Can anyone help point me in the right direction with a self bow?

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Can anyone help point me in the right direction with a self bow? #1033255 08/04/14 07:24 AM 08/04/14 07:24 AM
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 13,401 Mobile Alabama TChunter OP Booner
TChunter OP Booner Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 13,401 Mobile Alabama	Ive got a nice recurve but wanting to build a long bow, Ive never shot one and hear good things. I was thinking of getting either a hickory or osage orange stave ordered thats been seasoned, any thoughts? What about red oak also? i found a series of building videos by a master bowyer and think I can easily do it with all the tools I have if I just take my time and start out with the right material. Last edited by TChunter; 08/04/14 07:26 AM. On the Eighth day God created flounder.

Re: Can anyone help point me in the right direction with a self bow? [Re: TChunter] #1033277 08/04/14 07:49 AM 08/04/14 07:49 AM
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Bustinbeards Booner Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 10,580 Central, Al	Call yer Paw Paw Originally Posted By: Wiley Coyote Well, the way I see it is there's just too many assholes On a good day there's a bunch of assholes in here. On a bad day there's too many assholes in here.

Re: Can anyone help point me in the right direction with a self bow? [Re: TChunter] #1033298 08/04/14 08:23 AM 08/04/14 08:23 AM
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2Dogs Freak of Nature Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 34,430 Boxes Cove	Red oak will break. I think Osage and Hickory would be the choices in this part of the country. Call yer Paw Paw. "Why do you ask"? Always vote the slowest path to socialism.

Re: Can anyone help point me in the right direction with a self bow? [Re: TChunter] #1033308 08/04/14 08:37 AM 08/04/14 08:37 AM
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 13,401 Mobile Alabama TChunter OP Booner
TChunter OP Booner Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 13,401 Mobile Alabama	my paw paw won't give me his number On the Eighth day God created flounder.

Re: Can anyone help point me in the right direction with a self bow? [Re: TChunter] #1033335 08/04/14 09:21 AM 08/04/14 09:21 AM
Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 5,511 sellers, montgomery county P paulfish4570 12 point
paulfish4570 12 point P Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 5,511 sellers, montgomery county	i'd say go with hickory first. much easier to shave, much straighter grain. all kinds of info on the 'net. got a draw knife and spoke shaves? paulfish4570 Joshua 1:9

Re: Can anyone help point me in the right direction with a self bow? [Re: TChunter] #1033386 08/04/14 10:01 AM 08/04/14 10:01 AM
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BhamFred Freak of Nature Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 36,174 alabama	can't work hickory in humid summer weather, it will take a set. Cool weather work only. osage is bullet proof, just have to work it different. Phone number is BR549 call anytime..... I've spent most of the money I've made in my lifetime on hunting and fishing. The rest I just wasted..... proud Cracker-Americaan muslims are like coyotes, only good one is a dead one

Re: Can anyone help point me in the right direction with a self bow? [Re: TChunter] #1033428 08/04/14 10:38 AM 08/04/14 10:38 AM
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Bowfool 12 point Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 5,577 Tuscaloosa, AL	I think you will need aged and dried osage for the best bow. That's what my buddy in Ohio uses, he makes all of his own bows. �Obama Is the Greatest Hoax Ever Perpetrated on the American People� - Clint Eastwood

Re: Can anyone help point me in the right direction with a self bow? [Re: TChunter] #1033433 08/04/14 10:41 AM 08/04/14 10:41 AM
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Shaw Administrator Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 28,983 Fosters, Alabama, USA	Due to recent events, you are the last person that needs to be attempting to build a self bow. "I hate rude behavior in a man. I won't tolerate it." Captain Woodrow F. Call ShawBuilt Custom Bowstrings

Re: Can anyone help point me in the right direction with a self bow? [Re: Shaw] #1033443 08/04/14 10:47 AM 08/04/14 10:47 AM
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Johnal3 it froze over J Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 6,617 Hoover (poor section)	Originally Posted By: Shaw Due to recent events, you are the last person that needs to be attempting to build a self bow. You had to know that was coming!! Lol! Originally Posted by BPS This is Aldeer! The place people come to vent their frustrations and completely change their stance a few minutes later...

Re: Can anyone help point me in the right direction with a self bow? [Re: Shaw] #1033446 08/04/14 10:50 AM 08/04/14 10:50 AM
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3toe Talking Turkey 3 Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 26,424 Helena	Originally Posted By: Shaw Due to recent events, you are the last person that needs to be attempting to build a self bow. Heck no, he needs to build and then video the first practice session.

Re: Can anyone help point me in the right direction with a self bow? [Re: TChunter] #1033449 08/04/14 10:52 AM 08/04/14 10:52 AM
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CAM Booner Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 10,968 Somerville	Check out Tradgang.com. Might be some bowyers in your area. "Don't let a dead deer kill ya"

Re: Can anyone help point me in the right direction with a self bow? [Re: TChunter] #1033610 08/04/14 01:13 PM 08/04/14 01:13 PM
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Sgiles 4 point S Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 362 Etowah	What bhamfred said I've made a few from hickory. Red oak would probably be good for a first try, since the wood could be had for free. It took me three try's to get one I liked. Hard to beat fiberglass though

Re: Can anyone help point me in the right direction with a self bow? [Re: TChunter] #1033740 08/04/14 03:07 PM 08/04/14 03:07 PM
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Steve-ALA spike Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 34 Phenix City	Go to primitive archer online. Lots of build alongs and a wealth of information

Re: Can anyone help point me in the right direction with a self bow? [Re: Shaw] #1033814 08/04/14 03:58 PM 08/04/14 03:58 PM
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 13,401 Mobile Alabama TChunter OP Booner
TChunter OP Booner Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 13,401 Mobile Alabama	Originally Posted By: Shaw Due to recent events, you are the last person that needs to be attempting to build a self bow. On the Eighth day God created flounder.

Re: Can anyone help point me in the right direction with a self bow? [Re: TChunter] #1034036 08/04/14 06:00 PM 08/04/14 06:00 PM
Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 52,185 Gee's Bend/At The Hog Pen James Freak of Nature
James Freak of Nature Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 52,185 Gee's Bend/At The Hog Pen	Originally Posted By: TChunter Originally Posted By: Shaw Due to recent events, you are the last person that needs to be attempting to build a self bow. How many people am i willing to sacrifice for freedom? Everyone. All of them... Do not regret growing older, it's a privilege denied to many!

Re: Can anyone help point me in the right direction with a self bow? [Re: Shaw] #1034465 08/05/14 07:52 AM 08/05/14 07:52 AM
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Bowfool 12 point Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 5,577 Tuscaloosa, AL	Originally Posted By: Shaw Due to recent events, you are the last person that needs to be attempting to build a self bow. Damn you're right, I forgot about that! �Obama Is the Greatest Hoax Ever Perpetrated on the American People� - Clint Eastwood

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