I have been making stocks at a pretty fast clip, mostly to get practice woodworking. Having never seen an original bow in person I have to ask this. What was the fit and finish like on a military grade bow, or even a 'common' hunting bow? We have seen the fine work that went into surviving bows, but those were in royal estates, and made for nobility, or at least wealthy people.
I try to get the wood to metal as tight as I can get, which to me is just good practice. Having seen original muskets, there is a noticeable difference between them and a privately owned Pennsylvania Longrifle in fit and finish.
an aside, I was supposed to go see some originals at the Art Institute of Chicago next week, but they had to reschedule.
I try to get the wood to metal as tight as I can get, which to me is just good practice. Having seen original muskets, there is a noticeable difference between them and a privately owned Pennsylvania Longrifle in fit and finish.
an aside, I was supposed to go see some originals at the Art Institute of Chicago next week, but they had to reschedule.