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Main Discussion Area => HowTo's and Build-a-longs => Topic started by: Norbert on December 30, 2011, 05:44:40 pm

Title: New to bow making. Suggestion on style of 1st bow
Post by: Norbert on December 30, 2011, 05:44:40 pm

I would like to know your opinion. What bow style would everyone recommend making for a 1st bow making experience. I will be using hickory.

Title: Re: New to bow making. Suggestion on style of 1st bow
Post by: Ifrit617 on December 30, 2011, 05:47:16 pm

I would recommend a long bend through the handle bow. Are you using a board or a stave?

Title: Re: New to bow making. Suggestion on style of 1st bow
Post by: osage outlaw on December 30, 2011, 11:30:56 pm

An overbuilt bow.  I think Paul Comstock explains it in "The Bent Stick".  That is the bow I would recommend to a first timer.

Title: Re: New to bow making. Suggestion on style of 1st bow
Post by: bubby on December 31, 2011, 05:16:50 am

start with a board and either a bendy handle bow or a pyramid bow, 4" handle, 2" fades, 68" tip to tip for up to a 29" draw, Bub

Title: Re: New to bow making. Suggestion on style of 1st bow
Post by: aaron on December 31, 2011, 01:15:25 pm

like ifrit said, i think you should build a bow as long as you are tall which bends through the handle. width at handle- as wide as you are comfortable holding ( about 1 1/4 ). Also i would reccomend shoting for a lower draw weight- under 40.
are you using a board?