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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Red Tailed Hawk on April 20, 2013, 10:35:43 pm

Title: Eastern woodland Hybrid bow
Post by: Red Tailed Hawk on April 20, 2013, 10:35:43 pm

I guess I would call this an eastern woodland Hybrid bow, it bends through the handle but just slightly at full draw. Bow is from a white oak stave that I harvested last year. Dimensions are 64" ntn and 48# @ 28". Bow is 1 1/4" at handle and limbs taper down from 1 5/8" to 3/4" at nock. I have about 400 arrows shot through this bow so far and am real happy with this bows mannerisms. Unstrung the bow shows about 2 1/2" of set. Finished off with light wood stain, acrylic paint, and 8 coats of tru oil. Thanks for looking.

(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x438/lead955/04096dd1-bf76-4706-bd34-fbec9b9e0573_zps02ad8b72.jpg) (http://s1181.photobucket.com/user/lead955/media/04096dd1-bf76-4706-bd34-fbec9b9e0573_zps02ad8b72.jpg.html)

(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x438/lead955/April20134035_zps61a743f7.jpg) (http://s1181.photobucket.com/user/lead955/media/April20134035_zps61a743f7.jpg.html)

(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x438/lead955/April20134040_zpsd525637e.jpg) (http://s1181.photobucket.com/user/lead955/media/April20134040_zpsd525637e.jpg.html)

(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x438/lead955/April20134039_zps462ffb80.jpg) (http://s1181.photobucket.com/user/lead955/media/April20134039_zps462ffb80.jpg.html)ftp://

(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x438/lead955/6a4f77c7-12aa-4b9a-8104-32ae51f09a4f_zpsfc7b6300.jpg) (http://s1181.photobucket.com/user/lead955/media/6a4f77c7-12aa-4b9a-8104-32ae51f09a4f_zpsfc7b6300.jpg.html)

(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x438/lead955/April20134036_zpseab9a41e.jpg) (http://s1181.photobucket.com/user/lead955/media/April20134036_zpseab9a41e.jpg.html)

Full draw pic which is 28" draw.

(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x438/lead955/0a60bc81-674b-4b59-a222-7b9d5652337a_zpsf13b2b41.jpg) (http://s1181.photobucket.com/user/lead955/media/0a60bc81-674b-4b59-a222-7b9d5652337a_zpsf13b2b41.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Eastern woodland Hybrid bow
Post by: burchett.donald on April 20, 2013, 10:43:22 pm

Beautiful bow and sweeeet tiller. Did you heat treat any?

Title: Re: Eastern woodland Hybrid bow
Post by: DuBois on April 20, 2013, 10:47:13 pm

I love that bow! Great paint. What is the handle made from?
How big was the tree it came from?

Title: Re: Eastern woodland Hybrid bow
Post by: Red Tailed Hawk on April 20, 2013, 10:54:31 pm

The handle is built up with leather and shaped for comfort. I used a caul and added reflex to stave before tillering started.

Title: Re: Eastern woodland Hybrid bow
Post by: Don on April 20, 2013, 11:15:43 pm

Looks good. I like it.

Title: Re: Eastern woodland Hybrid bow
Post by: half eye on April 20, 2013, 11:48:39 pm

That's the way to 'em bend right there
rich

Title: Re: Eastern woodland Hybrid bow
Post by: Badly Bent on April 21, 2013, 01:49:58 am

Very nice Red Tail, great looking bow and that bend is smoooooth. :)

Title: Re: Eastern woodland Hybrid bow
Post by: charlie636 on April 21, 2013, 01:54:50 am

The Nock is very interesting; cool. Is the top picture with the Bow strung or un-strung. Very nice job.

Title: Re: Eastern woodland Hybrid bow
Post by: charlie636 on April 21, 2013, 01:56:57 am

Sorry, I mean the third picture from  the top picture.

Title: Re: Eastern woodland Hybrid bow
Post by: chamookman on April 21, 2013, 05:14:33 am

Nice ! Bob

Title: Re: Eastern woodland Hybrid bow
Post by: danny f on April 21, 2013, 08:44:14 am

great bow i like it.

Title: Re: Eastern woodland Hybrid bow
Post by: Trapper Rob on April 21, 2013, 09:02:18 am

I like it.
Rob

Title: Re: Eastern woodland Hybrid bow
Post by: rps3 on April 21, 2013, 09:26:10 am

Good looking bow. Full draw is sweet.

Title: Re: Eastern woodland Hybrid bow
Post by: lesken2011 on April 21, 2013, 09:28:52 am

I love those bendy handle circular bends!! Nice job! ;)

Title: Re: Eastern woodland Hybrid bow
Post by: SLIMBOB on April 21, 2013, 09:43:01 am

Sweet!

Title: Re: Eastern woodland Hybrid bow
Post by: Red Tailed Hawk on April 21, 2013, 01:08:46 pm

Thanks for all the comments. Charlie that pic is with the bow strung.

Title: Re: Eastern woodland Hybrid bow
Post by: dragonman on April 21, 2013, 05:15:43 pm

excellent tiller

Title: Re: Eastern woodland Hybrid bow
Post by: JackCrafty on April 21, 2013, 05:20:06 pm

Looks like you've got that wood working to the fullest extent.  Looks great.  :)

Could you post close up pictures of the tips from the side view?

Title: Re: Eastern woodland Hybrid bow
Post by: Hrothgar on April 21, 2013, 07:21:15 pm

Very nice, I really like the design and finish.

Title: Re: Eastern woodland Hybrid bow
Post by: H Rhodes on April 21, 2013, 09:17:50 pm

Nice bend on that one.  Beautiful finishing work.

Title: Re: Eastern woodland Hybrid bow
Post by: Pappy on April 22, 2013, 08:19:15 am

Looks good,nice bend on that one. :)
  Pappy

Title: Re: Eastern woodland Hybrid bow
Post by: Blackcoyote on April 22, 2013, 10:28:54 am

wow, great looking bow!

Title: Re: Eastern woodland Hybrid bow
Post by: Red Tailed Hawk on April 22, 2013, 11:15:08 am

Jackcrafty these are the only other pics I have of the tips right now.

(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x438/lead955/April20134037_zps3b60add9.jpg) (http://s1181.photobucket.com/user/lead955/media/April20134037_zps3b60add9.jpg.html)

(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x438/lead955/April20134038_zpsb042a548.jpg) (http://s1181.photobucket.com/user/lead955/media/April20134038_zpsb042a548.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Eastern woodland Hybrid bow
Post by: autologus on April 22, 2013, 11:37:18 am

Awesome bow, what is not to like about Eastern woodland style.  Native American bow design is my favorite, I love seeing these hand painted beauties you guys make.

Grady