Hello, everyone. This is the little hickory bow that I made from start to finish(living tree to bow). I say that because it is only the 2nd I've done that way. Most of my bows have been board bows or kits that I ordered. It turned out lighter than I wanted because I had to chase a hinge that developed. It is 35#@27". It'll be just right for my wife if my 2 boys don't talk her out of it! I recurved the limbs, per YewArcher's directions on here. I didn't have a heat gun when I started, so I couldn't temper the belly till I was almost done with it. It did take some set, but not too much considering the length of the bow and the 27" draw. I stained it with red oak stain and finished it with tru-oil. I built up the handle with leather front and back, and laminated leather for the rest too. I then wrapped the handle with leather and stitched it up with artificial sinew. The tip overlays are bocote. This was my 1st attempt at overlays, as well as recurves. My finish work can't compare to some of you other guy's, but it's pretty good for me. Let me know what you think.
P.S.-Bear with me while I try to post all of the pics!
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