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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Backyardbowyer87 on November 20, 2018, 05:32:14 am

Title: New to the art of making bows
Post by: Backyardbowyer87 on November 20, 2018, 05:32:14 am

I just recently moved to the pocatello ID area and am looking to make my first bow and am wanting to source local wood but not sure where/who to go to. If there is anyone on here from the area that can help i would greatly appreciate it.

Title: Re: New to the art of making bows
Post by: George Tsoukalas on November 20, 2018, 06:48:15 am

My site may help you get started. If you can find a good log stave there's boards.

http://traditionalarchery101.com

Jawge

Title: Re: New to the art of making bows
Post by: upstatenybowyer on November 20, 2018, 06:49:26 pm

Welcome aboard backyardbowyer! Can't help ya anymore than Jawge's site will for finding wood, other than to say I've found a lot of good staves at my local highway dept. brush/limb dumping pile. Best of luck to you.  :)

Title: Re: New to the art of making bows
Post by: Sidewinder on November 20, 2018, 09:49:57 pm

Welcome aboard. Im thinking that area is not strong in alot of local bow woods that are good bow wood. Lots of pines and evergreens, not many hardwoods. I could be wrong but maybe someone else has more input. Jawges site can put you in touch with some material that will allow you to hone your skills and then as you grow you may be able to find something that you can do something worthwhile. Look forward to seeing what you come up with.