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by bigbob
Sun Dec 11, 2016 8:35 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Another Happy Client.
Replies: 12
Views: 5559

Re: Another Happy Client.

got a lot going on, but nice work!
by bigbob
Sun Dec 11, 2016 8:32 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: I Just Had To Do It:
Replies: 8
Views: 4397

Re: I Just Had To Do It:

Great work Daryl,like it a lot!
by bigbob
Fri Dec 09, 2016 11:51 am
Forum: Reviews
Topic: THE BOWS OF DOUG PARRY – A REVIEW by Dennis La Varenne
Replies: 2
Views: 9367

Re: THE BOWS OF DOUG PARRY – A REVIEW by Dennis La Varenne

That's going to give me some good holiday reading Dennis!
by bigbob
Tue Dec 06, 2016 5:31 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Refinishing a bow
Replies: 1
Views: 2395

Re: Refinishing a bow

Sent you a PM.
by bigbob
Mon Dec 05, 2016 2:54 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Australia
Topic: Proposed 2017 Trad shoots
Replies: 30
Views: 47502

Re: Proposed 2017 Trad shoots

As a pensioner who was unfortunate in life not to have access to mainline superannuation during most my working life. Yes i know I could have done something on my own initiative but things were quite different then and not just black and white decisions. However my point is this; many , many people ...
by bigbob
Thu Dec 01, 2016 8:37 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: How do you clever folk do stuff like....
Replies: 8
Views: 3876

Re: How do you clever folk do stuff like....

Hi Dave, The bigger the bank balance the easier the task becomes because you can lash out with big amounts of cash to purchase specialised machinery to carry out the various tasks. ............It is mainly a process [ sometimes tedious] of sand and fit......... Unfortunately I am stuck with a bands...
by bigbob
Wed Nov 30, 2016 12:27 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: How do you clever folk do stuff like....
Replies: 8
Views: 3876

Re: How do you clever folk do stuff like....

speaking for myself, with some of my designs I use a template to draw required curve, cut out and sand square, then match other piece to it, along with any narrow trim pieces I might use.It is mainly a process [ sometimes tedious] of sand and fit. It is important that it is an airtight fit as endeav...
by bigbob
Fri Nov 25, 2016 2:32 pm
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: Hunting deer in Nebraska
Replies: 1
Views: 5372

Re: Hunting deer in Nebraska

Bad luck on missing that buck but I can understand your feelings about the young fellow nailing it. I am assuming he used a rifle?
by bigbob
Fri Nov 25, 2016 2:29 pm
Forum: Video Links
Topic: yew self bow........
Replies: 5
Views: 7223

Re: yew self bow........

Great result Mick!
by bigbob
Thu Nov 24, 2016 6:42 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Just Add A Hair Dryer.
Replies: 9
Views: 5898

Re: Just Add A Hair Dryer.

yup totally agree, been leaving my recurve risers out of hotbox for yonks now. Definitely something in the mention of differing contraction rates .
by bigbob
Mon Nov 21, 2016 8:49 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Just Add A Hair Dryer.
Replies: 9
Views: 5898

Re: Just Add A Hair Dryer.

Hilarious Daryl! :lol:
by bigbob
Sun Nov 20, 2016 4:05 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Phenolic
Replies: 4
Views: 3121

Re: Phenolic

Agree with Daryl,essential that the surfaces of the phenolic be scuffed markedly with coarse grit . I use 40 grit but imagine 80 grit would be sufficient. I use smooth on as it is all I stock and does the job very well.
by bigbob
Sun Nov 20, 2016 4:02 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Making a Couple of Longbows
Replies: 2
Views: 3253

Re: Making a Couple of Longbows

Look forward to seeing the result, Woodie!
by bigbob
Thu Nov 17, 2016 7:39 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: A meeting of two crafts
Replies: 12
Views: 6503

Re: A meeting of two crafts

Yeah blacktails are extraordinary even if its mostly 'bling' that generates the interest, nobody is going to re invent the wheel where bows are concerned. The laws of physics and the limitations of materials put paid to that! Re the decorative inlay , been thinking [dangerous] and really; assuming t...
by bigbob
Thu Nov 17, 2016 5:27 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Sunnie Coast trad
Replies: 30
Views: 13965

Re: Sunnie Coast trad

Hey Forester!. Glad you enjoyed our shoot. We did try hard to put on a good shoot. Like all first efforts, few things need a little alteration for our next one next year.Mainly converging shooting lanes but nothing drastic.
by bigbob
Thu Nov 17, 2016 11:22 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: A meeting of two crafts
Replies: 12
Views: 6503

Re: A meeting of two crafts

I think you are quite right in your surmising, and the two materials should be in 'simpatico' with each other, at least to the point where no real problems should arise concerning compatibility. This will give you a whole new ball game in adorning bows, and ensure you make very novel and exciting ri...
by bigbob
Thu Nov 17, 2016 8:27 am
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Happy Camper
Replies: 7
Views: 4616

Re: Happy Camper

Thanks for the kind words fellas! Sabinus, I would imagine it does provide a little more mass to the riser and consequently absorb a little more of any 'unspent' energy not utilised by string, although its main use is cosmetic.
by bigbob
Wed Nov 16, 2016 8:24 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: A meeting of two crafts
Replies: 12
Views: 6503

Re: A meeting of two crafts

that would be my only concern, the difference in thermal expansion and contraction between the organic wood structure and inanimate metal. however I suspect it would be minimal and present little or no problems IMO. Again I admire the workmanship that went into your creation and congratulate you on ...
by bigbob
Tue Nov 15, 2016 7:16 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Happy Camper
Replies: 7
Views: 4616

Re: Happy Camper

always happy to hear satisfied customers, Kerry! By the way pm me your postal address as I ordered the bow stringer today and will post it and the cap once I get it.
by bigbob
Tue Nov 15, 2016 4:48 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Happy Camper
Replies: 7
Views: 4616

Re: Happy Camper

Few shots here Kerry ,not very good but all I have. Like the green glass on belly!
by bigbob
Mon Nov 14, 2016 7:47 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: longbow raffle drawing.
Replies: 4
Views: 2458

Re: longbow raffle drawing.

yeah Rod it was an attractive wood in the riser. Shame the plank I got it from was full of checks and cracks, would have a made a lot of nice risers.
by bigbob
Mon Nov 14, 2016 6:00 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: A meeting of two crafts
Replies: 12
Views: 6503

Re: A meeting of two crafts

Looks really fine to me. Great workmanship. :clap: :clap:
by bigbob
Mon Nov 14, 2016 3:03 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Sunnie Coast trad
Replies: 30
Views: 13965

Re: Sunnie Coast trad

Yeah bit of a pity about steamy weather!. Good to see you both again, and happy you liked the day.
by bigbob
Mon Nov 14, 2016 3:01 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Happy Camper
Replies: 7
Views: 4616

Re: Happy Camper

You've got the bow so you will have to do it!!! :dance: If you are a bit shy I might have a few shots on file, but they might not be great shots. :Bow
by bigbob
Mon Nov 14, 2016 8:19 am
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Sunnie Coast trad
Replies: 30
Views: 13965

Re: Sunnie Coast trad

look forward to seeing you in New Year Perry.Special thanks to Sue and Tamara who did our scoring for the event. Your help was greatly appreciated.
by bigbob
Mon Nov 14, 2016 8:16 am
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: longbow raffle drawing.
Replies: 4
Views: 2458

Re: longbow raffle drawing.

great to see, and the poundage is exactly what she shoots !
by bigbob
Sun Nov 13, 2016 3:32 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: longbow raffle drawing.
Replies: 4
Views: 2458

longbow raffle drawing.

the 30# longbow donated to Sunshine Coast bowmen by Razor bows has been drawn at our inaugural trad shoot today Sunday 13th and was won by Kay Prince member of Grange/Lakeside. Congratulations to her and thanks to all who bought tickets.
by bigbob
Sat Nov 12, 2016 2:50 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Sunnie Coast trad
Replies: 30
Views: 13965

Re: Sunnie Coast trad

targets all laid out none too hard, none too easy either! No rain as yet, so should be all go, it is definitely cooler on the range than away from it too.
by bigbob
Fri Nov 11, 2016 1:18 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Sunnie Coast trad
Replies: 30
Views: 13965

Re: Sunnie Coast trad

no worries Roadie!. most likely will be having more next year if all goes well.
by bigbob
Thu Nov 10, 2016 7:44 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Sunnie Coast trad
Replies: 30
Views: 13965

Re: Sunnie Coast trad

that's iffen you can sleep!!! Looking good for Sunday, probably be coolest place around being under the rainforest canopy too.YEEEHHHAAA!