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by rodlonq
Mon Nov 12, 2018 9:40 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Couple of bows in progress
Replies: 9
Views: 5097

Re: Couple of bows in progress

Great work there Muz, I especially like the herringbone accents, very neat indeed.
by rodlonq
Wed Oct 31, 2018 9:50 am
Forum: Photography
Topic: Pic's from Texas
Replies: 33
Views: 22209

Re: Pic's from Texas

Great photos Rod.
by rodlonq
Fri Sep 14, 2018 8:57 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: First bow in over a year
Replies: 11
Views: 5044

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
by rodlonq
Thu Aug 30, 2018 9:29 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: First bow in over a year
Replies: 11
Views: 5044

Re: First bow in over a year

Thanks fellas. Cheers, Rod
by rodlonq
Wed Aug 29, 2018 6:51 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: First bow in over a year
Replies: 11
Views: 5044

Re: First bow in over a year

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by rodlonq
Wed Aug 29, 2018 6:50 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: First bow in over a year
Replies: 11
Views: 5044

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 ...
by rodlonq
Wed Aug 29, 2018 6:31 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Bowhunters that build their own Broadheads.
Replies: 14
Views: 9303

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...
by rodlonq
Thu Jul 26, 2018 12:55 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: String maker's wax
Replies: 9
Views: 3663

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.
by rodlonq
Tue Jun 19, 2018 3:59 pm
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: Couple of goats
Replies: 11
Views: 6224

Re: Couple of goats

Great hunting Tom.
by rodlonq
Mon May 14, 2018 9:13 am
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: Damascus Blade
Replies: 19
Views: 10829

Re: Damascus Blade

Very nice Woodie, I like your method of creating the raindrops in the pattern.
by rodlonq
Mon May 14, 2018 9:10 am
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: My Canister Damascus Experiment
Replies: 9
Views: 5838

Re: My Canister Damascus Experiment

Nice solid little blade Woodie.
by rodlonq
Mon May 14, 2018 9:08 am
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: Gotta love the ringed Gidgee
Replies: 10
Views: 6768

Re: Gotta love the ringed Gidgee

The red liners are a nice touch Wayno, looks very nice mate.
by rodlonq
Mon May 14, 2018 9:03 am
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: Scandinavian Puuko
Replies: 6
Views: 5435

Re: Scandinavian Puuko

Nice Wayno, the curly birch has some eye-catching features.
by rodlonq
Mon May 14, 2018 8:41 am
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: FOR THE LADIES.
Replies: 4
Views: 4354

Re: FOR THE LADIES.

Interesting design Daryl.
by rodlonq
Mon May 14, 2018 8:36 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Longbow.
Replies: 8
Views: 4037

Re: Longbow.

Great looking bow Bob.
by rodlonq
Mon May 14, 2018 8:34 am
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: New trad bowhunting film
Replies: 8
Views: 7287

Re: New trad bowhunting film

Enjoyed watching your video Tom, well done.
by rodlonq
Wed Mar 14, 2018 12:33 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: knee replacement and recovery
Replies: 8
Views: 3314

Re: knee replacement and recovery

Hope you have a good recovery Roadie.
by rodlonq
Fri Jan 19, 2018 3:06 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Reducing weight in a fibreglass longbow
Replies: 9
Views: 3780

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...
by rodlonq
Wed Dec 27, 2017 8:28 am
Forum: Tucker Box
Topic: Joes Ancient Orange Mead
Replies: 10
Views: 33266

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...
by rodlonq
Sun Dec 24, 2017 12:15 pm
Forum: Tucker Box
Topic: Joes Ancient Orange Mead
Replies: 10
Views: 33266

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...
by rodlonq
Sat Dec 23, 2017 6:33 pm
Forum: Tucker Box
Topic: Joes Ancient Orange Mead
Replies: 10
Views: 33266

Re: Joes Ancient Orange Mead

Maybe next Christmas ;-)
by rodlonq
Fri Dec 22, 2017 12:16 pm
Forum: Tucker Box
Topic: Joes Ancient Orange Mead
Replies: 10
Views: 33266

Re: Joes Ancient Orange Mead

You are most welcome Bill, enjoy.
by rodlonq
Fri Dec 22, 2017 9:51 am
Forum: Tucker Box
Topic: Joes Ancient Orange Mead
Replies: 10
Views: 33266

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...
by rodlonq
Sat Nov 04, 2017 6:27 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Ladies take-down semi-recurve
Replies: 15
Views: 5998

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...
by rodlonq
Mon Oct 30, 2017 8:01 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Selfbows for the Kids
Replies: 6
Views: 2940

Re: Selfbows for the Kids

Nice work Otis, I am sure your kids are stoked with their new bows. Well done.

Cheers, Rod
by rodlonq
Mon Oct 23, 2017 9:33 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Project: Longbow GTR
Replies: 8
Views: 3718

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...
by rodlonq
Sat Oct 21, 2017 8:55 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Project: Longbow GTR
Replies: 8
Views: 3718

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 ...
by rodlonq
Wed Oct 18, 2017 4:04 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Project: Longbow GTR
Replies: 8
Views: 3718

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...
by rodlonq
Wed Aug 30, 2017 11:17 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Ladies take-down semi-recurve
Replies: 15
Views: 5998

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.
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Cheers... Rod
by rodlonq
Tue Aug 29, 2017 9:32 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: My Folding Knife
Replies: 3
Views: 2011

Re: My Folding Knife

Looks good woodie. The g10 almost looks like bone in the photo.