Ozbow

Hi Nezwin, What epoxy do you use to laminate with or to glue a wood backing on? I did fine with the spotted gum board – against you advise I made it without backing…my bad… It popped a splinter on full draw 29” at about 45pls after six arrows…if I had a backing on I now would be working on my second...

IMG_20160504_193046.jpg Hi been away for a bit.. No this bow didn't make it far into the tiller process. Mostly my ignorance and Tasmanian black will not make a bow....me thinks... As you said...Lol I'm in the process of making the spotted gum bow I mentioned. It's going well at the moment. I'll po...

Rally nice looking bow – its fine looking like a movie bow - even better as it really works…
Hope the fix works.

That was a bit big but now i know...

Thanks Guys – will let you know how it goes…with some photo’s.
I just struggle with the upload of pic’s as the file size is usually to big…?

Would fiberglass work?

Okay so that didn’t work. Don’t know too much about bow making just yet …but after two attempts (got two sections out of the board I bought) I can make my first statement... You were absolutely 100% correct - Don’t use Tas-blackwood for a board bow…lol. I was taking my time and all went well on the ...

Here it is after it’s been cut to size (40x20x1850mm)

Hi Daryl – I'm in Adelaide, originally from South Africa. Australia is home now for the last four years and loving every moment! As we started over when landing here, budget and tools are almost non-existent. That’s why I’m starting with an easy board bow as it won’t break the bank and doesn’t requi...

Hi everyone
Started shooting some arrow's about six months ago and the bug got me real bad...
Want to start my own bow and will be doing a build along with "poorfolkbows"
Cannot find any red oak. Will Tasmanian black do as a first go?