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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Simple Hunter on February 06, 2010, 01:45:11 am
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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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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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More pics
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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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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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Really nice bow!
Tiller looks good!
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Nice, looks like you nailed it to me :)
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Looks like it a keeper to me. :o
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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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Very nice. Simple but obviously well made!
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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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There is a simple elegance to bows like this. Very nice job. Very handsome.
Dane
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Sweet! Couldn't get much better than that, great looking weapon. That's what it's all about, good job.
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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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Sorry I already posted this.I am new to this so I am just practicing.
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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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That is a mighty fine weapon you've made, Simple Hunter!
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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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Looks like a great bow to me! You did an excellent job, congratulations! :)
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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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Well done, I think it looks right on!
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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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Another natural beauty!
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Wow! That bow came out great. Love the handle and the tiler. Jawge
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What's not to like. Nice bow.
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How about a close-up of the tips??
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Looks like a picture perfect hickory bow to me. Great job :)
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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!!
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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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Really nice job on that one. Tiller and unbraced profiles speak volumes.