How To Make A Hunting Bow With Pictures

62 inches (160 cm) section of 3⁄4 inch (1. 9 cm) PVC pipe 12 inches (30 cm) section of 1 inch (2. 5 cm) PVC 2–4 inches (5. 1–10. 2 cm) sections of 1⁄2 inch (1. 3 cm) PVC pipe 2–4 inches (5. 1–10. 2 cm) of PVC pipe end caps (optional) 62 inches (160 cm) of 550 paracord 1⁄2 inch (1. 3 cm) thick Saw Rubber mallet Electrical tape Tape measure Paint

Face the side with the cut on the outside of the bow away from where the string will be. This is important because when you bend the bow during use, the cut may open and close. If the cut is facing the wrong side, it may pinch your fingers or rip the tape.

Seal off the ends with a flame. You can use a lighter or a match to lightly burn each end of the paracord. This will keep the ends from fraying.

Follow the directions on the label for the paint you decide to use.

Hand axe Machete Draw knife Wood rasp Carpenters pencil Tape measure Straight edge Bow string

Check to see if the bow can bend into a semi circle. If the wood refuses to bend with ease, scrape away more wood to weaken the limb.