kiln questions (with pics)

feeds@yuku.com (turk4224) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:50:44 GMT

if this is not the right place feel free to move. I found a kiln for sale and i was wondering if anyone can tell me if its worth the money ($100) and can be used as is or converted for heat treating the add says
Duncan Ceramic Kiln Model number 1020-1 33"x28" outside diameter. Max temp 2345 degrees. Been outside for over 1year. Worked great 220v

Question on Traditional Bow's ?

feeds@yuku.com (NECURS) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:10:31 GMT

Hi All, I know that I'm not good enough with my hand's or do I have the Tool's to make a Nice Bow, So I'd like to Order one and I've been checking these out http://possibleshop.com/archery-indian-bow.html They seem Real well made and they got a Good guarantee, Has anyone seen these Bow's ? And If so would you recommend them ? Or doe's anyone know of a Good Bow Maker In this Price range ?...

some of my work

feeds@yuku.com (stikchik) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:40:48 GMT

Hi gang, I have not been on here in a while and am returning again I have been very busy, when I have time, capturing everything I can on photo Here are just a few. Hope you enjoy !!

this is the sand over on the Oregon coast:

Need source of split oak basket slats

feeds@yuku.com (nobocan) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:21:52 GMT

Hi;

First timer here.. I recently came into possession of an old Trappers basket made with what I believe to be split oak slats. They are 1 and a quarter inches wide and less than an 1/8th of an inch thick and about 45 inches long.

The Basket's bottom is in pretty sad shape and I thought I might try to either rebuild the basket or build a new one from scratch. But first I need a source to go to for the slats themselves...

Thanks

first bbi attempt (fail...mabye)

feeds@yuku.com (tunaboy) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:17:27 GMT

today i saw that i have quite a few gaps and spaces absent of glue. can i mix a batch of hide glue or titebond3 with sawdust to fill the gaps, or should i just pry off the bamboo and start over? as usual all tips help and insight is welcome thanks.

still here, but barely

feeds@yuku.com (forginhill) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:09:10 GMT

Hi, fellow knife junkies. Sorry about my absence. Unfortunately, it might not be my last. Between teaching and raising 5 kids (and one on the way), it's really hard to find hobby time. I want to make knives and play with hot steel, but even more I want my kids to grow up with a daddy who loves them and spends time with them. That being said, I think I'll be able to hang around more now. This was just a particularly difficult phase. I'm sure you've all gone through it. Enough...

Methods for Applying Heat to Bamboo

feeds@yuku.com (zeNBowyer) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:13:50 GMT

Been looking for a better method of heating and straightening my bamboo,
after looking around I see some are using dry heat, some wet/steam, over an oven and other methods,
wondering what some of you guys are using as a heat source

dog nutrition

feeds@yuku.com (BCbud) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:04:57 GMT

I was wondering if anybody knows about dog nutrition and what is required for a healthy balanced diet. I assume all they need is meat but I hate to assume. any suggestions?

More Onondaga!

feeds@yuku.com (Riverman) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:20:17 GMT

Hot off the press... Didn't end up making a Genessee tonight, finished a point I started last night instead. Nice buttery, stinky piece of Onondaga.

-Mike

some unknown plants, can you help ?

feeds@yuku.com (stikchik) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:20:18 GMT

. Hey all, Blacktail and I have a few questions. We were out and about in the woods today, here in Central Oregon, and came across a few different plants we were not sure what they were or if they could be used as anything?
The first was a bush that was not full, it was about knee to waste high, had white berries. The pictures shows the leaves, the bark, and the general look. It was growing near a creek (in areas where willow grows)

Avatar Pics?

feeds@yuku.com (Lobo69ss) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:16:07 GMT

Can anyone please explain to me where my & other people`s avatar pics have gone?
Mine`s still there on my account page, but isn`t showing up when I post a message...
Is there possibly a problem with my Photobucket account that`d explain it or is it
something here on the planet?

weekend willow

feeds@yuku.com (stikchik) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:10:22 GMT

So this weekend, we did quite a bit of wondering around but in particular, I gathered some willow. I got a couple different colors, not really sure the technical names of each, but they were beautiful. I have not been on here in quite a while but am excited as I read through older topics and through Jon R's tutorials on his web page to start making my own basket. I thought I would share some pics with you all. Happy Fall!

mixing string material?????

feeds@yuku.com (tunaboy) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:05:15 GMT

can i mix jerry brown 50lb spectra with b-50 Dacron to make a bowstring?

learn everything... thoughts?

feeds@yuku.com (rawall2) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:04:58 GMT

My ultimate goal is to possess the knowledge to and actually one day go into the wilderness naked and build up my own civilization. From absolutely nothing to building everything on my own from natural materials found in the wild including a modern computer, modern house, modern car, small airplane, farming equipment, etc.

So, I am sure that there is an enormous amount of knowledge before me that I must not only learn but master it like breathing air. Going over this entire thing...

Fat Normanskill Genesee

feeds@yuku.com (rhymeswithwhat) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:46:55 GMT

Unseasonably warm today in Western New York. A little porch sitting turned out a Genesse from some Normanskill. I knocked a large flake off a 17 pound piece of Normanskill then roughed out a preform with my rocker punch lap board set, then pressure flaked this Genesee. The shine and depth of color comes to this dull rock from a rub with silicone dielectric grease.

linseed oil

feeds@yuku.com (dacian) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:07:20 GMT

ok so im finishing my 1st bow and sealing with linseed oil got about 10 coats now the wood wont take anymore oil but its very tacky, is this normal and how do i get rid of the sticky mess that is covering my bow. Also did I do something wrong to get this result input please.

knob

feeds@yuku.com (forginhill) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:04:04 GMT

My wife asked me to make her some little drawer knobs. Here's my first. Lots of designs to explore with these.

BL sinew backed (for flight)

feeds@yuku.com (fusizoli) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:39:34 GMT

Post this from flight topic. This is my last bow I ve made. Made from BL and sinewed backed with elk leg sinew & rabbit hide glue, 58 long and 37# on 23 draw. Shoot 270m a few days ago in late autumn bad weather.

draw knife and spoke shaves

feeds@yuku.com (jamesw) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:28:53 GMT

i am thinking of buying a spoke shave for making bows but there seems to be 2 types, curved and flat based. which is better for bow making?
and what sort of dimensions and patterns (English, continental, carvers etc.) do you find best for draw knives?
thanks

!! NEW !!Damascus Skinning Knife w/ Sheath

feeds@yuku.com (backwoodsjoe) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:45:17 GMT

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