My latest work, Hophornbeam shorty(now more pictures)

[Ryano]

Here's a bow I'm finishing up right now. Its Hophornbeam (AKA IRONWOOD) Its only 56" ntn and pulls about 60#@27" Its a stout little bugger but it actualy draws pretty smooth with no feeling of stacking. It holds about 2" reflex right after unstringing and gains a little more after resting. Sorry about the crapy pictures. I plan to take some better ones tomarrow when I have some better lighting. Oh, the stave had some character to it it was kind snakey through the handle area so I used it to my advantage and its almost perfectly center shot.

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[xin]

Great looking bow, as all your bows are.  Looking forward to more pictures.

[Ryano]

Thanks xin. Here's a picture of it when I was roughing it out last winter.

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[sailordad]

nice bow only problem is ya cut the arrow rest on the wrong side,or is that pic from the back(hard to tell)



                                                                  tim

[Ryano]

Its right handed...so you must be wrong handed? LoL. Thanks Tim.

[brownhillboy]

Cool bow Ryan!  I like the way you used the character of the bow to make it almost center shot.  Good job!

[Keenan]

Nice bow Ryan, Profile looks excellent and tips are nice and even. I love finding trees or staves with that sort of jog right at the handle. I actually look for that when I'm out and about . it does give a nice center shot.

[wytetale]

Another Masterpiece from the master of selfbows, Awsome job Ryano

[Ryano]

Thanks a bunch fellas!
Ya Keenan, I always try to use the character of the wood to my advantage if possible. Its easier than trying to fight it.
Wytetail, Master you say? Thank you sir but I'm no master. I'm Still learning things everytime I work on a piece of wood. I don't know if I'll ever truly master this craft, but then again thats why I like it so much. There's always a new challenge ahead.

[Okie]

Great use of character and a beauty. U da man.


John

[Gordon]

Outstanding bow Ryan. I can't believe a bow that short can still hold so much reflex - amazing.

[Ryano]

Thanks John.
Gordon, The belly is tempered which makes a big diferance. HHB seems to love Heat.

[Pat B]

Very nice bow Ryan. HHB does make a nice bow and you did that piece proud!      Pat

[GregB]

Mighty fine weapon Ryan! Just as I would expect from you...

[Ranger B]

That's a beauty Ryan...as are all of yours.  I have plans for a HHB down the road.