Build fast and durable longbows made of Hazel, Maple, Ash, Elm and many other native wood species. You only need simple hand tools. Step-by-step longbow construction manual. No other book shows all the steps and techniques of bow making so detailed and with so many pictures. 346 pages with 438 high-resolution color photos teach you this ancient craft. Beginners will learn to choose the best bow wood and the advanced bowyer will benefit from the examination of the wood species. Never before published wood X-rays illustrate where the power of our bows is hidden. Interview with legendary bowyer Paul Comstock. Benefit from his 34 years of experience in bow building. Learn about the proper handling of the bowyer's tools and increase your work quality and working speed.weiterlesen