[Ansteorra-archery] Wooden longbow

[g_r.cathan at att.net]

Looks like we could have a class or two for Academy of
the Bow or Kings College

Geof Cathan
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> Well done and said m'lord. I  had felt a similiar pride and excitement  when I
> completed my rawhide-backed flatbow (64", 43# at 28") approximately 3-4 yrs ago,
> which I am currently giving a "face and body lift" to. It has served me well,
> although I had "first-hand" experience with the "saving properties" of a backed
> bow which I discovered when I decided to re-finish the bow. As I removed the
> rawhide (whitetail deer) I saw where the bow had "split/raised the grain" over
> an
> area of appx 4-6 inches on the upper limb. I had not even noticed a change in
> the
> bow's performance, but am looking forward to making it into a good "Period bow"
> (
> with Period arrows of course!!!) for the target range since there will be a
> decreased draw weight when I finsh performing "surgery" on it <g>.
>
>                                     Preserving the Archer's dream,
>                                           Eshtban il Andalus (aka EiA)
> Sylvrfalcn at aol.com wrote:
>
> > Greetings Fellow Archers,
> >   After considerable research, study, and experimentation, I have produced my
> > first self made wooden longbow. It's 72" long and draws 40 lbs. at 28".  It's
> > quite honestly one of the sweetest bows I've ever shot, and after 250+ arrows
> > down range during it's break in, it has lost absolutely no cast and developed
> > no appreciable set (1/2" of string follow over 72").  Now, nothing I've said
> > to this point is remarkable, it's a well made longbow and performs exactly as
> > a well made longbow should. What is remarkable is that I made this bow from a
> > SEVEN DOLLAR AND FORTY FIVE CENT red oak board (1"x2"x 8') obtained from
> > LOWE'S.
> >   Got the idea from the "Traditional Bowyer's Bible" and figured, what the
> > heck, if it doesn't work out I'm not out much money.  Fact: You can make a
> > perfectly serviceable bow out of a red oak board if you understand wood and
> > are exceedingly fastidious about picking out the right board.  Fact: You
> > don't need to buy special tools, ordinary woodworking tools will work just
> > fine (I carved mine using a homemade sheath knife, sandpaper, and a 4mm
> > chainsaw file to cut the nock grooves). Fact: Comparable bows sell on the
> > internet for prices ranging from seventy to one hundred and forty nine
> > dollars (I can give you three different web sites for 72" red oak longbows
> > made from boards if you want to buy one of theirs. Theirs are backed with
> > linen fabric so they don't have to be quite as persnickety picking wood with
> > the right grain/growth ring alignment).
> >   Am I excited? You bet.  Consider this, any SCA archer possessing some skill
> > in wood working, and willing to invest the time and effort, can equip him/her
> > self with a proper period longbow for less than half the cost of a cheap
> > fiberglass kid's bow.  That's got me plumb stupefied!  My next bow will be
> > rawhide backed, sporting horn nocks, and still cost around the same price as
> > a large pizza with extra toppings!
> >    One of my goals getting into SCA archery was learning how to make my own
> > period shooting tackle.  Last Sunday when I stepped onto the range my bow,
> > bowstring, arrows, quiver, and bracer were all made by my hand. The sense of
> > pride and accomplishment I experienced was immeasurable, because I knew I'd
> > reached a major stepping stone in my journey toward becoming an archer.
> >    The journey continues, and to all with whom I share it's path I wish best
> > luck and bright futures.
> >
> >     Cheers,
> > Robert of Yorkshire
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