Making a Bow String Jig Yesterday I stated making some needed bow strings. I made this jig. It’s small and made from scraps so it […]
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My First Self Arrows Shafts
My First Self Arrows This was my first attempt at making my own arrows. I made a jig for holding square stock to be planed […]
Continue readingDIY Mauser 30-06
I built this gun in 1996. It probably took me close to a year to complete but the experience was well worth the effort. Action […]
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Excerpt from http://www.stickbow.com/FEATURES/BOWBUILDING/tillering.CFM. Tiller is the difference between the upper limb and lower limbs measurements from the bowstring to the belly at the fadeouts. Bows […]
Continue readingStraightening a Warped Wood Bow
This will be my first post on my bow making experience. I finished this bow last fall. I started it about 35 years ago. […]
Continue reading3 Blanket Chest
This will be two Blanket chest that may double as toy boxes. I haven’t thought the whole thing through yet, but I have an idea […]
Continue readingDisplay case. The request is in.
So my wife has been putting together some pieces for a display case for some of her old crocks. We’ve found the pieces, now the […]
Continue readingWelcome to the Do It Yourself Site
We’ll Start with Some bow making. This was I finished in the fall. I started it about 30 years ago.
Continue readingA New Book – Catalog excerpts of Early American Blacksmith Forges & Tools
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Continue readingBladesmithing – My Starter Tools, Jigs and Supplies
Bladesmithing – My Starter Tools, Jigs and Supplies post any questions or comments on the forum One of the questions I’m sure you’ll ask is […]
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