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    Default DIY Bow

    In honor/disgust of July 1st, I share the bow making website I have been addicted to. This guy makes bows out of PVC that range from 15-70+ lbs for less that ten bucks! For $15 I have enough pipe for 8 bows. I did 2 longbows for the kids with a propane torch, and will be picking up a heat-gun this afternoon and ordering Dacron and string serving today to finish them out.

    http://backyardbowyer.com/

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    Thx for sharing, when my son gets older this will be a project for us.
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    Its been on my to do list to find bulk string.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wulf202 View Post
    Its been on my to do list to find bulk string.
    Flag Store in Aurora has bulk kite string? Up to #500

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wulf202 View Post
    Its been on my to do list to find bulk string.
    Price it and i'll take some off you.
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    Quote Originally Posted by wax_job View Post
    Flag Store in Aurora has bulk kite string? Up to #500
    Non stretching bow rated

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    String came in the mail yesterday. I'll have to learn how to twist it up in the car on the way to the in-laws in New Orleans.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wulf202 View Post
    Non stretching bow rated
    Gotchya

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    As info, here's a trusted source for archery products and string fiber.

    http://www.lancasterarchery.com/bow-...-material.html

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    Quote Originally Posted by XC700116 View Post
    As info, here's a trusted source for archery products and string fiber.

    http://www.lancasterarchery.com/bow-...-material.html
    Fair prices
    I've been frequenting
    3 Rivers Archery and Ye'Ole Alchery shop

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