Bow Making Supplies

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Bow Making Supplies

#1 Post by Rock Steady » Sat Dec 03, 2011 10:13 pm

If anyone can help it would be great.

My brother has decided he would like to start making bows and I was wondering is there a kit available that I could by locally for him for Christmas that could get him started on a basic bow. He is an accomplished wood worker and does very nice work and I think making bows would suit his mindset or drive him nuts :smile: .

If you have any ideas let me know, thanks.

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#2 Post by hazard » Sat Dec 03, 2011 10:34 pm

http://www.norsemanbows.com/

That about says it all

But John at
http://ausbow.com.au/ has always been helpull

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#3 Post by Gringa Bows » Sat Dec 03, 2011 10:44 pm

my very first bow was an Ausbow kit ,
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#4 Post by Stickbow Hunter » Sun Dec 04, 2011 1:42 pm

Not local but Howard Hill Archery or Bingham's are a couple of others.

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#5 Post by bigbob » Mon Dec 05, 2011 9:01 am

Only used binghams and john McDonald so far, and found the freight from US is a killer As an example to get just two strips clear glass would have cost $7o+ including freight from Binghams. Joh only supplies glass when ever he gets a big enough order but his prices are very reasonable. John Clarke's prices seem a little higher but I am not aware of freight costs within Australia which need to be added to listed prices.
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#6 Post by ppofandt » Mon Dec 05, 2011 11:00 am

I made myself a bow using an Ausbow kit. From personal experience I can recommend it as a starter.

My buildalong can be found:
http://www.ozbow.net/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=10025

I still shoot it today.
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#7 Post by Rock Steady » Mon Dec 05, 2011 6:43 pm

Thanks for information, I will order the gear tomorrow.

I will also recommend he comes here for advice from some the masters bowyer's :smile: .
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