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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: druid on November 14, 2011, 12:03:42 pm

Title: Hazel longbow 50# 29"
Post by: druid on November 14, 2011, 12:03:42 pm

This bow was made from my friend Max, owner of the heavy Gull Wing bow. It is hazel wood from Belyanica mountain, some 3 000 feet high. This sapling had almost 2" of reflex, now holds a little more than 1/2", not heat treated. 73"ntn, 1 3/5 wide on the widest place, 50# 29". It is feather-light bow: 430 grams. Great wood, easy to work and take low set. I got a lot of critics that my full draw pics could be more interesting than wooden wall every time so I will try to change that in the future, but not always.
(http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/4921/back2fu.jpg)
(http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/9982/backidw.jpg)
(http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/9294/unbrace.jpg)
(http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/5246/brejs.jpg)
(http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/9494/fulley.jpg)

Title: Re: Hazel longbow 50# 29"
Post by: Keenan on November 14, 2011, 12:13:59 pm

Druid, you are an incredible bowyer! Love looking at your work. Another beauty!

Title: Re: Hazel longbow 50# 29"
Post by: Matt S. on November 14, 2011, 12:14:07 pm

Druid, you make excellent bows and your photography is top notch! I love the angle of shots were the bow is resting on the post, you get the whole bow in the shot in a well balanced rectangular photo. I've started using similar angles in my photos  ;)

Title: Re: Hazel longbow 50# 29"
Post by: druid on November 14, 2011, 12:49:53 pm

Thank you Keenan very much.  :-[ I am not extra ordinary bowyer- my bows are just made with all my heart, maybe because that they are interesting...
Matt, yes, this angles allows to be visible everything on the bow, no place for hiding anything.  :)

Title: Re: Hazel longbow 50# 29"
Post by: johnston on November 14, 2011, 01:05:09 pm

Druid the angle of the full draw photo is so bad I can't see the tiller but sure looks like a lot of "stiff" around the handle
and with that ugly background it is hard to ....Kidding, just kidding ... absolutely gorgeous bow my friend very impressive
work.
As I have already told you the "stark" beauty of your bows kinda sets a primal tone that touches deep in the soul.
Or something.

Lane

Title: Re: Hazel longbow 50# 29"
Post by: ErictheViking on November 14, 2011, 01:16:36 pm

Another rustic beauty Druid, always love your work.

Title: Re: Hazel longbow 50# 29"
Post by: Del the cat on November 14, 2011, 01:48:42 pm

Yup, another great bow, that style of tiller should be pretty fast.
Del

Title: Re: Hazel longbow 50# 29"
Post by: Dazv on November 14, 2011, 02:08:23 pm

super looking bow

Title: Re: Hazel longbow 50# 29"
Post by: coaster500 on November 14, 2011, 02:13:42 pm

I love what you do with wood!!

Another great bow :)

Title: Re: Hazel longbow 50# 29"
Post by: swamp yeti on November 14, 2011, 02:43:59 pm

Beautiful bow,well done.

Title: Re: Hazel longbow 50# 29"
Post by: juan lopez on November 14, 2011, 03:15:31 pm

hello druid, great as always your work, every bow you do is more beautiful than the last.
With what did the target material?
I congratulate friend

Title: Re: Hazel longbow 50# 29"
Post by: k-hat on November 14, 2011, 04:25:27 pm

Simple, beautiful, and powerful!  What more is there to say!?

Title: Re: Hazel longbow 50# 29"
Post by: LEGIONNAIRE on November 14, 2011, 07:14:14 pm

Very clean bow Druid, as always. Your creations are pure simple performance. very sweet.

Title: Re: Hazel longbow 50# 29"
Post by: Gordon on November 15, 2011, 10:53:46 am

This is a wonderful example of a hazel bow. Well done!

Title: Re: Hazel longbow 50# 29"
Post by: druid on November 15, 2011, 02:09:19 pm

Thank you my friends I will keep going! Unfortunatly, this was my last hazel.
My target is straw.

Title: Re: Hazel longbow 50# 29"
Post by: juan lopez on November 15, 2011, 05:37:00 pm

Thanks friend, Druid, and do not worry with any wood, you make good bows

Title: Re: Hazel longbow 50# 29"
Post by: medicinewheel on November 15, 2011, 07:04:40 pm

Always love to see your bows; always love the shot braced on the pole!

Title: Re: Hazel longbow 50# 29"
Post by: Pappy on November 16, 2011, 09:18:39 am

Another beauty,nice work. :)
    Pappy

Title: Re: Hazel longbow 50# 29"
Post by: Will H on November 16, 2011, 12:54:48 pm

Yery nice there Druid. I always like your work fella!