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Offline missilemaster

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Re: Maple/Ipe pyramid bow
« Reply #15 on: November 24, 2012, 08:53:11 pm »
nice contrast 8)
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Offline Cameroo

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Re: Maple/Ipe pyramid bow
« Reply #16 on: November 24, 2012, 09:00:44 pm »
That's a beautiful wood combination.  I got to draw this bow a few times, and it's nice and smooth.  Your buddy is going to love it. 

Offline MWirwicki

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Re: Maple/Ipe pyramid bow
« Reply #17 on: November 24, 2012, 09:36:46 pm »
Hey, that's really nice.  The maple/ipe combination sure is pretty.  Nice job.
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Offline Carson (CMB)

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Re: Maple/Ipe pyramid bow
« Reply #18 on: November 24, 2012, 09:45:51 pm »
Like Lesken said, that looks smooth.  I bet it hits hard too.
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Offline Keenan

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Re: Maple/Ipe pyramid bow
« Reply #19 on: November 24, 2012, 10:27:42 pm »
Very nice. Great colors

Offline Dvshunter

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Re: Maple/Ipe pyramid bow
« Reply #20 on: November 24, 2012, 10:29:40 pm »
That's another great looking bow. The colors are a nice combo. Again, excellent craftsmanship. Well done.
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Offline Dave 55

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Re: Maple/Ipe pyramid bow
« Reply #21 on: November 24, 2012, 10:49:34 pm »
The color contrast in the wood is beautiful,bet its a nice shootin bow as well.
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Offline steve b.

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Re: Maple/Ipe pyramid bow
« Reply #22 on: November 25, 2012, 12:15:04 am »
Just awesome.

Offline lostarrow

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Re: Maple/Ipe pyramid bow
« Reply #23 on: November 25, 2012, 12:26:27 am »
Looks great! Where did you find maple with straight enough grain for the back? Quarter sawn, or flat?

Offline kevinsmith5

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Re: Maple/Ipe pyramid bow
« Reply #24 on: November 25, 2012, 12:47:27 am »
What's the thickness of the limbs (depth) to get that draw weight?

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Re: Maple/Ipe pyramid bow
« Reply #25 on: November 25, 2012, 12:56:06 am »
sweet mother of pearl. excellent. Can it get any better?

Offline Badly Bent

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Re: Maple/Ipe pyramid bow
« Reply #26 on: November 25, 2012, 02:48:34 am »
That's a beauty of a beast. :)
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Offline adb

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Re: Maple/Ipe pyramid bow
« Reply #27 on: November 25, 2012, 10:09:18 am »
Looks great! Where did you find maple with straight enough grain for the back? Quarter sawn, or flat?

Lots of searching! It's quarter sawn.

Offline adb

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Re: Maple/Ipe pyramid bow
« Reply #28 on: November 25, 2012, 10:19:22 am »
What's the thickness of the limbs (depth) to get that draw weight?

The limbs are 0.7" thick, pretty much their entire length, as would be normal for a pyramid bow.

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Re: Maple/Ipe pyramid bow
« Reply #29 on: November 25, 2012, 01:09:28 pm »
wow dude that's a sexy bow. Great weight. I know what you mean about lips disapearing lol. I bet that's a great shooter! Gotta love heavier weights!
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