# Latest **URL:** https://atarn.fi/latest.md [Latest](https://atarn.fi/latest.md) · [Categories](https://atarn.fi/categories.md) · [Tags](https://atarn.fi/tags.md) --- ## [Welcome to Discourse](https://atarn.fi/t/welcome-to-discourse/7)
**Author:** [@system](https://atarn.fi/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2021, 12:24pm UTC](https://atarn.fi/t/welcome-to-discourse/7 "2021-09-05T12:24:27Z")
Atarn - Asian Traditional Archery Research Forum http://atarn.net/atarn/frameindex.htm Background The Asian Traditional Archery Research Network provides for mutual friendly exchange and support among the different ar… --- ## [Horn Processing](https://atarn.fi/t/horn-processing/319)
**Author:** [@Sulaymaan](https://atarn.fi/u/Sulaymaan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2026, 6:10pm UTC](https://atarn.fi/t/horn-processing/319 "2026-10-17T18:10:55Z")
Hi all, I am new to this process and I hope someone could advise me on this issue. I currently trying to process some horn but as illustrated by the photos -hopefully clearly enough-, there is this issue that the horn i… --- ## [Kitab Hidayat al Rami](https://atarn.fi/t/kitab-hidayat-al-rami/209)
**Author:** [@Matthias](https://atarn.fi/u/Matthias)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 9:53am UTC](https://atarn.fi/t/kitab-hidayat-al-rami/209 "2026-09-21T09:53:00Z")
Book on archery from 1722 north India The whole book is online avaible at: https://www.bl.uk/manuscripts/Viewer.aspx?ref=or\_14143\_f001r --- ## [Mamluk Bow Build-Along](https://atarn.fi/t/mamluk-bow-build-along/286)
**Author:** [@Marek](https://atarn.fi/u/Marek)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 2:14am UTC](https://atarn.fi/t/mamluk-bow-build-along/286 "2026-09-21T02:14:17Z")
Hi everyone, I’d like to share my process of building a Mamluk bow. It’s based on findings from the Citadel of al-Rahba. I don’t know the exact dimensions of these historical bows, but Taybugha’s description of the Dama… --- ## [Working my way towards my first hornbow](https://atarn.fi/t/working-my-way-towards-my-first-hornbow/317)
**Author:** [@ilikemakething](https://atarn.fi/u/ilikemakething)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 2:58am UTC](https://atarn.fi/t/working-my-way-towards-my-first-hornbow/317 "2026-09-07T02:58:45Z")
hey, folks, working on my first hornbow. I’ve been wanting to do this for ages, but finally got started. one thing i will say is that I will never use mulberry as my core again because its just so fibrous and difficult … --- ## [Building 2 similar 52” horn bows](https://atarn.fi/t/building-2-similar-52-horn-bows/267)
**Author:** [@superdav95](https://atarn.fi/u/superdav95)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2026, 12:43am UTC](https://atarn.fi/t/building-2-similar-52-horn-bows/267 "2026-06-29T00:43:30Z")
So glad I stumbled upon this forum! What a wealth of information and sharing here. I’ve been bitten by the horn bow building process. I’m a newby in many regards to traditional ottoman style horn bows. … --- ## [Korean style bow](https://atarn.fi/t/korean-style-bow/275)
**Author:** [@superdav95](https://atarn.fi/u/superdav95)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2026, 12:51pm UTC](https://atarn.fi/t/korean-style-bow/275 "2026-06-28T12:51:28Z")
Here is a project I have been working on for a little bit on the sidelines while working on my 2 other horn bows. It’s a modified Korean horn bow. Its core is bamboo and horn is It’s little longer than traditional Kor… --- ## [Jere's Scythian bow](https://atarn.fi/t/jeres-scythian-bow/123)
**Author:** [@JNystrom](https://atarn.fi/u/JNystrom)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2026, 3:45pm UTC](https://atarn.fi/t/jeres-scythian-bow/123 "2026-03-18T15:45:53Z")
--- ## [Horn sizing and I hear crackling noise](https://atarn.fi/t/horn-sizing-and-i-hear-crackling-noise/312)
**Author:** [@Dooboy](https://atarn.fi/u/Dooboy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2026, 8:50am UTC](https://atarn.fi/t/horn-sizing-and-i-hear-crackling-noise/312 "2026-03-07T08:50:02Z")
hello, I’m in the process of sizing the horn in my horn sinew composite build. I’m applying 5% 250 gram strength hide glue, I don’t see any visible delamination but when I warm it up for the next coat I hear small tick… --- ## [Istanbul conquest cup 2025](https://atarn.fi/t/istanbul-conquest-cup-2025/308)
**Author:** [@JNystrom](https://atarn.fi/u/JNystrom)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 12:58pm UTC](https://atarn.fi/t/istanbul-conquest-cup-2025/308 "2025-12-05T12:58:35Z")
Continuing the discussion from Istanbul conquest cup 2024: Well, it went really well! I got a double win. 635m in unlimited weight glassbow + wood arrow. 539m in unlimited weight hornbow + wood arrow. Also, both result… --- ## [Final check before tillering](https://atarn.fi/t/final-check-before-tillering/310)
**Author:** [@BowEd](https://atarn.fi/u/BowEd)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2025, 1:06pm UTC](https://atarn.fi/t/final-check-before-tillering/310 "2025-11-13T13:06:58Z")
Hello… For some reason I’ve forgotten how to post a picture through editing.Ok got it now. Copy and paste routine.Anyway… I have this bow within a few weeks of tillering.Handle overall is 1 foot long including fades.V… --- ## [Istanbul conquest cup 2024](https://atarn.fi/t/istanbul-conquest-cup-2024/268)
**Author:** [@JNystrom](https://atarn.fi/u/JNystrom)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2025, 7:23am UTC](https://atarn.fi/t/istanbul-conquest-cup-2024/268 "2025-10-23T07:23:46Z")
Okay, here is the 2024 competition photos and some story about the trip. It was a exciting time, since we had more broad competition with high level shooting in glassbow category too. First the trip started with visitin… --- ## [Turkish core, 7 piece construction](https://atarn.fi/t/turkish-core-7-piece-construction/97)
**Author:** [@Marek](https://atarn.fi/u/Marek)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2025, 12:48pm UTC](https://atarn.fi/t/turkish-core-7-piece-construction/97 "2025-10-09T12:48:05Z")
Hello, I’m trying to make my first turkish composite bow but I really have problem to find long enough piece of maple. Can I use V splice joint in the kassan eye section ? I know that there is a little bend at full draw.… --- ## [Maple good enough?](https://atarn.fi/t/maple-good-enough/307)
**Author:** [@BowEd](https://atarn.fi/u/BowEd)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2025, 4:36pm UTC](https://atarn.fi/t/maple-good-enough/307 "2025-10-08T16:36:59Z")
I got a chance to get some sycamore maple from a blow down.Do you think that’ll be dense enough?Got some ironwood though too but it’s rather knarly with some pin knots and wavy grain etc. The specific gravity of it rang… --- ## [Some new hornbows](https://atarn.fi/t/some-new-hornbows/281)
**Author:** [@kuba.m](https://atarn.fi/u/kuba.m)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2025, 8:10am UTC](https://atarn.fi/t/some-new-hornbows/281 "2025-10-08T08:10:36Z")
I had a little bit of trouble with applying layers of glue to the horn, there was always a void at the bottom of the groove caused by shrinkage of the glue, I rounded the grooves more, the humidity was about 80%, I think… --- ## [Process of reflexing while sinewing](https://atarn.fi/t/process-of-reflexing-while-sinewing/258)
**Author:** [@BowEd](https://atarn.fi/u/BowEd)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2025, 7:03am UTC](https://atarn.fi/t/process-of-reflexing-while-sinewing/258 "2025-10-08T07:03:49Z")
Hello again…This is about avoiding twist while drying.If everything is done and measured right it should’nt occur anyway. This may sound dumb but when reflexing those little power packs your making do you after sinewing… --- ## [New bow core ready for sinewing](https://atarn.fi/t/new-bow-core-ready-for-sinewing/301)
**Author:** [@roland](https://atarn.fi/u/roland)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2025, 11:45am UTC](https://atarn.fi/t/new-bow-core-ready-for-sinewing/301 "2025-09-19T11:45:31Z")
--- ## [Need help with core](https://atarn.fi/t/need-help-with-core/257)
**Author:** [@Silentabove](https://atarn.fi/u/Silentabove)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2025, 2:59pm UTC](https://atarn.fi/t/need-help-with-core/257 "2025-08-19T14:59:05Z")
New guy here. I’m attempting to make my first hornbow. Ive seen tons of videos on YouTube, but what I’m trying to figure out is how does one go about shaping the core without violating the growth rings on the back of th… --- ## [Помогите с первым османским луком](https://atarn.fi/t/topic/296)
**Author:** [@Rain](https://atarn.fi/u/Rain)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2025, 11:00am UTC](https://atarn.fi/t/topic/296 "2025-08-14T11:00:30Z")
Я довно пытаюсь зделать роговой лук в этом году сделал маньжурский лук но при раскрытие я его деформировал одно плечо согулось сильнее другого думаю сломалась древко был хруст. Неделю назад начал делать османский лук из … --- ## [First Ottoman Bow](https://atarn.fi/t/first-ottoman-bow/280)
**Author:** [@Burch](https://atarn.fi/u/Burch)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2025, 11:51pm UTC](https://atarn.fi/t/first-ottoman-bow/280 "2025-08-11T23:51:40Z")
Cut my laths and grip piece today. Laths 3.4mm wide and 1.5mm thick, 22 inches long. Grip piece 1inch by 1inch and 14 inches long. Red Oak. Found an article by Adam online saying the kind of core wood was not as crit… --- ## [Korean laminated warbow](https://atarn.fi/t/korean-laminated-warbow/135)
**Author:** [@Marek](https://atarn.fi/u/Marek)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2025, 3:36pm UTC](https://atarn.fi/t/korean-laminated-warbow/135 "2025-05-08T15:36:03Z")
Here are some photos from my first laminated bow build . The bow is now 90% complete. It has about 100 pounds for a 30.5 inch draw. 48 inch nock to nock. 1. Making wood lamination. I used wood for guitar necks. Great f… --- ## [Rawhide](https://atarn.fi/t/rawhide/285)
**Author:** [@BowEd](https://atarn.fi/u/BowEd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2025, 2:07pm UTC](https://atarn.fi/t/rawhide/285 "2025-05-06T14:07:27Z")
Something different than birch bark or leather here. With this large enough deer hide from last years season I’ve decided to take 2 strips from the belly edges of this dry scraped dehaired deer hide for covering bows.Th… --- ## [Leather thinning machine](https://atarn.fi/t/leather-thinning-machine/180)
**Author:** [@JNystrom](https://atarn.fi/u/JNystrom)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2025, 10:04am UTC](https://atarn.fi/t/leather-thinning-machine/180 "2025-05-02T10:04:23Z")
I recently bought this cheap leather thinning device through aliexpress. Cost was only 70 euros, since its so simplistic. Professional machines go far past 1000e. Build quality is good, machine is full metal and it can … --- ## [New flightbows 110-130#](https://atarn.fi/t/new-flightbows-110-130/251)
**Author:** [@JNystrom](https://atarn.fi/u/JNystrom)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 1:01pm UTC](https://atarn.fi/t/new-flightbows-110-130/251 "2025-04-28T13:01:28Z")
Here is the bunch of bows for 2025. 6 bows in total and varying lengths, but hopefully they will land close 110-130# @27". Sinew is moose leg sinew and wood imported kiln dried sugar maple. --- ## [Bending forms](https://atarn.fi/t/bending-forms/57)
**Author:** [@JNystrom](https://atarn.fi/u/JNystrom)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 8:57am UTC](https://atarn.fi/t/bending-forms/57 "2025-04-25T08:57:40Z")
Turkish, crimean and scythian forms here. --- ## [Tillering process](https://atarn.fi/t/tillering-process/282)
**Author:** [@Marc](https://atarn.fi/u/Marc)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2025, 4:29pm UTC](https://atarn.fi/t/tillering-process/282 "2025-04-19T16:29:21Z")
Hello guys I love to be in that comunity. I will participate more now I have the app on my phone. I have been working in mongolian bows the past few years. Now with succés, but stuck in what Adam Karpowicz, our goodfathe… --- ## [Here piggy piggy](https://atarn.fi/t/here-piggy-piggy/276)
**Author:** [@BowEd](https://atarn.fi/u/BowEd)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2025, 10:06pm UTC](https://atarn.fi/t/here-piggy-piggy/276 "2025-04-11T22:06:53Z")
A new 54" TTT symmetrical one piece core ready for some gemsbok horn with some longer regular handle fades \[3"\] fadeing nicely into the the limbs.Overall 10" handle.11" working limbs with 11" stiff outer contact recurve… --- ## [Forward handle bow](https://atarn.fi/t/forward-handle-bow/248)
**Author:** [@BowEd](https://atarn.fi/u/BowEd)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2025, 2:21pm UTC](https://atarn.fi/t/forward-handle-bow/248 "2025-04-06T14:21:28Z")
OK.Got it. --- ## [383fps/205gn, 105# bow](https://atarn.fi/t/383fps-205gn-105-bow/277)
**Author:** [@JNystrom](https://atarn.fi/u/JNystrom)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2025, 1:19pm UTC](https://atarn.fi/t/383fps-205gn-105-bow/277 "2025-03-28T13:19:47Z")
I did some chrono testing of bows. Best out of all was this “surplus bow”. Patched up and beaten with heat, delaminations and so on. It just goes to show very little is needed. Bow specs: 105# @26" from belly. 335g and… --- ## [Cooking glue](https://atarn.fi/t/cooking-glue/270)
**Author:** [@JNystrom](https://atarn.fi/u/JNystrom)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2025, 12:58pm UTC](https://atarn.fi/t/cooking-glue/270 "2025-03-28T12:58:13Z")
I have some poor, greasy waterbuffalo backsinew here that i paid hundreds of euros for… Might as well make glue out of it. I broke plenty of bows with this sinew so lets try something else. The all-in-one beer brewing k… [Next page](https://atarn.fi/latest.md?page=1)