Build alongs and stuff

Bows -n- Arrows

Red oak board bow build along This is a tutorial showing how to make a cheap bow with a minimum of tools. If you've never made a bow before, this is a good place to start.

English Longbow build-along This was my first attempt at an English longbow.

Another English longbow build-along This was my second attempt at an English longbow. I like this one better.

Bamboo-backed ipe bow build along I suppose the information in this one would be just as useful if the belly wood were Osage or bamboo.

Fiberglass laminated bow build along This is probably not the best build-along I've done, but it's better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.

Bamboo recurve build along

Singapore bamboo backed Osage recurve build along A guy in Singapore sent me some bamboo in exchange for me doing this build along.

How to dye a bamboo backed bow Two videos showing various techniques.

How to make a Flemish bowstring

How I make arrows This build-along did not go smoothly, but you may still be able to learn something, or just enjoy the adventure.

How to Make a Spine Tester This tutorial shows how to make a simple and inexpensive spine tester. It also goes into the difference between static and dynamic spine and how to estimate the proper spine for your bow. And it shows several other spine testers.

Bow woods This is a list of my opinion about various woods I've tried in bow limbs.

Why I hate purple heart

Finishes This is a list of my opinion about various finishes I've tried.

Glue These are my thoughts on various glues used in making bows and arrows, their advantages and disadvantages, and where to get them.

How to make a cheap and easy hot box

Backings

Reflections on band saws

How to take care of your bow

Frequently Asked Questions

Other Stuff

Violin build along This is my first violin and is posted more for your entertainment than for your education. Please keep that in mind.

How to make a wooden tankard This is a good thing to know if you're into renaissance festivals.

How to Make a Knife I put the whole thing on one page, so prepare to load 105 pictures.

Harry Potter and the Pie Maker This is my attempt at writing fan fiction. It's a cross over with Harry Potter, Pushing Daisies, Star Wars, and Doctor Who.

Philochristos. This is my Christian/philosophy blog.

Sambostuff This is my Instagram where I post pictures of my knives and stuff.