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- Mon Jun 11, 2018 7:23 pm
- Forum: Shooting The Breeze
- Topic: An Interesting Comment:
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1136
Re: An Interesting Comment:
Generally if unbraced Profile is the same regardless of materials used performance will be similar. If you can increase Braced String Tension via design ie static recurves, reflex etc the only means available to increase performance for a given draw length is less mass, be that less mass in the Limb...
- Mon Jun 11, 2018 7:03 pm
- Forum: The Ozbow Trade Blanket
- Topic: Buy an Australian Wooden Flatbow?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3091
Re: Buy an Australian Wooden Flatbow?
short answer -no ! longer answers if you are willing to make your own with guidance from a experienced Person who would offer there services for free all you need is a $10 Australian Hardwood Board and some time and determination. I have taught / instructed a great many People to make Selfbows and o...
- Mon Jun 04, 2018 8:14 pm
- Forum: Scene & Herd
- Topic: Another Nail In The Coffin
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4026
Re: Another Nail In The Coffin
This is the 2nd report in as many Days from the ABC reporting a native Animal shot with an Arrow. Despite the RSPCA's predictable Agenda driven WRONG comment I am sickened by this. Law Abiding Bowhunters and Archers do not deserve the indignity of being lumped in with the Scum that do these things y...
- Mon Jun 04, 2018 1:42 pm
- Forum: The Cutting Edge
- Topic: Damascus Blade
- Replies: 19
- Views: 10967
Re: Damascus Blade
really really interesting, thanks for posting this woodie
regards Jacko
regards Jacko
- Mon Jun 04, 2018 1:35 pm
- Forum: Shooting The Breeze
- Topic: GST and Overseas Purchases.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1258
Re: GST and Overseas Purchases.
reading between the lines with Australia Post moving into Banking I think we have our answer there Graybeard !
regards Perry
regards Perry
- Wed May 30, 2018 11:38 pm
- Forum: Shooting The Breeze
- Topic: Is It Secure?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1927
Re: Is It Secure?
I have allowed google to store my Passwords for some Forums and never had an issue. Obviously when it comes to online banking etc not on your nelly !
- Sat May 26, 2018 11:08 pm
- Forum: Hunting & Fishing
- Topic: recurve goat
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4846
Re: recurve goat
congrats on your first Recurve Goat Ozzy, nice Eating and a pretty Skin too !
- Sat May 26, 2018 11:00 pm
- Forum: Shooting The Breeze
- Topic: Who Else Is Listening?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1226
Re: Who Else Is Listening?
pitfalls indeed ! I have read that Smart TV's are capable of recording info and sending it to Retailers or worse. If I go on EBay to look at how much somethings worth or to check availability, next thing you know adverts for that item pop up on my Facebook Page. Mobiles can basically track your wher...
- Wed May 23, 2018 9:56 pm
- Forum: Shooting The Breeze
- Topic: Iceman the Movie
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1368
Re: Iceman the Movie
you can now buy the DVD Folks. Its Region 2 but those of you with Multi Region DVD Players will be right. I have a very old DVD Player and if you know the Codes you can switch between Regions. I'd reckon a Computer DVD would play it. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Der-Mann-aus-dem-Eis-DE-Version-Regio-...
- Tue Apr 17, 2018 9:04 pm
- Forum: Shooting The Breeze
- Topic: passing of a friend
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2360
Re: passing of a friend
I'll miss you Kylie, always greeted everyone with a Smile. My condolences to Brett.
- Wed Apr 11, 2018 10:31 pm
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: Backpacking TD Hybrid build
- Replies: 16
- Views: 9733
Re: Backpacking TD Hybrid build
I am never comfortable following everyone else with comments along the lines of - bloody top effort, nice, seriously good etc but hey, they're right Muz
regards Perry
regards Perry
- Wed Apr 11, 2018 10:17 pm
- Forum: Traditional Crafts
- Topic: Longbow.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4124
Re: Longbow.
keep striding ahead Bob, nice work Mate
- Tue Apr 03, 2018 12:45 pm
- Forum: Traditional Archery Events
- Topic: NAFA Traditional Rendezvous; 31st March/1st April 2018
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4726
Re: NAFA Traditional Rendezvous; 31st March/1st April 2018
looks and sounds like it was a good shoot Folks, glad to see you had a great time
regards Perry
regards Perry
- Fri Mar 02, 2018 11:23 pm
- Forum: Traditional Archery Events
- Topic: Chevallan Archery Park Mini Trad Mar 10/11
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4699
Re: Chevallan Archery Park Mini Trad Mar 10/11
Bugger, I miss out again, going to be pretty lean at Trad Shoot's for me this year.
- Wed Feb 14, 2018 10:21 am
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: Riser Length and limb length when it comes to draw weight
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3428
Re: Riser Length and limb length when it comes to draw weigh
It depends on the length of the Limb and the Limb Pocket Angle so it's hard to be precise. I dont know if the newer system uses different length Limbs like the ILF System does. Roughly with the ordinary ILF Limb if you buy a set of "Long Limbs" you'll get about a 2# increase in Draw Weight...
- Tue Jan 23, 2018 7:04 pm
- Forum: Traditional Crafts
- Topic: Laminated ELB timbers
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3134
Re: Laminated ELB timbers
there has been recent issue's with Smooth On Epoxy failing. I believe Smooth On has fixed the issue - trouble is at great cost to many Australian Bowyer's. I'm sure there's a few Blokes about here in a better informed position than I about the many virtue's with Smooth On. Techniglue is very good, I...
- Tue Jan 23, 2018 6:52 pm
- Forum: Shooting The Breeze
- Topic: PVC bows
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2918
Re: PVC bows
you want the thick walled Orange PVC Pipe Troy, I cant remember what it's called in this Country. The White stuff is no good for anything but little Kids Bows. Schedule 40 is an American rating. I have only played at making them, have not got fair dinkum. I know 3 Blokes that make very nice PVC Bows...
- Thu Jan 18, 2018 8:36 am
- Forum: Shooting The Breeze
- Topic: Iceman the Movie
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1368
Iceman the Movie
I am really looking forward to this hitting our shores or becoming available on DVD
http://www.iceman.it/en/iceman-the-film-trailer/
here's a fascinating Site where they are uncovering all sorts of Prehistoric items, lots of Arrows, Spears etc
http://secretsoftheice.com/
regards Perry
http://www.iceman.it/en/iceman-the-film-trailer/
here's a fascinating Site where they are uncovering all sorts of Prehistoric items, lots of Arrows, Spears etc
http://secretsoftheice.com/
regards Perry
- Tue Jan 16, 2018 7:11 pm
- Forum: Mastering the Traditional Bow
- Topic: Feathers in the Rain
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7317
Re: Feathers in the Rain
I use a shot out 3D Target and never shoot more than 7 Arrow length's with unfletched Arrow Shafts until I have the brace height and nock height set correctly. Also long experience and a spine jig allow me to be in the ball park from the start. I find longer Arrows are also more forgiving of spine.
- Tue Jan 16, 2018 10:28 am
- Forum: Mastering the Traditional Bow
- Topic: Feathers in the Rain
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7317
Re: Feathers in the Rain
Rons on the money, properly Spined Target Arrows will still fly well when the Feathers lay Flat in the Rain. The real trouble is we are mostly using domestic stripped and dyed Turkey Feathers so all natural oils have been removed. I am getting my NSWDPI R Licence and a Waterbirds Permit soon so I wi...
- Tue Jan 16, 2018 10:13 am
- Forum: Mastering the Traditional Bow
- Topic: Shooting in the rain
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4064
Re: Shooting in the rain
you can also saturate a rag with the above Wax mix, keep it in a plastic Bag in your Quiver and wipe it over the Bow and even your Arrows.
- Tue Jan 16, 2018 9:47 am
- Forum: Shooting The Breeze
- Topic: Dodging Arrows
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1920
Re: Dodging Arrows
years ago a person that will remain nameless dressed up in his Medieval Outfit and carrying a big shield challenged a few notables at the Grange Bowmen to shoot him with Rubber Blunts - who are we to turn down such a Challenge Said Nong was dancing about easily fending off our Arrows giggling and mo...
- Tue Jan 16, 2018 9:30 am
- Forum: Shooting The Breeze
- Topic: Vale Cleve Wood
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4268
Re: Vale Cleve Wood
045 - Copy.JPG I have lost a Brother in Cleve Wood, Old Mate Shrek, one of the hardest, toughest Bastards I have ever met. A Man with a quick wit, always ready to laugh, an unequaled generosity of Spirit, the gift of kindness, unrivaled compassion, truly the Salt of the Earth. In my grief, the love...
- Sat Jan 06, 2018 10:07 am
- Forum: The Ozbow Trade Blanket
- Topic: WTB Aussie Wood Stave
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3094
Re: WTB Aussie Wood Stave
What Daryl says is spot on Scooter, sadly there is far more Pink Ash than Red Ash growing in this District and the Moreton Bay Council takes a pretty dim view of cutting the Red Ash Tree's they planted on the Footpaths :lol: My Back does not allow me to Cut larger Tree's for clean Billets any more b...
- Sat Jan 06, 2018 9:57 am
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: Carbon Aluminium or Wood for hunting arrows
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4194
Re: Carbon Aluminium or Wood for hunting arrows
Ian it will boil down too are you prepared to buy store bought components and assemble them or do you want to make your Timber Arrows from scratch. Unless you buy your Timber Shafts from a Custom Supplier you will find it very difficult to buy consistently spined and weighted Arrows. Not Trad but fr...
- Fri Jan 05, 2018 3:42 pm
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: New bow build - been a while
- Replies: 17
- Views: 12513
Re: New bow build - been a while
top work Mate, look forward to the range and hunting report's
regards Perry
regards Perry
- Fri Jan 05, 2018 3:30 pm
- Forum: The Ozbow Trade Blanket
- Topic: WTB Aussie Wood Stave
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3094
Re: WTB Aussie Wood Stave
righto then I know who you are now, welcome to Ozbow Mate. I live about 40 K North of Brisbane just off the Bruce Highway so it's likely a bit of a mission for you but give me a week and I'll see if I can cut a small diameter Soapwood / aka Pink Ash Tree for you. It will need time to dry out. Can no...
- Thu Jan 04, 2018 6:01 pm
- Forum: Competition Stories
- Topic: Deer oh Deer
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6446
Re: Deer oh Deer
Go on ! Leave us hangin yah bugger
regards Perry
regards Perry
- Thu Jan 04, 2018 5:34 pm
- Forum: The Ozbow Trade Blanket
- Topic: WTB Aussie Wood Stave
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3094
Re: WTB Aussie Wood Stave
Scooter can you access a Bush area and cut a Tree legally ? There is a large number of suitable Species growing in the South East that make good Selfbows. 2 common Tree's in South East Qld that make good Selfbows are both are known as Soapwood. https://www.anbg.gov.au/gnp/gnp6/alph-exc.html and http...
- Thu Jan 04, 2018 5:15 pm
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: What wood is this?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4556
Re: What wood is this?
Old Mate Gaza came around this arvo and told me about this thread , it's quite uncanny how much it looks like Yew ! I have made Bows by cutting Spotted Gum and Hickory Pick Handles lengthwise and splicing them. If your " little Bow works out Cadet maybe your onto a winner. I've heard of sourcin...