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Question on bow nocks
WillS:
You can make some heads now as well then :D
I've been forging Type 16s the past few weeks. You need a grinder for those!
Ruddy Darter:
Nice, they take some doing... I've not really considered the arrow-smithing side of things. It seems a tad too involving for me at present, and probably a craft I'd need to be shown in person. Fire and combustibles and such a totally alien field for me, thoroughly rewarding though, no doubt. 8)
(shame on me, my Great Grandfather was a farrier too :-[)
R.D.
Del the cat:
--- Quote from: WillS on November 04, 2016, 11:53:43 am ---Errrrrr which Holmgaard bow? I wasn't aware there was only one ???
I think you'll find they had tied on nocks, as with Otzis bow and the MR elm bow probably. Somewhat irrelevant to this discussion unless you're desperate to pick holes.
You can have the Meare Heath bow if it makes you feel better ;)
--- End quote ---
I have no interest in feeling better or picking holes..
It was you that wrote
"... every single European bow found before the Victorian period had sidenocks, not just the MR bows. ..."
Not me.
If you don't want posts corrected, then proof read what you write, and make sure it is correct.
Tied on nocks etc are still not "sidenocks"
If you meant Warbows... state Warbows... (yes I know it is the warbow forum)... but your statement was incorrect.
This site has a reputation for good advice and accurate information.
Am I not allowed to correct a factual error because you wrote it?
I have never once criticised your posts about arrows because I recognise your expertise and it is not my area of knowledge.
If you don't want to be corrected, don't post incorrect statements.
A simple response of " Sorry I meant Warbows" would have been a suitable response to my post.
Now go and sit on the naughty step and thing about what you wrote.
Del
WillS:
Ahhh I missed the insane pedantry and pissing contests of this place. I've been away too long :laugh:
Ruddy Darter:
Got it done, pretty simple and hope I got it even enough.
I thought I'd watch a health and safety YouTube video for bench grinder operation with accident pics through poor use, managed to scare my socks off and wasn't looking forward to using it. (glad I watched it though, not something to be careless with. I doubt I'll use it much but good to know what to look out for).
R.D.
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