There was a house fire in a small property I own that I was temporarily using for storage. About 2000 hand made STAR releases, computer files including my work on the book and much more were totally destroyed. Fortunately I had a small quantity of some releases that were in the garage area that are mostly ok. There are two models of the release, one with hand stitched letter...A lot of effort went up in flames not to mention bows and hunting gear...sob! (no I didn't cry lol).

Now rebuilding the house, but having trouble getting contractors. A big mess, so I'm kinda' rolling with punches. Naturally, it has and will take up a lot of my time.

Fortunately, I was insured but it has set everything back. I really wanted to get the book out in 2021. I'll eventually get 'er done, this won't stop me, but it was a big disappointment.

Anyway, I do have patience...and I guess no one was holding their breath in anticipation anyway! ha.

"hand stitched letter" should read "hand stitched leather". Well, that really was the least of my concerns!

Can stuff like that be 3D printed nowadays?

Perhaps not, just like a good leather tab or glove probably can't be 3D printed. But good idea and one part of one model could be made of plastic, but I preferred hard rubber. They are very simple though in the spirit of trad bows.

Wow, what a turn of events! I wish you well during this ordeal. I hope you had copies of the computer files!

Are the releases all hand assembled, is so, what is the total time for one release?

Sorry for your loss, David but I know you’ll persevere!

I was just thinking about "that guy and his secret method" the other day. I was wondering what happend, haven't heard from you in a while. Thanks for the update, good luck getting back up and running.

David I'm sorry for your loss but you have the right attitude. Good luck rebuilding!

Sorry for loss. Hope things get better soon.

Wishing you a speedy recovery and clean up. Fires like that are destructive and life changing.

Sorry for the loss in the fire and hope you get things back on track.

Maybe someone on here knows how we can help this LW friend get back on his feet I'm not good at this sort of thing but I'm willing to donate $$ if it helps

I 3D print a lot of stuff, and I have been thinking of making the guts for one of those string walking tabs that is often machined of aluminum. Unfortunately, most 3D stuff doesn't look that appetizing, and it isn't that strong. I know I could make one that would work for me. But to send it out to a world of lifetime guarantees, and people who have no practice taking care of things, not probably a good idea.

3D is amazing for making complex items very quickly, and you can then use the same files to contract the parts out to CNC (I you are aware of how that process is the opposite of maching). 3D is not fast for production, and only makes certain parts really well.

Good luck David, you are or will do what ever you can

Sorry for your loss.

That's a rough deal. Fortunately nobody hurt though. You'll figure it out what to do. Things will get better.

Sorry for your loss. I hope you get back with your plans.

Sorry for your loss

Prayers up!

Sorry for your loss but Im glad nobody was hurt

Offer your method online...the best gypsy jazzeers have been doing that since before covid. Good thing you're smart and insured ...same as with vax.

Gutpilepa, I appreciate that, but as I said I was fully insured and wouldn't accept charity & absolutely no need.

The fire happened when I was out scouting at the time a few miles away & my neighbor called me - looked back to the west and could see the smoke rising! Couldn't remember if I was current with insurance or not! Fortunately I was...oh jeez, I ended up being happy for awhile at least...lol.

JTK yep I probably will also.

Good luck with your rebuild and plans. Not charity by any means, just support from people who want you to succeed! I’m in if it helps. Matthew

Thanks for the update David, and so sorry to hear about the fire. Best of luck going forward.

David, things are gonna work out for you. Every last one of us has a life that takes unexpected turns, that's just the way it is. You see all that in hindsight. You're gonna be OK.

Bob, I'm just frustrated mainly..all the lost time, energy and effort...could have been worse I was often sleeping there; glad I wasn't inside or asleep when it happened.

babysaph, just one man's attempt to solve trad archery and let's leave it at that for now, pls.

Damn straight Dave. You have reason to be frustrated.

Won't be too active here the house rebuild is taking up most of my time and probably will for quite awhile. Many others are having troubles getting tradesmen/contractors even for simple work much less a near total rebuild. Did get a nice buck check out "Desert Mule Deer 52" recurve" - kinda' put me in a positive mental state again, lol

I am so sorry, David.

Sorry to hear about the fire David. I'm looking forward to hearing more about your STAR system down the road. Let us know if there is anything we can do and keep us posted.

all STAR stuff aside that's horrible about the fire

David sorry to hear the bad news. As you remember I attended your workshop on the STAR method while in Arizona and was very impressed and very aware of all the research and work you put in preparing to write your book. I know you will do what needs to be done to accomplish your goal as you're not one that "gives up". Again a great Buck, another feat you accomplish on an annual basis. Joel

I've seen some of the animals you have taken. I think you will do well. You seem to have a lot of perseverance.

Very sorry to hear about your misfortune. Especially tough in these times.

That said, I have never heard of the Star Method. Can someone enlighten me?

David, sorry for you lost. The upside you can rebuild back better, just be firm with the insurance adjuster, they do not care except saving their company money; been down that road. My advice to house fire is to let it burn rather than try saving it do to the insurance companies.

I hate house fires. When I was 10 my friends house burned down to the ground. Very sad. It cause his family to move to California. Every time I looked at that empty lot I cried. Frank

jjs, that's very logical, but by the time I got back fireman had already done their thing.

Frank, they say it's one of the most emotionally disturbing things that can happen to a person next to the loss of a child or loved one. But, I think I've rolled with the knockout punch ok so to speak and am getting back on my feet. Quit on the publishing effort? Impossible! haha, just no quit in me.

If I may, I'd like to suggest to all is to take fire precautions esp. making sure your outlets are up to code, (outlet shorts and overloads are a leading cause & that was the case in my situation) having smoke alarms, more than one current extinguisher, etc.

From my experience be sure your have good fire insurance and are well covered for personal possessions. I had State F. and while the local branch had always been so friendly, after the fire I had to deal with the main branch and it certainly has been unpleasant. If you are ex military or from a military family, check out USAA they are one of the best I have heard. Due your due diligence and not just in regard to fires.

Don't use aluminum switches and receptacles on copper wire, or arcing will occur and you'll get a light show under the cover plate.

Bob, what type do you prefer?

Bad break bud.

There was a time when aluminum was used a conductors instead of copper to save money. The devices need to be rated for aluminum in order to use aluminum wire. For a while now, aluminum is not used because of the dangers it presents. The wire is brittle and it expands and contracts as it heats and cools, thereby, loosening setscrews, which heats up the connections and causes arching. So get rid of it if you can!

Copper is the conductor of choice, however, for high power wires aluminum is used because it is light.

I am sure some of you know more about this, so by all means, chime in.

David, I can only imagine what it must be like to walk into something like that. Not only does one need good insurance, one needs a good support system, I hope you have a support system as well. Not a good thing to go through alone.

Dave, the wiring and terminals need to be similar or compatible metal. We had aluminum wire to standard terminals in our apt. in WY and could see arcing under the cover plate. Spooky.

There's nothing inherently wrong with aluminum wiring. The problem is corrosive incompatibility with the terminal connections. The problem can be solved with readily available conversion pigtails.

Had a licensed electrician put in a new fuse box and other work outside the house already. This house was built in the 60's and a lot of stuff was not up to present day code. Probably the same with the entire neighborhood.

There already was another house fire not that far so away; don't know if similar cause but these things happen, so hope every homeowner takes the possibility seriously and is fully insured. Regardless, it will be a huge hassle and time waster. W/o insurance, can't imagine...

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