April 7, 20179 yr So a side hobby that I've had for a little while is making bows. I'm at a pre freshmen level, as I've never made a wooden bow that didn't break (more than 10 attempts). It's mostly because I'm impatient as can be and bend it before it's ready. I have, though, made a decent number of bows out of pvc that perform decently well. Im positive that these bows can take down a deer and I actually spent the past bow season with one. I saw plenty of deer, but none came close enough(15 yards is the absolute max I'd try with one). Anyways, it's a fun side hobby, even though it drives the wife insane. Anyone else out there making bows?
April 7, 20179 yr Author A guy I used to work with woukd make them I was surprised how strong they was. It's a fun hobby. What did he make them out of?
April 7, 20179 yr Author You know Krumps has taught courses on primitive bow-making before, right? I actually did not know that! Any idea if he'll ever do it again?
April 7, 20179 yr I actually did not know that! Any idea if he'll ever do it again? I don't have a clue, honestly. If I remember correctly, there's some kind of primitive hunting/survival conference he goes to in like Michigan or Wisconsin, and that's where he teaches his bow making classes.
April 7, 20179 yr It's a fun hobby. What did he make them out of? Not sure I was in shocked that he could make them so good.
August 2, 20179 yr Author I'm sad to say one of my favs blew up on me today. I had shot it thousands of times. I guess the stress I. The center got the better of it. It was a weird combination of shock and embarrassment because other people we on the range. I was so lucky to come away unhurt. On a brighter note, my wife gave me the go ahead and I got myself a PSE nighthawk recurve for this upcoming archery season this afternoon!
August 2, 20179 yr Author I'd upload a picture of my exploded bow and new bow but the file is too big.
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