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Title: A FEW NEW HITMAN LONGBOWS
Post by: HMlongbow on March 07, 2012, 09:48:00 PM
I just wanted to post some pics of bows I just finished up and looking for some feedback.  If your interested in a bow let me know.   (http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i434/hitmancustoms/TakeDown%20%20longbows/DSC02622.jpg)  (//%3Ca%20href="http://s1093.photobucket.com/albums/i434/hitmancustoms/TakeDown%20%20longbows/?action=view¤t=DSC02620.jpg"%20target="_blank"%3E%3Cimg%20src="http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i434/hitmancustoms/TakeDown%20%20longbows/DSC02620.jpg"%20border="0"%20alt="Photobucket"%3E%3C/a%3E)
From top to bottom:
1. bubinga main beam w/ cocobolo  $650 red elm cores waterfall bubinga veneers
2. cocobolo w/bocote flairs and phenolic inlays, bocote veneers bamboo/2 layers carbon (sold)
3. purpleheart main beam w/ canarywood, tulip veneers over bamboo cores $650
4. red/onyx spectraply w/ red/white glass inlays, actionwood red/black cores black glass (sold)
5. brown/black ebony with black glass inlays, curly sapele veneers over bamboo
6. canary main beam w/honduran rosewood w/ blackwood inlays, canary veneers over bamboo cores (sold, pending)
Title: Re: A FEW NEW HITMAN LONGBOWS
Post by: HMlongbow on March 07, 2012, 09:51:00 PM
Here are two more handles for sale.
top to bottom
cocobolo main beam w/parafero and black glass inlays w/maple between, bocote veneers over bamboo cores ($775)
canary wood main beam w/ cocobolo and ambuya inlays, cocobolo veneers over bamboo cores ($750)
  (http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i434/hitmancustoms/TakeDown%20%20longbows/DSC02620.jpg)
Title: Re: A FEW NEW HITMAN LONGBOWS
Post by: Terry Green on March 08, 2012, 06:40:00 AM
NICE!!!
Title: Re: A FEW NEW HITMAN LONGBOWS
Post by: Night Wing on March 08, 2012, 06:46:00 AM
The #4 bow (red/onyx) jumped out at me. Very nice work.
Title: Re: A FEW NEW HITMAN LONGBOWS
Post by: JV Rooster on March 08, 2012, 06:52:00 AM
Very nice!
Title: Re: A FEW NEW HITMAN LONGBOWS
Post by: bluemoonrising on March 08, 2012, 07:47:00 AM
Beautiful Bows! Does canary wood darken over time and can you show a picture of the canary limbs? Peace!
Title: Re: A FEW NEW HITMAN LONGBOWS
Post by: flippnsticks on March 08, 2012, 08:25:00 AM
Nice work!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: A FEW NEW HITMAN LONGBOWS
Post by: Gen273 on March 08, 2012, 09:27:00 AM
Nice!!!
Title: Re: A FEW NEW HITMAN LONGBOWS
Post by: leftyfred on March 08, 2012, 05:05:00 PM
Dave,
Nice looking work.  LF
Title: Re: A FEW NEW HITMAN LONGBOWS
Post by: Fisherking73 on March 08, 2012, 05:28:00 PM
Was waiting to see the lefty, and only one and it sold already, just not meant to be. Can you pm how much number 4 and 6 would be to order leftie at #45 at 28? I find it hard to order a custom bow, since I have NO idea about woods etc.. and what is possible so have been waiting for pics or for the pass around to end so we can work something out on the riser that is going around and a new set of lighter limbs. But these are nice!!
Title: Re: A FEW NEW HITMAN LONGBOWS
Post by: HMlongbow on March 08, 2012, 06:20:00 PM
The canary will darken a bit I have been told and how much depends on individual pieces.  I will post some pics of the canary limbs.
thanks for looking
Dave
Title: Re: A FEW NEW HITMAN LONGBOWS
Post by: BOHO on March 08, 2012, 08:03:00 PM
thats some mighty fine lookin bows Dave.  good job man !!!
Title: Re: A FEW NEW HITMAN LONGBOWS
Post by: PaPaFrank on March 08, 2012, 08:27:00 PM
Beautiful Bows!
Title: Re: A FEW NEW HITMAN LONGBOWS
Post by: HMlongbow on March 08, 2012, 09:25:00 PM
These are pics of the canarywood veneers.  They are yellowish with some red and light browns through the veneers.  It is a great alternative to osage, I believe with more wood grain.  
   (http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i434/hitmancustoms/DSC02632.jpg)
   (http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i434/hitmancustoms/DSC02633.jpg)
The bottom picture is a better resemblence of the veneers.
Title: Re: A FEW NEW HITMAN LONGBOWS
Post by: HMlongbow on March 13, 2012, 10:40:00 PM
I guess I didn't realize how blurry second set of pics was.  I will have to repost as to what the woods look like.
Thanks and good shooting
Title: Re: A FEW NEW HITMAN LONGBOWS
Post by: 3DNinja on March 14, 2012, 01:22:00 PM
I can speak from experience that not only are Dave's bows absolutely beautiful, but darn sweet shooters as well! I have had the honor to meet Dave and the privalage to talk traditional archery and to shoot with him. He is highly knowledgeable in his craft and will do whatever it takes to satisfy his customer.  Fortunatly his shop is not far from my house and he frequents alot of the local 3D shoots that I attend, (so he gets to knock at me about my poor shooting form ha ha). Im still loving my bow you made for me Dave, keep up the good work!
Title: Re: A FEW NEW HITMAN LONGBOWS
Post by: HMlongbow on March 14, 2012, 06:28:00 PM
Great to hear from you Craig and glad you enjoy your new bow.  Keep shooting and great things will come.
Thanks and good shooting,
Title: Re: A FEW NEW HITMAN LONGBOWS
Post by: drewsbow on March 14, 2012, 06:37:00 PM
very nice bows   :clapper:
Title: Re: A FEW NEW HITMAN LONGBOWS
Post by: HMlongbow on March 17, 2012, 07:31:00 PM
Thanks for the comments and remember that these bows are for sale and if you want some more pics let me know.  Most of the bows are in the 50# range but if you are looking for something special I can always make a new set of limbs to fit your needs
Thanks and good shooting
Title: Re: A FEW NEW HITMAN LONGBOWS
Post by: HMlongbow on March 25, 2012, 09:05:00 AM
I am going to be going through a website change here soon.  I will have a chance to post pics that will be alot easier as a fellow trad friend is redoing my webpage.  Hope for the best.  
If anyone is interested in any of the bows and looking for a specific weight let me know and we can get a set of limbs on the riser for you.  
thanks and good shooting,
Dave
Title: Re: A FEW NEW HITMAN LONGBOWS
Post by: Bernie B. on March 25, 2012, 06:22:00 PM
Very nice looking bows!  You have an eye for great wood combinations.     :thumbsup:

Bernie Bjorklund

NC Iowa/SW Wisconsin
Title: Re: A FEW NEW HITMAN LONGBOWS
Post by: HMlongbow on March 26, 2012, 06:22:00 PM
Thanks Bernie and always looking for some feedback.
Title: Re: A FEW NEW HITMAN LONGBOWS
Post by: HMlongbow on April 01, 2012, 06:11:00 PM
Thanks for all the feedback