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Archery ~ Bow
& Atlatl Making
Essential Materials and Tools
Osage Staves & Slats,
Bamboo, Shinto Rasps, B-50 Bow String,
Draw Knives, Scrapers, Nock Files, Glues and More!
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Regarding
SHOPPING CART BUTTONS on our website:
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only allows us a single pricing table to calculate shipping costs.
In some cases, we may need to refund over payment and that will be noted
on yoru invoice. If the overcharge is over $1, we refund it to you
(or hold as credit if you request that.)
In other cases, we
may need to request addittional payment because of package length.
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Shipping is according to packaged weight and your zip code.
We charge actual shipping plus $1 on most products. Glue, staves,
and bamboo have a handling/packaging charge of $2 in addition to actual
shippinng.
We're glad to combine multiple items to save you money!
In some cases, several items may be shipped with no increased cost to you. |
PLEASE NOTE: Pictures are only a representation of our stock.
You will not be receiving the exact item shown.
Also, ALL dimensions are approximate and will vary from item to item somewhat.
Colors may vary. |
All
prices are subject to change without notice.
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NOTE: We only put the shopping
cart on items that are always available and not unique like a stave which can
vary greatly in size, quality, weight, etc. |
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Bow
& Atlatl Making - Basic Essential Materials
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Top
quality materials from experienced Ozark bowyers.
We are
proud to offer top quality blanks for your bow
making. |
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Premium Osage Bow staves or "splits"
Seasoned Osage wood, often called Osage Orange,
Hedge or Bois D'Ark by the
locals here in the Ozarks. This
is one of the most popular and strongest of bow woods. Make a bow to
last a life time! Straight Osage Orange which is free of excessive knots
and twists is very hard to come by. We offer seasoned staves of good
quality.
We are currently have staves
available. Click here to go to the list page We also have beautiful
Pignut Hickory bow blanks ~ ideal for the beginner or the guy in a
hurry!
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~ We carry select
bow slats & risers ~
$35 for set of one slat with riser.
Making a laminated
bow? Use one of these Osage Orange slats for your base. Powerful wood, seasoned and
clear of troublesome knots or twist. Included, matching riser for
handle. Bamboo backing slats available below. Size is
approximately 72" x 1-3/4" x 3/4". These are
sawed, not planed.
For USPS shipping, we
will need your zip code. |
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~ Bamboo
slats for backing ~
Bows made from Osage Orange and
backed with high quality bamboo are
excellent for serious hunters.
Our bamboo slats have tough
power fibers to make some of the fastest shooting bows you've ever seen!
These slats have long distances between nodes (from 12" - 14")
which makes it easier to lay out your design.
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Order
bamboo slats as follows. We ship Priority Mail with insurance
& delivery confirmation.
To
quote exact shipping, we'll need your zip code.
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Below, glue up example...bamboo on Osage. |
One way of doing a reflex/de-flex bamboo
laminated bow. |
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Bow String Thread - B50 Waxed Polyester - $10.99
Colors: black, white, red, blue, green, yellow, bronze, & brown.
Hand twist your
own bow string with top quality waxed threads. Choose from:
$6.00
priority mail shipping from one to three spools.
Also new combo colors, inquire!
BEESWAX - $2.50 with order, $2.99 alone.
Serving Thread - - $6.99
Colors: black
$3.00
boxed first class mail shipping from one to six spools.
$6.00
priority mail shipping from one to six spools.
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Thread Server - - $12.99
Out of Stock ~
We do have some new servers coming in soon. We *hope* they will be
as nice as these were!
Bjorn Bengtson Server, made in Sweden.
Simply the best! Tired of dropping your spool and having the thread
twist up in knots? Annoyed with cheapie sheet metal thread servers
that cut your thread? This is the best, the cat's meow, the tool you
need to serve your bow strings!
$3.00 boxed
first class mail shipping.
$6.00
priority mail shipping.
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Bow
& Atlatl Making - Basic Essential Tools
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Top
quality tools recommended by experienced Ozark bowyers.
Consider
using the very best of tools! |
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SHINTO®
RASPS
Highly recommended by Jim Spears for bow
making. These great rasps have a rough side and a fine side.
The rough side removes material very quickly and the rasp is
self-cleaning; i.e., it doesn't "load up!" The blades are make of a
special tempered steel for very long life.
Here's what Shinto says about these saw rasps:
-Made of special alloyed steel
-Good for ferrous and non-ferrous metals, wood, veneer, laminates,
soft-plastics, gypsum board, etc.
-Marvelous abrasive power obtainable.
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Shinto 01 |
Shinto 02 |
Planer Shinto Rasp |
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9" rasp length |
11" rasp length |
10" rasp length |
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$20.99 |
$28.99 |
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knappers on the go. Works tough Osage, tough antler or horn easily. Long
enough for a good stroke but short enough to fit in your kit. |
Super bowyer tool and
general wood working projects. Works all kinds of wood and
horn/antler easily. The extra length gives a nice continuous
stroke. |
A favorite for bowyers and
wood workers alike. The dual knob system gives precision control
and guidance of pressure strokes. Especially good for flat wood
laminates. Blade detaches to flip for rough/fine cutting.
(Also, replacement blades are available for $18.99)
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Swedish Draw Knife $24.99
Very popular
knife for all types of wood...from precision bowyering (is that a word?)
to split white oak basket making to all sorts of crafting and carving wood
projects. It is wonderfully sharp. The double bevel is easy to
control. Polished carbon steel blade is about 4.5" x 1".
Overall length 14".
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Swedish Draw Knife $26.99
Very popular
knife for all types of wood...from precision bowyering (is that a word?)
to split white oak basket making to all sorts of crafting and carving wood
projects. The TriFlex Swedish steel blade is wonderfully sharp and
very strong. The double bevel is easy to
control. Polished carbon steel blade is about 4 x 1". Overall length
14".
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String Nock Files /
Bacho Sandvik |
Hard find, precious to have!
It's important to use the best and most precise files, particularly when
making fast bows such as the bamboo backed osage bow. These are 3mm 4" files.
High quality Norwegian Sandvik.
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$7.98 |
File 01 - bastard
cut (course)
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$8.44 |
File 02 - second
cut (medium)
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$8.66 |
File 03 - finish
cut (fine) |
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$23.99 |
File Set - (all 3 of
the above) |
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Sandvik
Scrapers - Indispensable bow making tool! |
Simply the best! Discriminating
bowyers prefer Sandvik temper over Sheffield and other lesser
brands. High quality Swedish made.
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$8.25 |
Scraper 01 - 2.5" x 6" x 0.8mm
(preferred)
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$8.77 |
Scraper 02 - 2.5" x 5" x 0.6mm
(great for tight areas requiring more flex)
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$15.99 |
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Both! |
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URAC-185™
Resin Adhesive |
Experienced bowyers depend on URAC-185 for flawless bonding, flexibility
in all weather, and easy application. We personally prefer URAC. Shipping per weight.
Regarding shipping cost,
because of the weight of this product, if you are not charged
enough shipping cost, we will bill you additionally. We
charge actual shipping plus $2 packaging to ship the glues. |
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Pint with hardner
$12.00 |
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Quart with hardner
$21.00 |
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Smooth-On
EA-40™ Adhesive |
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Regarding shipping cost, because
of the weight of this product, if you are not charged
enough shipping cost, we will bill you additionally.
We charge actual shipping plus $2 packaging to ship the
glues. (Will not exceed $11.60 for Pints or
Quarts). |
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Pint Set of A+B
$27.78 |
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Quart
Set of A+B
$48.56 |
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Note, we do not stock the
Gallon
Sets of A+B.
If you need a gallon set, we will have to get a quote
for you. Please email and allow a few days for us
to do that. |
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Smooth-On "Military Grade"
Epoxy Adhesives
Smooth-on has been manufacturing adhesives
since 1895. They continue to be the choice of all branches of the
U.S. Military, every major airline and auto manufacturer in the
world, and many other major industrial manufacturing and repair
operations. Our most popular for bow makers laminations is:
EA-40™
clear epoxy adhesive can be readily spread into thin films that are
almost transparent after curing. It has become a standard material
for most bowmakers who use EA-40 to laminate their bows. Many other
industrial applications are possible as well, particularly where an
inconspicuous glue line is desired. EA-40 cures sufficiently in 24
hours to provide good mechanical and electrical properties. In
addition to use in bonding and encapsulating electrical components,
EA-40 is used in the assembly of glass, ceramics and hard plastics,
and can also be used as a non-shrinking wood glue with excellent
gap-filling capabilities.
EA-40 Applications
Jewelry for manufacturing and stone setting. Inconspicuous
glue line for assembly of ceramics, glass, hard plastics and rigid
foam parts. Bonding and insulating electrical components.
The industry standard for bow makers.
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EA-40™
Epoxy Adhesive
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EA-40™ Clear
Epoxy is an unfilled low-viscosity epoxy adhesive that can be spread
easily in thin films that are almost transparent after curing.
EA-40 has a fairly long pot life and cures in 24 hours at room
temperature to provide good mechanical and electrical properties.
Mix ratio is 1:1 by volume. When mixed 2A:1B by volume, EA-40 will
achieve greater heat resistance and improved physical properties. |
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EA-40™
is versatile and can be used for many different assembly and
repair applications ranging from electrical potting to jewelry
assembly to repairing plumbing fixtures. Bow makers have come to
know EA-40 as a tremendous laminating resin. EA-40 provides highly
moisture resistant bonds meeting the performance requirements for
Federal Specification MMM-A-188, Type III.
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This page updated April 23, 2008
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