I would like to know the best materieal to make long or recurve bows. Also a way to make them yourself! Someone help me out!
2007-01-13 05:56:03 · 2 answers · asked by Mr. FFA 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
I have never made a bow personally. However, I read a Survival book once called "Primitive Wilderness Living & Survival Skills" by John & Geri McPherson. I think you can find it on amazon.com.
They have about 45 pages dedicated to making bows and arrows from wood and animal products.
They recommend using Osage Orange, white Oak, or Hickory for bows. They also say Ash, Black Locust, Lemonwood, and Mulberry will work if available.
The authors go into a ton of detail. I haven't tried to make a bow myself, but I felt their instructions and information about the physics of bows was excellent.
2007-01-13 13:04:07 · answer #1 · answered by Slider728 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here are some sites that will help you.
www.hunting.net
www.huntingsociety.org
www.cabellial.com
www.huntingnet.com
www.sportsmanguide.com
I hope & feel sure that U will find your answer at one of these. Hope I helped you, good luck
2007-01-13 14:25:23 · answer #2 · answered by Blues Man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋