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Simple D Red Oak Bow
Pat B:
You did a very nice job on this red oak bow. ;) A good example for others to follow. 8) Pat
Otoe Bow:
Thanks for the pics SW. After following along and asking several question to some of the old pros on the board, I'm convinced my first actual attempt at a bow will be a red oak board self bow. Seeing your example makes it a personal quest for me now. I can't wait.
One question: Did you get your board at a large lumber chain, or did you have to get if from a specialty wood store? If a place like Lowe's or Home Depot sells suitable wood, I may get a chance at swinging by tomorrow.
Thanks for the inspiration.
Otoe
samuraiwarrior:
I got it from The Home Depot. Only a handful of boards will work, be very careful with the grain and reject any that seem like they wont' work. I have also got good wood from specialty lumber stores as well, but I only go there when I need something other than red oak.
cowboy:
Nice lookin bow samurai! Reminds me of one I did almost a year ago out of some kind of oak, tiller looks pretty close - you know this one sets the stage for the next one don't ya?
samuraiwarrior:
Thanks again pat, otoe and cowboy. My next 2 bows are a r/d recurved heat treated sinew backed osage bow and a korean horn bow. I am posting a buildalong at PaleoPlanet.
Cowboy, definitely know what you are talking about :) this stuff is so addicting.
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