Some of my selfbows

Beautiful work. I’ve only completed one from a red oak board. I had some trouble with the tillering, but fairly pleased with it for my first attempt. I’m slowly working on a hickory bow now from a tree I harvested locally.
 
I’ve made some myself. Osage is nice but I prefer hickory because it’s way more plentiful, easy to find trees that produce a great 72” stave and I can strip the bark immediately and get it drying. I’ve been away from making bows for a couple years but hope to pick it back up this winter.

BP
 
Nice work, Caleb. I've made a few. Usually build over the winter, made 5 between Christmas and turkey season in mid-April.
 
Great looking bows. And apparently they shoot well too.

I built one ash longbow from a good board and really enjoyed shooting it. It was a thumper in the hand though (D shape Longbow). It started to splinter after a thousand arrows or so. What a feeling of accomplishment to make and shoot your own.

I really admire your craftsmanship. Very talented.
 
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