http://wickedhowtos.com/index.php/2007/08/26/how-to-build-a-long-bow/ How to do weird stuff (and occasionally something useful)... Tue, 08 May 2012 23:19:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://wickedhowtos.com/index.php/2007/08/26/how-to-build-a-long-bow/comment-page-2/#comment-40372 jason Sat, 28 Apr 2012 17:36:06 +0000 http://wickedhowtos.com/index.php/2007/08/26/how-to-build-a-long-bow/#comment-40372 which side must the heart/core wood be on - the back or the belly? which side must the heart/core wood be on – the back or the belly?

]]> http://wickedhowtos.com/index.php/2007/08/26/how-to-build-a-long-bow/comment-page-2/#comment-40203 john Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:40:13 +0000 http://wickedhowtos.com/index.php/2007/08/26/how-to-build-a-long-bow/#comment-40203 is the poundage proportional to the power of the bow - the higher the poundage the stronger the bow? is the poundage proportional to the power of the bow – the higher the poundage the stronger the bow?

]]> http://wickedhowtos.com/index.php/2007/08/26/how-to-build-a-long-bow/comment-page-2/#comment-40160 Matt Sat, 17 Mar 2012 14:46:00 +0000 http://wickedhowtos.com/index.php/2007/08/26/how-to-build-a-long-bow/#comment-40160 Man you bet i want to make one of theese Babys ;) Man you bet i want to make one of theese Babys

]]> http://wickedhowtos.com/index.php/2007/08/26/how-to-build-a-long-bow/comment-page-2/#comment-39952 James Wed, 15 Feb 2012 06:18:26 +0000 http://wickedhowtos.com/index.php/2007/08/26/how-to-build-a-long-bow/#comment-39952 Can I get a bit more detailed diagram of the notches for the string on the bow? Thanks. Can I get a bit more detailed diagram of the notches for the string on the bow? Thanks.

]]> 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

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