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Offline rkeltner

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hickory-backed-ipe
« on: August 09, 2008, 04:36:57 am »
this seems to be my month for getting around to posting bows i've built

Offline rkeltner

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Re: hickory-backed-ipe
« Reply #1 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!

Offline DanaM

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Re: hickory-backed-ipe
« Reply #2 on: August 09, 2008, 09:40:21 am »
Nice bow it should make meat no problem :)
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Offline OldBow

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Re: hickory-backed-ipe
« Reply #3 on: August 09, 2008, 11:55:20 am »
Full Draw Images are good.
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Re: hickory-backed-ipe
« Reply #4 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

Offline rkeltner

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Re: hickory-backed-ipe
« Reply #5 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!

Offline rkeltner

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Re: hickory-backed-ipe
« Reply #6 on: August 10, 2008, 02:55:13 pm »
i just realized the tiller isn't as good as i thought. still shoots well though!

Offline Jesse

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Re: hickory-backed-ipe
« Reply #7 on: August 10, 2008, 04:57:17 pm »
That looks really good.
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Offline OldBow

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Re: hickory-backed-ipe
« Reply #8 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.
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Re: hickory-backed-ipe
« Reply #9 on: August 10, 2008, 09:34:36 pm »
 ;D ya that is nice