first hickory backed bow

[ichiban]

i have just started a new bow we have a hickory back,(extreemly dark) spotted gum core and boo belly, this one is for a friend who i made a bow for a few months back it, it shot strong for that time but one cold morning we where shooting and the blackbutt back gave out (thats what i get for experimenting) but the specs are its an ELB 72" long and should draw 50lbs @ 29", ill put up pics once im up to something more exciting than glueing.



thanks,
D

[Stickbow Hunter]

All the best with it and I will keep an eye out for the photos.

Jeff

[pdccr]

Looking forward to some pictures mate

[ichiban]

well as i got to ripping up the board i noticed that the grain isnt the best in this hickory, since it was a rough sawn slab at the shop i couldnt tell you see but i think it will work out

[ichiban]

ok guys im putting the finish etc on today i tillered it up yesterday its 50# @ 29" and took about 3 hours to tiller, and from the shots ive taken with it so far....i dont want to give it a way!!

[pdccr]

Looking forward to some pictures mate

[Brumbies Country]

Where did you get the hickory Dave?

Simon

[ichiban]

i got the hickory from monaro timber (they have moved) ok here are some pics, i really like this 1, its hickory backed, spotty core, boo belly 72" long and draws 50lbs at 29"

[Brumbies Country]

Thanks Dave

Thought you must have got it from Monaro Timbers but just wondered if there was another supplier. Where have they moved to? Bow looks good. Well done.

Cheers

Simon

[ichiban]

they moved to queen-bee-ann i know ew but i think they get more space this way so good on em, cant wate to build another 4 myself

[Brumbies Country]

I've still got a couple of bows left in the plank I got from them but will need more. Thought it was indestructable stuff but had a flatbow break the other day after I stuffed up the handle, reinforced it then had a limb break longitudionally. My other two hickory selfbows are holding together well.

What street in Queanbeyan?

[ichiban]

im not sure of the street, its on there web site, i wandered in and almost cryed when i saw half the racks where gone...

[pdccr]

Looks good mate

[Stickbow Hunter]

Interesting looking bow Dave - good work.

Jeff

[Glenn]

Good looking bow Ichi, how much string follow did the bow take. I like the all wood composites myself....Glenn....

[ichiban]

it follows the string by 1" (just un braced) which surprised the heck out of me considering it was glued flat but shoots like its been drinking its proten shakes, but this level of string follow tells me that i could squeeze a few more FPS out of it but the guy i made it for is just learning to shoot so the likely hood of him overdrawing is pritty high, so ill leave it there for durabilitys sake.

[Glenn]

That's a very good result Dave. I haven't tried mixing timber species of late except for a bamboo backing...Glenn...

[ichiban]

well i have many ideas to get done unfortuntely i dont have time to do em any 1 ask me for an idea ill give it to u, well i glad u guys approve, glen good on ya for giving boo baks a crack, also wat do u thunk of the tiller

[Glenn]

Looks very good to me Dave, I like the way it bends coming off the handle...Glenn...

[looseplucker]

Nice looking bow Dave - hope to see it in the flesh - before I go to the States - but if not, don't get rid of it until I get back.

I like the combination for sure - and would be interested in the dimensions of each as I think you are really onto something in combining the best of each of the materials.

Will send an email.

[ichiban]

LP, try to make it to the novilty shoot sunday from what i understand there will be foam pigs and archery soccer , the bow leaves it's mumma on sunday as well........if you do like it jump in on the ol' bow exchange and we can figure something out im sure


later guys,
D