I have one too, you know.

bikermikearchery said:
Thanks Doc for the answer. I would never accuse any one of being any less masculine for being good at a craft. I do a lot of fiber work my self, started with natural material bow strings, but I have also learned to card weave. I used Jute for my card weaving for a more primitive look. Now that I see how nice those pouches look in jute mite give that a try.
Post a picture of your slings if you will. I'm sure others like me would like to see. I've tried one and I'm a danger to everyone around 360 degrees so I'll stick to my bow.
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Hey bikermikearchery,
I've made one natural material bow string out of Indian Hemp (Apocynum cannibinum) for the first bow I made. Typical first time bowyer result - went from 600# draw weight to 32# in one pass of the scraper :( . Anyway I made the bowstring for it (Flemish style).

I did a little bit of card weaving and some finger weaving. I might get back to it one day. Done a fair bit of basket making, lots of slings, lots of netted bags. Here's a picture of one of my slings. The picture was taken by a guy on Paleo Planet of a sling I sent to him. He has a knack with taking pictures, so it's the one I usually use.
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You will notice there is no spider in it, yet. Still to come. As far as sticking with your bow, learning to use a sling is a very fast learning curve. I can now throw any stone in the direction I want :o . They are a lot of fun, though and I will persist. I really like the atlatl as well, but I have a bad back and the atlatl creates some problems, so I guess I will stick to the bow and the sling.

How about posting some of your card weaving pictures?

Doc

Since you have an interest in natural cordage, I thought I would post this picture of a partially finished bag in Indian Hemp using an old technique that is referred to as looping.
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Doc (again)
 
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Thanks for the pic of the sling. Nicely done. I have always liked primitive weapons and crafts especial when done artfully. Have to wait for day lite to take a pic of the card weaving.
By the way I've probably made over 300 bows and sometimes I still turn a Bear killer into a mouse bow.
I can shoot a bow, through a hawk, knife, and spear. I can make an atlatl dart go in the direction I want and I do fair with a throwing stick. BUT it has been requested by family and friends that I leave the slings alone.
 
Doc very nice pics and nice work on the sling and weaving. maby when things slow down some you could start a how to thread on basic weaving. I think it would be a great skill for us all to learn.
Jim
 
sasha said:
Hi Doc if you dont mind me asking when you are using the magnet. Does it show N or S or you just have to figure it out on your own which way it shows as it would show either way?? Wont it be better to carry a small campass. Like everyone else i love how simple your kit is and how well it cover everything you mind need.

Sasha
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BTW, Sasha, this is the magnet compass in question.

Doc
 
DOC-CANADA said:
Hey Sasha,
There is nothing wrong with carrying a small compass, but the magnet compass is indestructable and tiny enough to take very little room in the PSK. It also comes with the aluminum capsule in which I can store some more cotton and spare flints for the lantern lighter, besides, hopefully I'll never have to use it . It also has the benefit if I drop it in the water, I can tie my knife to a cord (in the kit), lower it down in the water and fish the magnet out of the water (because it will stick to the knife - it is a magnet, after all.)
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If you drop the knife in the water, and carry a NIB (Neodymium Iron Boron - read darn strong!!!) magnet with a hole, you could retrieve the knife. And probably any other iron bits in the area.

Carrying tha magnet is a great idea. A million times more resiliant than a button compass.

Rick.
 
Nice kit Doc. :thumbup:

Wait, Doc bought a camera?? :eek:

The Indian Hemp bag also looks like it could be used as a toque, in cold weather, during a survival pinch. ;)
 
Nice setup Doc! I'm going to have to post mine, but I'm a gear junky, and my setup isn't nearly as compact or well thought out, but you given me food for thought!

Enjoy the rye! I'm having some Canadian beverages right now, you put me in the right frame of mind!
 
Hey Doc that is a cool place and did play with some magnets at home and must admit it works great. Except that my magnet is not as nice lol. Thanks for another great idea.

Sasha
 
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It took me a few days to get back to this. My picture taking skills are very humble. This is the card weaving that I have done. The belt is 3" wide and 12' long so it can be used as a trump line to drag very heavy objects. jute that I died my self. The smaller card weaving is cotton garters.
 
Damn, you are ubiquitous! :)

As I just finished posting in another thread, you make beautiful looking (and functioning, no doubt) things.

Doc
 
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