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new hickory self bow

Started by Jim now in Kentucky, March 07, 2008, 09:16:00 AM

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Jim now in Kentucky



This is my latest project. It was a 2-1/2" sapling my son cut in S.C.
The only side of the sapling that didn't have too many branches was
curved a little toward the belly side.

I had to heat bend the limbs to get them nearly straight before and
during tillering. The bow has some lumps and voids here and there, but
shoots well. It draws 42# at 28" and is 66" ntn. IT has about 2-1/2" of
string follow right after unbracing and 2" when recovered.

It shoots well, but is heavier in the hand than the locust bow I have
been shooting. I haven't decided whether to wrap the handle. It feels
good the way it is, and I shoot from the knuckle, so don't need to add a
rest.

Here is the full draw image:

"Reparrows save arrows!"

"But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he that cometh to God must believe that he is and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him." Hebrews 11:6

Jim now in Kentucky

Well, that didn't work. Tried to make sure the photos weren't  too big.


"Reparrows save arrows!"

"But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he that cometh to God must believe that he is and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him." Hebrews 11:6

madness522

Barry Clodfelter
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George Tsoukalas

That is an awesome tiller. One of the best I've seen. Jawge

buckshot95

that is nice lokken bow. i just built one out of hickory and now i am going to build one out of white ash. Congrats nice bow!!!!!!!!
52#@28"-60" Thunder Stick Moab
45#@28"-64" Fred Bear Montana

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Kenny

Christ died to save me, this I read
and in my heart I find a need
of Him to be my Savior
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Big Dave

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Dano

I'm with Jawge, tiller is RIGHT ON. Now that I'm in a drier climate I am thinking about trying Hickory again.

Nice work.
"If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy" Red Green

ozarkcherrybow1

Yep, tiller is killer! nice job....Terry

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NorthShoreLB

"Almost none knows the keen sense of satisfaction which comes from taking game with their own homemade weapons"

-JAY MASSEY-


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