Hand-made bows

[Sanctus]

This is an idea I see everywhere that would not work for one simple reason: realism

The types of wood that make up the forests in-game are not suitable for making a bow, typically you need something like ash or yew (those two grow in the U.K. and not in Kentucky.) Hickory, maybe oak if your hardcore. otherwise your "bow" will just bend a little bit and snap.  However, pvc is an excellent bow making source as long as:

 

A: You use the right size and type.

 

B: You include the stuff that actually makes pvc, you know a bow.

 

and C: you don't seriously screw up and kill yourself.

 

There are two main types of pvc bows, the flattened bow, and the fiberglass rod bow.

The fiberglass rod bow you basically cut some fiberglass poles into the right lengths and shove them down the pvc pipe.  The flattened bow requires a heat source and a flattening bar (basically just a 2-by-4 with some stuff added on) and makes much better bows than fiberlgass rods will. I suppose you could use a plain pvc pipe but it will collapse after 2-3 shots.flattened bows have draw weights that range anywhere from

10-80 pounds (eighty is along the lines of an medieval english longbow). 

 

Sorry if this is hard to read I am pressed for time.

 

Source: I have done a ton of research on this stuff, and have made a few bows.

[Necromatic_Corgi]

I would rather come across a bow in a hunting cabin or store, It would feel more like a gift from god himself, Instead of being able to craft it right from the get go. good idea though

[migulao]

They are going to make it anyway, they posted it in ''aiming to please'' post

[ValueOfGravity]

This is the third post of bows i see on my life on this forum.

Why didn't we stick with CatGuitarist's thread again?