Harry Drake Pg. 84 TTB VL. 3 Info?
Does anyone know more about the bow pictured on page 84 of the traditional bowyer's bible volume 3? It was made by Harry Drake.
What might the width/length be of such a bow. And the length of the handle?
It looks small, much smaller than any other bows I've seen.
What might the width/length be of such a bow. And the length of the handle?
It looks small, much smaller than any other bows I've seen.
Also, I am curious how the siyahs would be attached. Are they steam bent at all?
It looks like they could be attached like the korean horn bow. Or are they more likely to be attached like this picture?[external image]
It looks like they could be attached like the korean horn bow. Or are they more likely to be attached like this picture?[external image]
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I know someone who knew Harry. I will ask about the bow. I have shot a Harry Drake Turkish bow once. It was extremely smooth to draw. In style, it was a bow with the sinew exposed and varnished. He had reduced the weight by scraping the horn away from the kasan and the grip. Only the bending part of the arms and the splices were covered by horn.
The picture of me shooting in the thumbnail is of that bow.
The picture of me shooting in the thumbnail is of that bow.