Scythian bow - question for nock

PAZUZU · Post by **PAZUZU** » Sun Feb 17, 2013 12:00 am

Hello all
I'm trying to reconstruct the scythian bow. now almost finalize wood core but I feel little difficulty. I need pictures of the area of nock. I could improvise, but I want to be closest to the originals. I appreciate any help.

Pat Menzies · Post by **Pat Menzies** » Sun Feb 17, 2013 12:18 am

PAZUZU · Post by **PAZUZU** » Sun Feb 17, 2013 1:01 pm

Kviljo · Post by **Kviljo** » Sun Feb 17, 2013 6:54 pm

Looks awesome

I am not sure where I stole this picture. Maybe it helps?

PAZUZU · Post by **PAZUZU** » Sun Feb 17, 2013 11:01 pm

thank Kviljo! It is very valuable to me. good luck with your project.

jack farrell · Post by **jack farrell** » Mon Feb 18, 2013 8:13 pm

Pazuzu; That looks like it is going to be nice bow. Maybe the groove should be half round and each outer edge also half rounded.

PAZUZU · Post by **PAZUZU** » Mon Feb 18, 2013 10:22 pm

Jack thanks. I agree with you. cross section is not finalized. I hope soon to be ready for sinews. It is very interesting bow.

jack farrell · Post by **jack farrell** » Wed Feb 20, 2013 2:17 pm

Keep the mass of the tips down to improve performance. The design is slightly bulky in these bows.

PAZUZU · Post by **PAZUZU** » Wed Feb 27, 2013 8:24 pm

well, I finished shaping the core. I like a bit of a different form from this - with less deflex in the long limb, but will make adjustments for the next attempt. nock will finalize after sinewing. all criticism, comments and recommendations are welcome.

Orda Khan · Post by **Orda Khan** » Thu Feb 28, 2013 4:07 pm

I agree with you about the longer limb. I look forward to seeing this one sinewed, beautiful piece of work.

Uli · Post by **Uli** » Thu Feb 28, 2013 8:25 pm

yesss man

Arry · Post by **Arry** » Thu Feb 28, 2013 10:20 pm

Really looking forward to this one.

jbl · Post by **jbl** » Wed Mar 06, 2013 6:36 pm

WOW!!! Very nice craftsmanship. Can't wait to see the progress.

jack farrell · Post by **jack farrell** » Wed Mar 06, 2013 8:12 pm

Looks to need more reflex. Remember most were put in the grave while strung so all the reflex would be missing.

Alessi Francesco · Post by **Alessi Francesco** » Thu Mar 07, 2013 11:36 am

Beautiful work! Don't cover it with sinew!