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in reply to: Bow Making #33283

Thanks guys for all the help. I can’t wait to get started on a new bow. This has definitely changed how I look at trees as I drive down the road.

[dbscott]

in reply to: Bow Making #29873

That is the funny part I don’t know much of what I am talking about 😕 I am just starting this whole thing out. I just thought about the black walnut because I have a stack of it in my Garage. Let me ask an ignorant question to see if I have this right. A self bow is a bow made from one piece of wood and if I were to laminate different types of wood I would need to use glass which would call for a bow form? Is this correct? Sorry for so many questions

Also here in Oklahoma we have a Wildlife Expo and there is usually a both set up of people making bows. For those from Oklahoma will you guys be there this year and are there any workshops or classes here in OK?

[dbscott]

in reply to: Bow Making #28757

Thanks for all the information! Again I am just starting this process so I am going to have a lot of questions some of which my be a little stupid. In building a long bow do I need to purchase a form? I see that on Bingham’s website you can get just the plans or you can buy a form which comes with a DVD and the plans. Also I have some Black Walnut that came from an old gun stock manufaturer that I thought I would use for the handle. Would thise be a good type of wood to use?

[dbscott]

in reply to: Bow Making #27728

Thanks for the info on 3 rivers. I am definitely going to need to look into a video. Right now I have bought The Traditional Bowyer’s Bible and it is awesome but I need to watch someone do it or have someone show me as I am going. I live in Oklahoma so I am still doing some research on what good wood is available around here. If anybody knows anyone in the Yukon or Mustang area of OK that I could use as a sounding board then that would be great!!

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