Bundle Bow.

[TeeDee]

Anyone made a Bundlebow before?

Saw some footage of one the other day and looks like a good return for relatively little effort or skill.

http://www.primitiveways.com/bow_and_arrow.html

 

[caliban]

The second bamboo bundle bow looks like it packs some decent power. This guy also has a how to video on Youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzchNUkecco&feature=channel

 

[Colin.W]

I guess it works in the same way as leaf springs to even out the load and produce an even bend rather that just bending in the middle

 

[TeeDee]

I guess it works in the same way as leaf springs to even out the load and produce an even bend rather that just bending in the middle

I think your right on the money.
Lot less time and effort ( and skill ) then fashioning the real thing i guess.

 

[Rob]

It is surprising what you end up with. Usually around 30-40lbs with 6 sensible bamboo canes.

 

[stovie]

Made this one some time ago...
my boy looks nothing like that anymore...ahhh...cute

bundle taped

I then went on to lash the whole bow and varnish. Adds nothing to performance but nice finish

In action

 

[TeeDee]

Stovie, How did the bow function in action ?

 

[stovie]

I have made many bundle bows from Tonkin canes, and they perform very well. They are not toys, and the scouts use them for target practice and cloutin'. The draw weight varies from 20 - 40# depending on number of canes, thickness and draw length.