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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Frodo on August 07, 2011, 03:58:17 pm

Title: A bow from a board.
Post by: Frodo on August 07, 2011, 03:58:17 pm

After reading The Traditional Bowyers Bible Vol 2, I really want to try and build a bow frow a board. Anyone have any suggestions on buying a board or three? Or just any helpful tips and/or horror stories?

Title: Re: A bow from a board.
Post by: makenzie71 on August 07, 2011, 04:00:14 pm

http://poorfolkbows.com/index.html

He covers traditional and non traditional things.  Replace the fiberglass with bamboo and you'll be all cozy with everyone here.

Title: Re: A bow from a board.
Post by: Pat B on August 07, 2011, 04:04:07 pm

Frodo, read George's site. It will tell you what to look for in a board and how to go about turning it into a bow.  Red oak from Home Depot or Lowe's is probably your best bet for availability unless you know of a lumber yard that carries local hardwoods.
  Did you move to Clarksville Tenn? If so you have Pappy and the gang at Twin oaks to help you out. Maybe we'll get to meet at the Tenn. Classic next spring.  8)

Title: Re: A bow from a board.
Post by: Frodo on August 07, 2011, 04:09:46 pm

Quote from: Pat B on August 07, 2011, 04:04:07 pm

Frodo, read George's site. It will tell you what to look for in a board and how to go about turning it into a bow.  Red oak from Home Depot or Lowe's is probably your best bet for availability unless you know of a lumber yard that carries local hardwoods.
  Did you move to Clarksville Tenn? If so you have Pappy and the gang at Twin oaks to help you out. Maybe we'll get to meet at the Tenn. Classic next spring.  8)

Pappy and the gang are the reason I got into traditional hunting! I was Pappy's son's little brother in our fraternity ;) I have not been around hunting or the cabin for about two years.  I do need to get back down there and see everybody. Thanks to both of you for the info.