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Originally Posted by orius Thanks for the advice guys,
I'm getting real nervous now :-) Pictures will be posted if I can keep it in one piece. |
Post pictures of it on the tiller & we'll do it for you by remote control
Seriously, take it easy & don't expect to get it done in one session or even one day. Do it too slow & you'll take a month, do it too fast & you'll need to do it all over again with a new stave. Edged tools first, then sandpaper or a file. Those pictures could be useful if you post them when you feel anxious/stuck.
(I must admit to mostly doing it all with the spokeshave - set to tissue paper thin at the end)
Final tip: The first 3 bows I made were from 1"x0.5" pine from the DIY shop (they were for the kids c'mon
). I learnt a lot from the process & all 3 survived to be shot by the kids - all are now broken of course. A trial run on a disposable stick will help your confidence & get your skills honed.
Random offshoot:
What happens if you make a self bow with the grain of the wood parallel to the arrow shaft, rather than perpendicular?? Has anyone tried?
16-03-06, 01:31 AM
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