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Offline Jax666

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First bow hand made
« on: December 30, 2014, 05:33:36 pm »
If all goes well tomorrow I am going to pick up an Osage stave to build my first bow and get some much needed help from an experienced builder. I have heard of people building a bow with nothing but a K-Bar. I plan to use only carbon steel hand tools and try to build a functional primitive bow. As an Anthropology major this is something I have thought about since I was a kid. I will need more help, advice, and maybe a shoulder. Wish me luck.
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Offline Pat B

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Re: First bow hand made
« Reply #1 on: December 30, 2014, 05:48:02 pm »
You can get all the personal help, advise and a shoulder if you need it right here on PA. We like pictures, not only of finished bows but as you are building and running into problems. 
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Offline Badger

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Re: First bow hand made
« Reply #2 on: December 30, 2014, 06:52:15 pm »
  Good luck and take your time! Plenty of good advice you can find here, don't be shy about asking.
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Offline sleek

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« Reply #3 on: December 30, 2014, 07:46:38 pm »
Good luck to you. Post your thoughts and questions as much as you want. We are all here to help. I dont know of many folks who use just a knife but you may find it rewarding. I also recall a post where a guy used rocks he knapped himself. It can be done.
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Re: First bow hand made
« Reply #4 on: December 31, 2014, 06:52:03 am »
Literally millions of bows were made with stone and steel hand tools. Take your time with it.
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« Reply #5 on: December 31, 2014, 11:40:34 am »
Yup, take your time. Lucky for us, wood is very patient.
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Offline Jesse

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Re: First bow hand made
« Reply #6 on: January 01, 2015, 01:11:02 am »
Welcome.
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Re: First bow hand made
« Reply #7 on: January 01, 2015, 03:06:39 am »
Keep us updated on that yeller stick, Jerry.
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Offline sleek

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Re: First bow hand made
« Reply #8 on: January 01, 2015, 03:25:25 am »
In my opinion osage is the best wood to use if you are only using a knife. I have done it so many times now I have actually designed my own knife for the task and will be building it soon. I have even cut the tree down with using only a knife, this knife wilp be superb for that as well. Whats going to be your blade of choice? If you want any tips or pointers let me know. Its super easy and fast if you know what you are doing.
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Offline Jax666

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Re: First bow hand made
« Reply #9 on: January 01, 2015, 07:44:10 am »
I got the would an a lot of help and advice from Scott. Pictures to follow. I would like to get or make a scraper they really work! Thanks again for the wood and help Scott.
Jerry
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Offline Jax666

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Re: First bow hand made
« Reply #10 on: January 15, 2015, 08:43:44 pm »
I am having trouble post picture. Tips?
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« Reply #11 on: January 15, 2015, 08:58:51 pm »
I use photobucket to post pics easy and free
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