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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: rennyseiwert on April 03, 2022, 09:06:37 am

Title: First Bow - Hackberry Self Bow
Post by: rennyseiwert on April 03, 2022, 09:06:37 am

Hello Primitive Archers,

Last year I set a goal and the day after my archery deer season closed I started on my goal and pulled out the stave of Hackberry I aquired last summer.  I bought books (traditional bowyers bible 1-4), asked a TON of questions, and worked hard.  Some of you on here helped me a bunch and I am extremeley grateful.  Thank You.  It's time to start shooting.

Hackberry, 62", 50# @ 28"

Title: Re: First Bow - Hackberry Self Bow
Post by: superdav95 on April 03, 2022, 09:21:54 am

Rennyseiwert,   That’s a very nice first bow!  Wow.  Very nice.  What wood is the lam in the handle?  Tiller looks good too.  My question is did you get lucky on your first one or did you break a few before finishing this one?  Either way that’s a nice bow.  Well done.  Welcome to pa! 

Dave

Title: Re: First Bow - Hackberry Self Bow
Post by: BowEd on April 03, 2022, 09:36:53 am

Ditto....confirmed....the thing about this bow making hobby makes you look forward to the next build.

Title: Re: First Bow - Hackberry Self Bow
Post by: Swampman on April 03, 2022, 09:43:48 am

That is great looking bow.  Great job on that piece of hackberry!

Title: Re: First Bow - Hackberry Self Bow
Post by: RyanY on April 03, 2022, 12:38:43 pm

You should be proud. That is an incredible first bow. Very well done. Anything you would do differently next time?

Title: Re: First Bow - Hackberry Self Bow
Post by: Will B on April 03, 2022, 01:56:14 pm

Great looking hackberry bow!  Congrats on your first and I’m betting many more in your future. Well done and I hope you have a lot of success with it this fall.  :-D

Title: Re: First Bow - Hackberry Self Bow
Post by: Pappy on April 03, 2022, 04:46:50 pm

Very nice work and for a first that is amazing.  :)
 Pappy

Title: Re: First Bow - Hackberry Self Bow
Post by: rennyseiwert on April 03, 2022, 06:59:53 pm

Superdav95, I got lucky and did not break any before this one.  I felt like I got close, there was a split at the outter limb and I had enough wiggleroom to file it back.  the wood in the handle section is walnut I had laying around. I realized I wasn't going to have much to work with for the handle so I added that chunk.

RyanY, yes, there are a few things I would do different.  my self nocks were way to shallow at first and that is how I think I ran into the wood splintering out a bit at the outter limb.  I also think my fades were too abrupt and I could've pulled it out a bit more.  I also intentionally left the wood its natural color and I might do a light stain on the next bow but I guess it depends on the type of wood I use.

Title: Re: First Bow - Hackberry Self Bow
Post by: Pat B on April 03, 2022, 10:47:53 pm

I agree with the guys above and especially for your first bow. Very well done.  8)   :OK

Title: Re: First Bow - Hackberry Self Bow
Post by: Deerhunter21 on April 03, 2022, 11:41:30 pm

Great job man! That’s a heck of a bow!

Title: Re: First Bow - Hackberry Self Bow
Post by: Allyn T on April 04, 2022, 09:22:30 am

Looks stellar

Title: Re: First Bow - Hackberry Self Bow
Post by: Kidder on April 04, 2022, 12:18:34 pm

Welcome to the forum - that’s a heck of a bow to start with! You obviously took your time and thought through each step. I’m a fan.

Title: Re: First Bow - Hackberry Self Bow
Post by: WhistlingBadger on April 04, 2022, 01:37:50 pm

Welcome to the forum.  What a great looking bow!

Title: Re: First Bow - Hackberry Self Bow
Post by: George Tsoukalas on April 04, 2022, 06:58:55 pm

Yes, sir. Well done! Jawge

Title: Re: First Bow - Hackberry Self Bow
Post by: bentstick54 on April 04, 2022, 09:04:37 pm

Very nice work. Great looking bow.

Title: Re: First Bow - Hackberry Self Bow
Post by: Parnell on April 04, 2022, 10:03:44 pm

Way to go, nice work!

Title: Re: First Bow - Hackberry Self Bow
Post by: Stixnstones on April 05, 2022, 11:29:53 am

If thats your first. Cant wait to see what else you produce. Incredible work. Love me some hackberry

Title: Re: First Bow - Hackberry Self Bow
Post by: bjrogg on April 05, 2022, 11:40:46 am

 Very well done!!

I’ve never done a hackberry. But I’d say you got about all you could get from that stave.

Look forward to seeing more.

Bjrogg

Title: Re: First Bow - Hackberry Self Bow
Post by: M2A on April 06, 2022, 08:45:13 am

Impressive work. 28" draw with a 62" piece of white wood and looks like its unstrung profile is flat or close to it. Well done!
Mike     

Title: Re: First Bow - Hackberry Self Bow
Post by: organic_archer on April 06, 2022, 11:43:36 pm

Hackberry is such an under appreciated bow wood. It makes a fine bow, and that’s one to be proud of!