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Offline Arrowind

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Hickory Holmgaard / Molly / Slight Recurve
« on: November 28, 2013, 03:04:59 pm »

Ahhh…..I feel a little vindication.   I’ve had some struggles this year with bow making.  I think it’s been a combination of trying to push the limits, going to fast, and getting a bit of bad wood.  After all of that – I was able to pull one out!  And it was all worth it.
I am very happy how this one turned out.  It has actually taken the title of My favorite shooter.” 

I posted a little while back about thinking I had some bad hickory….I know now that was it for sure.   This is the OTHER piece I got that same day.   I’m saving the rest of that board for backing strips.

I don’t have a name for it yet…and I originally was thinking of doing a fair bit of artwork on it but…it just didn’t feel right.  I like this one as is.  It has it’s own personality and I like it.  I feel like my confidence has been restored.

I guess this is sort of a Molly recruve…..

Stats:
Hickory
64” NTN
52lbs @ 28”
Fades 2”
Tips 3/8”
Leather Grip
Horn Overlays
Heat treated
String - 8 Strand Fast Flight
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Re: Hickory Holmgaard / Molly / Slight Recurve
« Reply #1 on: November 28, 2013, 03:06:25 pm »
more pics
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Offline burchett.donald

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Re: Hickory Holmgaard / Molly / Slight Recurve
« Reply #2 on: November 28, 2013, 03:09:40 pm »
That's a beauty...Love the color too. Nice work
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Offline Jodocus

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Re: Hickory Holmgaard / Molly / Slight Recurve
« Reply #3 on: November 28, 2013, 03:31:05 pm »
Sweet curves on that bow. And real harmony of bow and archer in the full draw pic. Good, pics, too. 8)
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Offline steelslinger

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Re: Hickory Holmgaard / Molly / Slight Recurve
« Reply #4 on: November 28, 2013, 04:05:14 pm »
Nice work! I really like the mollys.

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Re: Hickory Holmgaard / Molly / Slight Recurve
« Reply #5 on: November 28, 2013, 04:21:26 pm »
That's putting the oooo in smooooooth!!! I know firsthand that's a pleasant drawing and releasing bow  8)

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Re: Hickory Holmgaard / Molly / Slight Recurve
« Reply #6 on: November 28, 2013, 04:29:12 pm »
  Very nice, looks quick.

Offline SLIMBOB

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Re: Hickory Holmgaard / Molly / Slight Recurve
« Reply #7 on: November 28, 2013, 04:44:55 pm »
Finishing one that nice will get you back in the game in hurry.  Very nice!
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Offline Slackbunny

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Re: Hickory Holmgaard / Molly / Slight Recurve
« Reply #8 on: November 28, 2013, 05:06:14 pm »
Very nice! That is a good looking bow.

Offline campx

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Re: Hickory Holmgaard / Molly / Slight Recurve
« Reply #9 on: November 28, 2013, 05:07:15 pm »
Curves, luscious curves.......grrr-rrrrrow.

Beauty.

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Offline JW_Halverson

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Re: Hickory Holmgaard / Molly / Slight Recurve
« Reply #10 on: November 28, 2013, 05:10:46 pm »
Make this old dog sit up and saw "bow wow"!!
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Offline lostarrow

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Re: Hickory Holmgaard / Molly / Slight Recurve
« Reply #11 on: November 28, 2013, 05:30:28 pm »
Simply elegant. Love it!

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« Reply #12 on: November 28, 2013, 06:07:03 pm »
Sweet!
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Offline Arrowind

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Re: Hickory Holmgaard / Molly / Slight Recurve
« Reply #13 on: November 28, 2013, 06:22:09 pm »
Thanks guys!
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Offline Danzn Bar

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Re: Hickory Holmgaard / Molly / Slight Recurve
« Reply #14 on: November 28, 2013, 06:38:57 pm »
nice looking bow right there...............Love the color. and finish work
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