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DVSHUNTER · November 20, 2009, 01:57:00 PM

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

Stiks-n-Strings · November 22, 2009, 10:41:00 AM

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

kennym · November 22, 2009, 10:48:00 AM

Hi David,
I am a long way from ya,nearly IA. What are you building ,self or glass?

rainman · November 22, 2009, 11:50:00 AM

David just let give me a call. Not in Ofallon but on the good side of the river.

Dan

DVSHUNTER · November 22, 2009, 04:30:00 PM

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.

Tillrn · November 22, 2009, 09:42:00 PM

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.

Tillrn · November 22, 2009, 09:46:00 PM

this is the last one i did
http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=125;t=002148

rainman · November 23, 2009, 04:02:00 PM

Dave starting next week I should be back on days, I wiil get in touch with you when I have a day coming up

joekeith · November 23, 2009, 09:35:00 PM

I'd like to get in on this if possible. Strictly as a beginner who wants to learn.

I live out in Dittmer, 'bout an hour SW of St' Louis. Will travel to learn.....

rainman · November 25, 2009, 09:24:00 AM

I will give you a call Joe. Are you interested in Bamboo backed bows or stave bows?

Dan

DVSHUNTER · November 26, 2009, 04:05:00 PM

This sounds like it is going to be a good time. Thanks for the help Dan I can't wait to hear from you.

Hawkman · December 04, 2009, 07:59:00 AM

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!!

DVSHUNTER · December 06, 2009, 11:50:00 AM

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.

DVSHUNTER · December 13, 2009, 11:37:00 AM

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.

rainman · December 13, 2009, 05:55:00 PM

David I am off on Tuesday's and Sunday's, let me know what you come up with.

barley40 · December 14, 2009, 12:29:00 AM

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.

NEW GUY · December 15, 2009, 02:17:00 PM

I might be interested. I'm down in Sikeston, so not too far.

DVSHUNTER · December 16, 2009, 11:57:00 PM

it looks like we are shooting for the first sunday after bow season is over

DVSHUNTER · December 17, 2009, 12:00:00 AM

it looks like we are shooting for the first sunday after bow season is over

DVSHUNTER · December 22, 2009, 08:18:00 AM

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