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- Mon Jul 09, 2007 6:50 pm
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: Takedown Sleeves, Does It Make A Difference?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 839
Hi Dave, I have found it is more convenient for transport especially when travelling overseas or going to an interstate trad shoot when you have to transport all the camping and associated gear as opposed to a fad. My preference is still a one piece bow. Thank you Perry, Dave, Steve and Alicat for y...
- Sun Jul 08, 2007 5:47 pm
- Forum: Shooting The Breeze
- Topic: Hickory Lams
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1157
Hi Daniel, I cannot give you any any alternatives for backing timbers as I have always used bamboo for backing bows. Three Rivers advertise hickory strips for backing bows so I guess it must work. Possibly grain orientation may be a criteria as to being horizontal or vertical? When I get some other ...
- Sat Jul 07, 2007 6:43 pm
- Forum: Shooting The Breeze
- Topic: Hickory Lams
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1157
Hi Daniel, I have managed to obtain milled hickory billets from Kruger Enterprises at Dinmore in Qld. Their phone number is 07 3282 1100. They bulk order from America about twice a year and I am waiting for their new shipment to arrive. The billets are approximately 48 x 48 x 910mm which means splic...
- Fri Jul 06, 2007 10:25 pm
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: Finger Tab or glove?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2202
With my introduction to archery shooting an old 48# Damon Howitt that stacked like crazy I invested almost half a weeks wage on a Fred Bear Elk skin glove which I must admit was a superb glove. After heaps of arrows it had finally worn out. By that stage it was impossible to buy them locally and aft...
- Fri Jul 06, 2007 10:06 pm
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: Takedown Sleeves, Does It Make A Difference?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 839
Takedown Sleeves, Does It Make A Difference?
After playing around making three piece takedown bows I have come to the conclusion that they are a real pain in the backside to make. I am now going to focus on two piece takedowns using the metal sleeve system. The question is; is there an advantage as to which limb should be male or female as I h...
- Fri Jul 06, 2007 7:12 pm
- Forum: Shooting The Breeze
- Topic: A kiwi in your midst
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1153
- Mon Jul 02, 2007 6:19 pm
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: Medieval Italian Recurve
- Replies: 38
- Views: 5396
Hi Grahame, Sorry if the reply is a little late, but as a relatively new user of the site I have not had the time to sift through a lot of the earlier threads. If the project is successful I will definately keep the form. Apart from the backset handle the bow is similar to a bow I showed in a previo...
- Sun Jul 01, 2007 6:01 pm
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: Medieval Italian Recurve
- Replies: 38
- Views: 5396
- Mon Jun 25, 2007 6:44 pm
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: Osage static recurve/sinew and snake skin
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2057
Congratulations on your latest success. Can you give us some performance figures? The rattlesnake skin adds a great touch. Unfortunately Australian Customs will not allow us to import the skins as they are on some resticted / protected list somewhere in the world. I would love to import some from 3 ...
- Sun Jun 24, 2007 5:58 pm
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: composite horsebow #4
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4084
- Wed Jun 20, 2007 6:00 pm
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: Finished Horse Bow
- Replies: 37
- Views: 4202
- Fri Jun 15, 2007 11:35 pm
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: Try 3 Asiatic Horse Bow
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2995
Hi Graeme K and Archangel, The main problem that I have experienced is that the backing bamboo has failed, not the belly. I believe that part of the problem is the small diameter poles that I have been able to purchase. Possibly larger poles for the backing (lower crown) and smaller on the belly for...
- Fri Jun 15, 2007 7:04 pm
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: Try 3 Asiatic Horse Bow
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2995
Hi Graeme, Well done! The bow looks good and hopefully it will be a good shooter. The alternative backing to bamboo would appear to be the answer as I believe we have been trying to push bamboo past its physical limits. Having said that I will give bamboo another try as I have got it to work success...
- Sun Jun 03, 2007 7:07 pm
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: want to make a horsebow. help needed.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 821
Hi coolhippy80, I like your enthuasium for traditional archery and without wanting to dampen your spirit I would suggest that you make a few simple selfbows which will teach how different woods work and how to correctly tiller a bow. Once you master the art of tillering you could then move into lami...
- Sat Jun 02, 2007 6:22 pm
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: Asiatic Laminated Bamboo Buildalong
- Replies: 33
- Views: 5453
Hi Graeme, Your build a long has been very interesting. One thing that I did notice in the photo 'finished back' that the nodes were just past the fadeout area. I prefer to splice my backing bamboo on the handle so that the nodes are on a non working area of the handle. I don't know if this a valid ...
- Tue May 29, 2007 7:12 pm
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: Bamboo Glass Composite buildalong (Clamp Method)
- Replies: 63
- Views: 8360
- Wed May 23, 2007 9:34 pm
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: Reluctance To Use Bow Stringers
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3161
Reluctance To Use Bow Stringers
Hi, There appears to be reluctance with some archers shooting longbow and recurve to use a bow stringer. Some of the sights you see at shoots make you shake your head in dismay. The step through method seems to be the most abused. From observations the person is either too tall, too short or doesn't...
- Wed May 16, 2007 7:03 pm
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: Grain Orientation
- Replies: 2
- Views: 723
Grain Orientation
Hi, I purchased a milled billet of rock maple 75mm x 75mm x 2.1 m. As I want to convert this billet to laminations to use under .040 glass for longbows and recurves I have to work out the best way to cut it to get maximum yield. The laminations will be in the vicinity of 1.5mm thick. I thought it be...
- Mon May 14, 2007 10:25 pm
- Forum: Hunting & Fishing
- Topic: Hunting Peacocks
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3746
Hi Buzz I buy my roo from the local 'Super IGA' supermarket. My favourite dish is the herb and garlic processed by Macromeats. I am lucky that the local IGA is about a 90 second walk from my backdoor and at times pick the goodies at half price as they are getting close to their best by date but are ...
- Wed Apr 18, 2007 6:38 pm
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: New tip overlays for a vintage bow
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1005
- Sat Apr 14, 2007 6:46 pm
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: Home Made (Pic heavy Jape)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 808
- Fri Apr 13, 2007 7:07 pm
- Forum: Traditional Archery Events
- Topic: Nth Albert Shoot - Day 2
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2671
- Tue Apr 10, 2007 7:33 pm
- Forum: Traditional Archery Events
- Topic: Nth Albert Shoot - Day 1
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4460
- Mon Apr 02, 2007 10:43 pm
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: string line-up
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1010
Hi Jape, If you are going to save the bow I would suggest using a scraper and sandpaper as a spokeshave may be a little aggressive in what you need to do. The spokeshave is one of my favourite tools for selfbows but is used in the earlier stages of shaping the bow. Elbow grease, scrapers and sandpap...
- Mon Apr 02, 2007 7:31 pm
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: string line-up
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1010
Hi Jape, You did not mention if the flatbow was self or laminated. From previous experience with self bows I scrape or sand the belly if I need to reduce poundage. By doing this you remove less wood to obtain the same result by shaving the edges. I believe the ratio is somewhere around 7 to 1. Have ...
- Sat Mar 31, 2007 7:03 pm
- Forum: Shooting The Breeze
- Topic: New Bow fro my becoming huntress
- Replies: 1
- Views: 545
- Tue Mar 27, 2007 10:12 pm
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: Bamboo flooring
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3854
I have backed a few selfbows using Japanese jockey (as in horse racing) silk which is supposed to be better than suiting silk. It has a shiny and dull side. Apply the pva glue the dull side as well as the bow. Have the bow unbraced when applying the fabric. If you are using linen try a tear test as ...
- Mon Mar 26, 2007 7:07 pm
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: Horsebow finally complete
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1492
- Sat Mar 24, 2007 10:34 pm
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: horsebow build
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4744
- Thu Mar 22, 2007 7:39 pm
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: spotted gum - prices?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1733
Hi Dave, Depending on quality I have been paying between $4.00 and $6.00 per lineal metre for spotted gum 86 x 19. The main problem that I have encountered is that new and old growth as well as sap trails run through a lot of the boards. This may not be a big problem for an experienced bowyer but in...