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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: larze_fat on December 30, 2010, 10:44:05 pm

Title: turkish horn bow?
Post by: larze_fat on December 30, 2010, 10:44:05 pm

I was wondering what if any one had any information about the dimensions of turkish horn bows, im going to make it all from maple, unless any one has any better suggeestions. thanks in advance.

Title: Re: turkish horn bow?
Post by: barney on December 31, 2010, 07:09:08 am

Hi,

Try the ATARN website.

Failing that, buy Adam Karpowitz's book on Turkish/Ottoman bow construction (the best bow building book I've ever bought).

Title: Re: turkish horn bow?
Post by: Barrage on December 31, 2010, 09:58:39 am

I agree with Barney - get Adam Karpowicz's book called 'Ottoman Turkish Bows - Manufacture and Design' if you can.  It's a fantastic book with a lot of great information.  He has some dimensions in the book and also a method of estimating dimensions / draw weights  between two bows.

Title: Re: turkish horn bow?
Post by: Pat B on December 31, 2010, 10:08:41 am

I also agree with the other guys...get Adam Karpowicz's book. I've been reading and studying it for a few months now and have most of what I need(material wise) to build or at least attempt to build a Ottoman/Turkish horn bow. I hope you have patience!  ;D