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Offline S.C. hunter

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Hophornbeam with character
« on: March 18, 2018, 09:31:35 am »
Hi Guys,
This bow is 65" ntn, pulls 45lbs @ 27"
It's sealed with 4 coats of Truoil, then 2 coats of helmsman satin finish. The handle is Goat hide tanned in Pigeon poop , my Stepson brought back from Africa. The back has natural furloughs , and a knot in one end. Was a fun build from a stave that was a might be a bow, or not.  The other side of the split stave is a lot better.
Thanks for looking, all feedback appreciated.
  Steve
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Offline S.C. hunter

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Re: Hophornbeam with character
« Reply #1 on: March 18, 2018, 09:34:30 am »
A couple more
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Offline bjrogg

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Re: Hophornbeam with character
« Reply #2 on: March 18, 2018, 09:40:28 am »
Looks like that stave wanted to be a bow after all SC. Working on a couple HHB right now. Might not be the "King" like Osage but I'd say it's a knight in shining armor when it all comes together. Very nice bend that one looks like it should last along time.
Bjrogg
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Offline burchett.donald

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Re: Hophornbeam with character
« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2018, 09:45:08 am »
  Steve,
            Really nice profiles...The bend looks excellent, balanced and even...Great job on that character HHB... :BB
                         Don
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Offline TimBo

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Re: Hophornbeam with character
« Reply #4 on: March 18, 2018, 02:47:57 pm »
That's a good looking stick! 
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Offline upstatenybowyer

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Re: Hophornbeam with character
« Reply #5 on: March 18, 2018, 03:27:36 pm »
That looks like a very nice bow. Bet it shoots fast and smooth.  (SH)
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Offline BowEd

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Re: Hophornbeam with character
« Reply #6 on: March 18, 2018, 04:32:46 pm »
Very nice work on your HHB bow.Good bend and tiller.Looks like a very good shooter to me.
« Last Edit: March 18, 2018, 04:47:30 pm by BowEd »
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Offline Danzn Bar

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Re: Hophornbeam with character
« Reply #7 on: March 18, 2018, 05:57:06 pm »
Very nice ...well done
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Offline Redhand

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Re: Hophornbeam with character
« Reply #8 on: March 18, 2018, 06:19:42 pm »
Nice bow! Tiller looks great! Congrats!
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Offline selfbow joe

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Re: Hophornbeam with character
« Reply #9 on: March 18, 2018, 07:18:05 pm »
Looks good
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Offline M2A

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Re: Hophornbeam with character
« Reply #10 on: March 18, 2018, 08:59:09 pm »
Nice one! I like  that character knot and all. Mike
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Offline Hawkdancer

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Re: Hophornbeam with character
« Reply #11 on: March 18, 2018, 11:47:01 pm »
Nice bow!  The rack could stand a bit of rework, though >:D Lol!  Good job!  Hope it is a good shooter for you!
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Offline Stick Bender

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Re: Hophornbeam with character
« Reply #12 on: March 19, 2018, 04:05:10 am »
Very nice bend !
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Offline barebo

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Re: Hophornbeam with character
« Reply #13 on: March 19, 2018, 04:57:13 am »
Gotta love HHB - I agree with bjrogg - gets my vote for the best white wood. In that length and draw weight I bet it is a sweet shooter. As nice as this one turned out, can't wait to see what you do with the other half !
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Offline rps3

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Re: Hophornbeam with character
« Reply #14 on: March 19, 2018, 05:58:22 am »
Good looking bow, bet its a real sweet shooter. Never heard of the pigeon poop thing before.
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