HH bug got me ... Part One!

rushlush · May 14, 2012, 03:02:00 PM

Lambow · May 14, 2012, 04:20:00 PM

Good lookin bow, Charlie. I Like that white belly glass.

Any chance of an un-strung picture?

ChrisM · May 14, 2012, 05:16:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by sunset hill:
anyone interested in getting a longbow built for them from me, without waiting on my list....now's your chance. the bow will be built this fall/winter in time for next spring season.

I posted how to bid on one for the kids....please check it out.

Nate

Dang Nate i want one of your bows real bad but you have caught me low of funds. And now i will have to see the one you are making for Jeff and it will make it worse

Charlie Lamb · May 14, 2012, 06:28:00 PM

I'll get a picture of the unstrung bow a little later.

Nate... that's an awesome gesture for the kids. Once word gets around I think we'll see a huge response.

Ric O'Shay · May 14, 2012, 06:46:00 PM

Nate -

I may have to go to the bank and get a line of credit. I'm afraid "cash on hand" is not gonna get close to this jewel.

Danny

Mudd · May 14, 2012, 07:06:00 PM

Kudos Nate!

K.S.TRAPPER · May 14, 2012, 09:29:00 PM

Man Stubby looks great Charlie!

Awesome work my friend and can't wait to see it.

Way to go Nate! That's a awesome way to do it for the kids.

Tracy

chuckbow · May 14, 2012, 10:08:00 PM

This is my first HH bow that fits me ! took an hour but ,OH MY , OH MY !

chuckbow · May 14, 2012, 10:09:00 PM

Hey i actually posted a pic ! LOL

Irish · May 14, 2012, 10:14:00 PM

Very nice Mr. Lamb!!!!

Shinken · May 14, 2012, 11:17:00 PM

WAY TO GO Nate!

It should be a fun first round....

Shoot straight, Shinken

dragonheart · May 14, 2012, 11:20:00 PM

Nate,

Awesome gesture on the St. Judes! BTW, i am building arrows!

Mr. Lamb,

That is just a cool looking bow with the Ol school look to it. Great looking longbow.

Ric O'Shay · May 15, 2012, 10:57:00 AM

Charlie has posted some beautiful pics of his handiwork and Nate has generously offered up one of his creations for the kids. I don't want to horn in of their accolades, but I NEED to tell y'all about my phone conversation with Dave Johnson. I've shared privately with brother Mudd only because it is all his fault.

After looking at brother Mudd's video and a couple other pics of Dave's work, I decided to give him a call. Super nice gentleman to talk with. We chatted about various subjects for awhile before his red cedar bows became the focus. Dave explained why he preferred red cedar over bamboo (although he's made bamboo longbows). Light in the hand (his longbows weigh in at about 20 ounces), superior cast with less vibration transfer than bamboo, etc. I could go on but the bottom line is that I placed an order with Dave for one of his red cedar bows. Classic black glass on the back and white on the belly, 66" in length. We talked about the draw weight for several minutes. At age 78 Dave is hesitant (read that as stopped) to make any bow over 50# max due to the difficulty for him to properly tiller the bow. That's what we settled on. Additionally, he volunteered to email me some pics during the build process. So, there it is, I've got a new Dave Johnson red cedar longbow coming my way.

Danny

Shinken · May 15, 2012, 11:07:00 AM

Sounds like it will be a *beauty* Danny!

Lookin' forward to pics and a full report!

Shoot straight, Shinken

khardrunner · May 15, 2012, 11:24:00 AM

better post those pics

Mudd · May 15, 2012, 11:52:00 AM

Sure Danny blame it all on me buddy...lol

I have been blamed for things far worse that getting someone to order a great bow from a great guy...lol

God bless,Mudd

Ric O'Shay · May 15, 2012, 12:59:00 PM

Roy -

I can't take responsibility for my own actions....

Danny

Rossco7002 · May 15, 2012, 01:32:00 PM

Those Johnson bows are very tempting, please post the build pics as you get them....

Bud B. · May 15, 2012, 03:11:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Ric O'Shay:
Charlie has posted some beautiful pics of his handiwork and Nate has generously offered up one of his creations for the kids. I don't want to horn in of their accolades, but I NEED to tell y'all about my phone conversation with Dave Johnson. I've shared privately with brother Mudd only because it is all his fault.

After looking at brother Mudd's video and a couple other pics of Dave's work, I decided to give him a call. Super nice gentleman to talk with. We chatted about various subjects for awhile before his red cedar bows became the focus. Dave explained why he preferred red cedar over bamboo (although he's made bamboo longbows). Light in the hand (his longbows weigh in at about 20 ounces), superior cast with less vibration transfer than bamboo, etc. I could go on but the bottom line is that I placed an order with Dave for one of his red cedar bows. Classic black glass on the back and white on the belly, 66" in length. We talked about the draw weight for several minutes. At age 78 Dave is hesitant (read that as stopped) to make any bow over 50# max due to the difficulty for him to properly tiller the bow. That's what we settled on. Additionally, he volunteered to email me some pics during the build process. So, there it is, I've got a new Dave Johnson red cedar longbow coming my way.

Danny

OOOOOOOOOOOH

Been there. Done that. You won't regret it an ounce. Congratulations.

Lambow · May 15, 2012, 05:07:00 PM

Danny, I do believe you'll like the bow you get from Dave... and yes he's a heck of a nice gentelman.

I used to think yew wood was the best material for an American style longbow, but have since changed my mind after shooting the red cedar bow I received from Dave.
It's understandable now why that's all he'll use.
You'll also be supprised at how fast it is for the poundage.