The Art of Making Primitive Bows and Arrows
by D. C. Waldorf

D. C. Waldorf explains several related topics in detail. The text covers tools and woods for bow making, a simple self bow, bow designs, sinew backing, making a bow string, making arrows and quivers. Valerie Waldorf's many photographs and plan drawings illustrate the book and make the projects easy.
Soft bound with 52 pages in 8-1/2 x 11" format, with a source list for products used. This is a “how to" book for the flint knapper who wants to make traditional primitive arrows.
The Table of Contents includes the following:
Soft bound with 52 pages in 8-1/2 x 11" format, with a source list for products used. This is a “how to" book for the flint knapper who wants to make traditional primitive arrows.
The Table of Contents includes the following:
- Introduction
- I. Some Theory and Terminology
- II. Making the Simple Selfbow
- III. Tools
- IV. Bow Woods
- V. Bow Design
- VI. Tricks of the Trade, Some Advanced Techniques
- VII. Sinew Backing
- VIII. Snakeskins, Handle Covers and Finishes
- IX. Bow Strings
- X. Making Arrows
- XI. Quivers
Making Indian Bows and Arrows,
the Old Way
by Douglas Spotted Eagle
Metal Weapons, Tools & Ornaments
of the Teton Dakota Indians
by James A. Hanson
Best from Story in Stone Poster, stone point chart
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