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#.  

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!!!  

I like the plain and simple bows too.  

My type of bow!

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!

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!    

Bernie

That bow fits my style for sure.