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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Simple Hunter on April 14, 2010, 10:35:20 pm

Title: HHB Bow
Post by: Simple Hunter on April 14, 2010, 10:35:20 pm

I was looking back at some past bows and was inspired by two made by Marc St louis and Pappy.They were made out of hophornbeam.I would like to thank Marc, Pappy and all others that post bows made out of wood that is not standard.I have been stuck in a rut with hickory.

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Post by: Simple Hunter on April 14, 2010, 10:56:34 pm

Here are some details it is 63 in long 50# at 27in. Stain is walnut that I made from walnuts taken from my dads yard. Tips were bent using dry heat on a form.Its not as good as Marc or Pappys but I hope you like. Thanks again.

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Post by: Simple Hunter on April 14, 2010, 11:01:02 pm

More pics

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Post by: Lombard on April 14, 2010, 11:10:36 pm

Congratulations, looks like you made a fine bow there.

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Post by: Timo on April 14, 2010, 11:32:43 pm

That bow has some nice lines!  Great job. ;)

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Post by: Josh on April 14, 2010, 11:45:03 pm

That is a very beautiful hop hornbeam bow.  Very nice tiller and finish work.   :)

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Post by: bryan irwin on April 14, 2010, 11:52:57 pm

very nice tiller looks great

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Post by: Dave 55 on April 15, 2010, 12:02:51 am

Oh ya I like everything about it,very nice work.

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Post by: Ken S on April 15, 2010, 12:08:08 am

I love It brother!

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Post by: OldBow on April 15, 2010, 12:22:48 am

Ditto Everybody. Thanks for sharing. This is a fine bow and bookmarked for April Self BOM.

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Post by: zenmonkeyman on April 15, 2010, 02:03:25 am

No need for humility on that one!  You totally nailed it!

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Post by: medicinewheel on April 15, 2010, 03:28:58 am

WOW super nice profile in this bow; my favourite type of shape!
Nice detail, too.
Might be a front runner next BOM...

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Post by: mox1968 on April 15, 2010, 07:30:26 am

lovely lookiing bow totally nailed it

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Post by: ricktrojanowski on April 15, 2010, 07:38:08 am

Very nice, everything looks great.  I especially like your choice of stain.  Fine work, you should be very proud of that one.

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Post by: DanaM on April 15, 2010, 07:47:00 am

Whats not to like, sweet bow:)

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Post by: Dean Marlow on April 15, 2010, 09:05:16 am

That is a beautiful ironwood bow. That bow will not take a second seat to anybody. Thanks for sharing.

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Post by: Hillbilly on April 15, 2010, 09:05:43 am

Don't see how you could make it much better-looks great. Good profile, good tiller, just the right length and weight. Looks like a good hunting bow.

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Post by: George Tsoukalas on April 15, 2010, 11:24:53 am

That's a beauty! You certainly are emulating some of the best bowyers in Pappy and Marc. Jawge

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Post by: Okie on April 15, 2010, 12:27:30 pm

Great lookin' bow!!

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Post by: Pappy on April 15, 2010, 01:12:25 pm

Very nice work, You done that piece of wood justice.Tiller looks great and the grip and finish work
looks good to boot.  :) HHB is a very good bow wood and makes an outstanding bow,I would
say it is one of the best wihite wood out there. :)
   Pappy

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Post by: bowkee on April 15, 2010, 02:47:27 pm

ZGood Sculptor :)

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Post by: Cooper on April 15, 2010, 03:23:23 pm

A very fine bow, I like this shorter bows with flipped tips.

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Post by: Parnell on April 15, 2010, 03:30:22 pm

Very nice bow - great job!

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Post by: Simple Hunter on April 15, 2010, 07:26:53 pm

Thanks for all the comments it means allot.My first bows looked awful and shot even worse.Pappy I would agree.This is my first out of this wood but so far I am very impressed.  Here are some pics of some knots on the belly.I have shot over a hundred arrows out of it and they don't seem to affect anything.   Thanks

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