Sinew backed Hackberry bow (full draw added)

[Bryce H]

My second bow since getting back into making bows, though I kind of consider this my second honest attempt at making them. The wood is hackberry, and it's ever so lightly backed with sinew. It's 50". I do not have anything to measure the weight, but if I had a guess using my stepdaughter as a guide, it's around 50 lbs at 22". The handle is cowhide and red felt, wrapped with copper wiring. I'm pleased with it. It shoots hard, and I realized in practice that this arm of mine needed some work  Hope you guys like.

[soy]

That is a neat idea for the handle, looks good

[Bryce H]

Thanks. I was a little unsure about the copper wiring, but I liked it after it was put on. I think it will look even better as it gets worn and ages more.

[swamp yeti]

Nice looking bow,good job

[Bryce H]

I appreciate the compliment. I can't wait to see how I progress as time goes by. I'm addicted already.

[gstoneberg]

Aha, I wondered if I'd find your bow pictures this morning.  Where's the money shot??  Full-draw my man, I need to see it....   Looks great!

George

[MWirwicki]

Bryce:  Show the full draw pic, please!  Shorties; I love shorties!  Nicely done.

[Bryce H]

Thanks guys!

I'll see if I can't get my girlfriend to take one tomorrow of the full draw. I'll get one up pronto!

[Bryce H]

Money shot-

[HighEagle]

Nice bow Bryce H,
  I'm really starting to like the shorties, All the good white woods in my area come short. Really cool the copper wire handle warp Looks like a early contact, trade thing. How high is your brace? Cant wait to see your next bow.., HighEagle

[johnston]

Very nice full draw! Neat bow and nicely done on a true shorty.

Lane

[james parker]

very nice even tiller, looks to be a great shooter

[Bryce H]

Thanks Robustus, Lane, and HighEagle.

HighEagle- The brace is right at 6". I try to do it right at the tip of my thumb like I'm giving a "thumbs up" gesture. To be honest, I am not sure if that's technically too much with this short of a bow or if brace height was more a matter of preference.

[gstoneberg]

I saw it on facebook too, it's a great looking bow.  I don't think you need any bow building help my friend.

George

[TurtleCreek]

  Nice bow, looks great.