Synopsis
REVISED AND UPDATED
Stick 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
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