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by bigbob
Wed Sep 07, 2016 7:05 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Gordon Bo-tuff; ULS vs UL
Replies: 8
Views: 4049

Re: Gordon Bo-tuff; ULS vs UL

Stuart i have been using OMC for my last few orders and am very happy with their service and products. For a few dollars more per length their crystal clear glass is just that . absolutely clear! Also they stock quite a few colours in their glass as well . Just made a longbow with dark grey on the b...
by bigbob
Tue Sep 06, 2016 8:11 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Gordon Bo-tuff; ULS vs UL
Replies: 8
Views: 4049

Re: Gordon Bo-tuff; ULS vs UL

yup part of the reason I now only use Ul and also deal with same company. for a few dollars more they sell 'crystal clear' glass and believe me it is just that, beautiful.
by bigbob
Tue Sep 06, 2016 11:01 am
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: TRADITIONAL ARCHERY TERMINOLOGY
Replies: 34
Views: 12072

Re: TRADITIONAL ARCHERY TERMINOLOGY

Hey Dennis! good to see you back on deck here. missed your valuable input into things!
by bigbob
Mon Sep 05, 2016 10:03 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Time to make some orange shavings
Replies: 6
Views: 2772

Re: Time to make some orange shavings

first shot looks the best choice, good separation between early and late growth, but bit 'pithy' in the rings.Half your luck!
by bigbob
Sun Sep 04, 2016 2:37 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Time to make some orange shavings
Replies: 6
Views: 2772

Re: Time to make some orange shavings

Good score Steve! what do the rings spacings look like?
by bigbob
Sun Sep 04, 2016 1:13 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Granite Belt Bowmen shoot 29/30 October 2016
Replies: 34
Views: 13660

Re: Granite Belt Bowmen shoot 29/30 October 2016

yup just managed one round at our club today so should be sweet by the time your shoot comes around.
by bigbob
Sun Sep 04, 2016 1:11 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: couple of static tip curves.
Replies: 13
Views: 5108

Re: couple of static tip curves.

thanks Ben. Can't give you any figures as my chrono is out of action, but 'gut feeling' is very well.Being a static tip type the power does come on early and they smack an arrow out , and I'm happy with performance.
by bigbob
Sat Sep 03, 2016 3:12 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Granite Belt Bowmen shoot 29/30 October 2016
Replies: 34
Views: 13660

Re: Granite Belt Bowmen shoot 29/30 October 2016

Hoping to make it after all. Depends on how leg recovers, but hopeful.
by bigbob
Fri Sep 02, 2016 7:15 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Rawhide Backed Selfbow
Replies: 11
Views: 5123

Re: Rawhide Backed Selfbow

Actually to my way of thinking, the denser the riser material then the more unspent energy that escapes from the release is absorbed by said wood.
by bigbob
Wed Aug 31, 2016 8:15 am
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: couple of static tip curves.
Replies: 13
Views: 5108

Re: couple of static tip curves.

that looks interesting Perry! Only drawback even if a small one is the length at 90cm. Be keen to see it, might even send for a couple myself to check them out.
by bigbob
Tue Aug 30, 2016 4:12 pm
Forum: The Ozbow Trade Blanket
Topic: Re-vamped Flatline MC2
Replies: 6
Views: 3038

Re: Re-vamped Flatline MC2

Beautiful work once again Rob! Especially love the leaf inlay into the orange boxwood overlay. Like the rest of the bow; stunning!
by bigbob
Tue Aug 30, 2016 1:23 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: couple of static tip curves.
Replies: 13
Views: 5108

Re: couple of static tip curves.

thanks wayno appreciate your comments. Nice work Bob, very symmetrical overlay you got there, that can be hard to do so well done. Ah,, what is future wood? Rob. future wood is a material Bear Archery have used for years in their curves.It is a USA domestic hardwood that has been impregnated with re...
by bigbob
Mon Aug 29, 2016 11:05 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Rawhide Backed Selfbow
Replies: 11
Views: 5123

Re: Rawhide Backed Selfbow

terrific paint job there , Joe, in fact great job all round.
by bigbob
Mon Aug 29, 2016 11:03 am
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: couple of static tip curves.
Replies: 13
Views: 5108

Re: couple of static tip curves.

thanks big fella!
by bigbob
Sun Aug 28, 2016 8:04 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Sunshine Coast Trad shoot
Replies: 2
Views: 2745

Sunshine Coast Trad shoot

Just a gentle reminder that our first trad shoot at our club is a one day event [ no camping etc] is on the 13th November at our club grounds behind Chevallum state school oval and into forest along track. Walk in only , sorry.It will consist of about 22 varied targets mainly 3 D set in our rainfore...
by bigbob
Sat Aug 27, 2016 3:44 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: couple of static tip curves.
Replies: 13
Views: 5108

Re: couple of static tip curves.

black palm sure has a striking effect.
by bigbob
Sat Aug 27, 2016 3:42 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: couple of static tip curves.
Replies: 13
Views: 5108

Re: couple of static tip curves.

conkerberry overlays on black palm belly lams.
by bigbob
Sat Aug 27, 2016 3:41 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: couple of static tip curves.
Replies: 13
Views: 5108

Re: couple of static tip curves.

faux snakeskin is available for all my models, as an add on option of $50
by bigbob
Sat Aug 27, 2016 3:39 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: couple of static tip curves.
Replies: 13
Views: 5108

couple of static tip curves.

Few shots here of couple bows made recently. One was where intended owner had to opt out due to sudden changed circumstances, other is a bow that missed target weight so both are available, although heavier bow is earmarked to go south for evaluation trial with group of dedicated hunters.first shot ...
by bigbob
Sat Aug 27, 2016 8:23 am
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: Dry rocky stumping and game cam pictures
Replies: 18
Views: 12124

Re: Dry rocky stumping and game cam pictures

such a beautiful locality there Ben. Those elk sure do have some headgear too.Hope you're successful with your hunt and thanks for posting your photos.
by bigbob
Fri Aug 26, 2016 8:40 am
Forum: The Ozbow Trade Blanket
Topic: FOR SALE Custom knives
Replies: 8
Views: 2648

Re: FOR SALE Custom knives

Man they are very nice and the prices are so reasonable.Almost makes me wish I was in the market for one.No doubt they waon't last long.
by bigbob
Wed Aug 24, 2016 3:58 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: New Attila Arcus Mongolian
Replies: 10
Views: 5426

Re: New Attila Arcus Mongolian

do you shoot it straight off the hand? Ol' mate made a very small ledge from leather just enough to sit an arrow on and it sure works for him.
by bigbob
Wed Aug 24, 2016 10:14 am
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: New Attila Arcus Mongolian
Replies: 10
Views: 5426

Re: New Attila Arcus Mongolian

god one Perry, I am a fan of these types of bows too, having been comprehensively flogged by a mate using one for first time at a trad shoot., damn his hide! They seem to have a disproportionate ability to fling an arrow versus draw weight.
by bigbob
Mon Aug 15, 2016 2:38 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: After a
Replies: 5
Views: 2350

Re: After a

Take care Roadie. neither the Kingswood nor you, are getting any younger.
by bigbob
Sat Aug 13, 2016 7:18 pm
Forum: The Ozbow Trade Blanket
Topic: WTB Old Bear Kodiak Magnum
Replies: 5
Views: 2676

Re: WTB Old Bear Kodiak Magnum

I have mostly done 58'' Bear Grizzly or my take on one Itis a flawless bow but very heavy at 75#. Can't finish it off either as I am convalescing after a knee op. It will be a stunning bow, Red palm/ Burgundy future wood riser and Black palm belly lams, conkerberry overlays. It will also have ;faux'...
by bigbob
Sun Aug 07, 2016 5:57 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Granite Belt Bowmen shoot 29/30 October 2016
Replies: 34
Views: 13660

Re: Granite Belt Bowmen shoot 29/30 October 2016

Looks like I won't make it, scheduled for op. next week.Another one out, that's 3 for me in last month or so.
by bigbob
Fri Aug 05, 2016 4:19 pm
Forum: The Ozbow Trade Blanket
Topic: light weight longbow raffle,
Replies: 6
Views: 2771

Re: light weight longbow raffle,

Thanks Ian. Hope it finds a good home!!
by bigbob
Fri Aug 05, 2016 8:10 am
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Horn source?
Replies: 5
Views: 3343

Re: Horn source?

3 rivers sell some in block form.
by bigbob
Thu Aug 04, 2016 11:49 am
Forum: The Ozbow Trade Blanket
Topic: light weight longbow raffle,
Replies: 6
Views: 2771

Re: light weight longbow raffle,

little arrows wrote:that's a really lovely bow Bob and a wonderful gesture on your part. We can purchase tickets at the shoot too?

cheers
sue
Sure Sue I don't discriminate LOL!!!
by bigbob
Wed Aug 03, 2016 6:42 pm
Forum: The Ozbow Trade Blanket
Topic: light weight longbow raffle,
Replies: 6
Views: 2771

light weight longbow raffle,

I have made a nice light weight longbow that I am donating to my club. It is 30# [29.4#] at 28'' and is 66 ntn. It would make a great bow for a junior or perhaps a lady. The riser is Red Ash/ Silver Ash and the lams are bamboo. Black glass front and back, custom fast flight string donated by Sue and...