Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: John W. Cooper on June 16, 2011, 10:12:44 pm
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Hey!
I just wanted to take a moment and introduce myself. I don't know if this is the forum to do so, but some may find it rude if I don't do an intro and just start replying in forums. I'm from Lansing, MI and I'm on my ninth year building bows and arrows. My main "thing" is making osage selfbows but have recently gotten into bamboo-backed ipe and massaranduba bows. I also do some free-lance trumpet on the side. I'm looking forward to interacting on this forum instead of just "lurking." It's good to see some of the same people from other sites.
Take care n' God bless!!
~John
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Today I just finished a bow to be delivered to a young lady at Comptons this weekend. It's bamboo backed massaranduba, 66"ntn, 38#@28". Hickory handle lam, cowhorn tips, and my first attempt at a Strunk-inspired handle wrap. Let me know what you think!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/Squishy_brain/Bronze%20Bow%20Archery/Kaylasbow3.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/Squishy_brain/Bronze%20Bow%20Archery/Kaylasbow2.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/Squishy_brain/Bronze%20Bow%20Archery/Kaylasbow1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/Squishy_brain/Bronze%20Bow%20Archery/Kaylasbow4.jpg)
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Welcome John, great to see ya here...great place and tons of great Bowyers! You'll feel right at home...
See ya this weekend.
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Ya welcome! Look forward to seeing some of your bows and any old bow porn you may have ;D
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I met you last year at Elm Hall. You and your wife were the only ones in our group with self bows. She was kind enough to take her shoes off and gather all our arrows on the island shot. Nice to see you here now John. Im sure we will run into each other again soon! Welcome
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welcome, and you built a fine lookin bow that time.
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Here's picture proof of the incident Pearl speaks of:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/Squishy_brain/40084_421039363455_500603455_4989132_567840_n1.jpg)
I made her a bow and now she comes to most of the shoots with me. I'm such a blessed man!
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Welcome John, that's a really nice looking bow. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your work here.
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Thanks, Gordon. I've learned a lot by studying your posts and pictures. That bow was a quickie, so I'm not perfectly satisfied with the tiller. As far as the handle, I didn't get it quite right, but the next time it will be easier. I've learned a lot. I'll be posting more soon! :)
~John
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Oh I think the tiller looks just fine also nice over lays.
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Welcome Jon,Great looking bow, I remember seeing yall at Elm hall also.I love that shot across the little river. :)
Pappy
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All around nice bow, I think the tiller looks good! ;D
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very nice bow. and welcome.
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A welcome from me over here in Wales UK, looks like you're making some fine bows, Bamboo backed ipe..... my favorite combination. Wouldnt mind to try some masaranduba but havent come accross any yet. Do you think it is better or worse than ipe/
Dave
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welcome John, nice bow.
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Hi, John! Welcome! THose are fine bows. :) Jawge
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Hey John,welcome.That's a fine lookin' bow too. God Bless
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Thanks for the warm welcome! Thanks also for the compliments. It was worth all the time just to see the look on her face when she pulled it out of the sock! She's not used to the extra length and the skinnier shelf, but her first shot on the course killed a baboon. I'm just now getting back from Compton. Heck of a fine shoot!
@Pappy: Yes, I remember you and all the other Southern Boys staying down in the holler at Elm Hall. We'll have to chat more this time. To be honest, though, I think people remember me more for my hot archer wife. ;D
@Dragonman: I've only completed 2 BBIs and 3BBMs so I don't have a ton of data about Ipe vs. Massaranduba. I don't see any difference in performance or string follow between the two, but Massaranduba is by FAR my favorite to work with. You've probably noticed all the little slivers you have in your hands after working Ipe. Massaranduba doesn't do that. Ipe splinters with a rasp, but M's work-ability is more like Osage. Ipe drives my sinuses nuts but M. doesn't half as much. You might be able to find it called "Brazilian Redwood", "Beefwood", or "Bulletwood." I love the looks of Bamboo-backed Osage, but I don't think it takes the same amount of stress as either of these tropical woods.
I look forward to posting more soon!
~John
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Here are some "action shots" from today.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/Squishy_brain/256638_1606460700574_1807867923_1029875_733124_o-1.jpg)
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Welcome John ! Good looking bows,archer wife and action shots. Looks like you are living well. Look forward to more of your posts. ' Frank
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Welcome to PA John. Looking forward to seeing more of your goodies. That is a sweet looking bow. 8)
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I recognize that I am extremely blessed and I'm looking forward to sharing more with you guys, as "iron sharpens iron." Got a really nice BBM that I'm looking forward to showing you guys as soon as the finish dries.
John
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Look forward to it! ;D
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Welcome to PA and what excellent work! :o