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Offline Holten101

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My interpretation of the Hjarnø bow (Elm lever bow)
« on: July 09, 2013, 03:23:52 pm »
I know this bow looks similar to what I usually make, but I felt like posting it anyway….if for no other reason then to let you guys/gals know that im still around;-)

Its a “copy” of the Hjarnø find, but as you know that bow was pretty much a Molly with soft curves;-). Still…I call it a Hjarnø, since that was my inspiration.

Its wych Elm (winter cut as the cambrium layer on the back indicates), 66” and 48# @ 28”. Its heat treated and after roughly 1000 shots (who is counting?;-) it still have 1,5” of reflex (started out with 2” iirc). I belive it might be my first lever bow that consistenly outperform my simple pyramids….not sure that the performance gain is worth the effort, but bows are just fun to make, and lever bows always stir a healthy discussion on the range;-)

This is also my first bow with ff string….and man do I fell dirty now.

Well, here goes:












And a badly executed “money shot”….mind you that the upper limb is more reflexed that the lower before you judge me to harshly;-)



Just felt like sharing

Cheers:-)
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Offline autologus

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Re: My interpretation of the Hjarnø bow (Elm lever bow)
« Reply #1 on: July 09, 2013, 03:33:28 pm »
Very nice. It looks to be a very fast, high performance bow.

Grady
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Offline BowEd

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Re: My interpretation of the Hjarnø bow (Elm lever bow)
« Reply #2 on: July 09, 2013, 03:41:24 pm »
Looking good there.Like the back color on that bow.Oh you'll get over that feeling dirty thing using fast flight.
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Offline Slackbunny

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Re: My interpretation of the Hjarnø bow (Elm lever bow)
« Reply #3 on: July 09, 2013, 03:45:18 pm »
I like it, I like it, I like it. Working on a molly myself at the moment and this just reassures me that I made the right choice. Man do those lever bows look cool!
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Offline Christian Soldier

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Re: My interpretation of the Hjarnø bow (Elm lever bow)
« Reply #4 on: July 09, 2013, 03:46:44 pm »
Looks good! I really like the bark contrast on the back.  8)
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Offline BOWMAN53

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Re: My interpretation of the Hjarnø bow (Elm lever bow)
« Reply #5 on: July 09, 2013, 04:02:55 pm »
Thats real pretty, i like it.  I feel like im disrespecting my bow whenever i dont use ff or dyna flight.
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Offline IdahoMatt

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Re: My interpretation of the Hjarnø bow (Elm lever bow)
« Reply #6 on: July 09, 2013, 04:24:53 pm »
Love those simple lines on that one. 
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Offline adb

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Re: My interpretation of the Hjarnø bow (Elm lever bow)
« Reply #7 on: July 09, 2013, 04:52:09 pm »
Nothing wrong with that. A fine example of the style. Well tillered.
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Offline toomanyknots

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Re: My interpretation of the Hjarnø bow (Elm lever bow)
« Reply #8 on: July 09, 2013, 05:08:13 pm »
Quote from: autologus on July 09, 2013, 03:33:28 pm
Very nice. It looks to be a very fast, high performance bow.

Grady

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Offline PrimitiveTim

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Re: My interpretation of the Hjarnø bow (Elm lever bow)
« Reply #9 on: July 09, 2013, 05:38:15 pm »
I like the simplicity, the pattern on the back, the way it flows with the natural growth of the tree, and its slick look. 
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Offline Carson (CMB)

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Re: My interpretation of the Hjarnø bow (Elm lever bow)
« Reply #10 on: July 09, 2013, 06:05:37 pm »
Glad you shared.  That is sweet all around.
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Offline Thesquirrelslinger

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Re: My interpretation of the Hjarnø bow (Elm lever bow)
« Reply #11 on: July 09, 2013, 06:21:37 pm »
I like it...
So is the tiller off? Cause it looks like you are holding it wierd. I love lever bows, is it possible to splice in the levers?
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Offline Del the cat

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Re: My interpretation of the Hjarnø bow (Elm lever bow)
« Reply #12 on: July 09, 2013, 06:27:20 pm »
Great looking bow.
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Offline JonW

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Re: My interpretation of the Hjarnø bow (Elm lever bow)
« Reply #13 on: July 09, 2013, 06:30:44 pm »
Nice representation. I like a well executed lever bow.
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Offline Bryce

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Re: My interpretation of the Hjarnø bow (Elm lever bow)
« Reply #14 on: July 09, 2013, 06:34:35 pm »
Tiller looks spot on to me buddy:)
Very nice work! Hope to see more from yah :)
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