Finished Hill style natural longbow (Please read apology pg 7)

[K.S.TRAPPER]

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]

Very nice work.

[K.S.TRAPPER]

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]

Tracy... outstanding!   A lovely bow

[red hill]

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

[Shaun]

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]

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]

I love it, very nice work!

Hows she shoot?

[Balding Kansan]

Very nice Tracy

[SEMO_HUNTER]

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

[kennym]

Super job Buddy!!        


Will have some parts on the way tomorrow!

[K.S.TRAPPER]

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]

Excellent work! I love that tiller pic.  

[bjansen]

You got it...nice job!

[wapiti792]

Awesome buddy  

[frank bullitt]

Real nice, Tracy!  

[Bodork]

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]

fine lookin bow.

[K.S.TRAPPER]

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]

Looks good Tracy.    
Mike