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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Dvshunter on June 05, 2016, 11:12:16 pm
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This is my first try at a hophornbeam stave. I got the stave from half eye a few months ago and have been chipping away at it while building my new house. Both the house and bow have come together at about the same time. I should be moving in next week! I really like the wood. I didn't heat treat it, but I will next time. Rich definitely hooked me up with some premium stuff because this stave we half of one of the two he sent me, and it was the worst one of the four. Thanks again rich! Anyway, after working this one I knew I wanted skins for it and wdbs were the only way to go. I out up an as in the trades and got nothing , but strongman said he could help me out. So a month passes and I see Scott at the classic and we chat a bit and struck a trade and let's just say that Scott did me right, so thanks man! Also thanks for the knitting lesson. I came home , finished the bow, skinned it and love the way it looked but couldn't decide on black or brown leather for the handle wrap. Only myself and the neighbor picked brown, but I like it. So here it is, hope you like it. Thanks for looking.
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And the last few...
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...well my phone is slow so I'll post the rest tomorrow.
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I almost forgot. It's 64in. Ntn and pulls 52 at 28. Sorry.
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killer stick
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Beautiful bow. Very cool looking tips, too.
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Love it!
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That's a beautiful bow. HHB is one of my favorite bow woods. I'm glad you got to try it out.
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Beautiful bow, HHB make a fine bow no doubt. Love the detail work you did, very nice. :)
Pappy
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Beautiful bow I've got a bunch of HHB curing now one on a long string. So far I've just made a kids bow for my grandson and a mini for Marshall from HHB but I really like it.
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Tips are some kinda lookers! Ya know how I feel about that handle ... sweeeet.
Had opp to see it in the flesh few days ago. Looks even better than the good pictures convey. Congrats, Mr Dvs.
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Beautiful work
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wow, thats a beaut.
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Very nice Dave. Gotta love HHB.
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That is a beutiful bow. Great work.
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Excellent bow Dave 8)
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Very well done sir....glad you like the wood. Ya know where ya can more right?
rich
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Looking good Dvshunter.Sometimes those finishing decisions can never end ehhhh.....lol.You made some good ones here though.Like the way your overlays blend right in with the skins there.The handle you'll have to show me how to do too.I like that.Looks really comfortable.
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Thanks guys!
Ed, I'm going to do a demonstration on handle wrapping at mojam so make sure your around. 👍
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Beautiful bow. Excellent work.
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Very good looking bow, all the way around. I'm going to look to cut some of that this summer.
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Man Dave that is nice! You make a better bow than Mike gives you credit for. Can't wait for the handle demo. JK Mike ;)
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You guys got a schedule there @ Mojam I know.What day do you think your going to show the handle wrap demo?
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I think you and yer neighbor made the right choice ;)
What are the overlays of?
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Nice bow, can't go wrong with WDBs
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I don't think they have the schedule figured out for mojam yet, it always is kinda of as it goes flow. I'll make sure your around, it just show you again
The too overlays ate two thin layer of Gabon ebony that onebowwonder was giving away last year. Thanks buddy!
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Beautifully bow Dave!
The pics only shows half the beauty. I've seen this one in person and it is DEFINITELY SWEET!
Patrick
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Thanks guys!
Ed, I'm going to do a demonstration on handle wrapping at mojam so make sure your around. 👍
Maybe I should do a demo at mojam on how to "correctly" wrap a handle at mojam when you're done! >:D
Patrick
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Blessed hands, wonderful craftsmanship, love the overlays!
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That one is a beauty Dave, love everything about it.
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Dave, that is some great work. Hophornbeam makes a good bow and I bet that one shoots good for years to come.
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Sweeeeet bow Dave.................
DBar
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Thanks guys, I had it at the classic but didn't want to get it out in the rain cuz it wasn't finished
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That would be great pat. If you do the demo, I can sneak away to the pool! 8)
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Gorgeous bow! ...But then I expect nothing less from you Dave. :laugh:
OneBow
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Another beautiful bow Dave.
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That would be great pat. If you do the demo, I can sneak away to the pool! 8)
Na, I'll just have to draw a crowd with my mad skills when I do my own handle wrap!
Patrick
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Hey Dave - If you rub in a bit of Yellow Aniline dye, you could probably make HHB look like the King of bow woods! ;D ::) ;)
OneBow
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Does HHB stain up nicer than hickory?Seems like hickory and elm don't take stain very nice at all.Got something to do with that intermittent locking grain factor or something I guess.Darker lines or dots too yet in there.Not a nice solid color at all.Paint is about the only thing that makes it look a solid color.Seems all people who've worked with wood realize that about these woods.
Looking forward to the handle demo Dvshunter.I'll be @ Mojam.Bring that bow too of course.Was that the one you were starting to work on at St. louis last winter?
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That's a beauty. Nice job.
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That bow is stunning. Great looking full draw shot!
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Thanks again for the kind words.
Badman, yep this is the same one from that weekend at Chris's. Also got the final inspection on the house today and passed so it's been a good month!
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. . . . . got the final inspection on the house today and passed so it's been a good month!
CONGRATS, bud!!
When's the housewarming??!!
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Nice when long term plans come to a good ending.Count your blessings I say.The older you get.
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. . . . . got the final inspection on the house today and passed so it's been a good month!
CONGRATS, bud!!
When's the housewarming??!!
+1
I'm always up for a good ol barn burning!! >:D :laugh: >:D
Patrick
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. . . . . got the final inspection on the house today and passed so it's been a good month!
CONGRATS, bud!!
When's the housewarming??!!
+1
I'm always up for a good ol barn burning!! >:D :laugh: >:D
Patrick
+2, congrats Dave
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Thanks guys. Im off work today amd moving kore stuff in, so might have a grt t I gether prrtty soon.
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I can help move the towels and wash cloths!
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Very nice Dave! I wouldn't expect anything less from you. Josh
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Thanks Josh. Should I save you a spot for your new rig at mojam this year?
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There's always a spot for a petterbuilt at mojam!
Patrick
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I appreciate the sentiment fellas and I wish I was going, but its not looking like it's in the cards this year. Josh
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We will miss you trucker
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I appreciate the sentiment fellas and I wish I was going, but its not looking like it's in the cards this year. Josh
I don't think he'd ever tell us anything but what he felt to be the truth when he said it, ...but I do recall that a truck driver's life and itinerary is just about anything BUT possible to plan and anticipate out well into the future. I believe there is a fair if only slight possibility we could see his rig roll down our gravel rutted path before it's all done. You'll be missed if you can't make it Josh, ...but welcomed if you do!
OneBow
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I appreciate the sentiment fellas and I wish I was going, but its not looking like it's in the cards this year. Josh
I don't think he'd ever tell us anything but what he felt to be the truth when he said it, ...but I do recall that a truck driver's life and itinerary is just about anything BUT possible to plan and anticipate out well into the future. I believe there is a fair if only slight possibility we could see his rig roll down our gravel rutted path before it's all done. You'll be missed if you can't make it Josh, ...but welcomed if you do!
OneBow
+1, exactly what Onebow said.
Patrick
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Very nice Sir! Finish work looks spotless and fine tiller as well.
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Thanks slim.
Bummer to hear that josh.
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that bow deserves another trip to the top... see you in about 3 weeks !
Bob
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Man that thing looks like one of Tims old bows. Great looking bow man. Absolutely perfect