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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: S.C. hunter on March 18, 2018, 09:31:35 am

Title: Hophornbeam with character
Post by: S.C. hunter on March 18, 2018, 09:31:35 am
Hi Guys,
This bow is 65" ntn, pulls 45lbs @ 27"
It's sealed with 4 coats of Truoil, then 2 coats of helmsman satin finish. The handle is Goat hide tanned in Pigeon poop , my Stepson brought back from Africa. The back has natural furloughs , and a knot in one end. Was a fun build from a stave that was a might be a bow, or not.  The other side of the split stave is a lot better.
Thanks for looking, all feedback appreciated.
  Steve
Title: Re: Hophornbeam with character
Post by: S.C. hunter on March 18, 2018, 09:34:30 am
A couple more
Title: Re: Hophornbeam with character
Post by: bjrogg on March 18, 2018, 09:40:28 am
Looks like that stave wanted to be a bow after all SC. Working on a couple HHB right now. Might not be the "King" like Osage but I'd say it's a knight in shining armor when it all comes together. Very nice bend that one looks like it should last along time.
Bjrogg
Title: Re: Hophornbeam with character
Post by: burchett.donald on March 18, 2018, 09:45:08 am
  Steve,
            Really nice profiles...The bend looks excellent, balanced and even...Great job on that character HHB... :BB
                         Don
Title: Re: Hophornbeam with character
Post by: TimBo on March 18, 2018, 02:47:57 pm
That's a good looking stick! 
Title: Re: Hophornbeam with character
Post by: upstatenybowyer on March 18, 2018, 03:27:36 pm
That looks like a very nice bow. Bet it shoots fast and smooth.  (SH)
Title: Re: Hophornbeam with character
Post by: BowEd on March 18, 2018, 04:32:46 pm
Very nice work on your HHB bow.Good bend and tiller.Looks like a very good shooter to me.
Title: Re: Hophornbeam with character
Post by: Danzn Bar on March 18, 2018, 05:57:06 pm
Very nice ...well done
DBar
Title: Re: Hophornbeam with character
Post by: Redhand on March 18, 2018, 06:19:42 pm
Nice bow! Tiller looks great! Congrats!
Title: Re: Hophornbeam with character
Post by: selfbow joe on March 18, 2018, 07:18:05 pm
Looks good
Title: Re: Hophornbeam with character
Post by: M2A on March 18, 2018, 08:59:09 pm
Nice one! I like  that character knot and all. Mike
Title: Re: Hophornbeam with character
Post by: Hawkdancer on March 18, 2018, 11:47:01 pm
Nice bow!  The rack could stand a bit of rework, though >:D Lol!  Good job!  Hope it is a good shooter for you!
Hawkdancer
Title: Re: Hophornbeam with character
Post by: Stick Bender on March 19, 2018, 04:05:10 am
Very nice bend !
Title: Re: Hophornbeam with character
Post by: barebo on March 19, 2018, 04:57:13 am
Gotta love HHB - I agree with bjrogg - gets my vote for the best white wood. In that length and draw weight I bet it is a sweet shooter. As nice as this one turned out, can't wait to see what you do with the other half !
Title: Re: Hophornbeam with character
Post by: rps3 on March 19, 2018, 05:58:22 am
Good looking bow, bet its a real sweet shooter. Never heard of the pigeon poop thing before.
Title: Re: Hophornbeam with character
Post by: Greg DeJanes on March 19, 2018, 07:47:38 am
You can be real proud of that one.  8)
Title: Re: Hophornbeam with character
Post by: Springbuck on March 22, 2018, 10:41:01 pm
Oh, yeah, I like it a lot.
Title: Re: Hophornbeam with character
Post by: ntvbowyer1969 on March 22, 2018, 11:11:50 pm
Great looking bow. great tiller
Title: Re: Hophornbeam with character
Post by: Parnell on March 23, 2018, 09:07:13 am
That looks like a fine bow!  Goat hide in pigeon poop.  Gotta love that.
Title: Re: Hophornbeam with character
Post by: Thunderlizard on March 23, 2018, 10:00:46 am
Beautifully done!
Title: Re: Hophornbeam with character
Post by: S.C. hunter on March 24, 2018, 09:13:21 am
Hey Guys,
  I just want to say thank you all for taking time to look at my posting. ( my first one ).  I really appreciate all of the nice comments from you. Coming from you fellows that have made many more bows than me, it really makes me feel good.
   Thanks again,
     Steve