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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: S.C. hunter on May 30, 2018, 02:48:12 pm

Title: Hickory Stick
Post by: S.C. hunter on May 30, 2018, 02:48:12 pm: Hi Guys,
62"ntn , 54lbs at 27". Beaver fur silencers. Cord wrapped handle, with leather strike plate. Then sealed in Helmsmans Satin Urethane. I had a lot of great advise, and tips from Don Burchett during this build. The bow would not have turned out nearly as good without it. I learned a lot...Thanks again Don.
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Post by: S.C. hunter on May 30, 2018, 02:51:01 pm: More
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Post by: Stick Bender on May 30, 2018, 03:12:12 pm: Nice looking bow congrats !
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Post by: burchett.donald on May 30, 2018, 03:30:40 pm: Steve,
For some reason some of the pics were squished/distorted somehow, I took the liberty to repost some that I had...Hope that's ok...
That is one fine Hickory Stick you have...All the profiles from unstrung to full draw tell the story of careful tillering on a piece of Hickory...Looks really balanced...Love the stain and the art work...I already know this one is a silent and fast shooter...
Don
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Post by: S.C. hunter on May 30, 2018, 03:45:39 pm: Thank you Stick Bender.
Thanks Don, I don't know why I have so much trouble with pictures. the ones you posted are lots better.
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Post by: Bayou Ben on May 30, 2018, 03:51:42 pm: Nice bow. Yeah the second round of pics shows off what looks like a very nice bend. Great job.
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Post by: DC on May 30, 2018, 04:22:05 pm: Yeah, and you're way taller than you looked in the first pic. Very nice bow by the way :D
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Post by: half eye on May 30, 2018, 04:52:58 pm: Most Excellent sir. Don knows how to make smooth, well balanced bows. I really like your bow, the bend speaks for itself but the balance is outstanding as well. Especially like how it shows your personality instead of a cookie cutter. Be careful cause that Don will get you up to all kinds of no good 8)
rich
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Post by: osage outlaw on May 30, 2018, 05:02:25 pm: Very nice work on that bow.
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Post by: Danzn Bar on May 30, 2018, 05:09:41 pm: Very nice hick stick......don't let anyone tell you the hickory is not good bow wood.
Again looks like a fine job....would love to shoot it that tells it all.
DBar
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Post by: BowEd on May 30, 2018, 05:31:25 pm: I agree with DBar.I love my hickory here too.Nice work on your bow.
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Post by: burchett.donald on May 31, 2018, 07:18:04 am: Steve,
I take no credit here buddy, that is all you...For a 62'' hickory stiff handle 54lbs@27 that is getting it done, period...The unstrung profile tells the whole story...I agree with DBar and BowEd, Hickory is good bow wood...
Don
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Post by: Knoll on May 31, 2018, 08:14:45 am: All the profile pics look spot on.
Artwork is 1st rate.
Congrats!
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Post by: Hawkdancer on May 31, 2018, 11:09:10 am: Nice work! The art is real neat! The other guys summed it up! Hope my hickory piece turns out as well as yours! Congratulations!
Hawkdancer
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Post by: Greg DeJanes on May 31, 2018, 02:58:53 pm: The handle taking some of the working portion of the limb is off set by the even use of the rest of the limb. Less string follow occurs with such a tiller. Good looking bow Sir.

Greg
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Post by: upstatenybowyer on May 31, 2018, 09:49:15 pm: Great job on that one! :)
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Post by: PaSteve on June 01, 2018, 06:54:40 am: Great looking hickory. Well done. Like your artwork too.
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Post by: S.C. hunter on June 01, 2018, 08:45:58 am: HI,
I just want to thank all you guys for the fine comments. This is very inspiring to me, and makes me feel confident to do more bows.
Comments here good or bad, are helpful for motivation, or a way to learn. All are appreciated , keep them coming.
Steve