| From: Timberking
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| Date: 07-Aug-19 |
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Does anyone know of any bow building classes around Northern Minnesota? I’m in Hibbing...
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| From: Griz
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| Date: 07-Aug-19 |
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If you're into ultra traditional the North House Folk School in Grand Marais has (or had) some classes on bow making.
If you're into the American Semi-Longbow, check out the book The American Longbow from Stephen Graf. It is chock full of wonderful information!
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| From: moebow
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| Date: 07-Aug-19 |
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What kind of bow do you want to build?? Self bow or laminated?
Arne
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| From: George Tsoukalas
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| Date: 07-Aug-19 |
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My site has info.
http://traditionalarchery101.com
You could start with a straight grained red oak board. If You rip it to 1 3/8", resist the impulse to glue on a handle, and let the handle bend. If you do your job you can get 40- 45#.
Jawge
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| From: Bjrogg
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| Date: 07-Aug-19 |
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I wish you where closer Timberking. I've been thinking of trying to do a class this winter. I've had some people who have expressed interest and I'd like to give it a try. You can do it without classes though. Lots of us have. I started by watching YouTube. I broke my first and then found a bowyer who helped me over the computer. I sent him pictures of my progress and he give me tips as I went. He also encouraged me to join the Primitive Archery forum site. I found lots of helpful bowyers there.
I'm sure George's site has helped lots of new bowyers to. He specializes in board bows, but a lot of the same principles apply to a stave bow. There's lots of nice board bows out there. If your like most of us you won't stop at one so the learning never stops.
I'm guessing there's someone close to you and I hope you can meet them. I highly recommend one of the Primitive meets like Marshall, Michigan- the Tennessee Classic or MoJam. It's great to meet people in person and build bows together. I know some fantastic bowyers though that have never met another bowyer in person.
Bjrogg
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| From: Timberking
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| Date: 08-Aug-19 |
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Yeah, it’s an 11+ hour drive one way to Marshall obviously even further to the southern ones... I wanna as just hoping there was something, someone closer just to watch build one and to run things past. I’ve built bows but none have lasted past a few shots. I did build a board bow that is still alive but roughly 30# draw only. I’ve been thinking about putting something up for trade and look for some traditional bowyers bible books...
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| From: BowAholic
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| Date: 08-Aug-19 |
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http://leatherwall.bowsite.com/TF/lw/thread2.cfm?forum=23&threadid=311216&messages=11&CATEGORY=9
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| From: BowAholic
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| Date: 08-Aug-19 |
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I checked and it's about 18 hours...but it would be a great way to learn and he knows about northwest woods like yew as well as more common woods like hickory and osage. MoJam is also a way to learn and lots of people come from much further away.
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| From: Bjrogg
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| Date: 08-Aug-19 |
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Timberking I don't know if it helps but I know Wisconsin has a tradition bowyers meet I believe in April. I've never been to it but my buddy Ksnow helps out with it. They have a large pavilion and they put a emphasis on teaching how to make a selfbow. It's to busy of a time for me to get there. The weather isn't really that great then either, but he says they have lots of indoor space.
What type of wood have you tried making a bow from? Do you know why they didn't hold up? Part of the learning is figuring out what went wrong. Did they break? Did they take excess set and lose weight? Like to help you out if I can
Bjrogg
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| From: PEARL DRUMS
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| Date: 08-Aug-19 |
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Paul Comstock's pamphlet for $12 and the TBB 1 & 2 are all you need. If you have a bit of sense about you, you can easily figure it out after a few attempts. If you're the type that needs constant direction every step, it will be a struggle and may not be a fun hobby for you. I've (tried)taught both types.
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| From: Iwander
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| Date: 08-Aug-19 |
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I believe the best way to learn about bow building is to call some local bowyers that are making a living at it and offer to help out around the shop. Most of these guys are more than happy to take on some free labor and share some tips at the same time.
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| From: George Tsoukalas
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| Date: 08-Aug-19 |
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There is more to my site than boards. LOL.
I've built around 300 and never had a lesson.
Just keep trying, timbering.
Jawge
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| From: Bjrogg
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| Date: 08-Aug-19 |
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I'm sorry George. I honestly haven't been to your site, but I know you've helped a lot of new bowyers and I think that's great.
Bjrogg
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| From: Bentstick54
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| Date: 08-Aug-19 |
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Timber king, PM sent.
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| From: Stoner
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| Date: 09-Aug-19 |
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When I started there wasn't anyone I knew in Michigan. So I started with the Traditional Bowyers Bible. Since then have met multiple people over time that have helped in refining the craft. John
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| From: BowAholic
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| Date: 09-Aug-19 |
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PM sent- have fun!
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