Yesterday as I was leaving for work the mail lady dropped a shipping tube on my front porch. I ran inside and cut it open, inside was a beautiful osage selfbow from DVSHUNTER. I almost called in and took a vacation day so I could shoot it, but instead I went to work  
I have to tell you this is one sweet shooting bow. The grip fits perfectly and it shoots great, this was typical grouping at 15 yds. David, I cant say thank you enough, I am really happy with this bow and I cant wait to take it hunting.

That's very nice! David sure does built some nice ones doesn't he. Your a lucky guy Greg.  

Semo I feel very lucky! I was going to explain that the target is standing on it's head because the mountains here are so steep, the elk grow upside down.

Greg nice looking bow. Hope you give us some full draw pics.

Yep Roy we started with 84. So about 22% of the bows are done. It should be getting hopping on the site we have just over a month folks and mean just over. NOW GET TO SHAVING, GLUING, STAINING and MAILING THEM BOWS. LOL

Nice, DVS. Enjoy the osage, Greg.
I shot my trade bow about fifty times this afternoon.  The bow is pulling about 35 lbs at 24". Looking for 45 lbs at 28". Shot pretty well, fairly quiet even without string silencers.
A lot more shooting, sanding, and finishing coming up.
   Stan

HEY! Thats one of those rare upside down targets!     Very nice bow!

glad you like it Greg. Now I get to sit back and watch for my new bow to find me.

I finally got started on my bow a few days ago, I'm building one of my 54" recurves. Taking photos as I go and will post a few in a couple days

nice work dvs!!!

I looked at some of Lee's bows this weekend, Nice!!!

I bought a bamboo backed bamboo but if the auction wasn't going on I would've came home with two bows. Maybe Lee drew my name    

I would be tickled with any of the bows built for sure.

Stiks

Kris, lee would have drawn your name, had he not drawn mine. Kelly already told me who I had. Sorry to dissapoint you, but don't worry because Icantbuildabow drew yours, so I'm sure you'll be fine.

That's great DVS    I just blew pop out of my nose!

I hope he's got the right addy and it don't end up at your house, LOL

Shot 4 dozen arras out of my swap bow last night playing with brace height and got her dialed in pretty well.  Gluing tip overlays on now.  Hopefully another 2-3 hours with her and a Tru oil finish can start going on!

just finished up my trade bow and ready to spray finish, Need to finish up a couple more before I spray though, maybe next week! Took pics.of most every step and will start posting a few pics. in a day or two

Just got three new lams made up and ready for glue. Should start profiling and tillering on Monday as I have a wedding to attend this weekend..

Adam

Looking great everyone !

I spent some time with my bow today, got it tillered to 28" Stiil need to do some tweaking with the tips, i have to say this is the most challenging stave i worked to date. Made from a Hickory sapling. I hope my receipent linkes it.






the back  

belly  

knot right by the handle, worked perfect.

Here's the knot  

Will post more when i get a finish on it !

Can't wait to see this one done.

Hey Dan Landis!

You make one TOUGH bow.  My oldest daughter strung it backwards and shot some arrows when I was out of town.

The hackberry self-bow you sent me is no worse for wear (and she managed to miss the freezer!)

Did I tell you how awesome that bow is?

va

VA, Glad it held together and she missed the freezer.  It's nice that your daughter takes an interest in archery, definitely a good thing! Also, glad you like it......Dan