Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: chrisspartan416 on May 08, 2012, 01:09:28 pm
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Greetings!
I've come across this forum after looking into this hobby for a little bit and decided I want to get into it. Problem is, I'm not sure how to start. If someone would be so kind as to give me a few tips or such on how to start this hobby, it would be much appreciated.
God bless,
Chris
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Your in the right place !!
start reading !
Guy
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First off welcome to the addiction. You've come to the right place. There is a wealth of information here read lots of posts here, buy Traditional Bowyers Bible books 1,2,3 and 4. There will be others along directly that can offer more advice on things to read, When you think you're ready aquire some tools some wood and some blisters and before you know it you'll be making a bow. Ron
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Gary Davis has a DVD out called Rattlestick. It is about building an osage bow, but would be very helpful to a beginner no matter what wood is used.
I think you should start by learning what bow woods are in your area. Learn how to find a good tree for bow making. Cut it, split it, and seal it up. Then while it's drying, start reading and learning all you can. You can also find some great build-a-longs on this site.
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You might want to post your general area. There may be an experienced bowyer in the area and learning from somebody who knows the ropes is by far the best way to learn. You also might get pointers to events your area where you can meet other bowyers. If you're near Dallas, TX, I'll be happy to help.
George
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http://georgeandjoni.home.comcast.net/~georgeandjoni/
this is jawge's site. Read it from front to back. It is where I started he has alot of very useful info on there. Good luck and welcome to this wonderful addiction!
check out the "how to build a board bow" section first to get started. Have fun! :)
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What Josh said......
Lane
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What Ron Said!
Dale
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You might want to post your general area. There may be an experienced bowyer in the area and learning from somebody who knows the ropes is by far the best way to learn. You also might get pointers to events your area where you can meet other bowyers. If you're near Dallas, TX, I'll be happy to help.
George
That would be wonderful. In that case, I live in the general area of Eureka, MO. If anyone lives nearby who would be willing to give me some pointers were to help, that'd be great.
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Have a look at my website, I also do a Bowyers Diary, where you can see what I do on a day to day basis, screw ups and all!
Google 'Delsbows' or 'Bowyers Diary' to find me.
Del
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Okay, thanks. :)
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Take the following with a grain of salt (I'm a total noob working on his first bow build): read everything you can get your hands on and then grab a chunk of wood and let the shavings fly.
There are a ton of how-to's and build-alongs on this forum (and around the web such as poor folks bows, jawge's website, TG, etc.). Find a good one and start building. I know my first bow has been a HUGE learning experience and I've learned a lot (mostly from my mistakes). Even if it turns out as kindling it will have been worth it and I'll take that knowledge to my second bow.
They are right, it really is a bit of an addiction. I'm planning my second bow and I'm not even done with my first...
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All the reading and such is necessary and you can't have too much info. The learning starts when you start working the wood, put a bunch of time into a bow and then maybe it breaks,maybe not. It's all good and then you get one that shoots good and then........Yeah ! You be at it now. Welcome to P.A. ' Frank