BBO Takedown (not for BOM)

[Marc St Louis]

I don't often get a request for a take-down but a fellow in Georgia asked me to build him one a few weeks ago.  The bow I made him is much the same as a bow I wrote about a few years ago, a 3 piece take-down that will break down to under 30".  It's 60" long overall and the limbs are just under 1 1/4" wide tapering to 3/8" at the nocks.  The handle is a laminate of Bloodwood, Hickory and Ash.  The limbs are held down by 2 Brass bolts and the nut are glued into some Deer antler.  The bow pulls just under 60# @ 26".  Here's a couple pictures

[mullet]

 Nice looking bow, Marc. No plumbing parts in this one! I bet it shoots sweet.

[NTD]

Too Cool!   How do these perform compared to a similar profile non takedown?

[Pappy]

Good looking take down,that's got to be a shooter. I like that system,may have to try it
someday.
   Pappy

[Marc St Louis]

Thanks guys

It shoot really well and for a 26" draw quite fast

[Bullitt]

Sweet, Neat and Petitte!

Would love to hunt that one, Marc! Great as always, sir!

[Steve Milbocker]

That is way cool,especially knowing that this bow is unique and not just a mass produced model.

[Marc St Louis]

Thanks guys.

The limbs are 27" long so that is the length it would pack down to.  Lots of work goes into making one of these.

[Parnell]

Really like that design.  Bet that would be a lot of fun to take on a hike.

[jwillis]

Thanks for the pics. I always like seeing your bows. I visit your web site sometimes when I need a bow fix. Jim

[Josh]

Very nice bow Marc. I Really like this design.  The colors in it are outstanding!  Care to post a full draw for BOM?

[Lombard]

Marc, another very nice bow from the Ironwood Bowyer.

[hammertime]

Hey Marc nice lookin' bow my walnut makeover I posted earlier this month is patterned after your bow like this,it's a great way to save an old bow or use 2 shorter staves anyways nice work-Hammertime

[Marc St Louis]

Thanks guys.

This is the third bow I make like this and if I made more of them I think would rig up some jigs to make the job easier.

Josh.  I could post a full draw but I don't really want it entered in BOM; note change in title.



P.S.  This is while I was tillering the bow out

[jeff halfrack]

  Really   nice!!!   I love  it!     question,   the limb pads   what angle are  they  cut at,   and  how did you  lay  that riser  out?   thanks  JEFFW