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Offline adb

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New Bow, BBI 62" (with pics)...
« on: November 08, 2007, 03:58:25 pm »
Here's a new one I just finished up...

62" NtN, 50# @ 28", Bamboo backed Ipe, with diamondback rattler skins. Hill style handle, with yellowheart accent and poplar grip. 1.25" at the handle and fades, tapering to 1/2" nocks.
I name all my bows, and this one is dubbed "Patience," because that's what she tested. Almost lost her a couple times... first handle popped off, tillered through a hinge, lifted a splinter.

My bows seem to be getting shorter these days. I'm not building many bows over 66" lately. Just much easier to carry when out hunting, and the shorter bows sure shoot fast. A little harder to tiller, but worth the effort.

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Offline adb

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Re: New Bow, BBI 62" (with pics)...
« Reply #1 on: November 08, 2007, 04:00:32 pm »
Here are some more pics showing handle and nock detail...

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Offline cowboy

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Re: New Bow, BBI 62" (with pics)...
« Reply #2 on: November 08, 2007, 04:18:42 pm »
Sweet bow, looks good all over. Can't get over how much them snake skins add to the look, the handle looks soft and cushy like you could use it for a pillow - must be comfy to shoot :).
When you come upon a track or trail you do not know, follow it to the point of knowing.

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Re: New Bow, BBI 62" (with pics)...
« Reply #3 on: November 08, 2007, 04:26:47 pm »
Hey, Cowboy
I use suede for a lot of my grips. I like it for hunting... it's warm, soft, and quiet. I also have kinda sweaty hands, especially when a big Saskatchewan whitetail buck swaggers past!!

Offline Mark Smeltzer

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Re: New Bow, BBI 62" (with pics)...
« Reply #4 on: November 08, 2007, 04:30:51 pm »
Great job on that one.   Did you glue in reflex or start with straight limbs?

Mark

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Re: New Bow, BBI 62" (with pics)...
« Reply #5 on: November 08, 2007, 04:38:37 pm »
Mark,
No reflex. Started with straight limbs. String follow is only 1". Bamboo/Ipe is a great combo.

jamie

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Re: New Bow, BBI 62" (with pics)...
« Reply #6 on: November 08, 2007, 04:42:59 pm »
wow thats awesome

Offline Gordon

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Re: New Bow, BBI 62" (with pics)...
« Reply #7 on: November 08, 2007, 06:07:28 pm »
Really nice bow. The skin job is excellent.
Gordon

Offline DanaM

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Re: New Bow, BBI 62" (with pics)...
« Reply #8 on: November 08, 2007, 06:37:31 pm »
Wow sweet looking bow, brace and tiller both look excellent and the skins make her look deadly.
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Offline Marc St Louis

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Re: New Bow, BBI 62" (with pics)...
« Reply #9 on: November 08, 2007, 07:24:22 pm »
That one turned out very nice. Well done
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Re: New Bow, BBI 62" (with pics)...
« Reply #10 on: November 08, 2007, 07:32:33 pm »
 Very good looking bow.I like that handle also.I know what you mean about BB backed Ipe,I'm looking for more Ipe now.
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Offline michbowguy

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Re: New Bow, BBI 62" (with pics)...
« Reply #11 on: November 08, 2007, 08:06:50 pm »
that bow sure looks great!
nice one fo sho.
jamie

Offline venisonburger

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Re: New Bow, BBI 62" (with pics)...
« Reply #12 on: November 08, 2007, 08:29:45 pm »
Beautiful bow, you do fine work.
VB

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Re: New Bow, BBI 62" (with pics)...
« Reply #13 on: November 08, 2007, 09:38:51 pm »
very cool

Offline Jbell

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Re: New Bow, BBI 62" (with pics)...
« Reply #14 on: November 08, 2007, 10:31:40 pm »
That is a nice looking bow you got there! Tiller looks darn good and I really like the contrast the handle woods give against the ipe. Superb!
Justin Blunt