Traditional Bowyer's Bible, Volume 4
Reviews (59)
Bowyer's Bible is an apt name for this set.
These volumes can be expensive... But you get what you pay for, I assure you. The set goes over everything you would need to know. However, you won't fully understand what this book is talking about until you start covering your work space floor with wood shavings. My advice is read the section you want are about to tackle. As you read just know that whatever you don't understand is something you probably won't understand until you get your hands dirty. After you tackle that part of the process, go back and re-read the section. You will have all sorts of little light bulbs going off. This is used more as a reference for bowyering, not a read it once and you are good to go. You will learn something almost every time you read over this. So read it, try it, read it again. These volumes also have extensive sections on different styles of bows and arrows through different era's and cultures. Some of these bows will blow your mind, but also seeing all these different styles helps to build your confidence in making your own bow. There are so many types and styles you feel less likely to screw up, because if your bow doesn't come out the way you wanted it to, it most likely came out in a way that one culture or another used for centuries. If you are serious about wanting to be a bowyer at any level, take the plunge and get the set. You won't regret it.
Traditional bowyers bible
great product...the whole series has been awesome. From tree to finished bow with a bit of knowledge collected from actual bowyers and native peoples. Must have collection for traditional archery practitioners
The entire series is invaluable for the bowyer.
Terrific articles and revisiting of some prior topics.
great
awesome set of books for anyone interested in traditional archery, either shooting, making equipment, or just the study of its history.
Great
Love these books
A truly comprehensive work for the traditional bowyer.
The four volume set, is an unparalleled source of knowledge for anyone interested in constructing traditional bows and arrows. It is a joy to read. No matter the type of traditional bow that interests you, instruction can be found in this set.
Must buy.
The most important books in bowmaking are book 1 and 4 of the traditional boaters bibles. I read a LOT on forums and blogs but nothing compares to the knowledge in these 2 books.
Five Stars
This is one of the best series for learning about, understanding, and building bows and arrows.
so I guess the books must be pretty good.
My 16 year old wanted this set for Christmas, so I got it for him. He read them over the winter and then as soon as school was out he made himself a long bow -- that actually worked. He had no prior woodworking experience, so I guess the books must be pretty good.
Traditional Bowyer's Bible ,Volume 4
Nice book to add to my collection .They just keep getting better.
