Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Bryce on February 16, 2012, 02:09:23 am

Title: bad wood to good bow
Post by: Bryce on February 16, 2012, 02:09:23 am

i was thinking about taking some doug fir and making a inuit style cable bow (they mostly used spruce and fir whatever was available to make a usable bow) but i dont want to post it if no one cares.

Title: Re: bad wood to good bow
Post by: Bevan R. on February 16, 2012, 02:19:09 am

WE love to see any type of bow like that. Of course there will be interest here.

Title: Re: bad wood to good bow
Post by: Elktracker on February 16, 2012, 02:50:47 am

Bryce I would be interested to see how it works I have thought about trying Old Growth very tight ring Doug Fir backed with something. Definately please post!!!

Josh

Title: Re: bad wood to good bow
Post by: Bryce on February 16, 2012, 03:05:12 pm

Alright ill probably just extend it from this topic. I have a 5" dia. Tree I've been beating since it was young so hopefully its tough now lol ill go cut it tomorrow throw it in the hot box and get started here in the next few days.

Title: Re: bad wood to good bow
Post by: Gus on February 16, 2012, 05:32:27 pm

Yes Sir!

Love to see it!

-gus