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Alternative ways of putting horn bows together
bownarra:
--- Quote from: JW_Halverson on May 17, 2021, 05:38:48 pm ---You know, it was not that long ago we had someone in here stirring the pot in a remarkably similar manner. Picking a subject, posting contrarian cherry picked data and looking to start trouble. This person had never built a single bow in their life, had zero experience, but somehow felt the need to contradict known experts in the field.
Something smells funny again.
100% I smell herrings :)
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HanibalLecter(InnerSmile):
--- Quote from: BowEd on May 17, 2021, 09:12:52 am ---Rather odd and disconnected comparing a wheel to a bow.A bow is a working piece [bending] and a wheel is stationary [fixed].
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I'm not comparing them. I'm using the Egyptian chariot wheel as an example of a radically different ( and honestly, more refined/intelligent) way of doing something that was lost on the people of the future.
This archery stuff sure seems to attract some simple minded individuals.
Parnell:
InnerSmile,
To the point of your inquiry, I don’t recall or have never read anything regarding tack secured horn plates. My experience in horn bows is, however, limited. I would be interested in seeing examples of this, perhaps you can post those?
Seeing as how you are new to the forum with few posts and are diving down an esoteric rabbit hole it doesn’t seem simple minded to question your intentions or perspective, at all. It seems, instead, properly justified.
You write “This archery stuff...”. That does come across as though you have very limited personal experience. But, perhaps I am wrong. If so, please, post some of your work so the community can gain insight into your background and intention.
You are proposing that someone ought to pursue a tack driven project. You thereby ask for someone else’s time and effort. With sincerity, do you have intentions to work at answering this question for yourself? If so, I am confident that the forum will do its level best to support your efforts to illustrate a more refined and intelligent approach to the craft.
Sincerely,
Stephen Parnell
WhistlingBadger:
Given the amazing amount of work involved with building a horn bow, I would stick with the tried-and-true methods if I were to build one. If someone were to put in the time and elbow grease to figure out an easier way, more power to 'em--I don't think you'll get any objection from anyone. But don't go insulting people because they recommend the tried-and-true method to someone who, as far as we can tell, is an absolute beginner. That isn't being small-minded; it's just being sensible.
By the way, the mountain Shoshone you mention used rawhide to splice together their horn pieces. But my understanding is that, for the limbs, they used good old hide glue to attach the horn and sinew to the wood core.
BowEd:
--- Quote from: HanibalLecter(InnerSmile) on May 18, 2021, 11:33:03 am ---
--- Quote from: BowEd on May 17, 2021, 09:12:52 am ---Rather odd and disconnected comparing a wheel to a bow.A bow is a working piece [bending] and a wheel is stationary [fixed].
--- End quote ---
I'm not comparing them. I'm using the Egyptian chariot wheel as an example of a radically different ( and honestly, more refined/intelligent) way of doing something that was lost on the people of the future.
This archery stuff sure seems to attract some simple minded individuals.
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I got exactly what you meant.It's still disconnected.Problem is you can't seem to fathom our meaning.A testament to your intelligence and maturity.Meanwhile we keep cranking out bows to show on this forum.While you sit on the side lines and watch and lurk.Who's the sub par gifted person now?All of this conversaton is flying right over top of your head without you even getting a sniff of it's meaning or the willingness to understand it.
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