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Horn bow newb
Jakesnyder:
I have been fascinated with these composite bows. Just wondering how I get started in making one? I've been looking at horns online to buy. Does it matter what animals they are from? Buffalo or antalope or sheep?
I'm an intermediate Bowyer at selfbows, short bows and have made a couple sinew backed bows.
So if someone can help me get started. Should I start with a wood horn and sinew composite or just horn and sinew?
Jakesnyder:
I found some buffalo semi polished horns for like $30 a piece. They are 22in long. Also I live inwestern pa. My sinew backed bows shoot just fine so I'm guessing humidity wont be a problem? .
stuckinthemud:
The thing that stalled my horn bow build was finding perfect wood for the core, so, sourcing the core wood might be the next step; if you can't find any then that might help you decide on horn and sinew or wood/horn/sinew...
Jakesnyder:
So what would be a good core wood? Is there certain types of horn that are better than others? Why would one add a wood core? More power? Is just horn and sinew ok?
Ryan Jacob:
Ithink it has something to do with the wood core adding a lot of draw weight by raising the neutral planes without adding all that much weight.
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