Hi All
I have a piece of fairly straight grained Ash about 4" x 2" x 7' which I would like to make into one or possibly 2 bows.
I was thinking probably best to make a flatbow, something along the lines of the Holmegaard bow. Mainly because if stone age man could make this I might have a fighting chance of getting it right .
But would an English longbow style be better?
The thing I'm really looking for help with is getting the correct size, and tapers to cut out the rough bow prior to tillering. Would 2" be too wide?
Any help gratefully received
Regards
Osprey
I have a piece of fairly straight grained Ash about 4" x 2" x 7' which I would like to make into one or possibly 2 bows.
I was thinking probably best to make a flatbow, something along the lines of the Holmegaard bow. Mainly because if stone age man could make this I might have a fighting chance of getting it right .
But would an English longbow style be better?
The thing I'm really looking for help with is getting the correct size, and tapers to cut out the rough bow prior to tillering. Would 2" be too wide?
Any help gratefully received
Regards
Osprey