Suffolk Bushcraft Group 2 Night Monthly Meeting 4th to 6th July 2014

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MarkinLondon

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May 17, 2013
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Thanks Colin. I must say that I owned a bow (that's still in Colorado) about 30 years ago. I used to love shooting that thing, but haven't touches it since then. This should be a lot of fun.


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crosslandkelly

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Jun 9, 2009
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Okay the Bamboo is ordered, and i have the duct tape and bow strings. Total cost £76, that's £9.50 a head. I'll post up my PP details later. when I find them.
Colin.
 

Big Stu 12

Bushcrafter through and through
Jan 7, 2012
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Please dont forget guys, you are not buying the Bamboo off Colin, he is just getting it for you so please send PP money as moneys owing, so Colin dose not get caned on fees
 

crosslandkelly

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Jun 9, 2009
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Tool list for bow build.

1. Hand axe, Machete or large heavy knife. ( For splitting the bamboo and stock removal.)
2. Saw. Laplander or similar. ( For cutting lengths required, and string nocks.)
3. Rasp, Surform, Coarse file or Draw knife. ( For shaping and tillering.)
4. 2m or so of paracord or string. For use when tillering.)
5. Pencil.

I have a couple of Rasps, files and Drawknives, I can bring, but if you have any you can bring along that will be a great help.
Does any have a local Farrier near to them, they often sell off their old Rasps very cheap, and they are ideal for bow making. I'll buy a couple off you if you have them, unfortunately there are no Farriers around my way.
 

ozzy1977

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Jan 10, 2006
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Colin I picked up 3 farriers rasps at the boot sale a couple of months ago, one is yours if you would like, I want to keep one to use the other will be made in to a knife/zombie chopper some time.

I will bring along a bunch of tools as well
 

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