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by bigbob
Mon Nov 07, 2016 7:05 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Dean Torges passes.
Replies: 5
Views: 2691

Re: Dean Torges passes.

I remember an article years ago where Glen travelled over to USA staying with both Dean Torges and another bowyer whose name now escapes me.Another legend ceases to exist physically on this earth. At least for men of this calibre, their name will always be on someone's lips into the foreseeable futu...
by bigbob
Mon Nov 07, 2016 7:01 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: New takedown
Replies: 11
Views: 5092

Re: New takedown

Thanks Rod, I am very happy with the performance of these takedowns, smooth as silk, fast and quiet, what more could one want?? LOL
by bigbob
Mon Nov 07, 2016 6:59 pm
Forum: The Ozbow Trade Blanket
Topic: FOR SALE x2 custom knives
Replies: 4
Views: 2668

Re: FOR SALE x2 custom knives

Love your work! Unfortunately at my age another knife would only be a conversation piece, as I am too decrepit to make much use of one. Reckon they won't last long though. :dance:
by bigbob
Sun Nov 06, 2016 3:57 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Dean Torges passes.
Replies: 5
Views: 2691

Dean Torges passes.

Just passing on the info that Dean Torges emminent bowyer, author, legend etc passed away on 4th Nov.
by bigbob
Sun Nov 06, 2016 3:54 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: made some orange sawdust today [osage orange sawdust that is
Replies: 11
Views: 4932

Re: made some orange sawdust today [osage orange sawdust tha

forgot to mention Kerry if you're leaving bark on try to spray bark with bug killer. might not affect us [maybe] as much as USA but still can be a problem.
by bigbob
Sun Nov 06, 2016 3:52 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Sunnie Coast trad
Replies: 30
Views: 13974

Re: Sunnie Coast trad

Course is all laid out and ready. should be a good one, not too hard but not too easy. Hope all the storms predicted this week leave us alone on the weekend.Look forward to seeing plenty there.
by bigbob
Fri Nov 04, 2016 2:20 pm
Forum: Scene & Herd
Topic: On The Hunt
Replies: 3
Views: 4790

Re: On The Hunt

It is a factual and unbiased rendition for mine, bit rare these days.
by bigbob
Fri Nov 04, 2016 2:17 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Sunnie Coast trad
Replies: 30
Views: 13974

Re: Sunnie Coast trad

looking forward to seeing as many people there as possible. I know its a bit hard when its only a one day event.
by bigbob
Fri Nov 04, 2016 1:42 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: New takedown
Replies: 11
Views: 5092

Re: New takedown

Sent you a pm Kim.
by bigbob
Fri Nov 04, 2016 8:25 am
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: made some orange sawdust today [osage orange sawdust that is
Replies: 11
Views: 4932

Re: made some orange sawdust today [osage orange sawdust tha

wow you have been busy , see some nice stuff there.
by bigbob
Thu Nov 03, 2016 7:58 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: New takedown
Replies: 11
Views: 5092

Re: New takedown

Howdy Wayno!. Yeah this one is mostly target so gloss finish. Do a satin finish for hunting bows. sometimes the gloss finish looks like a neon light in the sun!.
by bigbob
Tue Nov 01, 2016 8:14 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: New takedown
Replies: 11
Views: 5092

Re: New takedown

Thanks fellas!
by bigbob
Mon Oct 31, 2016 3:50 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: New takedown
Replies: 11
Views: 5092

New takedown

Few shots here of my latest takedown, with an Osage / Red Box riser and silver ash/ red box mosaic accent stripe.It is 54# @ 28'' and is very smooth and quiet.
by bigbob
Sat Oct 29, 2016 6:53 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Sunnie Coast trad
Replies: 30
Views: 13974

Re: Sunnie Coast trad

yep Sue, 8 if they are your size and 3 if they are mine!!
by bigbob
Sat Oct 29, 2016 4:46 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Sunnie Coast trad
Replies: 30
Views: 13974

Re: Sunnie Coast trad

plenty of work done at club all ready for a great day's shoot on the 13th. Great range and good targets should be a great day.People can pick their own groups, preferably up to 4 but depends on amount coming , could have to go to 5 in a group at a pinch. however due to range layout etc, groups will ...
by bigbob
Fri Oct 28, 2016 10:46 am
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Sunnie Coast trad
Replies: 30
Views: 13974

Re: Sunnie Coast trad

Thank you Daryl it is indeed!
by bigbob
Fri Oct 28, 2016 7:45 am
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Sunnie Coast trad
Replies: 30
Views: 13974

Re: Sunnie Coast trad

?????? don't know what happened Sue but I posted a flyer here a week ago.will try again later.
by bigbob
Tue Oct 18, 2016 5:40 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Sunshine Coast Trad shoot
Replies: 2
Views: 2678

Re: Sunshine Coast Trad shoot

DSCN0877.JPG Just a heads up on the raffle bow I've donated. It's a 30# longbow, pretty little thing and is 66''NTN. Red Ash/silver Ash tickets are $2.00 ea or 3 for $5.00. Drawn at the trad shoot and don't have to be there to win. Name and phone number, winner notified on day if not at shoot for a...
by bigbob
Tue Oct 18, 2016 3:17 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Sunshine Coast Trad shoot
Replies: 2
Views: 2678

Re: Sunshine Coast Trad shoot

here is the long delayed flyer for our event on November 13th. Only 3 divisions longbow, recurve,and anything else! Woods and feathers please.Medallions for all places, one round of 22 targets x 2 arrows , plus some novelties as time permits. no flu flu's needed.Bar b que lunch for nominal amount. R...
by bigbob
Tue Oct 18, 2016 12:45 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: SHOOT POSTPONED Granite Belt Bowmen
Replies: 9
Views: 4420

Re: SHOOT POSTPONED Granite Belt Bowmen

Damn damn and double damn! Was really looking forward to the shoot too. know how it feels to cancel one, all that work gone and nothing to show for it. Hope you get a good one next year ! Bloody weather !
by bigbob
Thu Oct 13, 2016 5:14 pm
Forum: Mastering the Traditional Bow
Topic: Tuning Traditional Bows
Replies: 2
Views: 3616

Re: Tuning Traditional Bows

Yep great article! I have read and down loaded it before but can't find it, so this one will be getting done again and make sure it doesn't stray again.
by bigbob
Tue Oct 11, 2016 8:24 am
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Sunnie Coast trad
Replies: 30
Views: 13974

Re: Sunnie Coast trad

I should be able to do it in next couple days Sue. Just waiting on template from our secretary, unfortunately. Was sent one but had a few omissions so needed to be rectified.
by bigbob
Wed Oct 05, 2016 7:33 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Happy Birthday outbackarcher
Replies: 5
Views: 2587

Re: Happy Birthday outbackarcher

hope it's been a great day for you!
by bigbob
Tue Sep 27, 2016 10:14 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Sealing bulk lot of timber
Replies: 13
Views: 5008

Re: Sealing bulk lot of timber

any white wood glue for me.Leave wood/logs stacked on strips of thin wood so air can get between each piece of wood. Somewhere climate is moderate and not too humid/dry.
by bigbob
Sun Sep 18, 2016 5:12 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Its a sad world
Replies: 7
Views: 2528

Re: Its a sad world

Realise that , kimall but for me its not worth the aggravation sometimes. I wouldn't be able to change some people's views no matter what, and if I did to what purpose, so live and let live I feel as I get older but no wiser.
by bigbob
Sun Sep 18, 2016 4:46 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Its a sad world
Replies: 7
Views: 2528

Re: Its a sad world

i agree with original post, Eddie. This is why I seldom get involved with some posts that turn personal or highly critical.
by bigbob
Sat Sep 17, 2016 3:46 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Wasted time....
Replies: 9
Views: 3254

Re: Wasted time....

as a lapsed artist myself, i can appreciate the finesse and craft involved in these. Beautiful work, mate.
by bigbob
Mon Sep 12, 2016 8:24 am
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Arrow / Fletching is ther ever a need for cammed up arrows
Replies: 4
Views: 2346

Re: Arrow / Fletching is ther ever a need for cammed up arro

most animals see colour different to humans, hence the ability for hunters to wear blaze orange clothing as a safety issue. blue is one colour they do see clearly. I would not imagine solid colours on feathers would matter very much at all, providing they weren't a fluro colour.
by bigbob
Thu Sep 08, 2016 8:33 am
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Gordon Bo-tuff; ULS vs UL
Replies: 8
Views: 3980

Re: Gordon Bo-tuff; ULS vs UL

i have found OMC will bend over backwards for the client. As an example they will custom grind a few strips as I want them to .035 to suit some lighter takedowns i make.they now stock .030 glass too as i use it for lighter bows as well.Can't recommend them more.The other big supplier I have not had ...
by bigbob
Thu Sep 08, 2016 8:26 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: first two fibreglass laminate longbows
Replies: 8
Views: 3325

Re: first two fibreglass laminate longbows

very nice work1 Is that Zebrano on belly lams? what is other riser woods?