Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Easternarcher on November 25, 2010, 08:36:17 am
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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
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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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Good job! That riser is amazing!
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I just can't see a thing wrong with that! Nice work.
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nice job on that, and nice to look at to.
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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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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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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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I forgot the unstrung profile shot......sorry about that! ::)
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that looks SO SWEET!Riser is Beautiful, tiller is great, and I really love the stain job on the boo
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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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Thanks for the comments guys!
Always room for improvement I guess.
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That looks like sweet bow, I'm sure your friend will be ecstatic.
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awesome bow ! dont get any better than that
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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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Beautiful bow! Sleek!
Frode
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Who wouldn't be happy to get their hands on that beauty
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Beautiful bow but you don't appear to be hitting full draw, are you experiencing the wood bow apprehension most of us experience at times? I have a yew bow that is my favorite and I never hit full draw when I am shooting it, on the tiller tree no problem. Steve
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Beautiful bow but you don't appear to be hitting full draw, are you experiencing the wood bow apprehension most of us experience at times? I have a yew bow that is my favorite and I never hit full draw when I am shooting it, on the tiller tree no problem. Steve
Badger, that isn't me at the draw. It's my friend and he is not accustomed to trad bows....he shoots mostly compounds.
And his draw style just kills me to watch! I know he's not coming to his full draw, but he claims his shoulder is bothering him....I think he needs some pointers.
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That is the neatest bow I've seen in along time!! There isnt anything not to like about it. Just wish it was mine ;)
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Eastern
I think your friends need to beat on you a little bit more...That is one purdy Bow!!! Great job, color scheme, well...Everything!
I do have one question though.......Wanna be my friend?!? ;D
God bless
Ron
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Eastern
I think your friends need to beat on you a little bit more...That is one purdy Bow!!! Great job, color scheme, well...Everything!
I do have one question though.......Wanna be my friend?!? ;D
God bless
Ron
LOL! Okie, I hope they don't see this comment....they'll never let me live downthe "I told Ya So's"!!! ::)
I could always use another friend.....must come with fishing boat and truck to haul it tho! ;D
I do appreciate the kind words as well. Thanks!
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Ha, TOLD YA SO. Consider the beating to have begun.... >:D
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Ha, TOLD YA SO. Consider the beating to have begun.... >:D
CR%&%p!
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Wow, seeing bows like this make me realize that it is time to step my game up if I ever wanna make them of this caliber. Beautiful work and tiller is perfect. Got it bookmarked for November Backed BOM contest too.
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Wow, seeing bows like this make me realize that it is time to step my game up if I ever wanna make them of this caliber. Beautiful work and tiller is perfect. Got it bookmarked for November Backed BOM contest too.
Thanks Josh, I can't say more, but my eyes see things to fix....always.
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Wooo that's a beauty :o