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Main Discussion Area => Horn Bows => Topic started by: Renacs on September 28, 2014, 11:34:28 pm

Title: decided on a magyar.
Post by: Renacs on September 28, 2014, 11:34:28 pm

Ok. I've decided to build a magyar for my first composite. While I gather materials, what books or reference would you recommend? And is there any specialty tool that I need for the project?  Also what about thumb rings? I figured that's something I can work on while out of town.    Thanks joe             

Title: Re: decided on a magyar.
Post by: Tc on September 29, 2014, 04:30:44 am

You can use this recommendation. It is generally accepted by archaeologists and bowyers in Hungary. For the building use Adam Karpowicz's book. Good luck!
https://docs.google.com/a/botondbow.com/file/d/0ByUPYjQ3ailsZ2NLYTRoYU9TeGF6dnl1enhUOGF0QQ/edit?pli=1

Title: Re: decided on a magyar.
Post by: 4giveme on September 29, 2014, 08:00:27 am

Really nice resource TC thanks for posting it.

Title: Re: decided on a magyar.
Post by: Pat B on September 29, 2014, 10:57:05 am

Adam Karpowicz's book is the best.

Title: Re: decided on a magyar.
Post by: Parnell on September 30, 2014, 09:56:30 am

I see that there are copies for sale but written in German...that or $150 for the book!  Whew!

There is an app on the phones that instantly translates languages in real time onto your picture viewer.  Maybe that is the way to go.

Title: Re: decided on a magyar.
Post by: lewstewns on October 09, 2014, 09:58:25 am

hey Parnell. http://www.ottoman-turkish-bows.com/ . this is Adam's website. he's sold out of english copies at the moment but when i got one from him it was 38 dollars.

Title: Re: decided on a magyar.
Post by: mullet on October 09, 2014, 10:55:57 am

Yea, james talked to him on the phone and e said there are no more.

Title: Re: decided on a magyar.
Post by: Parnell on October 09, 2014, 11:26:46 am

Quote from: mullet on October 09, 2014, 10:55:57 am

Yea, james talked to him on the phone and e said there are no more.

Is there a 2nd edition coming, I wonder?

Title: Re: decided on a magyar.
Post by: JacksonCash on October 09, 2014, 02:33:57 pm

I'd buy a second edition copy, if anything just to support it so those who really want to build them have the resource.

Title: Re: decided on a magyar.
Post by: mikekeswick on October 10, 2014, 02:04:07 pm

My copy of Adam's book is just about dead after getting sinew glue split on it...I need a new copy.
Does anybody know if more English copies are to be printed?