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- Wed Aug 23, 2017 8:45 am
- Forum: The Cutting Edge
- Topic: A play with the forge
- Replies: 17
- Views: 10997
Re: A play with the forge
The roller knife looks great woodie, very practical reuse of bearing elements.
- Tue Aug 22, 2017 9:57 am
- Forum: Traditional Archery Events
- Topic: Townsville Trad 25-26 August
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1760
Townsville Trad 25-26 August
Just a quick reminder the Townsville District Bowhunters Trad weekend is on.
- Tue Aug 22, 2017 9:50 am
- Forum: Traditional Archery Events
- Topic: Tully Invitational 1-3 September
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1488
Tully Invitational 1-3 September
While not strictly a trad event, most shoot trad and it is a great weekend.
Cheers, Rod- Tue Aug 22, 2017 9:23 am
- Forum: Traditional Crafts
- Topic: Another Knife born
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3926
Re: Another Knife born
Nice pick up on the Anvil woodie. The first knife is looking good. A word of caution for using your gas forge. I don't know if this is a issue for your forge but it was for mine and it won't take long to check. I see your jet arrangement is different to mine and may prevent the heat flowing backward...
- Wed Jul 26, 2017 7:40 am
- Forum: Traditional Crafts
- Topic: 'The Winged Longbow!'
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4928
Re: 'The Winged Longbow!'
The "money shot" looks good Darren. There appears to be plenty of room for a much longer draw length in the photo. A nice looking longbow.
Cheers... Rod
Cheers... Rod
- Wed Jul 12, 2017 8:37 am
- Forum: Traditional Crafts
- Topic: Snake skin sheds
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2890
Re: Snake skin sheds
Thanks Gentlemen,
Rob, that is a handy bit of research. It seems that the shed skins are considered part of the animal, I should ask him nicely not to leave them draped beside my access door so I not tempted to use them. Last time, at first light I thought he had me
Cheers... Rod
Rob, that is a handy bit of research. It seems that the shed skins are considered part of the animal, I should ask him nicely not to leave them draped beside my access door so I not tempted to use them. Last time, at first light I thought he had me
Cheers... Rod
- Tue Jul 11, 2017 10:45 am
- Forum: Traditional Crafts
- Topic: Snake skin sheds
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2890
Snake skin sheds
I wonder if it would be OK (i.e. legal) to use snake skin sheds to back bows, even if it was just for the looks rather than mechanical support. I cant see why not? This young scrub python has been leaving a shed skin in my shed :lol: every 5-6 weeks. it is about 2.4 m overall length. Cheers... Rod Z...
- Sun Jul 09, 2017 6:09 pm
- Forum: Shooting The Breeze
- Topic: First trophy with the longbow - updated
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5946
Re: First trophy with the longbow - just braggin' - updated
Just over two years since Dad passed away, I put my latest bow in the local Ag show where we live now in Ingham. I did it mainly as a personal remembrance for Dad as he loved putting woodwork in the shows (see OP). Well I was surprised to find it won the section and champion exhibit for woodwork. Ho...
- Sun Jul 09, 2017 5:58 pm
- Forum: Traditional Crafts
- Topic: Making A Basic Back Quiver.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1512
Re: Making A Basic Back Quiver.
Good post Daryl.
- Fri Jun 09, 2017 12:28 pm
- Forum: The Ozbow Trade Blanket
- Topic: Customized back quivers
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3050
Re: Customized back quivers
Lovely work Sue.
- Fri Jun 09, 2017 12:25 pm
- Forum: Traditional Crafts
- Topic: Ladies take-down semi-recurve
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6363
Re: Ladies take-down semi-recurve
Thanks Roadie, Rod and Perry.
- Fri Jun 09, 2017 12:21 pm
- Forum: Traditional Crafts
- Topic: Wayno's Justastik arrowcraft UPDATED June 2017
- Replies: 115
- Views: 40411
Re: Wayno's Justastik arrowcraft UPDATED June 2017
They look real good Wayno, thanks for sharing the process. I was planning a new set of arrows and was going to use white nocks and caps, 2 white and a red bright barred cock feather. Seems I was on the right track but you beat me to it. Might just go for 3 white feathers again. It makes them easier ...
- Mon Jun 05, 2017 2:12 pm
- Forum: Traditional Crafts
- Topic: Ladies take-down semi-recurve
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6363
Re: Ladies take-down semi-recurve
Thank you for your kind words gentlemen. I do have to make a lighter set of limbs, Robyn could only get these ones back to about 18-20 inches of draw length.
Cheers... Rod
Cheers... Rod
- Sat Jun 03, 2017 8:30 am
- Forum: Traditional Crafts
- Topic: Ladies take-down semi-recurve
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6363
Ladies take-down semi-recurve
Made a bow for my wife, and some arrows, and a knife. :biggrin: ooo that rhymes. 32#@28" 64 NTN. Robyn will only draw it to around 26-27 inches. Haven't worked that out yet as this is her first bow. I may have to make a lighter set of limbs for her to get started on yet. Arrows are European pin...
- Thu Jun 01, 2017 12:24 pm
- Forum: Traditional Crafts
- Topic: Wayno's Justastik arrowcraft UPDATED June 2017
- Replies: 115
- Views: 40411
Re: Wayno's Justastik arrowcraft UPDATED August 2016
Looking good Wayno, glad you have a bit of spare time occasionally. All work and no play...
Cheers, Rod
Cheers, Rod
- Sun Apr 30, 2017 11:40 am
- Forum: Traditional Crafts
- Topic: Osage 'character' bow.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4686
Re: Osage 'character' bow.
A great looking self bow Bob. It would be the pinnacle of achievement to make such a bow and an arrow with a stone point to harvest some game. It seems you have most of that goal achieved already.
Cheers... Rod
Cheers... Rod
- Sun Apr 30, 2017 11:20 am
- Forum: Traditional Crafts
- Topic: A Fileld Knife
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2489
Re: A Fileld Knife
I think the weld will be much softer than the file due to low carbon content. It will take an edge OK but probably won't hold it for long in service. Is that weld long the cutting edge towards the tip? It seems to be a much lighter colour as well!
- Wed Apr 26, 2017 10:35 am
- Forum: Shooting The Breeze
- Topic: Honouring ANZAC.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2036
Re: Honouring ANZAC.
Lest we forget.
- Tue Apr 11, 2017 10:44 am
- Forum: Traditional Crafts
- Topic: Jenny Craig for bows
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2203
Re: Jenny Craig for bows
It should be possible Clint. When I made my first take down recurve it came in at 75#@28", way too much for me. After a good bit of reworking the thickness of the glass on the limbs it finished at 63#@28" which is comfortable for hunting. I purposely had 0.050 glass on the back and belly i...
- Sun Mar 19, 2017 5:18 am
- Forum: The Cutting Edge
- Topic: A play with the forge
- Replies: 17
- Views: 10997
Re: A play with the forge
Very nice result woodie.
- Sat Mar 18, 2017 9:46 am
- Forum: The Cutting Edge
- Topic: A play with the forge
- Replies: 17
- Views: 10997
Re: A play with the forge
Looks like a good start Woodie, should make a nice little caping knife. What will you etch it with to bring out the pattern?
- Thu Feb 23, 2017 12:28 pm
- Forum: Shooting The Breeze
- Topic: Tennis elbow and archery
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4592
Re: Tennis elbow and archery
Ian, I have been using one of these for a couple of years now. Without it I can't bear the pain in my left elbow (right handed shooter) after more the half a dozen shots. With it I can shoot a full target round without too much pain at all. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/FUTURO-2-PACK-LARGE-ELBOW-SUPPOR...
- Thu Feb 23, 2017 11:29 am
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: New member introduction with a question.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2432
Re: New member introduction with a question.
Hi Tut,
There are some limits on image size. Have a look at http://www.ozbow.net/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=15077 .
Some of the answers you are looking for might be on this page. http://www.bobleebows.net/bob_lee_wing_archery.html
Cheers... Rod
There are some limits on image size. Have a look at http://www.ozbow.net/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=15077 .
Some of the answers you are looking for might be on this page. http://www.bobleebows.net/bob_lee_wing_archery.html
Cheers... Rod
- Sat Feb 18, 2017 12:17 pm
- Forum: The Cutting Edge
- Topic: Full tang drop point skinner
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6894
Full tang drop point skinner
I recently made this skinner for a friend. It is made from 1084 steel with buff horn scales. The overall length is 8 3/4" with the blade just over 4" with full flat grind. I will be trying to put a metal guard or bolsters on my next attempt. The sheath is 8oz tooling leather hand stitched....
- Thu Feb 16, 2017 1:17 pm
- Forum: Traditional Crafts
- Topic: 50# takedown.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4953
Re: 50# takedown.
Nice looking bow Bob. Good luck with the surgery, wish you a speedy recovery.
Cheers... Rod
Cheers... Rod
- Mon Feb 13, 2017 10:03 am
- Forum: Traditional Crafts
- Topic: Takedown semi-recurve bow.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6125
Re: Takedown semi-recurve bow.
Thank you gentlemen, the whole deal is much clearer now.
Cheers... Rod
Cheers... Rod
- Mon Jan 30, 2017 12:20 pm
- Forum: The Cutting Edge
- Topic: First attempt at a hidden tang knife
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8133
Re: First attempt at a hidden tang knife
Thanks archerark.
Cheers... Rod
Cheers... Rod
- Sun Jan 29, 2017 6:59 pm
- Forum: The Cutting Edge
- Topic: First attempt at a hidden tang knife
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8133
Re: First attempt at a hidden tang knife
I have made a brother to the above blade. It is a gift for the son of the previous blade's owner. The Sgian Dubh has significance to these blokes due to their Scottish ancestry.
Cheers... Rod
I think this one has turned out better but my photography is up the shite.Cheers... Rod
- Sat Jan 28, 2017 12:12 pm
- Forum: Traditional Crafts
- Topic: Australia Day flatbow
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4312
Re: Australia Day flatbow
Looks great Dave, you have really sorted out how to make them in very quick time for sure.
Cheers... Rod
Cheers... Rod
- Sat Jan 21, 2017 8:30 am
- Forum: Traditional Crafts
- Topic: Takedown semi-recurve bow.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6125
Re: Takedown semi-recurve bow.
"Deflex/Reflex Bow" it is then Daryl. Thank you for your detailed response and willingness to share knowledge. I note Bingham's Projects use the terms "Shallow" and "Pronounced" to describe the severity of the D/R profile. This makes sense to me, however I wonder if it ...