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Offline Gordon

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Bamboo backed black walnut and yew
« on: April 22, 2008, 05:18:56 am »
This is my first attempt at a laminated R/D bow. The backing is bamboo, with a black walnut core and a yew belly. The yew was cut from a log that Joe Klink kindly gave to me (thank you Joe!). The bow is 64” ntn, 60# @ 27”, 1 ¼” wide to the mid-limbs tapering to ½” at the tips. Handle wrap is dyed elk with kangaroo lacing and the bow is finished with Tru-Oil. I’m not entirely satisfied with the result – I glued in too much deflex and I lost more reflex than I had hoped during tillering. So I ended up with some string follow. But I learned a great deal from this bow and I expect to do better on my next attempt.














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Re: Bamboo backed black walnut and yew
« Reply #1 on: April 22, 2008, 05:37:37 am »
yeah, i see what you mean.  a skilled bowyer like you shouldn't be seen in public with such a lousy bow.  send it to me, i ain't proud  ;D

seriously, i think it's another fine example of your skill.  tiller and finish are immaculate.  love the handle and the tips, but i particularly like her at fulldraw.  and the reduced early draw weight is probably made up by increased accuracy.  i bet she's really smooth on the draw and a pleasure to shoot.
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Offline NOMADIC PIRATE

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Re: Bamboo backed black walnut and yew
« Reply #2 on: April 22, 2008, 05:49:30 am »
Holy cow Gordon !!!...looks great, .....what, you 100th laminated bow ? ;)
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Offline NOMADIC PIRATE

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Re: Bamboo backed black walnut and yew
« Reply #3 on: April 22, 2008, 05:57:41 am »
......Seriously Gordon, the way you make and finish bows you should get in the business of selling them .....(for top dollars)

Gordon's archery,...hey I come work for you, learn some tricks from the master !
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Offline Pappy

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Re: Bamboo backed black walnut and yew
« Reply #4 on: April 22, 2008, 07:13:42 am »
Another beauty Gordon,you do some awsome work.Love it. :)
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Offline GregB

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Re: Bamboo backed black walnut and yew
« Reply #5 on: April 22, 2008, 09:49:28 am »
Beautiful bow Gordon! Every aspect of it looks good... ;)
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Offline TRACY

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Re: Bamboo backed black walnut and yew
« Reply #6 on: April 22, 2008, 10:01:35 am »
Looks great! Tiller looks to be dead on. Very nicely done.

Tracy
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Offline Jesse

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Re: Bamboo backed black walnut and yew
« Reply #7 on: April 22, 2008, 10:08:32 am »
Looks like another beauty. Good job.  Jesse
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Re: Bamboo backed black walnut and yew
« Reply #8 on: April 22, 2008, 10:24:02 am »
Certainly looks like a real "Gordon" to me too. Love the look of the wood color combos also. Since you say you aren't "Entirely satisfied" with the outcome, Gordon, I'm going to lend you one of my dear (really), late Mother-In-Law's wise sayings, always said in a soft, gentle voice, "Well, he can just darned well get happy in the same trousers he got sad in!" (Bless her heart.)  :D
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Re: Bamboo backed black walnut and yew
« Reply #9 on: April 22, 2008, 11:53:33 am »
Beautiful bow as usual Gordon! I always enjoy seeing every work of art you make....

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Offline medicinewheel

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Re: Bamboo backed black walnut and yew
« Reply #10 on: April 22, 2008, 12:04:01 pm »

hi gordon! - that is a really nice bow and even with a bit of stringfollow she should shoot just great!
how did you build your riser??
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Offline stiknstring

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Re: Bamboo backed black walnut and yew
« Reply #11 on: April 22, 2008, 12:11:38 pm »
Gordon-

Dont listen to those other guys.  Send it to a guy in Montana.  You have my address already lol. 

On a serious note, even your self admitted unsatisfactory attempt is better than most of our first string bows.  I llike the full drawn shape of her.  If you want me to though (still on a serious note here) I could take it up after elk this year.... ;D
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Offline deerhunter97370

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Re: Bamboo backed black walnut and yew
« Reply #12 on: April 22, 2008, 12:14:58 pm »
Great bow as always. Joel
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Bamboo backed black walnut and yew
« Reply #13 on: April 22, 2008, 12:19:29 pm »
Another beauty Gordon.  You, as the rest of us are way too critical about our own work. From where I sit, she looks pretty good. If you hadn't mentioned anything, nobody would know different. ;) 8)     Pat
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Offline PeteC

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Re: Bamboo backed black walnut and yew
« Reply #14 on: April 22, 2008, 12:22:47 pm »
I like it Gordon,another beauty. God Bless            PeteC
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