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

 
9781953010278: Stick and String: A Beginner's Guide to Building Laminated Fiberglass Longbows

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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
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.

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