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by metalhead
Thu Mar 14, 2024 5:24 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Limb bolts
Replies: 3
Views: 200

Re: Limb bolts

I'm hoping to start on it when something I have for sale sells. It will cover all my costs for the build. That might take a while with the way things are at the moment. People aren't spending a lot of money. Me included. I have found your builds on here very interesting and might hit you for tips al...
by metalhead
Wed Mar 13, 2024 7:11 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Limb bolts
Replies: 3
Views: 200

Limb bolts

If I wanted to make my own takedown where would be the best place to buy limb bolts and all the bits. Wooden riser bow.
Thanks
by metalhead
Thu Jan 11, 2024 4:00 pm
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: Alaskan wanting to come hunting
Replies: 1
Views: 1284

Re: Alaskan wanting to come hunting

G'day Quentin. Without having any Aussie contacts I think a guided hunt would be your best option. Come around Easter time when the rut is on and it's not so hot either. There are plenty of self guided or fully guided operators to choose from. Just about any deer hunting property will have other gam...
by metalhead
Mon Sep 25, 2023 6:59 pm
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: Drop point hunter
Replies: 2
Views: 7467

Re: Drop point hunter

Thanks ๐Ÿ‘
by metalhead
Sat Sep 16, 2023 5:22 pm
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: Drop point hunter
Replies: 2
Views: 7467

Drop point hunter

Just finished this one. 1084 acid etched blade with red Ironbark handle.
by metalhead
Fri Aug 04, 2023 5:58 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: New Life for an Old Bench Grinder
Replies: 9
Views: 5267

Re: New Life for an Old Bench Grinder

That's a good idea. How do you change drums?
by metalhead
Wed Jun 14, 2023 8:55 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: The Wrong Way, Again!
Replies: 13
Views: 8227

Re: The Wrong Way, Again!

But clearly she can shoot a bullseye!
by metalhead
Sun May 28, 2023 10:40 am
Forum: Site Announcements
Topic: The future of Ozbow
Replies: 14
Views: 11388

Re: The future of Ozbow

Come here every day.
by metalhead
Thu Dec 15, 2022 5:48 pm
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: Camp knife
Replies: 4
Views: 5173

Re: Camp knife

Thanks ๐Ÿ‘
by metalhead
Sat Dec 10, 2022 4:10 pm
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: Camp knife
Replies: 4
Views: 5173

Camp knife

Just finished this one. It has a 15n20 blade red Ironbark scales.
by metalhead
Mon Sep 19, 2022 9:29 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Blackheart Sassafras & River Gum
Replies: 6
Views: 2730

Re: Blackheart Sassafras & River Gum

Well someone has themselves a nice bow.
by metalhead
Thu Sep 15, 2022 6:25 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Blackheart Sassafras & River Gum
Replies: 6
Views: 2730

Re: Blackheart Sassafras & River Gum

I would like to see a strung photo too. I love blackheart sassafras. The bow has a very subtle tone to it. The wood combination works very well. Very nice.๐Ÿ‘
by metalhead
Sat Sep 10, 2022 5:39 pm
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: Utility Knife
Replies: 1
Views: 2845

Utility Knife

I have just finished making this knife . It is full tang and the design is based off a Leuku. I made it from a 5mm circular sawblade and heat treated to 59-60rc. After a bit of experimenting I reckon I've nailed the heat treat for a good balance of edge retention and toughness. The blade has been fl...
by metalhead
Mon Aug 29, 2022 5:55 pm
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: Leuku knife
Replies: 6
Views: 2908

Re: Leuku knife

Finished the sheath yesterday . I tried to keep everything in the same theme and not stray too far from what would be a traditional Leuku. I think it all turned out ok.
by metalhead
Wed Aug 24, 2022 5:31 pm
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: Leuku knife
Replies: 6
Views: 2908

Re: Leuku knife

Definitely heavy duty! 5mm thick and 7.5 inches long.
by metalhead
Sat Aug 20, 2022 7:00 pm
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: Leuku knife
Replies: 6
Views: 2908

Leuku knife

Never thought much of Leukus in the past but lately they fascinate me with their utilitarian purpose. Feedback and thoughts appreciated.
by metalhead
Sun Jul 10, 2022 4:11 pm
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: New knives
Replies: 2
Views: 2696

New knives

I finally made myself a kitchen knife. It's kind of an all round utility knife and basically an up scaled version of the small hunter that I make. Should work well. The other one is one I made for a mate. He wanted an Ontario rat 7 copy but longer and wider. It's 7mm thick 5160 . Very stout. Thanks ...
by metalhead
Sun Apr 24, 2022 12:32 pm
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: Osage / 15n20
Replies: 6
Views: 3766

Re: Osage / 15n20

A mate gave me some solvent based polymer wood stabilizer that he used when he had a furniture business. It's supposed to stop the ultra violet from changing the colour of wood. I think it's inevitable that the Osage will turn brown though.
by metalhead
Sat Apr 23, 2022 7:57 pm
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: Osage / 15n20
Replies: 6
Views: 3766

Re: Osage / 15n20

It is a shame about going brown . I did UV treat it before oiling it I'll see how that goes.
by metalhead
Thu Apr 21, 2022 5:05 pm
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: Osage / 15n20
Replies: 6
Views: 3766

Osage / 15n20

Just finished this one. I do like Osage and 15n20 combination. My phone camera doesn't take the best photos . Hope you like.
by metalhead
Thu Feb 17, 2022 5:10 pm
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: 1084 Hunter
Replies: 5
Views: 3555

Re: 1084 Hunter

Thanks. The photos are very deceiving. Definitely looks better in real life. In the photo it looks like the handle has splits but its the grain and finish has a real 3D effect. The blade has a scotch brite belt finish that is super quick and easy to do and gives a good working knife finish.
by metalhead
Wed Feb 16, 2022 4:36 pm
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: 1084 Hunter
Replies: 5
Views: 3555

Re: 1084 Hunter

Thanks mate.
by metalhead
Tue Feb 15, 2022 3:12 pm
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: 1084 Hunter
Replies: 5
Views: 3555

1084 Hunter

I just finished this hunter in 1084 with a grey ironbark handle. I made the sheath too. This was the first leather work I've ever done and its not pretty but works. I really like the combination of steel and timber in this and plan to make some more.
by metalhead
Thu Dec 23, 2021 8:09 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Hollow Limb Design [HLD]
Replies: 7
Views: 4835

Re: Hollow Limb Design [HLD]

Don't ACS takedown longbows have a concave belly?
by metalhead
Thu Dec 23, 2021 7:46 pm
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: Battle Axe
Replies: 1
Views: 2714

Battle Axe

I finished this last night and it's getting picked up in the morning to be given as a Christmas present. Not exactly what I'm into but I was talked into making it. More like begged. It was a heat treat challenge just because it's too big to fit into anything I own so I had to do some modification to...
by metalhead
Thu Dec 02, 2021 7:06 pm
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: Meat Cleaver
Replies: 5
Views: 3332

Re: Meat Cleaver

Thankyou.
by metalhead
Thu Dec 02, 2021 8:21 am
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: Meat Cleaver
Replies: 5
Views: 3332

Re: Meat Cleaver

I made it from a 5mm thick circular sawmill blade I picked up the other day. Hugh blade 1500mm diameter. I'm not sure what steel it but the first test piece did harden well with fine grain structure. They say you shouldn't use mystery steel but you can make a decent knife and I think it's fun and in...
by metalhead
Sun Nov 28, 2021 5:49 pm
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: Meat Cleaver
Replies: 5
Views: 3332

Meat Cleaver

Just finished this one today
by metalhead
Wed Nov 17, 2021 8:44 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Alternative timber to replace vertical bamboo?
Replies: 3
Views: 3001

Re: Alternative timber to replace vertical bamboo?

I've wondered the same thing. I looked into it a while ago and it compared closely to Osage from memory. You can pick it up cheap too. I plan on trying it. Not in a selfbow but in a laminatd bow.
by metalhead
Thu Nov 04, 2021 5:31 pm
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: Osage camp knife
Replies: 3
Views: 2802

Re: Osage camp knife

Thanks mate. I showed this knife to a work mate , he took it off me asked how much then handed me some cash. I didn't get to touch it again. He is a knife collector so I was pretty happy with myself.