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Offline Caius

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New archer
« on: March 21, 2011, 12:19:56 pm »
Hey all
I am completely new to the whole practical side of archery and I would love some pointers for making my own bow.  I have been looking at all the build alongs and a few of the guides so I think I know kinda what I'm doing... I really want to make a Sarissan style reflex bow similar to what Robin Hood uses in the BBC series, but I'm pretty sure I have a very limited access to horn and sinew.

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Offline Keenan

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Re: New archer
« Reply #1 on: March 21, 2011, 12:45:44 pm »
Welcome, You will find allot of good help from some of the worlds first bowyers on the site.  I would advise to start out with a less complicated bow and develop your skills a little before diving in on a horn composite bow. They can be very involved and time consuming and it might be a frustrating first experience.  Also get and read the Bowyers Bible volume 1 at least before you start in. This will give some solid base info for tillering and wood grain orientation. Hope that helps and looking forward to watching your journey.
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Offline Buckeye Guy

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Re: New archer
« Reply #2 on: March 21, 2011, 11:20:19 pm »
Welcome to PA
Be carefull Bow building is very addictive !
Have fun !
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Offline Caius

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Re: New archer
« Reply #3 on: March 22, 2011, 11:32:23 pm »
Quote from: Buckeye Guy on March 21, 2011, 11:20:19 pm
Welcome to PA
Be carefull Bow building is very addictive !
Have fun !

Addictive? Really? I don't even own a piece of suitable wood and I'm already hooked.
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Offline hillbilly61

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Re: New archer
« Reply #4 on: March 23, 2011, 09:53:10 am »
Quote from: Caius on March 22, 2011, 11:32:23 pm
Quote from: Buckeye Guy on March 21, 2011, 11:20:19 pm
Welcome to PA
Be carefull Bow building is very addictive !
Have fun !

Addictive? Really? I don't even own a piece of suitable wood and I'm already hooked.

 :o I knew it. I knew it. Happens every time ;D You'll get a worlds worth of help and knowledge her. I would start with a board bow and use Georges site to hepl ya get started. Good luck. ;)
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Offline crooketarrow

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Re: New archer
« Reply #5 on: March 23, 2011, 10:07:40 am »
   I totally agree I like the way you think but start out with a bow a little
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