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Offline Simple Hunter

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Hickory Bow with pics
« on: February 06, 2010, 01:45:11 am »
Hi all here is a new hickory bow I just finished.Ill post details after I am sure that I was able to get pics on here.

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Re: Hickory Bow with pics
« Reply #1 on: February 06, 2010, 01:59:39 am »
Ok I think I got it. This is not my first bow but it is the first that I have posted so any suggestions or comments are welcome.My idea for this bow was to make a quick, easy, but good bow, so when I was squirrel hunting this fall I came across this shagbark hickory that looked just right and this is what I came up with.

67in 50# at 27in
The handle is the original tree thickness(from front to back of handle)

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« Reply #2 on: February 06, 2010, 02:01:19 am »
More pics

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« Reply #3 on: February 06, 2010, 02:12:58 am »
I now its not perfect but here is the full draw pic.This is as fast or faster than any bow (per # of draw weight) that I have made.I would like to add that I am greatfull that we have a place to go and learn from one another like this.Thanks everyone.

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Offline Keenan

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« Reply #4 on: February 06, 2010, 03:04:25 am »
 Excellent bow Simple Hunter, Love the cambium on the back and the tiller looks spot on great.  Did you flp the tips slightly?  Congratulations on a very nice bow.
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Offline medicinewheel

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Re: Hickory Bow with pics
« Reply #5 on: February 06, 2010, 04:39:36 am »
Really nice bow!
Tiller looks good!
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Offline DanaM

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Re: Hickory Bow with pics
« Reply #6 on: February 06, 2010, 08:13:57 am »
Nice, looks like you nailed it to me :)
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Re: Hickory Bow with pics
« Reply #7 on: February 06, 2010, 08:24:59 am »
Looks like it a keeper to me. :o
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Re: Hickory Bow with pics
« Reply #8 on: February 06, 2010, 09:48:02 am »
Shagbark Hickory has been used for meatmakers for a awful long time. Good choice of material, nice bow. First four arrows are pretty cool ain't they? 
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Hickory Bow with pics
« Reply #9 on: February 06, 2010, 10:30:57 am »
Very nice. Simple but obviously well made!
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Offline Ryano

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Re: Hickory Bow with pics
« Reply #10 on: February 06, 2010, 10:35:55 am »
Gotta love sapling bows. I think the best high tension wood bows like hickory are made from saplings.  Seem to take less set with the rounded back and flat belly.
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Offline Dane

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Re: Hickory Bow with pics
« Reply #11 on: February 06, 2010, 10:52:48 am »
There is a simple elegance to bows like this. Very nice job. Very handsome.

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Offline Hillbilly

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Re: Hickory Bow with pics
« Reply #12 on: February 06, 2010, 10:54:46 am »
Sweet! Couldn't get much better than that, great looking weapon. That's what it's all about, good job.
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Offline Simple Hunter

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Re: Hickory Bow with pics
« Reply #13 on: February 06, 2010, 10:58:35 am »
Thanks for the comments. After this bow I would have to agree with you Ryano that a high crown helps hickory and heat treating,low moisture(6%),and a good finish also helps.Thanks again
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Offline Simple Hunter

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« Reply #14 on: February 06, 2010, 11:19:06 am »
Sorry I already posted this.I am new to this so I am just practicing.

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