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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: rps3 on August 31, 2014, 09:36:50 pm

Title: horn tipped hhb
Post by: rps3 on August 31, 2014, 09:36:50 pm

I like the way the tips turned out on this one. The bow came from a poor stave that sort of split off the log sideways and did not have much width to work with. Was reflexed off the handle then deflexed, so I just flipped the tips a little.  I wasn't even sure it would make a shooter. Ended up being a good one that should spend some time hunting this year. 65" long around 55# at 28" draw. Deer antler tips. Leather grip done by my son in law.
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(http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q556/longbow60/horn%20hhb/dscn1646_zps7304c4c6.jpg)

Title: Re: horn tipped hhb
Post by: rps3 on August 31, 2014, 09:40:39 pm

(http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q556/longbow60/horn%20hhb/dscn1638_zpsf329f5a8.jpg)
(http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q556/longbow60/horn%20hhb/dscn1640_zpsa46a0fae.jpg)
(http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q556/longbow60/horn%20hhb/dscn1647_zps0abe2324.jpg)

Title: Re: horn tipped hhb
Post by: (bow)Hunter on August 31, 2014, 09:45:05 pm

WOW that is an absolutely fantastic looking bow!! Those antler tips are awesome, were you just using a rattail file to make the nocks then polished them up? Also how did you go about cutting off the antler tip from the tine? My dremmel died recently so another method will have to work...

Title: Re: horn tipped hhb
Post by: PatM on August 31, 2014, 10:06:59 pm

Nice one. Very reminiscent of the Swiss style longbow.
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 A saw will easily cut antler. A good hacksaw is fine although I guess a butcher's  'bone" saw would likely be the best choice.

Title: Re: horn tipped hhb
Post by: rps3 on August 31, 2014, 10:07:16 pm

Rat tail file, chainsaw file, then sandpaper. I cut the horn on my bandsaw and flattened it on the beltsander. Thanks

Title: Re: horn tipped hhb
Post by: rps3 on August 31, 2014, 10:08:55 pm

Never heard of the swiss style longbow Pat, I will have to look that up. Thank you.

Title: Re: horn tipped hhb
Post by: PatM on August 31, 2014, 10:28:43 pm

 Here you go. http://paleoplanet69529.yuku.com/topic/26406/swiss-quot-chiemgauer-quot-bow#.VAPMlOkg_IU

Title: Re: horn tipped hhb
Post by: rps3 on August 31, 2014, 10:46:20 pm

Cool bows for sure Pat, and I learned something new.

Title: Re: horn tipped hhb
Post by: hunterbob on August 31, 2014, 11:23:26 pm

Wow Bob that is sweet. Love the tips . you do make one awesome bow. I love my hhb.

Title: Re: horn tipped hhb
Post by: Badly Bent on September 01, 2014, 12:15:48 am

Great looking bow, like the side profile, beautiful tip work and excellent tiller. Bet it shoots nice as well.

Title: Re: horn tipped hhb
Post by: osage outlaw on September 01, 2014, 12:27:45 am

That's a very nice bow.  That tiller looks great!

Title: Re: horn tipped hhb
Post by: IdahoMatt on September 01, 2014, 01:30:01 am

Man that a sweet lookin bow there. I have always dug your bows man.  The tips are op notch :)

Title: Re: horn tipped hhb
Post by: rps3 on September 01, 2014, 09:14:06 am

Thanks alot guys. I will be using more deer antler for tips in the future, just have to make the cuts when the wife is not home and the windows wide open.

Title: Re: horn tipped hhb
Post by: Blackcoyote on September 01, 2014, 10:16:01 am

Good lookin bow! Nice work

Title: Re: horn tipped hhb
Post by: Stixnstones on September 01, 2014, 12:30:54 pm

that thing is so nice it hurts, beautiful bow!

Title: Re: horn tipped hhb
Post by: RyanR on September 01, 2014, 01:13:50 pm

Good looking bow. Nice job on the tips.

Title: Re: horn tipped hhb
Post by: simson on September 01, 2014, 03:32:09 pm

Very elegant indeed!

Title: Re: horn tipped hhb
Post by: NeolithicMan on September 01, 2014, 06:06:25 pm

Gorgeous bow man! I really gotta get some HHB

Title: Re: horn tipped hhb
Post by: hammertime on September 01, 2014, 06:19:44 pm

Argree with all the others-SWEET...those tip are well done-Hammertime

Title: Re: horn tipped hhb
Post by: burchett.donald on September 01, 2014, 06:47:57 pm

 Love the color of the tips and the wood...Excellent tiller as well, A+ ;)
                                                                                                           Don

Title: Re: horn tipped hhb
Post by: Lee Lobbestael on September 01, 2014, 09:29:20 pm

Wow! Amazing bow all around! Tiller is absolutely flawless!

Title: Re: horn tipped hhb
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on September 02, 2014, 08:14:03 am

Real nice bow Bob. Great tiller.

Title: Re: horn tipped hhb
Post by: Pappy on September 02, 2014, 08:30:24 am

Tiller looks great,should be a good shooter.  :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: horn tipped hhb
Post by: blackhawk on September 02, 2014, 08:37:58 am

Nice work there Bob :)

Title: Re: horn tipped hhb
Post by: rps3 on September 02, 2014, 11:01:22 am

Thanks again to you all, much appreciated. Now to spend the next month getting to know each other before the big day.

Title: Re: horn tipped hhb
Post by: Josh B on September 02, 2014, 11:16:38 am

That ought to fill the freezer!  Very nice work all around, but the tips are a particularly nice touch. Josh