What's a "Master Bowyer"?

[kennym]

Seen the same in construction Mike.

Some folks should just stick to fishing, ya know baiting hooks? 

[Kirkll]

Seen the same in construction Mike.

Some folks should just stick to fishing, ya know baiting hooks? 

That would make them a Master Baiter. Eh? 

[bownarra]

Pretty simple - a through and extensive knowledge of all principles and materials used in the craft.
After 700 bows and 20 years I'd say I'm close haha.
but it isn't time behind the tools - it takes an inborn natural ability and affinity with the subject. You can't make a silk purse out of a sows ear.....
Here in England when the bow was all important it was a 7 year apprenticeship to become a bowyer.

[Kirkll]

Pretty simple - a through and extensive knowledge of all principles and materials used in the craft.
After 700 bows and 20 years I'd say I'm close haha.
but it isn't time behind the tools - it takes an inborn natural ability and affinity with the subject. You can't make a silk purse out of a sows ear.....
Here in England when the bow was all important it was a 7 year apprenticeship to become a bowyer.

Have you got a web site or a photo album showing some of your work?  love to see it.   Kirk

[Sant-Ravenhill]

Loved reading this thread!