Make your own custom long bow for $10

[Gateholio]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REANOmz-Glk

[Sofa King]

bonus, it comes with free snow-camo.

[adriaticum]

Interesting, but ineffective.

[TheProvider]

You can make them better. Use different size wooden dowels inside the PVC to increase draw weight.

[Jagermeister]

http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/showthread.php?90253-Make-a-PVC-Bushbow

[HarryToolips]

Not bad.....

[Jager]

Check out 'backyardbowyer' on YouTube......many different designs, from take down models to a 100 lb crossbow.

[BuckNaked]

You can make them better. Use different size wooden dowels inside the PVC to increase draw weight.

fibreglass cb antennas maybe!?

[landphil]

Using sched 80 pvc instead of the sched 40 he used would increase the draw weight too, but you'd have to use a different approach to reinforce the ends for the string knotch. Glue unions cut down flush comes to mind, just not quite as streamlined.

I'd grab a saddle tee to make the arrow rest too, and attach it with just a couple dabs of cement.

[Jerry Potts]

I have made many better bows out of a piece of wood for zero dollars. I have made far better solid fibreglass bows for not much more than ten dollars worth of fibreglassing materials.

[Speratus]

http://poorfolkbows.com/oak.htm - Sam's Instructions if followed properly produce awesome bows!
Built a Red Oak Bow 45lbs @ 28" and it cost me $10.00
Built it in my apartment :)

[REMINGTON JIM]

http://poorfolkbows.com/oak.htm - Sam's Instructions if followed properly produce awesome bows!
Built a Red Oak Bow 45lbs @ 28" and it cost me $10.00
Built it in my apartment :)


Great info - something for a WINTER project this one ! Thks for sharing - :-D RJ

[machine932]

http://poorfolkbows.com/oak.htm - Sam's Instructions if followed properly produce awesome bows!
Built a Red Oak Bow 45lbs @ 28" and it cost me $10.00
Built it in my apartment :)
Post some photos please

I just started my project=) I'm using fiber cloth and epoxy instead of the ugly drywall tape hope it works?

[Gilmore]

Cool project to do with the kids!

[Speratus]

Fiber cloth should work. I backed mine with brown paper. Any type of wood glue or epoxy will strengthen the fibrous backing and keep the bow strong. I can't wait to hunt with it! It's awesome to shoot! Will post some pics later today or tomorrow.
Cheers!
D

[machine932]

Finished my first bow, 22# @30" took off too much material on the limbs.. but it shoot awesome I've started #2 45# I hope and will work on two for my kids will post pic next week. build one there fun easy and addictive..

[Speratus]

Machine what did you back it with? You'll be able to add a few pounds with a strong backing. Also how long was the bow? You could also shorten the length to increase draw weight.

[machine932]

I used fiber cloth and added it before I cut and shaped the board, I don't think more backing would add Lbs 70" shortening it would but I'm happy with it. hope the wife will use it. it shoots quite nice, I'm working on my 2nd.