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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Varik on February 12, 2008, 09:26:09 pm

Title: I need help making this bow.
Post by: Varik on February 12, 2008, 09:26:09 pm

I've heard this forum has some very nice people, so I have a request.

Is there any way someone can show me some plans on how to make a pyramid bow?
I've read a list of the dimensions, but I find it very hard to understand it all without pictures, no clue why.

Thanks for any help.

Title: Re: I need help making this bow.
Post by: Justin Snyder on February 12, 2008, 11:43:43 pm

If you have dimensions you can build one by following the steps for most any bow, just adjust the dimensions.  Is this going to be a board bow or a self bow? What kind of wood are you planning to use?  Someone posted some beautiful pictures of a pyramid here the other day but I cant remember who.  Justin

Title: Re: I need help making this bow.
Post by: Coo-wah-chobee on February 13, 2008, 01:49:38 am

.Welcome. Like Justin said, kind of wood etc.......bob

Title: Re: I need help making this bow.
Post by: Pappy on February 13, 2008, 07:07:14 am

Welcome also,A little more info as bob said and what weight and length you want,and kind 
of wood and we can give some ideas.It is in my oppion one of the easiest bow for a beginner to build. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: I need help making this bow.
Post by: Auggie on February 13, 2008, 10:11:49 am

You might try typing pyramid into the PA search and see what it turns up. Good luck!

Title: Re: I need help making this bow.
Post by: Varik on February 14, 2008, 11:38:46 pm

Thanks.

I already have a hickory stave.  Very tall and wide.

I want like 60# at 27"

Title: Re: I need help making this bow.
Post by: Justin Snyder on February 15, 2008, 02:50:28 am

Are you wanting to make a wide pyramid 3-4" wide, or are you just wanting a bow? If you are just after a bow, you could follow Gordon's buildalong.  http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,4815.msg66200.html#msg66200
Justin