I want to learn to build longbows (laminated) what do i need to buy...... books videos tools
i need some advise on how to get started?
There are many things need from glass to power tools look at threeriversarchery.com
for book
Thomas,
Just keep looking around here, watch the build-alongs and this will give you and idea of what you need.
There is more than one way of doing it, c-clamps, spring-clamps, air hose ect.....
Start here
http://www.stickbow.com/FEATURES/BOWBUILDING/bowform.CFM
Then have a look here
http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=058711;p=1
Then keep watching and searching here.
Everything you need you can find here:
http://www.binghamprojects.com/features.htm
Start with a video and go from there. It will give you a good overview of the process and the materials and tools needed.
thanks
Also one of my favorite sites:
http://www.geocities.com/salampsio/glass1.htm
Mike