Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: LEGIONNAIRE on January 16, 2011, 01:00:24 pm
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So Ive recently got some horn to make a composite bow. Id like a turkish composite bow yet I still need some detail on a few of the steps. Does anyone know of a link that has some good details? or rather the form so I can steam bend the wood. Thanks
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Get Adam Karpowicz's book. It's all in there. :)
http://www.ottoman-turkish-bows.com/ (http://www.ottoman-turkish-bows.com/)
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How much does it cost for some horn? I've been wanting to order that book for a long time. A horn bow is definitely on the list of bows to make for 2011.
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Adam Karpowicz's book has lots of excellent info. Lots of technical stuff but also lots of plain language and drawings and pics.
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I agree, get Adam's book. It is extremely good. It is well written with clear explanations and high quality color photos. Definitely worth the money to get this book.
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tattoo dave ,
How much does it cost for some horn?
If you are thinking of making such a bow then this thread on paleoplanet will be of interest to you it lists the components and where the author obtained them.
http://paleoplanet69529.yuku.com/topic/41106/Turkish-Horn-Bow-Ingredients
Craig
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Wow grat links. Thanks for reccomending the book. Will have to take a look at that one. This project will take some time. Im in the research phase right now. I will read the section on horn bows on the tbb and will have to see what it says on these.
Dave: got the horns precut from some guy who was moving so I got a good deal on these. he had another pair which I did not take but I think he was willing to part with. Let me know if you like I can try to hook you two up if you need the horns.