kevmag 10 Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 My first attempt at a english warbow or longbow, i made it from lemon wood for the belly and hickory for the backing. Not sure on draw weight but at 20inch draw length its about 50lb so i would think it should be 70lb - lb at 30inch draw length, so its going to take some practice . 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J Darcy 5,871 Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 What material have you used as a drawcord? Do you intend on using feathered fletching? Nice bow! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malt 379 Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 Nice! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kevmag 10 Posted April 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 What material have you used as a drawcord? Do you intend on using feathered fletching? Nice bow! I use darcon B-40 but i hope to make some fastflight material as it shouldn't stretch when i'm using it, i have bought a few feathered arrows which have a 60lb spine, i hope to make some arrows after. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
air gun ant 1,666 Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 very nice that mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nobby 65 Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 nice work well done Quote Link to post Share on other sites
R.A.W 1,987 Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 i like that mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carraghs Gem 1,675 Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 Very jealous now, im not talented enough to make my own bow so having to buy one now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kevmag 10 Posted April 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 Very jealous now, im not talented enough to make my own bow so having to buy one now If you take your time its not hard to make, i also used a dvd to get the run of things, 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carraghs Gem 1,675 Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 Very jealous now, im not talented enough to make my own bow so having to buy one now If you take your time its not hard to make, i also used a dvd to get the run of things, Im stil deciding what bow i want, if i was to make a bow it would be some hybrid horsebow, i havent enough knowledge or expertise yet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J Darcy 5,871 Posted April 26, 2013 Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 What material have you used as a drawcord? Do you intend on using feathered fletching? Nice bow! I use darcon B-40 but i hope to make some fastflight material as it shouldn't stretch when i'm using it, i have bought a few feathered arrows which have a 60lb spine, i hope to make some arrows after. Yes fastflight is good stuff...and it's tough too. If i were you i would add a small 'something' for the nock to sit against, then you can get consistant arrow flight. Archery is all about consistancy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kevmag 10 Posted April 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2013 What material have you used as a drawcord? Do you intend on using feathered fletching? Nice bow! I use darcon B-40 but i hope to make some fastflight material as it shouldn't stretch when i'm using it, i have bought a few feathered arrows which have a 60lb spine, i hope to make some arrows after. Yes fastflight is good stuff...and it's tough too. If i were you i would add a small 'something' for the nock to sit against, then you can get consistant arrow flight. Archery is all about consistancy. Like a bead so the arrows sits in the same place ever time, must do that thanks, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kevmag 10 Posted April 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2013 Very jealous now, im not talented enough to make my own bow so having to buy one nowIf you take your time its not hard to make, i also used a dvd to get the run of things, Im stil deciding what bow i want, if i was to make a bow it would be some hybrid horsebow, i havent enough knowledge or expertise yet I would start with a cheaper timber also as it you make any mistakes it didn't cost much, i used some ash for my first target longbow which was good as the ash tree had fallen and the tree was almost seasoned, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J Darcy 5,871 Posted April 27, 2013 Report Share Posted April 27, 2013 What material have you used as a drawcord? Do you intend on using feathered fletching? Nice bow! I use darcon B-40 but i hope to make some fastflight material as it shouldn't stretch when i'm using it, i have bought a few feathered arrows which have a 60lb spine, i hope to make some arrows after. Yes fastflight is good stuff...and it's tough too. If i were you i would add a small 'something' for the nock to sit against, then you can get consistant arrow flight. Archery is all about consistancy. Like a bead so the arrows sits in the same place ever time, must do that thanks, Yes mate, but it must be crimped tight to stop movement. Glue will only hold it for so long imo...you're best off buying a specially made one from the USA, they're cheap and essential. Also have you thought about some type of arrow 'rest' where your hand is going to go? That arrow needs to sit on the same level shot-on-shot for you to get accurate... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J.DOG 1,355 Posted April 28, 2013 Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 Loverly that mate very nice indeed good work Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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