Fascination Selfbow - Part 1: For beginners and insiders - Book - Wolfgang Gailer

Fascination Selfbow - Part 1: For beginners and insiders - Book - Wolfgang Gailer

SKU: L41_9783950420401
Category: Books
28,00 €
incl. 7% VAT , plus shipping costs (Brief)
  • orderable
  • Delivery time: 1 - 3 Workdays  (DE - int. shipments may differ)
Piece
  • orderable
  • Delivery time: 1 - 3 Workdays  (DE - int. shipments may differ)

Description

Fascination Selfbow - Part 1: For beginners and insiders - Book - Wolfgang Gailer

The author's unreserved willingness to pass on his wide-ranging knowledge and 40 years of experience makes this book a treasure trove of hidden treasures. The reader is made to experience the fascination that emanates from historical bows and the desire to build a selfbow himself is awakened. Detailed picture sequences allow a direct look over the shoulders of an experienced bow maker. Comprehensive tips on handling, care and safety round off the first volume.

From the contents:

History
Historical epochs
History from the perspective of a bow maker

General conditions
What is a suitable selfbow?
The optimum arrow
Circle of friends
What is important for the instructions?

Equipment
Archery
Tools for the archer
Bowstring
Making a spliced string
Making a string with two ears
Arrows
Quiver
Useful additional equipment
Tools and materials
The most useful tools
Basic equipment to get started
Advanced equipment
Useful additional equipment

Tools and materials
Hand tools or machines?
Production of self-bow staves
Further procedure
The selection of staves
Evaluation criteria
Correct drying of the blank
32 steps to the first selfbow

Preventive reinforcements
Tempering cases

Handling and care
Basic rules for all self-bows
Things to note
Additional information for composite archwires


Paperback, 230 pages, ISBN 978-3-9504204-0-1

Characteristics

Shipping weight: 0,58 kg
Item weight: 0,40 kg

Reviews

Write the first review for this item and help others make a purchase decision!