🏹By using a Penobscot bow design, you can create a powerful hunting weapon with small or inferior bow wood.
🌲This method is great for situations where high-quality or large bow wood is not available.
💪The Penobscot bow allows you to achieve a hunting weight of 45 to 50 pounds for big game hunting.
🔥Drying and fire hardening the wood is crucial for improving the bow's performance.
🪢The inner bark of a tree can be used to lash the smaller and larger bows together, creating a laminated effect.
Why would I want to make a Penobscot bow?
—The Penobscot bow design allows you to create a hunting weight bow even with small or inferior bow wood, making it a great option in situations where high-quality or large bow wood is not available.
What is the benefit of drying and fire hardening the wood?
—Drying and fire hardening the wood improves the bow's performance by making it less sluggish, increasing its cast, and reducing the chance of it staying bent.
What is the purpose of lashing the two bows together?
—Lashing the smaller and larger bows together with inner bark creates a laminated effect, distributing the stresses in the bow and allowing you to transfer the forces to a single arrow.
Can the weight of the Penobscot bow be increased?
—Yes, the weight of the bow can be increased by tightening the cordage between the two bows, which puts more strain on the top bow.
What game can the Penobscot bow handle?
—The Penobscot bow is capable of taking small to medium game, including squirrels, rabbits, and deer-sized animals, making it a great hunting weapon in survival situations.
00:00Learn how to make a Penobscot bow using small or inferior bow wood.
09:47Drying and fire hardening the wood is crucial for improving the bow's performance.
14:28Lashing the smaller and larger bows together with inner bark creates a laminated effect.
19:40The Penobscot bow allows you to achieve a hunting weight of 45 to 50 pounds for big game hunting.
23:08The Penobscot bow is capable of taking deer-sized game if used within close range.
25:22The Penobscot bow design is a great option for creating a capable hunting weapon in survival situations.
26:15The weight of the bow can be increased by tightening the cordage between the two bows.
26:35The Penobscot bow is perfect for small to medium game hunting.
