Southwest PA Bownanza

Chisler · January 23, 2012, 12:51:00 PM

A bunch of us got together at Roy's on Sunday, 1/22, to work on bows. Quite a bit of bowyering actually was done, but it gave us all some great reasons to get together: old friends, new friends, good food & drink, stories from last hunting season, shoot a few arrows, and the general sharing of information in the Tradgang spirit.
Thanks for hosting Roy, thanks for the great ham BBQ Chris, and thanks for the root beer and spiced apple pie Denny!
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bowkevin · January 23, 2012, 02:20:00 PM

It was a good time as always but Im sorry I left early. Just a little down in the dumps after finding the crack in my hickory bow. As soon as I get another stave, I'll be back at it.

Stiks-n-Strings · January 23, 2012, 02:25:00 PM

The first ever RoyJam!

soopernate · January 23, 2012, 03:36:00 PM

Was Raspberry Shock Top ale involved...I hear its kinda spendy out that way.

Roy from Pa · January 23, 2012, 04:36:00 PM

Stiks, we have had a lot of these Bownanzas..

There were 9 of us making bows yesterday, from BBO's, to selfbows, to glass bows. Plenty of chips, saw dust, and good ole B.S. flying.

Kevin working on his Hickory stave, but as he got down into the wood, a couple bad cracks appeared.

Had to bend Kens bow a couple times.

Had Ken practice making string grooves.

Kevin sanding his riser section before we found the cracks.

Tyler working on his glass bow, looking very nice.

Joe and Chisler goofing off:)

Yes there was a girls beer, but I made Chisler drink it:)

Roy from Pa · January 23, 2012, 04:42:00 PM

Me with a sissy pants beer and a bow made by Kate:)

Nice job Kate..

Chisler · January 23, 2012, 04:49:00 PM

Thanks for posting the pictures Roy. I couldn't do it from my iPhone. I'll try again from a real computer...
Tom checking the string on Tyler's bow:

Tom thinks Tyler might be strong enough to handle this bow:

Roy has a great shop, lots of room, clean air, and everyone feels at home.

Roy from Pa · January 23, 2012, 04:59:00 PM

LMAO on the last picture Alan.. The wife bought me that sign on the bottom. Ya gotta love a great wife:)

soopernate · January 23, 2012, 05:39:00 PM

I absolutely love it. You guys have to admit that you actually LIKED that Raspberry ale...come on you know you wanna. Its like those little tiny finger sandwiches at lady parties. You know the ones we all laugh at but then grab a dozen when noone is looking heh heh heh. I think I better get to figuring out this heat situation in my garage. I hate feeling so far behind before I even get started. Thanks for compliment guys!! Sure looks like you all had fun.

DVSHUNTER · January 23, 2012, 05:45:00 PM

I wish o could just hop on a plane and hang out roy. It looks like a good time. Im putting one on here feb. 25 if you can make it.

Roy from Pa · January 23, 2012, 06:29:00 PM

Three of the guys kept going outside to shoot in the snow the bows they were working on, or brought along, but I forgot to take pictures of them. Plus that raspberry beer did me in, LMAO, not....

I played it smart and shot in the basement:)

Same here DVS.

PEARL DRUMS · January 23, 2012, 06:36:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by DVSHUNTER:
I wish o could just hop on a plane and hang out roy.

You can have my ticket buddy!

PEARL DRUMS · January 23, 2012, 06:37:00 PM

It looks like a great time and I see several cool bows in those pics. Nice work guys. Im suprised that sissy beer didnt drive ya' to get out the pink stain and white string material! I cant believe Roybert let it in the shop........

Roy from Pa · January 23, 2012, 08:13:00 PM

Took the Osage backed with Hickory out of the clamps 10 minutes ago. Looks good to me.

red hill · January 23, 2012, 08:50:00 PM

Looks like you all had a heck of a time!

Black Mockingbird · January 24, 2012, 08:26:00 AM

Always good times with fellow bowmakers...looked like fun. How does this western PA boy get invited to the next royjam? I hang out with another guy in the same county as me(beaver) and another buddy up in clarion who also have the disease.

Roy from Pa · January 24, 2012, 04:19:00 PM

Just keep in touch on here and your in the next one, Chris.. We had a guy from Beaver County at this one. Lives in West Pittsburg, not far from Ellwood City.

PEARL DRUMS · January 24, 2012, 04:23:00 PM

Right there is a guy that knows a thing or two about self bowery Roybert Redford! I have worked side by side a few times with Mr. Mockingbird. He has my vote for a new member in your SW PA Bowyers Club.

Roy from Pa · January 24, 2012, 05:15:00 PM

Pearly, your only 6 hours away, I'll invite you to the next one. We have a spare room here for ya, but ya gotta share it with the dog:)

DVSHUNTER · January 24, 2012, 05:18:00 PM

Roy its an eleven hour drive for me to pittsburg, maybe can borrow dads 32mpg car and make the trip.