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Mary Rose Replica Bow Build-Along--An Entrance into the World of War Bows
duffontap:
Badger,
If it comes down to a tie between two Yew longbows I would be happy enough. In such a case the winner could be decided in a old-timey archery duel to the death! We just keep shooting volleys of arrows at each other until there is a clear winner. :D
Thanks Dane,
I'll PM you a source for good Yew staves. If I name the bow it will have to be something with the word 'Ye' in it.
jcougar,
Do you think there would be enough interest for a magazine article here? I would be glad to condense it down and submit it if enough people think it's justified. Thanks for the compliment.
J. D. Duff
PS Everybody, I'll start posting about the arrows starting Monday next week. Thanks again, you have made this a very rewarding project.
OldBow:
Wow - this has been quite the thread. Very educational. Thanks for the Mary Rose images and historical review. Thei Mary Rose website in England is impressive.
And got this accomplishment bookmarked for November Self Bow of the Month
Fred_Hagell:
WOW! That is an impressive beast of a bow you made. Very nice tiller and a good job on the nocks too.
This thread has been intriguing and inspiring. I think it could be made into an excellent PA article. The burning thatch would be the cherry on top.
Just....Wow
I need some yew.
Fred
I wonder how many heavies will be posted in December.
duffontap:
Thanks OldBow!
Fred_Hagell,
I laughed out loud when I read the part about heavies being posted in December! That's a cool thought. I think a lot of people are going to start realizing that it's not difficult to get into heavy bows with a little determination. Drawing heavy bows is safe too, if you're willing to do it right. And FUN, FUN, FUN to build and shoot. I've said it before--I'm glad to be a small part of the revolution. And, I haven't forgotten the flaming arrow bit either!
J. D. Duff
Primitive1:
J.D., I don't know what else I could add to the accolades already given so instead, with Thanksgiving right around the corner...many 'thanks' for 'giving' us all a wonderful build along...quite a ride and beautiful work bro! Cheers, P1.
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