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Title: Something Alaskan
Post by: dcmeckel on December 30, 2011, 10:55:00 AM

I am wanting to build a Longbow for a friends wife. She was born in Alaska and has a fondness for the place so I thought it would be nice if I would incorporate something Alaskan into it. I'm thinking tip and riser overlays. Any ideas on what and how I can obtain it? Thanks, David

Title: Re: Something Alaskan
Post by: lpcjon2 on December 30, 2011, 11:20:00 AM

Contact a member from Alaska and see if they have any connections with the Alaskan people. I know Alaskan's can sell a certain amount of items we cant buy,such as seal skin. Maybe they can sell you some walrus tusk or whale bone.

Title: Re: Something Alaskan
Post by: lpcjon2 on December 30, 2011, 11:22:00 AM

Also check with the guys from Alaskan bow hunting supplies. They are sponsors and are located in the sponsor banner up top.

Title: Re: Something Alaskan
Post by: Steve H. on December 30, 2011, 11:53:00 AM

Let me know what sizes of overlays you are hoping for and I might be able to help you out.  I may have a couple possibilities depending on sizes.

Title: Re: Something Alaskan
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on December 30, 2011, 12:00:00 PM

what area is She from? You could paint or carve a small totem in the handle, or paint it on the limbs.

Title: Re: Something Alaskan
Post by: Bud B. on December 30, 2011, 12:49:00 PM

If you could get mammoth ivory that would be cool. In the mid 80s you could buy it in local stores.

Moose or caribou antler tips?

Beaver tail from a local trapper up there?

Musk Ox fur silencers?

Several ways to incorporate it into your build.

Title: Re: Something Alaskan
Post by: j.j.johnston on December 30, 2011, 01:24:00 PM

If you let me know what type of item you are thinking of, I may be able to help.  I traveled around a lot as a trooper for 20, and my current job involves the same type of travel.  I also have some legal ivory (ancient) that I have used for knives.  Give me an idea.

Title: Re: Something Alaskan
Post by: longbowray on December 30, 2011, 01:25:00 PM

Art work on the bow

Title: Re: Something Alaskan
Post by: Kevin Dill on December 30, 2011, 02:08:00 PM

Great ideas given.

Nothing says "Alaska" more than things like Dall sheep horn, moose antler, grizzly claw(s), mammoth ivory, gold nuggets, etc.

Title: Re: Something Alaskan
Post by: Plumber on December 30, 2011, 07:39:00 PM

how about the alaska state quarter in the riser.along with some sealskin rest

Title: Re: Something Alaskan
Post by: chinook907 on December 30, 2011, 11:15:00 PM

Birch veneers. And along with the other things mentioned, baleen.

Title: Re: Something Alaskan
Post by: j.j.johnston on December 31, 2011, 05:42:00 PM

Dropped it in the mail today.  Should be more than enough for tips and maybe an inlay.

Title: Re: Something Alaskan
Post by: boznarras on January 01, 2012, 01:35:00 PM

If you can use an Alaskan (Wrangell) garnet, I could send you a few...see link below for image.

Maybe inlaid in the riser?


 http://www.arcticwebsite.com/garnet.html