Being too impatient to wait and try my bow when I had made a primitive arrow, I decided to try out the bow using one of my store-bought arrows. I noticed really quickly how much the arrow set to the side and at a wide trajectory compared to modern bows where the arrow sits on a rest and has a trajectory in line with the bow. The arrow made it's target and sunk in which was a great relief and very exciting to me. This means that I have a method for making a viable hunting tool should the need ever arise. After a few more arrows I had to call it quits because of other commitments, but not because the bow was lacking! I didn't expect a lot from my first handmade bow and am looking forward to making more of these in the future. It takes me back to being a child stringing up bendy sticks and pretending I was an indian. The process is rather therapeutic!
Thursday, April 24, 2008
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3 comments:
That is so awesome that it worked out great! You are the man joel. I am always excited to see what you whip up next! You need to take pictures and keep a inventions or creations journal. Maybe you already have. That would be cool to see all of the things you have made over the years! See you in 20 days!!!!
What a little warrior you are! Go Joel!
Well said.
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