captncid Posted February 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 Here is the bow as it sits now, just have to clear coat it, wrap the handle, and make a string. Sent by Captain's orders via raven 5 Quote Level 8 Scottish Highland AssassinStr 20/ Dex 10/ Sta 15/ Con 17/ Wis 20/ Cha 13"Most of the things worth doing have been declared impossible before they were done."Daily Battle Log My Fitness Pal Fitbit Facebook Link to comment
Jakkals Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 Making bows is on my wish-list one day. Some knives I was busy with Saturday. 6 Quote Level 8 : Wizard Blacksmith [ STR 6 | DEX 6 | STA 5 | CON 5 | WIS 10 | CHA 4 ] Jakkals, 2019 nommer 3 Spoiler Adapt yourself to the things among which your lot has been cast and love sincerely the fellow creatures with whom destiny has ordained that you shall live. -Marcus Aurelius Link to comment
captncid Posted February 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 Awesome!!!Sent by Captain's orders via raven Quote Level 8 Scottish Highland AssassinStr 20/ Dex 10/ Sta 15/ Con 17/ Wis 20/ Cha 13"Most of the things worth doing have been declared impossible before they were done."Daily Battle Log My Fitness Pal Fitbit Facebook Link to comment
Frost of the Gloaming Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 I can make a Boleadora which is not as cool or take as much skill as making a bow or sharpening a knife. But it's fun and is very useful for catching loose goats and (highly not recommended) little brothers 3 Quote Between a rock and a hard place, use our finger nails to climb, it's all we know.......... Daily Mile Perfer et obdura: Dolor hic tibi proderit olim Link to comment
captncid Posted February 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Hey all!In the process of making bowstrings, I'll do my best to snap some pictures tonight.Sent by Captain's orders via raven 1 Quote Level 8 Scottish Highland AssassinStr 20/ Dex 10/ Sta 15/ Con 17/ Wis 20/ Cha 13"Most of the things worth doing have been declared impossible before they were done."Daily Battle Log My Fitness Pal Fitbit Facebook Link to comment
captncid Posted February 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 To get some creative juices flowing:http://youtu.be/mISNOvuzn60Sent by Captain's orders via raven Quote Level 8 Scottish Highland AssassinStr 20/ Dex 10/ Sta 15/ Con 17/ Wis 20/ Cha 13"Most of the things worth doing have been declared impossible before they were done."Daily Battle Log My Fitness Pal Fitbit Facebook Link to comment
alienjenn Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 I saw you had posted here... was hoping that you had more pics for me Quote Level 10.4 Wood-Elf, Ranger - specializing in demon fighting "doing the impossible since 2012 :D" - Librarian of Doom facebook battle log level 50 WOOT Backstory CNF2014 current (not challenge - doing a battle log this time) Spoiler * This is the day the Lord has made, rejoice in it and be glad. God, The Bible. * Do or do not, there is no try. - Yoda * There are three options in this life; be good, get good, or give up. -- House * Never take counsel of your fears. Stonewall Jackson. * level 50 isn't gonna just POOF happen - alienjenn, NF IRC chatroom * I'm not about to give up - Because I heard you say - There's gonna be brighter days… I won't stop, I'll keep my head up - No, I'm not here to stay ... - I just might bend but I won't break - As long as I can see your face - When life won't play along - And right keeps going wrong - And I can't seem to find my way - I know where I am found - So I won't let it drag me down - Oh, I'll keep dancing anyway - Mercy Me - Move Link to comment
captncid Posted February 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 I saw you had posted here... was hoping that you had more pics for me Just a bowstring in process:Working 12 and 13 hour shifts are slowing the process a little. I have Sunday and Monday off, so I should be able to finish it all then. Until then, baby steps!Sent by Captain's orders via raven Quote Level 8 Scottish Highland AssassinStr 20/ Dex 10/ Sta 15/ Con 17/ Wis 20/ Cha 13"Most of the things worth doing have been declared impossible before they were done."Daily Battle Log My Fitness Pal Fitbit Facebook Link to comment
captncid Posted February 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 I promise the next now I make ill show more step by step pictures.Sent by Captain's orders via raven Quote Level 8 Scottish Highland AssassinStr 20/ Dex 10/ Sta 15/ Con 17/ Wis 20/ Cha 13"Most of the things worth doing have been declared impossible before they were done."Daily Battle Log My Fitness Pal Fitbit Facebook Link to comment
alienjenn Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 I hear ya. ... I have a couple projects I'm working on. ... my stupid hand makes it hard to craft Quote Level 10.4 Wood-Elf, Ranger - specializing in demon fighting "doing the impossible since 2012 :D" - Librarian of Doom facebook battle log level 50 WOOT Backstory CNF2014 current (not challenge - doing a battle log this time) Spoiler * This is the day the Lord has made, rejoice in it and be glad. God, The Bible. * Do or do not, there is no try. - Yoda * There are three options in this life; be good, get good, or give up. -- House * Never take counsel of your fears. Stonewall Jackson. * level 50 isn't gonna just POOF happen - alienjenn, NF IRC chatroom * I'm not about to give up - Because I heard you say - There's gonna be brighter days… I won't stop, I'll keep my head up - No, I'm not here to stay ... - I just might bend but I won't break - As long as I can see your face - When life won't play along - And right keeps going wrong - And I can't seem to find my way - I know where I am found - So I won't let it drag me down - Oh, I'll keep dancing anyway - Mercy Me - Move Link to comment
Toxophilite Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 This is all pretty cool, but nothing will ever be as awesome as this guy 1 Quote "To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and, whatever you hit, call it the target." Link to comment
captncid Posted February 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Hey AJ, guess what's done!! Sent by Captain's orders via raven 2 Quote Level 8 Scottish Highland AssassinStr 20/ Dex 10/ Sta 15/ Con 17/ Wis 20/ Cha 13"Most of the things worth doing have been declared impossible before they were done."Daily Battle Log My Fitness Pal Fitbit Facebook Link to comment
alienjenn Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 it's BEAUTIFUL!!! 1 Quote Level 10.4 Wood-Elf, Ranger - specializing in demon fighting "doing the impossible since 2012 :D" - Librarian of Doom facebook battle log level 50 WOOT Backstory CNF2014 current (not challenge - doing a battle log this time) Spoiler * This is the day the Lord has made, rejoice in it and be glad. God, The Bible. * Do or do not, there is no try. - Yoda * There are three options in this life; be good, get good, or give up. -- House * Never take counsel of your fears. Stonewall Jackson. * level 50 isn't gonna just POOF happen - alienjenn, NF IRC chatroom * I'm not about to give up - Because I heard you say - There's gonna be brighter days… I won't stop, I'll keep my head up - No, I'm not here to stay ... - I just might bend but I won't break - As long as I can see your face - When life won't play along - And right keeps going wrong - And I can't seem to find my way - I know where I am found - So I won't let it drag me down - Oh, I'll keep dancing anyway - Mercy Me - Move Link to comment
LadyMonk Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 That bow looks amazing!! 1 Quote Base Character: Elantrian Class/ Profession: Druid Level: 0 | STR 0 | DEX 0 | STA 0 | CON 0 | WIS 0 | CHA 0 Battle Log Whole30 Link to comment
captncid Posted February 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 That bow looks amazing!!Thank you!Sent by Captain's orders via raven Quote Level 8 Scottish Highland AssassinStr 20/ Dex 10/ Sta 15/ Con 17/ Wis 20/ Cha 13"Most of the things worth doing have been declared impossible before they were done."Daily Battle Log My Fitness Pal Fitbit Facebook Link to comment
captncid Posted February 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 it's BEAUTIFUL!!!It'll be heading your way soon!Sent by Captain's orders via raven Quote Level 8 Scottish Highland AssassinStr 20/ Dex 10/ Sta 15/ Con 17/ Wis 20/ Cha 13"Most of the things worth doing have been declared impossible before they were done."Daily Battle Log My Fitness Pal Fitbit Facebook Link to comment
alienjenn Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 I just have to get my wrist all healed so that I can shoot it!!! and I have decided it will hang over my bed... Quote Level 10.4 Wood-Elf, Ranger - specializing in demon fighting "doing the impossible since 2012 :D" - Librarian of Doom facebook battle log level 50 WOOT Backstory CNF2014 current (not challenge - doing a battle log this time) Spoiler * This is the day the Lord has made, rejoice in it and be glad. God, The Bible. * Do or do not, there is no try. - Yoda * There are three options in this life; be good, get good, or give up. -- House * Never take counsel of your fears. Stonewall Jackson. * level 50 isn't gonna just POOF happen - alienjenn, NF IRC chatroom * I'm not about to give up - Because I heard you say - There's gonna be brighter days… I won't stop, I'll keep my head up - No, I'm not here to stay ... - I just might bend but I won't break - As long as I can see your face - When life won't play along - And right keeps going wrong - And I can't seem to find my way - I know where I am found - So I won't let it drag me down - Oh, I'll keep dancing anyway - Mercy Me - Move Link to comment
captncid Posted February 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 I just have to get my wrist all healed so that I can shoot it!!!and I have decided it will hang over my bed...Just don't leave it strung up for long periods of time, it can weaken it some. Just so you know.Sent by Captain's orders via raven Quote Level 8 Scottish Highland AssassinStr 20/ Dex 10/ Sta 15/ Con 17/ Wis 20/ Cha 13"Most of the things worth doing have been declared impossible before they were done."Daily Battle Log My Fitness Pal Fitbit Facebook Link to comment
alienjenn Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Awesome Quote Level 10.4 Wood-Elf, Ranger - specializing in demon fighting "doing the impossible since 2012 :D" - Librarian of Doom facebook battle log level 50 WOOT Backstory CNF2014 current (not challenge - doing a battle log this time) Spoiler * This is the day the Lord has made, rejoice in it and be glad. God, The Bible. * Do or do not, there is no try. - Yoda * There are three options in this life; be good, get good, or give up. -- House * Never take counsel of your fears. Stonewall Jackson. * level 50 isn't gonna just POOF happen - alienjenn, NF IRC chatroom * I'm not about to give up - Because I heard you say - There's gonna be brighter days… I won't stop, I'll keep my head up - No, I'm not here to stay ... - I just might bend but I won't break - As long as I can see your face - When life won't play along - And right keeps going wrong - And I can't seem to find my way - I know where I am found - So I won't let it drag me down - Oh, I'll keep dancing anyway - Mercy Me - Move Link to comment
Rurik Harrgath Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 I'll have to get the homemade bamboo/yew wood recurve bow that my father and I put together in his basement up here in a few weeks. A lot really goes into manufacturing a wooden bow, especially using bamboo as a building material. The heat box used to give the staff its shape is an interesting but tricky way of going about things. The bow you made there, captncid, looks excellent! 1 Quote [Level ??] Rurik, the Thunderer Class: Stormborn War-Shaman (Path of Giants Barbarian/Conquest Paladin/Elemental Domain Cleric) BRUTALITY 11 | FINESSE 10 | VIGOR 11 | INSIGHT 14 | WILL 13 Equipment: Studded leather armor, war club, plus adventurer's pack containing rations, rope, and nature-based potions. "Rangers have to at least give up on pants. It's a special rule we enacted after Rurik became a Guild Leader.” – DarK_RaideR "Did I just get my ass kicked by a member of Metallica meets History Channel's Vikings?" - Wild Wolf "By the Well-Oiled-and-Meticulously-Groomed Beard of Rurik!" - Tanktimus the Encourager Link to comment
captncid Posted February 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Hey all! Just tested the bow. Sorry I don't have any video, everyone I hang out with works "normal" hours. This is the penetration from 20 yards, though. Also, when shooting, don't do what I did and forget your arm guard: Anyone else have projects in the works? I'd love to see them!! I don't care if they are knives, swords, nerf guns, whatever! Sent by Captain's orders via raven Quote Level 8 Scottish Highland AssassinStr 20/ Dex 10/ Sta 15/ Con 17/ Wis 20/ Cha 13"Most of the things worth doing have been declared impossible before they were done."Daily Battle Log My Fitness Pal Fitbit Facebook Link to comment
captncid Posted February 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 Good advice for shooting self made bows in the cold:http://youtu.be/WHrisY7ymccSent by Captain's orders via raven Quote Level 8 Scottish Highland AssassinStr 20/ Dex 10/ Sta 15/ Con 17/ Wis 20/ Cha 13"Most of the things worth doing have been declared impossible before they were done."Daily Battle Log My Fitness Pal Fitbit Facebook Link to comment
alienjenn Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 SO EXCITE MUCH WOW!!!!! 1 Quote Level 10.4 Wood-Elf, Ranger - specializing in demon fighting "doing the impossible since 2012 :D" - Librarian of Doom facebook battle log level 50 WOOT Backstory CNF2014 current (not challenge - doing a battle log this time) Spoiler * This is the day the Lord has made, rejoice in it and be glad. God, The Bible. * Do or do not, there is no try. - Yoda * There are three options in this life; be good, get good, or give up. -- House * Never take counsel of your fears. Stonewall Jackson. * level 50 isn't gonna just POOF happen - alienjenn, NF IRC chatroom * I'm not about to give up - Because I heard you say - There's gonna be brighter days… I won't stop, I'll keep my head up - No, I'm not here to stay ... - I just might bend but I won't break - As long as I can see your face - When life won't play along - And right keeps going wrong - And I can't seem to find my way - I know where I am found - So I won't let it drag me down - Oh, I'll keep dancing anyway - Mercy Me - Move Link to comment
Rurik Harrgath Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 Stop it, guys. You are all making me pretty envious of the archery going on that I can't participate in at the moment. I seriously can't wait to get back to my folks' place and pick up my bow for some archery-related shenanigans! 2 Quote [Level ??] Rurik, the Thunderer Class: Stormborn War-Shaman (Path of Giants Barbarian/Conquest Paladin/Elemental Domain Cleric) BRUTALITY 11 | FINESSE 10 | VIGOR 11 | INSIGHT 14 | WILL 13 Equipment: Studded leather armor, war club, plus adventurer's pack containing rations, rope, and nature-based potions. "Rangers have to at least give up on pants. It's a special rule we enacted after Rurik became a Guild Leader.” – DarK_RaideR "Did I just get my ass kicked by a member of Metallica meets History Channel's Vikings?" - Wild Wolf "By the Well-Oiled-and-Meticulously-Groomed Beard of Rurik!" - Tanktimus the Encourager Link to comment
Kareesh Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 AJ, I'm sorry but I may have to intercept that package and use it for a bit. Looks awesome, captncid. 1 Quote Kareesh Halfling | Rebel [Level: 1] Current Challenge Link to comment
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