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Offline Sanford

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Hickory Sapling Longbow
« on: October 10, 2014, 03:25:16 pm »
It's been a long time since I have posted anything on here. I thought I would share this bow. Its a hickory sapling, about 70 inches 70-80ish lbs at 27.5 inch draw. Honestly this bow I made completely by feel, from the layout to the tillering I used just some hand tools and my eye to determine where to remove wood. It turned out better than the effort I put into it. I left it primitive and unique. This is one of my first sapling bows, and I have to tell you, the organic experience is quite awesome. I built this using a knife, hatchet, file and rasp...which is more than I really needed. Quite an enjoyable experience. Hope you like it. As I can't seem to post photos correctly, here is the google+ link, should be easy viewing... any input with photo posting would be nice

https://plus.google.com/photos/116028015545263567988/albums/6068641048909641489?authkey=CPa99NKIiJSQJA
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: Hickory Sapling Longbow
« Reply #1 on: October 10, 2014, 03:56:51 pm »
One piece of advice sir. DONT cut your string grooves through the back of the bow, it will peel a ring right off.
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Offline dueb

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Re: Hickory Sapling Longbow
« Reply #2 on: October 10, 2014, 04:29:11 pm »
Awesome bow man!
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Offline GB

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Re: Hickory Sapling Longbow
« Reply #3 on: October 10, 2014, 04:29:53 pm »
Very cool bow!  Really like the natural look of it with some of the inner bark left on.
I use Photobucket for posting pic's.  Just upload to their site and copy and paste the IMG code of the picture to your post.
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Offline JW_Halverson

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Re: Hickory Sapling Longbow
« Reply #4 on: October 10, 2014, 06:32:09 pm »
Kyle, you really score big points with me for keeping it real and keeping it primitive.  That bow looks very natural, no effort to make it look manufactured or modern tech.  Stick.  And.  String.
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Offline Sanford

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Re: Hickory Sapling Longbow
« Reply #5 on: October 10, 2014, 08:56:09 pm »
Thanks guys! Yeah I thought about the back peeling off because that string groove. I reinforced the end with some super glue there on the back. The tips do not bend at all for the last 4 inches so I am not that worried either. If I see it wearing into it I'll figure something out or just live with the lesson. Appreciate the feedback!
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Offline Renacs

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Re: Hickory Sapling Longbow
« Reply #6 on: October 10, 2014, 09:04:36 pm »
 Nice PRIMITIVE look.
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Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: Hickory Sapling Longbow
« Reply #7 on: October 10, 2014, 09:10:41 pm »
Mighty fine! I do agree with PD about the nocks. I saw a friend's osage bow faii right there for the same reason.
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Offline Arrowind

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Re: Hickory Sapling Longbow
« Reply #8 on: October 11, 2014, 01:48:04 pm »
Nice job!
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Offline bradsmith2010

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Re: Hickory Sapling Longbow
« Reply #9 on: October 11, 2014, 06:27:50 pm »
performance might increase if the tips were a bit smaller,, nice bow congrats,,,
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Offline Sanford

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Re: Hickory Sapling Longbow
« Reply #10 on: June 04, 2016, 11:07:48 am »
It's Been about a year and a half since I carved this neat little (ha) bow and I just thought I'd let everyone know it has held up like a champ. I reinforce the tips and have had no issue. Has taken about 2.5 inches of set, I think mostly from it being pretty green when I made it. It's still shoot powerfully and could easily take down a deer. I have to say I am most happy with this bow. If you have never made a sapling bow I highly recommend. Such a good experience!
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Offline loon

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Re: Hickory Sapling Longbow
« Reply #11 on: June 04, 2016, 07:08:16 pm »
Nice nice!
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