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Offline LEGIONNAIRE

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Turkish bow help
« on: January 16, 2011, 01:00:24 pm »
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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Offline Kviljo

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Re: Turkish bow help
« Reply #1 on: January 16, 2011, 01:09:28 pm »
Get Adam Karpowicz's book. It's all in there. :)

http://www.ottoman-turkish-bows.com/
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Offline tattoo dave

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Re: Turkish bow help
« Reply #2 on: January 16, 2011, 01:56:00 pm »
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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Offline Pat B

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Re: Turkish bow help
« Reply #3 on: January 16, 2011, 02:01:37 pm »
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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Offline Barrage

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Re: Turkish bow help
« Reply #4 on: January 16, 2011, 04:16:39 pm »
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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Offline CraigMBeckett

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Re: Turkish bow help
« Reply #5 on: January 17, 2011, 03:10:47 am »
tattoo dave ,

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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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Offline LEGIONNAIRE

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Re: Turkish bow help
« Reply #6 on: January 17, 2011, 03:44:19 am »
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.
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