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by hunterguy1991
Fri Apr 26, 2019 6:25 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: POLE BAMBOO FROM BUNNINGS.
Replies: 3
Views: 3934

Re: POLE BAMBOO FROM BUNNINGS.

Used boo from bunnings plenty of times with no fail. Keen to see this bow though Daryl!
by hunterguy1991
Sat Jun 30, 2018 10:40 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Heavy Osage warbow
Replies: 2
Views: 1860

Heavy Osage warbow

Morning all, Been a long while since I've been on here but jumped back on through the week and I'm pleased to see some interesting stuff going on! Just wanted to share a piece of work I'm progressing with at the moment. As the title suggests, a heavy Osage orange Warbow.... How heavy you ask? Target...
by hunterguy1991
Sat Jun 30, 2018 10:25 am
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Looks like Taxus Baccata?
Replies: 6
Views: 4818

Re: Looks like Taxus Baccata?

There are definitely a heap of boy types that Yew works extremely well in. A replication of Otzi's bow would certainly be a challenge since the sap was removed. Lots of chaps in the Us are making steam bend recurves from Yew. Why wouldn't a Warbow happen Daryl? I'd test it for you :biggrin: Would yo...
by hunterguy1991
Wed Jun 27, 2018 7:49 am
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: What wood is this?
Replies: 5
Views: 4509

Re: What wood is this?

Will be going through my local bunnings asap to see if there's any the same!!
by hunterguy1991
Wed Jun 27, 2018 7:45 am
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Looks like Taxus Baccata?
Replies: 6
Views: 4818

Re: Looks like Taxus Baccata?

I dare say it is Baccata Daryl. Properties are near enough to be the same in Baccata and Brevifolia but growing conditions vary the density and ring count a heap! The chaps I talk to in England that make Yew Warbows often use both English grown Yew which tends to be lighter and less dense and a lowe...
by hunterguy1991
Tue Jun 26, 2018 9:18 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Osage "Character" Elb
Replies: 20
Views: 8227

Re: Osage "Character" Elb

No mate, have not yet split that up but I got my hands on some full buff horns so I'm going to make a Magyar composite bow with it. May even need more yet!
by hunterguy1991
Tue Jun 26, 2018 9:16 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Laminated ELB timbers
Replies: 8
Views: 3078

Re: Laminated ELB timbers

use the 60 Min version mate. Better pot life and sets stronger. Leave your glue up a full day before you shape it if you don't have a hot box. Backings you're basically limited to bamboo if you want Australian, unless you can find Crows Ash as it will work. Other than that, American ash and Hickory ...
by hunterguy1991
Fri Feb 09, 2018 11:12 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Wanted: Osage Stave 60+" long
Replies: 0
Views: 1412

Wanted: Osage Stave 60+" long

Hey lads,

Keen on buying a stave of Osage orange if anyone has any available? I'd prefer a stave at least 60" long but 64-68 would be ideal.

Cheers

Colin
by hunterguy1991
Fri Jan 12, 2018 5:36 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Laminated ELB timbers
Replies: 8
Views: 3078

Re: Laminated ELB timbers

I make alot of trilaminate ELB's using Aussie woods and I'm affraid to say that it's REALLY hard to match backing and belly colours and still get a good bow... Good belly woods are things like red Ironbark, Spotty, black wattle... Hard, dense timbers that are generally dark in colour... Good backing...
by hunterguy1991
Fri Sep 15, 2017 9:38 am
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Importing yew?
Replies: 3
Views: 2371

Re: Importing yew?

Medicine wood staves I would steer clear of personally... Haven't heard good things. Ravenbeak staves are definitely quality ones.
by hunterguy1991
Sun Sep 10, 2017 6:27 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Importing yew?
Replies: 3
Views: 2371

Re: Importing yew?

Full staves are expensive for the wood and the shipping. Unfortunately that's just how it is. To ensure it comes in ok have the source take the bark off. Most folks that are selling it know how to prep it properly so they should be able to do this for you. How much are you planning on getting and wh...
by hunterguy1991
Sat Jul 15, 2017 12:07 pm
Forum: Scene & Herd
Topic: Distressed Emu.
Replies: 8
Views: 5987

Re: Distressed Emu.

Always the mis-use from the few idiots that spoil it for everyone else...
by hunterguy1991
Sat Jul 15, 2017 12:06 pm
Forum: The Ozbow Trade Blanket
Topic: G5 Optix XR Sight
Replies: 2
Views: 1423

Re: G5 Optix XR Sight

Trad forum mate... Probably won't find any folks with wheelie bows on here unfortunately.
by hunterguy1991
Thu Jul 06, 2017 7:07 am
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: The Abbey Medieval Festival
Replies: 3
Views: 1862

Re: The Abbey Medieval Festival

Will definitely be floating around the site and in my groups Encampment and I will definitely have some warbows with me. I have a couple of medieval fletching demo's during the days and a warbow display on the main field at 11:30 Sunday morning thats sure to be a bit of fun!! Look forward to seeing ...
by hunterguy1991
Thu May 25, 2017 9:50 am
Forum: The Ozbow Trade Blanket
Topic: Custom Yew Elb/warbow
Replies: 0
Views: 1187

Custom Yew Elb/warbow

Just posting this up to see if there is any interest at all. Ive recently purchased and received a very clean pair of Yew billets and had planned on making a warbow for myself with them. However, they are not quite thick enough for the bow I had wanted to make, so I'm offering them up for sale as a ...
by hunterguy1991
Sun May 21, 2017 3:47 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: second osage self bow.
Replies: 6
Views: 2752

Re: second osage self bow.

Looks sweet Bob!! very nice work mate :biggrin:
by hunterguy1991
Sun May 21, 2017 9:08 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Osage "Character" Elb
Replies: 20
Views: 8227

Re: Osage "Character" Elb

Cheers guys!! Will post up more photos when it's all finished up completely. Thanks for the advice along the way Perry, and I'm really keen to see what that Osage gets turned into! Thanks Bob! I'm sure yours will be a beauty! Loved working with the Osage as well. Such a responsive timber! Jeff, I wi...
by hunterguy1991
Fri May 19, 2017 3:43 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Osage "Character" Elb
Replies: 20
Views: 8227

Re: Osage "Character" Elb

Well gents, Here she is so far. Still unfinished but tillered. came un pulling around 48-52lbs (my scales have gone to S#*t) at 28". Its 71" ntn and has taken no string follow at all. Perry came round today as I had a day off due to weather and gave me a hand in getting this one done. Chee...
by hunterguy1991
Thu May 18, 2017 10:28 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Osage "Character" Elb
Replies: 20
Views: 8227

Re: Osage "Character" Elb

Bends well using dry heat too Bob. That's how I got this straightened up.

Makes just about every type of bow I think... Great timber!
by hunterguy1991
Thu May 18, 2017 6:57 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Osage "Character" Elb
Replies: 20
Views: 8227

Re: Osage "Character" Elb

Just a quick scrape will get it off and I'll be good to keep going.

Rings are only fairly thin so I'm not asking for much weight out of it. Around the 40-45 mark will be plenty.

Loving all the lumps and bumps!! Just looks Cool!
by hunterguy1991
Wed May 17, 2017 6:31 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Osage "Character" Elb
Replies: 20
Views: 8227

Re: Osage "Character" Elb

Back was sealed under a clear lacquer so I'm stripping it back and making sure it's down to one ring. If it's not I will chase it then re round the edges before tillering.

Going to be a looker if it shoots! Have a few people scratching their heads at least haha.
by hunterguy1991
Wed May 17, 2017 3:46 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Osage "Character" Elb
Replies: 20
Views: 8227

Re: Osage "Character" Elb

Here's a look at the stave guys... Lots of character in this one! Took a bit of the reflex out of one end and took the twist out of the other but added a little reflex so its more even. Osage Stave elb (360x640).jpg Next will be to take the corners down on the back a bit and give it a bit of a crown...
by hunterguy1991
Tue May 16, 2017 9:21 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Osage "Character" Elb
Replies: 20
Views: 8227

Osage "Character" Elb

Evening gents!! Been a little while since I've posted any of my work but I can assure you I have not stopped! Haha This post will be about a bow I have just started and as the name suggests, an Osage English longbow. I purchased a stave of Osage from the states some time ago, maybe 2 years now, and ...
by hunterguy1991
Sat Apr 29, 2017 7:41 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: what adhesive to use on horn tips
Replies: 3
Views: 1987

Re: what adhesive to use on horn tips

I've used everything from technique to super glue.

Strongest is definitely a 2 part epoxy and a 24hr set version is best but 5 Min araldite works ok as well.
by hunterguy1991
Wed Apr 12, 2017 12:30 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: The first Traditional Archery Australia Selfbow Workshop.
Replies: 5
Views: 3041

Re: The first Traditional Archery Australia Selfbow Workshop

Great review, information and photos Perry!!

I will be along to the next one even if only for a short while!

Keen as to see the lads bows come to life!

Cheers mate

Colin
by hunterguy1991
Sat Dec 24, 2016 7:12 am
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Bereavement Notice: Dennis La Varenne
Replies: 29
Views: 11833

Re: Bereavement Notice: Dennis La Varenne

My most heartfelt wishes go out to Dennis's family and friends. Although i never had the pleasure of meeting him in person, He was one of the nicest, most genuine blokes i have ever spoken to and never shied away from giving advice. i cannot thank him enough for all the knowledge and help he gave me...
by hunterguy1991
Wed Dec 21, 2016 10:17 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Australian Yew English Longbow
Replies: 11
Views: 4783

Re: Australian Yew English Longbow

Haha yea i had a similar convo a few times myself...

for me there was only one option for what to make from it tho, it HAD to be and Elb.

ive shot mine several times since finishing it and i love it. Looking forward to hunting with it eventually as well.
by hunterguy1991
Tue Dec 20, 2016 5:49 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Australian Yew English Longbow
Replies: 11
Views: 4783

Re: Australian Yew English Longbow

Yea its the sister stave to the one you have Dave.

look forward to seeing what you come up with.
by hunterguy1991
Sat Dec 17, 2016 10:49 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Australian Yew English Longbow
Replies: 11
Views: 4783

Re: Australian Yew English Longbow

Evening Perry, It has no trouble getting out to a 28" draw (mines 27.5) will have to bring it round for you to have a look at when I'm back up that way over Xmas. Daryl, yep I agree, with all the bumps and bends in it it was always going to be tricky but in the hand it loads up even and draws t...
by hunterguy1991
Sat Dec 17, 2016 10:21 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Australian Yew English Longbow
Replies: 11
Views: 4783

Australian Yew English Longbow

Morning all, Well i did have a big story about this bow and how it came to be but the computer decided to wipe it all... so i'll just show off the bow and say a MASSIVE thanks to Neil, cannot thank you enough for the opportunity to make and own this awesome stick and string! Bow is 70" ntn and ...