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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: medicinewheel on April 18, 2010, 01:14:05 am

Title: Straight bamboo composite reworked (Not for BOM...)
Post by: medicinewheel on April 18, 2010, 01:14:05 am

Here are some pictures of a bamboo composite I had posted some time back; it's been reworked at the tips and handle and got a totally new dress. I gave it to my friend Sebastian today, but he still has to work himself up a bit to the 65#@29" this bow pulls...
It's bamboo back and belly, the core is vertical bamboo and black walnut sidestripes.
Thanks for looking...

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Title: Re: Straight bamboo composite reworked (Not for BOM...)
Post by: hillbilly61 on April 18, 2010, 02:20:44 am

Sweet!!

Title: Re: Straight bamboo composite reworked (Not for BOM...)
Post by: Gordon on April 18, 2010, 03:17:31 am

Dang Frank, you sure make those tips nice and narrow. You're getting really good at that.

Title: Re: Straight bamboo composite reworked (Not for BOM...)
Post by: Lombard on April 18, 2010, 01:03:10 pm

I really admire the wraps that you use, and your tips are something I should try to duplicate.

Title: Re: Straight bamboo composite reworked (Not for BOM...)
Post by: james parker on April 18, 2010, 01:04:51 pm

hey this is a nice boo back and belly bow,,,,,  you should try three to seven lams,,big difference in cast,hold of reflex,hand shock will be virtually non-existant.

Title: Re: Straight bamboo composite reworked (Not for BOM...)
Post by: medicinewheel on April 18, 2010, 02:16:23 pm

Thanks Gordon, thanks Lombard, thanks robustus

@robustus: it has a cross section like a Japanese Yumi with; is that what you mean? Or really 5 layers between back and belly??

Title: Re: Straight bamboo composite reworked (Not for BOM...)
Post by: bowkee on April 18, 2010, 06:34:57 pm

hey that's really the way I wanted to do mine,nice.

Title: Re: Straight bamboo composite reworked (Not for BOM...)
Post by: medicinewheel on April 18, 2010, 06:36:44 pm

Thanks bowkee!

Title: Re: Straight bamboo composite reworked (Not for BOM...)
Post by: mullet on April 18, 2010, 07:26:03 pm

Frank, that is one, pretty bow. I've been wanting to do one like that, but lately can't find the time. Heck, I need to finish the six I have started, first.

Title: Re: Straight bamboo composite reworked (Not for BOM...)
Post by: medicinewheel on April 19, 2010, 03:23:13 am

Quote from: mullet on April 18, 2010, 07:26:03 pm

... Heck, I need to finish the six I have started, first.

That seems to be a very familiar situation around here, too...  ;D ;D ;D

Thanks Eddie!

Title: Re: Straight bamboo composite reworked (Not for BOM...)
Post by: Barrage on April 19, 2010, 11:16:53 am

Quote from: medicinewheel on April 19, 2010, 03:23:13 am

Quote from: mullet on April 18, 2010, 07:26:03 pm

... Heck, I need to finish the six I have started, first.

That seems to be a very familiar situation around here, too...  ;D ;D ;D

::)

Awesome bow Frank.  Hard to tell from the pics but did you remove all the rind from the boo back?  All round just gorgeous!

Title: Re: Straight bamboo composite reworked (Not for BOM...)
Post by: Josh on April 19, 2010, 01:24:03 pm

really nice bow Frank, I love looking at your worlk it is always very inspiring!   :)

Title: Re: Straight bamboo composite reworked (Not for BOM...)
Post by: Hillbilly Deluxe on April 19, 2010, 01:55:46 pm

Medicinewheel-

   What did you use as the black wrappings, I am working on a yumi and thinking maybe black and yellow wrapping. Yours look great, heck the whole bow looks really damn good, also did you temper any of it?

Title: Re: Straight bamboo composite reworked (Not for BOM...)
Post by: medicinewheel on April 19, 2010, 03:28:02 pm

Thanks again guys!

@HBDeluxe: The wrappings are  bit of linen fibers to get it pronounced and linen thread on top of that, died with permanganate and black leather dye.
The bamboo of belly and core is tempered, yes.

Title: Re: Straight bamboo composite reworked (Not for BOM...)
Post by: Pappy on April 20, 2010, 07:09:55 am

Very nice,I love the looks of that. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: Straight bamboo composite reworked (Not for BOM...)
Post by: medicinewheel on April 20, 2010, 02:19:45 pm

Thanky Pappy!

Title: Re: Straight bamboo composite reworked (Not for BOM...)
Post by: nathan elliot on April 20, 2010, 04:29:38 pm

That bow looks fast! Such thin tips and a very nice finish. Great job Frank.

Nat.

Title: Re: Straight bamboo composite reworked (Not for BOM...)
Post by: medicinewheel on April 20, 2010, 05:56:03 pm

Thanks Nathan!