Hey guys,
I've been building a few board bows and self bows here and there but would really like to build a laminated bow. Can anyone tell me what the price range would be to build one and what tools/materials i would need??Thanks for any help!!!
Adam
PM sent..
I think the last one piece longbow I built,buying pre tapered lams,glass and handle blank was 126 dollars.
Yes, around $100 is a good number to figure, as long as you don't get too fancy. Go here www.binghamprojects.com (http://www.binghamprojects.com) or call them. They have everything you need and are always helpful with advice.
-Brian
www.bowyersjournal.com (http://www.bowyersjournal.com)
You need a form. This includes a sheet or a 1/2 sheet) of plywood, some screws and some glue. I use the clamp style forms so I loaded up on clamps. Or you can use the fire-hose clamp method. Or, if it is a straight limbed bow you can use the string and wedge method. Then, once your form is done, buy the supplies. Brian has made many, many more bows than I have, but my numbers are always higher than $100, more along the lines of $150. First bow cost about 200-250, each additional bow cost less. Good luck, do a lot of searching here and on the web. My favorate site with a build along (besides here of course!) is http://www.geocities.com/salampsio/index.html
Mike
Hey Adam,
More than anything else, just be sure that you do it. I waited longer than I should've before making a bow because I thought there was going to be something really difficult about it. There isn't. I've said before that I don't think building a bow is hard, but building a really fancy beautiful bow isn't easy either.
Whatever KennyM sent you in his PM listen to it. I built a lam grinder after receiving a PM from him and recently finished my first R/D longbow made from lams I grinded myself. Very satisfying.
Stan
Stan,did we see that bow? :readit: :wavey:
Adam,
Do a search for "El Cheapo" in the subject line and you can see some build alongs I did for a basic, low budget TD longbow over the summer. Even a thread on the costs. And the bow works great....see?
(http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j87/SOS_321/PHTO0010.jpg)
Also, I think last year Traditional Bowhunter Mag did a great build along for a straight forward longbow.
Good luck, quite a thrill to kill a deer with a bow of your own making. Trust me, as of last Saturday, I know! Cheers.
Hey Kenny, I'll send ya some pics this weekend. Stan