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hunter777
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| Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2007 11:01 pm Post subject: How do you make a long bow? |
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| I always wanted to make a longbow to hunt with. Anyone know of where I can read some instructions and what kind of wood would be best? |
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fuzzybear
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Location: Washington
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| Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 7:27 am Post subject: |
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This site will give you an excellent overview on all types of traditional bows.
http://stickbow.com/
Maple, Osage and Yew are very popular. After looking at the site. I'm sure you'll have some more questions. It can get quite involved with laminates, backing, etc.... |
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Old Professor
Joined: 13 Jan 2007
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Location: Upper Peninsula of Michigan
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| Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 10:21 am Post subject: |
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Pick up a copy of Traditional Bowhunter magazine and look for Traditional events in your area. They often have Self -bow making classes. Also check with archery clubs or sportsmans clubs to see if they hold traditional events.
I learned to build longbows at just such an event. The bows that I have built have been made from Osage. It only took two days to build a bow from a "developed" stave. I do not know where you are from but the Lapeer Sportsmans Club in Attica, Michigan (North of Detroit) holds a Traditional Shoot, usually in August. That is where I learned. |
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hunter777
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| Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2007 11:03 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the replys. That is a great site with a ton of info. Thanks.
I will see if I can find a copy of that mag too. I am located in North East Pennsylvania. |
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haiku_rodney
Joined: 03 May 2006
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Location: Maui, Hawaii
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| Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 12:24 pm Post subject: |
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| I have a couple of books on making your own longbow. Interesting reading. If you email me your address I will forward them to you. I bought them figuring it would be a fun project. Now realism has stepped in and I do not think it is a project I will ever get around to. You can have the books if you want them. |
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hunter777
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| Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2007 11:26 pm Post subject: |
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haiku_rodney wrote: I have a couple of books on making your own longbow. Interesting reading. If you email me your address I will forward them to you. I bought them figuring it would be a fun project. Now realism has stepped in and I do not think it is a project I will ever get around to. You can have the books if you want them.
Sorry I didn't see this post earlier. Thats a generous offer and I will send you a PM. |
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fuzzybear
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| Posted: Sun Feb 25, 2007 3:17 pm Post subject: |
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Hunter777
How's the bow making research going. Are you going with a laminated or self?
If a self bow, are you having any luck with a stave to start with? Osage with a backing material seems to be the most popular.
Everyone that get into traditional has to try to make at least one. |
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hunter777
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| Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2007 5:12 am Post subject: |
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| I havent started the project yet. I have been drooling over a few in the bowhunter magazine but I just can't believe how much they cost! |
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fuzzybear
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| Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 1:33 pm Post subject: |
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A good used traditional bow is well worth the price.
If you want a good commercially made recurve. A Red Wing Hunter, Howatt Hunter or a Howatt High Speed would be some excellent choices and if you look hard enough. You should be able to find one in the $150 to $200 range but more than likely less than that. I once picked up a 55# Red Wing Hunter in excellent condition for $60 and still use it to this day. |
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hunter777
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| Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2007 10:58 pm Post subject: |
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haiku_rodney wrote: I have a couple of books on making your own longbow. Interesting reading. If you email me your address I will forward them to you. I bought them figuring it would be a fun project. Now realism has stepped in and I do not think it is a project I will ever get around to. You can have the books if you want them.
Thanks for the books Rodney! I hope to put them to good use. |
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mudbrook
Joined: 10 Apr 2008
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Location: Eau Claire, Wi.
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| Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 3:07 pm Post subject: Traditional Long Bow Project, by Rancid Crabtree |
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Traditional Long Bow Project, by Rancid Crabtree
I have a forum member who is in the middle of building a Long Bow from scratch.
He has done many projects of various kinds and this looks like a good one.
You can follow along as he builds the bow, and I am sure he would be glad to answer any questions that you may have. Good Luck
http://wisconsinoutdoor.com/sm.....pic=1354.0 |
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Rancid Crabtree
Joined: 30 Jan 2008
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Location: WI
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| Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 11:32 am Post subject: |
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| Yes, that Longbow build along is very interesting indeed. ::neener: |
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GBoyd
Joined: 24 Oct 2007
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Location: Puyallup, WA / Grand Rapids, MI
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I like your username Rancid.
And welcome. |
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Rancid Crabtree
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Location: WI
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| Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 5:59 am Post subject: |
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I have added sheet two (another thread because those with dial up took to long to load)
http://wisconsinoutdoor.com/sm.....pic=1409.0 |
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