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Started this discussion. Last reply by Te Hopo Feb 19. 5 Replies 1 Like
Giddy may name is Rob. I grew up in Northland but now live in Marlborough. I have been a possum hunter, fisherman,mussel farmer, pig hunter, and deerstalker. I love the New Zealand bush and mountains…Continue
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Rob Mac replied to Rod Thompson's discussion River Crossings"Floated down the horomanga on three deer, that sounds like an adventure! And made some money."
Rob Mac replied to Ryan Hunt's discussion Axes: Selection, tips, recommendations"My theory about axe handles is that a good one should have the grain(growth rings) runing the length of the board.a similar principle in bow making. Where there is grain run off there is a weak spot, that crack has opened up on a early growth ring…"
Te Hopo replied to Rob Mac's discussion Hello there"Hahaha yea mate if you see me out there feel free to come and meet, my names Deano
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Rob Mac replied to Rob Mac's discussion Hello there"Ha small country I could probably see you from my house. I'll have to come over and meet ya."
Te Hopo replied to Rob Mac's discussion Hello there"Sweet as, I work across the other side for the Shark Nett gallery, if you've seen a guy out spraying or scrub barring over on the track around the foreshore and native plantings that's me. =)
I have heard good things on lemonwood, but…"
Rob Mac replied to Rob Mac's discussion Hello there"Howdy te hopo I'm in havelock. So far have tried tarata (pittosporum lemonwood),kanuka,kowhai and tanekaha. I like kowhai and tanekaha but it's hard to pass to much judgement as Iam still learning the tillering process. And any errors are…"
Te Hopo replied to Rob Mac's discussion Hello there"Gidday Rob, welcome along mate, sounds like you have quite a wealth of knowledge to share.
I'm through in Picton, whereabouts are you in Marlborough?
So what wood are you using for your bows, I have a friend in Chch who is into bows and…"
Rob Mac replied to Ryan Hunt's discussion Axes: Selection, tips, recommendations"I have a Kelly axe I got from a second hand shop following some advice from an old fulla. It's a bloody good axe, good handle and I've hardly ever sharpened it. My missus took a slice of the top of her finger with it when she was cutting…"
Rob Mac replied to Jelena Middleton's discussion Tins for billycans."Gidday I have used a golden syrup tin before not sure if they have a lining or not."
Rob Mac commented on Te Hopo's blog post Making a Bowsaw (WARNING: Pic heavy)"Good skills. Kanuka is good wood. I like the hut."
Rob Mac replied to Stephen Coote's discussion Knives"Giddy I have a svord peasant knife, svord pig sticker and svord machete plus a small puma knife I use for boning out. I really rate svord kiwi made and good steel."
Ryan Hunt left a comment for Rob Mac"Trying to get a workshop together in otago, check it out
http://bushcraft.org.nz/forum/topics/workshop-in-otago"
Rob Mac replied to Oshadhi Maha Thantrige's discussion Bush Recipies."When travelling light in the bush we find a good base for meals is noodles, dry peas and dryed spuds. The spuds thicken ,you can chuck any other ingredients in and something like a little curry powder can transform your meal.when near the coast a…"
Rob Mac posted a discussionHello there
Giddy may name is Rob. I grew up in Northland but now live in Marlborough. I have been a possum hunter, fisherman,mussel farmer, pig hunter, and deerstalker. I love the New Zealand bush and mountains and enjoy learning about different trees and plants and their food value and medicinal properties. In the last year I have been learning how to make wood self bows and sinew backed bows and enjoy trying out different native timbers. I believe the way of the future is to learn from the past and not…See More
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- What part of the country are you based?
- Marlborough
- Town/City where you are based
- Havlock
- What are your interests?
- Tracking, Primitive skills, Navigation skills, Shelter building, Survival skills, Archery, Crafts, Plant identification, Hunting/trapping
- Are you an:
- Individual
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- At 21:49 on January 5, 2012, Ryan Hunt said…
Trying to get a workshop together in otago, check it out
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