I have been making bows for approximately 10 years. My bows are made by hand, and I make approximately 1800 bows a year of many varied types. I make bows for the Hunter, Target Shooter, or Reenactor.
Bows are made from the finest woods available including Osage Orange (Bois d'Arc), Hickory, Pecan, Oak, and other woods depending upon availability. I use American Bamboo for bow backing as well as Deer and Elk sinew when requested. In an effort to reduce costs, most bows are sold "unfinished". This means that they have only two or three coats of wood oil on them to protect the wood from moisture, but no final finish. They also do not come with leather on the handle nor an arrow rest. Finished bows with leather arrows rests are available but at an additional charge.
Fully finished bows are availble at an additional charge of $15.00 per bow. This finish includes a full wood finish on the bow of 10 hand rubbed coats of Tongue Oil, plus leather handle with arrow rest (be sure to specify right or left handed when ordering). Shipping costs are extra on ALL bows.
Also, you must state the draw length and pull poundage your want when ordering a bow. If you do not know your draw length, place a yard stick in the center of your chest and reach out with both of your hands, fingers extended. The longest you can reach out is normally your draw length. The average is usually 28 inches for Men and 27 inches for Women. The poundage or draw weight of the bow for Target Shooting is usually 40-45 lbs for Men and 30-35 lbs for Women. But this is a personal preferance. Some Men like a lighter pull and some women prefer more. If you plan on hunting with your bow, however, you need to check with your State Division of Wildlife to make sure you get a bow with a strong enough poundage to be legal to hunt with in your state.
Once you have determined your draw length and the poundage pull you want, I will be able to make the right bow for you.
SPECIAL NOTE: ALL bows come with an artificial string and stringing instructions. Also, they come with a replacement price warrantee. If the bow breaks for any reason, even if you run
over it with your car or your dog chews off the end of it, the bow will be replaced for a small fee. Should that occur, I will need for you to send just the handle section and tell me what length and poundage
replacement bow you need, and I will get your replacement bow on the way to you. Osage Orange (Bois d'Arc) wood naturally has some character (imperfections, flaws, and/or an occasional knot hole) to it.
I strive to make the bows made from Osage Orange as straight as possible, however, some twist or an occasional knot hole is common in this wood. If you
would like me to make your bow out of wood with a lot of character, please specify as no two of these bows are alike.
Board Bow Oak Wood
| Up To 18" | Up To 50lbs | $25.00 |
| Up to 22" | Up To 50lbs | $30.00 |
| Up to 27" | Up To 50lbs | $40.00 |
| Up to 29" | Up To 50lbs | $45.00 |
| Up to 33" | Up To 50lbs | $50.00 |
Hickory, Pecan Wood
| Up To 18" | Up To 60lbs | $25.00 |
| Up to 22" | Up To 60lbs | $30.00 |
| Up to 27" | Up To 60lbs | $50.00 |
| Up to 29" | Up To 60lbs | $60.00 |
| Up to 33" | Up To 60lbs | $65.00 |
Osage Orange (Bois d'Arc)
| Up To 13" | Up To 70lbs | $35.00 |
| Up To 18" | Up To 70lbs | $50.00 |
| Up to 22" | Up To 70lbs | $60.00 |
| Up to 27" | Up To 70lbs | $80.00 |
| Up to 29" | Up To 70lbs | $100.00 |
| Up to 33" | Up To 70lbs | $120.00 |
Bamboo Backed Osage Orange (Bois d'Arc)
| Up to 24" | Up To 55lbs | $80.00 |
| Up to 27" | Up To 55lbs | $125.00 |
| Up to 30" | Up To 55lbs | $150.00 |
Bamboo Backed Hickory, Pecan Wood
| Up to 24" | Up To 65lbs | $100.00 |
| Up to 27" | Up To 65lbs | $125.00 |
| Up to 30" | Up To 65lbs | $150.00 |
Bow Extras
To Sinew Back any Bow - Add $35.00
To Rawhide Back any Bow - Add $30.00
To Rattlesnake Back any Bow Under 22" Draw - Add $30.00
To Rattlesnake Back any Bow with 22" Draw or More - Add $45.00
To Whipsnake Back any Bow - Add $30.00 (Colors available are Black, Brown, Maroon, Dark Green)
To Lizard Back any Bow - Add $30.00 (Lizard is White but can be died any color)
To Recurve any Bow - Add $35.00
To Reflex the Handle of any Bow - Add $30.00
Any Combination of the Above may be put together, i.e., a Sinew Backed Recurved Bow - Add $65.00 to the price of the Bow.
Extra Bow Stings - $5.00 each.
Want something unfinished and not shootable just to hang on your wall. Then I can help you there too. A six foot long board bows for your wall are only $8.00 each.
Arrows
Portorford Cedar Arrows up to 28" Draw, i.e. cut to your Draw Length: 6 Arrows & Quiver - $25.00
Single Arrows - $5.00
Special Note: All Arrows come with Field Tips, Plastic Knocks and Feathers.
Light Weight Board Bows under 30lbs - $35.00 each
Both Retail and Wholesale sales welcome. Wholesalers, minimum order is 5 bows. E-mail us for quantity and prices.
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