I made myself two new bow drill bows today whilst i was up the woods, i necessarily need them, but it's always nice to have a few in reserve.
The two pictured are made from the same Hazel branch but offer totally different styles, one being a straight bow where i have thinned the wood down, the other utilises the natural curve of the Hazel, which i will use as a handle, as you can see they have been debarked and when I've carved them a little more at home, I'll put them in the boot of the car to dry out, i might reduce the thickness of the curved one slightly as it's a bit thick in places, but i shall retain the natural shape of it.
Excellent work. I think it is important to put a bit of work into the bow. Its the one peice of the set that lasts and dosnt get consumed.
ReplyDeleteI agree, the bow is often the most over looked part of the set, mind you my all time favourite bow, is just a bent piece of hazel that ive used for years.
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