Introduction: File Bow
This is a bow You can make out of the metal strips in hanging files.
Step 1: Stuff You Will Need.
You will need a few simple things:
3'-4' of Nylon string,
1-2 files to got the bow staff from,
(Optional) Lighter to burn off fuzz and finish it.
Step 2: Bow Staff
Take the piece of metal and bend it a little bit.
Step 3: Stringing the Bow.
Tie the string th one end in the notch then wrap 10-12 times and tie again.
repeat with other side.
Step 4: (Optional) Burning the Fuzz.
Take the lighter and burn off any fuzz from the ends where you tied it (be careful not to melt the actual string!).
Step 5: Arrows.
When you are finished you can use wooden skewers for arrows.
If you can think of anything else you can use for arrows, or any improvements please comment.
Be the First to Share
Recommendations
For the Home Contest
Make It Bridge
Big and Small Contest
22 Comments
11 years ago on Step 5
how far does it shoot?
11 years ago on Introduction
Man im dying to get nylon string where do you get it???? Cheers :D
12 years ago on Step 5
that is pretty cool but where do you get the metal
Reply 12 years ago on Step 5
There's a link in step one.
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
i cant find it
12 years ago on Step 5
instead of string cut a thin rubberband in half and tie it to the end and another sollution for ammo is chop sticks
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
fk rubber bands at least he has an original* bow idea
*not using rubber bands
Reply 12 years ago on Step 5
In my experience rubber bands just break. I wanted to use something stronger. I would've used elastic cord if I had some.
13 years ago on Step 5
if you have a drill you can drill a hole in about the middle of the file and shoot the metal skewer through that to make it more accurate
13 years ago on Introduction
lol that solder burn
13 years ago on Introduction
where do i obtain these files? :)
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
almost all office supply stores should have them. Staples. Office Max. Office Depot. Maybe even Target.
13 years ago on Step 1
Exactly where in the file is it? :
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
It is only in hanging files like these:
http://tinyurl.com/hanging-file
13 years ago on Step 5
umm dude you said you can wooden skewers as arrows, it should be you can use wooden skewers. just telling you your mistake.
Reply 13 years ago on Step 5
Ok, thanks for pointing it out. It is fixed.
13 years ago on Introduction
So... does it fire well? It looks as if the metal pieces are flimsey, or could bend easily. If you glued two together, you could probobly get around this problem.
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
It fires about ten feet at the most. But i changed mine...
13 years ago on Introduction
This doesn't look very safe!
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
Most things I do are unsafe. Safe is illogical.