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Offline Ryano

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I'm going to try a bamboo backed ERC
« on: May 15, 2008, 04:11:49 pm »
Just thought I might take some pictures as I go along.  This bow is going to be made from a piece of erc that Pappy gave me at the classic and backed with a piece of bamboo I traded Augie for at the classic. Should be interesting. I have very little experience with this wood so it might not turn out as planned. Just a for warning.........I already have the bamboo cut to shape and tapered and a slat sawed out and tapered. I'm working on preparing the bamboo surface for glue up and I'm thinking of trying a reverse style grip we'll see how it goes....
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Re: I'm going to try a bamboo backed ERC
« Reply #1 on: May 15, 2008, 06:52:11 pm »
Here's what I got so far. Bamboo backing strip apple heart wood riser and erc belly slat.

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Re: I'm going to try a bamboo backed ERC
« Reply #2 on: May 15, 2008, 06:55:27 pm »
Here we are with the riser glued and clamped up with tb3. The bamboo with get glued up on top of the riser to pinch the handle right in between the belly slat and the boo. This should form a sort of reverse handle.

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Offline The Burnt Hill Archer

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Re: I'm going to try a bamboo backed ERC
« Reply #3 on: May 15, 2008, 08:51:18 pm »
lookin good so far! keep it comming....

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Re: I'm going to try a bamboo backed ERC
« Reply #4 on: May 15, 2008, 09:04:21 pm »
I'm looking foward to see this evolve, keep the pics. coming.  Looks like it will be a real beauty.
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Offline Ryano

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Re: I'm going to try a bamboo backed ERC
« Reply #5 on: May 15, 2008, 09:20:04 pm »
Thanks for the encouragement guys. This is totally new ground here, some people say that bamboo will crush the erc I guess we will see.  :D
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Offline Dano

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Re: I'm going to try a bamboo backed ERC
« Reply #6 on: May 15, 2008, 09:32:59 pm »
She's looking good Ryan, The handle is looking like a thick power lam, oughta work well. Have fun
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Re: I'm going to try a bamboo backed ERC
« Reply #7 on: May 15, 2008, 10:30:55 pm »
I'm watchin - hope she works out well!!
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Re: I'm going to try a bamboo backed ERC
« Reply #8 on: May 15, 2008, 10:58:34 pm »
Thanks Dano. How do you think this erc will hold up compared to the juniper bow you gave me for the christmas exchange? I know erc actualy is a type of juniper.... :)
Thanks cowboy. Me to.... 8)
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Re: I'm going to try a bamboo backed ERC
« Reply #9 on: May 15, 2008, 11:20:16 pm »
Don't know Ryan, I would expect ERC to be better, we shall see huh?
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Re: I'm going to try a bamboo backed ERC
« Reply #10 on: May 16, 2008, 12:34:05 am »
Slow and steady, Ryan. I believe the ERC can take the boo but can you pull it off...I think so! ;) Watching with interest.        Pat
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Offline Ryano

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Re: I'm going to try a bamboo backed ERC
« Reply #11 on: May 16, 2008, 12:49:49 am »
Don't know Dano.
Pat, I don't know slow....lol. I hope your right.
Well here it is all glued up. I already can see one mistake I made. I should have used a shorter centerblock with the reverse riser, now I'm afraid I may end up with to much deflex, especialy if I lose much reflex. Oh, well this is a learning experiment......

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Re: I'm going to try a bamboo backed ERC
« Reply #12 on: May 16, 2008, 12:59:45 am »
The thing I liked about juniper was, that it gained reflex as the tiller went on, I hope thats the case with ERC too.
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Re: I'm going to try a bamboo backed ERC
« Reply #13 on: May 16, 2008, 01:14:56 am »
Thanks Dano I hope thats the case...... ;D
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Re: I'm going to try a bamboo backed ERC
« Reply #14 on: May 16, 2008, 04:11:18 am »
I've done a couple bamboo juniper bows and they really perform. I don't think I'd worry too much about not enough reflex in your layout. With that stout bamboo on the back it might be a good idea...
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