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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: upstatenybowyer on May 16, 2017, 07:35:46 pm

Title: Static #2- Buckthorn
Post by: upstatenybowyer on May 16, 2017, 07:35:46 pm

I heard from trusted members that Buckthorn makes a good bow, so I decided to give it a shot.  (SH) I wasn't disappointed.  :D

Not only is it tough as nails, but it feels like it's great in compression. It must be pretty decent in tension as well cause this bow was made from a sapling and is highly crowned. I've shot it about a hundred times and at no point have I had that feeling that it's gonna blow. She's holding her profile nicely as well.

Oh yeah, and the steam bending went well. The string alignment was off though, but a whole bunch of tweaking with the heat gun solved that.

62" ntn
55# @ 27"
leather handle
ebony tips
DF 97 string

Title: Re: Static #2- Buckthorn
Post by: upstatenybowyer on May 16, 2017, 07:36:15 pm

last 3

Title: Re: Static #2- Buckthorn
Post by: DuBois on May 16, 2017, 07:42:24 pm

Very nice indeed!
Got any pics of the belly? It's beautiful heartwood isn't it?

Title: Re: Static #2- Buckthorn
Post by: upstatenybowyer on May 16, 2017, 07:49:30 pm

Thanks DB. I'll take one. It really is beautiful... lots of reddish oranges and yellows.

Title: Re: Static #2- Buckthorn
Post by: DC on May 16, 2017, 07:52:16 pm

Nice job. We have Cascara here which is a Buckthorn relative. It grows everwhere and is nice and straight. I'll have to try it.

Title: Re: Static #2- Buckthorn
Post by: selfbow joe on May 17, 2017, 06:01:58 am

Very nice work

Title: Re: Static #2- Buckthorn
Post by: osage outlaw on May 17, 2017, 06:30:29 am

That's a sharp looking bow.  Nice job on it.

Title: Re: Static #2- Buckthorn
Post by: leonwood on May 17, 2017, 06:46:11 am

Sweet! You turned that sapling into something really nice. Gotta find me some buckthorn now  ;D

Title: Re: Static #2- Buckthorn
Post by: upstatenybowyer on May 17, 2017, 06:47:11 am

Thanks for looking guys. I know I post them all the time, so I do appreciate it.  :)

Title: Re: Static #2- Buckthorn
Post by: Bob W. on May 17, 2017, 07:54:24 am

Keep em coming , tiller looks killer!

Title: Re: Static #2- Buckthorn
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on May 17, 2017, 08:20:46 am

Good work, I love buckthorn myself. Been a while since I played with any.

Title: Re: Static #2- Buckthorn
Post by: Aaron H on May 17, 2017, 08:34:35 am

That is an excellent looking bow upstate.  I really like the short, sharp bends.

Title: Re: Static #2- Buckthorn
Post by: BowEd on May 17, 2017, 08:41:37 am

Very nice bow Jeff.I can see why that Buckthorn can be appreciated.

Title: Re: Static #2- Buckthorn
Post by: Parnell on May 17, 2017, 08:54:49 am

Looks great.  Got one in the works now, I'm impressed with how well it works and feels.

Title: Re: Static #2- Buckthorn
Post by: upstatenybowyer on May 17, 2017, 09:00:52 am

Bob, Pearl, Aaron, Ed, Parnell, trusted colleagues and advisers, many thanks!

Title: Re: Static #2- Buckthorn
Post by: Stixnstones on May 17, 2017, 10:16:07 am

very cool.. looks like a rocket launcher

Title: Re: Static #2- Buckthorn
Post by: simson on May 17, 2017, 12:42:45 pm

very, very nice! That profiles are sweet!

Title: Re: Static #2- Buckthorn
Post by: upstatenybowyer on May 17, 2017, 07:09:05 pm

Thanks SnS. It's a wipper-snapper for sure.

Thanks Simson. Whenever I need a little inspiration I go to your website to browse the bows and study the build-alongs. Can't tell ya how much I appreciate all the work you've put into it.  ;)