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Main Discussion Area => Horn Bows => Topic started by: bownarra on September 09, 2020, 02:05:33 am

Title: New hornbow book
Post by: bownarra on September 09, 2020, 02:05:33 am
This is only an idea at the moment.....I'm contemplating putting together a booklet with detailed instructions on how to construct a 'simple' hornbow. All the steps from gathering suitable materials right through to the finshed bow. Plenty of photos and diagrams. I will also give details of which modern glues/materials can be substituted for the traditional ones if people don't want to go the whole hog with a fully traditional bow.
In a nutshell it will be a practical guide to get a great shooting hornbow into your hands.
I'd be interested in peoples thoughts. Thanks.
Title: Re: New hornbow book
Post by: BAfromPA on September 09, 2020, 06:47:39 am
 When can I get it and how much? This is a brilliant idea and I, for one, support it.
Title: Re: New hornbow book
Post by: dylanholderman on September 09, 2020, 08:47:35 am
What he said!  (lol)
You thinking print or e-book?
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Post by: DC on September 09, 2020, 09:45:15 am
Sounds good :)
Title: Re: New hornbow book
Post by: Del the cat on September 09, 2020, 11:25:48 am
Any addition to the literature on the subject is a good thing, and I'm sure you'd do a good practical job.
Del
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Post by: stuckinthemud on September 09, 2020, 03:00:10 pm
What they all said.
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Post by: Jakesnyder on September 09, 2020, 06:06:10 pm
I'd buy one!!!
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Post by: Hamish on September 10, 2020, 03:42:20 am
Sign me up for a copy Mike.
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Post by: stuckinthemud on September 10, 2020, 11:44:57 am
In time for Christmas?
Title: Re: New hornbow book
Post by: bownarra on September 11, 2020, 01:15:50 am
Thanks for the show of interested. I'm afraid it won't be for a while, at least as long as it takes to make a couple of bows anyway! I plan to make a couple of new bows to provide the photos along the way.
I will be going down the printed book route more than likely.
So whilst I wouldn't say hold your breath for the release date you can watch this space and I will give plenty of notice for when it will be ready.
Thanks.
Title: Re: New hornbow book
Post by: Shamusrobert on September 14, 2020, 01:47:26 am
Id be keen,
It sounds like the turkish horn bow book by Adam K ? is a bit hard to come by these days?
Title: Re: New hornbow book
Post by: simk on September 20, 2020, 01:24:55 pm
there's still room on my bow book shelf  ;D