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Offline Stick Bender

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Native Horn Bows
« on: July 09, 2016, 07:34:04 am »
Hi Fellas  I'm researching making a Native American composite bow , I'm currently reading Adams book , & have read Jim Hamms & Laubins book but was wondering if any body knows of any other sources of info on this style bow , I'm Not that experienced of bower I'm just now working on my 8 th bow ,I have read Eds thread on horn processing & taking his advice on making several more bows before I start but would like to do my home work & gather my materials, any info would be appreciated ? 
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Offline wizardgoat

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Re: Native Horn Bows
« Reply #1 on: July 09, 2016, 11:01:56 am »
My sheep horn bow build along is on this same page...
My advice is to make a few short sinew backed wood  bows first

Offline Pat B

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Re: Native Horn Bows
« Reply #2 on: July 09, 2016, 11:14:01 am »
Contact James Parker He would have info for you
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