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Offline Gordon

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Boo backed Ipe (not for BOM)
« on: January 23, 2010, 08:34:07 pm »
Here is a bow that I made for a gentleman on the east side of the Cascades. Its bamboo backed Ipe with Osage power and handle laminations. The tips overlays are African Blackwood. Limb dimensions are 1” wide at the fades tapering to a little under ½” at the tips.  The back is stained with black and brown leather dye. The bow is 68" ntn and draws 48# @ 28". The owner is new to archery and I wanted to make him a bow that would be easy to handle. So I made it a little long with a mild reflex/deflex profile. It holds about ½” of reflex at rest so it should be easy to string. The bow is stable and sends an arrow down-range with authority. I think he will like it and I hope you do.







 

 






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Offline Justin Snyder

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Re: Boo backed Ipe
« Reply #1 on: January 23, 2010, 08:37:05 pm »
Nice looking bow Gordon. Looks sleek and fast, he should be happy with it.
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Offline elk country rp

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Re: Boo backed Ipe
« Reply #2 on: January 23, 2010, 08:42:41 pm »
kinda like giving a new driver a ferrari!   ;)

another beautiful bow, Gordon!
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Offline DanaM

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Re: Boo backed Ipe
« Reply #3 on: January 23, 2010, 08:53:17 pm »
He should be happy with it as I know I would be :) Beautiful bow Gordon.
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Re: Boo backed Ipe
« Reply #4 on: January 23, 2010, 09:02:33 pm »
Another beauty. Awesome!
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Re: Boo backed Ipe
« Reply #5 on: January 23, 2010, 09:10:11 pm »
Gordon, that is a beauty! Steve
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Re: Boo backed Ipe
« Reply #6 on: January 23, 2010, 09:11:30 pm »
A really fine bow - Ipe and Bamboo is just a fantastic combination.
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Re: Boo backed Ipe
« Reply #7 on: January 23, 2010, 09:14:09 pm »
Sweet Bow Gordon...I like the Color Combinations between the Hedge and the Ipe...really sets things off
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Offline barebo

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Re: Boo backed Ipe
« Reply #8 on: January 23, 2010, 09:15:41 pm »
Will you adopt me ????!!!! Maybe then I could learn to build bows that remotely resemble yours !! The fit and finish is always impeccable on your creations. They always provide tons of inspiration for me. I appreciate your posts - they show what CAN be achieved. This bow represents what I hope to someday achieve - world class.
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Offline woodstick

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Re: Boo backed Ipe
« Reply #9 on: January 23, 2010, 09:26:10 pm »
very fine bow, as allways.
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Offline Gordon

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Re: Boo backed Ipe
« Reply #10 on: January 23, 2010, 09:44:01 pm »
Thank you Justin. I hope he does like it as I want to trade something for it.

Thank you Rp, but this bow is hardly a ferrari. But it's not a clunker either  :D

Thank you El, I really like the combination of osage and ipe.

Thank you Cooper. I agree, Ipe and bamboo are an excellent combination.

Thank you for the compliment Steve.

Thank you Dana.

Thank you Lombard.

What a nice compliment barebo, thank you!

Thank you woodstick!
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Offline rossfactor

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Re: Boo backed Ipe
« Reply #11 on: January 23, 2010, 10:20:14 pm »
Very nice Gordon! I like the color contrasts in your dye job, as well as the profle and tiller.  I am wondering what the draw weight and length are.  It looks a little longer than most of your bows, I'm guessing 68 in or so.
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Re: Boo backed Ipe
« Reply #12 on: January 23, 2010, 10:40:59 pm »
Nice bow Gordon!  Nice wood combination and your finish work is outstanding as usual.  You sir are a real inspiration!   :)  -josh
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Re: Boo backed Ipe
« Reply #13 on: January 23, 2010, 10:48:20 pm »
Thank you Gabe. I noticed I neglected to specify the draw weight and length. it is 68" ntn and draws 48# @ 28".

Thank you Josh.
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Offline Frode

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Re: Boo backed Ipe
« Reply #14 on: January 23, 2010, 11:02:55 pm »
Very elegant!  Wonderful work!
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