Comments on: Picture tutorial: Make a PVC pipe bow

By: bruno

bruno — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 20:17:19 +0000

what pvc in french?

By: Keith Brennan

Keith Brennan — Wed, 07 Dec 2016 23:59:21 +0000

In the UK I bought schedule 40, schedule 80 and class f pipe (the euro version of schedule 40) at ABW Plastics. Class F comes in grey and is cheaper than schedule 40, with the same bar/pressure rating as schedule 40. And I think the same wall diameter.

By: Pocket Farm

Pocket Farm — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 11:17:59 +0000

It is a bit of trial and error really as it depends on the pipe you use, the exact taper and design of bow you make. The one in the article is relatively light at about 28# @ 28″ but I have made them up to 60#. The easiest way to get extra poundage is to just make them shorter. You will gain about 5# for every inch off each end (so 2 inches less) – again depending on the pipe. You can use 1/2, 3/4 or 1 inch pipe. I have even added wooden Siyahs to some designs. It’s all up for experimentation. Have fun.

By: bob smith

bob smith — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 21:10:44 +0000

What is the pull weight of This design. Can I check it with a fishing scale. Not sure how I can produce a sight for bow. Sorry about all questions first Timmerman making this for me and my 3 older boys. We’re very excited. Still trying to find my heat gun. Thanks tutorial. How do I no what the max pull weight is.

By: Pocket Farm

Pocket Farm — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 16:25:59 +0000

We use all sorts of stuff including paracord, leather scraps, leather thong and cohesive bandage. Anything you can wrap securely and is comfortable really :0)

By: Mike Ashton

Mike Ashton — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 15:01:24 +0000

What have you guys used for the bow handle material?

By: Pocket Farm

Pocket Farm — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 12:50:04 +0000

Both limbs are the same length on this design but the arrow pass is about 1 inch above the centre. This does make the bottom limb slightly longer obviously and if you were making a wooden bow it would be common practice to make that limb slightly stiffer to compensate. I haven’t really noticed any major issues with plastic bows though. You could try shortening it I’d be interested to see if it improves handling but for a cheap, good fun bow this works just fine.

By: Arvin A

Arvin A — Mon, 05 Sep 2016 02:51:31 +0000

Both limbs are the same length, right? The arrow rest should be on the center line, correct? Thank you for the tutorial.

By: Pocket Farm

Pocket Farm — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 22:18:34 +0000

The only place know of is http://www.plasticpipeshop.co.uk Call them for our exact requirement. I find the 1 inch schedule 40 pipe makes a good adult bow and the 3/4 inch is better for lighter weight bows.

By: will brownett

will brownett — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 21:42:03 +0000

where can i but the pipe in the uk?