Thanks everyone, I think I'm sorted out with a kind offer fromm Gazza to show me the ropes
A great welcome to the Board. Cheers.
John
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- Wed Nov 20, 2013 10:12 pm
- Forum: Traditional Crafts
- Topic: Anyone near Brisbane willing to help with a Flemish twist
- Replies: 14
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- Wed Nov 20, 2013 10:05 pm
- Forum: The Cutting Edge
- Topic: Anyone use an Ulu or a Round Knife
- Replies: 11
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Re: Anyone use an Ulu or a Round Knife
Hi Perry, I spent some time in the high Arctic with some Canadian Arctic Rangers (Inuit) in the late 90s. Their job was to stop me dying through misadventure.... I saw both Ulu and a large Leuku-type plus a hand axe being used on a regular basis. The Ulu was used a lot when eating raw seal, slicing ...
- Tue Nov 19, 2013 7:00 am
- Forum: Traditional Crafts
- Topic: Anyone near Brisbane willing to help with a Flemish twist
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3576
Re: Anyone near Brisbane willing to help with a Flemish twis
Thanks Gazza,
PM sent
Cheers
John
PM sent
Cheers
John
- Mon Nov 18, 2013 9:30 pm
- Forum: Traditional Crafts
- Topic: Anyone near Brisbane willing to help with a Flemish twist
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3576
Re: Anyone near Brisbane willing to help with a Flemish twis
Thanks Col, That's a pretty simple set up being used for the Jig. Is that what you're using? I presume that your bows are similar in length nock to nock so that the jig doesn't need too many holes drilled. Or do you use an over-length set up and then cut off the spare to suit the intended overall le...
- Mon Nov 18, 2013 7:13 pm
- Forum: Traditional Crafts
- Topic: Anyone near Brisbane willing to help with a Flemish twist
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3576
Re: Anyone near Brisbane willing to help with a Flemish twis
Thanks Sue, that's a bit far....hoping for someone closer if possible. Thanks for the offer though.
Cheers
John
Cheers
John
- Mon Nov 18, 2013 7:07 pm
- Forum: Traditional Crafts
- Topic: Number 80
- Replies: 46
- Views: 9281
Re: Number 80
Rod, That's a cracking looking bow. I like the blue contrast of the dymondwood.
- Mon Nov 18, 2013 6:24 pm
- Forum: Traditional Crafts
- Topic: Anyone near Brisbane willing to help with a Flemish twist
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3576
Re: Anyone near Brisbane willing to help with a Flemish twis
Thanks for the welcome guys.
- Mon Nov 18, 2013 4:35 pm
- Forum: Traditional Crafts
- Topic: Anyone near Brisbane willing to help with a Flemish twist
- Replies: 14
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Anyone near Brisbane willing to help with a Flemish twist
Hi All, I'm John and am new to the board. Just getting into trad archery and am looking for some help with making flemish twist strings. My preference is to learn from being shown by someone experienced in the art. Anyone prepared to help out? I'm ok to get my own materials, as I'm not looking for a...