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Main Discussion Area => HowTo's and Build-a-longs => Topic started by: sourdough on January 16, 2009, 02:58:52 pm

Title: self bow build along?
Post by: sourdough on January 16, 2009, 02:58:52 pm

does anyone have a build along for a maple self bow?  if so please post them.

sourdough

Title: Re: self bow build along?
Post by: DanaM on January 16, 2009, 03:04:46 pm

Take a look at Gordons hazelnut bow build along, covers about everything you can imagine.
You may need to change dimensions a little but thats not a problem.

Title: Re: self bow build along?
Post by: sourdough on January 16, 2009, 03:09:44 pm

hey thanks i already have my wood and am going to start some time today!

sourdough

Title: Re: self bow build along?
Post by: DanaM on January 16, 2009, 03:15:29 pm

Sourdough remember that patience is one of the keys to building a good bow,
and don't hesitate to ask questions. Looking forward to seeing it when yer done :)

Title: Re: self bow build along?
Post by: El Destructo on January 16, 2009, 03:37:16 pm

Don't wait till you are Done....Post Pictures as you go....so just in case you don't see a Problem occurring....someone here may....and save you a bunch of grief down the Road....don't pass up the Quality of Advise you can get for Free here...it would be a shame

Title: Re: self bow build along?
Post by: sourdough on January 16, 2009, 05:51:12 pm

i will definately post pictures under bows section and posting pitures as i go is a good idea as i am new to making bows.thanks for the good advice.

sourdough

Title: Re: self bow build along?
Post by: sailordad on January 16, 2009, 07:10:28 pm

Quote from: El Destructo on January 16, 2009, 03:37:16 pm

Don't wait till you are Done....Post Pictures as you go....so just in case you don't see a Problem occurring....someone here may....and save you a bunch of grief down the Road....don't pass up the Quality of Advise you can get for Free here...it would be a shame

words of wisdom ;) ;D

Title: Re: self bow build along?
Post by: Gordon on January 16, 2009, 08:10:19 pm

I'm looking forward to seeing your bow SD. Good luck!

Title: Re: self bow build along?
Post by: sourdough on January 16, 2009, 09:10:29 pm

thanks again i'll defenitly post pics.

sourdough

Title: Re: self bow build along?
Post by: Caveman on January 17, 2009, 02:57:00 am

hey sd,
       
     on youtube there is a exellent vid on how to make a bush bow. it gives you all that you need as long as your looking for function not glamour. Its made by Dave Canterbury. but just type in "wilderness outfitters archery"

Title: Re: self bow build along?
Post by: sourdough on January 17, 2009, 06:20:45 pm

thanks caveman it looks pretty good so far

sourdough

Title: Re: self bow build along?
Post by: Caveman on January 18, 2009, 05:50:31 am

there is another guy on youtube. he goes by the name "paleoaleo" he has spectacular build along using stone tools, so your never without tools. im not sure but he may even have one using modern tools if you want to go that route. I personally stick to sticks and stones. The world is full of em and there FREE!!!!!Lol

Title: Re: self bow build along?
Post by: Stixnstones on February 04, 2009, 12:49:26 pm

howdy again everyone, im new to this site,but have been a subscriber forever. i've been lucky enough to have made a handful o' bows and have enjoyed the journey thusly:) but anyway, just split & spliced some osage this morn. wish me luck:)

Title: Re: self bow build along?
Post by: Cromm on February 04, 2009, 12:52:33 pm

Best of luck and post some photos!!!