A new Hill

bjansen · October 30, 2011, 12:12:00 PM

You guys might have thought I gave it up...but I am still at it...just a little slower. Here is a new Hill I just finished up:

66" 75# @ 28" (miscalculated the lam stack a little I suppose)

12" Bocote riser, 4 lams of bamboo and myrtle veneers I got as a gift from another Trad Ganger. Deer skin handle.

Brown glass on the back with overlays of clear glass, red glass and cow horn. I trapped the back on this one instead of the belly and I like it quite a bit. Several coats of tru-oil to seal and then Thunderbird flat as a final finish. Here are some pics

bjansen · October 30, 2011, 12:14:00 PM

Bottom Nub

Top tip

bjansen · October 30, 2011, 12:15:00 PM

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KellyG · October 30, 2011, 12:20:00 PM

well that is a sleek looking bow. Smooth I hope she shoots as good as she looks.

bjansen · October 30, 2011, 12:25:00 PM

Yeah, once I am able to get it past 25" I will be able to try it out....might be a few years

JJB · October 30, 2011, 12:26:00 PM

Great looking bow, very classy looking.

kennym · October 30, 2011, 01:25:00 PM

Was gonna ask about a full draw pic ,Brad!

Great lookin bow!

4est trekker · October 30, 2011, 02:40:00 PM

Nice bow, Brad! I sure appreciate your finish and detail work. Glad to see you're still at it.

DEATHMASTER · October 30, 2011, 02:51:00 PM

Love the flow of the longbow looks. NICE work.

soopernate · October 30, 2011, 03:59:00 PM

Bows like that are my inspiration for my next project. Granted it will have maple lams for the limbs since thats what I have but I am hopeful that the lines will be similarly graceful. THANKS FOR SHARING.

Trux Turning · October 30, 2011, 05:43:00 PM

Super bow Brad!!! I really like the looks of it but I'd never get it strung-lol
May have to try some cow horn now.

jsweka · October 30, 2011, 07:47:00 PM

Now that's a longbow!!!!

Roy from Pa · October 30, 2011, 07:52:00 PM

Very nice Bow.

canopyboy · October 30, 2011, 08:19:00 PM

Very nice!

Out of curiosity, what was your stack for this bow?

White Oak · October 30, 2011, 08:47:00 PM

Beautiful work Brad.

Like those tips!!

Dmaxshawn · October 30, 2011, 09:16:00 PM

this is very typical of Brads bows. Just absolutely stunning. Great Job Bud!!!

DVSHUNTER · October 30, 2011, 10:06:00 PM

Nice looking bow brad. Glad to.see.you are still at it. I was beginning to wonder.

bjansen · October 31, 2011, 10:29:00 AM

Thank Guys, the lam stack was .610 with a total taper per inch of .005 That is with the glass, which is .040 ULS on the back, .050 UL on the belly.

coaster500 · October 31, 2011, 11:07:00 AM

Very well done!!

I'd love to see a full draw picture