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Native timber for bow's

Started this discussion. Last reply by Sean Aug 21, 2012. 12 Replies

Just wondering what the best native timber is best for bow making. Is there any timber suitable for making a bow from green wood? Arrows shafts? what would you use. Thinking survival bow and arrow!

Cutting tools in the bush

Started this discussion. Last reply by Sticks65 Dec 9, 2010. 10 Replies

Just wondering what cutting tools you guys take to the bush. As a rule i take a fixed blade knife, Leatherman and folding saw. Up to now these have covered all my needs and more, but i'am…Continue

Hi from Hawkes Bay

Started this discussion. Last reply by Ryan Hunt Sep 3, 2010. 4 Replies

Hi to all. Orignally from the UK, have been in country 8yrs this Sep and loved every moment. Spent many enjoyable years hunting, shooting, fishing and what we now call bushcraft in the UK. Work here…Continue

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Jul 12, 2015

TohungaNeil Clarke commented on Tony C's blog post overnighting on DOC land
"When overnighting in the bush just use your common sense ie leave everything as you found it, take out what you took in and leave no trace. That way no one will know any different, in the real world DOC cannot police it anyway but what we don't…"
Mar 16, 2014

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Josh James

Check this guy out, https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=josh+james+kiwi+bushman&sm=1Mad as brick, very entertaining but very knowledgable, well worth a look.See More
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My cutting tools and why I choose them

For heavy chopping, clearing bush etc I use a Tramontina Bolus style machete, its light, well balanced and at $25 I don't mind if it gets knocked about. It will throw sparks off its spine with a flint and is easy to pack out. I tend to use it primally if we are making a semi permanent bivvy, other wise it gets left at home. One cutting tool that is always with me is my Bahco folding saw it's light, easy to use and a safer option than either a machete or axe. Apart from processing fire wood I…See More
Oct 4, 2013
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Oct 2, 2013

TohungaNeil Clarke replied to Te Hansen's discussion Sleeping bags for cold winter temperatures
"Hi, for the cooler months I use a ex army down filled bag and a silk liner and have been very comfortable just under a tarp. The silk liner makes all the difference to a good nights sleep, if nothing else it stops me getting all screwed up the bag.…"
Sep 19, 2013

TohungaNeil Clarke replied to Gudni Svavarsson's discussion Into the wild for 60 days. Need advice from you guys
"Hi Gudni, good luck on your adventures, I recommend getting a book called "A field guide to the native edible plants of New Zealand" by Andrew Crowe. Unless you are an experienced bow hunter I would stick to trapping possums and fishing,…"
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Aug 18, 2013

NewbieSean replied to Neil Clarke's discussion Native timber for bow's
"Its been a while Post it up in the bowyers group if you haven't found that already.  Bowmaking has taken a break ever since the 'discovery' of the .177 air rifle and the bad weather. Will get back into bow-making in…"
Aug 21, 2012

ShrafterRob Mac replied to Neil Clarke's discussion Native timber for bow's
"Even small branches are good to get Practise tillering with. There is plenty of bow wood around once you know what you are looking for. I would be inclined to glue a backing on the macro just for added protection. Silk or linen will do. You can…"
Aug 19, 2012

NewbieDavid replied to Neil Clarke's discussion Native timber for bow's
"hi rob, thanks for that, yes i would be looking at using a 3-4 inch branch, straighter the better. and carve the long bow from that, splitting it in half and using the good front  outer face as the front of the bow,  i would love to have…"
Aug 19, 2012

ShrafterRob Mac replied to Neil Clarke's discussion Native timber for bow's
"Giddy David, generally carve bows out of split of a log. But there are quite a few defferent ways you can go about it. Good bows can be made from branches from 3 to 4 inches in diameter.the most important thing is to have a good clean back(outside…"
Aug 19, 2012

NewbieDavid replied to Neil Clarke's discussion Native timber for bow's
"are you talking about carving a bow from a solid piece of timber or using a branch as a bow? i was thinking about carving a long bow from macrocarpa, but not sure if it is realy tough enough, it will be easier to carve and probably have a good…"
Aug 19, 2012
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Havelock North
What are your interests?
Tracking, Primitive skills, Navigation skills, Shelter building, Survival skills, Plant identification, Hunting/trapping, Tramping

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Josh James

Posted on November 16, 2013 at 13:49 1 Comment

Check this guy out, https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=josh+james+kiwi+bushman&sm=1

Mad as brick, very entertaining but very knowledgable, well worth a look.


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My cutting tools and why I choose them

Posted on October 4, 2013 at 17:04 0 Comments

For heavy chopping, clearing bush etc I use a Tramontina Bolus style machete, its light, well balanced and at $25 I don't mind if it gets knocked about. It will throw sparks off its spine with a flint and is easy to pack out. I tend to use it primally if we are making a semi permanent bivvy, other wise it gets left at home. One cutting tool that is always with me is my Bahco folding saw it's light, easy to use and a safer option than either a machete or axe. Apart from processing fire wood I… Continue

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Family tramp to Te Puia Lodge

Posted on September 12, 2010 at 10:59 2 Comments

Just found the photos from last Clarke family tramp in to the Kawekas. The grand plan was to tramp to the hut, drop the kit and continue onto the Mangatainoka Thermal Springs a further 45mins from the hut, but after the 2hr drive to the carpark and the 4hr tramp to the hut, the younger members of the family deceided enough was enough and anyway the hut was far more fun. With the hut checked out next was a…

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At 21:56 on September 6, 2010,
AdminRyan Hunt said…
Hi Neil, thanks for the message regarding the books. I have set you up as one of the group administrators for the library, it should give you a bit more freedom in case you want to add anything.
let me know if you have any questions. Cheers!
At 20:56 on August 31, 2010,
AdminRyan Hunt said…
Gidday Neil, welcome to our network. Please feel free to have a look around the forums and groups, and please let me know if you have any questions
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