How Do You Make Homemade Bow And Arrows?
Before World War II, young boys played cowboys and Indians by making their own homemade bow and arrows. Not much equipment was needed for hours of fun and if an arrow or even the bow broke, it was simple to replace. After the war, unfortunately, these homemade bows and arrows were replaced with plastic and suction cups. Step 1 Cut a tree branch approximately 3 1/2 – 4 feet long. The branch should be at least 1 inch in diameter. Use the saw to remove any limbs from the branch. If desired, use the pocketknife to peel the bark from the branch. Hickory, Ash and Oak branches make the best bows. Step 2 Cut a triangular notch in each end of the branch. Cut a piece of string 1/2 foot shorter than the branch. Tie the end of the string around one end of the branch, run the string through the notch and pull taunt to the other end of the branch. Tie the end of the string around the end. This completes the bow. Step 3 Cut smaller straight tree limbs. As on the bow, cut a triangular notch into one e
