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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: ken75 on October 25, 2010, 02:06:02 pm

Title: hickory brazillian redwood gull winged
Post by: ken75 on October 25, 2010, 02:06:02 pm

 first of all the belly wood in this and the r/d i did the other day im sure is brazillian redwood , TBB3 says it turns gray if not protected from UV rays the end of this board has done just that.
 48 inch nock to nock gull winged hickory and B. redwood, handle is two strips same as belly with red oak between. fades 1 1/2 to 3/8th tips . this one finished 44# at 28 . and is a full draw bow arrow pictured is 31 "
 i went with a arc of circle tiller on this one .. seemed to work well on the last . thanks for lookin hope ya'll like

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Title: Re: hickory brazillian redwood gull winged
Post by: ken75 on October 25, 2010, 02:08:53 pm

last couple , lil pic heavy i know

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Title: Re: hickory brazillian redwood gull winged
Post by: half eye on October 25, 2010, 04:15:19 pm

48" full draw.....yer a darned wizzard....looks real good to this old man for sure. Very nice color contrast on the last bows you've posted as well.
rich

Title: Re: hickory brazillian redwood gull winged
Post by: ken75 on October 25, 2010, 04:56:27 pm

thanks Rich , just finished painting the back . guess this one doesnt really draw interest

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Title: Re: hickory brazillian redwood gull winged
Post by: Aries on October 25, 2010, 06:26:29 pm

Awesome colors sir!! I would love to see how that thing shoots IRL.  seems like a good one to tote around on long back packing trips because of tbe manageable size and weight. it could prolly handle bein braced for long periods no problem too, because of the low early brace.  Id love to make one to carry in the kayak with me.

Title: Re: hickory brazillian redwood gull winged
Post by: ken75 on October 25, 2010, 07:27:45 pm

aries thank you , u should try one the cast is suprising, and their easy to make couple blocks and a board to glue up and your in business. braceing for long periods wouldnt have any ill effect on this one

Title: Re: hickory brazillian redwood gull winged
Post by: Ifrit617 on October 25, 2010, 07:58:29 pm

Awsome bow. I really like those shorties. Can I have it? ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: hickory brazillian redwood gull winged
Post by: mullet on October 25, 2010, 08:26:47 pm

 Nice Ken, Man, you are wearing that bandsaw out.

Title: Re: hickory brazillian redwood gull winged
Post by: ken75 on October 25, 2010, 09:09:27 pm

thanks Ifrit, let me shoot it a lil first
Eddie thanks , i had a bunch of these glued up and nothing to do after working my graveyard shift but sleep. and that aint no fun !
   am i building too many ?? ;D

Title: Re: hickory brazillian redwood gull winged
Post by: aero86 on October 25, 2010, 11:41:41 pm

theres more than one of these?   how much in trade?  lol.  so your pulling a 48 inch bow, 31 inches? did i read that right?  dude, how?  lol  its beautiful, ill take 3!

Title: Re: hickory brazillian redwood gull winged
Post by: NTD on October 25, 2010, 11:46:17 pm

Another cool bow Ken.  I like seeing the experimenting.  That's a heck of a lot of bend on a 48" bow.  Nice Job!

Title: Re: hickory brazillian redwood gull winged
Post by: Aries on October 26, 2010, 10:16:39 am

I have an odd 40 in ipe board... maybe ill have to take a second guess about cutting it up into handle material ;D. I would be shooting for more like 24-26 in draw though. what is the thickness on your belly lam at the handle ken?

Title: Re: hickory brazillian redwood gull winged
Post by: ken75 on October 26, 2010, 10:40:30 am

thanks guys, aries its less than 3/16th

Title: Re: hickory brazillian redwood gull winged
Post by: Parnell on October 26, 2010, 11:53:27 am

The arrow pictured is 31", right?  28" draw?  Another beauty, Ken.  You are a busy man.  You should be able to arm a small tribe.

Title: Re: hickory brazillian redwood gull winged
Post by: Barrage on October 26, 2010, 01:16:29 pm

Nice bow Ken.  I got a soft spot for those shorties and this one is a beauty.

Title: Re: hickory brazillian redwood gull winged
Post by: ken75 on October 26, 2010, 04:20:37 pm

thanks Parnell , and thats right 28inch draw
thanks barrage me too