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Offline adb

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Maple / Jatoba ELB
« on: October 14, 2012, 03:03:29 pm »
I've been busy this summer making bows, but haven't been very good about posting any. I want to share this one, however. It's for a new customer. He really wanted a yew bow, but not the cost. So, he settled for a yew 'look-a-like.' It's more or less a flatbow, without the high crown of yew. It's narrow: 1 1/8" wide, tapering evenly to 3/8" nocks.
Maple backed jatoba ELB, 70" ntn, 48#@28", ebony nocks, ostrich leather grip. It does have a riser, so it doesn't bend full compass. B/W FF string.
It has taken <1/2" of set, and as a result, it does have a bit of recoil. It should improve as it gets shot in more. I've been shooting it inside my shop, and at 12 yards, it's deadly! It's been a bit too cold to shoot it outside, but tomorrow is going to be +16C, so I should be able to put it through it's paces a bit more.
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Re: Maple / Jatoba ELB
« Reply #1 on: October 14, 2012, 03:05:27 pm »
Here's the money shots.
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Offline lesken2011

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Re: Maple / Jatoba ELB
« Reply #2 on: October 14, 2012, 03:05:58 pm »
Fine lines on that one, Adam. Good to see you posting!! :)
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Offline Trapper Rob

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Re: Maple / Jatoba ELB
« Reply #3 on: October 14, 2012, 03:10:29 pm »
Nice looking bow.
Rob
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Offline adb

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Re: Maple / Jatoba ELB
« Reply #4 on: October 14, 2012, 03:15:14 pm »
Quote from: lesken2011 on October 14, 2012, 03:05:58 pm
Fine lines on that one, Adam. Good to see you posting!! :)
Agreed. I need to get off my butt and post more bows. Just pure laziness! I made a very sweet hickory backed osage flatbow for my wife, and I should post it. She really likes it. Talk about the shoemakers son without shoes! It only took me just about 10 years of bowmaking to get around to making one for my wife! Good grief.
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Offline Del the cat

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Re: Maple / Jatoba ELB
« Reply #5 on: October 14, 2012, 03:22:54 pm »
Yup, nice looking bow, has the Yew and ELB look.
Mind you could have stuck some knots on the back ;).
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Offline coaster500

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Re: Maple / Jatoba ELB
« Reply #6 on: October 14, 2012, 03:55:25 pm »
Elegant bow!!  Very nice and looks to be a shooter :)
« Last Edit: October 16, 2012, 10:49:34 am by coaster500 »
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Offline ErictheViking

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Re: Maple / Jatoba ELB
« Reply #7 on: October 14, 2012, 03:57:09 pm »
sweet looking bow. gorgeous full draw.
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Offline dmc

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Re: Maple / Jatoba ELB
« Reply #8 on: October 14, 2012, 04:48:50 pm »
Really like the tips and the ostrich touch. Looking forward to the next class at Lee Valley. Sign me up!
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Re: Maple / Jatoba ELB
« Reply #9 on: October 14, 2012, 05:20:39 pm »
Quote from: dmc on October 14, 2012, 04:48:50 pm
Really like the tips and the ostrich touch. Looking forward to the next class at Lee Valley. Sign me up!
Hey, Dave! Been talking with LVT, and it looks like we're on again for late May, early June. I'll keep you posted!
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Offline Cameroo

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Re: Maple / Jatoba ELB
« Reply #10 on: October 14, 2012, 05:39:07 pm »
It's beautifully simple.  Nice bow Adam :)
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Offline Ifrit617

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Re: Maple / Jatoba ELB
« Reply #11 on: October 14, 2012, 05:49:49 pm »
That is one of my favorite bows that I have seen in a while. Excellent job.

Jon
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Offline adb

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Re: Maple / Jatoba ELB
« Reply #12 on: October 14, 2012, 05:57:15 pm »
Quote from: Cameroo on October 14, 2012, 05:39:07 pm
It's beautifully simple.  Nice bow Adam :)

Yes, he wanted simple and clean lines. My interpretation!
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Offline ionicmuffin

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Re: Maple / Jatoba ELB
« Reply #13 on: October 14, 2012, 05:58:11 pm »
That bow shoots Great! almost no set and its got great contrast!
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Offline SA

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Re: Maple / Jatoba ELB
« Reply #14 on: October 14, 2012, 05:59:35 pm »
nice , really like the handle ,never tied jatoba is it good w/bamboo backing?
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