Timber Supplies
This Section of the website is designed for those who would like to make their own archery equipment. We can supply all fittings to make your own Longbows or Warbows. We understand that not everyone wants to have their bows made for them, and some see this as part of the hobby or sport. We have selected various species of timber that is packed full of varying qualities, depending on the type of bow that is looking to be made.
Self Staves
American Ash
Premium quality American Ash for self bow making. These staves are big enough to make heavy weight self bows up to around 110-115Lbs in draw weight.
They generally measure 85” x 1.5“x 2”
American Hickory or Ash
Premium quality American Hickory or Ash for making lightweight self bows , we have sold quite a lot of these to
re- enactment groups.
They generally measure 82" x 1.5" x 1"
Lemonwood
These staves are perfect for all bow making from light weight bows up to 100Lbs plus if backed.
They generally measure 82" x 1.5" x 1"
Italian Yew
These staves are shipped from Italy and come with the bark still on. They are premium staves and have a perfect ratio
of heart and sap wood they will make bow up to 150Lbs +
They generally measure 80" x 2" x 2"
Backing Woods
Hickory backs
The backing strips are smoothed and ready to glue.
They generally measure 84" x 1.5" x 0.5"
Ash Backs
The backing strips are smoothed and ready to glue.
They generally measure 85" x 1.5" x 0.5"
Core Woods
Hardwood Cores
(Contact for availability and timber choice).
The cores are smoothed and ready to glue. They generally measure 80" x 1.5" x 0.5"
(This can vary depending on timber choice).
Belly Woods
Lemonwood
They generally measure 82" x 1.5" x 1"
American Ash
They generally measure 85” x 1.5“x 1”
Ipe
They generally measure 79” x 1.5“x 1”
Laminated Stave
The pre glued stave.
The stave is ready for you to convert into your first own made bow.
It is a good way to get into making your own bow. The bow is made from Hickory, Hardwood Core and Lemonwood.
This will make a bow up to 80lb at 32".
Comes with 2 buffalo horns for the nocks.
Italian Self Yew Staves
These Staves have come from the best location you can source yew to make bows out of. The staves are shipped over from Italy on demand and will come with the bark still on. The staves measure 79" x 2" x2".
Horn Fittings
We supply all the horn fittings for building traditional longbows. Raw horn tips, Drilled horn tips and an arrow pass.
Drilled Black Buffalo Tips:. £14.00 per pair
Raw Black Buffalo Horns - £10.00 per pair
Black Buffalo Arrowpass: £5.00