Now that i figured out where to post figured i would do a little introduction.
Name is Leon and i live in Saluda, North Carolina. Age=22
So ive progressively became more interested in ancient technologies over the years. Probably started growing in me when i was a kid with my uncle making gunpowder from scratch, and making snares and traps and all that. and oh ya fire. i was a hell of a little firebug, still am kinda
Ive always had some interest in archery, probably my indian/english blood heh. Ive never really had much opportunity for it as a kid let alone money for it. But one thing i do have around me is wood. Not really having much wood working experience (most of any of my fabrication experience is with sheet metal, was thinking maybe i could make some kind of broadhead later on) so i figured i better learn how.
So to start with i went out in the woods with my chainsaw and found me a good ol hickory since if i have anything its hickory and locust. Anywho i cut it according to moonsign and split. the really nice looking half i submerged in the pond and the other half i split. one staff came out kinda knotty and with a slight twist in the top and bowed. maybe make a good short bow but kinda funny peice of wood. But not having any experience to temper my eye i simply sat it aside for now and went on to its sister staff. This piece has a couple pin knots but nothing to bad.
The hickory staff started with a slight recurve and has deepend the recurve a little but it hasnt twisted or bowed or anything. So right now ive got a nice strait 76'', 1 3/4 wide staff that is anywhere from about at least 7/8 to 1 1/2 on the belly. ive cut and filled the belly a little cutting it down and evening some but just a bare start really.
This will be my first bow and im really enjoying doing it. even if it will end in the problem of string and arrows haha.
I have read tons of info on this site and it seems to a nice place to be with mature people with similar interests. Cant wait to get some stuff done so i can make pictures. of course i just cant wait to shoot an arrow with a wood bow either.
anyway its late and this post is pretty large for something i usually do so goodnight
