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by hardgainer
Fri Sep 15, 2023 8:36 am
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Bows on the wall
Replies: 3
Views: 4493

Re: Bows on the wall

used the same set up works well
by hardgainer
Sat Aug 05, 2023 9:35 am
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: New Life for an Old Bench Grinder
Replies: 9
Views: 5267

Re: New Life for an Old Bench Grinder

now that is a great idea.
by hardgainer
Wed Aug 15, 2018 7:47 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: A Father's Day Knife
Replies: 3
Views: 2055

Re: A Father's Day Knife

Very nice see a little Scandinavian a great present.
by hardgainer
Thu Jul 12, 2018 9:38 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Feedback on tomahawk longbows?
Replies: 6
Views: 2117

Re: Feedback on tomahawk longbows?

Owned a tomahawk via 3 rivers for several years when bill forman was the maker. Not sure who the current maker is but it was one heck of a shooter smooth and fast. But as previous comment got me in a argument at a shoot because of the reflex / reflex hassle. But if they have stuck to previous build ...
by hardgainer
Wed Dec 28, 2016 8:42 am
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Bereavement Notice: Dennis La Varenne
Replies: 29
Views: 11833

Re: Bereavement Notice: Dennis La Varenne

Only met Dennis once never really knew him but did know many who spoke of the work he had done in preserving hunters rights and furthering trad archery. Sad loss and our chosen scene obviously owes him much.
by hardgainer
Mon Sep 28, 2015 11:03 am
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Lilydale Trad shoot 26 / 27 Sept 2015
Replies: 10
Views: 5819

Re: Lilydale Trad shoot 26 / 27 Sept 2015

Kahuna... TJ... Brad...Jenny C.... and helpers you have just created trad shoot perfection. The 3D and paper courses on the red would be the best layouts I have seen in many years of the love of the Bow. The weather perfect which matched the great fellowship of the like minded. Wow that red layout a...
by hardgainer
Tue Dec 09, 2014 7:51 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Cedar Ridge Leatherworks
Replies: 9
Views: 3271

Re: Cedar Ridge Leatherworks

Hi Mick...has the quiver arrived .....Thoughts on build and quality and pics if possible.
Cheers.
by hardgainer
Tue Nov 25, 2014 8:59 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: I tested some Lemonwood today.
Replies: 7
Views: 2482

Re: I tested some Lemonwood today.

Apologies..... not a tech contributor but to see lemonwood in discussion sure brings back memories.
My mother bought me my first lemonwood bow in 1947 make not recalled :smile:
by hardgainer
Tue Nov 25, 2014 8:38 pm
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: Conflict Blades
Replies: 9
Views: 6925

Re: Conflict Blades

Thanks for reply's those knives/Bayonet you have will no doubt carry a great story .......Gazza a great resurrection one to treasure. Thanks for posting.
Tony S
by hardgainer
Mon Nov 03, 2014 4:25 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Cedar Ridge Leatherworks
Replies: 9
Views: 3271

Re: Cedar Ridge Leatherworks

Mick......FYI....in the latest Traditional Bowhunter magazine (93709) Dec/Jan there is a good article on Cedar Ridge Leatherworks and a interview with Art Vincent leather craftsman extraordinaire by Fred Asbell.
May be of interest with your new acquisition.
Tony S
by hardgainer
Tue Oct 14, 2014 1:08 pm
Forum: Outdoor Gear
Topic: Have you tried a Buff yet?
Replies: 7
Views: 5986

Re: Have you tried a Buff yet?

Thanks for the link Sue.....been eyeing this style for a while....just grabbed a couple seeing their local and reasonable price.....good one.
by hardgainer
Tue Oct 14, 2014 9:42 am
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: first takedown 'curve.NOW WITH FORCE/ DRAW CURVE
Replies: 33
Views: 13235

Re: first takedown 'curve.NOW WITH FORCE/ DRAW CURVE

Very nice.....first takedown 8) That is one great piece of craft. Love that purpleheart.
by hardgainer
Wed Oct 01, 2014 11:08 am
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: Conflict Blades
Replies: 9
Views: 6925

Re: Conflict Blades

WOW.....that would be some find Gazza.....a fine old knife being brought back to life ...there would be a story there......Holler sure goes for big bucks these days.
I bet there are many collectables still out there wasting away.
Good one
Cheers
by hardgainer
Mon Sep 29, 2014 10:49 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: 2nd question for the 2nd week
Replies: 15
Views: 4676

Re: 2nd question for the 2nd week

Never suffered.
After watching the guy on *Deliverance* the movie was determined was never going to.
by hardgainer
Mon Sep 29, 2014 10:25 pm
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: Conflict Blades
Replies: 9
Views: 6925

Re: Conflict Blades

Agree'd ...and understand Mick. I have been fortunate in getting a few stories from many Vet families in the USA with knives that were carried in many campaigns in the Pacific and Euro theatre. Just located a blade that was carried by a Army Captain (Infantry 26th Reg 1st Div AEF that was in action ...
by hardgainer
Mon Sep 29, 2014 9:44 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Mick Smith, Check it out.
Replies: 7
Views: 1881

Re: Mick Smith, Check it out.

I hope this doesn't sound to out there but I have a Book that documets a 1938 champion USA archer putting 6 arrows in the spot at 60 yards . Longbow... wooden arrows... of the knuckle.
I will try and post the page.
by hardgainer
Mon Sep 29, 2014 6:50 pm
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: Conflict Blades
Replies: 9
Views: 6925

Conflict Blades

Just wondered if anyone on the site is a collector or interested in the conflict knives of WW1...WW2...Korea....Vietnam.
Mainly blades that have some provenance.. or history of the vet that carried.
Cheers
by hardgainer
Tue Sep 23, 2014 7:49 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: 1 question a week for 10 weeks
Replies: 27
Views: 6912

Re: 1 question a week for 10 weeks

Good post rodlong.....We have a German guy who drifts in and out of our club.... shoots a a short Osage Indian Bow... gets his feathers from the club grounds parrot whatever.... buys his shafts from Bunnings. Self nocked.... feathers tied on. Short draws so many shots and I have lost count of how ma...
by hardgainer
Tue Sep 23, 2014 10:50 am
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: 1 question a week for 10 weeks
Replies: 27
Views: 6912

Re: 1 question a week for 10 weeks

Dead release
by hardgainer
Tue Sep 23, 2014 10:35 am
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Cedar Ridge Leatherworks
Replies: 9
Views: 3271

Re: Cedar Ridge Leatherworks

The buttons are generally the tie over with leather strip loop to lock down the flap. Looks like they maybe are.
by hardgainer
Tue Sep 23, 2014 10:31 am
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Shrew Classic Hunter
Replies: 13
Views: 3966

Re: Shrew Classic Hunter

What a great piece of craft...luv those Shrews
by hardgainer
Tue Sep 02, 2014 10:25 am
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Cedar Ridge Leatherworks
Replies: 9
Views: 3271

Re: Cedar Ridge Leatherworks

Mick..... Art Vincent is one real straight up guy to deal with. Years ago I had a order in and he suffered personal injury.
I had the refund back no hassles.
Tony S
by hardgainer
Tue Sep 02, 2014 9:55 am
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Lilydale Trad Shoot 2014
Replies: 70
Views: 24338

Re: Lilydale Trad Shoot 2014

A massive credit to Kahuna and Tony J .It would be the best all round Trad outing I have ever attended. The trad community really shone at this one. Jenny's menu was sensational. Darn it Mick.... you trumped my Man in Black Handshake with having been to a Chuck Berry concert. :surprised: Plus... AHH...
by hardgainer
Mon Sep 01, 2014 9:40 am
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Happy Birthday kerrille !!!
Replies: 8
Views: 1467

Re: Happy Birthday kerrille !!!

Glad I got to shake the Birthday boys hand at Lilydale .....Hope you had a good one Nev

Silverfox
by hardgainer
Fri Aug 15, 2014 12:49 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Lilydale Trad Shoot 2014
Replies: 70
Views: 24338

Re: Lilydale Trad Shoot 2014

For sure Mick..always loved the story of the farm boy to Archery icon. Lucky to own the signature bow plus a few other Grayling Bear mint examples and a few signed pieces by Fred. It is a magical feeling to hold something that was once in Fred's hands.
by hardgainer
Tue Aug 12, 2014 10:42 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Lilydale Trad Shoot 2014
Replies: 70
Views: 24338

Re: Lilydale Trad Shoot 2014

On display will be Fred Bears Signature Bow No 30 of approx. 160 produced. You can hold the riser that one of the great Bow Hunters of this great sport that once had in his hand :smile: . Fred personally inspected every bow real close and band sawed anything not up to scratch. Number 30 is one the B...
by hardgainer
Thu Aug 07, 2014 3:52 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Spot the Bear Arrow Repo's
Replies: 15
Views: 4321

Re: Spot the Bear Arrow Repo's

And thirdly

A interesting reply.....yes I will take up your offer of a Whisky...When can I expect the Laphroaig to arrive. :lol:
by hardgainer
Thu Aug 07, 2014 9:36 am
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Spot the Bear Arrow Repo's
Replies: 15
Views: 4321

Re: Spot the Bear Arrow Repo's

Acknowledge'd sure its wages at time to purchasing power and cost levels but I will say again ......times have changed :wink:
by hardgainer
Thu Aug 07, 2014 8:24 am
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Spot the Bear Arrow Repo's
Replies: 15
Views: 4321

Re: Spot the Bear Arrow Repo's

Right hand box first arrow pic are Repos.
I guess it was the prices on the box ends I wanted to show....In the early 60s we could once get a dozen crested cedar arras for US$12.95. Broad heads inc. Wow times have changed.
by hardgainer
Wed Aug 06, 2014 5:22 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Spot the Bear Arrow Repo's
Replies: 15
Views: 4321

Spot the Bear Arrow Repo's

A couple of boxes of Grayling Bear Cedar Arras from the early 1960's along with a box of Repo Bear Arras from this day and age.
See if you can spot the Repo's ..... :lol: :biggrin: