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Offline Hilongbow

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First Post and Short Bendy Handle Bamboo Backed Ipe
« on: February 08, 2019, 01:36:12 am »
Aloha all,

Been reading these forums since I attempted my first bamboo backed ipe in 2014, and I really appreciate all the knowledge that has been shared over the years. Unfortunately, that bow ended up failing, as did several others since then. Even more so lately, so I decided to make the simplest bow I possibly could with the materials that I have easy and affordable access to. Less things to go wrong, and let's you get back to basics a little. No riser, fades, power lams, tip overlays, tapered cores, etc. Just a belly, a back, and a bend.

Anyways, I couldn't find a lot of information on how to build the specific design I had in mind: Bamboo backed ipe, straight limbs, bendy handy, and as short as possible. I don't normally like to share things publicly, but this bow came out so awesome that I decided to share in case someone else would like to try a similar design and just needs some data. I hope someone can find this as useful as I have found the information all of you have shared.

Bamboo backing is slightly less the 1/8" near the middle, tapering (probably unevenly) to about 1/16" at the tips. Ipe belly started at about 1/2". Glued in about 3/8" of perry reflex, ended up with about 1/2" of deflex from set. Belly is pretty well rounded, particularly the outer thirds of the bow.

This thing is SILENT. I think I might actually take the string silencers off, as the rush of air through the puffs makes more noise than the rest of the bow. I shot it a few times without the silencers when I first made the string and was really impressed with the lack of vibration. I guess I added them out of habit.

Mahalo for reading and for all of the shared knowledge. Can't wait to get a few more arrows built and take this bad boy out for some wild pig or goat. Should be a heck of a lot easier to handle in the thick vegetation than my 64" longbow that I normally hunt with. Feel free to comment on design, tiller, etc. I think I have a new addiction... Can't wait to make a better one.

Synopsis:

Bamboo backed ipe
52" ntn
~50#@26"

1 1/8" wide to 3" from center, then straight taper to 1/2" tips.
Just shy of 5/8" thick at the center, 3/8" thick at the tips

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Tips:



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Offline dreamcraft_archery

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Re: First Post and Short Bendy Handle Bamboo Backed Ipe
« Reply #1 on: February 08, 2019, 02:32:56 am »
Good work, congratulations.
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Offline bjrogg

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Re: First Post and Short Bendy Handle Bamboo Backed Ipe
« Reply #2 on: February 08, 2019, 04:25:21 am »
Welcome to PA Hilongbow. Very nice bow. The tiller looks great. I hope you feel compelled to share more of your work in the future. Nice sticking with it though the hard times. The sign of a true addict. Good Luck and Happy Hunting for those hog and goats.
Bjrogg
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Offline hoosierf

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Re: First Post and Short Bendy Handle Bamboo Backed Ipe
« Reply #3 on: February 08, 2019, 06:07:42 am »
Cool bow and nice tiller. Well done.
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Offline PaSteve

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Re: First Post and Short Bendy Handle Bamboo Backed Ipe
« Reply #4 on: February 08, 2019, 06:24:23 am »
Very nice. I like it. Should make a great bow for chasing hogs.
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Offline Morgan

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Re: First Post and Short Bendy Handle Bamboo Backed Ipe
« Reply #5 on: February 08, 2019, 07:08:09 am »
That is a fine looking bow. I like it a lot, pretty sure simple “D” bows have become my favorite type to make and shoot, and that is a fine example in my book. Well done.
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Offline bradsmith2010

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Re: First Post and Short Bendy Handle Bamboo Backed Ipe
« Reply #6 on: February 08, 2019, 07:29:59 am »
Congrats,,.very nice bow
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Offline ohma2

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Re: First Post and Short Bendy Handle Bamboo Backed Ipe
« Reply #7 on: February 08, 2019, 07:48:10 am »
Great bow.i agree if you want to go hunting what more do you need.
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Offline DC

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Re: First Post and Short Bendy Handle Bamboo Backed Ipe
« Reply #8 on: February 08, 2019, 08:29:07 am »
Great bend!
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Offline bassman

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Re: First Post and Short Bendy Handle Bamboo Backed Ipe
« Reply #9 on: February 08, 2019, 08:34:47 am »
Nice, Bamboo backed Ipe makes a nice bow. They end up with a sleek look, and shoot nice.
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Offline TimBo

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Re: First Post and Short Bendy Handle Bamboo Backed Ipe
« Reply #10 on: February 08, 2019, 09:50:28 am »
That's a sweet bow!  "Just a belly, a back, and a bend" is a pretty good philosophy. 
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Offline silent sniper

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Re: First Post and Short Bendy Handle Bamboo Backed Ipe
« Reply #11 on: February 08, 2019, 09:53:14 am »
Simple elegance at it's finest. Very well done! SS
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Offline backtowood B2W

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Re: First Post and Short Bendy Handle Bamboo Backed Ipe
« Reply #12 on: February 08, 2019, 12:10:26 pm »
hi hilongbow
sweeet bow, simple and clean
cheers, B2W
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Offline Bayou Ben

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Re: First Post and Short Bendy Handle Bamboo Backed Ipe
« Reply #13 on: February 08, 2019, 12:19:32 pm »
Very nice hilongbow.  That's an excellent combo.  Tiller looks good.  Great job  :OK
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Offline Hamish

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Re: First Post and Short Bendy Handle Bamboo Backed Ipe
« Reply #14 on: February 08, 2019, 05:08:52 pm »
Very cool short bow. You did a real good job.
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