With over 300 step-by-step pictures, the Backyard Bowyer is geared for the beginning bowyer, backyard hobbyist, and anyone who has ever pondered building a wooden bow. Easy to read and follow steps go down to even the smallest detail in the design and construction of basic archery bows. Learn to craft fine wooden bows without huge investment in equipment and materials, and without being bound by location and limited workspace. Learn to construct: A classic target flat bow, an English Longbow suitable for hunting, and even your own strings and arrows for traditional and primitive archery.
With over 300 step-by-step pictures, the Backyard Bowyer is geared for the beginning bowyer, backyard hobbyist, and anyone who has ever pondered build...
Since the beginning of archery as a sport in America, archers have looked to easily obtained, quality wooden dowels as a source for arrow shafts. Times have changed, and while the quality of dowels has gone down, their use by beginning and do-it-yourself archers has never been higher. The Dowel Arrow Handbook is for those who wish to make their own arrows for target archery and hunting, while showing how to build arrows that are not only accurate, but safe to use.
Since the beginning of archery as a sport in America, archers have looked to easily obtained, quality wooden dowels as a source for arrow shafts. Time...
Archery is almost as old as mankind itself, manifesting in almost every culture and on almost every continent. It is in many ways our link to the past and the stepping stone into another age. It is one of the few ancient pastimes that are still relevant today. Yet nowadays, getting into the ancient sport of archery can be daunting for the average person with no experience or previous exposure to the subject. For many, the hefty price tags on modern bows or the seemingly impossible task of building a bow can be a surefire deterrent. Many do not want to pay the price of a decent bow to try...
Archery is almost as old as mankind itself, manifesting in almost every culture and on almost every continent. It is in many ways our link to the p...
"Almost all of the projects in this book are based off of the simple cobra knot. In the first chapter, we'll go over how to do the cobra knot and a few other basic things.
All of these braiding projects are fairly easy to do, and the materials are fairly easy to come by. Old backpacks and laptop/camera cases are great places to scrounge side-release buckles and other metal findings. Some craft and general supply stores also sell items like buckles, key rings, clasps, and other assorted items.
This book contains only a few possible things you can do with paracord, it is...
"Almost all of the projects in this book are based off of the simple cobra knot. In the first chapter, we'll go over how to do the cobra knot and a...
Whether it's out fishing, in the woods, at the range or even in the backyard, the sport of archery in all its forms can be fun and rewarding for all ages. In this day of mass production, the draw of being able to make something with your hands is greater than ever. PVC plumbing pipe, with its unique blend of qualities, offers both the experienced and beginner archer an opportunity to build their own dependable bows without any previous experience. Simple PVC Pipe Bows shows you how build a solidly performing bow with little in the way of equipment, work space, time and material...
Whether it's out fishing, in the woods, at the range or even in the backyard, the sport of archery in all its forms can be fun and rewarding for a...
"Almost all of the projects in this book are based off of the simple cobra knot. In the first chapter, we'll go over how to do the cobra knot and a few other basic things.
All of these braiding projects are fairly easy to do, and the materials are fairly easy to come by. Old backpacks and laptop/camera cases are great places to scrounge side-release buckles and other metal findings. Some craft and general supply stores also sell items like buckles, key rings, clasps, and other assorted items.
This book contains only a few possible things you can do with paracord, it is...
"Almost all of the projects in this book are based off of the simple cobra knot. In the first chapter, we'll go over how to do the cobra knot and a...
Archery is a great sport and many understand the benefits of taking a bow while camping, hiking or traveling. Yet if you need to travel by bus, foot, plane or bike, it can be very difficult to carry a full-sized bow and set of arrows with you. PVC plumbing pipe, while an unlikely bow material, allows for compact and effective take down bows to be made. With just a few simple techniques, a simple pipe can be transformed into a powerful and compact traditional bow that can easily fit in a pack or bag. Take-Down Archery will show you how to build your own bows, put together...
Archery is a great sport and many understand the benefits of taking a bow while camping, hiking or traveling. Yet if you need to travel by bus, fo...
Developed as a replacement for silk parachute lines in World War II, Paracord has since proven itself as a tough and reliable cord. It can be used to enhance the grip of knives and tools as well as be woven and knotted into standalone gear and accessories. With over 600 black and white pictures, All Wrapped Up In Paracord will guide you step by step through different wraps and projects perfect for the beginning paracordist. Learn to combine simple wraps and knots to create endless possible combinations to fit any project or situation. - Learn to tie eight simple wraps that...
Developed as a replacement for silk parachute lines in World War II, Paracord has since proven itself as a tough and reliable cord. It can be used...
As one of mankind's oldest weapons, there is something about the atlatl that just feels right. Whether on the river, in the woods or even in your own backyard, throwing with an atlatl can be fun and rewarding for all ages. With over 200 black and white pictures, Darts on Target shows you how to build your own atlatl using PVC pipe and other materials common to our modern world. With a unique blend of properties, PVC plumbing pipe offers both the experienced and novice atlatlist the opportunity to build solid and dependable atlatls without previous experience. PVC atlatls can be built...
As one of mankind's oldest weapons, there is something about the atlatl that just feels right. Whether on the river, in the woods or even in your own ...
Simple Knife making Welcome to Simple Knife Making I'm Nick, and I'll be your guide as we jump into some of the basics of making your own knives. Before we get started, here's a little bit about myself and how to get the most out of this book. I built my first knife over nine years ago. It was crude and extremely ugly, cut and ground from an old rusted butcher's knife. That knife was a bit of a stepping stone for me, a pivotal moment in my life. I had always loved the idea of building things with my hands, of creating beautiful and functional works of art. Yet I always felt as if...
Simple Knife making Welcome to Simple Knife Making I'm Nick, and I'll be your guide as we jump into some of the basics of making your own knives....
