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Jamesh76
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Meet Hack

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This is one of the bows I fought string alignment for quite a while. It is Hackberry 66" NTN 40#@28. Width profile is 1.75 until 15" from tapering to 1/2" tips. I like the cambium on the back. Sealed with Shellac. B50 string muskrat silencers, bike innertube grip and leather strike plate/shelf. Had to keep it wide due to some knots. Haven't been able to shoot much due to issues in my arms. Once I'm ready I will shoot it in good and refinish if needed. This is the 2nd Hackberry bow I have built, they are very light in the hand and a pretty easy wood to work with. I heat treated it multiple times straightening. The last time it was at 22" you can see the coloring where I removed wood to finish my tiller. This stave was high crown and difficult as 1 edge just rounded away and the other was fairly flat. It took 1.25" set.
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Greg Felty
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#2 Post by Greg Felty »

Awesome bow James. Wish I lived closer to you for me it's easier to watch and learn.
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#3 Post by jaydee2trad »

sweet bow my friend. the hack looks awesome

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#4 Post by Captainkirk »

I'd call it a winner, James!
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Jamesh76
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#5 Post by Jamesh76 »

There were things I didn’t like about this bow. Hack is being revived. Stand by for details.

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