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- Mon Jun 19, 2006 6:06 pm
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: asian composite build-along
- Replies: 32
- Views: 11022
- Sat Jun 17, 2006 9:46 pm
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: asian composite build-along
- Replies: 32
- Views: 11022
Archangel, Well done. The next one will be even better. The only time we fail is when we fail to try. Whilst playing around with an adjustable form for making bamboo backed bows I decided to find out how versatile this type of form was for making other styles of bows. The adjustable form is of the t...
- Sat Jun 17, 2006 9:30 pm
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: Silk backing with PVA glue?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2576
Timmah, I forgot to mention to coat the silk with PVA as well as the back of the bow. Also apply the adhesive to the dull side of the silk. You will also find that you will have time to work out air bubbles and bring the adhesive to the top of the silk. Cut the silk over width and when the adhesive ...
- Thu Jun 15, 2006 9:09 pm
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: Arrow Drop Variation Due to Mass Variation
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1944
Grahamea, Did you actually shoot any arrows to arrive at the figures listed. On the surface they may look impressive but do they count for much. As you stated you disregarded certain factors. Surely to state these figures you must have carried them out in a controlled enviorment using a shooting mac...
- Thu Jun 15, 2006 8:41 pm
- Forum: Traditional Archery Events
- Topic: The Very Wet Gladstone Muster
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6080
- Tue Jun 13, 2006 10:52 pm
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: Silk backing with PVA glue?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2576
Timmah, PVA works well. You will need to seal the bow once the glue is totally dry. The silk won't do much to improve performance but it will give more integrety to the back of the bow. Japanese jockey silk is better than the silk used for suits. The silk changes colour once the glue has dried. Whit...
- Sun Jun 04, 2006 8:15 pm
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: Seeking advice - My first selfbow
- Replies: 40
- Views: 5524
Timmah, It may be time to brace the bow with a string of the correct length. From previous experience I have found that a bow that appears to be correctly tillered on the tree changes it's characteristics once strung with the correct string. I think that the tiller string has a more gentle downwards...
- Fri Jun 02, 2006 9:55 pm
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: Life expectancy?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1014
Hi! Northwester, Select the right piece of timber, craft it correctly and treat it with respect and it will last for years. Bush billets cut and dried correctly (up to two years or more) seem to be superior to kiln dried milled boards. Billets cut from dry regions seem to have better properties than...
- Wed May 31, 2006 6:57 pm
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: glue question
- Replies: 2
- Views: 757
Hi Hugh,
I haven't used the glues that you've mentioned. One that seems to work well is Techniglue CA. I have used this product for several years as well as bowyers I have known for many years. For more info visit www.altcomposites.com or e-mail sales@altcomposites.com
Hope this info helps.
Daryl.
I haven't used the glues that you've mentioned. One that seems to work well is Techniglue CA. I have used this product for several years as well as bowyers I have known for many years. For more info visit www.altcomposites.com or e-mail sales@altcomposites.com
Hope this info helps.
Daryl.
- Wed May 31, 2006 6:40 pm
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: bow laminationsany one making and selling them ???
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1420
Another use for the lamination grinder. Remove the guide to clean up your handle section especially the fadeouts. Use the section of belt over the rubber wheel. It's great for doing curves etc. I also use it to help shape self bows as well as sanding the edges of laminated bows. Daryl. -------------...
- Tue May 30, 2006 9:44 pm
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: bow laminationsany one making and selling them ???
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1420
Mick, Basically the setup is an 8 inch bench grinder mounted vertically on a modified bench. Attached to the shaft is a Multitool model 362. Once set up I attached a guide on a pivot point and a slot at the other end to vary the the distance between the guide and the grinding belt. A wing nut on the...
- Mon May 29, 2006 8:26 pm
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: bow laminationsany one making and selling them ???
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1420
- Sun May 28, 2006 6:12 pm
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: Seeking advice - My first selfbow
- Replies: 40
- Views: 5524
- Sat May 27, 2006 8:13 pm
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: Seeking advice - My first selfbow
- Replies: 40
- Views: 5524
Timmah, When selecting floor boards try to select boards that have been cut from late growth not early (heartwood) as heartwood does not have as good bending properties. The flatter the growth rings the better. If you want to spend the extra dollars hard rock maple is a good choice but for your firs...
- Fri May 26, 2006 7:12 pm
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: bow laminationsany one making and selling them ???
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1420
Edward, I have been grinding my own laminations for over three years. For a outlay of under $300-00 you can make your own lamination grinder. This enables you to select your own timbers and grind your own thicknesses down to under 2mm. and any length you require. Maximum width is about 45mm. It is a...
- Mon May 22, 2006 10:04 pm
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: Seeking advice - My first selfbow
- Replies: 40
- Views: 5524
Hi! Timmah, You have made the right choice in wanting to make your own selfbow. Milled boards are a good way to learn the basics of making a selfbow and if it doesn't work all you have lost is a couple of dollars but will have probably gained a wealth of knowledge. Basic tools will do the job but wi...
- Fri Apr 21, 2006 6:03 pm
- Forum: Traditional Archery Events
- Topic: OZBOW @ Nth ALBERT
- Replies: 50
- Views: 12792
On behalf of North Albert I would like to thank all of you for making the weekend such an enjoyable event. Without your support these types of events wouldn't survive. The organizers are always open to suggestions on how to improve what we have already achieved. Hopefully I will catch up with some o...
- Mon Mar 27, 2006 10:11 pm
- Forum: Traditional Archery Events
- Topic: North Albert, Yatala easter shoot
- Replies: 38
- Views: 9337
Traditional Shoot at Yatala
danceswithdingoes You are most welcome to bend a bow at our trad shoot. Please email me if you need extra info or you can down load the details from our web site www.northalbert.com Our range is approximately thirty minutes from the Gold Coast or Browns Plains. Nice central location so you can catch...
- Sun Mar 19, 2006 5:55 pm
- Forum: Traditional Archery Events
- Topic: North Albert, Yatala easter shoot
- Replies: 38
- Views: 9337
Arrow craftsmanship award
Buford, If you wish to email me, I can email a word document to you listing the criteria. Dennis L'aVarenne the authour of the original has given me permission to use the document. Regards Daryl. PS There are also details of Grand Master Fletcher which I believe was written by Dave Keable. If anyone...
- Mon Mar 13, 2006 11:39 am
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: Copperhead archery
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1130
Copperhead Archery Pty Ltd
MrRecurve,
The last phone number I have is 5941 4255 fax 5941 4265.
Hope the information is useful.
Daryl.
The last phone number I have is 5941 4255 fax 5941 4265.
Hope the information is useful.
Daryl.
- Fri Mar 10, 2006 4:10 pm
- Forum: Traditional Archery Events
- Topic: Traditional Archery Australia
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4635
Hi! Stace. I must apologize for putting one too many stops in the web address. The correct address is www.northalbert.com sorry for the inconvenience. I could have been suffering from a 'seniors moment.' Thank you little arrows for posting the correct address. With a bit of luck I may be able to edi...
- Wed Mar 08, 2006 10:23 am
- Forum: Traditional Archery Events
- Topic: National Traditional Shoot.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5466
June weekend
There are not enough long weekends in the year to host good shoots. Maybe we should petition governments for a four day long weekend every month. This would enable trad shoots to be spaced evenly during the year.
Best of luck with your shoot.
Daryl.
Best of luck with your shoot.
Daryl.
- Fri Mar 03, 2006 7:48 pm
- Forum: Traditional Archery Events
- Topic: Traditional Archery Australia
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4635
Traditional Shoots
Hello Trad, The Queensland Traditional Bowhunters Rendezvous is held annually at North Albert Field Archers Inc. on the Easter long weekend. This year the dates are the 14th. to the 17th. April. We shoot 50 3D targets, running pig, bow bird, speed round as well has having knife and tomahawk throwing...
- Mon Feb 27, 2006 9:53 pm
- Forum: Traditional Archery Events
- Topic: North Albert, Yatala easter shoot
- Replies: 38
- Views: 9337
Queensland Traditional Bowhunters Rendezvous
The North Albert Field Archers Inc. web site www.northalbert.com has been updated. To down load nomination forms,location map etc click on calander. When open, the options are listed below the heading 2006 Queensland Bowhunters Rendezvous. The forms are pdf and may take a moment to open. When printi...