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Offline Pat B

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Re: Hickory Bow with pics
« Reply #15 on: February 06, 2010, 11:34:57 am »
I don't know where you live but if you have humid summers she will/may soften up a bit as the humidity rises. Not much you can do about it but it will regain it's snap when the humidity drops again.
  Hickory is one of my favorite bow woods. I just accept the changes that comes with weather changes. It doesn't effect the way I feel about it as bow wood.  ;)
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Offline Hojo

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Re: Hickory Bow with pics
« Reply #16 on: February 06, 2010, 12:05:54 pm »
That is a mighty fine weapon you've made, Simple Hunter!

Offline gmc

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« Reply #17 on: February 06, 2010, 12:45:03 pm »
I agree with the rest, very nice bow you got there. Sounds to me like you really understand the wood and it shows.
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Offline brownhillboy

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« Reply #18 on: February 06, 2010, 12:52:51 pm »
Looks like a great bow to me!  You did an excellent job, congratulations! :)
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Offline Josh

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Re: Hickory Bow with pics
« Reply #19 on: February 06, 2010, 01:44:19 pm »
nice bow man!  Tiller looks great, gotta love that hickory.  I have never made one from a sapling, gotta try that next!   :)  -josh
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Offline Parnell

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« Reply #20 on: February 06, 2010, 04:47:49 pm »
Well done, I think it looks right on!
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Offline OldBow

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Re: Hickory Bow with pics
« Reply #21 on: February 06, 2010, 05:10:21 pm »
You've got to be proud of this one. Very nice hickory bow and bookmarked, too, under Feb Self Bows of the Month. Thanks for sharing.
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Offline zenmonkeyman

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« Reply #22 on: February 06, 2010, 07:44:34 pm »
Another natural beauty!
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Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: Hickory Bow with pics
« Reply #23 on: February 06, 2010, 07:44:58 pm »
Wow! That bow came out great. Love the handle and the tiler.  Jawge
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« Reply #24 on: February 06, 2010, 08:17:06 pm »
What's not to like. Nice bow.

Offline medicinewheel

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Re: Hickory Bow with pics
« Reply #25 on: February 06, 2010, 08:39:40 pm »
How about a close-up of the tips??
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Offline Jesse

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« Reply #26 on: February 06, 2010, 08:43:57 pm »
Looks like a picture perfect hickory bow to me. Great job :)
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Offline barebo

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Re: Hickory Bow with pics
« Reply #27 on: February 06, 2010, 10:28:41 pm »
Great job on a small diameter piece of wood - you nailed it !! The knots really add to the natural theme . Top shelf all the way!!

Offline Simple Hunter

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« Reply #28 on: February 07, 2010, 01:37:03 am »
Thanks everyone. I have been learning from all of you for quite a while now and I would like to send out a huge thank you for all the information that you guys so willingly give out to everyone.I can truly say this bow would not exist without you.I have not posted very much because I have not felt my skills were good enough.Sorry about the poor pic quality I will try to get a better one.

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Offline Timo

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Re: Hickory Bow with pics
« Reply #29 on: February 07, 2010, 10:04:46 am »
Really nice job on that one. Tiller and unbraced profiles speak volumes.