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Hop Horbeam bendy handle 40#@26

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ajooter:
Made this bow for a friend at work.  It's my first bow in a couple years.  This was a smaller hop hornbeam stave that had a lot of twist and alignment issues.  It's still not perfect and the tiller has a little to be desired but it shoots.  Finished the back with various leather dyes and the belly with steel wool vinegar and a touch of baking soda.  I love the weathered grayish look that gives white wood.  Just a plain Jane floppy rest and a doubled up leather handle wrap.  Handle section was beefed up with some cork to give it a better feel. Bow was made at 40 or so pounds at 26 inches.  Bow handle just starts to flex at full draw.  Pics coming soon.

Pappy:
Look forward to see it. Love hhb.  :)
 Pappy

Pat B:
I like the finish on this one. Cool looking bow.  :OK

JW_Halverson:
I picked up some PRIMO Michigan hop hornbeam "ironwood" at the Tennessee Classic. One of them will be a tribute bow to Rich Rousseau/half-eye, a shorter bendy handle sorta thing. This bow of yours just confirms that plan.

Thanks for sharing this sweet darling!

Pappy:
Nice job.  :)
 Pappy

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