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Offline Easternarcher

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BBI for a friend...Pic heavy.
« on: November 25, 2010, 08:36:17 am »
Well, this is the first bow I've built this fall. Actually started it this spring for a friend.
Boo backed IPE....47lbs at 26in., 60in NTN. Riser is a bit different in that it is actually done with the "I" beam style. Really dark IPE center core and birds-eye maple outer checks. I wanted to showcase the birds-eye.....My friend's favourite wood. Tips were a reflection of the riser.Looks pretty cool.
The stain on the boo is brown-green-then black leatehr dye, buffed back to create the camo effect. Worked OK I think..
Two coats of shellac as sealer with 6 coats of TRU-Oil.
The tiller kicked my butt on this one. I think I got it tho.
Buddy seems to like it too. It shoots remarkably well, as most Ipe bows will.

Let me know what you think.
Additional pics in the next post.

Thanks
« Last Edit: November 25, 2010, 10:20:31 am by Easternarcher »
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Offline Easternarcher

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Re: BBI for a friend...Pic heavy.
« Reply #1 on: November 25, 2010, 08:40:12 am »
The upper limb is a bit too stiff in the outer third, but I needed to maintain draw weight, so there it is. ???
A couple of more shots and then the money shot!
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Offline HoBow

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Re: BBI for a friend...Pic heavy.
« Reply #2 on: November 25, 2010, 08:52:25 am »
Good job!  That riser is amazing!
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« Reply #3 on: November 25, 2010, 09:53:39 am »
I just can't see a thing wrong with that! Nice work.
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Offline ohma

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« Reply #4 on: November 25, 2010, 10:13:00 am »
nice job on that, and nice to look at to.
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Offline half eye

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« Reply #5 on: November 25, 2010, 10:33:58 am »
Hey Eastern,
        Dont see nothin wrong with that bow, but remember (just like any other atrist) you are your own worst critic......That is a fine looking weapon.
rich
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Offline Easternarcher

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Re: BBI for a friend...Pic heavy.
« Reply #6 on: November 25, 2010, 10:36:01 am »
Quote from: half eye on November 25, 2010, 10:33:58 am
Hey Eastern,
        Dont see nothin wrong with that bow, but remember (just like any other atrist) you are your own worst critic......That is a fine looking weapon.
rich

Rich, thanks for the comment....I have a couple of friends who continually beat me up about that very thing! ::)
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Offline Keenan

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« Reply #7 on: November 25, 2010, 04:17:04 pm »
 Absolutely stunning bow! I love the contrasting colors and attention to detail, as well as the dye job on the bamboo.  Excellent all the way around. Congratulations
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Offline Easternarcher

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« Reply #8 on: November 25, 2010, 04:55:45 pm »
I forgot the unstrung profile shot......sorry about that! ::)
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Offline youngbowyer33

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« Reply #9 on: November 25, 2010, 05:45:25 pm »
that looks SO SWEET!Riser is Beautiful, tiller is great, and I really love the stain job on the boo
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Offline Cameroo

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Re: BBI for a friend...Pic heavy.
« Reply #10 on: November 25, 2010, 05:55:51 pm »
I'm a big fan of your stain job as well.  Beautiful riser and tip overlays.  Pretty nice looking tiller as well.  I'd like to get ahold of some Ipe to try out. 

Good job!!
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Offline Easternarcher

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« Reply #11 on: November 25, 2010, 07:49:13 pm »
Thanks for the comments guys!

Always room for improvement I guess.
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« Reply #12 on: November 26, 2010, 01:17:44 pm »
That looks like sweet bow, I'm sure your friend will be ecstatic.
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Offline ken75

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« Reply #13 on: November 26, 2010, 02:01:14 pm »
awesome bow ! dont get any better than that
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Offline Easternarcher

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« Reply #14 on: November 26, 2010, 02:39:56 pm »
Quote from: Lombard on November 26, 2010, 01:17:44 pm
That looks like sweet bow, I'm sure your friend will be ecstatic.

The guy holding the bow in the pics is the new owner....He's pretty happy I think.
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