| Pip makes his laminated staves out of the best "cuts" available, I.E there are no knots or other imperfections in the wood that can cause problems to the beginneer. I used a power plane to rough out the stave, then a small "thumb" plane (3inches long by 1 inch wide) to shape the "D" section of the bow. you will also need a tillering stave to gradualy pull the bow to compass and check that the limbs bend evenly. my first attempt came out quite well and drew at 45 lbs, But be prepared to make some expensive fire wood |