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by otis.drum
Sun Nov 20, 2011 8:28 pm
Forum: Photography
Topic: Learning Digital Photography
Replies: 12
Views: 3101

Re: Learning Digital Photography

hey Mick, i have recently bought a Canon 7D and have been playing around with a few things. haven't got myself an ext flash as yet but it's on the wish list. i do use the built in as a fill flash at times and it is surprisingly good for a built in flash. for PP i used to use an older version of Adob...
by otis.drum
Sat Nov 19, 2011 2:28 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Limb laminations
Replies: 3
Views: 958

Re: Limb laminations

ausbow is the go. they have a great range and John is always helpful.
by otis.drum
Sat Nov 19, 2011 2:27 pm
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: Some knife questions please.l...
Replies: 20
Views: 5126

Re: Some knife questions please.l...

1. i sharpen with a stone and steel at home, and have never had to sharpen in field. do carry a small diamond steel for if the need arrises. 2. like to mine that i have made, but would also love a custom. would need to weigh up cost verses that of an off the shelf knife i wanted. 3. i consider the s...
by otis.drum
Sat Nov 19, 2011 2:20 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Ozzie bow wood
Replies: 5
Views: 1399

Re: Ozzie bow wood

location? what do you have availabe?
by otis.drum
Sat Nov 19, 2011 2:19 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Big Jims Thunderchild
Replies: 30
Views: 5001

Re: Big Jims Thunderchild

yhose laminates are very pretty.

how do the two sections join?
by otis.drum
Sat Nov 19, 2011 2:17 pm
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: Good week away Day 3,4 added
Replies: 31
Views: 6234

Re: Good week away

great stuff that!
by otis.drum
Fri Nov 18, 2011 1:05 pm
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: A boat, some fish and a pig.
Replies: 22
Views: 4806

Re: A boat, some fish and a pig.

yes, that natural string is a tricky one for me. i'm not sure how i will go about that yet. i want something that will handle the strains of drawing back a 60-65lb bow.
by otis.drum
Thu Nov 17, 2011 8:58 pm
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: A boat, some fish and a pig.
Replies: 22
Views: 4806

Re: A boat, some fish and a pig.

hey Clinton, yeah still here. have you had a go at or any success making bows? how about some hunting down your way? been getting anything. we are looking at moving again (within weipa) and i was going through some stuff when i found a bucket with a few bits of glass and some heads i was playing wit...
by otis.drum
Thu Nov 17, 2011 8:19 pm
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: A boat, some fish and a pig.
Replies: 22
Views: 4806

Re: A boat, some fish and a pig.

and a couple more!
by otis.drum
Thu Nov 17, 2011 8:15 pm
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: A boat, some fish and a pig.
Replies: 22
Views: 4806

Re: A boat, some fish and a pig.

Kim, for your daughter....go and buy her one!!

yes Darren, 5 legs!! he gets a bit excited.
by otis.drum
Thu Nov 17, 2011 7:22 pm
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: A boat, some fish and a pig.
Replies: 22
Views: 4806

Re: A boat, some fish and a pig.

hi Kim,
the male is Jigga and the female is Zaidie.

i would never get another breed of dog now. bloody love them.

will chuck a couple more pics up for your daughter. give me half an hour.
by otis.drum
Thu Nov 17, 2011 6:18 pm
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: A boat, some fish and a pig.
Replies: 22
Views: 4806

Re: A boat, some fish and a pig.

thank you Keith,
and beautiful little lap dogs they are....although not so little, and super energetic.
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by otis.drum
Thu Nov 17, 2011 4:56 pm
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: A boat, some fish and a pig.
Replies: 22
Views: 4806

Re: A boat, some fish and a pig.

Thanks guys.

Hey Ben,
just a little weatherby .243WIN on this occasion. never has any trouble pulling them up.
by otis.drum
Wed Nov 16, 2011 9:59 pm
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: A boat, some fish and a pig.
Replies: 22
Views: 4806

Re: A boat, some fish and a pig.

some fish..... P1010658.JPG P1010683.JPG P1010685.JPG P1010701.JPG and whilst i haven't had time to make any bows or even pic one up, i found myself at the end of the year with the wet season already started and having not been for a hunt for the year. so i decided to put the dogs rifle and wife in ...
by otis.drum
Wed Nov 16, 2011 9:40 pm
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: A boat, some fish and a pig.
Replies: 22
Views: 4806

A boat, some fish and a pig.

so i have had a bit going on of late. a change in role and shift roster (much less time off), a new (to me) boat and very little time to make bows or hunt. the other day i got a msg on here asking if i was still alive, and whilst i have been popping in from time to time for a quick read, i thought i...
by otis.drum
Thu Nov 10, 2011 2:19 pm
Forum: Photography
Topic: 2011 Ozbow Photography Competition - Bowhunting Section
Replies: 68
Views: 16424

Re: 2011 Ozbow Photography Competition - Bowhunting Section

haha. yes, yes, i know :biggrin: ...but i've been snooping around from time to time.

just been busy!
by otis.drum
Thu Mar 24, 2011 10:05 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: What material to bulid up a bow handle
Replies: 10
Views: 1471

Re: What material to bulid up a bow handle

most any wood will do for a handle (as its not structural) so just look for something 'pretty' that suits the bow. also leather and super glue will work.
by otis.drum
Wed Dec 29, 2010 4:09 pm
Forum: Photography
Topic: 'Tough' Cameras
Replies: 15
Views: 5255

Re: 'Tough' Cameras

as far as tough goes. the new olympus 'tough' 8010 should fit the bill. 2m shock proof, 10m waterproof, can withstand 100kg of force being placed on it, and will operate in -10*C. however, it is seriously let down in its actual picture taking/making ability. another, which performs somewhat better i...
by otis.drum
Mon Sep 06, 2010 12:35 pm
Forum: Tucker Box
Topic: spit roasted kid goat
Replies: 6
Views: 6584

Re: spit roasted kid goat

bloody hell, i want some. that looks so good.
by otis.drum
Sun Sep 05, 2010 3:42 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: the ironbarks
Replies: 7
Views: 1340

Re: the ironbarks

clinton, glenn prefers the grey ironbark that grows (i think) roma/emerald, but has said to me that red ironbark works well also. give it a go.

daryl,
i think those bows are made by someone other than glenn. allan jones rings a bell but can't remember for sure.
by otis.drum
Thu Aug 19, 2010 2:01 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: No one with half a brain would vote Greens would they ?
Replies: 101
Views: 11322

Re: No one with half a brain would vote Greens would they ?

i wont be voting greens, and never will. i enjoy freedom! as for Christian leaders, i like the idea. with Christians come good values (obviously there are always exception to the rule). ...and please, my comments are not focused on starting a debate, nor running down non Christians, just voicing my ...
by otis.drum
Tue Aug 17, 2010 1:06 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Sources of Sinew
Replies: 19
Views: 3036

Re: Sources of Sinew

"I know how you could find out"

love it!
by otis.drum
Tue Aug 17, 2010 1:02 pm
Forum: Photography
Topic: Pics from Blackall
Replies: 27
Views: 5361

Re: Pics from Blackall

i like pic number 705. looks like a nice spot for a boar to have a little nap in.
by otis.drum
Thu Aug 12, 2010 4:58 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Show us your Selfies.....
Replies: 59
Views: 7876

Re: Show us your Selfies.....

thanks jacko.
by otis.drum
Thu Aug 12, 2010 12:51 am
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Show us your Selfies.....
Replies: 59
Views: 7876

Re: Show us your Selfies.....

jacko, great bows. you didn't mention what timbers they were.... the benobscot is something i would like to try some day. woody, thanks for those measurements. good to hear it's still shooting well, and good penetration too by the sounds of it. roscoe, i made one like glenns couple the other day (no...
by otis.drum
Tue Aug 10, 2010 9:09 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Show us your Selfies.....
Replies: 59
Views: 7876

Re: Show us your Selfies.....

[quote="otis.drum"] also, an andaman/holmegaard @ 54# 500gr 191fps i would think faster than the 50# pyramid would have been with the same arrows. hardly fair comparing a 500gr and 220gr arrow when the bows are only 4 pound different. quote] sorry got the above figures wrong. the pyramid w...
by otis.drum
Tue Aug 10, 2010 5:11 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Show us your Selfies.....
Replies: 59
Views: 7876

Re: Show us your Selfies.....

simon, i believe fish blader glue is water proof, and whilst probably a little more work to obtain, is meant to be better than modern glues as it doesn't break down (i believe) over time. would be worth a look into. also, an andaman/holmegaard @ 54# 500gr 191fps i would think faster than the 50# pyr...