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Bows / Re: bamboo self bow build
« Last post by superdav95 on January 30, 2026, 08:16:04 pm »Beautiful bow dave, love the woods in the handle.
Thanks man.
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Thanks man.
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Bows / Re: bamboo self bow build
« Last post by Stickbow Felty on January 30, 2026, 06:53:32 pm »Beautiful bow dave, love the woods in the handle.
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Bows / Medieval Irish bow and crossbow drawings
« Last post by stuckinthemud on January 30, 2026, 05:54:55 pm »These are the drawings of finds from Waterford in Ireland. The archaeologist identified all of them as bow fragments but noted some quirks, like one had a completely straight edge. I think some are now, but some are not, more likely being crossbows. Anyway , I hope you find them interesting and I'd love to hear your thoughts.
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Bows / Re: bamboo self bow build
« Last post by superdav95 on January 30, 2026, 04:58:32 pm »Thanks guys! I’m hoping to get a string made this week if I can sort it out. I’ve got some flax linen I’ll try first and if that fails I’ll used a sinew material string used for old tennis rackets. I’ve heard of good results with those. I’ll make a b55 string for now to do some testing but will need to get on the arrows like you say Kevin. I’ve got some 29” shafts ready to get at those weights. I plan to barrel round the mid section of the arrows. I’ve got a few to replicate from Arvin so here’s hoping I can figure it out. Thanks again guys for all the input.
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Bows / Re: bamboo self bow build
« Last post by sleek on January 30, 2026, 03:17:26 pm »Im looking forward to chronograph tests. The critical arrow weights to test are 450 grains and between 150 to 170 gr. I have high hopes for this bow, especially in broadhead. Flight may prove difficult due to the longer draw length. Short stiff arrows do better than longer ones due to spine and weight.
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Arrows / Re: Fancy Eastern Woodlands style blunt with Buzzard
« Last post by jameswoodmot on January 30, 2026, 02:59:22 pm »Nice Eastern Woodland style arrow. I like the carved blunt. Good thing you aren't in the US with the buzzard feathers. That could be a $10,000 arrow here in the US.Thanks!
There aren’t too many things we have more freedom with when it comes to the outdoors and wildlife but it’s one of them!
There are a handful of birds of prey and about 30 odd other birds that you can’t handle under any circumstances.
I think maybe historically in Britain we preferred to go to other peoples countries and hunt their animals to extinction so there hasn’t been such a need to protect our own.
There are various licenses you can get for taxidery and such but generally as long as you can prove it died accidentally or naturally it’s ok
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Arrows / Re: Fancy Eastern Woodlands style blunt with Buzzard
« Last post by Pat B on January 30, 2026, 02:11:57 pm »Nice Eastern Woodland style arrow. I like the carved blunt. Good thing you aren't in the US with the buzzard feathers. That could be a $10,000 arrow here in the US.
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Bows / Re: bamboo self bow build
« Last post by Robert Pougnier on January 30, 2026, 02:06:12 pm »That looks amazing. Looking forward to seeing the draw pics!
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Bows / Re: bamboo self bow build
« Last post by mmattockx on January 30, 2026, 01:04:34 pm »Another beautiful bow. You do some really fantastic work, Dave. I look forward to seeing some tiller pics and maybe a video of it in action.
Mark
Mark
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Bows / Re: Short staves- draw length and draw weight trade off - Finished with pics
« Last post by jameswoodmot on January 30, 2026, 12:21:19 pm »Pics