Before Most Of Us Were Born.

Where to source materials etc. Also the place to show off your new bow or quiver etc.... Making things belongs in Traditional Crafts.

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Before Most Of Us Were Born.

#1 Post by greybeard » Wed Mar 04, 2020 3:05 pm

Apart from the materials used in the newer laminated bows not much has changed.

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http://nebula.wsimg.com/6a684bc764a5253 ... oworigin=1
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#2 Post by Stickbow Hunter » Wed Mar 04, 2020 8:56 pm

Back before there was a need to call it Traditional Archery.

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#3 Post by Chase N. Nocks » Wed Mar 18, 2020 1:46 pm

Wow! Thanks for sharing Daryl.

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#4 Post by Jim » Tue Mar 31, 2020 8:09 pm

Amazing that an old catalogue could be such an exciting read! Thanks for sharing it Daryl.
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