A. Required Parts

 

(1) A sharp machete “Bolo”
(2) A Swiss Knife that has a wood saw, scissors, awl (drill), small ruler & pliers.
(3) Marker Pen or Pencil
(4) Find or buy the STRAIGHTEST, FATTEST and DRIEST Bamboo Base Pole (nearest the root) that is more than 4' (120cm) in length and at least 5" (13cm) in diameter.
(5) Find or buy the STRAIGHTEST and DRIEST Talahib” or Reed type grass stalks that are more than 4' (120cm) in length with a minimum of 5/16" (8mm) in diameter.
(6) A used Rice/Palay Sack or other light clothing material.
(7) 3 meters length of a small diameter thread (Sinulid) 1/32" (<1mm) in diameter.
(8) 3 meters length medium weight 1/8" (3mm) diameter 3-part wound string.
(9) Candle Wax drippings or better yet some beeswax.
(10) 2 sets of #10 bolt and nut that is at least 1 1/2" (4cm) in length with flat washers.
(11) A used rubber inner tube at least18" (45cm) long and several inches wide.
(12) Scrap Rubber Slipper sheets for Arrow Heads.
(13) A tube of superglue, found in most neighborhood convenience stores.
(14) Sandpaper #60 or #80.