HH bug got me ... Part One!

longbowben · March 16, 2011, 12:54:00 AM

Far rider its verawood.

David Mitchell · March 16, 2011, 06:43:00 AM

If it is verawood, it looks extremely close to the chichen in my Wesley Spec. riser.

7 Lakes · March 16, 2011, 07:09:00 AM

It does look like vera wood but try this. One of my suppliers has some for sale.
http://domexhardwoods.com/Species.aspx?speciesID=56

David Mitchell · March 16, 2011, 08:07:00 AM

7 Lakes, excellent pic of chechen. Looks just like what's in my Hill riser. There you go Tony.

SpankyNeal · March 16, 2011, 08:43:00 AM

Ok guys, sorry for the delay but yesterday was pretty hectic! Managed to pick up that long tube from the post office, and at least drool over the contents for a little while before heading back to work. Inside was "EL Tigre" and A BIG SURPRISE!!!

First here's a couple of pics of "EL Tigre" for ya...what a beauty. The draw is soooo smooth it's unbelievable! Brown glass back over tempered bamboo with the natural boo belly, and a really nice Myrtle riser, 65" and 56@27.

Ben Maher · March 16, 2011, 08:48:00 AM

Ken ... just beautiful mate . He really does build a nice bit of gear does Mr Nate . I'm slightly jealous and will have to order a new bow to sooth my woes .....

Looking foward to pics of you and the bow afield .

I leave for New zealand tomorrow hunting deer and turkey and am taking my t/d Hill plus my Robin Hood #13 ... but your pics make me want to take my Miller .

I jus may have to take up Nate on his offer of a non camo , back quiver stump shoot one day .

SpankyNeal · March 16, 2011, 08:50:00 AM

And now for the surprise! Can yew say B'Yew'T! Say hello to "Lionheart".

66"s of beautiful Yew, brown glass back and belly, and a gorgeous Myrtle riser, 57@27. I wasn't expecting this masterpiece until late in the year, but Nate snuck it in on me and almost gave me a heart attack when I unwrapped it! I'll get some more pics and put them and my shooting impressions in a dedicated thread over the next couple of days...once I get my pulse rate under control that is!

March 16, 2011, 08:53:00 AM

Hey Spanky, she's gorgeous. The myrtle is a stunning piece. YEW lucky dawg!

I remember it was not too many days ago I asked if Nate ever considered building a Yew based bow...I think my heart rate spiked along with yours!! :eek: :eek:

Ben Maher · March 16, 2011, 09:00:00 AM

Ken , that Yew just ain't fair brother ... just about my favourite combination in the world ....... just like my old Schulz...

Beautiful ...

Definately gotta get me a new bow now ...
I Better call Craig !

SpankyNeal · March 16, 2011, 09:01:00 AM

I told you I had a surpise for ya Tony! Don't miss the pics of "El Tigre" on the previous page...it might get jealous!

March 16, 2011, 09:14:00 AM

Spanky...a surprise you say...I looked at the first pic and shuddered. Then posted a comment. Went back to the thread and saw that b-YEW-t and nearly fell off my chair!

Congrats!! You made my day.

Kudos to the bowyer!

tradlongbow · March 16, 2011, 09:31:00 AM

Spanky-

Both bows are absolutley beautiful, and the Myrtle is stunning.

What type of Myrtle is that on the Yew bow?

Darren

SpankyNeal · March 16, 2011, 09:38:00 AM

Thanks Darren! That is just a realy nice dark section of a figured block of Myrtle that Nate bought a while back. Actually, Nate told me that both of these riser blocks were side-by-side in the big block. I think he made a great choice!

Mudd · March 16, 2011, 09:52:00 AM

Awesome!!!

I called David but didn't make a connection but did leave a message but forgot to leave him my number. Dooooh!!

Those are 2 gorgeous bows!! I absolutely need to be wearing a bib when I come back to this thread...

Saliva on the keyboard is... just nasty.....lol

Thanks for sharing!

God bless,Mudd

March 16, 2011, 10:17:00 AM

Nice looking myrtle, I have a lefty Pete George in that same color scheme. It shoots as fast and smooth as my Schulz, there is just something about yew and myrtle that works. I hope to get a turkey with my clear glassed yew/myrtle this year.

far rider · March 16, 2011, 10:41:00 AM

Oh ok, well maybe it's verawood. I was just going on what Bob told me, like I said...had not seen either.

far rider · March 16, 2011, 10:43:00 AM

went to the Hill sight, and yep, looks a lot like the verawood to me also. Thanks guys! Every time I I get on this thread I learn something!

leatherneck · March 16, 2011, 10:53:00 AM

Beautiful looking bows Spanky! Congrats.

OP-archer · March 16, 2011, 10:58:00 AM

Spanky, really looking forward to your impressions/review of you Sunset Hill. Keep us informed!

Mudd · March 16, 2011, 11:32:00 AM

OOOPPPSSS!!! I've been drooling over Sunset Hill bows and thinking they were from another bowyer.

Sorry!! It means I have to talk to another one too I guess...lol

Anybody have too many... flowers in their yard?

Nope!

According to the flower expert I know, you can't have too many so I am sure it's got to be the same with bows...lol

God bless,Mudd