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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: primitivehunter2 on January 06, 2010, 10:28:00 pm

Title: first wooden bow help wanted?
Post by: primitivehunter2 on January 06, 2010, 10:28:00 pm

okay im going to "attemp" to try and make my FIRST wooden long bow.. i have a hickory stave thats been drying for about 1 1/2 years and now im ready to begin making it. The only problem i have is knowing where to start hahah i would be very greatful if you would take some time of yours to list the directions on how to make one. im not trying to make a beautiful perfect bow, just a bow thats around 40# of pull  thank you very much :D

Title: Re: first wooden bow help wanted?
Post by: rileyconcrete on January 06, 2010, 10:47:06 pm

I would go with a flatbow or pyramid style bow.  thats just what I like and I Find them Fairly easy to make. JMO.

Title: Re: first wooden bow help wanted?
Post by: ken75 on January 07, 2010, 12:13:18 am

prim. length 66" to 68" , stiff or nonbending handle , and i would go atleast 1 3/4 at the fades  , try keeping the center three foot same width and then taper to 1/2 inch nocks. go slow post pics for advice from some of these guys .

Title: Re: first wooden bow help wanted?
Post by: George Tsoukalas on January 07, 2010, 12:34:10 am

There are buildalongs on my site. Jawge
http://georgeandjoni.home.comcast.net/~georgeandjoni/

Title: Re: first wooden bow help wanted?
Post by: wodpow on January 07, 2010, 03:15:54 am

Is it a trunk split stave and is the bark off ? 

Title: Re: first wooden bow help wanted?
Post by: KenH on January 07, 2010, 11:12:12 am

Do.  Or do not.  There is no try.

Title: Re: first wooden bow help wanted?
Post by: sweeney3 on January 07, 2010, 01:56:37 pm

What Ken said.  Good design.  It's simple, tough, and effective. 

Title: Re: first wooden bow help wanted?
Post by: aznboi3644 on January 07, 2010, 08:35:51 pm

noodle...don't noodle...there is no secret ingredient

Title: Re: first wooden bow help wanted?
Post by: primitivehunter2 on January 07, 2010, 08:46:42 pm

wodpow: yes the bark is off and it is a split stave

Title: Re: first wooden bow help wanted?
Post by: Little John on January 08, 2010, 07:57:20 pm

Follow Georges buildalong. Good info, or get the traditional bowyer book.    Kenneth

Title: Re: first wooden bow help wanted?
Post by: tombo on January 08, 2010, 08:01:23 pm

Get more staves and keep making bows. You'll probably (maybe not) screw up the first 2-3. I go with the "do"...don't "try". Look at all of the examples documented at this wonderful site!   Tom

Title: Re: first wooden bow help wanted?
Post by: El Destructo on January 08, 2010, 08:35:37 pm

              DO......OR..... DO NOT.....THERE IS NO TRY.....Thats my Motto... a Someone Very Special Said That Once...




                                                          it's even in My Signature......... ;D

Title: Re: first wooden bow help wanted?
Post by: sailordad on January 08, 2010, 09:25:49 pm

i was wondering how long it was gonna take before you noticed someone stole that ;D