Just for fun, I'm making a bow and arrow and I already have the instructions, only they don't say the absolute best wood to use and how thick it needs to be before cutting/shaving it.
I need some help!
2007-06-16 11:50:35 · 3 answers · asked by dsmaster186 4 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
The English Yew is very good. You can also use Ash, Beech, or other hardwood that is flexible. Oak, Walnut, Maple, etc. doen't have enough give to make a good bow.
For arrows, use Ash, Maple, or other hardwood.
2007-06-16 11:59:53 · answer #1 · answered by Pete S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are bow and arrow clubs who will give the best info. I just attended one in Santa Barbara and they all make their own bows.
A club called KRU will be happy to help you. It is a Yahoo Club called "knappers R us". Knappers make arrows for bows.
2007-06-16 19:35:31 · answer #2 · answered by deseretta 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are several forums and sites about bow making, you can find a little information here:
http://slinging.org/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1176318141/18#18
http://slinging.org/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1168631738/4#4
Or use the search function on this site to get more info on bow and arrows.
2007-06-17 05:33:19 · answer #3 · answered by Willeke 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋