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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: oschroe on October 17, 2010, 10:53:29 pm

Title: John T's Hickory Bow
Post by: oschroe on October 17, 2010, 10:53:29 pm

Here's the pics of John Thomas's Hickory Bow.

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Title: Re: John T's Hickory Bow
Post by: _Jon_ on October 18, 2010, 03:36:18 am

Wow!  Now thats one nice bow.  I enjoyed how it shoots.  He done some mighty fine work on that bow.

Title: Re: John T's Hickory Bow
Post by: Pappy on October 18, 2010, 07:06:29 am

It is 58 n-n 47@28 Pignut Hickory with 3 thin layers of deer leg sinew on it.Cocobola tips and Diamond back skins. Nice work John,sweet shooter and beautiful finish work. JohnT said he had never made a Hickory bow that he really liked till this one.  :) We made him keep it dry. ;) ;D ;D
   Pappy

Title: Re: John T's Hickory Bow
Post by: Lombard on October 18, 2010, 09:40:12 am

That is one sweet looking bow.

Title: Re: John T's Hickory Bow
Post by: George Tsoukalas on October 18, 2010, 09:48:17 am

That's just awesome! Great bow! The look of happiness on John's face is priceless. Jawge

Title: Re: John T's Hickory Bow
Post by: ohma on October 18, 2010, 12:26:23 pm

outstanding bow , man if that shoots as good as it looks you goy a winner . gotta love those little tips.

Title: Re: John T's Hickory Bow
Post by: aznboi3644 on October 18, 2010, 12:43:16 pm

beautiful recurve...love those lines

Title: Re: John T's Hickory Bow
Post by: Parnell on October 18, 2010, 02:52:46 pm

It's a beautiful profile.  Is the bow stained?  Wood color is nice.  The tips are oustanding!

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Post by: youngbowyer33 on October 18, 2010, 09:33:44 pm

well i love it.those tips are incredible, it's got a  sweet profile and the tiller is great!

Title: Re: John T's Hickory Bow
Post by: hammertime on October 18, 2010, 10:43:38 pm

YeahIl like it! Tiller looks perfect,tips awesome-and hickory is great bow wood-Hammertime

Title: Re: John T's Hickory Bow
Post by: ken75 on October 18, 2010, 11:05:40 pm

dang nice bow excellent in all aspects !!

Title: Re: John T's Hickory Bow
Post by: Thwackaddict on October 19, 2010, 01:55:07 am

very nice bow JohnT ;) i love recurves and yours is absolutely beautiful!Job well done

Title: Re: John T's Hickory Bow
Post by: medicinewheel on October 19, 2010, 02:32:04 am

That really is my favourite type of profile!
Unbraced side view would be great.

Title: Re: John T's Hickory Bow
Post by: Pappy on October 19, 2010, 06:03:00 am

There you go,it is stained just can't remember what color he said he used. I will pass the complaments along,he don't get on line much. ;) ;D But he dose love this stuff. :)   
   Pappy

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Title: Re: John T's Hickory Bow
Post by: Dean Marlow on October 19, 2010, 09:02:56 am

Now that is nice. I have a hickory blank I am working on and now I know what I will do with it. Thanks for sharing.

Title: Re: John T's Hickory Bow
Post by: Steve Milbocker on October 19, 2010, 09:09:19 am

That is a beautiful bow. I'm with Parnell,I really like that golden color.

Title: Re: John T's Hickory Bow
Post by: HoBow on October 19, 2010, 09:24:30 am

Fantastic job!

Title: Re: John T's Hickory Bow
Post by: Pappy on October 26, 2010, 06:09:36 am

I will pass it on,he is supposed to be on now but is having some kind of trouble logging on ???
   Pappy

Title: Re: John T's Hickory Bow
Post by: jwillis on October 26, 2010, 07:23:59 pm

It's amazing how much reflex it keeps in the braced and full draw profiles. Jim

Title: Re: John T's Hickory Bow
Post by: Ranger B on October 26, 2010, 09:37:19 pm

Great bow John.  I look forward to shooting it when I'm home for Christmas  ;D

Title: Re: John T's Hickory Bow
Post by: mullet on October 26, 2010, 10:22:01 pm

 Pretty bow, John. Pappy, you're a Moderator, use your power, log him on. ;)

Title: Re: John T's Hickory Bow
Post by: Pappy on October 27, 2010, 06:20:13 am

Above my pay grade Eddie. ;) ;D ;D I just know how to read and move stuff around. :)   
   Pappy