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Main Discussion Area => HowTo's and Build-a-longs => Topic started by: chep on June 20, 2009, 01:44:53 am

Title: Ipe and Hickory bow
Post by: chep on June 20, 2009, 01:44:53 am

Done.

This bow is 64 inches long unbraced. It is around the low 60lbs on draw weight. I have used super glue on the phenolic tips, Urac 185 with the Hickory and Ipe as well as plenty of time on a belt sander and with cabinet scrapers.


This bow does not sport an arrow rest. Somewhat like an english style bow.

The tiller. I am not sure it is that great but it shoots good (more important than looks) so I am going with it.

There was a guy at the range today who tried out my bow. He said it shot ok.
(http://hunting-washington.com/cpg/albums/userpics/10001/P6190046.JPG)


(http://hunting-washington.com/cpg/albums/userpics/10001/P6190047.JPG)


(http://hunting-washington.com/cpg/albums/userpics/10001/P6190049.JPG)


(http://hunting-washington.com/cpg/albums/userpics/10001/P6190041.JPG)

The glue lines...

(http://hunting-washington.com/cpg/albums/userpics/10001/P6190039.JPG)


(http://hunting-washington.com/cpg/albums/userpics/10001/P6190042.JPG)


(http://hunting-washington.com/cpg/albums/userpics/10001/P6190043.JPG)

Title: Re: Ipe and Hickory bow
Post by: medicinewheel on June 20, 2009, 05:41:32 am

Quote from: chep on June 20, 2009, 01:44:53 am

...it.

There was a guy at the range today who tried out my bow. He said it shot ok.

Bet he said that! Looks good!
...But should be posted in the 'BOWS'-section so more people will get to see it!