Thefishleclair 175 Report post Posted May 22, 2012 Well, I am going to Attempt at making my own bow, Read about it, watched video and talked to a few bowers. Black ash and Pin Cherry are my woods I will try to make a bow with. Not sure of the poundage I will get but I hope its around 30# so I can hunt Rabbits and Grouse with them, Ill try and keep an up to date journal here on how I make out. Good or Bad!Here are a few snaps of the staffs or staves.Pin CherryThe 2 togetherWood color on the Ash Quote Grumpas' Baits Check it out on FB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brookiebuster 117 Report post Posted May 23, 2012 Sweet! Ive made a few sapling bows out of maple,willow and other woods in the bush with good results.The highest poundage Ive got out of one was about 35 pounds.Ive also attemped making some flat bows with poor results(you need straight wood with no knots)Eventually I want to make a laminated longbow or recurve.That black ash will make a decent bow by the looks of it.Im going to make a few this summer,I have some decent staves in mind.Looking forward to see your result. Quote "Whack em' and stack em',kill em' and grill em'" Ted Nugent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thefishleclair 175 Report post Posted May 23, 2012 Here is a good one to do, I am going to try this one while mine dry. Should be able to find some wood in town here to make this./>http://poorfolkbows.com/oak.htm Quote Grumpas' Baits Check it out on FB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brookiebuster 117 Report post Posted May 24, 2012 Heres one I will try this summer.http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=125;t=002064;p=0 Quote "Whack em' and stack em',kill em' and grill em'" Ted Nugent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Beamer Report post Posted September 15, 2013 Made my son one out of Black Cherry, was surprised how well it worked shot very well for a first attempt. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pro fisherman-Stud Muffin 420 Report post Posted September 15, 2013 that is kind of cool, i think for now being an archery novice i will stick with my compound bow illuminated knocks and mechanical broadheadsbut def keep us updated on your progress this traditional archery is fascinating.Just adds to the joy of hunting when using your own equipment whether it be home made calls decoys bullets or bows.and i would love to harvest a deer with equipment i made. Can't put a price on that 1 Quote 2016 Dog Lake Open Champion. Thunder Bay BASSmasters Vice-President Share this post Link to post Share on other sites