Trad Gang
Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: Holm-Made on December 17, 2006, 09:41:00 PM
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I got a Christmas card from ole '46 today (thanks George) and a reminder that I need to refresh everyone's memory as to what weekend people are invited to my home to build bows and knives.
June 8,9 and 10th. Friday the focus would be on glue ups if people are interrested in laminates.
I just finished my shop this week and I'm excited about that. We have 19 acres with a lot of room for camping along the crick. Very nice setting for this type of thing. I live 10 miles south of the Brainerd lakes area which is abound with recreational opportunities as well as shopping for the ladies. I live 1 mile from Crow Wing campground for those who would want more modern camping.
I would like this to be a free event for people but am concerned a little with liability. Should I look into insurance, waivers, etc? Thanks, Chad
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Chad, I have the date on my calendar. You may want to talk to the agent that carries your home owners insurance. I wouldn't think it sould be a problem.
Great idea, I am looking forword to the week end.
"Mort"
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Thanks for the reminder. I'm planning on being there and really looking forward to it.
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:thumbsup:
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Just put it in my planner. Can't wait. We should touch base again in the spring so we know who's bringing what and staying where.
-Mike
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I don't know much about building a bow but wouldn't mind seeing how it's done. I'll be watching this thread for sure. Obviously close enough I wouldn't have to be much of a burden. ;)
Putting it in my calendar the weekend before the rapids' trad shoot ! Good stuff for sure.
(Insurance waivers shouldn't be an issue for people to sign.)
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Just have everyone sign a waiver before they camp.
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Thanks for the response guys. I think this will be really fun. Tim this would be a great chance to build a first bow. I could teach you what I know in a few minutes then others could straighten you out. Chad
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Build a bow ? me ? :eek: :bigsmyl:
Actually sounds like fun. I've got it down on the outlook calendar but have my daughters birthday party most likely that weekend (so it doesn't interfere with the rapids' shoot ;) )
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Hi Chad, sounds like a nice place. I well be busy that weekend but I well be looking forward to seeing your latest creations. Rob
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I'll be there!. Let me know if there is anything I can bring. I can load up the Bandsaw if you think it would be helpful to have another one on hand?
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Don't dilly dally about your decision Greg. Tell us how you really feel. ;)
If things work out, I have a bandsaw available too. Bandsaw and a little smooth on epoxy is all we need right ? Right ? :D (I actually have no idea ....)
I think I can make at least one day of this educational shindig. The generosity here is overwhelming at times. :thumbsup:
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I have a bunch of osage staves I cut five years ago while living in Kansas. My intention was to learn bow building but never have. I would be happy to bring what I have to the gathering in July if anyone is interested in selfbows.
Dave
(Alexandria)
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Have them sign a guarantee from you that each will leave in AT LEAST one piece.
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I think I will be in Nisswa that weekend for a Scandamahovian music and dance thing! Dang! I know it is close by but I would get in too much trouble if I stuck a stave or two in the back of the vehicle and then disapeared half a day or more!
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Creole, I'd be interested in buying a stave from you then. Would need some assistance from someone on how to carve it up though.
This is starting to sound like more and more fun all the time.
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Some people have offered to bring a bandsaw. I think my saw would be plenty. Things we could use is a big sander. Mine is marginal. We may need bow forms, heat boxs, etc if a lot of people want to laminate. My box will fit 2 forms so that would tie the box up for 12 hours. Ole '46 is going to do a BBO/selfbow demo right George? Chad
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Bucksnort, I won't sell you a stave. You can have one or more. My pleasure. The stuff has been seasoning for five years in my garage and its time to put to good use.
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Dave the gathering is in June. It would be nice to have some staves availiable at the gathering. Chad
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Here's what I could bring:
-TD bow hot box 48" long.
-Form for Bingham pronounced TD longbow limbs
-Riser profile and drill jig for above
-limb profile jig for above
-Bamboo flooring for core lams
-Planed down bamboo staves 36" for core lams
-Red elm for core lams
-Delta 220v 6" x 48" belt sander w/12" disc (48" total belt length not flat length, does OK during final shaping limbs), its a behemoth, wierd plug, I could get a hernia loading this thing.
-Lam grinder and sleds for parallel and .002- home made
-Delta 1 1/2 hp 1 micron dust collector, takes a lot of current in 110 v mode.
-Bag targets
Don't know how much of this stuff might fit in my vehicle.
Need to at least see how the selfbows and BBO are made, and shoot them.
-Mike
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Chad, I should be able to provide 15-20 osage staves for the gathering. In the evnent I can't make the weekend, I'll simply make a trip early and drop them off for the gang.
Dave
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Very genereous offers, both Mike and Dave. Any help with staves or laminations would be a huge help and savings for people. Mike, my shop is not wired for 220 although I do have a generator that is. Chad
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I could bring my portable sawmill if needed! Seriously.
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We'll see if there is a need Joe. Sure would be fun to rip out some osage slats. I'm going to ND for one last hunt this weekend. I'd like to get one more deer to keep for the bow building weekend. Chad
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Time to bring this back up to the top. It won't be long now. In the next month or so I'd like to know about how many people to expect so I can make plans.
Again camping in my yard is free (and spacious) I can hook you up with Crow Wing Campground if you want to stay in a more modern camping facility. It is only 1 mile away.
This is just a chance for people to get together and work on building bows and knives. Nothing formal. You would be responsible for your own materials, camping stuff, food, etc. All I would provide is a place to gather, my shop, and equiptment.
If you want to talk to me you can email me at [email protected]. Chad Holm
Camping area :saywhat:
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june da waaaaaT????
looking forward to the trip man! To bad I cant be there in june though. I'll be thinking of yall while we're out fishing ;) .
Gonna run to eau claire the 14th that monday to drop off my buddies son, we're taking him up to the lake with us. I'll try and call sometime in the next couple of days or over the weekend. Got some calls to finish and a shotgun to finish patterning.
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...and a bow to put in the mail. :thumbsup:
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June's on my radar...will there be any 11 year old boys there for the son to play with if he decides to come? I'm bringing my guitar, I'm up to 3 chords now...
-Mike
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Love to hear about more bow building get togethers. Very cool.
-Brian
www.bowyersjournal.com (http://www.bowyersjournal.com)
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Tonight I'm working on making another duplicate form for my hybrid longbow. This way we will have an extra form for glue ups.
Here's a picture of the shop I recently finished.
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I'd love to come, being a fledgling at this it would be nice to see how others do it in person. All the tips I have gotten have come from this great site. Where are you in MN?
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It might get really interesting if I can get this thing up and running:
http://***********.bowsite.com/TF/lw/thread2.cfm?forum=23&threadid=154023&messages=15&CATEGORY=3
-Mike
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That's one really nice looking shop. Should work great for building bows.
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I'm Just south of Brainerd. Can't get much more centerly located in the state. Chad
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I plan on making the trip as well. Sounds like a lot of fun. And if you need any help clearing out some of them pesky Turkeys give me a holler;)
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TTT
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Back to the top.
I'm wintering some turkeys too, my dog has them all rounded up for me, unfortunately I was too busy hunting to put in for the licese AGAIN!
-Mike
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HalfRack,
Just get that dog to keep them around untill the 2 week season rolls around in May. Then just slide the door open a little and shoot, you may even get the dog to retrieve it.
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Hey Chad,
Dave Simon and I are tentatively planning to be there. It depends on whether his son goes to the Camp Riply Scouting event.
If I don't see you this weekend, see you at Coon Rapids.
Brent