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by bigbob
Sun Aug 13, 2017 10:19 am
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: article on Dallas Conway.
Replies: 8
Views: 2690

Re: article on Dallas Conway.

Cant remember reading his book but remember his articles, cartoons and poems in Hunting mags of the times.Passed away far too young.
by bigbob
Fri Aug 11, 2017 9:22 am
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: article on Dallas Conway.
Replies: 8
Views: 2690

article on Dallas Conway.

stickbow's Leatherwall has a scanned article on Dallas Conway , one of our early bowhunters of repute. He was a gifted author, poet, artist and musician as well For those who like Aussie bow history it is worth reading as he takes the then Australian record goat.
by bigbob
Thu Jul 27, 2017 10:22 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: 'The Winged Longbow!'
Replies: 11
Views: 4637

Re: 'The Winged Longbow!'

Nice bow!. My longbows have only .004 taper and they work very well . Can't imagine using .008! Saw your inlay work on that USA site , looks great.
by bigbob
Tue Jul 11, 2017 7:34 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: First trophy with the longbow - updated
Replies: 19
Views: 5856

Re: First trophy with the longbow - updated

Onya Rod well deserved too!
by bigbob
Tue Jul 11, 2017 2:12 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Snake skin sheds
Replies: 5
Views: 2684

Re: Snake skin sheds

Rod it is my understanding erroneous or otherwise that possession of snake skin whether form road kill or more devious means is prohibited and can incur a hefty fine. I will concede that the shed is perhaps a grey area though.In saying all this I have an osage bow from USA backed with rattler and un...
by bigbob
Sun Jul 09, 2017 10:43 am
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Anyone interested in a new recurve...?
Replies: 7
Views: 3061

Re: Anyone interested in a new recurve...?

Yeah Guy got three on order! ;) :surprised: How much bling does one need?
by bigbob
Fri Jul 07, 2017 3:12 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: North Burnett Trad weekend 5/6 Aug 2017
Replies: 31
Views: 11162

Re: North Burnett Trad weekend 5/6 Aug 2017

Good work big fella I hope it raises plenty of moola
by bigbob
Thu Jun 29, 2017 10:52 am
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Snakeskin backed bow..Import to Oz?
Replies: 8
Views: 2710

Re: Snakeskin backed bow..Import to Oz?

3 Rivers sell a cloth snake skin printed strip in rattler and copperhead. No where near as good a real thing but still looks good if done right.
by bigbob
Mon Jun 26, 2017 7:38 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Snakeskin backed bow..Import to Oz?
Replies: 8
Views: 2710

Re: Snakeskin backed bow..Import to Oz?

I had a rattle snake skin backed osage bow sent from USA about 5- 6 years ago no worries but can't remember if it was declared as such by sender.I know it's illegal to own a skin here in Australia even if from 'road kill'
by bigbob
Sat Jun 10, 2017 3:37 pm
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: A play with the forge
Replies: 17
Views: 9657

Re: A play with the forge

nice work Woodie, that looks great!
by bigbob
Sat Jun 03, 2017 1:19 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Ladies take-down semi-recurve
Replies: 15
Views: 6001

Re: Ladies take-down semi-recurve

Very neat Rod, good work!
by bigbob
Thu Jun 01, 2017 11:09 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Recent takedown.
Replies: 10
Views: 3629

Re: Recent takedown.

thanks Perry. What is 'funny' is Americans love our timbers but so many here want to use their timbers, when ours are every bit as good in most cases.PS loved our yarn at Baramabah.
by bigbob
Wed May 31, 2017 3:16 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Recent takedown.
Replies: 10
Views: 3629

Re: Recent takedown.

:Bow :mrgreen: :biggrin:
by bigbob
Tue May 30, 2017 7:26 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Happy Birthday Roadie
Replies: 7
Views: 2671

Re: Happy Birthday Roadie

all the best for your birthday Roadie, hope you enjoyed yourself!
by bigbob
Tue May 30, 2017 2:32 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Recent takedown.
Replies: 10
Views: 3629

Re: Recent takedown.

Really don't know how people such as your good self,do adapt to shooting opposite hand, know a couple of others who have that skill and but sadly it is not something I can adapt to. Envious.
by bigbob
Mon May 29, 2017 6:41 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Recent takedown.
Replies: 10
Views: 3629

Re: Recent takedown.

You bloody cacky handers drive me nuts when I have to tiller and shoot a bow. Turn myself in knots, LOL. Thanks for your comments Jeff and Kerry, appreciated.
by bigbob
Mon May 29, 2017 6:21 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Recent takedown.
Replies: 10
Views: 3629

Recent takedown.

Shot here of my most recent 62'' model takedown posted to new owner. Tas Blackheart sassafras and burdekin plum riser and same in spliced belly lams.50# @ 28'' cut to centre minus arrow plate thickness.Antler coronet limb bolt heads and antler overlays on grip and nocks.
by bigbob
Fri May 26, 2017 8:35 am
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Barambah Trad Bash 27/28 May 2017
Replies: 31
Views: 11987

Re: Barambah Trad Bash 27/28 May 2017

I am interested in another log Kerry if its not too late!
by bigbob
Mon May 22, 2017 1:12 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: second osage self bow.
Replies: 6
Views: 2751

Re: second osage self bow.

Couple shots here of stave as is, put in back in steamer as it has a very ornery want to run out on limb alignment.
by bigbob
Mon May 22, 2017 9:03 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: second osage self bow.
Replies: 6
Views: 2751

Re: second osage self bow.

yeah going to use the shavings as mulch, Jeff make the garden pretty! :lol:
by bigbob
Sun May 21, 2017 7:11 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: second osage self bow.
Replies: 6
Views: 2751

Re: second osage self bow.

Thanks Col and Jeff! Just love working with osage.
by bigbob
Sun May 21, 2017 1:09 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: second osage self bow.
Replies: 6
Views: 2751

second osage self bow.

Seeing Col's terrific effort with his gnarly stave prompted me to return to the second stave I was working on.Currently at 60# @ 28''. Had to return it to form as it has a persistent run out on each limb which hopefully will be removed with my heat gun.Have to leave it clamped up for couple days.Sti...
by bigbob
Sat May 20, 2017 11:38 am
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Barambah Trad Bash 27/28 May 2017
Replies: 31
Views: 11987

Re: Barambah Trad Bash 27/28 May 2017

hope to see everybody there! always look forward to Barambah.
by bigbob
Sat May 20, 2017 11:35 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Osage "Character" Elb
Replies: 20
Views: 8223

Re: Osage "Character" Elb

that is a terrific outcome from such a 'gnarly' stave Col. I know the work involved so great result. :clap: i have returned to a stave I started on some time ago as moisture content is better. Might have some shots of it in next few days too.Currently at 68 NTN and 40# @ 21''
by bigbob
Thu May 18, 2017 10:12 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Osage "Character" Elb
Replies: 20
Views: 8223

Re: Osage "Character" Elb

should be a real head turner when you get it done Col. Just love osage myself, like the way it handles steam, like working it and like its great properties as a bow. Looking forward to end result!
by bigbob
Mon May 15, 2017 6:57 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Barambah Trad Bash 27/28 May 2017
Replies: 31
Views: 11987

Re: Barambah Trad Bash 27/28 May 2017

Hey Wayno don't forget me! I'm bringing Griffo! Be good to catch up with you and ol silver again!
by bigbob
Tue May 09, 2017 7:17 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Junior Bow Giveaway on Behalf of Dennis La Varenne
Replies: 6
Views: 2614

Re: Juniour Bow Giveaway on Behalf of Dennis La Varenne

great gesture from yourself and Jeff. Nothing like having another happy young trad shooter!
by bigbob
Mon May 01, 2017 7:25 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Osage 'character' bow.
Replies: 11
Views: 4415

Re: Osage 'character' bow.

thanks chief, looking forward to getting another done before too long, but got a couple glass bows to do first.
by bigbob
Sun Apr 30, 2017 5:04 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Osage 'character' bow.
Replies: 11
Views: 4415

Re: Osage 'character' bow.

thanks Rod. guess I will have to settle for 50% as I doubt I will get much hunting in unfortunately. Like to think I will but health issues and financial constraints might interfere.
by bigbob
Mon Apr 24, 2017 11:40 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Pink ivory
Replies: 4
Views: 2176

Re: Pink ivory

Haven't used pink Ivory but have used pink Ash and sure is attractive.