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Title: New McBroom forward handle ASL
Post by: mcbowguy on March 02, 2016, 11:28:00 PM

Here's the first of many forward handle bows I'll be making in the next few months.  It turned out as I hoped it would.  64" 40 @ 28 Cocobolo riser with coco and canary overlays and action bamboo core.  

   (http://nebula.wsimg.com/2115cbae233aaea1221439966388ce6b?AccessKeyId=6B2A3AEB28CDA3F11959&disposition=0&alloworigin=1)

   (http://nebula.wsimg.com/cf263bbd62da20e9f2a00e9dfb995e54?AccessKeyId=6B2A3AEB28CDA3F11959&disposition=0&alloworigin=1)

   (http://nebula.wsimg.com/f1260c6d7964ec708b7e612a653e663b?AccessKeyId=6B2A3AEB28CDA3F11959&disposition=0&alloworigin=1)

   (http://nebula.wsimg.com/a0a181871b34a327e1277bea63aa8e52?AccessKeyId=6B2A3AEB28CDA3F11959&disposition=0&alloworigin=1)

Title: Re: New McBroom forward handle ASL
Post by: mcbowguy on March 02, 2016, 11:30:00 PM

(http://nebula.wsimg.com/9debcc93ac99f7e79eb021fecc805002?AccessKeyId=6B2A3AEB28CDA3F11959&disposition=0&alloworigin=1)

   (http://nebula.wsimg.com/3fa7c3868f1977d1259eecc2e53179e9?AccessKeyId=6B2A3AEB28CDA3F11959&disposition=0&alloworigin=1)

   (http://nebula.wsimg.com/1e3b88eb0f326a34befa4e0715addd6e?AccessKeyId=6B2A3AEB28CDA3F11959&disposition=0&alloworigin=1)

   (http://nebula.wsimg.com/2358c889610f3887b9c81f4c10a938a3?AccessKeyId=6B2A3AEB28CDA3F11959&disposition=0&alloworigin=1)

Title: Re: New McBroom forward handle ASL
Post by: m midd on March 03, 2016, 03:51:00 AM

Are you going to do one with a straight grip?

Title: Re: New McBroom forward handle ASL
Post by: Tajue17 on March 03, 2016, 04:41:00 AM

that's a nice one.

Title: Re: New McBroom forward handle ASL
Post by: alex321 on March 03, 2016, 05:21:00 AM

A real beauty... I like the understated look from the subtly combination of woods..

Can your forward grip be done in takedown form?

Title: Re: New McBroom forward handle ASL
Post by: Tradcat on March 03, 2016, 06:53:00 AM

Wow ! You may be hearing from me very soon

Title: Re: New McBroom forward handle ASL
Post by: ron w on March 03, 2016, 09:29:00 AM

That is beautiful......I really like forward or reverse handle bows, I have several.

Title: Re: New McBroom forward handle ASL
Post by: 1flyfish on March 03, 2016, 09:48:00 AM

Nice bow Brian,Keep up the good work

Title: Re: New McBroom forward handle ASL
Post by: mcbowguy on March 03, 2016, 10:47:00 AM

M Midd, a straight grip would be no problem at all.

Title: Re: New McBroom forward handle ASL
Post by: JRY309 on March 03, 2016, 10:51:00 AM

That's a nice looking bow,I do like a reverse handle bow!

Title: Re: New McBroom forward handle ASL
Post by: Paul Cousineau on March 03, 2016, 12:35:00 PM

That is awesome, i really like the look of those overlays on the belly of the riser.

Title: Re: New McBroom forward handle ASL
Post by: beaunaro on March 03, 2016, 01:10:00 PM

Very nice workmanship.

Title: Re: New McBroom forward handle ASL
Post by: Steelhead on March 03, 2016, 03:54:00 PM

What type of limb will that reverse handle bow have?Reflex/deflex,string follow,reflexed?

Lokks nice!I like the handle overlays.

Title: Re: New McBroom forward handle ASL
Post by: frank bullitt on March 03, 2016, 07:12:00 PM

Yeah, a string follow bow would be sweet!

Fine looker!

Title: Re: New McBroom forward handle ASL
Post by: jsweka on March 03, 2016, 07:17:00 PM

Very nice!!

Title: Re: New McBroom forward handle ASL
Post by: Bowtie on March 03, 2016, 07:41:00 PM

Brian, nice looking bow!  Glad to see that things are going well for you.
Your camping friend at Denton Hill.
Jerry

Title: Re: New McBroom forward handle ASL
Post by: mcbowguy on March 03, 2016, 07:50:00 PM

Thanks Jerry.  That was a fun weekend.  You guys sure know how to do it up right!!!

Title: Re: New McBroom forward handle ASL
Post by: m midd on March 03, 2016, 09:06:00 PM

Brain,
Im still loving the recurve but im probably going to have to have one of those too

Title: Re: New McBroom forward handle ASL
Post by: mcbowguy on March 03, 2016, 09:10:00 PM

Steelhead, it can be had with either string follow or backset.  This one has string follow.  

M Midd, think about what you'd like and give me a call.

Title: Re: New McBroom forward handle ASL
Post by: Scott F on March 03, 2016, 09:31:00 PM

That is a sweet looking bow!

Title: Re: New McBroom forward handle ASL
Post by: mcbowguy on March 23, 2016, 01:08:00 AM

Made another one this week.  The pictures kinda tell the story.  Coco and Olive ash over action bamboo.

   (http://nebula.wsimg.com/48418101f0f062e868d8d20e8d492941?AccessKeyId=6B2A3AEB28CDA3F11959&disposition=0&alloworigin=1)

   (http://nebula.wsimg.com/9d1ded8d9ef72661bfcd809a05f01822?AccessKeyId=6B2A3AEB28CDA3F11959&disposition=0&alloworigin=1)

   (http://nebula.wsimg.com/b559fa99432fcd6560abdaa28599f637?AccessKeyId=6B2A3AEB28CDA3F11959&disposition=0&alloworigin=1)

   (http://nebula.wsimg.com/9c524ee6b508ff327c676b191c6c470a?AccessKeyId=6B2A3AEB28CDA3F11959&disposition=0&alloworigin=1)

Title: Re: New McBroom forward handle ASL
Post by: mcbowguy on March 23, 2016, 01:09:00 AM

(http://nebula.wsimg.com/5771324a949c518026c6e6b7556f9af3?AccessKeyId=6B2A3AEB28CDA3F11959&disposition=0&alloworigin=1)

   (http://nebula.wsimg.com/7fbf9b8dcfbd497a34432ce43e0c18f7?AccessKeyId=6B2A3AEB28CDA3F11959&disposition=0&alloworigin=1)

   (http://nebula.wsimg.com/e69fcf4fbf9da1673bc27edbfdeed111?AccessKeyId=6B2A3AEB28CDA3F11959&disposition=0&alloworigin=1)

   (http://nebula.wsimg.com/f604895a00f89a8c02ff73740df7421b?AccessKeyId=6B2A3AEB28CDA3F11959&disposition=0&alloworigin=1)

Title: Re: New McBroom forward handle ASL
Post by: hunthold on March 23, 2016, 01:37:00 AM

Very nice! How about a 2 piece?

Title: Re: New McBroom forward handle ASL
Post by: mcbowguy on March 23, 2016, 01:18:00 PM

Working on one right now.  I had to make a slight modification to the size and shape of the riser but I think it's gonna do just fine.

Title: Re: New McBroom forward handle ASL
Post by: ron w on March 23, 2016, 07:16:00 PM

Nice......I would like to see the 2 piece!!   :thumbsup:

Title: Re: New McBroom forward handle ASL
Post by: PistolPete on March 23, 2016, 09:05:00 PM

Pretty bow, Brian!

Title: Re: New McBroom forward handle ASL
Post by: JMR on March 23, 2016, 10:05:00 PM

Just when I thought I had settled on being a recurve shooter...

Title: Re: New McBroom forward handle ASL
Post by: AZ_Longbow on March 24, 2016, 12:48:00 PM

It corrupts us all....can't wait to see that 2 peice all finished.

Title: Re: New McBroom forward handle ASL
Post by: Tradcat on March 24, 2016, 01:46:00 PM

What kinda limb wood is that on the belly ? Hickory ?

Title: Re: New McBroom forward handle ASL
Post by: ron w on April 06, 2016, 07:02:00 PM

Well, I just made the call to have Brian build me one of these forward handle ASL's. Osage and brown glass, nothing fancy. Brian was great on the phone and very helpful.......can't wait to get her home.......the wait begins......lol!

Title: Re: New McBroom forward handle ASL
Post by: frank bullitt on April 06, 2016, 07:15:00 PM

:thumbsup:

Title: Re: New McBroom forward handle ASL
Post by: LeeNY on April 07, 2016, 02:06:00 PM

:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:

Title: Re: New McBroom forward handle ASL
Post by: mcbowguy on April 07, 2016, 03:54:00 PM

Tradcat, that is olive ash.

Title: Re: New McBroom forward handle ASL
Post by: AZ_Longbow on April 07, 2016, 07:22:00 PM

You won't regret it. My fiance has the very first one. She was picky when we were looking for a new bow. She held it shot 3 arrows and made me sign a check on the spot.... It felt great in the hand and she says it fees super when she shoots it... She won't let me try it though just hold it. so I ordered a 2 piece version for myself.

Title: Re: New McBroom forward handle ASL
Post by: ron w on April 15, 2016, 08:13:00 PM

Who else is waiting for one of these.......

Title: Re: New McBroom forward handle ASL
Post by: L82HUNT on April 16, 2016, 11:52:00 AM

Have a backset on order also

Title: Re: New McBroom forward handle ASL
Post by: ron w on April 16, 2016, 08:51:00 PM

L82HUNT......when is your bow due?

Title: Re: New McBroom forward handle ASL
Post by: Sixby on April 16, 2016, 11:23:00 PM

Nice bow, Nothing wrong with that, Looks like a great design and great workmanship.

God bless, Steve

Title: Re: New McBroom forward handle ASL
Post by: L82HUNT on April 17, 2016, 03:01:00 PM

He said 5 to 6 weeks.   And that was a week ago

Title: Re: New McBroom forward handle ASL
Post by: ron w on April 17, 2016, 07:04:00 PM

I'm either right in front of you or right behind you........lol!

Title: Re: New McBroom forward handle ASL
Post by: AZ_Longbow on April 20, 2016, 07:09:00 PM

here's My new McBroom.Backset ASL 2peice.
   (http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u442/Arizona_Bowhunter/12961276_10208028080753955_5656031259402907978_o_zps8dkghbx2.jpg)   (http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u442/Arizona_Bowhunter/12976748_10208028077193866_2698473204349645991_o_zpsa9pzicg9.jpg)   (http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u442/Arizona_Bowhunter/12970967_10208028077473873_7157468534179769728_o_zpssfgmqi4i.jpg)   (http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u442/Arizona_Bowhunter/12973606_10208028095114314_7405439604497650057_o_zpsi7vrxrts.jpg)   (http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u442/Arizona_Bowhunter/mcbroom1_zps5xwtigo7.jpg)

Title: Re: New McBroom forward handle ASL
Post by: ron w on April 20, 2016, 10:02:00 PM

Nice........I may have to get a T/D after my one piece get's built.

Title: Re: New McBroom forward handle ASL
Post by: alex321 on March 10, 2018, 08:15:00 AM

az_longbow,

How are you ejnoying your McBroom?  How have you found the take-down system?

Thanks
Alex

Title: Re: New McBroom forward handle ASL
Post by: sam barrett on March 12, 2018, 08:37:00 AM

I have a forward handle ASL from Brian that should be coming any day now.  Can't wait to get it!  Some beautiful bows on this thread.

Title: Re: New McBroom forward handle ASL
Post by: ron w on March 12, 2018, 10:55:00 AM

I have had my forward handle for a while now......mine was made with dual shelves so can be shot with either hand. Nice and smooth and quiet. Brian makes a nice bow. Easy on the eyes also.