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Offline osage outlaw

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Bamboo Backed Ipe D/R
« on: February 28, 2017, 10:15:41 pm »
This is one of James Parker's bow blanks that I got from him at the Classic last year.  I got it shooting during the classic but I left it the full length.  I finally got around to finishing it up.  I cut it down to 63" long and retillered it.  I didn't check the weight but it feels a little heavier than my 50 lb bows.  I'm guessing 55-60 lb at 25".  The tip overlays are water buffalo horn.  I used the gloss rim sealer for the finish.  I'm not crazy about how the handle turned out.  I'm planning on getting another one from James this year at the Classic.  I'll do a better job shaping it.  The weather wasn't cooperating today.  I tried to get some pictures in between the storms.  They didn't turn out the greatest.  The orange and black dye job didn't show up very well. 

For those of you who make it to the Classic this year check out James Parker's bow blanks.  They are very good quality.






















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Offline bubby

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Re: Bamboo Backed Ipe D/R
« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2017, 10:24:42 pm »
Nice job buddy, i saw this in person at Marshall last year it really is really put together, i like the handle Clint,  looks better at 63 at that draw
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Re: Bamboo Backed Ipe D/R
« Reply #2 on: February 28, 2017, 10:56:19 pm »
Nice bow, Clint. Your tillering of it is what I'd call an almost perfect R/D tiller. Well done!   8)
Can't wait to see what James has  been working on lately.
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Re: Bamboo Backed Ipe D/R
« Reply #3 on: February 28, 2017, 11:05:25 pm »
Well done.A very nice bow bamboo backed bow there.
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Offline ty_in_ND

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Re: Bamboo Backed Ipe D/R
« Reply #4 on: February 28, 2017, 11:10:44 pm »
Beautiful work!  Love the profiles on that baby.
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Offline Josh B

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Re: Bamboo Backed Ipe D/R
« Reply #5 on: February 28, 2017, 11:18:46 pm »
Wow!  That thing is gorgeous!   I don't see a single flaw in that handle.  Nicely done my friend!   Very nicely done!  Josh
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Offline Morgan

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Re: Bamboo Backed Ipe D/R
« Reply #6 on: March 01, 2017, 12:11:40 am »
Very nice! Bbi is on my long list of bows I want to make.
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Offline Selfbowman

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Re: Bamboo Backed Ipe D/R
« Reply #7 on: March 01, 2017, 12:59:16 am »
Looks good Clint. Arvin
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Re: Bamboo Backed Ipe D/R
« Reply #8 on: March 01, 2017, 04:34:21 am »
Another beauty Cling, bet it will fling and arrow. :)
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Offline selfbow joe

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Re: Bamboo Backed Ipe D/R
« Reply #9 on: March 01, 2017, 06:24:23 am »
Beautiful bow Clint!  Nice work
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Re: Bamboo Backed Ipe D/R
« Reply #10 on: March 01, 2017, 06:33:27 am »
Beautiful bow Clint, I don't see anything wrong with handle if it fits you good. I suppose you'll be giving up that yellow wood now. Seriously nice bow
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Offline Bob Barnes

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Re: Bamboo Backed Ipe D/R
« Reply #11 on: March 01, 2017, 07:55:12 am »
it looks fast... shortening it was a great idea.   :)
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Offline osage outlaw

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Re: Bamboo Backed Ipe D/R
« Reply #12 on: March 01, 2017, 08:42:28 am »
Thanks guys.  This was my first laminated bow. 

BJ, I'll never give up the yellow wood  ;)
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Offline Aaron H

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Re: Bamboo Backed Ipe D/R
« Reply #13 on: March 01, 2017, 08:57:18 am »
Yeah, definitely looks better at the 63".   Nice work Clint.
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Offline Bob W.

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Re: Bamboo Backed Ipe D/R
« Reply #14 on: March 01, 2017, 10:41:00 am »
Nice job on that tiller Clint, I will be coming back to look at it when I'm tillering my D/R bows because I believe you nailed it!
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