The Traditional Bowyer's Bible (3) - Brossura

Hamm, Jim; Baker, Tim; Comstock, Paul; Cosgrove, Gabriela; Langston, Gene; Massey, Jay; St. Charles, Jeff; Silsby, Scott; Turkura, David

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ISBN 10: 158574087X ISBN 13: 9781585740871

Casa editrice: Lyons Pr, 2000

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Many archers and bowhunters are surprised to learn that a wood bow, whose ancestry dates back thousands of years, will shoot an arrow as effectively as most modern bows. Never before have such detailed instructions been available to the home craftsman on how to bring such history alive. This book—the fourth volume in the immensely successful Traditional Bowyer’s Bible series—is a compendium of expert articles that compare the characteristics of different bow woods; examine techniques for heat-treating bows and for making laminated bows; look at ancient bows and arrows from around the world; further explore the Mass Principle (introduced in Volume One) and its effect on bow design and performance; and look at the best features in traditional bows for flight shooting, and much more. The authors reveal their techniques with ample history, humor, and practical advice.
 
Original research on traditional techniques of making wooden bows and arrows, written by leading experts
 
Indispensable information for adherents of the traditional wooden bow
 
Copiously illustrated with black-and-white photos and line drawings

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Many archers and bowhunters will be surprised to learn that a wooden bow, whose ancestry dates back thousands of years, will shoot an arrow as fast and as effectively as the most modern fiberglass-laminated bows. Never before have such detailed instructions been available for the home craftsman, with information on how to make fine bows and arrows from natural materials. The authors thoroughly explain every facet of the process, from choosing wood to applying finishes, making construction easy even for the first-time bowyer. With combined experience totaling over a century, the authors have constructed over thousands of bows. Now they reveal their secrets and techniques in The Traditional Bowyer's Bible series, three essential volumes filled with history, humor, and practical advice - invaluable information for anyone interested in the age-old lure of archery. Volume Three covers tools, Korean and African archery, bows of the Plains Indians, custom shafts, stone points, and much more. (6 X 9, 352 pages, b&w photos, diagrams, charts)

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• Editore: Lyons Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2000
• ISBN 10: 158574087X
• ISBN 13: 9781585740871
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 352