Faszination Selfbow Part 1 is the ideal standard work for everyone who wants to learn traditional wooden bow making or deepen their knowledge. On over 250 pages, Wolfgang Gailer shares his knowledge from more than 40 years of bowyer practice and guides beginners and experienced bowyers alike step by step on the way to their own selfbow. With Faszination Selfbow Part 1, Wolfgang Gailer opens the door to the fascinating world of traditional selfbow making. The book conveys, in a practical and understandable way, all the basics required to build a high-performance wooden bow from a single piece of wood. From the selection of the right wood, through the required tools and materials, to the individual work steps, the book guides the reader through the entire building process with numerous photos and sketches. In addition, topics such as arrow and string making, reinforcements as well as correct handling and care are covered in detail. Thanks to the understandable explanations, both beginners who want to build their first selfbow and experienced bowyers who want to expand their expertise and benefit from numerous practical tips of an experienced bowyer will profit.
Features
Ideal introduction to traditional selfbow making
Practical knowledge from over 40 years of bowyer experience
Step-by-step instructions with numerous photos and sketches
Understandable explanations for beginners and advanced readers
Comprehensive information on types of wood, tools and materials
Contains basics of arrow and string making
Valuable tips on handling and caring for selfbows
Historical background knowledge on traditional bow making
High-quality reference work for hobby and professional bowyers
Ideal companion for your first own selfbow project
Technical data
Product type: Specialist book
Title: Faszination Selfbow Part 1
Author: Wolfgang Gailer
Publisher: Vorderegger Verlag
Language: German
Publication date: 1 March 2016
Edition: First Edition
Number of pages: 250 pages
Content focus
History of the selfbow
Basics of traditional bow making
Wood selection
Tools and materials
Step-by-step building instructions
Arrow making
String making
Preventive reinforcements
Handling and care
Illustrations: Numerous photos and sketches
Scope of delivery
1x Specialist book Faszination Selfbow Part 1
Note A selfbow is a traditional bow made from a single piece of wood and has been one of the most original forms of the bow for thousands of years. Faszination Selfbow Part 1 not only conveys the necessary craft knowledge, but also explains the historical background and the connections between wood, construction and bow performance. This makes the book suitable both as an understandable introduction to traditional bow making and as a long-term reference for ambitious selfbow makers.
