This is my latest longbow build. It's 62" with mild deflex/reflex. Turned out 52# @ 28". I used black glass on the front and clear glass with flat grain red elm on the belly side. East Indian Rosewood riser with 9/16" of phenolic stripes for added strength. I wanted to make it center shot therefore the extra phenolic. Elk antler for the tips. The lams are made from some bamboo flooring I have. 2 parallel and one .002 taper. The red elm veneer is .024.
Before beaver tail grip:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v290/Hatrick/SLB005Riser.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v290/Hatrick/SLB005BellyLogo.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v290/Hatrick/SLB005Overlay.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v290/Hatrick/SLB005Tip.jpg)
Now with the beaver tail installed:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v290/Hatrick/SLB005RiserGrip.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v290/Hatrick/SLB005DBowWGrip.jpg)
Nice looker. Does it shoot as good as it looks?
Al
very nice,love that beavertail wrap.
Al, I got a chance to shoot it some before I put the finish on and all this darn snow came. Not to brag on it but I do really like the way it shoots.
sweet, you definately have skills!
Very Nice! I really like that grip.
:clapper: Dang fine work to be proud of! That's a nice looking longbow.
Nice work all the way around.
I mean, How cool is this? Way!!!!
Thanks for sharing.
God bless,Mudd
Beauty!! What talent!
great looking bow!! :thumbsup:
Nice work, I like the elm .
Very classy!
Nice work! Thanks for sharing!
WOW, that is a looker. Nice job!!!!!
Great looking bow.
Excellent job! :clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
Very nice.looks great,well done!
how does she shoot?
Mighty nice.
Great job man!
Nice work.
Thats a great looking bow,
nice looking bow . keep up the good work
I really appreciate the comments. It's especially nice to hear compliments from those who do this for a living like Apex and swampmaster. To encourage an amateur like me shows class and exactly why I appreciate sites like Trad Gang.
Anyone who has gone through the process to read up on bow building, make the forms and heat box, buy the essential materials, gather the tools, and then make a successful working bow has to appreciate the guy's that do this for a living. Let me tell you, they ain't gettin rich. You've just got to love building bows. You put a little of yourself into each bow that leaves the shop.
I'm fortunate to have a trade background so I have most of the essential stuff on hand or can easily build it. This bow does shoot exceptionally well, at least IMO. It's my 5th longbow and I wish I had the time to make a lot more. Problem is, the house needs some work and that's next on the list as the snow starts to melt.
You have some mad talent my friend, i wish i new how to build a bow. :banghead:
of corse dave another nice project and to let every one no ive shot many of his bows and they shoot great hope i can get this one from him
Excellent work :clapper: pretty enough to be furniture