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Offline larze_fat

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turkish horn bow?
« on: December 30, 2010, 10:44:05 pm »
I was wondering what if any one had any information about the dimensions of turkish horn bows, im going to make it all from maple, unless any one has any better suggeestions. thanks in advance.

Offline barney

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Re: turkish horn bow?
« Reply #1 on: December 31, 2010, 07:09:08 am »
Hi,

Try the ATARN website.

Failing that, buy Adam Karpowitz's book on Turkish/Ottoman bow construction (the best bow building book I've ever bought).

Offline Barrage

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« Reply #2 on: December 31, 2010, 09:58:39 am »
I agree with Barney - get Adam Karpowicz's book called 'Ottoman Turkish Bows - Manufacture and Design' if you can.  It's a fantastic book with a lot of great information.  He has some dimensions in the book and also a method of estimating dimensions / draw weights  between two bows.
Travis

Offline Pat B

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Re: turkish horn bow?
« Reply #3 on: December 31, 2010, 10:08:41 am »
I also agree with the other guys...get Adam Karpowicz's book. I've been reading and studying it for a few months now and have most of what I need(material wise) to build or at least attempt to build a Ottoman/Turkish horn bow. I hope you have patience!  ;D
Make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes!    Pat Brennan  Brevard, NC