I want to make a bow and arow. were I can find the plans?

Question

I want to make a bow and arow. were I can find the plans?

Answer 1

It's spelled "ARROW"... and WHAT does making a Bow and Arrow have to do with BOATS and BOATING which is the subject of this string?

Answer 2

Look in out door crafts. I do not ever recall seeing unfinished bows or arrows in out door catalogs, just the one that you can change the heads on.

Answer 3

First of all, wrong forum.  Second of all, why do you need plans?  Find some hardwood, steam it to make it pliable, then  string with some form of string that won't stretch.  Tennis racket string works well.

Answer 4

Things You’ll Need:

Wood

String

Step1Look at and touch as many bows as you can. The first step in being able to successfully recreate something is to know the dimensions and intricacies of it fairly well. If you spend some time in a sporting goods store looking them over, you will be able to get design ideas and inspiration to make your own.

Step2Get a book and learn all that you can about the weapon. The designs are essentially the same but there are many different ways to craft them. Get a book and start reading for more information.

Step3Gather your materials. Choose the wood for the arrows and the bow. Also, get the materials you will need for the arrowheads, fletching and bow string.

Step4Find a suitable piece of wood and clean off any twigs so that you can begin to shape it. Work it along the natural curve with sandpaper or another woodworking tool. Work the wood until it is smooth and easily bends but is not weak. Also, cut a notch near each end of the wood for the bowstring to go through.

Step5Take the material you have selected for your bowstring and cut it to the proper length so that it provides the proper tension when you draw back on the bow.

Step6Make the arrows. Take a straight, lightweight stick and secure an arrowhead to the front of it. Cut three slots near the end of the shaft to insert your fletching to provide stability in flight. The straighter the shaft of the arrow, the straighter it will fly. Also remember to cut a notch into the back of the arrow for the string to go into.

  Hope this helps you some what. Good luck!







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