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Title: New guy here
Post by: Pointed_stick on January 20, 2022, 01:23:37 AM
Been lurking a while, reading a lot of the old posts. I have been making a return to archery/hunting this year and enjoying every minute of it. I have 4 bows currently, 3 recurves, and 1 long bow of my own making. Really fun project, and will probably be doing it again soon enough. Here is a pic of the finished bow, comes in at 32# @ 28". Made from oak dimensional lumber from the local box store. https://photos.app.goo.gl/y2ZGWYcVhb3EAsuR6 (https://photos.app.goo.gl/y2ZGWYcVhb3EAsuR6)
Title: Re: New guy here
Post by: Steelhead on January 20, 2022, 01:33:09 AM
Your bow looks great.

Looks like your on the fast track to having way to many bows :)If thier is such a thing!

Glad your enjoying your rebirth into archery in the last year.Enjoy your trip!
Title: Re: New guy here
Post by: Terry Green on January 20, 2022, 08:14:36 AM
Welcome!!!!!  :campfire:
Title: Re: New guy here
Post by: Mike Malvaini on January 20, 2022, 08:15:20 AM
Yes, welcome!!!  :campfire:
Title: Re: New guy here
Post by: Bowwild on January 20, 2022, 08:18:58 AM
Welcome to the "gang" Ethan!  Your bow looks very nice!  I have never attempted such a thing. I'm a hobbyist woodworker. This means I buy perfectly good lumber and turn it into scrap in my mower shed.  :goldtooth:
Title: Re: New guy here
Post by: electricstart on January 20, 2022, 08:33:08 AM
Welcome ,You will learn a lot here . Nice Bow
Title: Re: New guy here
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 20, 2022, 09:04:05 AM
Welcome to TG and very nice bow.

:thumbsup:
Title: Re: New guy here
Post by: Pointed_stick on January 20, 2022, 09:13:46 AM
Thanks for the warm welcome!

Quote from: Steelhead on January 20, 2022, 01:33:09 AM
Looks like your on the fast track to having way to many bows :)

lol....too many bows, not enough space. I have heard it both ways.
Title: Re: New guy here
Post by: McDave on January 20, 2022, 09:30:51 AM
Cool looking bow!  I've seen professionally made bows that don't look that good.  If it shoots as well as it looks, you're really on to something.  There is a magazine called "Primitive Archer" that sometimes features bows made by readers that you might want to check out, if you haven't already.
Title: Re: New guy here
Post by: Pointed_stick on January 20, 2022, 10:22:54 AM
Quote from: McDave on January 20, 2022, 09:30:51 AM
Cool looking bow!  I've seen professionally made bows that don't look that good.  If it shoots as well as it looks, you're really on to something.  There is a magazine called "Primitive Archer" that sometimes features bows made by readers that you might want to check out, if you haven't already.

Thank you!
Try not pay too much attention to those carbon shafts....they are what I had in an roughly appropriate length and spine for testing . https://photos.app.goo.gl/fpcdKMxPN3PXC8TR6 (https://photos.app.goo.gl/fpcdKMxPN3PXC8TR6)
Title: Re: New guy here
Post by: Wudstix on January 20, 2022, 10:29:07 AM
Pull a stump up to the fire and take a sit.
:campfire: :coffee: :archer2:
Title: Re: New guy here
Post by: Bisch on January 20, 2022, 10:56:25 AM
Welcome to the Gang!!!

Bisch
Title: Re: New guy here
Post by: Bamboozle on January 20, 2022, 11:12:46 AM
 :campfire: welcome  :campfire:
Title: Re: New guy here
Post by: durp on January 20, 2022, 11:24:26 AM
Welcome ! Nice build and shooting...hope you bloody an arrow soon  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: New guy here
Post by: Pine on January 20, 2022, 12:30:00 PM
Welcome to the Gang  :wavey: :archer:
Title: Re: New guy here
Post by: Pointed_stick on January 20, 2022, 12:51:52 PM
Quote from: durp on January 20, 2022, 11:24:26 AM
Welcome ! Nice build and shooting...hope you bloody an arrow soon  :thumbsup:

Thank you! Should be walking the woods on Saturday, it's rabbit/hare season right now. Working on getting my Sage dialed in for turkey at the end of April.
Title: Re: New guy here
Post by: Amberjack on January 20, 2022, 01:58:11 PM
Welcome sir!

That is a great looking bow.

Who knew Home Depot had such things hiding in the lumber racks?!

Glad to have you aboard.

Jack
Title: Re: New guy here
Post by: LookMomNoSights on January 20, 2022, 03:50:02 PM
Welcome,  this is a great place!  Make sure you aren't missing The Bowyers Bench threads  :thumbsup: :campfire:
Title: Re: New guy here
Post by: huntsfairchase on January 20, 2022, 04:57:34 PM
Welcome aboard!!!

:campfire:
Title: Re: New guy here
Post by: A Lex on January 20, 2022, 05:51:15 PM
From the other side of the pond, Welcome Ethan.

If you've been lurking, you'll already know just how great this site is  :goldtooth:

Looking forward to hearing/seeing your adventures and stories.

Best
Lex

Title: Re: New guy here
Post by: kennym on January 20, 2022, 08:20:00 PM
Good lookin bow! Welcome to TG!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: New guy here
Post by: Homey88 on January 20, 2022, 08:22:06 PM
Welcome!
Title: Re: New guy here
Post by: Pointed_stick on January 20, 2022, 11:46:54 PM
Quote from: Amberjack on January 20, 2022, 01:58:11 PM
Who knew Home Depot had such things hiding in the lumber racks?!

Sometimes you really have to dig, or even visit several of their stores....you would be surprised what you come out with.

I really appreciate the welcome, it's good to be here.
Title: Re: New guy here
Post by: Deno on January 22, 2022, 02:13:00 AM
Welcome to the campfire.  Great job on the bow

Deno
Title: Re: New guy here
Post by: Pointed_stick on January 22, 2022, 09:19:46 PM
Quote from: Deno on January 22, 2022, 02:13:00 AM
Welcome to the campfire.  Great job on the bow

Deno

Thank you!  :campfire: