Introduction: PVC Bow
My latest bow It's made out of 1/2" PVC This thing costs about $1 to make if you have all of the supplies already Supplies list •4 feet of 1/2" PVC •about 6-7 feet of paracord total(some for the handle [optional]and some for the bow string)
9 Comments
7 years ago on Introduction
you can heat PVC right on your stove, make sure to keep rotating or moving PVC so heat isn't concentrated on one area. PVC is also great for blowguns and crossbows.
9 years ago
You heat the PVC until it is flexible enough to bend be careful NOT to burn the PVC
9 years ago on Introduction
wow, i love it. simple. how did you bend the PVC? (sorry, newbie speaking)
Reply 9 years ago on Introduction
Go to you tube and search up backyard bowyer
He has lots of good videos on how to make PVC bows and what not
9 years ago on Introduction
what is the draw weight?
Reply 9 years ago on Introduction
Right now it's about 20lb
But when I tighten up the strings ,it's about 30lbs
Reply 9 years ago on Introduction
cool
9 years ago on Introduction
That looks great! Would love to see how it was made.
Reply 9 years ago on Introduction
Thanks
I'll try to make an actual instructable on it today