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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: arachnid on March 07, 2015, 03:57:11 pm

Title: "Twister"- Ipe, Walnt, Boo Tri-Lam
Post by: arachnid on March 07, 2015, 03:57:11 pm

Hi Guys.

It`s been a while since I finished a bow (work, work, work...) but after a lot of trouble making this one, it`s finaly done! :laugh:
String alignment is not perfect but thanks to Marc St. Louis` advice I was able to fix it so the bow could be braced and used.
Shot about 200 arrows through it and although she not the prettiest girl in town, she preforms pretty good so I`m pleased.
Some specs- 66" ttt, about 36-40lb at 26", ipe belly-african walnut core-bamboo back. It`s very slim and light in the hand. I glued in about 5" of reflex and it holds a nice 1 1/2" of reflex after being unstrung and relaxed a bit.

Thanks for looking and please comment.

Dor

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Ep4WJPWbr-c/VPtM5c3E6mI/AAAAAAAAFqY/-AzqrGbUyVU/w415-h553-no/20150307_210758.jpg)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-BeK_amWLezs/VPtNWChcgVI/AAAAAAAAFqk/An446Y1bKvY/w415-h553-no/20150307_211021.jpg)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-lD7S-gP4wSs/VPtNrLd96CI/AAAAAAAAFq8/Ydt3568uwgU/w415-h553-no/2015-03-07%2B21.11.43.jpg)

Title: Re: "Twister"- Ipe, Walnt, Boo Tri-Lam
Post by: Marc St Louis on March 07, 2015, 04:01:50 pm

Looking pretty darn good.

Glad the info helped

Title: Re: "Twister"- Ipe, Walnt, Boo Tri-Lam
Post by: George Tsoukalas on March 07, 2015, 04:26:40 pm

Mighty fine! Nicely done. Jawge

Title: Re: "Twister"- Ipe, Walnt, Boo Tri-Lam
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 08, 2015, 09:25:24 am

I agree, looks very good from my chair.

Title: Re: "Twister"- Ipe, Walnt, Boo Tri-Lam
Post by: arachnid on March 08, 2015, 10:04:46 am

Thanks a lot guys.
Hi Pearlie, this bow was inspired by your "Howard" bow, I built it like you told me- tillered the ipe before glueing the backing
and it worked like a charm. Thanks man. :laugh:

Title: Re: "Twister"- Ipe, Walnt, Boo Tri-Lam
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 08, 2015, 10:12:29 am

Glad it helped you!

Title: Re: "Twister"- Ipe, Walnt, Boo Tri-Lam
Post by: ---GUTSHOT---> on March 08, 2015, 11:44:04 am

Nice lookin bow