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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: ajooter on March 09, 2025, 03:14:00 pm

Title: Hickory Reflex Deflex Character Longbow 56"ntn 16#@24"
Post by: ajooter on March 09, 2025, 03:14:00 pm

I have been getting to the bottom of the barrel stave wise and this one was no exception.  Somehow it has held together so I finished it up!  Handle is laminated with oak and poplar and bow was finished in steel wool and vinegar.  I picked up some triple thick polyurethane by Varathane and I love this stuff.  It goes on thick and drys relatively quickly.  Despite the name this bow will make a nice bow for a youngster.  Here's are the links the the shorts I made as well:
Part 1 https://youtube.com/shorts/AxGXe9IZPyk?si=ZyiyIx4xBb09UmJb
Part 2 https://youtube.com/shorts/AqbreIQ_8JM?si=TCXTs3U8rhwaoKWq
Part 3 https://youtube.com/shorts/UitB4_z2pLc?si=PL4K_xbAD_zZQP8x

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Title: Re: Hickory Reflex Deflex Character Longbow 56"ntn 16#@24"
Post by: Del the cat on March 09, 2025, 05:39:56 pm

That's a cool bit of fun  :)
Del

Title: Re: Hickory Reflex Deflex Character Longbow 56"ntn 16#@24"
Post by: Pappy on March 09, 2025, 07:13:45 pm

Very nice job on a knrawley piece of wood. Pappy

Title: Re: Hickory Reflex Deflex Character Longbow 56"ntn 16#@24"
Post by: bjrogg on March 10, 2025, 10:13:59 am

Holey S—t. Nice job finding a bow in that one.

Bjrogg

Title: Re: Hickory Reflex Deflex Character Longbow 56"ntn 16#@24"
Post by: Selfbowman on March 10, 2025, 06:48:55 pm

Well done!

Title: Re: Hickory Reflex Deflex Character Longbow 56"ntn 16#@24"
Post by: superdav95 on March 10, 2025, 11:25:45 pm

That’s a cool bow.  Love the character in this one! 

Title: Re: Hickory Reflex Deflex Character Longbow 56"ntn 16#@24"
Post by: Little John on March 11, 2025, 09:23:28 pm

Nice job on that one, I hope some youngster appreciates it for what it is. Making and giving away kids bows is a great way to give back to archery.

Title: Re: Hickory Reflex Deflex Character Longbow 56"ntn 16#@24"
Post by: Wallski on March 12, 2025, 01:03:21 am

It’s got some character, nicely executed.

Title: Re: Hickory Reflex Deflex Character Longbow 56"ntn 16#@24"
Post by: mullet on March 12, 2025, 10:05:51 pm

Yep, but looks like a shooter!