Does anyone know where to find a good asiatic bow build along. :dunno:
http://www.3riversarchery.com/How-to+Construct+the+Asiatic+Composite+Bow+DVD_i7530-1_baseitem.html
and on thumbrings since going asiatic
http://www.3riversarchery.com/Kays+Thumbring+Book_i6343_baseitem.html
http://www.atarn.org/FAQ/experts.htm
also go to Paleo Planet and into the composite section...wealth of experience there.
http://paleoplanet69529.yuku.com/forums/19/Archery-Composite-Bows/Archery-Composite-Bows#.U4YEPSjcDkc
i don't know if tutorial but i can give you a plans... maybe it helps...
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yYdpu_o2m_Q/U4YCQTbUSFI/AAAAAAAABmg/VSszxb0r-bg/w800-h510-no/ottomanBow.jpg)
"Asiatic bow" is a really broad term; broader even than "horse bow". The nomad cultures of Central Asia, Japan, Korea and China developed at least a dozen major different designs of more or less short, short, more or less asymmetrical bows for use on horseback. Those cultures also developed flatbows, longbows and a huge variety of other designs. Can you give us a better idea of what you're looking for?
I have a build-along elsewhere, and will help if you like my Scythian design:
http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=125;t=011534#000004
JacobKurt did a nice job on his Magyar style horse bow
http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=125;t=011409#000000
The ultimate resource for Asian style bow information is the Asian Traditional Archery Research Network -- www.ATARN.net (http://www.atarn.net)
Thanks inksoup those plans are great.
You probably should pick up Adam Karpowicz's book on Turkish bow construction, as it has lots of information that is relevant to all bows of their type.