Although the video clip is quite basic it shows how a bush stave can be fashioned into a bow using simple tools.
I was impressed with the system the bowyer used to hold the stave firm whilst it was being worked.
This method could be used to make all manner of selfbows.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xP104sAKabo
Daryl.
A Nydam Style Viking Bow.
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A Nydam Style Viking Bow.
"And you must not stick for a groat or twelvepence more than another man would give, if it be a good bow.
For a good bow twice paid for, is better than an ill bow once broken. [Ascham]
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For a good bow twice paid for, is better than an ill bow once broken. [Ascham]
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Re: A Nydam Style Viking Bow.
A great video, I was surprised by his use of Irish Yew. My understanding was that this species had far too many pins & knots to be useful as a selfbow wood. There are parts of Victoria & Southern NSW where this is not an uncommon timber, I am told.
His shooting form at the end was a little odd, compared to what I've been taught, but I suppose that comes down to preference, I suppose. The deer/pig/goat/butte at the end of the arrow wouldn't care if your form was "good" or not.
His shooting form at the end was a little odd, compared to what I've been taught, but I suppose that comes down to preference, I suppose. The deer/pig/goat/butte at the end of the arrow wouldn't care if your form was "good" or not.
Re: A Nydam Style Viking Bow.
Pure & Simple, I Like. Thanks Greybeard will I see one when next we meet. Cheers Roadie.
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Re: A Nydam Style Viking Bow.
Thanks for that Daryl, that was very interesting.
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Re: A Nydam Style Viking Bow.
That was a nice little video. I too liked his field-expedient bow clamp.
I didn't think there was any forest left on Ireland.
As for how easy it was to scrape that wood: I think I've had harder butter! That guy would be in for a shock if he tried some of our properly hard woods.
I didn't think there was any forest left on Ireland.
As for how easy it was to scrape that wood: I think I've had harder butter! That guy would be in for a shock if he tried some of our properly hard woods.
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IF you make one we will.Roadie wrote:Pure & Simple, I Like. Thanks Greybeard will I see one when next we meet. Cheers Roadie.
Perhaps entry to trad shoots should be 'bow made by nominee'.
Daryl.
"And you must not stick for a groat or twelvepence more than another man would give, if it be a good bow.
For a good bow twice paid for, is better than an ill bow once broken. [Ascham]
“If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk a sign?” [Einstein]
I am old enough to make my own decisions....Just not young enough to remember what I decided!....
For a good bow twice paid for, is better than an ill bow once broken. [Ascham]
“If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk a sign?” [Einstein]
I am old enough to make my own decisions....Just not young enough to remember what I decided!....
Re: A Nydam Style Viking Bow.
That was a great clip thanks for the link.
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