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Native American horn bow video, Stilyan Stevanov

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bownarra:
If the Turks had nipped over and shown the Indians how to make hornbows I suspect they would have shown them the use of a wooden core ;)
When I see these bows I always wonder how long it would've taken someone to figure out a way to make a longer bow by the use of a core.
Chuck - exactly who cares if he stayed in the cave the whole, time, used exclusively stone tools etc...it was a great video and shows that it is entirely possible to make one of these bows without steel. Good on him for doing it :) 

StickMark:
The value of a video like this centers on craftsmanship. I teach.  Showing students dedication to craft is important. I watched this "horn bow in a cave" video few weekends ago.  Since then, wrapped up serious projects, motivated by his work.  So many of you guys ( chuckl. winning that flight contest, sleek building in a parking lot!!, DC's builds, etc..) motivate unknown numbers to revisit craftsmanship as a virtue.
Hopefully my comment does not kill the thread.
I realize that I digress from horn bows specifically, but I want to point out that this site, and the video, is fantastic in how it pushes craftsmanship.

bownarra:
Yes anything that motivates folks to get off their behinds is a good thing :)

Marc St Louis:
Yes saw that one already, another member posted it as well.  It is good

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