Selfbows

[Sirius081972]

Cool, i've always wanted to make my own bow. What kind of tools do you really need??

[Sirius081972]

Cool, i've always wanted to make my own bow.. What kind of tools do you really need?

[Sirius081972]

Cool, i''ve always wanted to make my own bow. What kind of tools do you really need?

[Sirius081972]

Cool, i've always wanted to make my own bow. What kind of tools do you really need.?

[SwampRabbit]

A beaver is all you need.

[SwampRabbit]

Or a hatchet

[SwampRabbit]

Or a draw knife

[SwampRabbit]

4dog will tell you a pocket knife is all you need lol

[SwampRabbit]

The best tool in your toolbox seems to be patience. It isn't about fast or slow... its about not rushing the process and your own abilities.

[4dog]

4dog will tell you a pocket knife is all you need lol

Well....the wood helps a bit too.

[muley4x4]

looking good swamp rabbit.

[SwampGhost]

Was looking good......


Then I heard a "crack" as I was un stringing without a stringer of course


Ok I have to admit I'm getting frustrated

[Green]

Corey.....we need to get a good piece of Osage in your hands.

[4dog]

Wgite woods are tough to build a successful bow out of ...even for experienced bowyers....just flat out finicky.....osage osage osage...and maybe hickory.

[SwampGhost]

Wgite woods are tough to build a successful bow out of ...even for experienced bowyers....just flat out finicky.....osage osage osage...and maybe hickory.

The chainsaw will be with me on my annual November hunt in Kansas this year!
Until then I will keep trying on what I have lol