Recent content by Brian Curnel

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This is a work in progress but I am sharing as I progress in its birth hopefully. I bought some large Christmas tree ornaments Plastic and cut off 1/3 of the ball. This Gave me a parabolic shape that I can use as a mold. More on next step.........

Here is an article I found on making a parabolic mirror. I have yet to try this but someone with a little more time should be able to tackle this project in a day. Let me know how it goes. Given: the focal length only. This can be any distance you want to work with and is nothing but the...

Here are some vintage long bow plans I thought everyone would enjoy. http://www.vintageprojects.com/archery/bow-plans.html

I live in a place where the humidity hangs around 90+% year round, and most of the time it takes a bit of work to get a nice coal. However in say the desert SW of the US where humidity hangs about 30-50% much much easier so I accomodate the method to the temperate climate around me. A bamboo...

Hey good to meet you guys on BCUK! :You_Rock_

Very unique idea thanks! :You_Rock_

No eric generally i'll taught them to remove the stretch then re-apply that does well. :D

Yes.. the question would have to be done inside a controlled climate with a lab. However it prompts one to think about the not so obvious doesn't it? When we trek out into the bush sometimes miles do we ever consider the bodys ability our physical condition to the condition of the elements...

If you "split the end of the shaft i'd think you'd loose compression and thats is how the piston works is upon that. I don't think it would work with all due respect because you would have that compression loss IMHO

Ok mates...Here we go I am posting this so that you may acquire good strong bowstring for this application. You can use any fiberous material that you cam make cordage out of ie; jute,cedar, even toilet paper. But get some Kangaroo lace or ROO lace that is the best material. Step 1. make...

Thank you all for replying and although there are variables to consider such as situation, climate and so on there is an overall difference. More mass means more calories and water, a heavier body is subjected to more impact force, a larger body has more surface temperature,, so with that...

jerv...it is BIG here in the US actually there is a hunting season open for Atlatl hunting. But yes I do practice and there is a worldwide organization for atlatl practitioners. just google it @ www.google.com Happy atlatling

Glad to meet (informally) all my fellow bushcraters! At least on or ear the same continent.... :werd: