Pictures of bows gone by

[Charlie Hinkel]

I am trying out Photobucket to paste some pics of bows I have made, and one new one currently under way.
A 61" T.D. for my southpaw friend.

 

A walnut T.D and a Bubinga T.D

 

The new bow I am currently working on.

[Charlie Hinkel]

Here is the new one on the bench
 
A view of the new shop, note the snow in the window.
 

[Buemaker]

Looking good. Are you making two limbs in one form? Bue--.

[Charlie Hinkel]

The "Beast". My Dad and I built this long bow in 1982, it is 72 lbs.@28" and 67" long. I wanted to use it for moose hunting but never had the opportunity (moose permit by lottery only in Maine).

 

 

[Charlie Hinkel]

@Buemaker, Yes, I make both limbs for T.D. at the same time and later cut in half to have two limbs.

[Charlie Hinkel]

This bow form is the same one my Father made in 1976, still perfect!

[Charlie Hinkel]

[Pheonixarcher]

Nice work!

[JJB]

Nice work on the bows and it looks like you have a good work space there. Keep us posted on your builds.
-Jay

[LunchBox]

I dream of someday making a bow like that... are there build alongs for bows like that?

[Dmaxshawn]

nice looking bows and that snows pretty high up on the winder

[Charlie Hinkel]

Here is the new 58" T.D. No specs on it just yet, she is strung low at the moment.
 

Also the new 57" on a new never tried form. She is Cherry wood with a strip of East India Rosewood  and Dogwood in the handle. The limbs are dyed Red Mahogany color.Still have to cut off the limb tips, a lot.
 

 

[Wolftrail]

Can I ask why  Charlie you are using 2 alignment pins.  Some use the tried and true 1 pin, others use 2 bolts.  What is the biggy 'thar...

[Roy from Pa]

Very nice.

[LittleBen]

I really like that 1 piece! I mean they are all fine work, but the design on that one piece speaks to me. Would love to see it finished

[Charlie Hinkel]

Thank you all for the nice comments, it really encourages me to go on.
Hey Woftrail, I'm not sure which picture you saw two alignment pins, but I use only one pin and either a 5/16 stainless bolt or an insert in the handle to accept a 5/16" bolt. I had thought about two pins in the past, but did not feel the need.

 The one piece bow is coming along, it needs final sanding and a finish so I will post pics when I can.