Author Topic: Finished Hill style natural longbow (Please read apology pg 7) (Read 4955 times)

K.S.TRAPPER · « **on:** July 28, 2011, 05:46:00 PM »

Actually it's almost a copy of a old Schulz American longbow I've always wanted one ever since I seen this ad in a TBM years ago. Charlie Lamb brought one over that he had made last year while hunting and it was so smooth and quiet I knew I wanted to build one.

I had a couple old osage billets that I traded for at Mojam years ago laying around so I decided to try and make one.

I made a new form and added about a 1 1/2 of reflex and ended up almost strait after tillering and exercising the limbs 100's of times. I was figuring on a little string follow but haven't seen it yet.

Tracy

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #1 on:** July 28, 2011, 05:49:00 PM »

Very nice work.

K.S.TRAPPER · « **Reply #2 on:** July 28, 2011, 05:52:00 PM »

NTN 66" 54@28 I can't wait to watch the Osage change to a golden brown, It
should look really good when done.

I used a old cow horn and osage for the tips and the horn came out almost clear.

Thanks for looking!

Tracy

Dick in Seattle · « **Reply #3 on:** July 28, 2011, 06:18:00 PM »

Tracy... outstanding! A lovely bow

red hill · « **Reply #4 on:** July 28, 2011, 06:48:00 PM »

That bow looks good now, Tracy! I'm gonna have to use some of that boo.
Stan

Shaun · « **Reply #5 on:** July 28, 2011, 07:03:00 PM »

Sweet! John might have used myrtle for the handle and a deep gloss finish - other than that it is a near perfect copy. Great style of bow and very well executed.

K.S.TRAPPER · « **Reply #6 on:** July 28, 2011, 07:20:00 PM »

Thanks guys!!

Your right Shaun but I couldn't find any Spar Varnish around here but I will and plan on using it on the next bow. I plan on building the BBB bows also and will be looking for some myrtle.

I think I got the Osage for this bow from you at Mojam the year I had my Tipi there but not sure, I traded for alot of stuff that weeknd. Lol :D

Tracy

Ari · « **Reply #7 on:** July 28, 2011, 07:38:00 PM »

I love it, very nice work!

Hows she shoot?

Balding Kansan · « **Reply #8 on:** July 28, 2011, 08:15:00 PM »

Very nice Tracy

SEMO_HUNTER · « **Reply #9 on:** July 28, 2011, 08:23:00 PM »

Sweet! I could see myself making one of those, I like it very much.

kennym · « **Reply #10 on:** July 28, 2011, 08:30:00 PM »

Super job Buddy!!

Will have some parts on the way tomorrow!

K.S.TRAPPER · « **Reply #11 on:** July 28, 2011, 08:36:00 PM »

Thanks guys!

Ari, I had a heart valve replaced a few months ago and not pulling bows yet so I wish I knew how she shot but it won't be long before I get there. I should be ready for hunting season :D

Thanks Kenny, I can't wait to start the next one

Tracy

stiknstringer · « **Reply #12 on:** July 28, 2011, 09:33:00 PM »

Excellent work! I love that tiller pic.

bjansen · « **Reply #13 on:** July 28, 2011, 09:43:00 PM »

You got it...nice job!

wapiti792 · « **Reply #14 on:** July 28, 2011, 10:05:00 PM »

Awesome buddy

frank bullitt · « **Reply #15 on:** July 28, 2011, 10:08:00 PM »

Real nice, Tracy!

Bodork · « **Reply #16 on:** July 28, 2011, 11:13:00 PM »

That's very nice! Perfect timing for me also. The guys at my range are getting an all wood class together and I have been wanting to make a bow just like that. I have what may be the dumbest question for you. On the osage, did you follow a ring or just shape it out? I've only built glass bows and simply don't know how to go about it. Where did you get your bamboo? Mike

firewood · « **Reply #17 on:** July 28, 2011, 11:18:00 PM »

fine lookin bow.

K.S.TRAPPER · « **Reply #18 on:** July 29, 2011, 06:57:00 AM »

Bodork, I did not follow the rings on this bow. It was made from two different pieces of wood and Z spliced.

I got my Bamboo from Mike Yancey at Pine hollow longbows, He's a sponsor and a great guy to deal with.

Tracy

Mike Yancey · « **Reply #19 on:** July 29, 2011, 07:12:00 AM »

Looks good Tracy.

Mike

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