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Native timber for bow's
Started this discussion. Last reply by Sean Aug 21, 2012. 12 Replies 0 Likes
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 0 Likes
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 0 Likes
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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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…"
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…"
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…"
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…"
ShrafterKeith Collier replied to Neil Clarke's discussion Native timber for bow's
"I'll ask the lads about tawa. I'm not a bowyer myself just a prolific fletcher. From a survival perspective I'm sure most woods would suffice if only for a short period of time. I have made some bows out of bamboo. Some were…"
ShrafterRob Mac replied to Neil Clarke's discussion Native timber for bow's
"Keith, have you tried tawa for bows, I have read where people have suggested it but have not tried it myself. I'm working on a couple out of kowhai at the moment it seems like good bow wood strong and elastic."
ShrafterKeith Collier replied to Neil Clarke's discussion Native timber for bow's
"Tawa makes excellent heavy duty arrows. It has very similar properties to ash and I use them up to 12mm thick for my warbow arrows."
TohungaNeil Clarke commented on Amber's blog post Water Bottle Purifier Military Field Canteen
"Sounds to good to be true. Where can you get them?"
TohungaNeil Clarke replied to deanz's discussion Bush Tucker Man - an old TV series
"Make's you want to get an ex army 110 and go bush."
TohungaTe Hopo replied to Neil Clarke's discussion Cutting tools in the bush
"I carry my Martinii Condor (fixed blade knife) on my belt along with a small axe that made a handle and sheath for, a Victorinox Locksmith (folding knife with locking blade, wood saw and file) in my pocket and a home made bowsaw strapped to my…"
NewbieMartin Hunter replied to Neil Clarke's discussion Cutting tools in the bush
"Hi all, seems like carrying a machete is pretty popular! That's pretty interesting and informative! I usually carry only a small forest axe, a Gerber, as I find it carries an edge well for ages. The only downside is the handle, which is…"
Shrafterantony smith replied to Neil Clarke's discussion Cutting tools in the bush
"hey all, i have just got myself a british army tropical machete,light weight but very thick steel great item for fire steel.. and everything really. i think any good cutting tool is a must when venturing outdoors it could save your life!"
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Family tramp to Te Puia Lodge
Posted on September 12, 2010 at 10:59 2 Comments 0 Likes
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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