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by greybeard
Thu Dec 31, 2020 3:55 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Bidwillii Build-along.
Replies: 22
Views: 7190

Bidwillii Build-along.

Austromyrtus bidwillii; pronounced: oss-trah-MERT-uss bid-WILL-ee-eye The growth rings are very close together and this may account for the fact that you can violate the growth rings without affecting the integrity of the back of the bow [based on a previous experience]. * 1 Grain Compilation.jpg * ...
by greybeard
Tue Dec 08, 2020 3:46 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Tri Laminate Carriage Bow.
Replies: 3
Views: 2978

Re: Tri Laminate Carriage Bow.

The sleeve system works well when you need to use every inch of the billet. Usually I like to make self longbows 68” n to n. With sleeves I can use 2 x 35” pieces, if splicing it requires a minimum of 2 x 37” pieces of wood. It may not sound like much but it can make a difference in bow design. Daryl.
by greybeard
Mon Nov 30, 2020 11:17 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Tri Laminate Carriage Bow.
Replies: 3
Views: 2978

Tri Laminate Carriage Bow.

From; https://www.archerylibrary.com/books/ https://www.archerylibrary.com/books/ford/ Archery, its theory and practice by H. A. Ford, 2nd Edition, 1859. “As regards backed-bows other than yew, it has already been observed that they are inferior to the two sorts just treated of. But it must not be s...
by greybeard
Tue Nov 24, 2020 3:10 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Not My First Choice of Bow Woods…But
Replies: 6
Views: 4075

Re: Not My First Choice of Bow Woods…But

I found this old image of bows made from Australian hardwoods. * * Aus Hardwood Bows.jpg * * At that time both Glenn Newell and Alan Jones were making these styles of bows but I can’t remember who made these particular bows. Keith Keddie was making similar bows and I think his main timber was red as...
by greybeard
Mon Nov 23, 2020 8:43 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Not My First Choice of Bow Woods…But
Replies: 6
Views: 4075

Re: Not My First Choice of Bow Woods…But

That's some sweet action mate, let us know how it fares with some use. What sort of draw weight is it Looking Good, is it a shooter and what are the specs. Cheers Roadie The finished bow is 70” n to n and draws 35# at 26” dlpp. This was the ball park weight that I was after as it suits the re-enact...
by greybeard
Sat Nov 21, 2020 2:47 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Not My First Choice of Bow Woods…But
Replies: 6
Views: 4075

Not My First Choice of Bow Woods…But

Generally I would place Ironbark way down on my list of bow woods because of its physical / mechanical properties. Making a successful bow could be a bit of a challenge. The debarked billet 8’ long and 3 ½” across the crown used for this project had been sitting in my storage rack for about five yea...
by greybeard
Mon Nov 02, 2020 3:56 pm
Forum: Outdoor Gear
Topic: Free Energy Generator Self Running
Replies: 2
Views: 3954

Free Energy Generator Self Running

Free Energy Generator Self Running by Magnet Have any members tried one or more of the following ideas? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVE6ofG9d9c https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WilbSXmeV8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZzNh9Bd9ZU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEsj0lb2AZA I have tried the one...
by greybeard
Thu Oct 29, 2020 1:16 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: NORTH ALBERT TRADITIONAL TOURNEY 24/25 Oct. 2020
Replies: 9
Views: 6714

Re: NORTH ALBERT TRADITIONAL TOURNEY 24/25 Oct. 2020

Hi Sue,

Thank you for posting the photos.

My camera was playing up. I will try to get some photos from Wombat.

Daryl.
by greybeard
Thu Oct 29, 2020 1:15 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Been a While
Replies: 3
Views: 4609

Re: Been a While

Hi Sparra,

Hope your recovery was successful and you are able to enjoy your archery.

Daryl.
by greybeard
Wed Oct 21, 2020 2:29 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: NORTH ALBERT TRADITIONAL TOURNEY 24/25 Oct. 2020
Replies: 9
Views: 6714

Re: NORTH ALBERT TRADITIONAL TOURNEY 24/25 Oct. 2020

It works well for the traditional archers who wish to have an enjoyable weekend using their preferred equipment and do not suffer from trophy fixation.

Daryl.
by greybeard
Wed Oct 21, 2020 11:51 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: fire hose
Replies: 10
Views: 4381

Re: fire hose

When making your bow can you post some photographs and a story showing how you progressed from start to finish?

Such a post may encourage others to have a go.

Daryl.
by greybeard
Sat Oct 10, 2020 10:40 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: fire hose
Replies: 10
Views: 4381

Re: fire hose

Are you going to use a hot box / heat strips to cure the glue or let the ambient temperature cure it naturally?

Daryl.
by greybeard
Fri Oct 09, 2020 5:56 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: NORTH ALBERT TRADITIONAL TOURNEY 24/25 Oct. 2020
Replies: 9
Views: 6714

Re: NORTH ALBERT TRADITIONAL TOURNEY 24/25 Oct. 2020

Apparently some incorrect information was circulated.

Equipment guidelines for Tourney.

Daryl.
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by greybeard
Thu Oct 08, 2020 4:32 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Asiatic Static Bpw
Replies: 0
Views: 2640

Asiatic Static Bpw

This packaged deal could be an economical way to try an Asiatic static tip bow without blowing the bank account. I think the limbs may be solid glass. Daryl. https://au.huntingdoor.com/mongolian-horse-bow-recurve-bow-and-arrow-kit-for-traditional-archery-bowhunting.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9OOn8Iah7AI...
by greybeard
Wed Oct 07, 2020 3:00 pm
Forum: Humour
Topic: Council Recliner Chairs On Special At Bunnings
Replies: 2
Views: 15242

Council Recliner Chairs On Special At Bunnings

I realised that I already had one in the garden shed.

Daryl.
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by greybeard
Wed Oct 07, 2020 2:53 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: fire hose
Replies: 10
Views: 4381

Re: fire hose

I purchased my hose and fittings from Bingham Projects. Although probably more expensive now with the low exchange rate I could get the components I wanted without chasing all over the country side for them. Daryl. https://binghamprojects.com/store/air-hose/ https://binghamprojects.com/store/hose-pl...
by greybeard
Fri Oct 02, 2020 4:44 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: NORTH ALBERT TRADITIONAL TOURNEY 24/25 Oct. 2020
Replies: 9
Views: 6714

Re: NORTH ALBERT TRADITIONAL TOURNEY 24/25 Oct. 2020

little arrows wrote: Wed Sep 30, 2020 7:52 pm and don't forget your flunts everyone (that would be flu flus with blunts, as opposed to floints, flu flus with points).
Please note that flu flu arrows will need field points for the bow bird event. (aerial discs)

Daryl.
by greybeard
Tue Sep 29, 2020 11:59 am
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: NORTH ALBERT TRADITIONAL TOURNEY 24/25 Oct. 2020
Replies: 9
Views: 6714

NORTH ALBERT TRADITIONAL TOURNEY 24/25 Oct. 2020

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by greybeard
Wed Sep 23, 2020 10:03 am
Forum: Scene & Herd
Topic: Man Charged
Replies: 3
Views: 4120

Man Charged

by greybeard
Sun Sep 13, 2020 2:54 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Backing materials.
Replies: 6
Views: 3450

Re: Backing materials.

If you catch some eels you could make your own glue from them.

http://www.kramers.org/glue.htm

Daryl.
by greybeard
Sat Sep 12, 2020 9:40 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Backing materials.
Replies: 6
Views: 3450

Re: Backing materials.

The eel skin should work. I searched the internet but could not find out how thick the skins actually were, the only reference was ‘thick’. The thicker the backing is the more the limb mass increases. As a general rule most backings will increase the integrity of the back of the bow but will not inc...
by greybeard
Thu Sep 10, 2020 9:39 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Backing materials.
Replies: 6
Views: 3450

Re: Backing materials.

I have not used this as backing yet but it could be worth a try. If it works well it could be a low cost alternative. Applying the backing starts at 9 mins 50 secs into the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVCMsbF_OD0 https://www.bunnings.com.au/gyprock-easy-tape-90m-plasterboard-jointing-tape...
by greybeard
Sat Sep 05, 2020 4:35 pm
Forum: Outdoor Gear
Topic: Fenris Legolas
Replies: 1
Views: 2911

Re: Fenris Legolas

The Medieval version.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcDP9jN_FFQ

Daryl.
by greybeard
Thu Sep 03, 2020 11:37 am
Forum: The Ozbow Trade Blanket
Topic: WTB: Horse bow
Replies: 3
Views: 968

Re: WTB: Horse bow

Hi Eddy,

Beware of cheap imports, some are ok some are not.

If you don’t want to watch the full test fast forward to 19mins 50 sec for the result.

Daryl.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7ysPKW_HSk
by greybeard
Sun Aug 30, 2020 5:38 pm
Forum: Humour
Topic: Irish Fisherman
Replies: 1
Views: 2844

Irish Fisherman

<t>The rain was pouring down outside O'Connor's Irish Pub.<br/> There standing in front of a big puddle outside the pub was an old Irishman, drenched, holding a stick, with a piece of string dangling in the water.<br/> A passer-by stopped and asked him, "What are you doing?<br/> “Fishing”, replied t...
by greybeard
Mon Aug 24, 2020 11:24 am
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Techniglue
Replies: 3
Views: 3901

Re: Techniglue

Steve, Including workshops I have probably constructed about forty bows and found Techniglue CA an excellent product. The only downside was the shorter pot life and in a bow making workshop situation multiple laminated bows had to be done in two separate glue ups. At that time I could only get the s...
by greybeard
Sun Jun 14, 2020 2:59 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Todays Haul
Replies: 7
Views: 5422

Re: Todays Haul

Honestly, I suspect that most of this is sub-par bow wood as it is. It's pretty thin ringed and only one log is reasonably straight and branch free, so I'm hoping to get it cut up enough I can run it through a big table saw etc. to make into riser blocks, overlays, billets etc. etc. etc. Steve, I h...
by greybeard
Sun Jun 14, 2020 2:49 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: To Mix by Weight or Volume?
Replies: 2
Views: 3754

Re: To Mix by Weight or Volume?

Thank you Jeff,

My maths was not out by much, probably just the number of decimal places and rounding used during the calculations.

Daryl.
by greybeard
Sat Jun 13, 2020 3:43 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: To Mix by Weight or Volume?
Replies: 2
Views: 3754

To Mix by Weight or Volume?

This topic has been raised previously [about 2011] regarding the measuring of the components of two pack epoxy glues. Since then there may be quite a few new members that have not seen the post. If you do not have access to scales that can weigh small amounts of materials accurately such as two pack...
by greybeard
Wed Jun 10, 2020 3:51 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Todays Haul
Replies: 7
Views: 5422

Re: Todays Haul

Some nice looking logs, what are the growth rings in the Osage like?

Daryl.