The
Traditional Bowyer's Bible - Vol Two
by G. Fred Asbell,
Tim Baker, Paul Comstock, Dr. Bert Grayson,
Jim Hamm,
Al Herrin,
Jay Massey, Glenn Parker
Softcover
150 x 225mm
318pp
Published by The Lyons Press, Guilford CT USA
R.R.P.$45.90
ISBN 1-58574-086-1
As reviewed in The Australian Woodworker Issue 130
Volume Two of The Traditional Bowyer's Bible continues the exploration of wooden bows and provides further instruction on making them.
Jay Massey introduces the subject matter with an argument for not only adopting traditional wooden bows but also for accepting the traditional standards of their use.
Tim Baker then discusses the making of bows from kiln dried boards. The next two chapters deal with, first, the bows used by the Indians of the Eastern Woodlands, and second, the bows used in Ancient Europe.
Dr Charles Grayson, who has been involved in archery for more than 70 years, then traces the history of the Composite Bow from the ancient past to the bows of this type that are being made today.
The remaining half of the book is devoted to Recurves, a long chapter on Strings, some Hints & Shortcuts, the use of Steel Points on Arrows and general discussions on Improving Accuracy and the making of Quivers.
Photos: Black & White
Units of Measurement: Imperial
Contents
Tradition Begins With The Past - Jay Massey
Bows from Boards - Tim Baker
Eastern Woodland Bows - Al Herrin
Ancient Europen Bows - Paul Comstock
Composite Bows - Dr. Bert Grayson
Bending Wood - Paul Comstock
Recurves - Jim Hamm
Strings - Tim Baker
Helpful Hints and Shortcuts - Jay Massey
Steel Points - Glenn Parker
Improving Accuracy - G. Fred Asbell
Quivers & Other Gear - Jim Massey
"Old Ugly" and the Little Buck = Jim Hamm