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Title: snappy hickory
Post by: rps3 on January 30, 2015, 03:10:02 pm
This bow ended up being very snappy with such a smooth release, I think it might be next years hunter. I am looking forward to seeing what the hot humid summer does to its performance, it is so dry right now. 66", mid 50's at 28" draw. I trapped the back and tempered the belly. This was my first bush league attempt at the fancy grip.
(http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q556/longbow60/strunk%20hick/dscn1806_zpscde30832.jpg)
(http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q556/longbow60/strunk%20hick/dscn1808_zps44be9a1a.jpg)
(http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q556/longbow60/strunk%20hick/dscn1820_zpsbfeb5e03.jpg)
Title: Re: snappy hickory
Post by: rps3 on January 30, 2015, 03:11:31 pm
(http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q556/longbow60/strunk%20hick/dscn1821_zps250a74ab.jpg)
(http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q556/longbow60/strunk%20hick/dscn1824_zps29b1f26e.jpg)
Title: Re: snappy hickory
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on January 30, 2015, 03:13:10 pm
Sweet bow Robert! I like.
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Post by: Badger on January 30, 2015, 03:14:36 pm
  When they hold a profile like that hickory is real snappy wood. Enjoy it while it is dry. I wish my climate was a bit dryer here.
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Post by: bubby on January 30, 2015, 03:33:33 pm
Sweet bend man nice job
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Post by: Chief RID on January 30, 2015, 03:53:29 pm
Classic look. I bet it  iiisss   fast.
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Post by: rps3 on January 30, 2015, 04:02:34 pm
Thanks Chris, badger, bubby, and chief. I am going to do my best at trying to keep this dry over the summer. See if the hot box helps maintain it.
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on January 30, 2015, 04:13:20 pm
If you have central air in the house it should be okay this spring and summer.
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Post by: Will H on January 30, 2015, 04:31:45 pm
Super nice bow man!
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Post by: Aaron H on January 30, 2015, 05:13:00 pm
Beautiful bow, well done
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Post by: osage outlaw on January 30, 2015, 05:45:47 pm
Great looking bow. 
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Post by: IdahoMatt on January 30, 2015, 05:58:49 pm
Man that is one sweet bow.  I love the profile.  The humidity where I am drops dramatically in the warmer months.  It would probably be a great shooter out here O:)
Title: Re: snappy hickory
Post by: GB on January 30, 2015, 06:32:06 pm
That's a beauty.  Really like your stain or dye job.  How wide did you make it?
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Post by: Springbuck on January 30, 2015, 07:03:47 pm
  I like it. 
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Post by: Arrowind on January 30, 2015, 07:11:05 pm
NICE!  The tiller is outstanding.   No wonder it's so snappy.
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Post by: Peacebow_Coos on January 30, 2015, 07:24:47 pm
Good looking bow man, looks better than my recent attempt at the Strunk grip
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Post by: George Tsoukalas on January 30, 2015, 08:00:53 pm
That is a great tiller! It will be fine in the summer. Just leave it in AC when not shooting it. Jawge
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Post by: Danzn Bar on January 30, 2015, 08:01:39 pm
Great looking hickory stick!  really like the dye job.
DBar
Title: Re: snappy hickory
Post by: rps3 on January 30, 2015, 08:24:34 pm
Thank you Will H, falcon, osage outlaw, Matt, you ever try hickory? I have lots if you need a stave. GB, it is 1 5/8 at the widest, springbuck, arrowind, peacebow, jawge, and Danz Bar. It is black leather dye and provincial stain. Much appreciated.
Title: Re: snappy hickory
Post by: Chadwick on January 30, 2015, 08:41:56 pm
Beautiful bends! How does that handle feel in your hand? I'm fine with any handle, but I had a customer tell me he wants a thick handle in a bendy-handled bow. I'll build it up with leather.
What's your humidity throughout summer?
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Post by: Badly Bent on January 30, 2015, 08:42:54 pm
Fist class work, tiller, finish and even that handle wrap has style, cool bow. 8)
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Post by: blackhawk on January 30, 2015, 09:04:01 pm
Nice job Bob ;)
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Post by: Drewster on January 30, 2015, 10:57:13 pm
Yes indeed, that's a fine looking hickory stick.  Enjoy!
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Post by: IdahoMatt on January 30, 2015, 11:32:37 pm
I've only worked a couple of boards early on pm me if you want to work something out :)
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Post by: Joec123able on January 30, 2015, 11:42:01 pm
Awesome job !!! You know you've done good when a hickory bow has no string follow.
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Post by: Carson (CMB) on January 31, 2015, 01:49:44 am
That is a killer stick o' hick!  8)
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Post by: adams89 on January 31, 2015, 04:22:14 am
that's a very nice looking bow! and it sure looks fast !
Very nicely done!
Title: Re: snappy hickory
Post by: rps3 on January 31, 2015, 07:28:33 am
Thanks chadwick, the handle feels just right to me, and I don't know the humidity range exactly, but it gets pretty sticky, and I don't have central air. Thanks Badly Bent, Chris, Drewster, Joe123able, Carson, and adams89.
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Post by: RyanR on January 31, 2015, 07:36:11 am
Good looking bow. I like it.
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Post by: H Rhodes on January 31, 2015, 09:00:39 am
That looks great!  I agree with Jawge on the air conditioning.  I live in a place with sweltering heat and humidity in the summertime and my hickory bows hold up fine as long as I don't do something stupid and leave them in the truck all day.   That one ought to make meat next season.
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Post by: Hans H on January 31, 2015, 02:39:13 pm
it`s a beauty, also the tiller is top
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Post by: simson on February 01, 2015, 01:58:57 pm
Like that stick, classy looking with an awesome dye job. Wish I have hick in my pile ...
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Post by: ---GUTSHOT---> on February 01, 2015, 03:02:30 pm
Very nice love the dark stain