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Traditional Bows

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Here naturalist John Rhyder tells us about the thinking processes behind the design of longbows and flatbows used by different cultures and communities throughout history. John also shows us how to work the tillering jig to check a bow is fit for purpose.
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I want a yew bow ….

mac2k2020

July 14, 2015

I have a 60" traditional wooden bow how long should I get the string? 57" 58" 59" ???

Lost Zoo

July 31, 2015

@Lost Zoo jk i don't know but i heard that it should be around three inches or more smaller

Colby Richardson

August 1, 2015

thank you

Lost Zoo

August 2, 2015

+mac2k2020 Then yew should do some research, maybe have a look through yewtube first. yew know, have a look about before yew make a final decision……… sorry, i had to 🙂 lol

40footgiantowl

February 17, 2016

With dragon arrows?

Tugboatt

April 9, 2016

VERY ENJOYABLE.

Gary Chynne

September 14, 2016

Beautiful collection of bows

J R's Place

October 2, 2016

Sweet video

Broseph Russell

December 22, 2016

I've heard from boweyers that the originals didn't have handles because it throws you off from the proper hand position. as you pretty much said.

Mørkets Sverd

January 4, 2017