I'm looking to buy a selfbow and I'm interested in finding a reputable bowyer, any suggestions ?
i would talk to mr pat brennen, eric krewson, john strunk from spirit bows,there are a number of other self bowyers here at tg who also might be able to help you outin building you a bow go to the bowyers bench and ask around :campfire:
Don't forget Ted Fry at Raptor Archery. I bought an Osage bow from Ted about 10 years ago and it still shoots great. I think he's a sponsor here too.
Arvin Weaver out of Austin makes a fine osage selfbow..he can be reached via Bob Sarrels
Wingnut at Dryad makes a fine osage stick and is a sponsor.
I make em but don't sell em. I believe you should make your own. I like to ask folks, "Which part of self bow don't you understand?"
Eric Krewson
Thanks guys for the vote of confidence but I am taking a break from bow building for a month or two. My focus now is teaching the craft to other people. I had some great guys come by last week and work in my shop. I expect them back on any days I have available.
Randy Clark put in 8 hours on Tuesday and Bill Sheppard worked 10 hours on Thursday. These guys really want to learn how to make bow and I enjoyed teaching them. Both drove a long distance to get here.
I have a Ted Fry bow that I got last year that is becoming my favorite and probably my elk hunting stick this year. Might give Raptor Archery a look.
J. D. Jones at Genesis Selfbows.
All the people mentioned above make good selfbows, I would add Mike Yancy and Mark Baker to the list.
Like Shaun, I make selfbows but do not sell them.
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J. D. Jones at Genesis Selfbows.
Excellent choice. Beautiful bows.
Owl bows Or Baker Bows I own one of each and they are asweome shooting bows!
I recently gotta Dryad Hunter.... :thumbsup:
She's plain, simple, and shoots great. It seems faster than any of my other bows, but haven't chrono'd any.
I think these bows are overlooked by many but they do perform, and very well. Give'em a try. :archer:
Steve Gardner, don't know if he is here but goes by Badger on just about any forum I have seen him on. I've heard a lot of good about his work.
I know a fellow on one of the other forums traded him some hickory staves for a boo backed osage that was real nice, so I have a feeling he might be game to make one. He normally keeps himself busy making selfbows for flight shooting.
Build your own,its not that hard.There's a wealth of information available on the net,the Boyers Bench forum here has much information and fine folks willing to walk you through it. Building your own bows adds a whole new prospective to traditional archery,be forewarned, building self bows is highly addictive and habit forming.PM me if I can help