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Title: pyramid bows
Post by: jesse cales on May 15, 2009, 12:11:00 AM

i've got the itch to try making bows for me and my son.i really like the pyramid style.i have access to plenty of hickory boards.is it possible to make a pyramid style bow out of a hickory board?

Title: Re: pyramid bows
Post by: 2treks on May 15, 2009, 08:21:00 AM

Yes, very good ones.

Title: Re: pyramid bows
Post by: Dano on May 15, 2009, 02:05:00 PM

That's probably the best design for a hickory board.

Title: Re: pyramid bows
Post by: jesse cales on May 16, 2009, 10:21:00 AM

where could i find a set of plans?

Title: Re: pyramid bows
Post by: Dano on May 16, 2009, 11:16:00 AM

Check this out, I think it will help.

 http://paleoplanet69529.yuku.com/reply/213658#reply-213658

Title: Re: pyramid bows
Post by: jesse cales on May 16, 2009, 11:28:00 AM

thanks!