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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: rkeltner on August 09, 2008, 04:36:57 am

Title: hickory-backed-ipe
Post by: rkeltner on August 09, 2008, 04:36:57 am

this seems to be my month for getting around to posting bows i've built(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg290/fixiter/Picture320.jpg)(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg290/fixiter/Picture318.jpg)(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg290/fixiter/Picture321.jpg)(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg290/fixiter/Picture322.jpg)(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg290/fixiter/Picture323.jpg)(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg290/fixiter/Picture324.jpg)

Title: Re: hickory-backed-ipe
Post by: rkeltner on August 09, 2008, 04:45:01 am

this little bow turned out to be a big suprise. it was my first attempt with ipe, and it won't be my last! it's energetic, lightweight(about15 oz.!), and draws 54# at 28". this is the first bow that i've built that hasn't taken a noticable set, which thrills me. the handle iszebra, osage and zebra again, with a hemp wrap and a floppy rest. shooting is enjoyable, as attested by the fact i've lost count of the number of shots fired. accuracy is good, and i look forward to hunting with it this fall!

Title: Re: hickory-backed-ipe
Post by: DanaM on August 09, 2008, 09:40:21 am

Nice bow it should make meat no problem :)

Title: Re: hickory-backed-ipe
Post by: OldBow on August 09, 2008, 11:55:20 am

Full Draw Images are good.

Title: Re: hickory-backed-ipe
Post by: Rich Saffold on August 09, 2008, 02:11:39 pm

Glad you are having fun! and your experiences highlight why Ipe is becoming a very popular bow wood..

Rich

Title: Re: hickory-backed-ipe
Post by: rkeltner on August 09, 2008, 10:59:38 pm

full draw photos are forthcoming, i just need to get together with someone to take the pics!

Title: Re: hickory-backed-ipe
Post by: rkeltner on August 10, 2008, 02:55:13 pm

(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg290/fixiter/Picture319.jpg)(http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg290/fixiter/Picture318-1.jpg)i just realized the tiller isn't as good as i thought. still shoots well though!

Title: Re: hickory-backed-ipe
Post by: Jesse on August 10, 2008, 04:57:17 pm

That looks really good.

Title: Re: hickory-backed-ipe
Post by: OldBow on August 10, 2008, 07:30:37 pm

Looks like winner to me. Gotcha bookmarked for Aug Laminate BOM, too. Thanks for the Full Draw.

Title: Re: hickory-backed-ipe
Post by: Rich Saffold on August 10, 2008, 09:34:36 pm

 ;D ya that is nice