I don’t hunt with them because I’m a veg, but I guess it’s nice to know that I could in the unlikely event that shit completely hit the fan in a way that necessitated that. It also just feels good to do something with my time that actually makes me feel human.

I’m sorry I don’t know what community to post this in. Feel free to correct me accordingly.

    • domhnall [he/him]
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      4 years ago

      Thanks! Yeah, I’ve done archery since I was a little kid when my dad taught me to shoot, but making my own bows has been on my bucket list for years, and the quarantine provided an interesting opportunity for me to give it a try.

      I haven’t tried making my own arrows yet, but I have plans to in the very near future. It’s supposedly not actually that hard if you happen to have the right hand tools.

      • Frank [he/him, he/him]
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        4 years ago

        I htink you just need sturdy, dry wood or canes, and a fire to heat any bends out of the wood.

        • domhnall [he/him]
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          4 years ago

          Yeah, I've been looking into making a jig like this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvwernxQi8A

          Forging broadheads or flint knapping are whole worlds I have yet to explore though.