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Main Discussion Area => Horn Bows => Topic started by: james parker on September 02, 2014, 10:56:24 pm

Title: so far so good
Post by: james parker on September 02, 2014, 10:56:24 pm
the  long siyah yuan bow, has some limb torque im working out,,,,,,the Turkish is ready for decoration.this bow has very nice clear translucent horn on the belly, the fish-tail slpices and the horn/core grooving is very visible
Title: Re: so far so good
Post by: tattoo dave on September 02, 2014, 11:21:21 pm
Those are awesome James!!

Tattoo Dave
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Post by: Knocker on September 02, 2014, 11:23:28 pm
Looking forward to seeing this strung and drawn!
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Post by: ssgtchad on September 03, 2014, 09:22:37 am
How will you adjust the limb torque,  by the way the bows look great...
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Post by: wizardgoat on September 03, 2014, 11:14:40 am
Do you groove all your horn and wood mating surfaces?
Ive started collecting all the pieces for a horn bow of some
type, to get going on this winter.
ill post some pics soon to maybe get some suggestions.
really stoked on this new forum, cheers! Ryan
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Post by: NeolithicMan on September 03, 2014, 03:34:52 pm
Wow... I just love the look of these horn bows, even the broken ones you posted, just curvy and sweet little things. If I had a good supply of all the needed ingredients I would love to attempt to make some. I will continue to improve my skills and some day I WILL make a great horn bow. Thanks for the posts, really gets me all excited and anxious to work in the shop!!
Title: Re: so far so good
Post by: james parker on September 03, 2014, 05:54:17 pm
yes wg, on these bows they are fully grooved,,   but they are not deep ,, only 1/2- 1 mm in depth
the yuan bow has to be heated at the siyah and moved in the opposite direction,, this bow has been giving me fit
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Post by: wizardgoat on September 03, 2014, 10:28:11 pm
Would love to see your grooving set up please!
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Post by: Gaur on September 07, 2014, 10:22:11 am
them albinos look sweet on this bow James
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Post by: swamp yeti on September 07, 2014, 10:36:46 am
Boy they are nice.