Korean bow exercise

Dusan · Post by **Dusan** » Wed Dec 10, 2008 7:02 pm

Thank you, Adam.

Very detailing and precise advice. I have and use all tools what i see in koreans hands. I string bow vith "dojigae"- tepliks- its easy. I made wood vice like koreans and chinese masters use in all bow work. Now i try somtime string the bow vithout dojigae , only vith hand and foots , but always is neer me mi friend- if i need help. I was working very similar like you advice me besides warming the horn side in unstrung bow. Ok. I will try this.

jack farrell · Post by **jack farrell** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 2:07 am

First tillering

jack farrell · Post by **jack farrell** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 2:20 am

Korean method of stringing a bow

Dusan · Post by **Dusan** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 9:57 am

Yes Jack,

i build somthing like this in first picture long time ago. And visible like korean master modelite side of arm and kasan . But i prefer in this only hand and foot . Bow loks like very thiny and fragile thing... I think that our discussion is very beneficial for all who have , building or buy composite bow. Vithout this knowledge and experiences man can destroy , or dont corect use this phantastic weapon.When i looking in posts i find korean archer- Soso who wrote about his first experiences vith composite bow. I contact him . Maybe he told us more .

Dusan · Post by **Dusan** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 10:20 pm

I found this in You tube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOPIaOPLdHU

jack farrell · Post by **jack farrell** » Mon Dec 15, 2008 4:20 am

I find that straightening the upper limb is a matter of taste. Flattening the grip section by setting the bend would stablize the bow somewhat but flattening the limb does not seem to change the points of leverage.

A master can do what a student should not. Take note. -j-

scemdonmez · Post by **scemdonmez** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 7:12 pm

The humidity should not change quickly for not tillered bow. Specially, if the humidity decreases suddenly in winter, backing show tedency seperate. I lost one of my bow's backing for this reason. In very cold - low humidity, sometimes I use wet sponge to moisten the bow.

Cem

Dusan · Post by **Dusan** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 10:26 pm

Thank you Cem , but i dont leave mi bows in cold rooms. I have mi bows vith mi new Korean"friend" in 50-60 % humidity and 25-26 ?C and he "playing games" like crazy horse every time vhen i try string him. Only when i good heat him , he quied . Now i have him in box near heating vith stabil 35-40 % - 26-27 ?C.Its better.

scemdonmez · Post by **scemdonmez** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 5:07 am

Yes, it is better keep the bow in unchange temp room is the best.Old Turkish bowyers used upstairs room of the old style bread oven. İn add. keep the unfinishing(drying period) bow is more important .

Cem