Tools for bowmaking question
#1
I've decided that I've got to try my hand at making my own bow.
I've got various tools, but I'm sure not all I need to make a bow.
I know I've got all the files, rasps needed, so beyond that, what would be the top 2-3 tools needed?
Just bought a copy of the Bowyers Bible, but it hasn't arrived yet.
What is most needed, obviously a good scraper...any recommendations?
What is better to have a spokeshave or a drawknife?
I'll stop there for now.
Thanks,
I've got various tools, but I'm sure not all I need to make a bow.
I know I've got all the files, rasps needed, so beyond that, what would be the top 2-3 tools needed?
Just bought a copy of the Bowyers Bible, but it hasn't arrived yet.
What is most needed, obviously a good scraper...any recommendations?
What is better to have a spokeshave or a drawknife?
I'll stop there for now.
Thanks,
#3
Giant Nontypical
Joined: Feb 2003
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Well, I know the purists are going to be horrified, but one item I've found indespensible over the past few years, with arthritic hands and shoulders, has been a drum sander and combination disc sander/belt sander. Still have to use scrapers on the back to finish down to a single growth ring, but the power tools have really helped on finishing out the belly side of bows.




