#85 Joddy Pettit on Project Quiver | Reflex/Deflex Bow | Salish Wolf @meadowlarkadventuregear

Joddy Pettit is a bowyer in Colorado with 30 years of experience. Through his company, Meadowlark Adventure Gear, he sells traditional bows and bow making supplies. He is the author of the Building the Bamboo-Backed Reflex/Deflex Bow, and the creator of extensive bow building content on YouTube. Please enjoy this episode of Project Quiver on Salish Wolf with Joddy Pettit.          Episode Links: ⁠  / ⁠   ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNdY... ⁠  / ⁠   ⁠https://meadowlarkag.com/⁠ ⁠https://projectquiver.com/ Summary: In this episode, Joddy Pettit shares his 30-year journey in bow making, from primitive self bows to advanced composite designs, and discusses his innovative techniques like peri-reflex bows and bamboo lamination. Discover practical insights, his process for teaching, and his plans for future projects in the art of bow crafting. Show Notes: Joddy Pettit's 30-year bow making journey Peri-reflex bow design and lamination techniques Use of bamboo in bow construction Experimentation with bow shapes and materials Teaching and sharing bow making knowledge Challenges in bow making and material sourcing Future projects and online coaching plans Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Joddy Pettit and His Craft 04:29 The Journey into Bow Making 07:23 Diverse Bow Making Techniques 10:26 The Science of Bamboo in Bow Making 13:17 Exploring Perireflex Bow Design 16:20 The Art of Bow Performance and Safety 19:31 The Role of Social Media in Bow Making 22:30 Teaching and Sharing Knowledge 25:13 The Process of Writing a Bow Making Book 41:00 Collaborations and Influences in Bow Making 42:30 Exploring Materials: Bamboo and Beyond 45:57 Experimentation with Bow Design 49:21 The Art of Primitive Bow Building 51:37 Learning from Experience: The Journey of a Bowyer 54:01 The Impact of Environment on Bow Making 56:16 Future Aspirations and Teaching Bow Building 59:04 Community and Connections in Bow Making 01:01:29 The Artistic Side of Bow Making 01:02:57 The Story Behind Metal Arc 01:03:44 Looking Ahead: New Projects and Content