Boo Backed Bloodwood and IPE

[PaulN/KS]

That's a beautiful bow. But since when is 62# "light"...?

(He asked with shoulders that creak when he draws a bow over 55#...)

[Keenan]

 Very nice Gordon, another outstanding work of art, to say the least. The contrasting colors and narrow limbs really give a gracefull look to that bow.   Your attention to detail is top of the line and you are always such a perfectionist that I'm sure that the lucky recipient will be very pleased. Great bow!

[Gordon]

Thank you Scott. IPE is very hard so your cutting tools have to be sharp. I floor tillered the bow with a microplane and nickelson #49. Then I used a flat bar of tool steel for a scraper and sharpened it frequently.

Nate I'm glad you approve of the profile. The reflex is concentrated in the out 12-14 inches of the limbs.

Thank you Justin. The handle turned out a little more colorful than I anticipated - you can never be quite sure how certain woods will look until you sand and put a finish on them.

Thank you Dano.

Thank you for the nice compliment Sulphur.

Thank you Pat. I still prefer working with "sticks", but it is amazing what you can do with laminations.

Thank you Ryoon.

Thank you Ryan. I’ve noticed you have adopted Marc’s design. It seems like it would be well suited to a short bow. I’ve been meaning to experiment with that design myself. The problem with the handle was that it was starting to delaminate.

I appreciate the compliment John, but I think I have a ways to go before I am anywhere near John’s level.

It’s good to hear from you Frank! I think I’ll keep this one – the stability and ease of shooting of a longer bow is growing on me.

Thank you Tim.

Thank you Paul.

Thank you Keenan. Your kind words are always appreciated.

[Cooper]

Well, what should I say - it is just a wonderfull bow.

[gmc]

Don't think I've seen a nicer spread on a bow, the curves are to die for, another outstanding bow.

[Barrage]

Great looking bow Gordon.

[medicinewheel]

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It’s good to hear from you Frank! I think I’ll keep this one – the stability and ease of shooting of a longer bow is growing on me.
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I just thought I'd ask...   

[Okie]

Simply amazing work!! I love it.

[radius]

awesome, Gordon:  inspiring! 

What are the properties of that bloodwood core, wonder.  Never used it.  Did you choose it for its colour mainly, or some other quality?

[Gordon]

Thank you Niels, I appreciate the compliment.

Thank you gmc, what a nice compliment.

Thank you Travis.

Frank, maybe you and I should do a bow swap sometime. I love your work.

Thank you John.

Thank you for the nice words Scott. To be honest I used bloodwood because that’s all I had in my shop the weekend I glued up the bow. The place I normally get hardwood from didn’t have any bamboo flooring which is what I would have normally used. But it seems to work fine and I do like the way the colors contrast.

[denny]

a very attractive flow of the lines. A bit to much weight for me, however , why waste the pretty wood if one could shoot it.   denny

[mullet]

 Good looking bow,Gordon. Sure different seeing you playing with Lam's, but not suprising considering your skills. I guess next, Pappy will be building one.

[medicinewheel]

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Frank, maybe you and I should do a bow swap sometime. I love your work.
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I actually thought of suggesting that, too, already... 

[radius]

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Frank, maybe you and I should do a bow swap sometime. I love your work.
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I actually thought of suggesting that, too, already... 

not to ruin your happy moment, but a heads up:  i just sent a 4" pvc pipe 72" long (full of 3 bows) to the UK from Vancouver Island.  It cost $180 CDN, which is what?  about 110 Euros.  That being said...

[Gordon]

Thank you Denny. I can assure you that this piece of wood is not going to waste - I have no problem drawing a 62# bow. 

Thank you for the compliment Eddie. I enjoy making both types of bows. Self-bows appeal to my creative side and laminated bows to the engineer in me.

Let's do it then Frank.

Scott, I realize the shipping will be expensive, but it would be a small price to pay for one of Frank's beautiful bows.