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Title: Hickory on Hickory Reflex Deflex With Osage riser
Post by: bowstick on December 28, 2007, 08:09:29 pm

I made up a couple of Hickory Backed Hickory Reflex deflex bows the other day.  I played with the handle riser from what I normally do... it is super comfortble. not a large grip at all, but fits right in there.  Here are the pics... 60# @ 28" RH arrow Rest.  Barrell tapered hickory backing.  Sap wood hickry core, Osage risers.  Glued together with bowgrip.

(http://www.bowstick.com/storefront/images/rdhkbr.jpg)
(http://www.bowstick.com/storefront/images/finrdhkbr_01.jpg)
(http://www.bowstick.com/storefront/images/rdhkbr_03.jpg)(http://www.bowstick.com/storefront/images/rdhkbr_04.jpg)(http://www.bowstick.com/storefront/images/finrdhkbr_02.jpg)(http://www.bowstick.com/storefront/images/finrdhkbr_03.jpg)

I will try and get a full draw picture in a few days.  I also still have to seal the bow, it is only fine sanded.  Thanks for looking.

Title: Re: Hickory on Hickory Reflex Deflex With Osage riser
Post by: koan on December 29, 2007, 01:49:22 am

Sweet!!!....Brian

Title: Re: Hickory on Hickory Reflex Deflex With Osage riser
Post by: DanaM on December 29, 2007, 06:28:55 am

Those sure look nice, love that profile.

Title: Re: Hickory on Hickory Reflex Deflex With Osage riser
Post by: Woodland Roamer on December 29, 2007, 09:15:47 am

That's a really pretty bow, nice job.

Alan

Title: Re: Hickory on Hickory Reflex Deflex With Osage riser
Post by: Sidewinder on December 29, 2007, 09:27:24 am

Can't wait to see the finished pics. Very nice combo. Did you do a splash of sage on the tips as well? Danny

Title: Re: Hickory on Hickory Reflex Deflex With Osage riser
Post by: Wulamoc on December 29, 2007, 09:49:10 am

Lookin real nice! ;D

Title: Re: Hickory on Hickory Reflex Deflex With Osage riser
Post by: Canerod on December 29, 2007, 10:04:36 am

Very nice job! I really like the look of the grip.

Title: Re: Hickory on Hickory Reflex Deflex With Osage riser
Post by: chessieboy on December 30, 2007, 02:42:39 am

when that sage starts darkening it'll really set of that hickory. Very nice

Title: Re: Hickory on Hickory Reflex Deflex With Osage riser
Post by: rudderbows on December 30, 2007, 04:40:35 am

Wow! Nice show of talent Justin

Title: Re: Hickory on Hickory Reflex Deflex With Osage riser
Post by: tom sawyer on December 30, 2007, 08:50:10 am

Very pretty riser and some fine bows in progress.  The hickory/hickory combo in a R/D ought to really perform well.

What tools did you use to shape the riser?  How do you work on the piece glued over the hickory backing, without getting into the backing?

I like gluing up more than one of these backed bows at a time, it is very efficient.   I like to have some blanks in the workshop when it is cold and you don't want to make a giant sawdust mess with a saw/sander.

Title: Re: Hickory on Hickory Reflex Deflex With Osage riser
Post by: Minuteman on December 30, 2007, 09:50:42 am

I don't know anything about bowgrip but it sure looks to me like the osage on the back is gonna pop off when you start bending the bow. ???

Title: Re: Hickory on Hickory Reflex Deflex With Osage riser
Post by: PK on December 31, 2007, 12:58:12 am

Quote from: Minuteman on December 30, 2007, 09:50:42 am

I don't know anything about bowgrip but it sure looks to me like the osage on the back is gonna pop off when you start bending the bow. ???

Minute man, quik question do ya think if I put a piece just behind my handle will it pop off, seems to flat when I hold the bow
Pics in Handle thread, thanks

Title: Re: Hickory on Hickory Reflex Deflex With Osage riser
Post by: PK on December 31, 2007, 12:59:28 am

yes, that has a sweet figure

Title: Re: Hickory on Hickory Reflex Deflex With Osage riser
Post by: Pat B on December 31, 2007, 01:09:36 am

As long as that section of the handle doesn't bend the handle backing should be sound. With its feathering at the ends, looks like they should give a little anyway.    Pat

Title: Re: Hickory on Hickory Reflex Deflex With Osage riser
Post by: Red Dwarf on January 06, 2008, 12:39:49 pm

Bowstick, I really like the look of that handle. Could you please explain, to a newbie such as myself, how you go about shaping and fitting a grip like this?
What tools do you use?

Many thanks


Red Dwarf

Title: Re: Hickory on Hickory Reflex Deflex With Osage riser
Post by: Badger on January 06, 2008, 04:03:14 pm

I don't think it will pop off but it might develop a little seperation right in the fades area. Kind of a close call it might be fine,  Steve

Title: Re: Hickory on Hickory Reflex Deflex With Osage riser
Post by: mullet on January 06, 2008, 08:32:49 pm

   I had the same concerns as Steve. With it being that thin and long, I was wondering about it lifting close to the fades. Also, what is the advantage of backing hickory with hickory ? ???

Title: Re: Hickory on Hickory Reflex Deflex With Osage riser
Post by: tradrick on January 06, 2008, 10:08:09 pm

Very nice looking bow.Love the shape of the grip.tradrick