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Tom Dulaney:
Some Turkish bows look like they have really, really short limbs.
Do you think it could be possible to make a pseudo-Turkish bow out of a 76cm (30 inches) stave?
I only have Juniper, no bamboo.


I understand that bows become more efficient as the limbs get shorter relative to the weight and length of the siyahs, but I want to know the limits.

And I just want to make it clear: I know I can't really make a true Turkish bow, as I don't know much about them.
I am only asking you guys because you make the shortest bows.
I also do not intend to make a bow with extreme reflex like a Turkish bow.

I just want to turn a really short stave in to a moderately reflexed bow, by adding siyahs and sinew, and possibly horn.
This thread's title was basically an attention grabber.

Thanks!
TD

Parnell:
You need to read the Karpowicz book.  There is a tremendous amount of information involved.  So much work goes into it, your wood core matters greatly and from what I understand the wood must be ideal. 

stuckinthemud:
Magyar bows have limbs only about 12inches long. Their dimensions seem to be 12" each for limbs and handle with 10" sijahs.
Two 12" limbs and a 6" handle would probably be ok.

This book: http://www.academia.edu/11151943/The_Hungarian_Bow_of_9-11th_centuries_-_recommendation_for_bow_constructions_2011_
I found invaluable as it gives a full list of measures.

Having said that, the karpowicz book is essential reading, though I do find it confusing at times.

stuckinthemud:
Also, you really need to check out Kamil's work here :http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,40574.105.html

BowEd:
stuckinthemud....I'm sure you've read what Adam says about density and shearing factors for a core?Without as much reflex I suppose it could work ok.
Anybody understand about the statement in Adams book about the exponential  decrease of the core he mentions?I've made a lot of self bows and quite a few sinewed bows with extreme reflex but still wondering about that statement.Guess I just gotta dive in a see what happens???

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