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Offline Maxwelliuston

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Boo-backed ipe r/d 47# 28", 70"ntn
« 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.

Offline Kidder

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Re: Boo-backed ipe r/d 47# 28", 70"ntn
« Reply #1 on: March 29, 2021, 12:45:23 am »
Very nice!

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Re: Boo-backed ipe r/d 47# 28", 70"ntn
« Reply #2 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.

Offline HH~

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Re: Boo-backed ipe r/d 47# 28", 70"ntn
« Reply #3 on: March 29, 2021, 09:47:20 am »
Very nice and should be very smooth drawing at 70".

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gutpile

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Re: Boo-backed ipe r/d 47# 28", 70"ntn
« Reply #4 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

Offline backtowood B2W

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Re: Boo-backed ipe r/d 47# 28", 70"ntn
« Reply #5 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

Offline Maxwelliuston

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Re: Boo-backed ipe r/d 47# 28", 70"ntn
« Reply #6 on: March 29, 2021, 08:34:23 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

Offline elijahjmhutchinson

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Re: Boo-backed ipe r/d 47# 28", 70"ntn
« Reply #7 on: March 29, 2021, 09:32:46 pm »
Super duper cool!
Elijah JM Hutchinson

Offline Hamish

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Re: Boo-backed ipe r/d 47# 28", 70"ntn
« Reply #8 on: March 31, 2021, 09:26:51 pm »
Worked out really well. Very graceful curves on this design, well executed. Looks great.