Home made bows

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BrianGrubbs
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Home made bows

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I haven't seen a link to this site yet, but if you're just getting started in archery, but are daunted by the price of equipment, there is hope! I built my first (and second...and third) bow using instructions from this site http://poorfolkbows.com/ Easy to follow, minimal tool requirements, and all the materials are very cheap. I spent several months off and on making my first bow, and here is the result.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIhX6-S74Fw

I've made two more since this one, and they've just gotten easier. It's a great way to start bow making, and for us broke types it might be the only way!

Brian
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Wow Brian, that's a great job! The bow shoots really well, and it looks great!
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Great site I just picked up a draw knife the other day and it was the last bow making tool I needed so I'm gonna be able start making a bow soon and I have enough osage for a few bows.
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