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Crafting a Self Bow and Arrows from Raw Wood
Build a self bow and matched arrows from raw wood. A properly tillered bow launches arrows effectively at 15-25 meters. Links to cordage and flint knapping blueprints.
Erfahren
2-3 days (multiple sessions)
Anweisungen
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Select Stave
Select Stave
Straight hardwood: yew, ash, elm, or hickory. 150-170cm (ground to chin). Must be dry. The back (target side) = one continuous growth ring, never cut across grain. Avoid: pine, spruce (too soft).
Materialien für diesen Schritt:
Hardwood stave (150-170cm)1 Stück
Pine pitch glue1 Stab2
2
Shape & Nock
Shape & Nock
Mark 10cm handle at center. Taper limbs from handle to tips. D-shaped cross-section: flat back, rounded belly. Cut shallow string nocks at each tip.
Design
Cross-section diagram of bow stave showing flat back, rounded belly, taper profile
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Tiller
Tiller
String loosely, pull a few cm. Both limbs must bend evenly. Shave belly where stiff — tiny amounts only. Gradually increase draw. Target: 15-25kg draw weight.
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Bowstring
Bowstring
Reverse-wrap cord from strong plant fibers (see cordage blueprint). Wax with beeswax. 15cm shorter than bow for proper tension.
Materialien für diesen Schritt:
Strong cordage2 Meter5
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Arrow Shafts
Arrow Shafts
Straight shoots (dogwood, willow), 70-80cm, 8-10mm diameter. Peel, dry, straighten over coals. Cut nock at one end.
Materialien für diesen Schritt:
Arrow shoots6 Stück6
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Fletch & Point
Fletch & Point
3 split feathers per arrow, 10-12cm long, bound with sinew and pine pitch. Points: knapped flint, hardwood, or fire-hardened tips. Balance point 10-15% forward of center.
Materialien für diesen Schritt:
Hardwood stave (150-170cm)1 StückArrow shoots6 Stück
Feathers6 feathersPine pitch glue1 StabBenötigte Werkzeuge:
FireMaterialien
5- 1 StückPlatzhalter
- 6 StückPlatzhalter
- 2 MeterPlatzhalter
- 1 StabPlatzhalter
Required Equipment
Equipment this kind of build typically needs — buy from any maker below.
- CriticalHand Saw·
Portable Band Saw
Track-Mounted Chain Saw Quarry Cutter
Band Saw (9-inch, Benchtop)
Miter Box with Saw
Small Hand Saw
Jeweler's Saw - CriticalTape Measure·
Barrier Tape
Bias Tape
Finish Line Tape Dispenser
Measuring Tape 3m
Plumber's Tape (PTFE)
Measuring Tape (30m) - RecommendedChisel·
Thin Flat Chisel (10mm)
Cold Chisel (flat, 25mm)
Copper Chisel
Cold Chisel (pointed)
Chisel Set (Wood)
Steel Chisel - RecommendedClamps·
Injection Mold Clamp Kit
Parallel Clamp
Wheel Loader with Marble Clamp
C-Clamp
Utility Clamp (Burette/Flask)
Toggle Clamp Set (4 Types) - RecommendedDust Mask / Respirator·
Full-Face Gas Mask (ABEK multi-gas cartridge)
Dust Mask
Venetian Mask Blank (Papier-Mache)
Full-Face Respirator
Respirator Fit Test Kit
Respirator with Acid Gas Cartridge - RecommendedSafety Glasses·
Safety Sign (Caution/Warning)
Splash-Proof Safety Goggles
Reflective Safety Vest Kit (DIY)
Chemical Splash Goggles
Safety Netting for Rockfall
Steel-Toed Safety Boots - RecommendedSandpaper·
Sandpaper (120 Grit)
Sandpaper (1000 Grit)
Sandpaper (80 Grit)
Wet/Dry Sandpaper Pack (400-3000 Grit)
Sandpaper 220 Grit (Fine)
Sandpaper (320 Grit) - RecommendedWork Gloves·
Boxing Gloves (Training)
Leather Gauntlet Gloves
Cotton Gloves
Welding Gloves
Heavy-Duty Gloves
Leather Work Gloves - OptionalFire Extinguisher·
ABC Fire Extinguisher
Fire Extinguisher - OptionalFirst Aid Kit·
First Aid Kit
Mountain First Aid Kit (Altitude)
Workshop First Aid Kit
Bow Release Aid
You can swap these in
Can't get one of the materials? Swap it for an equivalent — these work just as well.
- Instead of Pine Pitch Glue, try:
Polyurethane Glue
Wood Glue
Super Glue
Rabbit Skin Glue (Granules)
Wood Glue (PVA, 1 Gallon)
Cyanoacrylate Super Glue (Medium Viscosity)
PVA Wood Glue
Hot Melt Glue Sticks - Instead of Arrow Shoots, try:
Fresh Longjing Tea Shoots - Instead of Hatchet, try:
Hatchet (Nata) - Instead of Strong Cordage, try:
Cordage - Instead of Hardwood Stave (150-170cm), try:
Bow Stave (Hickory, 72-inch)
Recommended for this build
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Forge Hammer (Cross-Peen)Frequently used with this build's materials
CharcoalFrequently used with this build's materials
Flint KnifeFrequently used with this build's materials
WaterFrequently used with this build's materials
Silicon Carbide GritFrequently used with this build's materials
Hardwood SaplingFrequently used with this build's materials
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