Things not archery related but?

[stringstretcher]

What tools or gadgets have you found that were never intended to use as a bow making tool, or anything related to archery, that really works.

There is  a thread on here now about hockey skates as scrapers.  Great Idea

I know that used jointer/planner blades work awesome as well as do a pair of scissors taken apart.

Ceramic insulators make great sharpening or honing tools as well as arrow straighteners.

What have you found you would like to share?

[SEMO_HUNTER]

My draw knife is made from an old lawn mower blade.

[scrub-buster]

I turned our wedding cake knife and server into  scrapers.

[fireball31]

you must have some big ones scrub-buster. I don't think I'd be willing to take my life into my own hands for a scraper.

[John Scifres]

CABINET scrapers?

Nicholson #49 and #50 PATTERN MAKERS rasps?

CHAINSAW files?

I don't use a single tool that was designed to make bows.  I have used many that were but none ever held my fancy like the tried and true above.

But, I think I know what you are getting at.  Old hand saws and bandsaw blades make great scrapers.  I have made draw knives from old files.  I used to use a surform rasp a lot.

[rainman]

Farriers rasp will really trim wood fast.

[Roy from Pa]

Take apart a good pair of scissors and use it as a scraper.

[scrub-buster]

Originally posted by fireball31:
you must have some big ones scrub-buster. I don't think I'd be willing to take my life into my own hands for a scraper.

I asked first.  Since neither one of us plan on getting married again she didn't care.

[k-hat]

don't know if this qualifies as "out there" enough, but i use a small block plane to take my boards down to profile.  Can get really close to the line and very str8!

[TroutGuide]

Small sledge hammer and a hatchet sure make spliting them down easier.  I want a froe.

[twitchstick]

Paper for backing.

[Lee Slikkers]

Any tips or thoughts on a cheap, DIY thickness scribe or marking tool for limb thickness?

Thanks~

[PEARL DRUMS]

Bench vise.....and some cool 1/4 x 1.5 x 4 medium-hard urethane sheets I snagged from work to pad clamps and vise jaws. They may be my best find yet.

[k-hat]

Limb thickness:  see the tool 4est uses in his buildalong.  

I WAS having a bad day, but i just picked up some more bowmaking tools AND a 50# fish scale for $5 at Wallyworld     Thot i was gonna have to spend a lot more than that!!

[SEMO_HUNTER]

One thing I forgot was my favorite scraper that doubles as a fillet knife.  

[Pat B]

My favorite thickness tool for wood bows are my fingers. I put the limb edge between my thumb and forefinger and move it down the limb or across the limb. Your fingers can feel differences your eyes can't see.

[Lee Slikkers]

Thanks Pat, I'll have to pick a set of those up sometime soon  

[Roy from Pa]

I have 4 eyes and still can't see it:)

[George Tsoukalas]

When Dad died in '89 he left me a bunch of tools. In particular, I use the surform he left me all the time for every bow. He also left me a old meat cleaver. Made a great scraper but now I use a Swedish push knife as a scraper. Jawge