Hi there all.
I am keen on making my own flatbow. A nice compact, DIY bow for fun in the garden.
I found these plans years ago (sure many others here have too):
http://www.vintageprojects.com/archery/flat-bow-plans.html
Anyone have any idea where I could get a wood blank from in the UK?
The plans talk about lemonwood , but not sure we get that over here?! It seems to be known as boxwood this way. I am sure traditional British and Western European bow woods would be suitable though.
Looks like I'd need just short of 6fts worth of wood.
Any ideas? Any info gratefully received.
GJC
I am keen on making my own flatbow. A nice compact, DIY bow for fun in the garden.
I found these plans years ago (sure many others here have too):
http://www.vintageprojects.com/archery/flat-bow-plans.html
Anyone have any idea where I could get a wood blank from in the UK?
The plans talk about lemonwood , but not sure we get that over here?! It seems to be known as boxwood this way. I am sure traditional British and Western European bow woods would be suitable though.
Looks like I'd need just short of 6fts worth of wood.
Any ideas? Any info gratefully received.
GJC