Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: adb on November 24, 2012, 04:01:19 pm
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I posted these arrows a couple days ago... and here's the bow that goes with them. Here yah go Cam... I finally got off my arse and took some pics!... ;D
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I dont see the bow???
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Gimme a sec!! I was just posting when your reply messed me up!! :( :(
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OK... here we go... maple backed ipe pyramid bow. 68" ntn, 74#@28". 1.5" wide at the fades, tapering to 3/8" nocks. Bulbous handle. The handle looked so nice, I didn't want to cover it up! Kinda like chocolate & vanilla ice cream! So, I inlaid a round maple arrow pass, and this bow will be shot off the fist.
This bow was made for a friend of ours who helped us build our cabin. At 74#, I'm not sure what he's going to do with it... shoot elephants maybe??
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Aaargh... I'm having trouble posting the rest of the pics! I'll try again in a bit.
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Another try... the money shot, of course.
It seems my lips disappear when I'm drawing the heavier bows!! ;D ;D
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WOW! gorgeous!
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wasnt me this time.....I was eager to see the bow..
A very nice looking bow, nice contrasting wood colours.....strong bow!!!
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Realy love those color contrasts. Tiller looks spot on.
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For such a heavy, short, flatbow it only took 1" of set. Ipe is such good belly wood... I love it. Just a couple more pics of the nocks and brace profile.
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All I can say about this one is SMOOTH!! Great job, Adam!! 8)
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Thanks, Kenny! This one shoots good and hard, as one might expect at 74#. Not a target bow, however! I tried to talk my friend out of such a heavy bow, but he was adamant. Go figure.
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That's a "pretty" mean bow ;)
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First. Those arrows are incredible. All I could think of is "those must have taken a long time" and "sweeeeet!".
When I saw the bow the first thing that came to my mind was "WOW". I'm in awe. Such incredible work. Very well done. I love the contrast. NICE BOW!
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For all you mass theory buffs... this bow weighs 640 grams.
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nice contrast 8)
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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.
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Hey, that's really nice. The maple/ipe combination sure is pretty. Nice job.
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Like Lesken said, that looks smooth. I bet it hits hard too.
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Very nice. Great colors
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That's another great looking bow. The colors are a nice combo. Again, excellent craftsmanship. Well done.
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The color contrast in the wood is beautiful,bet its a nice shootin bow as well.
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Just awesome.
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Looks great! Where did you find maple with straight enough grain for the back? Quarter sawn, or flat?
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What's the thickness of the limbs (depth) to get that draw weight?
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sweet mother of pearl. excellent. Can it get any better?
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That's a beauty of a beast. :)
Greg
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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.
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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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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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Bit heavy for me for a target style bow, or an everyday shooter. I don't even go that high for hunting weight. I find 50-55# is plenty, and I'm way more accurate. Not sure what my buddy wants to do with it... like I said, maybe he wants to go elephant hunting!