Assyrian Bow Shop Manual

Bring the living art of traditional bow building into your shop.
This comprehensive build manual from Meadowlark Adventure Gear leads you through the complete process of crafting a bamboo back and belly Assyrian style bow — the perfect balance of classic design, modern performance, and hands-on craftsmanship.

Inside the Manual:

• Core Preparation – Dimension the riser, siyahs, and hardwood laminations for strength and balance.

• Bamboo Backing & Belly – Learn the proper methods for heat-tempering, tapering, and preparing bamboo for maximum resilience.

• Epoxy & Glue-Up Techniques – Step-by-step assembly using workshop-proven methods and alignment practices.

• Reflex/Deflex Forming & Cure Setup – How to create the perfect backset and deflex grip using simple jigs or shop-made forms.

• Tillering & Shaping – Detailed guidance on limb timing, tip alignment, and weight reduction for smooth, efficient draw.

• Final Finishing – Grip shaping, overlays, sanding, sealing, and the essential “shoot-in” process that completes the bow.

Why This Manual?

Because this isn’t a collection of general tips — it’s a process.
Every stage has been refined in the shop and proven under the string. You’ll get the measurements, materials, and workflow that produce a reflex/deflex longbow with the performance and grace that define fine traditional tackle.

Specifications

• Format: Printed shop manual

• Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced

• Length: Full build sequence, 10 stages

• Ideal For: Traditional bowyers, fine woodworkers, and serious archery craftsmen

• Includes: Proven build methods, specifications, tips, and professional workflow notes

Build the bow you’ve always wanted — fast in the hand, quiet on the shot, and true to tradition. Only from Meadowlark Adventure Gear.