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by janmad
Thu Sep 18, 2014 9:53 pm
Forum: The Ozbow Trade Blanket
Topic: LH Bob Lee Hunter for sale NOW $400 SOLD
Replies: 1
Views: 1048

LH Bob Lee Hunter for sale NOW $400 SOLD

Bob Lee Hunter Takedown Recurve, 52#@28", 64" AMO.
Bought it to begin trad archery in while my longbow was being build.
Very little use, can email more pictures if needed.
I can post it or Pick up possible in Newcastle NSW
by janmad
Tue Apr 10, 2012 11:50 pm
Forum: The Ozbow Trade Blanket
Topic: Bear /Howatt ''His and Hers''
Replies: 3
Views: 1219

Re: Bear /Howatt ''His and Hers''

Looking for a low poundage trad bow for my son what price would you put on the Howatt
by janmad
Mon Feb 07, 2011 9:44 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Glueing field tips to wood arrows.
Replies: 33
Views: 3249

Re: Glueing field tips to wood arrows.

Had the same problems, the target shooters in my local club don't like to see their knitting needle carbon shafts stuck in one of my points, so I started burning the inside of the point before cleaning it with metho, I'm also trying out some tophat points that screws onto the shaft, they seem to be ...
by janmad
Wed Dec 09, 2009 10:31 pm
Forum: Mastering the Traditional Bow
Topic: Ricky Welch
Replies: 23
Views: 5960

Re: Ricky Welch

Sorry in the delay in getting some feedback out in regards to the DVD, I have now had quite a few sessions on the archery range trying to implement Ricky's teaching, being new to Archery I started from scratch and can now group fairly well between 20 & 30 m range, I have started shooting 3 finge...
by janmad
Sun Oct 11, 2009 10:23 pm
Forum: Mastering the Traditional Bow
Topic: Ricky Welch
Replies: 23
Views: 5960

Re: Ricky Welch

Hi, I have just arrived back on land and internet connections, I will write a review of the DVD once I get sorted and post it under reviews, I haven't had a chance to follow his instructions and try his way of shooting so I'll give it a try and let you know if it helps me hitting what I'm looking at...
by janmad
Sat Sep 05, 2009 12:25 am
Forum: Mastering the Traditional Bow
Topic: Ricky Welch
Replies: 23
Views: 5960

Re: Ricky Welch

Just recived his latest DVD, being new to Archery and Tradtional archery I thought I needed some help and I have found the DVD quite good, haven't had much chance to testing his instructions, the DVD arrived just B4 I joined a ship for 4 weeks. He shoots 3 under but states that it doesen't matter wh...
by janmad
Mon Aug 10, 2009 8:49 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: How to make a Durable Target???
Replies: 5
Views: 1440

How to make a Durable Target???

Have anyone made their own target, mainly looking at field points at the moment but Broadhead targets is on the plans. was thinking of old carpet maybe combined with a couple of old foam mats that went out of fasion when thermarest entered the camping scene, any suggestions.
by janmad
Fri Jun 19, 2009 8:37 pm
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: Forging Help
Replies: 5
Views: 1603

Re: Forging Help

Hi I'm also looking at starting with some metal work, and have found a few good sites mainly on gas forges, here is a good site on how to make a gas forge http://www.arscives.com/bladesign/forge.tutorial.htm Also check your local TAFE they sometimes run basic Blacksmithing courses, beside that there...
by janmad
Thu May 28, 2009 10:20 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Whats important in a bow..?
Replies: 44
Views: 5215

Re: Whats important in a bow..?

New to the site and also new to archery, and my 9 year old son want to join in but he want's a Long bow 21" 15#, havent really found any here in Oz, might get some feedback from another member here, if not the most promising one is from Kohannah Bows US$125 + $60 shipping, I'd rather pay someon...
by janmad
Fri May 22, 2009 8:45 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Viper Long Bow made in Sydney?
Replies: 5
Views: 1063

Re: Viper Long Bow made in Sydney?

Thanks for the feed back, I'm a beliver in try before buying and are cruising the net to see what's out there, and now I know why I haven't heard back from Wildwood, a auto reply on their web site would be good, I thought the didn't want to sell me a Bow (they look nice )
by janmad
Fri May 22, 2009 7:18 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Viper Long Bow made in Sydney?
Replies: 5
Views: 1063

Viper Long Bow made in Sydney?

Anyone heard about a Aussie made Long Bow called Viper, I was doing a search on the InterNature Viper Longbow when I found the following Bow, and they say it is made in Sydney, looks like a good alternatine to the InterNature one, anyone have any experience whit this bow? http://www.pats-archery.com...
by janmad
Fri May 22, 2009 1:54 pm
Forum: Outdoor Gear
Topic: Motorcycles to gain access to remote areas
Replies: 32
Views: 16540

Re: Motorcycles to gain access to remote areas

Hi
Just had a look at the AG version of the postie bike, it has low range gearing, 4 low and 4 high, but you can't use it on the roads, that's the only problem.
by janmad
Fri May 22, 2009 9:26 am
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: New to Archery what LongBow to get
Replies: 8
Views: 1050

Re: New to Archery what LongBow to get

Hi Everyone Thanks for all the feedback, I think I'll go with the Viper in a light draw weight, and the move up later on, mainly for cost reason, because my son (9 years) came with me to the local club and had a go and loved it, saw a longbow being shot and decided that's what he want to shoot, as h...
by janmad
Thu May 21, 2009 1:18 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: New to Archery what LongBow to get
Replies: 8
Views: 1050

New to Archery what LongBow to get

Hi

I'm new to archery (did a bit 30 years ago) looking for a Long Bow to start out on, Low drew weight LH so I can concentrate on building my skills up, any suggestions. :?

BTW thanks for a great site :D