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2. Bowyer - Wikipedia

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   These bowyers could reportedly make an English longbow in as little as two hours. Wooden selfbows normally take from 5–15 hours of work depending on the skill of the bowyer and the challenges set by the piece of wood. Modern amateurs find it satisfying to make functional self bows with beginner's skills and few tools.

3. Basket weaving - Wikipedia

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   Basket weaving (also basketry or basket making) is the process of weaving or sewing pliable materials into three-dimensional artifacts, such as baskets, mats, mesh bags or even furniture. Craftspeople and artists specialized in making baskets may be known as basket makers and basket weavers .

4. Cable-backed bow - Wikipedia

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   The cable backed bow, showing the bow (a) bearing the tensioned cable (b) along the face of it, attached by bindings (c). Finally, the bow strung with the main string (d). Several Inuit cable-backed bows. The shapes of the top four are an interesting mix of deflex, reflex, and decurve. A cable-backed bow is a bow reinforced with a cable on the ...

5. Turkish archery - Wikipedia

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   The Turkish bow is a recurved composite bow used in the Ottoman Empire.The construction is similar to that of other classic Asiatic composite bows, with a wooden core (maple was most desirable), animal horn on the belly (the side facing the archer), and sinew on the front, with the layers secured together with animal glue.

6. Bow maker - Wikipedia

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   In making the stick of a bow, the initial part of the woodworking is done on a straight stick. According to James McKean, "the bow maker graduates the stick in precise gradations so that it is evenly flexible throughout." [2] These gradations were calculated by François Tourte, discussed below. In order to shape the curve or "camber" of the ...

7. No. 8 Florida follows victory over top-ranked Tennessee with ...

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   Alijah Martin scored 14 points and three teammates also scored in double figures as No. 8 Florida defeated Arkansas 71-63 on Saturday. Alex Condon, Will Richard and Walton Clayton Jr. scored 12 ...

8. Kate Beckinsale details assault on set at 18, more abuse ...

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   Blake Lively's allegati o ns against Justin Baldoni have inspired Kate Beckinsale to come forward with her own stories of alleged abuse in Hollywood.. In an Instagram video on Sunday, the ...

9. Holmegaard bow - Wikipedia

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   Such "Holmegaard style" bows are used in flight archery competitions. For flight bows, an optimum between the length of the stiff tips and the draw force of the bow is desired. If the outer limbs are too long, their weight exceeds the capacity of the energy stored in inner limbs. The outer limbs can also become unstable if made too thin.