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by zimoz
Wed Nov 20, 2013 10:12 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 everyone, I think I'm sorted out with a kind offer fromm Gazza to show me the ropes :biggrin:

A great welcome to the Board. Cheers.

John
by zimoz
Wed Nov 20, 2013 10:05 pm
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: Anyone use an Ulu or a Round Knife
Replies: 11
Views: 5847

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 ...
by zimoz
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
by zimoz
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...
by zimoz
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
by zimoz
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.
by zimoz
Mon Nov 18, 2013 4:35 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Anyone near Brisbane willing to help with a Flemish twist
Replies: 14
Views: 3576

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...