Author Topic: Pignut hickory self bow (Updated with finished pics) (Read 866 times)

Stiks-n-Strings · « **Reply #20 on:** December 31, 2011, 01:05:00 PM »

Looks great! Sounds like you got plenty on the tips yet. I take mine down pretty narrow.

Here's some pics of one I just finished with slight flipped tips.

SportHunter · « **Reply #21 on:** December 31, 2011, 01:11:00 PM »

I just did a little experiment with a long flat piece of wood. Nocks even produced flat bow, nock set low on one side & high on other produced twisted tip to high nock side. Does lowering nock also work with actual bows or is deepening nock groove more effective/preferred?

SportHunter · « **Reply #22 on:** January 24, 2012, 12:51:00 PM »

Here are some finished pics of "Silent Fox." This bow was named before finish and came from an old nickname I saw associated with Nels Grumley. Looking over his bows led me into this direction of trying my hand at building my own.

The woods are pignut hickory, mahogony & oak. The finish consists of 5 finger applied coats of tru-oil & several thin coats of krylon crystal clear satin.

I rasped the tips flat before applying horn nocks that turned out slightly translucent in the light.

The handle was from a tandy leather piece, cut & formed to leave 1/8'' gap before sewing up in cross stitch pattern. I used a small nail to make the holes every 1/4" before lacing it up with artificial waxed sinew. Also applied a few large drops of barge cement under the grip to keep the handle stable. Made a floopy rest out of a 1" strip of leather. Not bad for a first grip.

SportHunter · « **Reply #23 on:** January 24, 2012, 12:54:00 PM »

unbraced profile

SportHunter · « **Reply #24 on:** January 24, 2012, 12:59:00 PM »

Nim-rod · « **Reply #25 on:** January 24, 2012, 01:07:00 PM »

That's a fine looking bow you got there. Something to be proud of for sure.Good work!

coaster500 · « **Reply #26 on:** January 24, 2012, 01:12:00 PM »

That bow will hunt!!!

Great job!! and super detail work

SportHunter · « **Reply #27 on:** January 24, 2012, 01:52:00 PM »

Here's the money shot. My elbow looks a bit high but I wanted the pic of the bow straight up and down. Normally I shoot with the bow canted.

Igor · « **Reply #28 on:** January 24, 2012, 02:06:00 PM »

Excellent....really good looking bow from all perspectives.....

Thanks for sharing

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Glenn

canopyboy · « **Reply #29 on:** January 24, 2012, 02:38:00 PM »

Very, very nice!

(And I agree with the earlier post, your shop is too clean....)

Dan Landis · « **Reply #30 on:** January 24, 2012, 03:49:00 PM »

That's one to be proud of, great work.

stringstretcher · « **Reply #31 on:** January 24, 2012, 04:09:00 PM »

That is one great looking bow. You should be proud of that one for sure.

Osagetree · « **Reply #32 on:** January 24, 2012, 05:01:00 PM »

That is really nice!

DVSHUNTER · « **Reply #33 on:** January 24, 2012, 05:11:00 PM »

Good looking bow! Nice job.

SportHunter · « **Reply #34 on:** January 24, 2012, 05:49:00 PM »

Thanks everyone, feels great to finally get a shooter.

Dimondback · « **Reply #35 on:** January 24, 2012, 10:47:00 PM »

Nice stuff man!

okie64 · « **Reply #36 on:** January 25, 2012, 05:46:00 AM »

Great lookin bow and tiller! I bet shes a sweet shooter.

Jorgy · « **Reply #37 on:** January 25, 2012, 10:06:00 AM »

Really nice bow.Like that profile and tiller.

dmikeyj · « **Reply #38 on:** January 25, 2012, 11:11:00 AM »

That bow is outstanding!

30coupe · « **Reply #39 on:** January 25, 2012, 04:47:00 PM »

Awesome! I'm just about done with a hickory board bow that appears to be my first successful self bow. This was my first go with hickory after trying oak and maple. I like working with the hickory the best so far.

Congratulations! I think you nailed it with this one.

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