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who's working on composite horn bows?
swamp monkey:
I made a couple of bison horn bows, both with four sections of bison horn. See below. Indian Guy was very helpful on that project. One was left with sinew back while the other was covered with a snake skin. (yeah I know that is the wrong arrow for that bow. it was all I had at the time. :-[ )
Now, I want to make a five section bison horn bow so it can be longer than 36 inches. Then I want to try something Asian. Any suggestions on one a beginner should look at for this first Asian horn bow? i have Korpowizc's book. After reviewing some threads on this section Magyar seems to be popular. Why is that?
Tc:
Some progress....
http://youtu.be/GGKjP_nOhIM
mullet:
Tc, that is coming along real nice. I like the contrast between the bone plates and the Buff' horn.
DC:
That's gorgeous! A lot of work and time. I've noticed that these horn bows always have the little piece of bone in the handle between the ends of the horn. Why is that there? Why not butt the horn pieces together?
Tc:
1. It is easier. ;) (you do not have to be so precise during horn gluing)
2. It is a sort of decoration as well...
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