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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Grunt on September 16, 2009, 08:31:25 pm

Title: HBH longbow
Post by: Grunt on September 16, 2009, 08:31:25 pm

Here's a couple of shots of a Hickory Backed Hickory. 68" ntn 47# at 28"  I removed some wood on the inner limbs after taking these shots. I wasn't getting enough wood moving in the center.

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Title: Re: HBH longbow
Post by: Pappy on September 17, 2009, 05:15:17 am

I think you done the right thing doing that,looks good,how dose it shoot ?
    Pappy

Title: Re: HBH longbow
Post by: Grunt on September 17, 2009, 08:07:56 am

Shoots sweet, very little handshock, I served the string and started finishing yesterday. Got to get another coat of spar varnish on her today and if it stops raining shoot her some more. Maybe a handle wrap in a few days. Follows the string just little as I glued her up Perry style.

Title: Re: HBH longbow
Post by: islandpiper on September 17, 2009, 08:11:31 am

Can we see an UNBRACED picture?   thanks, piper

Title: Re: HBH longbow
Post by: OldBow on September 17, 2009, 10:32:41 am

Great weapon you've got there. Bookmarked ,too, under Sept Laminates for BOM fun.

Title: Re: HBH longbow
Post by: Pat B on September 17, 2009, 10:40:08 am

Nice bow, Grunt.   Your handle area does look stiff to me.