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A compound is certainly a different beast compared to a recurve or longbow, so you have the compound box now? I have a recurve and some hand made wood arrows, that I used to shoot instinctively with no sights. It makes it pretty tough compared to say a compound with sights, a peep sight on the string, and a trigger release.
 
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Mark Brunnr wrote:A compound is certainly a different beast compared to a recurve or longbow, so you have the compound box now? I have a recurve and some hand made wood arrows, that I used to shoot instinctively with no sights. It makes it pretty tough compared to say a compound with sights, a peep sight on the string, and a trigger release.



Oh nice man! The last bow i shot was as a kid so I'm pretty green with anything archery.  That sounds like a nice setup you've got tho.  

We found the bow after we had to do some routine organizing and cleaning, if that's what your referring to by "compound box." I think the one we've got is a Pearson and it's somewhat vintage but that's great imo.  It's got the adjustable pin sights on a bracket, the release is just a two finger glove, no stabilizer, whisker biscuit or even silencer.   If someone were to actually wana hunt with it,  a few extra little add-ons would help(ethically).  It shoots hard and it's simple so not much to dislike.  I've actually been shooting it instinctively just to see how i naturally lean. Sense i don't have any muscle memory or training to dictate one way or another.  Treating it like an insanely powerful recurve bow would be kind of ideal i think.    
 
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I don't claim to know much about anything - i think most people that have been around me can confirm that..  But no matter how simple, rudimentary or menial a structure seems to be - it can always be built a little stronger, a little faster or a little more aesthetically appealing, at the cost of one or the other.  I think i've gotten pretty good at not having a fixed way of thinking something needs to be done or built and that makes it appear I've gotten pretty bad at remember anything..heh  Who knows, maybe creativity works on more of a moment to moment basis rather than just linearly.   Maybe questions are like knocking at that singular moment's state of mind to find out if epiphany, stupidity or static answers.  
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The guys and me thin the jungle and find some junk
The guys and me thin the jungle and find some junk
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I over-think bulding what they call "junke pole fence"
I over-think bulding what they call "junke pole fence"
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That snow might hang in there untill April
That snow might hang in there untill April
 
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Sorry my typo, I meant 'compound bow' not box. I'm not sure if I still have any, but they sell what are called "judo tips" which is an arrow head that has 4 little spring hooks and a blunt point, so you can shoot the arrow at say leaves on the ground, and it will catch a hook and flip the arrow over, stopping it on the spot. So long as you don't hit a tree trunk, the arrows aren't broken or lost. They are great for practicing instinctive shooting, since you just pick a random target to shoot at with say 2-3 arrows, then walk over and find a new target.

I've been contemplating junk pole building options, as I'll be trying to surround my 2 acres with one early on, to protect seedlings from the deer/moose. Instead of those thick support logs in the ground, I was thinking of taking a thicker junk pole (like 3") for each end and lashing the 3 cross pieces to them, to make a frame. Then lash 2 junk poles to just the top cross piece about 1/3 across from each end, and kick them back so they hold the fence up at say an 80 degree angle, then feed the remaining poles in. I expect each fence section is a few hundreds pounds so the angle should be enough to hold it in place, and sloped out a little lets more sunlight in where I hope to plant a hedge just inside. It's working great so far in my head as I sit here in the house.... we'll see if plans change once I'm there! I'll be driving up in 11 days!
 
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Mark Brunnr wrote:Sorry my typo, I meant 'compound bow' not box. I'm not sure if I still have any, but they sell what are called "judo tips" which is an arrow head that has 4 little spring hooks and a blunt point, so you can shoot the arrow at say leaves on the ground, and it will catch a hook and flip the arrow over, stopping it on the spot. So long as you don't hit a tree trunk, the arrows aren't broken or lost. They are great for practicing instinctive shooting, since you just pick a random target to shoot at with say 2-3 arrows, then walk over and find a new target.

I've been contemplating junk pole building options, as I'll be trying to surround my 2 acres with one early on, to protect seedlings from the deer/moose. Instead of those thick support logs in the ground, I was thinking of taking a thicker junk pole (like 3") for each end and lashing the 3 cross pieces to them, to make a frame. Then lash 2 junk poles to just the top cross piece about 1/3 across from each end, and kick them back so they hold the fence up at say an 80 degree angle, then feed the remaining poles in. I expect each fence section is a few hundreds pounds so the angle should be enough to hold it in place, and sloped out a little lets more sunlight in where I hope to plant a hedge just inside. It's working great so far in my head as I sit here in the house.... we'll see if plans change once I'm there! I'll be driving up in 11 days!



Oh hah, auto correct strikes again.  Those judo tips sound great for practice and i'd like to see one work.  Most of my arrow issues have been either hitting rocks just under the surface of the mud or fletchings getting damaged from the basic arrow rest or more likely my lack of technique.  

That sounds like a solid design on the fence!  Looking forward to seeing it built and yeah time's ticking up on us at double speed.  We'll all be building and hustling at spring pace soon.    



 
 
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I've got a bag of feathers, points, and a fletching jig so if the adhesive hasn't dried up after years in the garage, we can get those arrows back into service. I haven't shot since before covid so while I have this foam target block I doubt I can hit it anymore, but it'll be nice to get back into form.
 
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G, J and me working on a project in the shop
G, J and me working on a project in the shop
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The cat house allowes them to recharge their heat fast so they can spend more time begging.
The cat house allowes them to recharge their heat fast so they can spend more time begging.
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see..
 
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Mark Brunnr wrote:I've got a bag of feathers, points, and a fletching jig so if the adhesive hasn't dried up after years in the garage, we can get those arrows back into service. I haven't shot since before covid so while I have this foam target block I doubt I can hit it anymore, but it'll be nice to get back into form.



Isn't the adhesive basically just super glue?  Eh might be different with real feathers vs polymers(plastic Junk)..  Either way - coolness!
 
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Be Ready to Know stuff day 32
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Quality control test for the cottage rocket in dog star
Quality control test for the cottage rocket in dog star
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Thin windows are good when the sun is out
Thin windows are good when the sun is out
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This one reminded me of a bonsai so it kind of hurt taking it down. Unfortunately, its zen wasn't mobile.
This one reminded me of a bonsai so it kind of hurt taking it down. Unfortunately, its zen wasn't mobile.
 
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Be Real or get ready to Kneel day 33
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It's goin' down
It's going down
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Great Job! No chances taken.
Great Job! No chances taken.
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Limbed it quick and hauled it away.
Limbed it quick and hauled it away.
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Making a muddy path passible and clean your foot mits instead.
Making a muddy path passable and clean your foot mits instead.
 
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