Tradition-Al Bows

[Andy54Hawken]

I really like your quiver.

Thanks...Curt Brisky makes and sells those too....
With opening in the side , it makes it easy to grab an arrow and nock it in a smooth draw...
Plus it hangs on you side and you don't risk an ear when to draw a arrow w/ a broadhead or spill 'em out when you bend down....
Andy

 

[Ura-Ki]

Do you hand make brier pipes? I'd love to see some pics if you want to share.

I do, Here is a teaser!

 

[Mister Bisley]

I do, Here is a teaser!

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Wow brother! Nice bowl. Do you ever sell them?

 

[Ura-Ki]

No, I only make a hand full each year, and I give a few away to friends who appreciate a good Brier!
I enjoy doing it, if it were for profit, I wouldn't enjoy it!

 

[Mister Bisley]

No, I only make a hand full each year, and I give a few away to friends who appreciate a good Brier!
I enjoy doing it, if it were for profit, I wouldn't enjoy it!

Too bad lol...I was gonna pony up for one as a gift for my Brier loving uncle

You do some nice work.

 

[etrain16]

I'd be open to a commercial. I'm kind of big on aesthetics, as I take great pride in owning something beautiful and functional. I always try to buy the best that I can afford as well, as the saying goes...Buy once, cry once. But, I'm not trying to pay $1000 for one either.

There are a few reasons why I am steering towards a custom. Customs are usually made by hand and given great care and attention to detail, labor of love. A lot of bowyers tend to be multi-generational and I really dig supporting the small guy. It's dying tradition and I'd like to do my small part in helping it live on. I currently do not have a budget for this, just trying to do some research and build some motivation factor. I'm thinking I would probably be in the $300-600 range.

That makes sense. I like hand-made, local, myself. In my case it was more of "maybe I'll like it and buy something better later", so I decided to spend less and make sure I was really serious before diving into a handmade model. Still not sure yet if I would go that far as I'm just not putting a lot of use into it. Still, for a commercial model, I am pleased with the quality - they use maple and fiberglass laminate on their bows and they look pretty nice - definitely not the Hi-Points of the bow world . Unfortunately, they're not made in the US . When the time comes I want a better bow, I'll certainly prefer to have something like what you're talking about.

I know there's a guy that shows up a the Clackamas County fair each year - sells long bows (I don't recall any recurves). I believe he mentioned using Yew and maybe Osage? Anyway, really nice hand made bows he had for sale there.

 

[Mister Bisley]

That makes sense. I like hand-made, local, myself. In my case it was more of "maybe I'll like it and buy something better later", so I decided to spend less and make sure I was really serious before diving into a handmade model. Still not sure yet if I would go that far as I'm just not putting a lot of use into it. Still, for a commercial model, I am pleased with the quality - they use maple and fiberglass laminate on their bows and they look pretty nice - definitely not the Hi-Points of the bow world . Unfortunately, they're not made in the US . When the time comes I want a better bow, I'll certainly prefer to have something like what you're talking about.

I know there's a guy that shows up a the Clackamas County fair each year - sells long bows (I don't recall any recurves). I believe he mentioned using Yew and maybe Osage? Anyway, really nice hand made bows he had for sale there.

I appreciate that approach for sure. It makes sense not to go all-in on something you're not 100% committed to. What brand did you choose?

Clackamas County Fair is coming up soon. I was already entertaining going to the rodeo, so a two-fer might be in order!

If you ever want to meet up and shoot some stick, let me know. DRRC has a pretty rad archery range and I've been dying to try it out.