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Mary Rose Replica Bow Build-Along--An Entrance into the World of War Bows
Asiertxu:
I HAVE NOT WORDS Josh!!!.....Thats FHANTASTIC!!!!.... :) :) :) :)....
Best regards!..
Asier.
duffontap:
Wow. Thanks everyone. Those are some of the nicest things anyone has said to me. Humbling actually.
Badger,
I forgot to mention, I got two horns on ebay for around $14 including shipping. They had long, pure-black tips which was what I was looking for.
Rich,
Thanks a lot. The bowyer's mark was found on all (I think all) the Mary Rose bows. Since these bows don't have a grip or anything I was forced to keep the decor simple. The bowyer's mark was my one chance to decorate.
Far East Archer,
I'll keep my promise to do the flaming arrow video, but it'll take a little time. I need to conscript some laborers from the college-age student body I work with. ;) Thanks for the kind words, too!
Thanks Marc,
Getting the tiller right is job 1. Hearing that from you is very satisfying. Like I'd said earlier, I studied the tiller on this for days and days before I was willing to put finish on it. I'm satisfied at this point. Also--I had no idea this bow would pick up 7.5# per inch! That'll take me some time.
Alvin The Terrible,
You've got the greatest name on this forum. Thank you so much for your encouraging words. 'Rock Star'? I guess I'll have to go off the deepend now.
Justin,
I was just messing too. Hey, 90 lbs is pretty up there.
Michigan Bowguy,
Thanks a lot. Yes, the double notches were found on the tips of some of the Mary Rose bows. Some people think they were used with a stringer on heavy bows. There is a risk of breaking a horn nock off while using a regular stringer, so I added these. They're practical and traditional.
Asiertxu,
Thanks a lot for that. Four smilies is my highest rating ever! I really appreciate you taking the time.
Thanks again everyone. I'm glad everyone enjoyed the build-along. This was the most fun bow building I've ever had. It was good to work though the process with so many talented people.
J. D. Duff
Badger:
This thread along with some of the other recent threads has brought back memeories of earlier PA. That yew bow of yours and the yew bow of ryans are both top caliper bows. I see a good duel for bow of the month comming up LOL. Steve
Dane:
My congradulations are in order, JD. Wonderful work, and beautiful too. Hip, hip, huzzah! Now you just need a war and you are all set.
Can you or anyone post sources for yew staves? Any recommendations on good vendors would be appreciated.
Dane
PS are you naming this bow?
jcougar:
Sweet! You should compile this into an article for the magazine.
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