Stick and String: A Beginner's Guide to Building Laminated Fiberglass Longbows

REVISED AND UPDATEDStick and String takes the mystery out of building a fiberglass longbow. Written for the beginner, Stick and String, is an illustrated guide that breaks down the process of bow building into 22 easy-to-follow steps. Inside you will find: Information about bow design Materials list of tools and supplies you will need upfront Information about epoxies and how to use them safely Guidelines for selecting and grinding wood laminations Instructions on building forms, heat boxes, grinding jigs, and tillering sticks Instructions for making Flemish-twist and endless-loop bowstrings and string-making jigs A section on how to avoid and correct common problems Sample layup formulas so you don’t have to start from scratch Instructions on creating tough and beautiful finishes A layup checklist to make sure you don’t miss anything important Dozens of photos to illustrate important steps And much, much more! Most importantly, you will find a detailed 22-step process for building your laminated bow that eliminates the guesswork This book is a one-of-a-kind guide and reference tool intended to give you the necessary foundations in bow building techniques so you can build beautiful bows that will last a lifetime. Read more