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by swami
Wed Jun 08, 2016 7:04 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Bob Dorring
Replies: 12
Views: 5079

Re: Bob Dorring

http://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/inventive-mind-kept-bob-busy/2832639/ Attached link in local paper about Bob Doring. I bought my first Recurve Bow off Bob when he had his shop at Beerwah about 1982 and still have it, 60lbs Damon howatt Coronado. Still have a worn copy of his Magazine, good...
by swami
Mon Jan 25, 2016 7:27 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: forward mount longbow.
Replies: 6
Views: 2558

Re: forward mount longbow.

Hey Bob,

If that is the bow you had at the Club it even made me look good, shoots sweet and Quiet.

your bows have gone to a new level :Bow :Bow :Bow :Bow


Cheers Swami
by swami
Fri Oct 30, 2015 6:28 pm
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: Sambar double
Replies: 10
Views: 5000

Re: Sambar double

:clap: Hey Captain, Great shooting, your footage from this post and many others confirms both your excellent ability in accuracy and but more importantly your stalking ability to get in close for a good shot. My first Red was a front on shot at 20M with very effective result. Keep up the great posts...
by swami
Thu Sep 17, 2015 7:13 pm
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: Blooded new bow
Replies: 12
Views: 6749

Re: Blooded new bow

Great photos, really makes a difference. fantastic shooting getting a dog being the top animal predator with there incredible senses.

Thanks for sharing
by swami
Tue Jun 30, 2015 7:46 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Happy Birthday swami
Replies: 3
Views: 1457

Re: Happy Birthday swami

Thanks Guys,

Just had a wonderful dinner cooked by the family, Oysters, Barra, Roast veges, plus some bubbly grape Juice!!.
Oh plus lemon Meringue pie :D
Cheers
by swami
Fri Apr 03, 2015 5:17 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Demo Bow, for me
Replies: 17
Views: 6976

Re: Demo Bow, for me

Practically called a Bow but really a work of Art.

Very nice
by swami
Sun Feb 15, 2015 7:08 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: One for myself.
Replies: 23
Views: 5005

Re: One for myself.

Thanks for the shot of the bow today Bob, Shoots very Smooth, very impressed with the feel and draw of this great bow.
Even Looks better in the flesh than the photos. Puts my wheels to shame in the Beauty department, although I nearly got the Cigar today LOL.... :lol:
by swami
Fri Feb 13, 2015 6:16 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: One for myself.
Replies: 23
Views: 5005

Re: One for myself.

Hello Bob,

Is it Burdekin Plum??

Very nice indeed.

Are you bring it to the club on Sunday?.

Cheers

Swami
by swami
Fri Jan 16, 2015 7:44 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: new toy.
Replies: 11
Views: 3196

Re: new toy.

Hey Bob great for making dust and bows!! can you hook up some sort of dust collection funnel device to save the lungs.

I used to get some wicked chest infections when doing a lot of knife making (Steel and wood)

Will have to put my Bow order in soon.

Cheers

Swami
by swami
Sun Nov 09, 2014 6:19 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Happy Birthday Fellas
Replies: 5
Views: 1850

Re: Happy Birthday Fellas

Happy Birthday Hilly and all who have a B'day today. Hilly you look so young and youthful in your Avatar, the Hunting keeps you young, so go forth and seek the treasure and may the swine be large and Tusky. :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin: :wink: Cheers...
by swami
Thu Aug 21, 2014 6:02 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Legality of requesting Osage seeds?
Replies: 6
Views: 2501

Re: Legality of requesting Osage seeds?

Hi, Yes I have about 20 seedlings that need a good home, they are currently dormant and I have just cut them back. Thorny little Bar Stools :lol: They are related to Mulberry with a similar colourer root system. If any one is interested let me know, asking a small fees per plant. Best to collect or ...
by swami
Fri Jul 25, 2014 8:47 pm
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: The annual western hunt
Replies: 9
Views: 3881

Re: The annual western hunt

Hi Jeff,

The recurve is a Bear Grizzly - 55lb. I shoot Eastern Powerflight 400's at 28.5''
130 grain outback stealth 2 broad heads, total arrow weight around 410 grains.

Shot this fella last year with the same set up from 7 meters.

cheers
Zac
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by swami
Fri Jul 25, 2014 5:26 pm
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: The annual western hunt
Replies: 9
Views: 3881

The annual western hunt

I have recently returned from a long trip to one of our hunting properties near Cunnamulla, the journey takes place yearly for a couple of weeks with my dad and a good friend of ours. Despite the dry times over the last few years and lack of vegetation, there were large numbers of pigs sighted, some...
by swami
Mon Jun 30, 2014 5:21 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Happy Birthday swami !!!
Replies: 4
Views: 951

Re: Happy Birthday swami !!!

Thanks guys, much appreciated .

Looking forward to a good hearty meal tonight.

Cheers Swami.

Bob I don't know who this imperial fellow is you are referring to ?? :biggrin: :lol:
by swami
Tue Jun 03, 2014 5:18 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: JUST OUT OFF
Replies: 2
Views: 912

Re: JUST OUT OFF

In Queensland Ambulance cover is free.

http://www.abcm.com.au/news/free-ambula ... nders.aspx
by swami
Sat May 18, 2013 8:31 pm
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: Snobery in hunting
Replies: 26
Views: 6849

Re: Snobery in hunting

Here here Perry, well said. Hunting/archery is an individual sport largely and each to there own.
I think ethics are big on genuine hunters table.
by swami
Wed Feb 06, 2013 6:44 pm
Forum: The Ozbow Trade Blanket
Topic: New Handmade Knives
Replies: 2
Views: 913

Re: New Handmade Knives

Hi Woodust,

Great looking knives and excellent value.

How many hours on average does it take you to make a mid sized knife and sheath?.
by swami
Sun Nov 11, 2012 7:28 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Happy Birthday Bigbob
Replies: 14
Views: 3023

Re: Happy Birthday Bigbob

Hey Bob, best wishesd for the remainder of this great day.

Regards
Swami
by swami
Fri Nov 09, 2012 6:33 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Happy Birthday Hilly & terryzac !!!
Replies: 10
Views: 1703

Re: Happy Birthday Hilly & terryzac !!!

Hilly, Happy Birthday Old timer, Hope you hade a good one , Home early today You deserve it.


Best wishes to you both.

Regards

Swami Of the Highlands
by swami
Tue Oct 23, 2012 7:51 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Grow your own Bow
Replies: 10
Views: 1933

Re: Grow your own Bow

Hi Sue, Yes they definately come in Recurve, The Manure used to gain this Extra recurve efficiently is From a goat with good curl in his horn tips and the tree must be planted on the North Eastern slope. Have just potted the plants up into indivdual pots this afternoon so will need a few months to e...
by swami
Tue Oct 23, 2012 5:18 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Grow your own Bow
Replies: 10
Views: 1933

Re: Grow your own Bow

Excellent LP, I am working on the fertiliser regeime as we speak and will conduct some horticultural trials, types of Fertiliser will be D-flex, Re-flex, Flat, Self B, Hard Core, Hill TP, Multi Lam with trace elements and Maybe one High in Lead (pb) to up the poundage. :surprised: Although the peopl...
by swami
Mon Oct 22, 2012 7:35 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Grow your own Bow
Replies: 10
Views: 1933

Grow your own Bow

A long shot, parden the Pun but Life starts from a seed so a bow must be grown for the future. I have taken it upon myself to grow our kids or maybe grand kids a bow. I Recently harvested an Osage orange fruit which I hastely extracted and germinated the seeds with very good results, the next stage ...
by swami
Sat Jun 30, 2012 10:44 am
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Happy Birthday swami !!!
Replies: 4
Views: 776

Re: Happy Birthday swami !!!

Thanks guys for your thoughts.

Cheers Swami
by swami
Tue Jun 26, 2012 7:07 pm
Forum: Tucker Box
Topic: Carp, Carp, Carp. One of the best eating fish!!!! Trust me.
Replies: 24
Views: 12139

Re: Carp, Carp, Carp. One of the best eating fish!!!! Trust

Bob ,


Please, Please eat the Carp at least for our sake :lol: :lol: :lol:
by swami
Sat Nov 12, 2011 7:45 pm
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: A little file work..
Replies: 18
Views: 5579

Re: A little file work..

Hi Kimall,

looks great, adds to the personal touch of a maker. Always nerve racking getting the symetry right at the end of the job.

Regards, Swami
by swami
Wed Nov 09, 2011 7:08 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Happy Birthday,Hilly & Terryzac
Replies: 9
Views: 1654

Re: Happy Birthday,Hilly & Terryzac

Hi guys,

Hope you both had a great day, Hilly Floorboards are supposed to be walked on not used to shoot swine!!!

keep well and stay safe..

Regards Swami
by swami
Mon Oct 31, 2011 6:05 pm
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: New knife made
Replies: 7
Views: 2219

Re: New knife made

Thanks guys,

This link gives a bit more detail of the rose wood. http://www.ttit.id.au/treepages/rosewood.htm[/color]

Cheers Swami
by swami
Sun Oct 30, 2011 8:39 pm
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: New knife made
Replies: 7
Views: 2219

Re: New knife made

Hey Bill,

Great idea will take sequential photos next knife and post build along.

Thanks

Swami
by swami
Sat Oct 29, 2011 8:51 pm
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: New knife made
Replies: 7
Views: 2219

New knife made

latest hand made knife Hello, Have just completed my latest kinfe made from a left over piece of steel from my full size blades, it is the smallest knife at the bottom of picture, Steel is D2 hardened to 60rc and the handle timber is Ringy Rose wood from the Emerald area, this timber is one of the h...
by swami
Thu Oct 20, 2011 8:59 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: short end of the stick
Replies: 14
Views: 1827

Re: short end of the stick

Hi there Hilly,

Good to see you made it safely, hope they treat you well.

Watch out for the handbags if your near the waters edge, post a few pics if you get time.

Regards Swami :biggrin: