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Offline bubby

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Maple ipe
« on: July 16, 2018, 11:12:01 pm »
This a ipe maple bow built with some billets I got from the drummer boy, he even cut the splices and a perfect fit by the way😉. I ripped the maple and just made a but joint at the grip on it. Added some gonco alves in the handle area and in the glued on statics with Osage tip overlays , that's ipe on the back of the bow as well. 62" ttt I think and around #60 @28". D-97 ten strand string double served
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Offline bubby

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Re: Maple ipe
« Reply #1 on: July 16, 2018, 11:13:54 pm »
More pics, finish is spray can clear and then a beeswax blend . full draw to come soon
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Offline dmc

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Re: Maple ipe
« Reply #2 on: July 16, 2018, 11:50:40 pm »
I've always liked your bows bubby, and I'm really liking your ipe! Ipe just has a nice contrast with white wood. I have ipe bows backed with hickory, white oak and one with maple. Each of the ipe bows as well have a different color to them, which definitely makes each one unique.
Great looking bow and keep them coming! Dave
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Offline chamookman

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Re: Maple ipe
« Reply #3 on: July 17, 2018, 02:30:53 am »
That's a looker Bub  :OK ! Bob
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Offline bitterman

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Re: Maple ipe
« Reply #4 on: July 17, 2018, 05:57:44 am »
Wow really nice!
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Offline Danzn Bar

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Re: Maple ipe
« Reply #5 on: July 17, 2018, 06:08:58 am »
Wow amazing work.   But those static tips..... :o
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: Maple ipe
« Reply #6 on: July 17, 2018, 06:12:38 am »
Glad you found some use for those billets. That ipe is at least 10 years old. Its left overs from a deck project. It has made several bows and all have survived, don't screw that up! Wish I had more stashed away.
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Offline Bayou Ben

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Re: Maple ipe
« Reply #7 on: July 17, 2018, 07:43:07 am »
Looks very nice Bubby!  Waiting to see how those statics look at full draw... (-P
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Offline burtonridr

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Re: Maple ipe
« Reply #8 on: July 17, 2018, 08:11:22 am »
CRAP that's a good lookin bow! Nice work  :OK
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Maple ipe
« Reply #9 on: July 17, 2018, 09:01:17 am »
Very nice bow, bubby.   :OK
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Offline DC

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Re: Maple ipe
« Reply #10 on: July 17, 2018, 09:01:39 am »
Beautiful bow Bubby. Well done
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Offline Stixnstones

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Re: Maple ipe
« Reply #11 on: July 17, 2018, 11:16:11 am »
Wow! That blew my hat in the creek, beautiful bow bub
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Offline leonwood

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Re: Maple ipe
« Reply #12 on: July 17, 2018, 12:41:14 pm »
Nice bow! That’s a pretty creative glue up with those billets and statics!
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Offline Rākau

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Re: Maple ipe
« Reply #13 on: July 17, 2018, 02:36:14 pm »
What a beauty! Adding to my inspiration folder for sure!
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Offline BowEd

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Re: Maple ipe
« Reply #14 on: July 17, 2018, 03:22:13 pm »
Beautiful bow bub.Well done.A good example of a glued on static recurve also.
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