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by Sparra
Sun Jun 01, 2008 9:13 am
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Re-Glueing
Replies: 9
Views: 1512

Re: Re-Glueing

:lol: :lol: :lol: Thanks Daryl...I did think of this as I was taping up the limb... :oops: :oops:
by Sparra
Sun Jun 01, 2008 9:02 am
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Re-Glueing
Replies: 9
Views: 1512

Re: Re-Glueing

last weekend I went to the local boating supplies and talked to them about what I needed the epoxy for and came away with a 2 part epoxy called Epiglue... Opened up the delaminated bow and cleaned out between the fractures,mixed up the epoxy and coated everything up.I simply then duct taped the bow ...
by Sparra
Thu May 29, 2008 7:07 pm
Forum: Mastering the Traditional Bow
Topic: Instinctive shooting method-your way of taking the shot
Replies: 106
Views: 21932

Re: Instinctive shooting method-your way of taking the shot

I have always considered myself an instinctive shooter but after reading the first post i am not so sure...I consentrate on the spot,a few deep breaths and draw...Now at this point there is always something in my head that makes me adjust the shot,whether it is up,down or sideways and most of the ti...
by Sparra
Mon May 26, 2008 5:54 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Big Cats in OZ
Replies: 6
Views: 699

Re: Big Cats in OZ

So what did you find and where do we type in Big Cats????
by Sparra
Sat May 24, 2008 3:48 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: arrow straightness
Replies: 19
Views: 2271

Re: arrow straightness

8mm is quite a bit...I have straightened them using a paint stripper...you can get the arrow really hot without it starting to burn....
Cheers...Sparra
by Sparra
Sat May 24, 2008 12:26 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Re-Glueing
Replies: 9
Views: 1512

Re: Re-Glueing

Thanks Jeff,I will keep an eye out for it...
Cheers...Sparra
by Sparra
Sat May 24, 2008 8:28 am
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Re-Glueing
Replies: 9
Views: 1512

Re-Glueing

Some of you may remember my post some years back about my Martin Dreamcatcher de-laminating on one limb...I still have the bow and was wondering if it is possible to re-glue the lamination... It is still attatched some 8" from the tip...If it is possible what would the process involve and what ...
by Sparra
Sat May 24, 2008 8:19 am
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Shipping once piece longbows within Australia
Replies: 7
Views: 1151

Re: Shipping once piece longbows within Australia

TNT wanted $80.00 to send a Longbow from Batemans Bay to Towoomba.I-Pec did it for $40.00....This whole postage issue is one reason I now only buy takedown bows...
Cheers...Sparra
by Sparra
Mon May 19, 2008 3:19 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Nepean Bowhunters (Sydney) 3D Archery this Sunday 18th May
Replies: 13
Views: 3939

Re: Nepean Bowhunters (Sydney) 3D Archery this Sunday 18th May

Dear Brumbies Country Sorry about the short notice on the 3D shoot, we will be having our next 3D shoot on the 15th June 08. There is cheap accomodation at the Sydney International Shooting Centre for $25 per night per person, if you don't feel like doing the long drive in the morning. Contact Clau...
by Sparra
Mon May 12, 2008 4:39 pm
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: One-Shot Wonders and Highly-Sporting Warning-Shots...
Replies: 14
Views: 2807

Re: One-Shot Wonders and Highly-Sporting Warning-Shots...

Thanks for the reply Ben....Mick Baker is TB...Trophy Bowhunts...I had a few shots of that bow while in the cape last year and as I normally shoot 50-55# trad bows i thought I would have trouble drawing it...To my surprise it was a lot easier than I was expecting and really smooth to drawso I guess ...
by Sparra
Sun May 11, 2008 9:16 pm
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: One-Shot Wonders and Highly-Sporting Warning-Shots...
Replies: 14
Views: 2807

Re: One-Shot Wonders and Highly-Sporting Warning-Shots...

Well done fella's...Ben,what poundage was the bow you sold to TB??
Cheers...Sparra
by Sparra
Sun May 11, 2008 9:11 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Trumped by a dealer !
Replies: 23
Views: 2471

Re: Trumped by a dealer !

This seems to happen in most forums with a classifieds section...if someone wants to sell something they should be able to advertise there items for what ever price they want without people spamming there ad with cheaper prices elsewhere...If you are interested in the item and think it is to dear th...
by Sparra
Sat May 03, 2008 6:00 pm
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: How Many Deer Makes a Man ?
Replies: 36
Views: 4616

Re: How Many Deer Makes a Man ?

Jeffro wrote:Stone the crows you blokes go on with some crap!
If you want to shoot a deer you SHOOT A DEER.And if its legal and you want to shoot 20 of them its none of anyone elses business.
:lol: :lol: :lol: I'd love to shoot one but they are a little thin on the ground down here....
by Sparra
Fri May 02, 2008 11:26 am
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: Just A Little Experiment...
Replies: 7
Views: 1338

Re: Just A Little Experiment...

Well done CM...I listened to that and could almost feel myself on the mountain beside you but it ended all too early...Thanks for sharing...
Sparra...
by Sparra
Mon Apr 28, 2008 7:41 am
Forum: Photography
Topic: Sunsets, croc nd me
Replies: 4
Views: 1263

Re: Sunsets, croc nd me

Good pictures...what work do you do up there???
Cheers...Sparra
by Sparra
Sat Apr 26, 2008 7:25 pm
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: How Many Deer Makes a Man ?
Replies: 36
Views: 4616

Re: How Many Deer Makes a Man ?

Gump???
by Sparra
Sat Apr 26, 2008 7:31 am
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: How Many Deer Makes a Man ?
Replies: 36
Views: 4616

Re: How Many Deer Makes a Man ?

I have been guilty of both....In cape york I have hunted boars,taken the ivory and left the rest...shot brumby's and left them as bait for future hunting days...I have also been in the situation where I have stalked in on animals and not taken shots,just being content in the fact that I was able to ...
by Sparra
Fri Apr 18, 2008 6:54 am
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: sailing canoes/kayaks
Replies: 4
Views: 969

If you take a look at KFDU(Kayak Fishing Down Under)they have a section on kayak Sailing...Mostly SOT Kayaks but it will give you an idea..
Cheers...Sparra
by Sparra
Mon Mar 24, 2008 9:26 am
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Over Sensitive ,Perhaps ???
Replies: 22
Views: 2880

Bugger...Didn't get to see it....
by Sparra
Fri Mar 07, 2008 2:11 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Grey Myrtle Self Bow
Replies: 30
Views: 4153

Graeme K wrote:Hi Jayden

The spots and marks on the wall are just a few points I have used to make it easy to pick the ends of the same lines

Hope this helps --- Graeme
The second red dots from the bottom don't line up :lol: :lol: :lol:
Cheers...Sparra
by Sparra
Thu Feb 21, 2008 5:40 pm
Forum: The Ozbow Trade Blanket
Topic: Lionheart Longbows and Wildwood Traditonal Archery
Replies: 6
Views: 1270

Just watched the video and there is no way I could draw that pondage back let alone hit anything...The person sitting off to the right is keen to have a look.. :shock: :shock:
Cheers...Sparra
by Sparra
Sun Feb 17, 2008 5:52 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: stupid taxes
Replies: 18
Views: 3346

Most fat people are only killing themselves...
by Sparra
Thu Feb 07, 2008 6:53 pm
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: Who Here Actually Hunts?
Replies: 107
Views: 14939

i find hunting to be relaxing, if i go out camping, i will track every animal i get the chance, the majority of the time my bow is still back in my room at home, hunting isnt about shooting the animal, or even the trophy at the end, its about being on a level playing field with one of Gods great cr...
by Sparra
Fri Dec 14, 2007 7:56 pm
Forum: The Ozbow Trade Blanket
Topic: Champion Custom Bowstrings
Replies: 6
Views: 1297

:lol: :lol: :lol: Thats a great plug Puk and Chad is a good fella to deal with but if people want a new string we have a few members in here that make great strings and I would suggest that we support them. People were often whining about have no local string makers and if they are not supported we ...
by Sparra
Thu Nov 22, 2007 5:25 am
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: just a photo test
Replies: 8
Views: 1637

That second pic looks like the pig has a laser beam shooting out of its nostril... :lol: :lol:
by Sparra
Sun Nov 11, 2007 4:36 pm
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: Kayak Fishing
Replies: 12
Views: 1978

Thanks for the reply's fella's...The Hobie I have ordered is a pedal power as well as paddle power with upgraded fins so it should get along quite well..It comes set up with rod holders and tackle boxes so I should only have to clip the rods onto it so I don't lose them in a rollover...And then of c...
by Sparra
Sun Nov 11, 2007 10:42 am
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: Kayak Fishing
Replies: 12
Views: 1978

Kayak Fishing

Gaday folks...I have just ordered a Hobie Outback kayak for fishing by myself when my wife doesn't want to come..this saves me putting the boat in and out by myself and I should be able to access some shallower water..Does anyone else in here fish from a kayak and are there many Kayak fishing sites ...
by Sparra
Sun Oct 21, 2007 8:58 am
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: The creative aspects of arrow making?
Replies: 36
Views: 4246

I'm in no 1...Get em together and get em flying...I don't really mind what they look like...
by Sparra
Sat Oct 06, 2007 3:17 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Quote from Australian of the year2007-Tim Flannery
Replies: 45
Views: 5341

I think we had better change your name to JINDEERDIVER.... :lol: :lol:
by Sparra
Fri Oct 05, 2007 4:26 pm
Forum: The Ozbow Trade Blanket
Topic: Selway slide-on longbow quiver - Sold
Replies: 6
Views: 1325

Hey Pete....Haven't heard from you since the group hunt...how's things been going down there????
Cheers...Sparra