New forum member introduction and footed shaft jig question.

Bearcat1960 · November 02, 2025, 10:08:12 PM

Hello Everyone. Just wanted to introduce myself as a new forum member. I'm in Canada (Manitoba to be exact) and I'm really excited to be a member of this forum. I have viewed a few posts in the past as a guest and I must say the knowledge base among members here is unbelievable. This forum and its membership are a traditional archery treasure trove.
So a little about me. My first bow was a 15# sears fiberglass bow 59 years ago when I was 6 years old. Over the years I've made and experimented with alot of homemade wood bows and arrows. Career slowed my archery for many years but I never quit shooting. Ended up buying several custom recurves and longbows over the years. Competed in 3D traditional matches and hunted when time was available. Now I'm retired time is always available. LOL I love building top notch bamboo and wood arrows. It's something to do when the Canadian winter sets in. I hope I can maybe contribute to this great forum on occasion.
On another note I have a question. Back in February 2010 a member named Jason R. Wesbrook posted a Four-Point Arrow Footing Jig build along. I would be interested in giving this a try. Unfortunately the photos with some critical dimensions are no longer with the post. I was wondering if anyone happened to save that post or the photos from that post so long ago. Anyway I'm really excited to get reading and learning and conversing here. It's gonna be a great winter!

David Mitchell · November 03, 2025, 09:36:59 AM

I can't help with the footing jig, but a great big welcome to the forum.

McDave · November 03, 2025, 10:42:49 AM

Jason R. Westbrock (not Westbrook) is still listed as a member, although has no recent activity. I remember he was quite well known in the traditional archery world about 10 years ago, maybe still is. He listed jasonwesbrock@yahoo.com as his contact address. Possibly worth a try.

Terry Green · November 04, 2025, 09:04:01 AM

Welcome!

Pat B · November 04, 2025, 10:14:42 AM

Welcome to Trad Gang.
You might find what you are looking for in the How To Resources in the index.

trad_bowhunter1965 · November 04, 2025, 10:56:18 AM

Quote from: Bearcat1960 on November 02, 2025, 10:08:12 PMHello Everyone. Just wanted to introduce myself as a new forum member. I'm in Canada (Manitoba to be exact) and I'm really excited to be a member of this forum. I have viewed a few posts in the past as a guest and I must say the knowledge base among members here is unbelievable. This forum and its membership are a traditional archery treasure trove.
So a little about me. My first bow was a 15# sears fiberglass bow 59 years ago when I was 6 years old. Over the years I've made and experimented with alot of homemade wood bows and arrows. Career slowed my archery for many years but I never quit shooting. Ended up buying several custom recurves and longbows over the years. Competed in 3D traditional matches and hunted when time was available. Now I'm retired time is always available. LOL I love building top notch bamboo and wood arrows.It's something to do when the Canadian winter sets in. I hope I can maybe contribute to this great forum on occasion.
On another note I have a question. Back in February 2010 a member named Jason R. Wesbrook posted a Four-Point Arrow Footing Jig build along. I would be interested in giving this a try. Unfortunately the photos with some critical dimensions are no longer with the post. I was wondering if anyone happened to save that post or the photos from that post so long ago. Anyway I'm really excited to get reading and learning and conversing here. It's gonna be a great winter!

I think this is maybe what you are looking for.
https://bowyersdiary.blogspot.com/2019/01/staves-bolts.html

rastaman · November 05, 2025, 12:02:45 PM

Welcome to Trad Gang sir!

Bearcat1960 · November 05, 2025, 06:32:37 PM

Thank you Trad_Bowhunter1965 that is what I was looking for and I think I'll give it a try.
Thank you to everyone else for the welcoming posts. I really feel that this forum will be a great place for me. I'll try to fit in and learn the ropes, and will participate when I feel I can add value. It feels like meeting and conversing with new hunters around the evening fire at a hunting camp or having coffee and a bs session with the group of other local oldtimers at the coffee shop.

trad_bowhunter1965 · **Today** at 10:03:53 AM

Quote from: Bearcat1960 on November 05, 2025, 06:32:37 PMThank you Trad_Bowhunter1965 that is what I was looking for and I think I'll give it a try.
Thank you to everyone else for the welcoming posts. I really feel that this forum will be a great place for me. I'll try to fit in and learn the ropes, and will participate when I feel I can add value. It feels like meeting and conversing with new hunters around the evening fire at a hunting camp or having coffee and a bs session with the group of other local oldtimers at the coffee shop.

Are you building your arrows from a board? if so I have a dvd made by Jim and Connie Renfro of Traditional Archery product it covers start to finish if you want it DM me your address,