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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: lukelawrence171 on February 13, 2014, 05:38:44 pm

Title: Heat treated hickory longbow with stringer knocks (pic heavy)
Post by: lukelawrence171 on February 13, 2014, 05:38:44 pm

55lbs @ 28 " 1 1/2 in of set,shoots great thanks for the advice on my last bow hope you guys like this one.

Title: Re: Heat treated hickory longbow with stringer knocks (pic heavy)
Post by: 4dog on February 13, 2014, 06:00:50 pm

dude...no full draw pic.....cmon!!! :o

Title: Re: Heat treated hickory longbow with stringer knocks (pic heavy)
Post by: lukelawrence171 on February 13, 2014, 06:33:05 pm

here is one. I tillered this one with stiff tips seems to shoot faster and have less handshock :P

Title: Re: Heat treated hickory longbow with stringer knocks (pic heavy)
Post by: BOWMAN53 on February 13, 2014, 06:41:01 pm

take a few scrapes off the bottom mid/outer limb and youll get rid of the hand shock you do have. looks good though i like that handle style. next time when you heat treat the limbs hold the heat gun a lil further away like 3-4" and only till its a nice brown, take your time and youll notice a huge difference.

Title: Re: Heat treated hickory longbow with stringer knocks (pic heavy)
Post by: burchett.donald on February 14, 2014, 12:18:45 am

  Luke,
           This is the third bow you posted on here and you are improving every time...Hickory is a love of mine but the dog gone stuff just soaks moisture over a period. I keep mine long and wide and dry to TRY to avoid set. Any way I like your bow and the idea you are continuing to make and post here. Be looking forward to your next.
                                                            Don

Title: Re: Heat treated hickory longbow with stringer knocks (pic heavy)
Post by: Pat B on February 14, 2014, 12:27:01 am

Nice bow. Hickory is one of my favorites.
 I agree with Bowman about taking a few scrapes off that bottom limb.

Title: Re: Heat treated hickory longbow with stringer knocks (pic heavy)
Post by: WhitefeatherFout on February 14, 2014, 12:46:54 am

I agree with Bowman and Pat, do a little work on the bottom limb.  Looks like it's  bending too abrupt out of the fade to me.  Otherwise, looking good.  The braced pix looks like it's braced pretty high, where are you there?

Title: Re: Heat treated hickory longbow with stringer knocks (pic heavy)
Post by: IdahoMatt on February 14, 2014, 01:07:19 am

Looking good everything to say has already been said.  Can't wait to see your next one.

Title: Re: Heat treated hickory longbow with stringer knocks (pic heavy)
Post by: mikekeswick on February 14, 2014, 04:14:24 am

Forget what people say about stiff tips/handshock. To make a fast nice shooting bow all you need to do is match the front view width profile and the tiller.
Pyramid - circular. No width taper until the ends - elliptical.
Good job on that bow and keep em coming!

Title: Re: Heat treated hickory longbow with stringer knocks (pic heavy)
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 14, 2014, 07:46:11 am

I like it myself. Good job man! I bet that center shot shelf makes her whisper quiet. Ive been tinkering with them lately and like it.

Title: Re: Heat treated hickory longbow with stringer knocks (pic heavy)
Post by: Pappy on February 14, 2014, 07:53:56 am

Looks good to me,Hickory makes a great bow,just seal it good and keep it in a dry place when not in use and it will last a life time. :) Nice work ,keep um coming. :)
 Pappy

Title: Re: Heat treated hickory longbow with stringer knocks (pic heavy)
Post by: Steve Milbocker on February 14, 2014, 08:18:13 am

Love that grip!

Title: Re: Heat treated hickory longbow with stringer knocks (pic heavy)
Post by: Buckeye Guy on February 14, 2014, 08:20:52 am

You are doing well
Keep at it and you may pass us all
Have fun
Guy