Built a String Follow Longbow w/pics

[mikebiz]

Beautiful bow Hatrick.  I assume that you've built bows before.  Did you learn from reading books or are you just one of those guys that has a knack for wood and glass?  I would love to give this a shot sometime.

[Don Baker]

Wow! Very nice job!

Don

[carpenter]

You may have missed your calling! Great job.

[Rob DiStefano]

beautiful bow, great job!

pressure hose or rubber bands on the form?

[SportHunter]

Very nice looking bow, great job.

[droz il]

Great looking bow. Very nice job.

[mahantango]

Ok, I just gotta ask. What is it about string follow that makes a longbow more "forgiving" I've shot a pile of longbows, but the only string follow ones were old Pearson or York lemonwoods, and they felt like crap. Based on my experience I prefer a mild D/R. And that is what I own. Am I missing something?

[Hatrick]

Rob, I used the fire hose method. I have 2 other longbow forms I've built. One is a mild D/R and the other a bit more radical D/R. All using the fire hose method. I've always managed to get nice tight glue joints that way so why not. Although I don't do it for a living anymore, I'm a carpenter by trade so I have all the tools on hand. I just read, ask questions, and start to work.

Anyway, the Hill style string follow bug just hit me so I thought I'd give one a try. Definitely not as quick as my others but still a  lot of fun to shoot.

Thanks,
Dave

[Ben Maher]

 
Awesome ... I love my string follow bows !

[Ricker]

I like it.  Nicely done.  A 1/2" of "follow" is perfect if you ask me.  I bet it has a sweet feel when shot.  I wouldn't trade my Northern Mist Shelton for anything.

[Eugene Slagle]

I wish I had the time, equipment & the know how to make one of those but alas I have neither at this time.

Beautiful bow there sir.