Author Topic: why do you build bows? (Read 1856 times)

aric · « **on:** January 22, 2011, 10:31:00 AM »

just wondering why you guys build your own bows.

Pat B · « **Reply #1 on:** January 22, 2011, 10:41:00 AM »

It is an addiction I've had for years and just can't get that monkey off my back! d;^)
I actually started after getting frustrated with all the gadgets I had or thought I had to have with compound shooting. I wanted to simplify my hunting so I began building my own bows, arrows and anything else I needed. It is way easier to build than it is to spend hard earned money on and way more satisfying just knowing I can do it.

ranger 3 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 22, 2011, 10:47:00 AM »

Pat said it all

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #3 on:** January 22, 2011, 11:33:00 AM »

Because I love traditional archery and it just feels so good shooting a bow I've made from a tree. Plus everything Pat said.

Art B · « **Reply #4 on:** January 22, 2011, 11:38:00 AM »

Because I love arrows! Bows are just a necessary evil :D

hova · « **Reply #5 on:** January 22, 2011, 11:41:00 AM »

i started because i have an old wheelie bow that my old man gave me , and the cost of getting it into shape , and getting it all tuned , was just rediculous. even with sights on it , i was never able to use them to hit a target.

i also do it because i had a lot of free time with my accident , and i love having a hobby. the wife says im obsessed. shes probably right. i like to learn everything i can when i get into something.

that and i just feel that connection to the past that i never got with modern compounds or shotguns.

-hov

JamesV · « **Reply #6 on:** January 22, 2011, 11:46:00 AM »

I love tinkering in my shop. Being retired it gives me something to do that I enjoy. And I get to shoot the first arrow out of every bow I build.

James........................

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #7 on:** January 22, 2011, 12:09:00 PM »

Yupper James, that first arrow is always neat.

canopyboy · « **Reply #8 on:** January 22, 2011, 12:12:00 PM »

Grew up working with wood. When I got back into archery, it was just natural. It's a great feeling making shavings and working with the grain of the wood to make something that will launch an arrow nice and smooth.

Mt. Clemens Bowyer · « **Reply #9 on:** January 22, 2011, 01:19:00 PM »

Its one of the most fun, and rewarding hobbies out there. Creating something with your own hands, and seeing the arrow sink into the target after launching it, thats a history of thousands of years of Bowyers. John

KellyG · « **Reply #10 on:** January 22, 2011, 01:56:00 PM »

Once I get one built I will let you know!

DVSHUNTER · « **Reply #11 on:** January 22, 2011, 02:12:00 PM »

I really wanted a custom bow, but couldn't afford one, so I figured I make one. They don't get anymore custom than that.

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #12 on:** January 22, 2011, 02:34:00 PM »

LOL, just thought of another reason for bow building.

I need to justify my new $10,000.00 Bow Shop to the wife:)

KellyG · « **Reply #13 on:** January 22, 2011, 02:44:00 PM »

Once I get one built I will let you know!

Swissbow · « **Reply #14 on:** January 22, 2011, 02:45:00 PM »

Because I wanted to have a very unique bow. I love to work with wood and it's great to see how everything comes together to a beautiful bow.

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Andy

John Lipinski · « **Reply #15 on:** January 22, 2011, 02:51:00 PM »

At first, it was a woodshop project because I wanted to see if I could make one.

Now, an obsession.

H8nonCubs · « **Reply #16 on:** January 22, 2011, 02:54:00 PM »

Why not? Is the question you should be asking!

broketooth · « **Reply #17 on:** January 22, 2011, 02:54:00 PM »

i have always wanted to build my own primitive selfbow. i also have wanted my own 2 peice bow.i just finished what i have wanted and have already started on another one for a friend. there are several people i want to build bows for, just for the reason that they have stuck their necks out for me when they didn't have to. they know who they are. im also addicted to scraping on osage. but the freindship bows and the tg bow swap bow are the most important to me. i cant wait to see the looks on everyones face when they recieve their bows in the mail, granted this may take me some time , but its worth it. ruddy

Aznboi3644 · « **Reply #18 on:** January 22, 2011, 02:58:00 PM »

I've always had a love for building things.

Started out building custom subwoofer enclosures back in high school...that was the extent of my wood working...I loved being alone in the "shop" working...such peace of mind.

Then I wanted to hunt but I'm not spending hundreds maybe a thousand dollars on an inanimate hunk of metal with wheels and sights...might as well shoot a rifle.

My fetish for old school stuff sparked my wood bow making...and that feeds my need for wood working also.

Also the challenge of shooting a bent stick is thrilling...letting loose an arrow from a stickbow gives me a feeling nothing else can.

NTD · « **Reply #19 on:** January 22, 2011, 03:10:00 PM »

It's an addiction/obsession, I think men are made to produce something. Having a job that doesn't directly produce tangible results I find a lot of reward in building something and having a finished product.

I always feel when I try to explain it, it never adequately describes it, I truly think it's one of those things that if ya have to ask you wouldn't understand

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