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#1
The Bowyer's Bench / Re: Shag Bark Hickory staves
Last post by Pat B - March 28, 2026, 11:11:09 PM
You can't beat good, straight grain hickory for selfbows and especially in dryer climates. There are plenty of self bowyers in the NW so they shouldn't be hard to get rid of. Shipping would probably cost what the staves are worth.
Kirk, if you'd like I'll post this on Primitive Archer and have folks contact you for info.
#2
The Bowyer's Bench / Shag Bark Hickory staves
Last post by Kirkll - March 28, 2026, 10:02:29 PM
 I had a self bowyer i met many years ago at a long bow safari contact me saying that he has a bunch of shag bark hickory staves he'd like to find a home for. They were harvested in Missouri about 6 years ago and are very high quality straight grained staves.

If anyone is interested in having some these to build bows from, please let me know. He said he would drop a bunch off at my shop in the future. I have no idea what the value of these is. i never asked him what he wanted for them. But he doesn't want to mess with shipping. Said he'd bring me a truck load if i can find bowyers that want them.

let me know if you are interested.   Kirk
#3
PowWow / Re: Soccer ball...a variation ...
Last post by mjh - March 28, 2026, 09:55:55 PM
I have a foam kick target.  Square with the each corner point cut off to make it having 18 flat edges.   Use it with field points.  Careful with shooting more than one arrow at a time at the target.  I've had a second or third arrow in it and the whole target flips and breaks one of the earlier arrows that still stuck in the target.  Better to shoot one arrow, remove, and kick the target a little further away into the field.   Never tried it at night.
#4
The Bowyer's Bench / Re: Retrofitting Limbs
Last post by Kirkll - March 28, 2026, 09:53:57 PM
I don't know about  Samik Sage limbs, But retro fitting limbs can be tricky. Matching the same limb pad angle with the right shaped limb design can make a huge difference. Unless you are experienced in bow building, its nothing i'd recommend doing yourself. 

I build after market TD bear limbs for guys, but they send me their riser so i can get proper alignment.. If this is something you might be interested in, can you post a photo of the bow?
i may be able to build something for you.      I can be reached at kirk@bigfootbows.com

Kirk
#5
PowWow / Re: GoPro Hero 13 footage for ...
Last post by Possum Head - March 28, 2026, 07:31:59 PM
Very clear!
#6
PowWow / Re: Blind Hog finds another ke...
Last post by highpoint - March 28, 2026, 04:17:22 PM
Did you check the penetration when you butchered the sow? I hit one last Sunday same distance back but up high and couldn't understand why the arrow only went in 6" or so. Looks like yours did the same. Just curious where it stopped?
#7
PowWow / GoPro Hero 13 footage for hunt...
Last post by highpoint - March 28, 2026, 03:53:44 PM
Practice Run

I think less fisheye and more widescreen will suffice.
#8
PowWow / Re: Howard Hill The Man and th...
Last post by Alexander Traditional - March 28, 2026, 03:11:02 PM
Nice! I love lots of pictures,might have to check it out for myself.
#9
PowWow / Re: Favorite glove
Last post by Alexander Traditional - March 28, 2026, 01:22:55 PM
I'm like Flemish Twister the Full Shot is my favorite now. They now offer the Big Shot in deer hide,and I've been wanting to try it. I like the softer leather,I can't get used to the real stiff leather in the others.
#10
The Bowyer's Bench / Retrofitting Limbs
Last post by Thanos1701 - March 28, 2026, 01:01:36 PM
Hello!

I have a classic Bear Takedown from the 70's. It's more of a larger version of a 76er with fiberglass limbs that just slide in. The limbs have a slight twist to them, but it still shoots straight. The issue is that one of the limbs has a new split that has formed at its base. Is this fixable? Is it possible to retrofit limbs from a Samick Sage - maybe sand the limbs down to help them fit? I love the bow and don't want to turn it into a wall hanger. What other options do I have?

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