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by splashy
Tue Aug 26, 2014 3:58 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: A special bow for a special girl
Replies: 22
Views: 6693

Re: A special bow for a special girl

Wow - looks GREAT. Well done.......hmmm, I might show it to my wife in case she wants an upgrade....in which case I will be able to justify an upgrade.....there's logic there somewhere... :lol:
by splashy
Tue Jun 24, 2014 12:41 pm
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: Bunny Sunday afternoon
Replies: 11
Views: 3523

Re: Bunny Sunday afternoon

Nice work slowhand - by the way, what back quiver is that? I think it could be the type of back quiver I have been looking for, but unable (yet) to find...
by splashy
Sun Jun 01, 2014 8:31 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Jules Shield Lakeside Trad shoot
Replies: 37
Views: 12464

Re: Jules Shield Lakeside Trad shoot

I'm looking at attending my first trad event this year - is there anywhere that has the "rules" for these events? Or does each club do things differently? For example, what is a "Stalker" round as mentioned in the flyer above? Does the description "2 x 15 3D rounds x 2 arrow...
by splashy
Tue Aug 13, 2013 6:16 pm
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: Falling in love with a bent stick...
Replies: 3
Views: 1838

Falling in love with a bent stick...

So this all starts with a desire to want to build my own laminated longbow and go hunting with it.....however, not having the space or $$$ to tool up and make a laminated longbow I have always put it off. I'd rather do a job well with the right kit than stuff it up. So as a solution I jumped on to t...
by splashy
Fri Jul 05, 2013 8:06 am
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: OK Troops,
Replies: 15
Views: 3009

Re: OK Troops,

Yeah - I was thinking Kindle ebooks as well. Download the free kindle reader for your PC and go from there....
by splashy
Tue Jun 11, 2013 12:02 pm
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: First harvest with the new Super Grizzly
Replies: 12
Views: 3417

Re: First harvest with the new Super Grizzly

Ok - finally got the pics off my mate. Here's the piggy... I notice that I seem to be pleased.... :mrgreen: 8)
by splashy
Fri Jun 07, 2013 10:06 am
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: No start so far for Gladstone Bowhunters Club 2013
Replies: 15
Views: 5095

Re: No start so far for Gladstone Bowhunters Club 2013

Awesome - good effort. Well done
by splashy
Mon Jun 03, 2013 10:03 am
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: Great week away, big billy Flatlined!
Replies: 17
Views: 4798

Re: Great week away, big billy Flatlined!

Awesome! Well done. Great pics and words. Thanks for sharing...
by splashy
Sun Jun 02, 2013 5:27 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Best type of finish for a bow ?
Replies: 14
Views: 2625

Re: Best type of finish for a bow ?

Thanks guys - I have some tru-oil and some Minwax now - what's the merit of both? From my - limited - understanding the oil is just that, an oil and will penetrate and and be absorbed and provide protection etc, while the Minwax is a poly that is more like a coating (?) Does that mean the Minwax is ...
by splashy
Sun Jun 02, 2013 5:22 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: First longbow and introduction
Replies: 13
Views: 3214

Re: First longbow and introduction

Welcome and enjoy. Looks like a NICE piece of kit! :mrgreen:
by splashy
Sun Jun 02, 2013 5:16 pm
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: Great week away, big billy Flatlined!
Replies: 17
Views: 4798

Re: Great week away, big billy Flatlined!

Awesome - well done...very cool. 8)
by splashy
Sat Jun 01, 2013 1:16 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Best type of finish for a bow ?
Replies: 14
Views: 2625

Re: Best type of finish for a bow ?

rodlonq wrote:Bunnings has it in Townsville, perhaps they have it in Brisbane as well?

Cheers...... Rod
Thanks - I''l check....silly me. I rang some of the specialist places first.....
by splashy
Sat Jun 01, 2013 10:41 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Best type of finish for a bow ?
Replies: 14
Views: 2625

Re: Best type of finish for a bow ?

Can you get the Minwax wipe on poly from anywhere around Brisbane? Does anyone know? i have rung round a few places to no avail....
Cheers :wink:
by splashy
Tue May 28, 2013 2:39 pm
Forum: The Ozbow Trade Blanket
Topic: air hose.
Replies: 3
Views: 987

Re: air hose.

Thanks Bob. Was great to catch up with you and a chat about making bow and timber etc. Really appreciate you making this hose available. Cheers until next time :biggrin:
by splashy
Wed May 22, 2013 8:27 am
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: First harvest with the new Super Grizzly
Replies: 12
Views: 3417

Re: First harvest with the new Super Grizzly

Thanks guys! And yep, it will certainly be one that I remember.
....as for pics of the electric fence, maybe we can start an electric fence climbing photo competition and see who sends in the funniest pic?
...still waiting on the pics, but will post when they come....
by splashy
Tue May 21, 2013 12:47 pm
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: First harvest with the new Super Grizzly
Replies: 12
Views: 3417

First harvest with the new Super Grizzly

8) Hi All Just thought I would share my first experience hunting with the Super Grizzly. I have only had it for about two weeks, but spent a bit of time getting the brace-height right, some basic arrow tuning and shooting to ensure accuracy and confidence. As I have said elsewhere, I am thrilled wit...
by splashy
Fri May 10, 2013 5:32 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: bows in now the wait
Replies: 22
Views: 5526

Re: bows in now the wait

awesome - good luck and keep posting the pics. I'm starting to tool up to make my first one.... everyone here is inspirational... :biggrin:
by splashy
Thu May 09, 2013 2:12 pm
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: A few boars and a dead Swan
Replies: 33
Views: 7895

Re: A few boars and a dead Swan

Wow - nice. Well done!
Gotta love kelpies. My boy is pretty soft - I reckon he would have done the same....my Australia koolie, on the other hand.....
Pity about the bow....
by splashy
Mon May 06, 2013 8:18 am
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Orange Trad Peg at QLD ABA State Titles
Replies: 49
Views: 7689

Re: Orange Trad Peg at QLD ABA State Titles

All right - as a relative newbie, I'll have a bite. From a new-comers perspective this is a great step. Much less intimidating and a great way to get people like me in there and having a go. You will notice I used the word "step". Being quite competitive it is highly likely that I will sta...
by splashy
Sat May 04, 2013 6:15 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Bear Super Grizzly or.......?
Replies: 8
Views: 1977

Re: Bear Super Grizzly or.......?

Well, I went and shot all the recurves in the shop again today....and walked out with the Super Grizzly #50 and a Selway black foam bow quiver. Went straight to the range and was thrilled by how it shoots compared to the old Samick Take-Down. So much less shock in the hand, and so much smoother to s...
by splashy
Fri May 03, 2013 3:14 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Bear Super Grizzly or.......?
Replies: 8
Views: 1977

Re: Bear Super Grizzly or.......?

Cheers guys - thanks for the ideas. I have done some research. The Super Grizzly is just in the budget, and while the other bows are awesome, they are def out of the budget for now....
I'll go and have another shoot of the Super Grizzly...and see if I an tempt myself further.... :roll:
Cheers
by splashy
Thu May 02, 2013 2:11 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Bear Super Grizzly or.......?
Replies: 8
Views: 1977

Bear Super Grizzly or.......?

Hi All Finally decided to upgrade my 15 year old Samick TD to something that shoots "sweeter". I went to the local archery story and started shooting through their range - and stopped after working up through the Bear Grizzly and the Bear Super Grizzly at #50. Both the Grizzlies felt super...
by splashy
Mon Sep 24, 2012 2:17 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: A note of thanks
Replies: 16
Views: 2297

Re: A note of thanks

I concur. Good work team. There are many of us who appreciate your efforts, and the way you go about it. It always appears fair and reasonable.
Thumbs up to all....and well done to Tony for starting this thread.
by splashy
Mon Sep 24, 2012 1:54 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: String Follow Fiberglass Longbows
Replies: 67
Views: 11174

Re: String Follow Fiberglass Longbows

Archery is a PHYSICAL science not one of the arts. Can we see the facts and figures that proves there is no "art" in archery? . . . . ....nah, just kidding! I am being cheeky.... 8) :surprised: :mrgreen: I have enjoyed reading this thread and the spirit of discussion that has been had. Th...
by splashy
Tue Aug 21, 2012 12:42 pm
Forum: The Ozbow Library
Topic: Ozbow DVD "Pass Around"- 'Building Your Own Traditional Bow'
Replies: 57
Views: 39355

Re: Ozbow DVD "Pass Around"- 'Building Your Own Traditional

DVD sent on. Enjoy it!
Congrats to all who set up this library. GREAT idea.....
by splashy
Wed Aug 01, 2012 7:48 pm
Forum: The Ozbow Library
Topic: Ozbow DVD "Pass Around"- 'Building Your Own Traditional Bow'
Replies: 57
Views: 39355

Re: Ozbow DVD "Pass Around"- 'Building Your Own Traditional

This DVD is ready to go to the next preparation. if you have only been reading the books, then you need to watch this DVD. It will help put it all together. :idea:
Let me know if you want it.
by splashy
Mon Jul 23, 2012 9:05 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: A week of surprises
Replies: 16
Views: 3319

Re: A week of surprises

Great acts of generosity. Thanks for sharing.
by splashy
Thu Jul 19, 2012 11:26 am
Forum: The Ozbow Library
Topic: Ozbow DVD "Pass Around"- 'Building Your Own Traditional Bow'
Replies: 57
Views: 39355

Re: Ozbow DVD "Pass Around"- 'Building Your Own Traditional

Thanks Bill - i have been in touch with him. I had his book and read it a few times - but lost it in the last house move :oops: :x :roll:
I noticed he offers glued-up staves, and was wondering whether that was a good way to start.....
by splashy
Thu Jul 19, 2012 9:37 am
Forum: The Ozbow Library
Topic: Ozbow DVD "Pass Around"- 'Building Your Own Traditional Bow'
Replies: 57
Views: 39355

Re: Ozbow DVD "Pass Around"- 'Building Your Own Traditional

Just got back from work in Adelaide and it was here waiting for me.
tks
8)