Quote Originally Posted by KiltedSurveyor View Post
When I have the time, I too enjoy archery. In accordance with the do it yourself spirit of so many on this forum, I also make my equipment. As a matter of fact, I took the first deer I ever got with a bow I made myself. If you have the interest in more "primitive" gear, may I suggest "The Traditional Bowyers Bible" series of books by the Bois D'Arc press (www.boisdarcpress.com)? The satisfaction of using your own handmade gear exponentially increases the enjoyment of the sport.
Thanks, I'll be sure to pick up a copy. I probably won't make my own bow for a while, as i'm in the process of building a basic forge. This summer I hope to forge some basic railway spike knives (best place to start for amateurs ), and eventually work up to making my own arrow heads and swords.