A bamboo-backed bloodwood longbow that I’m working on. I found this gorgeous piece of deep red bloodwood at my local woodworking shop and I knew immediately that I had to teach that sucker how to bend. I’ll try to post prettier pics when it’s finished.
Bowpost? Bitch dont make me flex on you with some swordposting!
Also - are you making these? Awesome!
Yes, bow making is by #1 hobby and means of staying sane at the moment. Great way to keep the brain and hands occupied.
I love a good sword post. I had some swords as a kid, but they were just the cheap stainless steel replicas you find at renaissance fairs. I’d like to get into smithing someday and try making my own, but that’d be a no-go right now since my wife and I rent.
Great work OP. Ended up watching a load of youtube bowyer videos a few months back and a lot more work goes in to them than I'd have thought. Looks really nice, what draw weight?
Thank you! It is a long and complicated, albeit extremely relaxing process. This bow draws 60 lbs at about 28” currently, but I plan on tillering it out to about 29” since I have long arms.
I'm bringing in the Volcel Police, posting this is clearly incitement.
"Bloodwood"
That better apply +10 bleed damage to every shot.
I thought it would be the bow of a boat at first from the title, not bad though
