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by perry
Tue Apr 18, 2017 1:10 pm
Forum: Scene & Herd
Topic: Death-row dingoes supposed to kill goats
Replies: 2
Views: 3846

Re: Death-row dingoes supposed to kill goats

Thankyou for the update jindydiver

regards Perry
by perry
Thu Apr 13, 2017 8:15 am
Forum: Scene & Herd
Topic: Death-row dingoes supposed to kill goats
Replies: 2
Views: 3846

Death-row dingoes supposed to kill goats

A case of I told you so ! If memory serves me correctly when this Scheme to eradicate Feral Goats of a Barrier Reef Island by dropping some Feral Dog's onto the Island was first proposed Hunting organisations advised the Government of their concern's with the Scheme and that getting in Hunters to ta...
by perry
Wed Apr 12, 2017 8:53 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: The first Traditional Archery Australia Selfbow Workshop.
Replies: 5
Views: 3041

Re: The first Traditional Archery Australia Selfbow Workshop

Thank's Fella's, it come together pretty well. Yesterday I picked up the Tools and Workbenches that AP lost before the 1st Workshop and I spent today sorting Tools into individual Tool Boxes and assembling the Workbenches. All kitted up and ready to go. A few little tweek's to the Tillering Boards, ...
by perry
Mon Apr 10, 2017 12:12 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: The first Traditional Archery Australia Selfbow Workshop.
Replies: 5
Views: 3041

The first Traditional Archery Australia Selfbow Workshop.

G/Day Folk's, here's a summary of and what to expect at Traditional Archery Australia's Selfbow Workshop's. The first Traditional Archery Australia Workshop was held at Lakeside Bowmen over the Weekend of the 1st and 2nd of April. 2017. Gary Penshorn and Glenn Newell assisted Perry Jackson in Instru...
by perry
Tue Mar 28, 2017 10:37 am
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Traditional Archery Australia Selfbow Workshop's
Replies: 8
Views: 3103

Re: Traditional Archery Australia Selfbow Workshop's

G/Day Rob, mate it's a Team effort. Lot's of people in Traditional Archery Australia have done their bit getting this Workshop up and going. We are already planning the 2nd Workshop. I'll keep everyone Posted on the detail's. For the Workshop's to be a success and to be expanded to the other Region'...
by perry
Mon Mar 27, 2017 11:18 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: The Warrior Chronicles
Replies: 7
Views: 4335

Re: The Warrior Chronicles

Yes he is a good author for sure. I am a definite fan of his work having read his excellent Arthur series. A talented and prolific writer. Apparently the Sharpe series is very good as is the Holy Grail series Also the 2nd season of The Last Kingdom has just started on Netflix as well. Cheers Troy T...
by perry
Mon Mar 27, 2017 12:55 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Traditional Archery Australia Selfbow Workshop's
Replies: 8
Views: 3103

Re: Traditional Archery Australia Selfbow Workshop's

You'd be most welcome Troy. Should be some good company and who know's something to learn while your looking on.

regards Perry
by perry
Sun Mar 26, 2017 8:14 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: marks on limbs
Replies: 6
Views: 2923

Re: marks on limbs

They look like stress marks in the Bow's finish to me. They'll be fine

regards Perry
by perry
Sun Mar 26, 2017 8:12 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Traditional Archery Australia Selfbow Workshop's
Replies: 8
Views: 3103

Re: Traditional Archery Australia Selfbow Workshop's

Thanks Wayno, I have a Fallow Deer Hunt organised for next Month Mate. I missed the Rut last year but hope to get the tail end of it this Year. I have not taken a Deer yet and I hope to fill the Freezer next month. I plan on holding Selfbow Workshop's in conjunction with Traditional Archery Australi...
by perry
Fri Mar 24, 2017 4:04 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Traditional Archery Australia Selfbow Workshop's
Replies: 8
Views: 3103

Traditional Archery Australia Selfbow Workshop's

I am really looking forward to the first Traditional Archery Australia Selfbow Workshop being held at Lakeside Bowmen over the weekend of the 1st and 2nd of April. Details are in the link but if you want to know more, ask here or send me a PM or Email http://www.traditionalarcheryaustralia.org/Bowye...
by perry
Tue Mar 07, 2017 7:10 am
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Granite Belt Bowmen Trad shoot Mar 4/5 2017
Replies: 41
Views: 15339

Re: Granite Belt Bowmen Trad shoot Mar 4/5 2017

I have fond memories of the old Stanthorpe Club, damn shame things panned out the way they did and I missed this Shoot. Next time ! see you all soon

regards Perry
by perry
Fri Feb 24, 2017 11:53 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Tennis elbow and archery
Replies: 15
Views: 4517

Re: Tennis elbow and archery

I still suffer from Tennis Elbow in my Left Elbow, Right Handed Archer. I dropped Bow Weight and worked on a Swing Draw instead of my old Stand and Deliver Form It turned out my Tennis Elbow is exasperated by a T4 / T5 Vertebra Injury. I have had a lot of Cortizone over the Years with no ill effect'...
by perry
Tue Feb 21, 2017 11:19 am
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Deleted
Replies: 0
Views: 1268

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Forgive me Folk's Admin please delete
by perry
Wed Feb 15, 2017 8:10 am
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Cypress/mtn ash, horn tips
Replies: 5
Views: 2539

Re: Cypress/mtn ash, horn tips

coming along nicely Cadet, I reckon a day spent making a successful Wood Bow is more fun than a day spent shooting Holy Black and that's saying something. Years ago I knew a Bloke who had it in his head that Vic Ash / Tas Oak was a suitable Selfbow Timber. Despite the Belly of his Bow continually fa...
by perry
Sat Jan 28, 2017 8:40 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Australia Day flatbow
Replies: 10
Views: 4018

Re: Australia Day flatbow

Aren't Angles tricky when viewed on a Screen ! I have no clue how to apply the black line as you have Daryl but it shows the Tiller perfectly.

regards Perry
by perry
Fri Jan 27, 2017 12:47 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Australia Day flatbow
Replies: 10
Views: 4018

Re: Australia Day flatbow

As always a top result yeoman, Do I detect a Negative Tiller ? You'll start spirited discussion if you go and do things like that :lol:

regards Perry
by perry
Thu Jan 05, 2017 7:11 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Draw knife..
Replies: 12
Views: 4404

Re: Draw knife..

As always Kim, top job !
by perry
Thu Dec 22, 2016 8:03 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Bereavement Notice: Dennis La Varenne
Replies: 29
Views: 11833

Re: Bereavement Notice: Dennis La Varenne

Rest in Peace Dennis. My sincere condolences to Family and Friends.
by perry
Thu Dec 22, 2016 7:33 am
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: WA State Election
Replies: 2
Views: 1595

Re: WA State Election

Stay on the front foot Clint and good luck ! most of the Eastern State's Hunters don't know how restrictive it is over there in WA for Hunters. WA seems to be way out there on interpretations of the NFA and surrounding Legislation. Keep the Begger's honest !

regards Perry
by perry
Sun Dec 18, 2016 6:59 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Australian Yew English Longbow
Replies: 11
Views: 4783

Re: Australian Yew English Longbow

That's a very good point re Bush Staves Daryl. I have a somewhat twisted and bendy 75" Brigalow Bow that when you look at it at Full Draw and apply a critical eye to the Tiller at Full Draw many say the bottom Limb looked as if is not Tillered correctly. Just like your Bow here Colin so long as...
by perry
Sat Dec 17, 2016 1:22 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Australian Yew English Longbow
Replies: 11
Views: 4783

Re: Australian Yew English Longbow

Look forward to seeing this Bow close up Colin. At 70" long how far do you draw it ?

regards Perry
by perry
Tue Dec 13, 2016 7:08 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Another Happy Client.
Replies: 12
Views: 5559

Re: Another Happy Client.

I have been very impressed with Bearpaw Archery Gear, great value and quality for the money. I had a Bodnik Deflex Refex that was made with Bearpaw clear Glass and there were no imperfections in it but it was not a glassy clear as Bowtuff.

regards Perry
by perry
Mon Dec 12, 2016 7:27 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: I Just Had To Do It:
Replies: 8
Views: 4397

Re: I Just Had To Do It:

[quote Perry, hope you like this one, it is short, has curves and is not ‘shiny’.[/quote] I really do like this Bow Daryl, short Riser, Long Limb's and that forward handle would make for a stable shooting little Bow. Looks like the Grip is flat so your hand will be less inclined to torque the Bow. N...
by perry
Sun Dec 11, 2016 7:55 am
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Why Not EL?
Replies: 5
Views: 3738

Re: Why Not EL?

Thankyou for the opportunity to use the Dictionary Grahame. I cant really contribute anything more to any intellectual topic other than to say I used to be able to lift heavy things and my head hurts after trying to pronouce those Words. To further stretch myself I typed English Long Bow to see what...
by perry
Sun Dec 11, 2016 7:32 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Another Happy Client.
Replies: 12
Views: 5559

Re: Another Happy Client.

It's not to my taste either Daryl but that does not matter, as you say - the Client is happy ! And he should be because there in an enormous amount of experience and time that allows you to make Bows that shoot as well as your's do !

regards Perry
by perry
Wed Nov 30, 2016 3:56 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: How do you clever folk do stuff like....
Replies: 8
Views: 3877

Re: How do you clever folk do stuff like....

I have seen People make up a Jig so they could cut a repeatable curve using a Bandsaw. Check this link out it has pictures of similar home made Jig to what I have seen used. I made a small scale version years ago that worked very well. You can even adapt this type of Jig to cut different width Riser...
by perry
Tue Nov 29, 2016 11:24 am
Forum: Video Links
Topic: yew self bow........
Replies: 5
Views: 7228

Re: yew self bow........

Good on Yah Colin :lol: I am a diehard leave it as Mother Nature grew it type and am perfectly happy with a Selfbow with 2.5" of String Follow - they just shoot so sweetly. In other area's of my life I believe it's us that should bend to Natures will and not us bending Nature as she pushes back...
by perry
Mon Nov 28, 2016 7:25 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: The Warrior Chronicles
Replies: 7
Views: 4335

Re: The Warrior Chronicles

I've not read better Mate ! Yesterday I was sitting in the Air Con Reading the Book at the Shopping Centre whilst enjoying a Coffee with Mandy. I told her that I had connected with the Uhtred character and as each chapter played out I found myself thinking ahead and how I occasionally preempted the ...
by perry
Mon Nov 28, 2016 11:14 am
Forum: Video Links
Topic: yew self bow........
Replies: 5
Views: 7228

Re: yew self bow........

Good work and a nice Bow Mate, next Vid show us how you Recurved the Limbs

regards Perry
by perry
Sun Nov 27, 2016 8:28 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: The Warrior Chronicles
Replies: 7
Views: 4335

The Warrior Chronicles

The Warrior Chronicles - Bernard Cornwell The Pale Horseman The Lords of the North Sword Song The Burning Land Death of Kings The Pagan Lord The Empty Throne -------- Throughout this Year I have read the first 5 Books in this outstanding Series of Book's. Last week I read "The Pagan Lord",...