Working Down the Oryx Horn for Composite Bow Backing

This segment of the mulberry bow/composite bow project deals with converting the raw oryx horn into material that can be used to reinforce the bow belly. It recounts how the horn is split lengthwise, trimmed to length, and thinned so that each piece will respond to boiling and reshaping. I am using hand tools because that's my preference. Using a band saw, rotary tool, and belt sander would speed the process and make production much quicker, but that would only be of value to me if I began to make these bows in numbers. The next video will illustrate steaming and reshaping the horn pieces as well as rough and finish shaping of the bow's grip block and rigid siyahs. I hope you enjoy the video. Please subscribe and post constructive comments. Please check out our earlier videos on this learning adventure in bow building. Primitive Archery Mulberry Bow Segment 1:    • Primitive Archery Mulberry Bow Segment 1   Mulberry Bow Report & Fleece to Sweater Segment 1:    • Mulberry Bow Report & Fleece to Sweater Se...   Unboxing the Oryx Horn:    • Unboxing the Oryx Horn   Composite Horse Bow; Completing the Mulberry Wood Core:    • Composite Horse Bow; Completing the Mulber...