To many, the idea of going to the woods, cutting down a tree, crafting a simple longbow, and taking a deer with it is nuts—very cool, but nuts. But for some, the idea is captivating: as it was, and ...

Watch the creation of limbs for a homemade takedown recurve bow! From failed steel experiments to using old skis, see how a powerful and challenging bow comes to life.

Want to give archery a try on a shoestring budget? Instructables user degapong demonstrates how to make a functional bow for $20 or less at any big-box hardware store by purchasing a wood plane, a ...