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by greenhorn
Tue Aug 24, 2010 4:31 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: arrow cresting, varnish, oil etc
Replies: 2
Views: 629

Re: arrow cresting, varnish, oil etc

thatnk you. this is very helpfull!! :D my previous set i made i just used the raw wood and fletched them but it didnt look quiet right.... i thought that maybe if i oil with danish oil then finish off with beeswax? i would crest aswell but i dont have a cresting machine as of yet :wink: thanks for t...
by greenhorn
Mon Aug 23, 2010 5:45 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: arrow cresting, varnish, oil etc
Replies: 2
Views: 629

arrow cresting, varnish, oil etc

hey guys. there is probably a thread in here somewhere, where it already explains it but i cant seem to find it. i was wondering, when it comes to wooden arrows, what you guys do to finish them off? i hear alot of people just oiling them and then using some wax? also i would like to know the order t...
by greenhorn
Tue Nov 24, 2009 5:27 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: a leather pouch/bag i made.
Replies: 3
Views: 1129

a leather pouch/bag i made.

heres a small bag thing i made to keep some of my things in. took me about only one day. tell me what you think and dont be afraid to give me some bad comments about it.
by greenhorn
Fri Nov 13, 2009 10:37 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: some things that ive made..
Replies: 7
Views: 1539

Re: some things that ive made..

how to make a penny fox whistle: 1. select 2 old pennys that are the same size. get a nail punch and mark a deep dent into the centre of each one. 2. in one of the pennys drill a hole larger then the other. i did one with a 4mm and the other with a 3mm. 3. now comes the hard part. you need to bend t...
by greenhorn
Thu Nov 12, 2009 11:10 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: some things that ive made..
Replies: 7
Views: 1539

Re: some things that ive made..

thanks guys! yeah the whistle works great. havent put it to use properly yet, but am getting round to it..
by greenhorn
Wed Nov 11, 2009 2:04 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: some things that ive made..
Replies: 7
Views: 1539

some things that ive made..

here are a couple pics of some items that i have made my self. not very good at crafting things yet but am getting better... hopefully.
by greenhorn
Mon Nov 09, 2009 11:02 pm
Forum: Mastering the Traditional Bow
Topic: my setup.. is it ok?
Replies: 23
Views: 5306

Re: my setup.. is it ok?

hahaha sorry what imeant was that im shooting well and consistent.
by greenhorn
Mon Nov 09, 2009 4:13 pm
Forum: Mastering the Traditional Bow
Topic: my setup.. is it ok?
Replies: 23
Views: 5306

my setup.. is it ok?

ive had this bow for a while but have decided to get more serious with it. it is a traditional magyar horsebow, from wildwood archery. it is 40lb. my arrows are 11/32'' with 100gr field tips on them and have 4'' feathers. the arrows are 29'' long. they are port orford cedar. i am shooting nicley but...
by greenhorn
Mon Nov 09, 2009 2:59 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: real trad arrows...
Replies: 2
Views: 960

real trad arrows...

hey guys.. just wondering what type of wood to use when making my own arrow shafts?? or can you use any?? do they have to have specific characteristics?? any tips would be great. cheers.
by greenhorn
Sun Nov 08, 2009 5:04 pm
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: where to go??
Replies: 4
Views: 1115

Re: where to go??

yeah i am part of a local club. i usualy shoot compound but decided to take up some traditional as well. still shoot compound at a competition level. i was just wondering if there was any places to hunt closer to home, so i didnt have to travel as far. im only after rabbits and foxes.
by greenhorn
Sat Nov 07, 2009 1:39 pm
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: where to go??
Replies: 4
Views: 1115

Re: where to go??

oh ok. thanks for that
by greenhorn
Fri Nov 06, 2009 2:40 pm
Forum: The Ozbow Trade Blanket
Topic: American Leathers Full Shot Glove: "SOLD"
Replies: 3
Views: 988

Re: American Leathers Full Shot Glove

looks good. could you please give some dimensions of it? are you willing to post it inter-state?
by greenhorn
Fri Nov 06, 2009 2:32 pm
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: where to go??
Replies: 4
Views: 1115

where to go??

hey everyone! just started trad hunting and live in adelaide. just wondering if any of you know any places to go hunting in or around adelaide? thanks.