| Author | Message | ||
     Daves |
I drive right past the UPS store everyday on my way home  | ||
| M1combat |
I'm looking for a smallish hand held cross-bow Dave... Not one of those $25 ones  . | ||
| Daves |
I don't know of anyone that makes a handheld crossbow that isn't a POS, sorry. Now, if you wanted a full size one, then I can help. | ||
| Thansesxb9rs |
Is Ben Pearson still alive? I remember reading his hunting tales in Outdoor life when I was younger. I always wished I could have his job. Very old copies of Outdoor Life that is. (Message edited by thansesxb9rs on February 17, 2007) | ||
| Mr_grumpy |
I'm probably talking heresy here, but in for a penny.... You going to be doing crossbows Dave? I had one nearly 30 yrs ago, I expect they've come on a bit since then too. | ||
| M1combat |
Yeah... I've seen some really nice compound mini crossbows. Stuff up around 60lbs and only 8" wide... | ||
| Bcordb3 |
Dave, I have a Pro Line Mark IV with a pull of 55# and draw of 27 1/2 inches The arrow are made by Game Tracker (carbon express. Terminator Hunter SELECT 6075. I don't the what style of fletch I have, but a picture is worth something. I would like the sight fletch orange. The other would be white.   | ||
| Svo1023 |
ahhh dave.. buells or bows you are still the man.......send some of your good karma my way....and wish me luck at the buell shop would ya? thanks for all of your help...and good luck with your new endeavor... mike | ||
| Irideabuell |
Hey, that floor looks like it could use a good mopping!!!! | ||
| Daves |
Grumpy, Yes, i can get Crossbows. i have no problem with them, although some bowhunters do. I think they should legalize their use. Some people can't pull a bow? In Iowa, if you have a doctors excuse, you can use a crossbow for deer hunting. M1, send me a link to the 60 lb 8" crossbows. I wasn't aware they could get that much draw weight out of that small of a weapon. The problem would still be the short draw length, for lack of a better term. It is the same for a bow. A person with a 30" draw length will get more speed out of a 60 lb bow than a person with a 28" draw length shooting the same 60 lbs. I can't imagine an 8" crossbow would have much speed even at 60 lbs? I could be wrong of course. Bcord, what grain tips do you use. By sight fletch, do mean cok vane? (I had to mis spell it to get it past the censors, no comments from the peanut gallery, that is really what they are called) | ||
| Bcordb3 |
Yes, Dave, the Koch vane. I just went through all my tips with a magnifying glass and didn't any markings for grain. Tomorrow I will take ride down to the Sportsman's Warehouse and see what those guys think they are. I hate to there, they have great prices on guns.. I have been looking at Ruger 410 gauge revolver they have. Great home defense weapon. The last time I went to look at something I walked out of there with North American Arms .22 Mag revolver. (Message edited by BCordb3 on February 17, 2007) | ||
| Daves |
Bcord They should have a scale they can weigh them on. At 55 lbs I would suggest shooting 100 grain heads. If yours are heavier, new ones are only a few bucks for target/field points. We made some major progress yesterday! Chris, helping me get the materials we need,  OK, so this is about half of the wood we need,  I have the coolest Mother in Law in the world! Gives up her weekend to help out and she isn't getting paid!   Me, painting, who would have thought?   Kandie got in on the action too  My brother Ralph (Gearhead)  Sorry for the blurry picture Ralph, you just move too fast. Amazing since you just turned 50! Chris, building the step platforms  Taos wasn't much help  The 35 yard targets  Grrrrrrrr  2 of the 7 standing buck targets I will have on the range  Pork chops, anyone?  Ahhhhhh, nothing like putting your feet up on your own desk  Today we build the workbench, the rest of the target stands, the bow case rack,hang the other bow display rack, the other range bow hanger and of course more painting. | ||
| Rich |
Looking good, Dave! I'll stop by, when I ride out to Lurch's. | ||
| Daves |
That would be great! Better yet, have Lurch ride over and meet you in LaPorte City | ||
| Rich |
Sounds like a plan. | ||
| Bcordb3 |
Dave, The shop is lookin goooooood. I just got back from the Sportsman's Warehouse, the person in the Archery department weighed my tip (that sounds so wrong). It tipped the scale at 125 grains. I am sure that will help you with information supplied. I am thinking TMI! | ||
| Henrik |
Looking Great Dave . Keep up the good work. Henrik | ||
| Daves |
well, we were back at it bright and early this morning with another trip to Menard's for more lumber Here's some pictures of today's results. More painting  More building, here Gearhead and Chris build my bow case rack for customers to put their cases while they shoot. We need to build one more but Chris misfigured the amount of lumber we would need so i get to go back to Menard's a 3rd time One of the bow hanging racks We actually got them both up now  The finished bow case rack  Our DELUXE dining setup. Notice the fine china. Nothing but the best for my helpers.   Here, Gearhead and Chris figure out the workbench setup  The beginning of a workbench  The end result  Kandie and Bobbie got all but one wall painted now. I spent the day keeping Gearhead and Chris on track and building bow holding rods,target stands, hanging up the 2nd bow rack and hogging out holes in the bow display rack in true hillbilly fashion with a drill bit. Another 12-13 hour day. I could not have done it without all the help! Thanks | ||
| Tx05xb12s |
You're pretty cool Dave. Thanks for letting us experience starting our own business vicariously through you. Keep the pics and progress reports coming. (Plus I'll know when you're done before I come up there so you won't put me to work. LOL! Just kidding.) | ||
| Daves |
another long day yesterday Not much to show you in pictures but I did get my G5 and NatGear camo orders delivered to the store. I'll start on my display wall today. I did get the arrow stands done  A few more targets on their stands   Jake is going with me today to help  Eyebrow Jason is coming in this morning to help me with the rest of the target stands I got my phone hooked up yesterday! 319-342-4550 I'll have my bow press today on the UPS truck so I can start putting my workbench in order. I still have lots of work to do. | ||
| Nevrenuf |
looks like your getting there. what to ya got, ten more on the wake up before you open. | ||
| Daves |
Yep! I will (ok, hope I will) have everything ready by this Sunday. I want a couple days next week to not stress out before I open. | ||
| Henrik |
Wow, Dave. You guys really have accomplished a *lot* in the last few days. Good for you. Keeping my fingers crossed that everything falls into place in time for the big opening. Henrik | ||
| Daves |
I am updating the website right now with even more progress pictures! Got a bunch more stuff in today and even got some of it on the wall. | ||
| Daves |
well Eyebrow Jason and I shot our first round of 3D yesterday. We have the targets in position and the shooting stations marked out. I have product on the wall and will have more by tomorrow. My sign for the building is done and I am picking it up today Updated pics, a logo a friend made for me  My new bow press  Stuff on the wall!    one week from now I will be about to open the doors for business! The local paper came out yesterday with Kandie and I on the front page! Of course the LaPorte City paper probably only has about 2000 subscribers. But, I sent a press release to the Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier. I figured they would just toss it but they emailed and called me back that they want to do an article on my new business. The Courier probably goes out to about 100,000 people! Free advertisement, gotta love that! | ||
| Typeone |
damn, Dave (and crew). lookin' good!! crazy progress  | ||
| Pammy |
Dave, I am excited for you. Your enthusiasm and tenacity will do well for you and the new biz. Congratulations! | ||
| Lake_bueller |
Dave....you should also send out press releases to any local television. I can almost guarantee you'll get some morning new program coverage. They'll probably do a live remote highlight the new business. Just a thought. | ||
| CJXB |
It is so cool to see the progression with pics, wow one day I'll be saying "I knew them when" !! | ||
| Mr_grumpy |
Hope you've got a "Buell Parking Only" zone;  |
