http://wickedhowtos.com/index.php/2007/08/26/how-to-build-a-long-bow/ How to do weird stuff (and occasionally something useful)... Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:05:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://wickedhowtos.com/index.php/2007/08/26/how-to-build-a-long-bow/comment-page-2/#comment-31846 The Amatuer Bowyer Wed, 08 Jun 2011 22:17:20 +0000 http://wickedhowtos.com/index.php/2007/08/26/how-to-build-a-long-bow/#comment-31846 BTW, no permit is required to make bows, knives, spears or slingshots, but there is a permit required to manufacture and/or own a Crossbow. BTW, no permit is required to make bows, knives, spears or slingshots, but there is a permit required to manufacture and/or own a Crossbow.

]]> http://wickedhowtos.com/index.php/2007/08/26/how-to-build-a-long-bow/comment-page-2/#comment-31845 The Amatuer Bowyer Wed, 08 Jun 2011 22:12:42 +0000 http://wickedhowtos.com/index.php/2007/08/26/how-to-build-a-long-bow/#comment-31845 Lilac wood is very good for bows. It is very strong and has a lot of pullback. Lilac wood is very good for bows. It is very strong and has a lot of pullback.

]]> http://wickedhowtos.com/index.php/2007/08/26/how-to-build-a-long-bow/comment-page-2/#comment-28195 Arrush Sat, 02 Apr 2011 21:35:33 +0000 http://wickedhowtos.com/index.php/2007/08/26/how-to-build-a-long-bow/#comment-28195 yes height does make a difference. the typical archer in the 100 years war was around 5'10'' to 6'1''. the average bow was 6 foot, as half of the stave is held above the body, and half below. also, you can have a smaller bow but it will be harder to get a full draw length as at a full to-the-chin draw the bow is liable to snap. this is why most archers were tall, so that they were able to weild and accurately use a tall 6 foot bow with max power. another factor is also seasoning and wood. im no expert but to my knowledge some bows had less poundage because they were made of more supple wood, while another bow of the same size has a heavier draw because of the type of wood. yes height does make a difference. the typical archer in the 100 years war was around 5’10” to 6’1”. the average bow was 6 foot, as half of the stave is held above the body, and half below. also, you can have a smaller bow but it will be harder to get a full draw length as at a full to-the-chin draw the bow is liable to snap. this is why most archers were tall, so that they were able to weild and accurately use a tall 6 foot bow with max power. another factor is also seasoning and wood. im no expert but to my knowledge some bows had less poundage because they were made of more supple wood, while another bow of the same size has a heavier draw because of the type of wood.

]]> http://wickedhowtos.com/index.php/2007/08/26/how-to-build-a-long-bow/comment-page-2/#comment-28162 HuntressofArtemis Sat, 02 Apr 2011 01:19:41 +0000 http://wickedhowtos.com/index.php/2007/08/26/how-to-build-a-long-bow/#comment-28162 I have a question: does your height make a difference with the size of the longbow From above? Caus im kinda tall and im considering making one. (ps: for those who wondered, Artemis is the godess of the Hunt in the greek legends, and with her twin brother, Apollo, they make the legendary Twin Archers) I have a question: does your height make a difference with the size of the longbow From above? Caus im kinda tall and im considering making one.
(ps: for those who wondered, Artemis is the godess of the Hunt in the greek legends, and with her twin brother, Apollo, they make the legendary Twin Archers)

]]> http://wickedhowtos.com/index.php/2007/08/26/how-to-build-a-long-bow/comment-page-2/#comment-25757 Jonathon Mon, 28 Feb 2011 23:30:57 +0000 http://wickedhowtos.com/index.php/2007/08/26/how-to-build-a-long-bow/#comment-25757 what are the best dimensions for making a tiller? Ideally a detailed schematic for making a reliable tiller with the notches at the right position, i assume that it has to be as long as your draw length plus 6" but some clarification would be appreciated. Thanks for posting this, i cant wait to start on my first (proper) bow. what are the best dimensions for making a tiller?
Ideally a detailed schematic for making a reliable tiller with the notches at the right position, i assume that it has to be as long as your draw length plus 6″ but some clarification would be appreciated. Thanks for posting this, i cant wait to start on my first (proper) bow.

]]> http://wickedhowtos.com/index.php/2007/08/26/how-to-build-a-long-bow/comment-page-2/#comment-22311 rexdoy Tue, 18 Jan 2011 08:22:52 +0000 http://wickedhowtos.com/index.php/2007/08/26/how-to-build-a-long-bow/#comment-22311 awesome but to long :oops: awesome but to long

]]> http://wickedhowtos.com/index.php/2007/08/26/how-to-build-a-long-bow/comment-page-2/#comment-16314 efficient way to make a longbow? | Bow Construction Center Thu, 26 Aug 2010 19:11:52 +0000 http://wickedhowtos.com/index.php/2007/08/26/how-to-build-a-long-bow/#comment-16314 [...] Here is a good site about bows and how to make them, written simply with no big technical stuff. http://wickedhowtos.com/index.php/2007/08/26/how-to-build-a-long-bow/ . . . . . . . http://www.questions-answered.org/how-to-make-a-longbow/?page_id=2 . . . . . .. There [...] [...] Here is a good site about bows and how to make them, written simply with no big technical stuff. http://wickedhowtos.com/index.php/2007/08/26/how-to-build-a-long-bow/ . . . . . . . http://www.questions-answered.org/how-to-make-a-longbow/?page_id=2 . . . . . .. There [...]

]]> http://wickedhowtos.com/index.php/2007/08/26/how-to-build-a-long-bow/comment-page-2/#comment-16002 no 1 Sun, 15 Aug 2010 02:58:35 +0000 http://wickedhowtos.com/index.php/2007/08/26/how-to-build-a-long-bow/#comment-16002 good good good good good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o good good good good good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> http://wickedhowtos.com/index.php/2007/08/26/how-to-build-a-long-bow/comment-page-2/#comment-15330 Payo Fri, 09 Jul 2010 05:24:58 +0000 http://wickedhowtos.com/index.php/2007/08/26/how-to-build-a-long-bow/#comment-15330 Hi I made a longbow as per the instructions above out of mulberry. At first it was too strong at the above dimensions, draw strength was 180 lb. I started with a limb 2.25 ins. thick,I couldn't split it, I had to saw it. I just kept shaving it to a usable strength. The old English records show mulberry as being second choice to Yew. Hope this helps. Hi I made a longbow as per the instructions above out of mulberry. At first it was too strong at the above dimensions, draw strength was 180 lb.
I started with a limb 2.25 ins. thick,I couldn’t split it, I had to saw it. I just kept shaving it to a usable strength. The old English records show mulberry as being second choice to Yew.
Hope this helps.

]]> http://wickedhowtos.com/index.php/2007/08/26/how-to-build-a-long-bow/comment-page-2/#comment-15104 nasredin Sun, 27 Jun 2010 06:40:01 +0000 http://wickedhowtos.com/index.php/2007/08/26/how-to-build-a-long-bow/#comment-15104 Good day all I need diamentions for steel bow (250 lb ) and easy way to make a trigger. Please help me if you do not mind. Thanks Good day all
I need diamentions for steel bow (250 lb ) and easy way to make a trigger.
Please help me if you do not mind.
Thanks

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