Hickory Longbow 64" ntn 42#@27"

[ajooter]

I found this stave with the bark still on it in the bottom of my woodshed.  I dont know how I let this one sit there so long but I did.  Its 1 5/8" out to midlimb tapering to half inch tips.  I used some deer antler from a small buck I shot this past year for tip overlays.  Handle in wrapped in vegetable tanned leather dyed with Fiebings tan dye.  I used various color leather dyes on the back to get the camo effect I wanted.  It holds 1 1/2" of reflex after resting.  I had heat treated it after tillering it on a caul.  Next time I will do the heat treatment prior to tillering.  A buddy of mine gave me a muskrat hide that I softened up and cut a couple strips for silencers.  Im hoping this bow can join me in the fall.  Heres some pics!

[Muskyman]

Looking good. I like the back of it, nice camo looking pattern. That turned out to be a great find for you.

[superdav95]

sharp looking bow there!  really like the stain job on the back too

[Wallski]

Fantastic job, love the tiller and stain job.   It looks like it’s cut to center.

[ajooter]

Thanks guys.  Im all out of hickory now.  Gonna have to cut a bunch in the next month.

[bjrogg]

Looks great. I like everything about it. From the stained back to the burnt belly. From the tips to the handle. From unbraced to full draw.

Nicely done.

Bjrogg