There are so many things to consider when choosing arrows, one of the most important being the fletching. Today, we will be looking at some of the differences between feathers and vanes. Feathers are a natural material, which allows them to correct themselves in flight. They are more forgiving, faster and accurate. Vanes are consistent, durable and long lasting. Most traditional archer prefer feathers, but vanes have their place too. Choose Whichever works best for you. There is only so much variation between vanes and feathers, but there are some perks to having one opposed to the other. What ..read more

Ado you want to make a bow from green wood, but don’t know if you should? Well, today, we shall be looking at a few of the questions related to building bows from green wood. Making a bow from green wood is possible, but it is not recommended. Green wood is unstable and not very reliable. A light bow might survive, but a heavier, bow is bound to break. It will twist and warp, and might even crack. If a green wood bow survives until it dries, it will lose a lot of power. There are many things that affect whether or not you should make a bow from green wood. A few of them are listed below. The t ..read more

Ever wonder what a recurve bow was made of? Well, you have come to the right place. There are so many different materials for recurve bows, be it a traditional recurve, or an Olympic recurve, we have gathered a list of materials that recurved bows are mand of. Wood (these include Osage Orange, Maple, Hickory, Red Oak, Bamboo, Yew, and many more) laminated wood (this takes different kinds of wood and glues them together to make a high-performance bow), carbon, carbon fiber, carbon foam, fiber glass, aluminum, and many more. There are many kinds of bow material, especially for recurve bows. What ..read more

Today, we will be a sharing a step-by-step guide to making a PVC kids bow, and it will take less than half an hour from start to finish. To make a kids bow, you will need 2 1/2 feet of 3/4″ sch 40 PVC pipe, a plank, and a few other simple materials. Once you have the pipe to length. mark the center, and 2″ on either side. Heat the limbs, and use the plank to flatten them. cut the nocks, string the bow, and you are ready for shooting. Building a kids bow is a great way to have fun with your kids. They can either help you make it, or just have fun shooting their new bow. Here is a super simple t ..read more

When first getting into traditional archery, you come across all sorts of strange terms. Some of the more common terms include reflex and deflex. Today, we will be explaining what that is, and why it matters. Reflex is when something curves away, and deflex is something that curves towards you. A reflex bow has limbs curving way from you, and a deflex bow is a bow that has limbs curving towards you. A reflex bow has more power, and greater speed. A deflex bow has less power, but draws much smoother. Many people find reflex and deflex to be very complicated when first starting out, but have no ..read more

String follow is a common term in traditional archery, especially when working with all wood bows, or self-bows. However, some may find this term confusing, today we will be explaining what string follow is, how it effects the bow, what causes string follow, and much more. String follow is when the bow warps, so that the limbs are facing towards you when un-strung. There are different levels of string follow, including slightly warps, or appearing braced when unstrung. A bow with string follow is often not as fast, but it will be smoother to shoot if it has some. Many people are confused by th ..read more

Cleaning arrows is not as complicated as it may seem, and it can drastically increase the lifespan of your arrows. To clean arrows, all you have to do is wipe them down with a damp cloth. If you need something with more power, use soap and water with a sponge. To clean fletching, just run the end of your arrow under water until all the residue is gone. If arrows are clean regularly, they will last a long time. There are many different ways to clean arrows, and how you clean your arrows will vary depending on what your arrows are made of. How Were Arrows Traditionally Cleaned: Arrows were tradi ..read more

Ever wonder if you can just use your compound arrows for traditional archery? Well, wonder no more. Today, we will be looking at the differences between compound and traditional arrows, and if you can use them interchangeably. There is no such thing as compound and traditional arrows. There are arrows that tend to be used for compound archery, and there are arrows that tend to be used for traditional archery. As long as the grain of the arrow is right for the bow you wish to shoot, it doesn’t matter what the label says. There are different things that will affect what kind of arrows you use fo ..read more

Many people ask themselves if they should use a bow-hand glove, aka finger guard. This is a highly debated subject, and there are quite a few different options out there. Today we will be looking at when and when not to use a bow-hand glove. If shooting off a shelf, you probably don’t need a bow-hand glove, aka finger guard. When you are shooting without a shelf, it is a good Idea to use a one. This will protect your hand from the arrows fletching, preventing scratches and cuts. it can also help with your grip, and keep you warmer. Other than protecting your hand from the fletching, there are ..read more

Need an archery glove, but don’t want to just buy one? Today, we will be sharing a super simple, custom fit archery glove pattern. This only requires basic tools, and small amounts of leather, perfect for beginner leather workers, and those with more experience. Measure your hand. Copy your measurements onto paper, and then trace them onto leather, and cut out the pieces, punch the holes along the edges. Dye your leather (this step is optional) Next, stitch your leather pieces together. Add the snap, and all done. This is a super easy pattern so that you can make a leather archery glove. Mater ..read more