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by flyonline
Mon May 01, 2023 5:24 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Australian bow woods.
Replies: 9
Views: 8504

Re: Australian bow woods.

Hi Steve, Thanks for clarifying the identity of the species. Most people only refer to the common name, so it is sometimes challenging to confirm the species. Particularly given in am from the west coast and unfamiliar with many of the species people refer to. To confirm, the irritating dust you re...
by flyonline
Sun Apr 30, 2023 12:09 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Australian bow woods.
Replies: 9
Views: 8504

Re: Australian bow woods.

Nic I believe that A. Falciformis is Mountain Hickory Wattle whereas A. Implexa is the normally known as Hickory Wattle, though there also appears to at least one other that goes by the same name (namely A. Mangium ). Like Jeff I'm relatively inexperienced, so didn't figure my observations are worth...
by flyonline
Mon Mar 14, 2022 6:39 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: First bow attempts with Silvertop Stringybark
Replies: 13
Views: 3916

Re: First bow attempts with Silvertop Stringybark

Angus

further to Daryls tillering comments, have a look at this gizmo which should help you get a nice tiller. It is limited to circular tillers, but it has helped me tremendously!

http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/inde ... 422.0.html

Steve
by flyonline
Sun Dec 26, 2021 11:54 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Maple flatbow in an afternoon
Replies: 4
Views: 3105

Re: Maple flatbow in an afternoon

Daryl

Have you tried that thicknessing with a router? I've tried a few times but always end up in trouble somewhere. I would like to try it with the router at 90deg to the blank, but haven't got there yet. Another option would be to use a hand plane with the same kind of jig.
by flyonline
Fri Dec 24, 2021 2:42 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Hollow Limb Design [HLD]
Replies: 7
Views: 4827

Re: Hollow Limb Design [HLD]

That patent has been taken over by (though not owned by) South Cox of Stalker stickbows - he bought both A+H and Dryad last year (I think?) and is now/about to offer limbs with the curved cross section options. The Push have a podcast going through the whole shebang if anyone is interested - https:/...
by flyonline
Wed Dec 02, 2020 5:34 pm
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: DIY tree stand sucess
Replies: 5
Views: 6412

Re: DIY tree stand sucess

Thanks Matt I've thought about making something like that and probably will - I just like the simplicity of a bit of string and some feathers though, nothing to go flat! That's a 1970 58" Shakespeare/Root Warrior I got off a member here. The wood is a strip of oak I made up when the bottom stra...
by flyonline
Tue Dec 01, 2020 6:07 pm
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: DIY tree stand sucess
Replies: 5
Views: 6412

Re: DIY tree stand sucess

Thanks Jeff, always good to remove another one!
by flyonline
Mon Nov 30, 2020 5:36 pm
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: DIY tree stand sucess
Replies: 5
Views: 6412

DIY tree stand sucess

Having seen a few fox cubs getting around, plus a few flat ones on the road, I knew there was a fair chance that I'd be seeing some around home. Sure enough, doing some slashing with a self propelled mower, I spied a dark form sneaking off as I made my way out in the dusk (mowing at night is much ni...
by flyonline
Sun Nov 29, 2020 12:43 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Not My First Choice of Bow Woods…But
Replies: 6
Views: 4064

Re: Not My First Choice of Bow Woods…But

That's the one I was thinking of, and I think there's another couple floating around on the interwebs (PA/paleoplanet?). Unfortunately I haven't been able to lay my hands on a stave of ironbark/spotted gum/stringybark yet to do a stave version, but I've laid out a board version which I plan on backi...
by flyonline
Mon Nov 23, 2020 5:16 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Not My First Choice of Bow Woods…But
Replies: 6
Views: 4064

Re: Not My First Choice of Bow Woods…But

Nice one Daryl, that "primitive" look, both the finish and the shape is outstanding - though there's nothing primitive about them! If I remember right, didn't Glenn Newell make similar bows from ironbark staves? I picked up a couple of boards to have a go with one day and it sure is heavy ...
by flyonline
Fri Sep 25, 2020 2:52 pm
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: Feral Game Hunting Kit
Replies: 21
Views: 7994

Re: Feral Game Hunting Kit

It is carried by cloven hoofed animals and is spread by any body fluids (and can travel through he air for several kms). Unfortunately not just ungulates, but natives as well. Looking at the list in the link, it looks like most placental animals/marsupials are potential carriers. https://www.health...
by flyonline
Thu Sep 03, 2020 7:35 pm
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: Feral Game Hunting Kit
Replies: 21
Views: 7994

Re: Feral Game Hunting Kit

If I was to start again now, I'd seriously look at some of the cheaper ILF rigs. If you pick up a cheap(er) set, you could add a half decent set of limbs at higher poundage later when you get into hunting more. Then if you want to upgrade your riser, the limbs will cross over also. Never shot any my...
by flyonline
Sun Aug 30, 2020 7:45 pm
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: Feral Game Hunting Kit
Replies: 21
Views: 7994

Re: Feral Game Hunting Kit

If I wanted to go for wild dogs and wild pigs as an end goal (I feel as if these two particularly are creating the most environmental damage, and the pigs have the most harvestable material (MAYBE?!) am i on the wrong track with a take-down traditional? Should I be looking to move to a high poundag...
by flyonline
Mon Aug 24, 2020 7:28 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Techniglue
Replies: 3
Views: 3882

Re: Techniglue

Daryl so the three names I've found (Techniglue CA, Techniglue CA Gel and Techniglue R60) are all the same product going from your TDS? I would go with the smooth on, but my bow building may be curtailed severely shortly and I don't want to end up with a litre of glue I can't end up using (at $100 a...
by flyonline
Sun Aug 23, 2020 7:55 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Techniglue
Replies: 3
Views: 3882

Techniglue

Is there any difference between the CA and R60? Or is it just a re-badging/new name/replacemen etc.?

Thanks

Steve
by flyonline
Sun Aug 23, 2020 9:57 am
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: Feral Game Hunting Kit
Replies: 21
Views: 7994

Re: Feral Game Hunting Kit

Steve, Thanks for your reply! 'm struggling to find any information on the legislation at all regarding the use of bows specifically. It goes without saying that such a case would be in the appropriate state with tags and using the appropriate equipment according to law. So far i've been duped by b...
by flyonline
Fri Aug 21, 2020 8:17 pm
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: Feral Game Hunting Kit
Replies: 21
Views: 7994

Re: Feral Game Hunting Kit

2- Once I have 50lb+ limbs I will purchase some much heavier, more durable arrows with some proper broadheads for deer/water buffalo/ kangaroo s and other larger permit game. WOAH - NO native animals are legal to target with a bow (sharks/rays up and 'wild dogs' up north aside). 3- I will probably ...
by flyonline
Wed Jun 17, 2020 7:20 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Todays Haul
Replies: 7
Views: 5405

Re: Todays Haul

Sure, but we'd have to do it properly - I work in an industry that has strict bio-security rules so I'm not really up to just posting seeds. You're in WA right? If you're still interested, let me know and I'm more than happy to package some up, and possibly some cuttings if it works.
by flyonline
Sun Jun 14, 2020 4:52 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Todays Haul
Replies: 7
Views: 5405

Re: Todays Haul

Thanks Daryl, I remember that thread from earlier and is one of my inspirations to give splicing a go. Have got myself a nice japanese pullsaw and a quick mock up with some scrap wood was much better than anything I've attained before, so off to print a few templates out. Also want to have a go at m...
by flyonline
Wed Jun 10, 2020 7:20 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Todays Haul
Replies: 7
Views: 5405

Re: Todays Haul

Thanks guys, I think it was Napoleon that said he preferred his generals "lucky rather than good" and I'm certainly in that category :lol: Honestly, I suspect that most of this is sub-par bow wood as it is. It's pretty thin ringed and only one log is reasonably straight and branch free, so...
by flyonline
Tue Jun 09, 2020 7:30 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Todays Haul
Replies: 7
Views: 5405

Todays Haul

Driving past "my local" Osage plantation, I noticed the tops had fallen out of a couple of trees and there was a large tree that had fallen over the fence. A quick phone call to the farmer got the go ahead, so I headed off with chainsaw in tow. Managed to get a half a dozen half decent pie...
by flyonline
Sun May 31, 2020 7:56 pm
Forum: The Ozbow Trade Blanket
Topic: Osage offcuts
Replies: 0
Views: 1087

Osage offcuts

I'm in the process of making some charcoal for my old man and started throwing in some of my osage offcuts then realised they might be of use to people. The timber has been down for a few years now and should be completely stable and would be good for tip overlays, knife scales etc. The attached pho...
by flyonline
Sat May 23, 2020 12:03 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Finished up a giant killer....
Replies: 5
Views: 4651

Re: Finished up a giant killer....

Thanks Eddie, me too! Thanks to a work collegue I've positively ID this tree as a Lightwood/Hickory Wattle ( acacia implexa . Herein lies the reason using common names can be so confusing: Mountain Hickory Wattle is the common name for a couple of other species (including a. implexa depending on sou...
by flyonline
Sun May 17, 2020 9:22 am
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Finished up a giant killer....
Replies: 5
Views: 4651

Re: Finished up a giant killer....

Thanks Gents. Actually this is my 3rd attempt at a kids bow, the other two I blew up from rushing so this time I actually slowed down and shaped/tillered it like a full size and it paid off.

Have some leave coming up soon, so hopefully will get a bow or two shaped and shooting at least :Bow
by flyonline
Sat May 09, 2020 7:31 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Finished up a giant killer....
Replies: 5
Views: 4651

Finished up a giant killer....

Made up a bow for my 5yo old daughter today from a new timber for me, a local wattle that goes by 'bloodwood'. I can't find any species specific name as yet, which isn't that helpful as there are plenty of other 'bloodwoods' here in Oz. The outer white sapwood comes off easily with a draw knife and ...
by flyonline
Mon Apr 27, 2020 6:03 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Anyone sells bow string?
Replies: 4
Views: 3802

Re: Anyone sells bow string?

Yep I've got at least 1 Tom McDonald string and I'm very happy with it, I'd buy more but I've started building my own. I replaced the nock point on it, but that's because I like a very small one other than that it's still going strong after a lot of use/abuse Plenty of options too; Flemish, endless ...
by flyonline
Mon Apr 13, 2020 7:49 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Trad Easter shoot in isolation for everyone
Replies: 6
Views: 5181

Re: Trad Easter shoot in isolation for everyone

I did get out chasing the 'easter' bunny yesterday as well. The weather was much kinder, almost perfect shooting weather with sunny and calm conditions - no excuse for a less than stellar round (damn!). Started in reverse order this time, with the 15m target first. First was a little off but the sec...
by flyonline
Sat Apr 11, 2020 8:28 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Trad Easter shoot in isolation for everyone
Replies: 6
Views: 5181

Re: Trad Easter shoot in isolation for everyone

Managed to get out at the end of the day, weather was.....unhelpful, showers and strong winds. After last w/e shambles with a soggy target block and wet paper, I taped the printout to the side of a box and put my kick-target (soccer ball stuffed with 1.5 pool noodles) behind the 10 ring. First bunny...
by flyonline
Sun Apr 05, 2020 5:54 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Trad Easter shoot in isolation for everyone
Replies: 6
Views: 5181

Re: Trad Easter shoot in isolation for everyone

I'm in all going well.....(use any text or photos if you like Sue) Printed out a couple of copies and grabbed my 'boo backed cypress board bow which I've been shooting lately for a few practice shots. It's super quiet and nice and quick, perfect for stalking the humble bunny. I didn't have a full se...
by flyonline
Sat Jan 25, 2020 4:09 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: DIY block target
Replies: 2
Views: 4081

Re: DIY block target

Stephen I've noticed that the tape will leave a residue on the shaft, but I've never seen any damage. I do the same but just layer wine cartons (work in a winery) and then strap down with a couple of cheapo ratchet straps or pallet strapping, when it ends up getting chewed up I just toss the cardboa...