Self made PVC bow (video tutorial)

[snakedoctor]

I was looking for other ways and ideas to make a self made long bow as my carving skills for such a feat suck and buying a nice fine one is not on the list of things for now)

I hope this is left up it does have power tools in it being used so....

How to Make a 60 lb PVC longbow for less than $10 - YouTube

Im going to try this in the coming weeks and if left up ill post it here!

 

[Keepntime]

Very well done!

 

[Offtrail]

That's a great project, well done, now I got to make me one. Any idea how long this bow will last?

 

[snakedoctor]

No and I have been looking for that! The video links to a blog where they built this. It however does not say!

I think it probably comes down to the fiberglass rod quality and how its stored (heat being the main factor ID think)

 

[Jon Foster]

Cool. But just like the PVC snowshoes, I have to question how well the PVC will hold up in cold/freezing conditions. We use our bows more often in cold weather during hunting season etc.

Jon.

 

[trentu]

Boys went to the hardware store so looks like they are going to build some of these for carp fishing rigs. Thanks for posting.