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Ottoman flight bow - core form

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PAZUZU
  • Hello fellows
    I want to try to make Ottoman flight bow. this is my form. I need to make corrections somewhere? tree is 17 mm thick, acer tataricum. I would appreciate any comments, criticisms, and help.
    best regards
    PAZUZU
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Stephen Selby
How are you planning to splice the upper and lower halves?
mikekeswick
I'm far from an expert but I think it looks good so far!
Good luck. Please post pictures/info of your progress as I am planning to make a flight bow very soon.
PAZUZU
Stephen
if I understand correctly your question - with V-splice in the handle. now clamped with clamps two parts for better visualization.
Mike
maybe it will take more than half year while continuing. tree should wither.
Kviljo
It looks very good from here too :)

Looking forward to any updates!
Zoran Pavlovic
Здравейте братко,
I like that you've chosen to use more traditional and older method. Is this pattern from some bulgarian museum? Also what is dimension of tm saplings?
I guess you didn't use forms but it looks good to me. Wish you good luck.
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PAZUZU
Zoran, I do not have information about the authentic horn bow in Bulgarian museums. I use with forms, and steam bending. know that effective flight bow is very delicate and difficult bow. but I must try.

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