Main Discussion Area > HowTo's and Build-a-longs
My first attempt to build a bow
fieldmouse:
Guys,
I was forwarded the link to this site from another forum after I asked about building my first bow. I joined a few weeks ago, read a lot of threads and looked at some of the links from this site. I've even emailed a member for my first advice. I figure the least I could do was to post my first attempt here. Whether I'm successful or I crack and burn on my first attempt, I'm really looking forward to this new hobby and where it takes me.
So here is my first attempt. I choose the easier route and started with an Red Oak board. I've shaved my limbs down and glued the extra piece on for my grip. I'll let it sit til Tuesday and begin again then.
[attachment deleted by admin]
adb:
Are you going to cut your shape profiles before you start to tiller? Also, how long is your board? It looks very short... not an easy first tiller. If I was you, I would have forgotten about the glue-on handle, and just make a simple bendy-handle bow. When you say... "I've shaved my limbs down", what do you mean? You've taken wood off the belly already? If so, stop until you've got your profile shape cut. Good luck... make some sawdust, and see what happens!!
fieldmouse:
I'm going by a few threads I read. My bow is 68" long. As far as shaving my limbs. I've shaved them down to just a good starting point with the tilering. I know I have more to go but I figure the process of slow will get me there. I'm working with a shoulder that's still recovering from surgery and it's seems to be a good PT application. Next going to work on my limb tips. I'm ready to cut them out but wanted to get the grip built up first. I may have some questions on forming my grip but for now its my tips are next.
zenmonkeyman:
http://poorfolkbows.com/oak.htm
Required reading for a 1st red oak board bow!
fieldmouse:
Thanks, it's one of my links I'm going by along with George's and a few others.
Navigation
[0] Message Index
[#] Next page
Go to full version