Stovie Jr shows how it's done...

[stovie]

As a prelude to getting the scouts to make their own bows, my son made his own under my supervision. Using the new Tonkin bamboo (boy is it strong!!!) all that was required was one 8ft length, reduced to 5ft, with the remaining 3 ft length lashed 1ft from each tip, and a six inch peice located for the handle.

Begining the lashing..

The completed 5ft bow..

detail of one limb, clearly showing the simple structure...

The handle with lashed fades..

In action..

Sighted..

Looking for New Years Day Dinner

He is very pleased with his efforts, and rightly so...After all the fancy christmas presents, he's had more fun from a couple of quids worth of wood and string...just goes to show....

 

[The Joker]

And so he should be looks great.

 

[Stuart]

nice bow! you must be very proud

any idea what the poundage is?

 

[stovie]

Approx 20lbs...

 

[Kepis]

Good on yer Stovie Jnr - Did he get New Years dinner?

 

[stovie]

Good on yer Stovie Jnr - Did he get New Years dinner?

Now that would be tellin'

 

[Pignut]

Good work fella!

Looks Brilliant!

 

[wolf]

where can you get that sort of bamboo?

 

[British Red]

Stovie,

Did you coat the binding with resin or similar (it looks that way in the pictures)

Nice job!

Red

 

[stovie]

where can you get that sort of bamboo?

I use BS Bamboo .

Not very cheap, but excellent quality

 

[stovie]

Stovie,

Did you coat the binding with resin or similar (it looks that way in the pictures)

Nice job!

Red

2-3 coats of laquer. Waterproofs and gives a nice finish.

 

[wolf]

I use BS Bamboo .

Not very cheap, but excellent quality

thanks stovie..

 

[stovie]

thanks stovie..

You're welcome Wolf

Stovie Jr.

 

[British Red]

2-3 coats of laquer. Waterproofs and gives a nice finish.

Thanks mate - I feel yet another project coming on in a couple of months - you may get a frantic "help" call though - I'm used to making my own rounds but not bows!!

Red