Howard Hill bow blanks

[chris K.]

I was thinking about getting a bow blank and wanted to know how hard they were to finish and if you guys that have completed one if they could post some pictures of there bows. I also wanted to see if someone could post some pictures of a Howard Hill Crocodile, this is the blank that I was thinking about getting. The website only has two pictures and I was wanting to see some that were a little more up close.
Thanks,
Chris Kiefner

[chris K.]

anyone?

[lpcjon2]

Check Tom Mussatto he is a Hill guru look him up in the directory.

[chris K.]

Thanks

[Irish Archer]

Going up!

[JRY309]

I did a HH bow blank a couple of years back.They are not hard to do in my opinion.You have to cut the shelf and finish sanding and finish.I did a HH Half Breed,I even sent Craig a goncalo alves chuck of wood to use for the riser.I added some buffalo horn tip overlays and used buffalo leather for the grip and rest.I finished it in spar urethene,steel wooled it and then hand rubbed it.It came out just beautiful with the yew limbs under clear glass and different then other HH with the goncalo alves riser.One of my favorite bows,it's a keeper for me.

[Apex Predator]

Here is an Owl blank I finished a couple of years ago.  Cut in the shelf (location was marked), add overlays, and sand/finish!  Do it man!

 

 

 

 

 

 

[bamboo]

don't be afraid!!i did this one for a friend of mine [wheelie guy]and he went out his first season and killed 4 deer --did another himself and and hammered a hog and several deer!!
 
 the marks are all on the blank when you get it and its tillered real nice--only thing i noticed is they both were a little heavier[5-6#] then ordered--no biggie--excellent value -and you have a hand in it--GREAT BOWS!!do it!!!

[mater]

bamboo, is that a hill bow that came in heavy? Or another name.  Thanks Mark

[ron w]

I have one on order from Apex Predator,can't wait to get it. He'll give you what ever woods and lams you want so it will be just what you want...

[bamboo]

it was the hill--mater---could have reduced it--but my buddy didn't care
  craig [howard hill archery]will lay 'em up w/ the lams of your choice too[i think]

[chris K.]

thanks guys, you guys are really helping.

[Stagmitis]

Why not get the bow and post pics here for a "Finish-Along" BEFORE you begin?

I am sure youll get some great step by step advice and any fears of getting a great shootable bow will dissapate.....

[Stagmitis]

Ooops...That`s any fears of NOT getting a great shootable bow...lol

[chris K.]

I am with you. That sounds like a pretty good idea. I still would like to continue to see picture of the bows that they completed if that is alright.
Chris Kiefner

[chris K.]

Anyone else have picture?