I am looking for someone around O'Fallon to build a bow with. It would be great to have someone there to help with some of my questions. I have built six bows now and they keep getting better, but I want to know why I keep missing my speed desires. I can't seem to hit the 100 fps plus draw weight. I know I shouldn't let it bother me and with my 26in draw I might not ever get to that number but they keep getting faster, and I just wanted a little guidance. Thanks for all your help. David
if you can't find anyone around you close start posting pics and questions here some of these guys are guru's so to speak. I can't help you any cause I am learning myself.
Good luck, Kris
Hi David,
I am a long way from ya,nearly IA. What are you building ,self or glass?
David just let give me a call. Not in Ofallon but on the good side of the river.
Dan
I am building selfbows, Kenny. I was thinking about getting a little bow building party together, nothin like MOJAM or anything, just a little get together if anyone was close enough. Dan, I would love to get together with you, I could use your help on some tip overlays on the bow I'm working on. Let me know when you might have time.
i live south of st.louis i've made 3 defelex reflex board bows from hickory. Not really good at it yet but really like doing it. I have some ipe that i plan on makings some bows out of next.
this is the last one i did
http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=125;t=002148
Dave starting next week I should be back on days, I wiil get in touch with you when I have a day coming up
I'd like to get in on this if possible. Strictly as a beginner who wants to learn. :help: I live out in Dittmer, 'bout an hour SW of St' Louis. Will travel to learn..... :archer:
I will give you a call Joe. Are you interested in Bamboo backed bows or stave bows?
Dan
This sounds like it is going to be a good time. Thanks for the help Dan I can't wait to hear from you.
I am starting my first bow today, it is going to be a red oak board pyramid bow. Judging from the pics here, we NEED to get together in the St.louis area, there is some hidden talent we can all draw on. Is there a way we can all get together on this? I would like to meet some of you. I had no idea there were this many St.Louis & surrounding Trad gangers!!
I think that we can get together. My house is small, but it is an option. My "shop" is in my garage and it gets a bit cramped. My bench is portable though so if we can go somewhere else that would work for me too. Actually, I might have a place here in O'Fallon. How many people could make it? We can need to set a date.
Alright, I think that this is going to happen. A full day of bowbuilding with some new faces. I can get a place in O'Fallon, MO I just want to know who wants in and what dates you are available. I can bring a boywers bench, tillering set up and tables and chairs an such, but I need to know how many people are interested. I'm thinking if we try for a day in Jan. maybe.
David I am off on Tuesday's and Sunday's, let me know what you come up with.
Hi, Anyone starting to build wood bows needs a copy of Paul Comstock's book " The Bent Stick" it's a must in my humble opinion. It's helped me more than anything.
I might be interested. I'm down in Sikeston, so not too far.
it looks like we are shooting for the first sunday after bow season is over
it looks like we are shooting for the first sunday after bow season is over
alright anyone interested in a free bow buildin workshop I have got a place and I have a date. Januarary17 here in o'fallon, mo. I can bring my steam tube, heat gun, tillering setup, bow bench, a bunch of clamps, and a few other tools. This will be an indoor event and start at 7 am and go as long as you want to stay. Feel free to ask any questions. David
alright anyone interested in a free bow buildin workshop I have got a place and I have a date. Januarary17 here in o'fallon, mo. I can bring my steam tube, heat gun, tillering setup, bow bench, a bunch of clamps, and a few other tools. This will be an indoor event and start at 7 am and go as long as you want to stay. Feel free to ask any questions. David
Dave I should be able to make that. I will bring a bunch of different tools to show how they work.
Merry Christmas
I am game for the 17th. we need to PM each other with cell#'s
I will bring what I can too dan. This is going to be a good time.is jerry coming too?
I will have to talk to Jerry about it. I will find out tomorrow.
This Jerry will be there. I'm not a bow builder but I enjoy watching others do it. You never know I might get the bug
thay makes nine of us thus far and more are welcome.I,m going to bring a big pot of chili for lunch.
Build and they will come
:campfire: :archer: :clapper:
I'd like to make it but I'm about 1 1/2 hrs. away and don't think I could make it anywhere near 7:oo. I take meds at night and they make it hard to get up that early and still have a clear head.
I'll probably be callin' someone for directions but don't know. Maybe if I can get Butch to go along. We'll see, sounds like fun and just what I need. :campfire:
I can give directions to anyone who needs em, just email or pmme. There is no problem with showing up late, you might miss something ,but anytime is better than never. I will have three benches to work off and if anyone can bring another there is room for more
Hey Keith
Tell Butch Gray Buffalo, Terry James (he doesn't know it yet) will be there. and I'm sure Mudd is thinking about it.
Good morning folks!
I"ll have to let you know about the 17th. I hope it's an event I can make. It would be fun to get with a bunch of folks of a like mind. I always have a good time where bowfolks are involved.
As I read some of the replies there seem to be some folks coming that are sort of a crowd all by themselves and my experience tells me it almost takes a crowd to run ramrod on the likes of more than a couple of them...lol
If I can make it I'd love to bring my newest girl friend with me (I can get the wife's permission I'm sure). She hasn't even whispered her name to me yet but that doesn't matter to me because she's so very good looking and seems to love the attention. I don't know how she will act around a crowd yet. I can only hope she is the faithful type.
Do you happen to know if there'll be room to do any shooting?
Thank you for thinking of me.
Happy New Year and God bless
Roy L "Mudd" Williams
I am sure I can get us a spot to shoot. It won't be very far but the arrow will fly! I think we can get 15 yards indoors.
David,
Have built a few decent bows. Anytime in Jan. is fine by me except the weekend of the 23. going to a rabbit hunt with bows. Mudd's putting it on. Can bring bench, tiller tree & tools. Even some osage. Let me know.
sounds good butch, bring what ya canand I will too. We are a go for the 17 at 7 am till whenever we want to stop. Mapquest st. Leo dr. In olfallon, mo 63366 to help with directions or pm me and I can give you my phone number. Dave
OK, I got it cleared so I plan on being there.
God bless,Mudd
I'll be there. Someone has to keep a tight reign on Jerry & Mudd. One's difficult & two are going to be.......Crazy?
wow! I guess the gray buffalo has got some pull huh? I guess we are going to need something to keep jerry busy. Maybe a demonstration of a leather handle finish... If only there was a selfbow needing a leather handle. :-)
Hey Dave Everything a go for the 17th
youall have fun, keep an eye on butch. loyd
everything is still good to go.
I am back from hunting. No deer, one turkey and four rabbits in five days. If there are any questions, shoot me an email or pm.
I am back from hunting. No deer, one turkey and four rabbits in five days. If there are any questions, shoot me an email or pm.
just gonna send this to the top again in case anyone needs to see it before this weekend. All are still welcome.
just gonna send this to the top again in case anyone needs to see it before this weekend. All are still welcome.
Dave I won't be able to make. Taking my oldest boy rabbit hunting his last weekend before he leaves for Marine Corps Boot camp.
Semper Fi
sorry to hear that dan I was lookin forward to seeing you. Have fun with your boy and get some bunnies
Dave,
I'll be there. Talked to Mudd. He's still coming up. Haven't talk to Kieth, but I assume he's still going to make it. Should be a good time. give me address & I'll look it up.
Butch,
I'm still planning on making it. I'll try to get ahold of ya Sat.
Keith
i'll be there about 10 or 11 am
jerry are you shooting with buffalo tongue on sunday morning
Yep I is
tell em all they are welcome as well please.
Hey Dvs, should be able to make it. my email is gilleyjd@yahoo I'll bring that bow stave I got bought off you, and maybe get some pointers. Thanks Jeff
sounds good. I got some stuff moved over there today. Just about have everything ready.
Dave,
A fella on Powwow was asking. I gave him your address. Me & Joekeith should be there around 9 or so. Looking forward to it. I think Mudd said about 8 or so.
can't wait see yall in the mornin
well the day came and went and I just want to say thank you all who made it. We had a great time and no arrows were harmed in the process. Except one tip that was stolen by a very stubborn bag target. I hope everyone got what they came for. Hope we can do it again soon. Here are some pics. (http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss13/dvshunter/CIMG0141.jpg)
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sorry they aren't the best pictures. I wanted to take a few more but the day seemed to fly by to fast.
Dave,
Had a great time. Pretty nice making new friends & getting to see old friends. Let me know if you decide to do it again.
Thanks for the help on my project everyone and the food. Thanks Dave for the place. Great meeting you guys
Jeff G
It was fun
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jeff, give me a call if you get stuck on thay bow and maybe I can help you throigh it
Dave is not alone anymore
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great pictures jerry. Much better thsn mine. I would say that I am no longer alone for sure!
Looks like you guys had a good time. Didn't see any arrow holes in the wall, you guys are good shots... :)
I like those benches you were working at. Don't think I've seen that version before. The angled block with the vise is a good idea. :thumbsup:
Dave,
Had a great time, met some fine folk, and learned some too. Can't beat that :bigsmyl: Next time I'm gonna do less ring chasin', and more shootin'. :archer:
Hey Joekeith,
I enjoyed watching you watch yourself chase a ring.
I've had anyone hold a mirror for me.. I can see where that would be helpful especially when the growth rings are close.
I don't think you need to be complimenting that MOAB, Dave has it in for that bow. Let's just let it stand that way, ok? He doesn't want or need a non-deer killing bow around. I'd sure hate to see him open his eyes as long as he's willing to keep on talking with me about giving it a new home...lol
We got lucky and the door went uninjured, especially with a silly archer doing that crazy Avitar draw thingy..lol
I had a great time. I wish the lady had made it back with her string, I wanted to she her shoot her newly handled Osage bow.
God bless,Mudd
That crazy Avitar draw seemed to work good for you Mudd. I'm going to wait untill I'm Outside with a lot of room to try it. Butch That little bow shoots good. started filling some of the gaps in the skin. It seemed like the day just flew by. I realy enjoyed it.
Thanks to our host, :bigsmyl: :clapper:
Jerry,
Glad you like it. If you are coming over for the rabbit hunt, bring that left hand longbow longbow & we'll call it even. Bring that recurve you were telling me about too. If you can't make it this weekend maybe you could get it to Dave. He's coming down. Appreciate it a whole bunch.
Butch
I sent you an E-Mail