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Main Discussion Area => English Warbow => Topic started by: TheDukesArchers on October 16, 2013, 07:14:23 pm

Title: Looking for a 2nd/cheap hand warbow
Post by: TheDukesArchers on October 16, 2013, 07:14:23 pm

Hi,

I've just finished fletching 24 warbow spec arrows and I'm looking for a bow to shoo them from. I fletch all types of arrows, but I normally shoot  horse bows of various types I'm looking for a full compass bow pulling somewhere around the 100lb mark. Something that will work but not be too expensive.

Appreciated

Title: Re: Looking for a 2nd/cheap hand warbow
Post by: WillS on October 16, 2013, 08:10:55 pm

You've done it backwards :-P

Might be tricky finding them cheap, as anything over 100lbs is a serious bow for somebody to make, unlikely that a bowyer will sell one cheaply.  Second hand is your best bet, but still not easy.  Am I right in thinking you're UK based?  Have you tried the EWBS forum? There aren't many of us shooting warbows, it's a nice small community so you might have more luck asking amongst UK warbow guys.

Or make one ;) this is a bow making site after all...

Title: Re: Looking for a 2nd/cheap hand warbow
Post by: adb on October 16, 2013, 09:13:10 pm

A 100# warbow is not easy to make properly. It requires perfect wood and a skilled bowyer. Hence, they're not cheap. Good luck finding one used or 'inexpensive'. Get your hands on an elm, ash or (if you're lucky) yew stave and have a go. Lots of help here.

Title: Re: Looking for a 2nd/cheap hand warbow
Post by: mikekeswick on October 17, 2013, 03:55:08 am

I may have something that would suit. I'll have to go to the workshop to have a look though.