My new longbow

[marinenelson]

#2291

Here are some pics of my new Hill style longbow

[marinenelson]

#7828

I’ll post some pics with the leather grip later, and I’ll add some other bows that I’ve made.

[ssumner1]

#7948

That is a fine looking bow. Did you craft this yourself?

[marinenelson]

#7970

ssumner1 wrote: That is a fine looking bow. Did you craft this yourself?

Thanks! Yes this is one of four Hills that I built this year.

[marinenelson]

#7980

This was my first hill style bow.

[marinenelson]

#7988

I worked on this one with/for a friend.

[ssumner1]

#8047

They look great. I hope one day I could have a dream bow. One that would remind me of aspens growing on the edge of a field. a scene that I hope to one day get to actually see.

[David Petersen]

#8073

Gorgeous! Is that zebra wood on the back of the one? The more we put into anything, the more we are rewarded. I really miss building bows but never in my best moment came close to the good looks of these. The few, the proud, the backyard bowyers! 😀

[lyagooshka]

#8719

Beautiful work. Gorgeous bows.

[Wexbow]

#8986

Stunning work, just gorgeous! 😯

[Gregg Coffey]

#9268

Aaron,

Those are gorgeous! Very nice work.

Gregg

[Stephen Graf]

#13117

I like the double curvy thing on the maple handle.

What limb thickness taper are you using?

[marinenelson]

#13255

Steve Graf wrote: I like the double curvy thing on the maple handle.

What limb thickness taper are you using?

I use 3 parallels and 1 taper at .002″. I can’t remember the overall limb thickness, but I can take some measurements later and send them if you would like. I always start with Bingham project plans, and I modify them to get the weight and look that I want.

[skifrk]

#13483

really nice looking bows you have built there and the seem to to shoot well too.

[wildschwein]

#13769

Those are some mighty fine bows! Wish I had your talent/patience.

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