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by roscoe
Tue May 10, 2011 5:29 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: The wonders of laissez fair Capitalism.
Replies: 18
Views: 2036

Re: The wonders of laissez fair Capitalism.

I lost all my pay & entitlements in a similar way and what really annoyed me was that the tax office & banks got their money before me & the rest of the employees. I hope he gets something back...Roscoe
by roscoe
Tue May 10, 2011 5:12 pm
Forum: Scene & Herd
Topic: Hunting under threat
Replies: 82
Views: 19333

Re: Hunting under threat

What is coming in the future is not just going to effect hunters, but target shooters alike. They wont stop at hunters, they want to ban any sport that uses a weapon. I see a bow and rifle not as a weapon but as a tool,But anti's see it as a weapon. Instead of punishing people for offences carried o...
by roscoe
Sat May 07, 2011 10:07 am
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: number 12
Replies: 35
Views: 5603

Re: number 12

Congratulations Rod to you & your family....Roscoe
by roscoe
Sat May 07, 2011 9:04 am
Forum: Scene & Herd
Topic: Hunting under threat
Replies: 82
Views: 19333

Re: Hunting under threat

This is a topic that comes up time & time again and its been around for a long time as we all know. It definitely needs addressing and soon, time is running out. I agree with one main point mentioned and that is a umbrella organisation linked into all shooting, fishing and hunting sports is need...
by roscoe
Fri Apr 29, 2011 11:41 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Using a file to sharpen boadheads.
Replies: 12
Views: 1609

Re: Using a file to sharpen boadheads.

Whilst we are on the subject of panel beater files, i have just bought a new one from Wurth & its a beauty. I think its 24tpi, but its coated in nickel or is alloy steel and it doesnt seem to rust. I have had a big problem with files rusting up here in the tropics. If i didnt wash them with hot ...
by roscoe
Wed Apr 20, 2011 4:38 pm
Forum: Mastering the Traditional Bow
Topic: Dynamic spine calculator
Replies: 2
Views: 1251

Dynamic spine calculator

I found this link on a english site. Its a dynamic arrow spine calulator for trad bows. I have used it and found it to be good, just thought you blokes might find it useful too. I couldn't add the program file (to big) but here is the instructions and a link to stu millers dynamic spine calulator fo...
by roscoe
Wed Apr 20, 2011 4:16 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Happy Birthday Spear Chucker !!!
Replies: 15
Views: 1716

Re: Happy Birthday Spear Chucker !!!

After all of that yakking on the phone the other nite, I forgot to wish ya a happy birthday. Happy birthday darren....Roscoe
by roscoe
Wed Apr 20, 2011 4:11 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Happy Birthday roscoe!!!
Replies: 7
Views: 625

Re: Happy Birthday roscoe!!!

Thanks for the birthday well wishes fella's, thanks for the phone call Darren. Yes i had a great day and finally the rain has eased Jeff. I got a tree stand for my b'day present. I only really used it once hunting and i shot clean over a pig by a foot. I think i might have to practice shooting out o...
by roscoe
Mon Feb 21, 2011 4:03 pm
Forum: Site Announcements
Topic: On Holidays!!!
Replies: 19
Views: 11260

Re: On Holidays!!!

Have a great Holiday Jeff & drive safely. Sure you couldnt slip a take down into your bike gear?
by roscoe
Sat Oct 30, 2010 8:33 am
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: STEVE STRATTON MASTERCLASS - Warbow and English longbows
Replies: 47
Views: 13992

Re: STEVE STRATTON MASTERCLASS - Warbow and English longbows

Thanks fellows, I will check out my options. Roadie if i could fly in closer to geelong', i would prefer that. I hate city driving...Roscoe
by roscoe
Thu Oct 21, 2010 8:45 am
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: made another 1
Replies: 12
Views: 2858

Re: made another 1

The standard of bows being Home made in this forum is amazing, nice bow mate...Roscoe
by roscoe
Thu Oct 21, 2010 8:42 am
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: STEVE STRATTON MASTERCLASS - Warbow and English longbows
Replies: 47
Views: 13992

Re: STEVE STRATTON MASTERCLASS - Warbow and English longbows

OK I google earthed belmont, its close to geelong? I should be able to fly into melbourne or geelong then hire a car (with the aid of gps) and drive there? Does this sound right?...Roscoe
by roscoe
Thu Oct 21, 2010 8:31 am
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: STEVE STRATTON MASTERCLASS - Warbow and English longbows
Replies: 47
Views: 13992

Re: STEVE STRATTON MASTERCLASS - Warbow and English longbows

Hue, I wont be bloody driving mate, thats for sure. I suppose i better get a map and find out were this oberon is? I think that it will be worth every penny to be there. I have never been to Victoria before...Roscoe
by roscoe
Wed Oct 20, 2010 6:14 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: STEVE STRATTON MASTERCLASS - Warbow and English longbows
Replies: 47
Views: 13992

Re: STEVE STRATTON MASTERCLASS - Warbow and English longbows

I have EFT monies leongatha medieval society and sent EFT advise to wildwood traditional archery. I wont to make a bow with Steve, I hope that there is a place still left? This should be a good weekend. I dont know how i am getting down, but rest assured i will be there...Roscoe
by roscoe
Thu Oct 14, 2010 1:49 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Bloody Lizard
Replies: 17
Views: 2893

Re: Bloody Lizard

Put a very bright light (torch) on him at night and grab him from the side. I catch and relocate a few geckos my self..Roscoe
by roscoe
Tue Sep 28, 2010 3:32 pm
Forum: The Ozbow Library
Topic: Ozbow DVD "Pass Around" - 'How to make a Holmegaard Bow'
Replies: 93
Views: 55526

Re: Ozbow DVD “Pass Around” – 'How to make a Holmegaard Bow'

GOT YOUR MESSAGE, BUT I NEVER RECIEVED A PM? ANYWAY IAM READY FOR THE DVD THANKS...ROSCOE
by roscoe
Thu Sep 02, 2010 5:30 pm
Forum: The Ozbow Library
Topic: Ozbow DVD "Pass Around" - 'How to make a Holmegaard Bow'
Replies: 93
Views: 55526

Re: Ozbow DVD “Pass Around” – 'How to make a Holmegaard Bow'

would i be able to have it after the next person please? ...Roscoe
by roscoe
Thu Sep 02, 2010 5:28 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Happy Birthday LB
Replies: 40
Views: 4095

Re: Happy Birthday LB

Happy Birthday Rod, I hope you had a great day or bought something you wanted...Roscoe
by roscoe
Mon Aug 30, 2010 8:39 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Who dips them...
Replies: 14
Views: 2130

Re: Who dips them...

Kimall, I used a dip tube and two pac auto clear, if you dip one morning and put the mixture in the fridge you can dip again a couple hours after or the next day. The two pac auto paint dries fast and hard even in high humidity and does a nice finish with very little waste...roscoe
by roscoe
Thu Aug 19, 2010 9:21 am
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 ?

Len, I will not be voting for the greens. They come out of the same factory as the anti hunting, fishing & firearms group. I agree len that a vote for the greens is a vote to destroy our culture. I say factory, you don't think they are human to you? I am a conservationist myself, but not one of ...
by roscoe
Wed Aug 18, 2010 8:24 am
Forum: Photography
Topic: Warbow pics
Replies: 2
Views: 1201

Re: Warbow pics

Looks like fun boys, yeah that will warm you fast for sure jeff. Nothing like the beautiful bend of a english longbow is there. Nice looking bows and arrows fellows...Roscoe
by roscoe
Wed Aug 18, 2010 8:18 am
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Kevin's Bowmaking Video
Replies: 10
Views: 1790

Re: Kevin's Bowmaking Video

Just a thought fellows, what about backing these bows with dacron sail cloth, i go sailing and that material is strong and easy to get in different colours etc. I have a spare piece for patches. when new it seems to have a water proofing agent, but old stuff soaks up water for glueing??...Roscoe
by roscoe
Tue Aug 17, 2010 1:05 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Kevin's Bowmaking Video
Replies: 10
Views: 1790

Re: Kevin's Bowmaking Video

Well done Mububban, the bows look great and have a nice tiller. Are both bows backed with linen or just the victorian bow. As you said its a great way to start making bows and cheap to, thanks for the video it was clear and well done..Roscoe
by roscoe
Tue Aug 17, 2010 12:52 pm
Forum: Photography
Topic: Pics from Blackall
Replies: 27
Views: 5361

Re: Pics from Blackall

Some Interesting pics there rod, i like that old wood stove. do and hunting while you were there Rod...Roscoe
by roscoe
Sat Aug 14, 2010 9:58 am
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Show us your Selfies.....
Replies: 59
Views: 7876

Re: Show us your Selfies.....

Sorry Jacko & woodie i have been to busy to get on line. Theres some nice bows there Boys and good see game taken with them too. Like i said i think it would be the great to hunt with a bow made buy ones self.
Otis, i hope you take a pig with those bows soon, it would be good to see...Roscoe
by roscoe
Wed Aug 11, 2010 3:03 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Show us your Selfies.....
Replies: 59
Views: 7876

Re: Show us your Selfies.....

Jeff, i will keep that one up my sleeve using the jute. It must be a good feeling taking game with a self bow. i will get there one day, need a little bit more grunt in my selfbows yet. Otis That Adaman/ holmegaard bow is a nice shape, Perry sent me a link to one of Glenn newells articles and he was...
by roscoe
Tue Aug 10, 2010 8:29 am
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Show us your Selfies.....
Replies: 59
Views: 7876

Re: Show us your Selfies.....

So ya reckon i should wear a hard hat when shooting these bows? I can see a lot of man hours and patients in all those bows. What design is your darwin stringy bow otis, its a real nice shape to that bow? Jeff i didnt know you were into selfbows, whats jute string? It seemed to work as a good backin...
by roscoe
Mon Aug 09, 2010 3:59 pm
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: Our annual trip to the Mitchell
Replies: 6
Views: 1189

Re: Our annual trip to the Mitchell

Some nice boars there and barra. Looks like you had a great trip...Roscoe
by roscoe
Mon Aug 09, 2010 3:14 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: What am I?
Replies: 19
Views: 2193

Re: What am I?

Have they got something to do with a baby?