Joddy Pettit is a bowyer in Colorado with 30 years of experience. Through his company, Meadowlark Adventure Gear, he sells traditional bows and bow making supplies. He is the author of the Building the Bamboo-Backed Reflex/Deflex Bow, and the creator of extensive bow building content on YouTube.

Please enjoy this episode of Project Quiver on Salish Wolf with Joddy Pettit.         

Episode Links:

https://www.instagram.com/meadowlarkbows/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNdYge5ocCvElEVheCn7eoQ

https://www.facebook.com/meadowlarkbows/

https://meadowlarkag.com/

Project Quiver at Anchor Point Expeditions

Summary:

In this episode, Joddy Pettit shares his 30-year journey in bow making, from primitive self bows to advanced composite designs, and discusses his innovative techniques like peri-reflex bows and bamboo lamination. Discover practical insights, his process for teaching, and his plans for future projects in the art of bow crafting.

Show Notes:

• Joddy Pettit's 30-year bow making journey

• Peri-reflex bow design and lamination techniques

• Use of bamboo in bow construction

• Experimentation with bow shapes and materials

• Teaching and sharing bow making knowledge

• Challenges in bow making and material sourcing

• Future projects and online coaching plans

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Joddy Pettit and His Craft

04:29 The Journey into Bow Making

07:23 Diverse Bow Making Techniques

10:26 The Science of Bamboo in Bow Making

13:17 Exploring Perireflex Bow Design

16:20 The Art of Bow Performance and Safety

19:31 The Role of Social Media in Bow Making

22:30 Teaching and Sharing Knowledge

25:13 The Process of Writing a Bow Making Book

41:00 Collaborations and Influences in Bow Making

42:30 Exploring Materials: Bamboo and Beyond

45:57 Experimentation with Bow Design

49:21 The Art of Primitive Bow Building

51:37 Learning from Experience: The Journey of a Bowyer

54:01 The Impact of Environment on Bow Making

56:16 Future Aspirations and Teaching Bow Building

59:04 Community and Connections in Bow Making

01:01:29 The Artistic Side of Bow Making

01:02:57 The Story Behind Metal Arc

01:03:44 Looking Ahead: New Projects and Content