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Offline El Destructo

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Tennessee Classic Bamboo Backed Ipe Reflex Deflex Bow
« on: September 13, 2010, 11:47:41 am »
Well this is a Blank that David Knight gave Me at the Classic this Year for a Trade I made with Him...It's a bamboo Backed Ipe and forgive Me David....but I forgot what the Handle Woods were... :-[... The Bow is 66 " N-T-N....1 1/4" wide...Tapering to 1/4" Phenolic Tips.....I stained the Bow with Analine Leather Dyes...and went for a Fade Out Style on the Bamboo Back....I sealed it with Lacquer...this was the first Lacquer Job I have done...and I think the Last....not too keen on the Stuff.... :-\ The Bow Draws very Smooth...and hit with Authority at just a little over 200fps with a 500+ grain Cane Arrow...It came in at 58 pounds at 27 inches of Draw...I am very Happy with this Bow and the way it performs...I am hoping to take a Mulie with it this Year...if the Gods are willing........ ;D.

I had lots of Help and Encouragement on this Bow as I built most of it at the Classic during a Bow Build that David and Wade were giving... I would like to especially thank David for the Blank...and Shannon....Josh....Jesse for giving Me the Guts to keep filing on them Tips...I can not believe how Narrow I got them...and they still haven't broke..... :P...I also want to thank Pappy...Eddie.... Greg...Pat....and whoever else I am leaving out for all of the Help and Input into making this Bow...I think it turned out great...

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Re: Tennessee Classic Bamboo Backed Ipe Reflex Deflex Bow
« Reply #1 on: September 13, 2010, 11:52:11 am »
Some Closeups of the Bow ...I just could not make myself cover that handle Up with Leather...just too nice looking to hide it!

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Re: Tennessee Classic Bamboo Backed Ipe Reflex Deflex Bow
« Reply #2 on: September 13, 2010, 11:57:30 am »
dang bro thats  smokin haha  i like it  how thick is  ur  ipe strip in there    looks very nice  brock
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Re: Tennessee Classic Bamboo Backed Ipe Reflex Deflex Bow
« Reply #3 on: September 13, 2010, 12:02:29 pm »
Very impressive Michael!!! I have a hard time reducing tips for the same reason ypou did but know that reducing that extra physical weight can sure make a big difference.  Very nice bow!!!  8)
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Re: Tennessee Classic Bamboo Backed Ipe Reflex Deflex Bow
« Reply #4 on: September 13, 2010, 12:05:06 pm »
Thanks Guys! Brock...the Ipe is 3/8" thick...and it also has a 13" long Power Lamination under the Bamboo
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Re: Tennessee Classic Bamboo Backed Ipe Reflex Deflex Bow
« Reply #5 on: September 13, 2010, 12:15:37 pm »
...hey I remember this bow.  ;)  Very nice work Mike!  I was wondering if you were ever gonna post it or not.  Got it bookmarked for Sept BOM contest if that is alright with you.  :) 
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Re: Tennessee Classic Bamboo Backed Ipe Reflex Deflex Bow
« Reply #6 on: September 13, 2010, 12:22:55 pm »
Thats fine Josh....put it in the Mix
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Re: Tennessee Classic Bamboo Backed Ipe Reflex Deflex Bow
« Reply #7 on: September 13, 2010, 12:37:51 pm »
Oh and that's crazy fast too on the Chrono.  :)
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Re: Tennessee Classic Bamboo Backed Ipe Reflex Deflex Bow
« Reply #8 on: September 13, 2010, 12:41:49 pm »
Josh...I was in shock too...I didn't expect but about 160-170 out of it with them heavy Tonkin Arrows...but I sure will settle for 200+.... ;D...but it wouldn't have mattered ....this Bow will hold some great Memories...no matter what...I had a bunch of Great Guys helping Me with this one...and I will always remember the time I had building it...
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Re: Tennessee Classic Bamboo Backed Ipe Reflex Deflex Bow
« Reply #9 on: September 13, 2010, 12:52:20 pm »
Great looking bow and 200+fps that is amazing.
What about the lacquer did you not like? I've used it some on arrows and it seemed fine, love how fast it dries.
I also agree, don't cover the handle!
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Re: Tennessee Classic Bamboo Backed Ipe Reflex Deflex Bow
« Reply #10 on: September 13, 2010, 12:55:51 pm »
Mark...I wasn't too impressed with the Spray On Lacquer...it gave an Orange peel effect that I didn't like...and after about two weeks of shooting...I noticed some small areas of Flaking...so I went back and sanded it all down again...and coated it with Lacquer from a Can...and it seems to be doing nicely now.
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Re: Tennessee Classic Bamboo Backed Ipe Reflex Deflex Bow
« Reply #11 on: September 13, 2010, 12:59:52 pm »
Beautiful bow!  Gorgeous slim tips too.  From the full draw pic's, it certainly looksike you're getting as much of the limbs working as possible!

Nice fireplace too :D
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Re: Tennessee Classic Bamboo Backed Ipe Reflex Deflex Bow
« Reply #12 on: September 13, 2010, 01:17:33 pm »
Nice bow, and scary fast! 200+ fps is impressive.
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Re: Tennessee Classic Bamboo Backed Ipe Reflex Deflex Bow
« Reply #13 on: September 13, 2010, 01:41:22 pm »
Thanks Hatch...Yeah...the Limbs are working all the way out...just doesnt look like it ...if you are not up on these Deflex/Reflex Jobbies... ;D I love the Fireplace too...the Wife Hates it though...every time I use it...She Vacuums it out...and pulls the Glass out and Bleaches the Soot and Creosote off of it...can't handle not having clean Glass..... ::)....Women.... ;D

ADB...thanks for the compliment...but the Speed probably goes to the Designer...I am sure that it has a lot to do with the Speed...but my Tillering couldn't have hurt though.... :P
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Re: Tennessee Classic Bamboo Backed Ipe Reflex Deflex Bow
« Reply #14 on: September 13, 2010, 02:08:48 pm »
Bout time you finally got my bow ready you know where to send it.
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