Rough Close ~ Midlands ~ September'11 Meet.

[Lupin Rider]

Peterh and wayland thank you for the offer but i know so little about bows and archery i dont know how to answer the question as to what sort of string.

I presumed they were all the same?

I got given a archery starter kit for xmas one year with a but target and a beginner recurve with a couple of strings. Ive never had lessons but plan to get in to it. Bodging the bow i quite enjoyed.

 

[Lupin Rider]

Steve what do i need wood shaped wise for the net needle?

 

[Mesquite]

Steve what do i need wood shaped wise for the net needle?

Don't worry about that John. I'm sure we'll find something suitable on site

 

[Wayland]

I'll try to remember to bring the net I'm making by an alternative method too.

 

[Karl82]

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Decorum
Mesquite +1
udamiano
Wayland and Debs - Come hell or high water.
PeterH TBC
Priam TBC
Sasquatch and possibly Joseph TBC
Elines
Spikey DaPikey TBC
Twodogs
MJM1
Lupin rider + my pal dave
Treadlightly
TinkyPete TBC
luckylee and maybe my son. kian.
John Fenna
Muddy Boots
Bayleaf
Ozzy TBC (work permitting)
Freedom Phil
Andy2112 (TBC)
Beamdune

removed my name as im double booked this weekend hopefully ill make the next one.

 

[PeterH]

Peterh and wayland thank you for the offer but i know so little about bows and archery i dont know how to answer the question as to what sort of string.

I presumed they were all the same?

I got given a archery starter kit for xmas one year with a but target and a beginner recurve with a couple of strings. Ive never had lessons but plan to get in to it. Bodging the bow i quite enjoyed.

The things is that I don't want to break your bow by putting on a string with too little stretch.

There are several different materials used to make the actual string, I have plenty of Dacron which would suit a beginners recurve for example and several different fast flight/ dyneema which suit competition recurves. Softer longbow etc strings can be linen (or maybe Dacron) using a Flemish twist or endless loop, not having one I have never actually made one but I am sure between us all we can work from some books.

My son shoots for the darkside (compound or wheely bow) and it just is not worth the risk of making strings and cables for those unless you are expert with specialist kit, we buy them and have them fitted!

Servings are similar on them all and I have a selection of soft twist, diamondback etc serving threads and tools.

 

[Andy2112]

Nice one Andy.

Good to see you back Andy and welcome to all the new guys and lets have some fun

Thanks lads, i'm tbc though, as it all depends on how the wife is on the day. If i can't make it i'll try and pop over for the day.

 

[Lupin Rider]

The things is that I don't want to break your bow by putting on a string with too little stretch.

There are several different materials used to make the actual string, I have plenty of Dacron which would suit a beginners recurve for example and several different fast flight/ dyneema which suit competition recurves. Softer longbow etc strings can be linen (or maybe Dacron) using a Flemish twist or endless loop, not having one I have never actually made one but I am sure between us all we can work from some books.

My son shoots for the darkside (compound or wheely bow) and it just is not worth the risk of making strings and cables for those unless you are expert with specialist kit, we buy them and have them fitted!

Servings are similar on them all and I have a selection of soft twist, diamondback etc serving threads and tools.

Ah i understand now. I ordered a few days back a reel of string and some serving thread from bow sports.

I dont mind too much if the bow breaks, its the first of many. It will no doubt break some time as it was tillered by myself with one eye closed. (ask mr fenna he was stood next to me!)

 

[cvtwoodlife]

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Decorum
Mesquite +1
udamiano
Wayland and Debs - Come hell or high water.
PeterH TBC
Priam TBC
Sasquatch and possibly Joseph TBC
Elines
Spikey DaPikey TBC
Twodogs
MJM1
Lupin rider + my pal dave
Treadlightly
TinkyPete TBC
luckylee and maybe my son. kian.
John Fenna
Muddy Boots
Bayleaf
Ozzy TBC (work permitting)
Freedom Phil
Andy2112 (TBC)
Beamdune
Cvtwoodlife

 

[John Fenna]

Ah i understand now. I ordered a few days back a reel of string and some serving thread from bow sports.

I dont mind too much if the bow breaks, its the first of many. It will no doubt break some time as it was tillered by myself with one eye closed. (ask mr fenna he was stood next to me!)

Tis all true - the man is no liar ... a lousy shot perhaps - but no liar!

 

[stoked_uk]

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Decorum
Mesquite +1
udamiano
Wayland and Debs - Come hell or high water.
PeterH TBC
Priam TBC
Sasquatch and possibly Joseph TBC
Elines
Spikey DaPikey TBC
Twodogs
MJM1
Lupin rider + my pal dave
Treadlightly
TinkyPete TBC
luckylee and maybe my son. kian.
John Fenna
Muddy Boots
Bayleaf
Ozzy TBC (work permitting)
Freedom Phil
Andy2112 (TBC)
Beamdune
Cvtwoodlife
stoked_uk

Hi,
Just to introduce myself, I'm pretty much the same as what Ozzy mentioned previously in that Im interested in meeting like minded folk locally who are interested in bushcraft. Im very new to it although I am a very outdoors person and like to try new things. I will write a proper introduction in another thread but just to say I'd look forward to meeting you all!
Thanks

 

[Elines]

I'm sure you'll realliy enjoy it. I was ina similar position a few years ago - near enough to remember it well - and I've found everyone really helpful - if you take the line that no question is too dumb you won't go wrong. I still have a long way to go but have learned no end of useful stuff from going to meets - qute apart from having a great time!

 

[Karl82]

By adding your name you acknowledge that you have read and will comply with post #01 of this thread and accept that it can (and probably will) be edited before the Meet.

Decorum
Mesquite +1
udamiano
Wayland and Debs - Come hell or high water.
PeterH TBC
Priam TBC
Sasquatch and possibly Joseph TBC
Elines
Spikey DaPikey TBC
Twodogs
MJM1
Lupin rider + my pal dave
Treadlightly
TinkyPete TBC
luckylee and maybe my son. kian.
John Fenna
Muddy Boots
Bayleaf
Ozzy TBC (work permitting)
Freedom Phil
Andy2112 (TBC)
Beamdune
Cvtwoodlife
stoked_uk
Karl82

i can make it now

 

[Laurentius]

There is a remote possibility that I might uncloak my anonymity and put in an appearance if I don't have anything more pressing on the occasion.

It has to be said however that I have no great competence in the usual rules of social engagement being one of life's born loners, I can't say I have much competence in what is conventionally described as "bushcraft either" perhaps someone can show me how to put a decent edge on my axe

 

[Priam]

Me plus a friend added to the list.


By adding your name you acknowledge that you have read and will comply with post #01 of this thread and accept that it can (and probably will) be edited before the Meet.

Decorum
Mesquite +1
udamiano
Wayland and Debs - Come hell or high water.
PeterH TBC
Priam TBC +1 guest - non BCUK friend (again TBC)
Sasquatch and possibly Joseph TBC
Elines
Spikey DaPikey TBC
Twodogs
MJM1
Lupin rider + my pal dave
Treadlightly
TinkyPete TBC
luckylee and maybe my son. kian.
John Fenna
Muddy Boots
Bayleaf
Ozzy TBC (work permitting)
Freedom Phil
Andy2112 (TBC)
Beamdune
Cvtwoodlife
stoked_uk
Karl82

 

[Wayland]

There is a remote possibility that I might uncloak my anonymity and put in an appearance if I don't have anything more pressing on the occasion.

It has to be said however that I have no great competence in the usual rules of social engagement being one of life's born loners, I can't say I have much competence in what is conventionally described as "bushcraft either" perhaps someone can show me how to put a decent edge on my axe

Don't worry mate, we're all oddballs at heart.

I'm sure someone will be able to help you with your axe too.

 

[TurboGirl]

Ooooh are we too late to add ourselves to this? I'm a real noob to the forum, found you lovelies through HammockForum and am soooo excited to find a local meet- freinds wedding *deleted*!!

I'm hoping to come along with my 9yr old, if we can find 'triangle trees' we'll hang under the same canopy- he's a good lad, goes shooting with dad and we've hammocked in the local woods a coupla times. Just a bit at the vagueries of HWMBO for permission at the last minute... unless you're at the site limit yet?!

Anyone got any sage words ref younglings on a meet? Or can point out a thread ref meet responsibilities for noobs- i was wondering if we bear-in-the-woods with a spade etc! I have read post#1

By adding your name you acknowledge that you have read and will comply with post #01 of this thread and accept that it can (and probably will) be edited before the Meet.

Decorum
Mesquite +1
udamiano
Wayland and Debs - Come hell or high water.
PeterH TBC
Priam TBC +1 guest - non BCUK friend (again TBC)
Sasquatch and possibly Joseph TBC
Elines
Spikey DaPikey TBC
Twodogs
MJM1
Lupin rider + my pal dave
Treadlightly
TinkyPete TBC
luckylee and maybe my son. kian.
John Fenna
Muddy Boots
Bayleaf
Ozzy TBC (work permitting)
Freedom Phil
Andy2112 (TBC)
Beamdune
Cvtwoodlife
stoked_uk
Karl82
TurboGirl & son

 

[decorum]

Ooooh are we too late to add ourselves to this?

Nope, not too late at all .

I'm a real noob to the forum, found you lovelies through HammockForum and am soooo excited to find a local meet

Keep an eye out for the Northwood Meets as well~ nice site and a good crowd. There'll be a thread in the Local Meet-ups sub forum.

I'm hoping to come along with my 9yr old, if we can find 'triangle trees' we'll hang under the same canopy- he's a good lad, goes shooting with dad and we've hammocked in the local woods a coupla times. Just a bit at the vagueries of HWMBO for permission at the last minute... unless you're at the site limit yet?!

It's a Scout Campsite, so it's child friendly and I'm sure we can shoe-horn a few more in after you .

Anyone got any sage words ref younglings on a meet? Or can point out a thread ref meet responsibilities for noobs

I'm not too sure what you mean by the bit above ~ Have a gander at Cobweb's thread 'Bushcraft Ettiquette (Resurrected)' ~ which contains Wayland's post on sharps safety and also a link to his/the original 'Bushcraft Etiquette' thread. The other thing to mind is the part of post #01 of this thread which says registered members are responsible for themselves and also responsible for any non-member they bing along.

Please feel free to ask for any clarification(s) ~ it's always better to ask .

i was wondering if we bear-in-the-woods with a spade etc! I have read post#1

There are a couple of toilet blocks on site ~ so no need for doing as a bear in the woods .

I'd definately keep an eye open for a post #01 edit towards the end of the week though

 

[FruitBatInShades]

I'm in Lee Davies

 

[decorum]

I'm in Lee Davies

Is that a 'I'd like to come along, my real name's Lee Davies' or 'Please send for help. I'm being held captive in Lee Davies'?



If I'm right, you've been to the site already ~ with cyclingrelf, back before the current incarnation of Rough Close Meets.