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bamboo bow

Post by shadowsabhi » Sun Apr 03, 2011 12:12 pm

hi friends and fellow ifgn's .i need to know how to make an bamboo bow as i am ready to make one . :cheers: :cheers: :cheering: :cheering: :cheering: :stupid:
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Re: bamboo bow

Post by hvj1 » Sun Apr 03, 2011 12:36 pm

Hi Shadowsabhi,
I like your enthusiasm, all you have to do is google for "how to make a bamboo bow?" and you will be directed to several sites which can help you with drawing and accompanied instructions. Hope to see you succeed and happy.
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Re: bamboo bow

Post by cottage cheese » Sun Apr 03, 2011 12:39 pm

well...get a strip of bamboo...string it up and you're good to go... :)
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Re: bamboo bow

Post by shadowsabhi » Sun Apr 03, 2011 9:45 pm

cottage cheese : i need you number please for gods sake pm me i am in need of few things please pm me please :cry: :(
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Re: bamboo bow

Post by Priyan » Sun Apr 03, 2011 10:37 pm

I'm making one too but can't figure out what to use as a bow string. Could anyone help me here please?
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Re: bamboo bow

Post by veejosh » Mon Apr 04, 2011 9:01 am

Priyan wrote:I'm making one too but can't figure out what to use as a bow string. Could anyone help me here please?
I use thew strings from the V-belts. If you need it send me a PM. I stay not far from Jorhat.

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Re: bamboo bow

Post by nagarifle » Mon Apr 04, 2011 5:05 pm

use nickr elestics
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Re: bamboo bow

Post by shadowsabhi » Mon Apr 04, 2011 8:01 pm

i too need to know wht to use as a string please post picturs so that i get an good idea . sorry naga i couldint get wht you were saying please post picz
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Re: bamboo bow

Post by cottage cheese » Mon Apr 04, 2011 8:14 pm

shadowsabhi wrote:i too need to know wht to use as a string please post picturs so that i get an good idea . sorry naga i couldint get wht you were saying please post picz
Naga meant elastic from this ... http://www.shopmania.com/shopping~onlin ... 75720.html
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Re: bamboo bow

Post by shadowsabhi » Mon Apr 04, 2011 8:40 pm

he he he cottage how can this be used ?
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Re: bamboo bow

Post by target shooter » Mon Apr 04, 2011 8:57 pm

Priyan wrote:I'm making one too but can't figure out what to use as a bow string. Could anyone help me here please?
hey buddy,
Cane strip, the outer.

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