12.29.2007

Striple Bow

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Crafting a personal home-made archery bow is not as difficult as one might suspect. You don't have to be an expert wood worker in order to create a functional archery bow that can be used for hunting or recreation. There are a variety of woods that can be used in making an archery bow, such as yew, bamboo, willow, and lemon wood. Make sure that the wood you choose is about a yard in length, straight and containing absolutely no knots or coils. It is recommended that the wood be dry, but not dry to the point of cracking or else it will break when bent.

Remember: The most important tool in the process is your knife. It is imperative one uses a sharp pocket knife, so remember to have your knife sharpened before you begin your project.

To make an archery bow, the first step is to establish the natural curve of the wood - every piece of wood has one, although some may be easier to distinguish than others. This is extremely important as carving it on the wrong side would cause the bow to snap upon first use. Next, whittle the wood into a boomerang-like shape, meaning the ends of the stick should be slightly smaller than the middle. For example, if the middle is one inch thick, then the two ends should be close to 3/4 of an inch. To assure that your bow lasts long, tightly wrap a wet strip of leather around the center of the bow and allow it to dry naturally. This gives the bow an added durability and propels arrows at a greater speed.

At this point, the initial shape has been carved, and the next step is to attach a string. There are an unlimited amount of types of string one can use in making an archery bow. This list is a comprehensive list of different types of strings one can use:

-Fish line

-Hemp

-Nylon

-Linen

-Dacron

-Kevlar

Once you have chosen the type of string to use, it is necessary to wax the string to promote durability and protect from natural wear and tear. Next, carve a notch into each end of the bow and ring the string around each end. Make sure that the attached string is now taut, as a string that is floppy and loose is virtually useless in archery.

An archery bow would be nothing without the arrows. It is important to construct the arrows to fit inside the bow, but not too long, or else they will break on contact. The arrows can basically be long sticks, however each end is what makes them truly fly. The end facing out must be fitted with a steel arrowhead. For optimal flying, attach three feathers to the end closest to you.

If you follow these simple steps, you are well on your way to becoming an expert archery bow maker.

Ian Pennington is an accomplished niche website developer and author. To learn more about making an archery bow [http://choosingabow.info/how-to-make-an-archery-bow], please visit Choosing a Bow [http://choosingabow.info] for current articles and discussions.

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