The book that got the author started in bow making. Magazine and Website: Traditional Bowhunter. A go-to source for traditional bowhunting stories and information. Read Next: The Best Recurve and Long ...

How To Make A BOW and ARROW woodworking video by Chop With Chris shows step by step how to make a primitive, hand made bow and arrow using no ELECTRICAL power tools. Thank you.

Making the Bow. Step 1. Choose wood wisely. The basis for any good bow is choosing the right wood. You’ll want to use hard woods such as hickory, oak, and maple.

To make your bow string, tie loops into both ends of the 550 cord, using bowline knots or a similar fastening. The string should be 2 inches shorter than the bow length.