enough time kissing rocks and roots for one lifetime.

Nice shot Greg! I thought you were gonna shoot that moth out of the air. Now that would have been sweet 😀

[Stephen Graf]

in reply to: What Motivates You #32288

If she reads it, she will indeed know the meaning of life, the universe, and everything. If she correctly answers the question then get her the whole Douglas Adams anthology. It’s a fun and interesting story that can give new perspective to daily life.

[Stephen Graf]

in reply to: Out of the hospital into the shop #10524

I like your tillering tree setup. Pivoting shelf and leather pull….

182 FPS at 10 GPP ain’t a slouch. My longbows will do 175 on a good day. But your data shows the brace height at 6.5 inches while the curve shows no draw force till 8.5 inches. Which is it? Just curious.

Hey, you ever use the Super Tiller Spreadsheet? I’ve tried but could never get it to work.

[Stephen Graf]

in reply to: Elk vs. Arrow Penetration?? #55279

J.Wesbrock wrote: …there is no substitute for accuracy…

Jason – Nice to see you checking in! Appreciated your column in the last magazine.

I would humbly add one more ingredient to your analysis and that is good arrow flight. I guess accuracy depends on good arrow flight, but I would mention it separately:

There is no substitute for accuracy and good arrow flight together. If you have both, you will not often have problems.

[Stephen Graf]

in reply to: What ya got goin? #25887

Congrats!

[Stephen Graf]

in reply to: What ya got goin? #20820

Shoot the lawnmower and kill two birds with one stone.

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