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Offline BryanB

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First Hazelnut Bow Finished
« on: March 09, 2008, 07:08:39 pm »
After seeing Gordon's fantastic Hazelnut build-along I was inspired to print off his directions and see what I cold do.
It is also convenient to have him live close so he could give me a few pointers and double-check the tiller (asymetrical limbs really mess with my eyes).  The bow was built from a nice hazelnut stave I cut last summer.  It was heat treated twice, silk backed with diamond back skins, and sealed with 10 coats of true-oil.  It is 60# at 28" and is my second fully completed bow.  It was invaluable to have Gordons step-by-step instructions from the build-along.  I tried many new thing on this bow and I'm pleased with how it turned out.  I will post full draw pics when I have someone to take them.
Thanks for looking,
Bryan



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Offline BryanB

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Re: First Hazelnut Bow Finished
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Offline Pat B

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Re: First Hazelnut Bow Finished
« Reply #2 on: March 09, 2008, 07:33:17 pm »
She's a beauty, Bryan. Both the bow and little one! 8)   Talk about inspiration! Is the stave you sent from the same time frame and batch of Hazelnut? Now I have 2 examples to work towards. After a long period of not working on bows I have just about finished a HHB  bow and hopefully will start on your stave soon.   Pat
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Offline Justin Snyder

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Re: First Hazelnut Bow Finished
« Reply #3 on: March 09, 2008, 07:37:47 pm »
Beautiful, I think you have done an amazing job on it.  Justin
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Offline Keenan

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Re: First Hazelnut Bow Finished
« Reply #4 on: March 09, 2008, 07:50:37 pm »
 Beautiull Brian, you did really good there. Great job on the detail and finish work. The little one looks mighty proud of her Dad on that one.  Keenan
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Offline Gordon

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Re: First Hazelnut Bow Finished
« Reply #5 on: March 09, 2008, 08:04:21 pm »
Oh wow Bryan, that bow sure turned out nice. You taking it turkey hunting this year? I may have to tag along just to record the auspicious event! ;D
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Offline DanaM

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Re: First Hazelnut Bow Finished
« Reply #6 on: March 09, 2008, 08:49:38 pm »
Really ice bow brian, your daughter looks impressed with dad :)

One question why asymetrical limbs?
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Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: First Hazelnut Bow Finished
« Reply #7 on: March 09, 2008, 08:52:32 pm »
Wow! Awesome bow with a great tiller. Jawge
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Offline BryanB

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Re: First Hazelnut Bow Finished
« Reply #8 on: March 09, 2008, 09:40:13 pm »
Thank you all for the nice comments.

PatB- yes all of my hazelnut was from the same orchard/trip.  Same batch as Gordon's also. I was fortunate to get a nice haul from a generous land owner.
Gordon- Of course you can chase turkeys with me this spring.  I swear, there are plenty of them on the property!!!

Bryan
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Re: First Hazelnut Bow Finished
« Reply #9 on: March 09, 2008, 11:00:07 pm »

     VERY NICE BOW!!
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Offline Jesse

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Re: First Hazelnut Bow Finished
« Reply #10 on: March 09, 2008, 11:18:30 pm »
Wow! That is a beauty.
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Offline Badger

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Re: First Hazelnut Bow Finished
« Reply #11 on: March 09, 2008, 11:39:50 pm »
You have good reason to be proud of that bow, she is a beauty. Steve
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Offline Dano

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Re: First Hazelnut Bow Finished
« Reply #12 on: March 10, 2008, 12:09:30 am »
That's a dandy for sure.
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Re: First Hazelnut Bow Finished
« Reply #13 on: March 10, 2008, 03:03:25 am »
Gorgeous bow!!!
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Re: First Hazelnut Bow Finished
« Reply #14 on: March 10, 2008, 03:32:28 am »
yep, came out very nice.  question on the tips: did you cut the stringnock into the back or are there overlays (i couldn't detect any)
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