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Title: Black locust flexy handle
Post by: Knoll on February 24, 2017, 06:25:25 pm
Finished tillering on this stick a few minutes ago.
58" ttt. 1 5/8" at fades.
Front profile is mostly pyramid.
This one started out much longer and was thinking to make molle. Did not like profile I created. So shortened it up and made into, as much as possible, pyramid profile ... maybe hint of eiffel tower.    ???
Cropped the elbow so Pearl wouldn't gig me for it being so high.   ;)

(http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac48/knolltop314/100_3982.jpg)
Title: Re: Black locust flexy handle
Post by: gfugal on February 24, 2017, 06:35:32 pm
That's a sweet bow! I definitely want to get my hand on some locust and try it out.
Title: Re: Black locust flexy handle
Post by: Danzn Bar on February 24, 2017, 06:48:58 pm
nice looking bend in that one Mike....
DBar
Title: Re: Black locust flexy handle
Post by: Aaron H on February 24, 2017, 06:55:48 pm
Looks nice Mike
Title: Re: Black locust flexy handle
Post by: BowEd on February 24, 2017, 07:00:33 pm
Sweeeeet Knoll.Looking good.Say you need some snow down there....lol.
Title: Re: Black locust flexy handle
Post by: bubby on February 24, 2017, 07:06:00 pm
Thats a pretty bend Mike and a stave to boot😉 nice job on that bow
Title: Re: Black locust flexy handle
Post by: Knoll on February 24, 2017, 07:12:47 pm
Quote from: bubby on February 24, 2017, 07:06:00 pm
. . . and a stave to boot😉 . . .
hush!

Ed, we've not had a lick of snow this winter. Birds never bothered to migrate. Spring plants are several inches above ground. This weekend gotta start working on yard/garden equipment.
Mild/mild/mild winter!
Title: Re: Black locust flexy handle
Post by: upstatenybowyer on February 24, 2017, 07:58:40 pm
I love that bend. Looks just right. I just blew up an air-backed BL bow today. I'm glad yours turned out. Cheers!
Title: Re: Black locust flexy handle
Post by: bjrogg on February 24, 2017, 08:01:35 pm
Nice looking bow you got going there Knoll. Man I feel sorry for you. No snow all winter. How  do you have any fun.lol. Really it's been a easy winter here to. We had a few cold windy spells, but gee it was really warm this week. No snow here either but that could change in a hurry if it decides to. Actually could have used a little more snow for coyote hunting. Wildlife is having easy winter here.
Bjrogg
Title: Re: Black locust flexy handle
Post by: selfbow joe on February 24, 2017, 08:19:53 pm
Nice work
Title: Re: Black locust flexy handle
Post by: osage outlaw on February 24, 2017, 08:32:07 pm
When did lumber yards start selling black locust boards?  ;D

That's a nice looking bow Knoll.  Tiller looks great.
Title: Re: Black locust flexy handle
Post by: JonW on February 24, 2017, 09:03:12 pm
Clint I was shocked when I found out he used one of the MANY staves I gave him. I thought for sure he was ripping them all into boards. Mike that is a fantastic tiller job my friend. Looks like you have something figured out.
Title: Re: Black locust flexy handle
Post by: George Tsoukalas on February 24, 2017, 09:08:54 pm
Yes, Sir! That is an excellent tiller. Jawge
Title: Re: Black locust flexy handle
Post by: Knoll on February 24, 2017, 09:37:46 pm
Don't anyone tell Jon, but I've broken more of his staves than he'll ever guess.   O:)
Title: Re: Black locust flexy handle
Post by: ksnow on February 24, 2017, 09:54:22 pm
Very nice looking bow. Excellent tiller job. I have been eyeing up several locusts for years where I hunt, this makes me want to give them a shot.
Title: Re: Black locust flexy handle
Post by: Greenriverwoodcraft on February 24, 2017, 10:21:50 pm
well done
Title: Re: Black locust flexy handle
Post by: Knoll on February 24, 2017, 11:45:26 pm
Thanks, all, for kind positive comments.
Title: Re: Black locust flexy handle
Post by: Selfbowman on February 24, 2017, 11:50:10 pm
Well done. Knol.
Arvin