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Hickory Axe/Pick Handle Bow

Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2014 10:05 pm
by Tom Alker
Hey guys,
I was reading the bowyers bible and came across an interesting chapter. It stated you can make short bows out of hickory handles made for tools. I work at bunnings and had a look at the handles in our section and i was surprised to see how straight some of the pieces were. Can any of you guys give me any more info on them, such as difficulty to make and how they hold up being spliced together.

Thanks!

Re: Hickory Axe/Pick Handle Bow

Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2014 10:20 pm
by Stickbow Hunter
Hey Tom have a look at the thread two below this one. :mrgreen:

http://www.ozbow.net/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=14441

There have been other threads about the subject also. A search may bring them up.

Jeff

Re: Hickory Axe/Pick Handle Bow

Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2014 10:27 pm
by Tom Alker
Perfect just what i was looking for, Thanks Jeff!