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240's sheep horn bow build with Tom Lucas

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NorthHeart:
The first time i read about sheep horn bows i was immediately hooked, and knew it was just a matter of time until i built one.  I currently live in WY in the Shoshone National Forest where the natives built these bows and hunted with them.  I also happen to be 30 minutes away from Western artists Tom Lucas, who has built over 50 sheep horn bows in his lifetime.  As you can see this was simply meant to be, and i had little choice but to locate a set of horns, which i was finally able to do. )P(

Tom has been kind enough to walk me through the process and help me out.  He has also given me permission to post his method and pictures as we work.  I know there are other build along threads, some of which provided me inspiration up to this point.  I will build this particular bow using Toms method, however I'm up for all comments and suggestions.  It's possible that i'll be moving to MT half way through this build.  Toms goal for me is to at least get the horns straightened before i leave, then i can add the sinew later.

Hopefully when its done ill have a functional sheep horn bow of hunting capability.

timmyd:
really looking forward to this one. Thanks for doing it.

JWMALONE:
I gotta see this. Good luck and good shooting.

Pat B:
240, I'm moving this to the Horn Bow section so you can get advise from others who build these bows.
 Looking forward to your build along.

bjrogg:
240 that's great and I will be watching. Very much enjoyed the video of Tom I watched.
Bjrogg

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