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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Cameroo on August 31, 2013, 03:24:02 am

Title: Maple Backed Ipe
Post by: Cameroo on August 31, 2013, 03:24:02 am

A few months ago I was given a glued up pyramid bow by adb while paying him a visit.  Something seemed a little fishy so I was wondering if there was some sort of bug in it.  I looked it over but all I noticed was that someone got a little greedy with the belt sander right out of the fades  >:D  This is the first time I've tillered out an ipe bow, so I wasn't quite sure if there would be enough wood there to get a decent weight bow, after taking some thickness off of the remainder of the limbs to prevent a hinge.  But I just took it easy and worked on getting a nice bend right off the bat, and was able to coax a hunting weight bow from it.  I've put about 100 arrows through it since finishing it up, and am happy enough with it that I think it is going to come hunting with me next week.  If I'm lucky I might have a few more pictures to share when I get back!

Some stats - 66" between the knocks, 47 lbs @ 28", gator-embossed veg-tanned cowhide for the grip, with hair-on calf hide for the strike plate.  The string is a 10 strand fast flight with ugly rubber string silencers on it.

Thanks for looking!

(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t253/cbergerman/640/Maple%20Backed%20Ipe/6.jpg)

Note: This is not a short draw, it's just a 33" arrow  ;)
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t253/cbergerman/640/Maple%20Backed%20Ipe/7.jpg)

(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t253/cbergerman/640/Maple%20Backed%20Ipe/4.jpg)

(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t253/cbergerman/640/Maple%20Backed%20Ipe/2.jpg)

(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t253/cbergerman/640/Maple%20Backed%20Ipe/3.jpg)

Title: Re: Maple Backed Ipe
Post by: dwardo on August 31, 2013, 04:24:01 am

That's very nice. Great finish work.

Title: Re: Maple Backed Ipe
Post by: Del the cat on August 31, 2013, 04:29:24 am

Yup... wot he said ;D
Great tiller
Del

Title: Re: Maple Backed Ipe
Post by: danny f on August 31, 2013, 06:08:34 am

it looks great i like that handle wrap.

Title: Re: Maple Backed Ipe
Post by: blackhawk on August 31, 2013, 07:28:18 am

Nice one  :)

Title: Re: Maple Backed Ipe
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on August 31, 2013, 08:32:45 am

Good work Cam

Title: Re: Maple Backed Ipe
Post by: raghorns on August 31, 2013, 09:00:02 am

Very nice! I like that handle wrap as well.

Lyle

Title: Re: Maple Backed Ipe
Post by: Trapper Rob on August 31, 2013, 09:22:22 am

Nice like the nocks grip looks good.

Title: Re: Maple Backed Ipe
Post by: Cameroo on August 31, 2013, 10:03:31 am

Thanks guys.  It's ok I guess, for a board bow ;)

Title: Re: Maple Backed Ipe
Post by: toomanyknots on August 31, 2013, 10:10:05 am

Wow, now that is one sexy bow. The handle is super professionally done, looks very good. The tiller is picture perfect. Nice!

Title: Re: Maple Backed Ipe
Post by: koan on August 31, 2013, 10:16:10 am

Beauty!! I had no idea that maple was strong enuff to back Ipe... I learned something from this bow O:)... Brian

Title: Re: Maple Backed Ipe
Post by: BowEd on August 31, 2013, 10:21:35 am

I like the combo of wood.Good job.

Title: Re: Maple Backed Ipe
Post by: lesken2011 on August 31, 2013, 10:27:43 am

Sweet bow, Cam. Good job!!

Title: Re: Maple Backed Ipe
Post by: Dvshunter on August 31, 2013, 02:58:34 pm

Sweet looking bow. I like that clean handle job you did.

Title: Re: Maple Backed Ipe
Post by: BOWMAN53 on August 31, 2013, 03:04:50 pm

That grip is freaking awesome  :o

Title: Re: Maple Backed Ipe
Post by: bubby on August 31, 2013, 03:26:20 pm

nice, it don't take much epe to get a bow

Title: Re: Maple Backed Ipe
Post by: Josh B on August 31, 2013, 09:09:31 pm

That's a beauty!  You sure have an eye for detail Cam!  Josh

Title: Re: Maple Backed Ipe
Post by: Cameroo on September 01, 2013, 12:00:14 am

Thanks again everyone for the kind words :)

Title: Re: Maple Backed Ipe
Post by: Arrowind on September 01, 2013, 12:05:42 am

Dude that bow is AWESOME!  Nice work all the way around!

Title: Re: Maple Backed Ipe
Post by: 4dog on September 01, 2013, 12:42:31 am

Very nicely done!

Title: Re: Maple Backed Ipe
Post by: adb on September 04, 2013, 12:17:42 am

Aaaah... young Grasshopper... well done! I think you're mastering this bow making thing. My young apprentice continues to amaze! It doesn't seem to matter what I hand him, he makes a silk purse from a Sow's ear!
I did get a little aggressive sanding out the fades, but as mentioned, it doesn't take much ipe to make a bow. And as far as maple backing... I've made maple backed ipe flatbows up to 75# with no problems. Good job Cam! What do you want next? I think it's time you made a character self bow. Huh?  ;)