Every now and then I get to make one of these, just a bow, made from all American hardwood, plain and simple. But performs with any of them. If beauty contests focused on capabilities rather than superficiality, in my opinion, these would win every time. I'm blessed to get these jobs now and then.
62" elm limbs, elm riser, and brown fiberglass, 50#.
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I get that, Mike. Remember you saying the same about a bow you made a while back. There's great beauty in simplicity.
Classy!
Although I like to oggle the fancy exotics, footed risers, and contrasting overlays, there really is something about keeping things simple with tried and true domestic woods.
I Really like that.... Super Clean and screams USE ME!!! :thumbsup:
I like the plain and simple bows too. :)
My type of bow!
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I like it!!
I also agree with your words. If it performs great in your hands, it's a beautiful bow!
nice looking bow Mike :)
That's a beaut. I'm beyond excited to see the bow I ordered!
There's something to be said about simplicity. Charlie Daniels wrote a song about me called "Simple Man." :D
Elegant
Very nice! Simple but looks like a shooter!
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Gorgeous! You brought out the natural beauty in that piece of wood. Awesome bow, I'd be way more than happy with it.
Bob
This very much runs to my taste in bows. These low wrist 50's style risers have a Scandinavian look that is timeless. Really like the light color of the Elm. Very nice!
It's sad but elm, is overlooked when it comes to constructing bows. We hardly ever see it used in the risers, and it can be a challenge to get smooth. given the characteristics of the growth rings. But if you really take the time to look at it closely it has some really cool effects to it. Additionally for use in limbs it's hard to beat. It's light but durable, and fully recovers when flexed and released. And if you cut the lamination out of the right board it even looks good if you use clear fiberglass. The fastest shooting bows I've made all had elm limbs and I haven't had one break.
That's a beautiful bow! It looks likes it's ready to go hunting! :thumbsup:
Bernie
That bow fits my style for sure.
Seeing as elm is my favorite of all the bow woods, that one just screams perfect to me!!
Good job Mike.
I like simple but effective bows....
Both of my Hill's are pretty plain....
My first longbow was a Saxon, and it was Red Elm I believe.
Very nice! As much as I like pretty bows, there is just something special and elegant about a simple, no-nonsense working bow. It is sort of like comparing a racehorse and a workhorse. Each has its place in the scheme of things.
There is always a place for the bow that works perfectly and is not so costly that it cannot be used. Regardless how a bow is fancied up, the one that a hunter uses the most will be his favorite. Reminds me of a fellow unloading his brand new canoe heading out on a wilderness trip. He scratched his brand new canoe on a rock before he got it into the water. He went from dismay, to acceptance and then said, "now that I got that first scratch out of the way, I can fun with thing." Bows that are too expensive to use and arrows that are too expensive to shoot, can really limit a bowhunter.
Mike, you hit the nail on the head. Elm makes some great shooting limbs for sure. :archer2:
Hey, Mike that bow looks familure , wait, it's sitting upstairs on my rack.
I was going to post a pic. Mike but you beat me to it.
Mike made that bow for me, yes, I wanted simple. Received it yesterday, partially set it up, basically threw a nock on it and out to the garage, to much snow for the yard, and shot. All I can say is the 15 shots I was able to squeeze in before the wife ended the session were right ON. I am used to shooting longbow so that was an advantage. Granted my garage isn't that big but was shooting around 11 yards. First shot right in the middle and the rest just above bull down into the bull.
I know I was close and the arrow was quick, but the only noise I heard was the arrow hitting the target. She's 62".
A big thanks Mike, Joe.