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- Mon Nov 12, 2018 9:40 am
- Forum: Traditional Crafts
- Topic: Couple of bows in progress
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5543
Re: Couple of bows in progress
Great work there Muz, I especially like the herringbone accents, very neat indeed.
- Wed Oct 31, 2018 9:50 am
- Forum: Photography
- Topic: Pic's from Texas
- Replies: 33
- Views: 24415
Re: Pic's from Texas
Great photos Rod.
- Fri Sep 14, 2018 8:57 am
- Forum: Traditional Crafts
- Topic: First bow in over a year
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5573
Re: First bow in over a year
Thanks fellas, was very pleased with the results. They sold $1100 worth of raffle tickets so it was well worth the effort.
Cheers, Rod
Cheers, Rod
- Thu Aug 30, 2018 9:29 pm
- Forum: Traditional Crafts
- Topic: First bow in over a year
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5573
Re: First bow in over a year
Thanks fellas. Cheers, Rod
- Wed Aug 29, 2018 6:51 pm
- Forum: Traditional Crafts
- Topic: First bow in over a year
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5573
- Wed Aug 29, 2018 6:50 pm
- Forum: Traditional Crafts
- Topic: First bow in over a year
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5573
First bow in over a year
This is the first bow I have made in over a year since I had my shoulder rebuilt. It will be the main raffle prize at the Tully Invitational shoot this weekend. The woods are QLD walnut and PNG white tulip oak. The bow is 64" NTN and weighs in at 46#@28". The brace height is a little high ...
- Wed Aug 29, 2018 6:31 pm
- Forum: Shooting The Breeze
- Topic: Bowhunters that build their own Broadheads.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 10860
Re: Bowhunters that build their own Broadheads.
Nice work Bill and Gazza. I have had a piece of 1" x 1/8" 1085 carbon steel for about 5 years that I have been meaning to make some trade points from. I am going to drill some holes adjacent the shaft (2 each side) so I can bind it right at the tip and in the middle as well as around the h...
- Thu Jul 26, 2018 12:55 pm
- Forum: Traditional Crafts
- Topic: String maker's wax
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4150
Re: String maker's wax
One more vote for straight beeswax. Does the job for me and it is cheap enough to use in other applications. I use a small lump to seal the end of takedown inserts so the epoxy doesn't get into the internal thread. Also use it on screw in points to prevent corrosion and are a nice rattle free joint.
- Tue Jun 19, 2018 3:59 pm
- Forum: Hunting & Fishing
- Topic: Couple of goats
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7645
Re: Couple of goats
Great hunting Tom.
- Mon May 14, 2018 9:13 am
- Forum: The Cutting Edge
- Topic: Damascus Blade
- Replies: 19
- Views: 12537
Re: Damascus Blade
Very nice Woodie, I like your method of creating the raindrops in the pattern.
- Mon May 14, 2018 9:10 am
- Forum: The Cutting Edge
- Topic: My Canister Damascus Experiment
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7041
Re: My Canister Damascus Experiment
Nice solid little blade Woodie.
- Mon May 14, 2018 9:08 am
- Forum: The Cutting Edge
- Topic: Gotta love the ringed Gidgee
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8244
Re: Gotta love the ringed Gidgee
The red liners are a nice touch Wayno, looks very nice mate.
- Mon May 14, 2018 9:03 am
- Forum: The Cutting Edge
- Topic: Scandinavian Puuko
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6709
Re: Scandinavian Puuko
Nice Wayno, the curly birch has some eye-catching features.
- Mon May 14, 2018 8:41 am
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: FOR THE LADIES.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5681
Re: FOR THE LADIES.
Interesting design Daryl.
- Mon May 14, 2018 8:36 am
- Forum: Traditional Crafts
- Topic: Longbow.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4628
Re: Longbow.
Great looking bow Bob.
- Mon May 14, 2018 8:34 am
- Forum: Hunting & Fishing
- Topic: New trad bowhunting film
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8697
Re: New trad bowhunting film
Enjoyed watching your video Tom, well done.
- Wed Mar 14, 2018 12:33 pm
- Forum: Shooting The Breeze
- Topic: knee replacement and recovery
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3578
Re: knee replacement and recovery
Hope you have a good recovery Roadie.
- Fri Jan 19, 2018 3:06 pm
- Forum: Traditional Crafts
- Topic: Reducing weight in a fibreglass longbow
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4168
Re: Reducing weight in a fibreglass longbow
The elastic modulus of Botuff is about equal for tension and compression. However the tensile strength and strain are about double the compressive strength and strain. Considering this, I always remove more from the back than the belly when trying to lose weight on a bow. Some bowyers even build wit...
- Wed Dec 27, 2017 8:28 am
- Forum: Tucker Box
- Topic: Joes Ancient Orange Mead
- Replies: 10
- Views: 37449
Re: Joes Ancient Orange Mead
Hi woodie. Yes there is a significant difference between simple rehydration and a starter. One benefit of a starter is it prove/disproves if yeast is viable and that something hasn't happened to it that could render it inactive. I have never bothered with either but I am going to try it soon. I left...
- Sun Dec 24, 2017 12:15 pm
- Forum: Tucker Box
- Topic: Joes Ancient Orange Mead
- Replies: 10
- Views: 37449
Re: Joes Ancient Orange Mead
Hey woodie, I think a yeast starter is the norm in the mead making crowd as well (from what I've read), also with additions of GoFerm and FermAid + other nutrients to keep yeast alive in high ABV environments. I believe the purpose of this recipe is to have a really low tech starting point for begin...
- Sat Dec 23, 2017 6:33 pm
- Forum: Tucker Box
- Topic: Joes Ancient Orange Mead
- Replies: 10
- Views: 37449
Re: Joes Ancient Orange Mead
Maybe next Christmas
- Fri Dec 22, 2017 12:16 pm
- Forum: Tucker Box
- Topic: Joes Ancient Orange Mead
- Replies: 10
- Views: 37449
Re: Joes Ancient Orange Mead
You are most welcome Bill, enjoy.
- Fri Dec 22, 2017 9:51 am
- Forum: Tucker Box
- Topic: Joes Ancient Orange Mead
- Replies: 10
- Views: 37449
Joes Ancient Orange Mead
This campfire has been very quiet for a while so here is a new recipe I am trying. GMAvatar2.jpg Here is the recipe, I will add a reference later; Joe’s Ancient Orange Mead – beginners recipe For a 5 litre demijohn ------------------------------- 1.6kg honey (never boiled or lose the taste and aroma...
- Sat Nov 04, 2017 6:27 pm
- Forum: Traditional Crafts
- Topic: Ladies take-down semi-recurve
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6387
Re: Ladies take-down semi-recurve
I have finally taken some snaps of the new limbs finished. It ended up 27#@28" and Robyn will probably draw it to 25#@26". I hope it is not still too heavy, but if it is I'll make a third set of lighter very basic limbs for her to build some strength and technique. Cheers, Rod RobsNewLimbs...
- Mon Oct 30, 2017 8:01 am
- Forum: Traditional Crafts
- Topic: Selfbows for the Kids
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3162
Re: Selfbows for the Kids
Nice work Otis, I am sure your kids are stoked with their new bows. Well done.
Cheers, Rod
Cheers, Rod
- Mon Oct 23, 2017 9:33 am
- Forum: Traditional Crafts
- Topic: Project: Longbow GTR
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3969
Re: Project: Longbow GTR
Darren, yes the image is mine :biggrin: . I included some flats along the back of the bow to allow takedown limbs to be made from the same form. http://www.ozbow.net/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=16416. Oh and the finish on the bow was high gloss and it came up quite shiny. I gave it a light rub d...
- Sat Oct 21, 2017 8:55 am
- Forum: Traditional Crafts
- Topic: Project: Longbow GTR
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3969
Re: Project: Longbow GTR
Thank you for your kind words gentlemen. Darren, the idea to use this construction in a longbow came from a request to make a longbow but with a grip like my D/R bow has. It seems very natural and quite common in D/R design bows. I used a constant radius on the belly side of the riser so it is easy ...
- Wed Oct 18, 2017 4:04 pm
- Forum: Traditional Crafts
- Topic: Project: Longbow GTR
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3969
Project: Longbow GTR
No, not a racing model :biggrin: . My latest attempt to be a little unique is a straight laid longbow with the belly glass running through the riser (hence the GTR for "Glass Through Riser). It feels like a very stable and reliable way to use the belly glass that would otherwise be trimmed prio...
- Wed Aug 30, 2017 11:17 am
- Forum: Traditional Crafts
- Topic: Ladies take-down semi-recurve
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6387
Re: Ladies take-down semi-recurve
The new limbs on the tiller tree for the first time. Draw weight is 27#@28" but still needs finish sanding, so they can be made lighter yet.
Cheers... Rod- Tue Aug 29, 2017 9:32 am
- Forum: Traditional Crafts
- Topic: My Folding Knife
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2194
Re: My Folding Knife
Looks good woodie. The g10 almost looks like bone in the photo.