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by RobHunter
Fri Sep 28, 2012 5:05 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Now I know people dont like crossbows
Replies: 49
Views: 6475

Re: Now I know people dont like crossbows

Hi all

The semi auto Xbow looks like it needs to be jeep mounted :lol:

Found this while browsing, shame their illegal here

Rob
by RobHunter
Fri Sep 28, 2012 4:28 pm
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: Sunday Hunt melbourne region
Replies: 3
Views: 1437

Re: Sunday Hunt melbourne region

Fanto, Unfortunately I'm working Sunday, and haven't got a bow yet :lol: I've heard that there is a deer population problem in surrounding area, on a conservation web page, their eating rare plant life in preserved areas. also watch out for the speed cameras - I've been told they have a special dete...
by RobHunter
Fri Sep 28, 2012 4:15 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Very slow build of first self bow
Replies: 46
Views: 9605

Very slow build of first self bow

Hi all I'm just about to start my first self bow,using the 12 part bow series on you tube. I intend to add a riser to the handle section. :surprised: The timber I have bought is Forest redgum decking 7f x 3 1/4in x 3/4. The cost was under $5 per Metre, so I bought 2 lengths. there are no obvious kno...
by RobHunter
Fri Sep 28, 2012 1:57 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Hows this one?
Replies: 15
Views: 2227

Re: Hows this one?

Well done Bob

Even as a bow making virgin, I can see the skill in your bow making.

Rob
by RobHunter
Mon Sep 17, 2012 11:54 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: 12 Part Longbow Selfbow Build-a-long
Replies: 21
Views: 2601

Re: 12 Part Longbow Selfbow Build-a-long

Hi all Looked up the videos on youtube, and noticed same guy has a Flatbow set of videos. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FScQZMBdASk I looked up copyright on youtube, and its uncertain whether covered or not - but the idea of downloading to an Ipad to watch later is appealing (and possible) As soon ...
by RobHunter
Sun Jul 22, 2012 7:34 pm
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: It's taken a while, but I am on the board.
Replies: 30
Views: 7075

Re: It's taken a while, but I am on the board.

Well done

that's a nice looking goat ( the PB ).

was that a cheap shot at Melbourne, or did you travel to Vic ?

Remembering we don,t get cyclones down south :D

Rob
by RobHunter
Wed Jun 06, 2012 9:47 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Hot box bulbs
Replies: 9
Views: 2103

Re: Hot box bulbs

Don't know if this is helpful - Both my brothers are refrigeration mechanics. They use a coated wire for heating the glass doors on super market fridges - they think it is the same as electric blankets. My father is using it for growing chrysanthemum's. I believe it is expensive to buy. http://www.s...
by RobHunter
Wed Apr 25, 2012 7:29 pm
Forum: Web Sites
Topic: The Archery Library Old Archery Books, Articles and Prints
Replies: 0
Views: 4020

The Archery Library Old Archery Books, Articles and Prints

Hi all

Below link has a collection of historical books and prints on Archer - quite interesting

http://www.archerylibrary.com/

Rgds Rob
by RobHunter
Fri Jan 13, 2012 11:06 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: spotted gum fail
Replies: 25
Views: 5216

Re: spotted gum fail

Hi all Read in one post that they bought Ash from Matthews , and googled them - Office in Vic and Syd Not sure exactly what they have, but might be worth a phone call. http://mathewstimber.com.au/ Especially look at list of timber species - show colour of wood - List Rock Maple (American Hard Maple)...