Ozbow

Thanks Daryl, was thinking of calling you.

Curvebow I have just sent you a PM.

Thanks

Would anyone have a horse bow they are looking to offload?
Thanks,
Eddy

Thanks heaps guys!

Hi All,

Just wondering if you could assist in pointing me in the direction of someone that makes some bow string up.

TIA

Hi All,

Just wondering if anyone is selling or know where i can get a hung bow.

Never shot one before but would like to try, nothing to pricey just to start off.

Thanks in advanced.
Eddy

Hi Ian,

Do you have a facebook page or website that I could check out some information on this?

Thanks
Eddy

Thanks for all the help guys, appreciate it. Jeff, just like to clear up as you said each strand would be progressively shorter when using the jig. So you have a taper on both ends. Whilst using the other method where you actually cut equal lengths of strand, you stager both ends and the taper still...

Thanks stringnstik, I have actually read them both but they don't mention when using the jig if you end up with different length strands. I like stikbow's article. Just wanted to confirm lengths of the string and also what lengths should be used when choosing to make the string for a recurve or long...

Hi Guys, Just pulled out the bow after a long break working, kids and studies and decided to dedicate some time To start shooting and maybe build again. I'm looking to make some flemish bow strings and started to read some posts. I noticed that using the jig would make things easy so just wondering ...

Thanks Mick,
Yeah im thinking the same thing but i got bout 3 weeks in victoria so im thinking i can fit some time in there.
I'l try have a look into the places you suggested but any good places not neccesarily down south i'l would take on board.
Thanks for the suggestions anyway.

Eddy

Hey just wanted to ask if anyone could suggest any good places to try bow hunting in victoria as i may be there in late december. I never been hunting so thought anywhere where i could start out with rabbits or small foxes??? Will be in the heart of melbourne but may be doing the great ocean road an...

Thanks matt, we'll start with whats important. I have bout 500 to spend so if i can get a second hand would make things better. Now i think about it should of taken Adam's "Hill" bow. Im only really shooting internature now so im not too fused. I like the feel of the long bow and my draw i...

Chris i after a one piece and dont mind too much if its a long bow or recurve.
But i heard the recurve may be a lot quicker and agile if i do use for hunting.
Not too sure, thats why im up for any suggestions.
Thanks

Hi Guys, im looking to get another bow but not too sure whats out there. Ive only been shooting an internature long bow and few bambo backed bows that i put together myself. Im looking to get something a bit quicker and smaller that i could potentially take out to hunt with. Can anyone give me some ...

Thanks guys,
just came back from work trip. hey mick you know how much i can get the hay for?

Hi guys, just being trying out a few things to place behind my targets when i shoot out the backyard to catch any strays (actually quite a few :oops: ) tried some heavy blankets and hanging some other materials but notice they still go through, ive heard shade cloth may work if i place 2 layers with...

Thanks Mick. Had a look on ebay for some puma's and they dont look too cheap. Im after something bit more rugged as i dont own any knifes as yet. Im thinking spending round $100 mark if i can. Just something i wouldnt have to worry about getting banged around but durable enough to be relied upon. Re...

Hey guys, Just been looking through some disposal stores after a hunting knife. I have seen a few around but i thought id better ask the experts as couldnt get too much help from guys behind the counter. Could anyone reccomend any or have any for sale as im after one that id like to keep in my pack....

Nice looking bow Daryl. You wouldnt happen to have any drawings so we could give it a go would you

hey JLT, i know the one your talking bout and i have seen an identical one at Gasweld. I actually went down again today to check it out then carba-tec to see if they are the same. Their both made in taiwan and all that is different is the shade of paint (slightly lighter blue) and the label. I think...

Thanks heaps Daryl, Using that board would make the tillering that much easier to see where the limbs need correcting. Just another thing though, the U shape cut in the tillering stick is where i would measure the 5" brace height? What im asking is that the brace height is from the lowest part ...

Hey Hamish thanks for all the help with tools, it helped heaps. Thanks for the comments guys, hopefully it helps with the next one im just starting out now. Ive tried flexing the next one with a higher flex and it seemed to pop the handle slightly on the edges. Gonna have to fix that before i move o...

Came back from carba-tec today and looked at the bandsaws they have and found a small 10" one that seems reasonable for bow building and not bad for the $329 price tag. Throat is 254mm and a cutting depth of 125mm. just want to know if i should get this one or save up for a heavy duty 14" ...

I GOTTA SECOND THAT.
Great bunch of people and so much info, im suprised there's no membership fee

Thanks for all the input guys, its helped me heaps. By the way i went out yesterday to shoot the boo backed bow and found the gap method seemed to work ok. Its just bit of a transition from shooting recurve with a sight. But then again i havn't been shooting all that long so its not too bad. Its fun...

just wondering if anyone could help me out when tillering for next time. I noticed today that the bow is slightly behind the handle now, is this what they call string follow? just want to know how to avoid that when making the next bow and could it be because mid limbs are too stiff and does this af...

Thanks for the feedback guys. ole_silver I think the bow came in round the 44-48lb at 28", cant be too sure as im using a pocket balance and having a bit of trouble with reading accurately the poundage. I may try giving bathroom scales a go. Thanks for that call. Stickbow & Greybeard Im gla...

Hi guys, Many thanks to Dave (Yeoman) who gave me much help with this project. I finally completed my first bow and, since I recieved so much help from all, it would only be fair that I post some pics. Sorry the pics aren't an actual build-along, just photos I took along the way. I would appreciate ...

Its nice to see people sharing there experience and knowledge, saving us
L-platers from hitting brick walls.

Thanks Dave

thanks guys. I watched Bryan Fergusons DVD but it only brushed over briefly on gap shooting, i heard the books a lot better though so may read that next. If anyone could, il appreciate if they could elaborate on shooting instinctively and also reccomend a good 'Hill' book or dvd to get. I heard 'Hun...