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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Maxwelliuston on March 28, 2021, 11:28:46 pm

Title: Boo-backed ipe r/d 47# 28", 70"ntn
Post by: Maxwelliuston on March 28, 2021, 11:28:46 pm

This build was my first honest crack at a lot of things:
first laminate
first backing
first perry reflex
first time working with either bamboo or ipe
first time tillering a reflex
first time I felt proud of tip overlays

I could probably go on.  I learned so much and had a ton of fun in the process. The tiller is probably less than perfect as it bends a probably disproportionately in the inner thirds but ultimately, I like the way it shoots and I like the way it looks .  I'll definitely do a bbi perry reflex again, it just worked so great for me and produced a sweet, dainty little shooter.

Title: Re: Boo-backed ipe r/d 47# 28", 70"ntn
Post by: Kidder on March 29, 2021, 12:45:23 am

Very nice!

Title: Re: Boo-backed ipe r/d 47# 28", 70"ntn
Post by: bownarra on March 29, 2021, 03:18:28 am

Yes it is tricky getting the mid to uters to work properly on r/d.
If you want a little tip open out the bellyside of your nock grooves. Reduces string wear.

Title: Re: Boo-backed ipe r/d 47# 28", 70"ntn
Post by: HH~ on March 29, 2021, 09:47:20 am

Very nice and should be very smooth drawing at 70".

Shawn~

Title: Re: Boo-backed ipe r/d 47# 28", 70"ntn
Post by: gutpile on March 29, 2021, 10:17:26 am

very nice ... great job.. I got one glued up now.. only 62 inch... ipe is hard as nails and extremely tough on tools... a pain to work but makes a helluva bow... gut

Title: Re: Boo-backed ipe r/d 47# 28", 70"ntn
Post by: backtowood B2W on March 29, 2021, 04:53:23 pm

Came out really nice for a lot of firsts!
Congrats! What kind of wood in the handle? Looks amazing!
B2W

Title: Re: Boo-backed ipe r/d 47# 28", 70"ntn
Post by: Maxwelliuston on March 29, 2021, 08:34:23 pm

Quote from: backtowood B2W on March 29, 2021, 04:53:23 pm

Came out really nice for a lot of firsts!
Congrats! What kind of wood in the handle? Looks amazing!
B2W

Thanks! The handle is a piece of walnut with some awesome burl that a family member gave to me

Title: Re: Boo-backed ipe r/d 47# 28", 70"ntn
Post by: elijahjmhutchinson on March 29, 2021, 09:32:46 pm

Super duper cool!

Title: Re: Boo-backed ipe r/d 47# 28", 70"ntn
Post by: Hamish on March 31, 2021, 09:26:51 pm

Worked out really well. Very graceful curves on this design, well executed. Looks great.