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Title: Headed to Fedora's
Post by: Dean Miller on December 31, 2013, 07:53:00 AM

I am going to Mike Fedora's shop in PA for some trianing on how to make recurves.
Have any of you been to his shop for bow building training?

Title: Re: Headed to Fedora's
Post by: jess stuart on December 31, 2013, 09:39:00 AM

I thought about going years ago but, didn't think I could afford it.  I bet in the long run you will save money by getting further along the learning curve much faster and, with fewer failures.  Mike is certainly one of the masters and being able to pick his brain would be very valuable if not priceless. I envy you sir.

Title: Re: Headed to Fedora's
Post by: tracker12 on December 31, 2013, 09:51:00 AM

Does Mike run a traing course?

Title: Re: Headed to Fedora's
Post by: twitchstick on December 31, 2013, 10:21:00 AM

You are already making a nice smooth bow, I am sure its only going to get better.

Title: Re: Headed to Fedora's
Post by: pamike on December 31, 2013, 12:14:00 PM

Been to his shop couple times but did not take course. Great guy!  A friend of mine took the course aNs was very happy. Built a beautiful bow as well!

Title: Re: Headed to Fedora's
Post by: Johnnylongbow on January 02, 2014, 08:29:00 PM

Was just there a couple weeks ago not for the bow building course but to put down a deposit on a new bow.
He has a great shop , custom presses  definitely knows his stuff.
I was very impressed with his work. His bows are truly custom no mass produced CNC bang em out bows. When you touch his bows you can feel the difference . Attention to detail that you can't get from mass production.  I am not one to beat a drum ,and I have nothing to gain for saying this .It's just the truth!
 Oh and he's quit a character to boot.  I am glad I made the decision  to go with him.  I'm sure you won't be disappointed.

Title: Re: Headed to Fedora's
Post by: Todd Alexander on January 02, 2014, 08:41:00 PM

He's a great friend of mine. Been to his home many times. You're in for an experience.  A journal entry!!

Title: Re: Headed to Fedora's
Post by: Steve O on January 02, 2014, 10:56:00 PM

Mike will be doing a shooting seminarvat the PBS Gathering in Cinncinatti the last weekend of March.  Looking very much forward to it!

Title: Re: Headed to Fedora's
Post by: Bjorn on January 03, 2014, 05:43:00 PM

Mike is a very accomplished and well rounded archery professional-and not just building bows, he is a well respected coach and his students have won national and international titles; Mike has given lessons to Juan Carlos, King of Spain.

Title: Re: Headed to Fedora's
Post by: Johnny Reb on January 03, 2014, 10:10:00 PM

Spoke with on the phone once but its been years ago, always wanted to attend one of his classes, has to be money well spent for an archer.

Title: Re: Headed to Fedora's
Post by: Dean Miller on January 05, 2014, 11:21:00 PM

Thanks for all the advice. Now I won't be able to sleep until I get there! I know I can learn a ton of info.
My only fear is that the weather here in So. Utah has been around 70 deg. last week. I may freeze to death in Philly.