Need some help

[tommy36]

Hello guys i need some help finding some information, i just moved to england i am here for 4 years. it is hard to find lumber and shipping is expensive so i am looking to do some things from scratch. is there any build alongs on building arrows from cedar trees from scratch like cutting branches and from there. and is there a list of woods to build bows i was so used to just going to lowes or home depot but thats not the case any more. any information would be greatly appreciated.

[Bladepeek]

I think you will probably find things much the same as I found them in Germany. The guild system is still very prevalent in Europe as is the attitude that "making things" should be left to trained craftsmen.

Having said that, if you take the time to locate some people involved in bow/arrow making and cultivate a friendship with them, they will help you locate sources of supplies. You will probably also find that they are interested primarily in tournament shooting rather than hunting, simply because they can't bowhunt.

I did a google search for "arrow making UK" and found pages of stuff - most of it of little use to you as they are people offering for sale completed arrows or bows. Still, it's a place to start. If you can get involved in any archery clubs there, you may find some kindred spirits that are also interested in building their own stuff.

There are also members of Trad Gang located in France, Spain and probably Italy where bow hunting is allowed who can steer you to acquaintances in the UK.

Hopefully, some of them can help you out.

[KenH]

One place I've dealt with, as they had things I couldn't find here in the States.  Good folks to work with.  They are not "just" longbows, and they do have arrow making supplies

The Longbow Shop  
http://www.thelongbowshop.com

Unit 20, Price Street Business Centre
Price Street, Birkenhead CH41 4JQ, UK
0151 652 6653
Email- info@thelongbowshop.com

SATNAV users please input Arthur Street as the road and it will take you to the unit

Birkenhead, is where you get ferried to when you take the "Ferry 'Cross The Mersey" from Liverpool, as the 60s song by Gerry & the Pacemakers said.