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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: bubby on July 16, 2018, 11:12:01 pm

Title: Maple ipe
Post by: bubby on July 16, 2018, 11:12:01 pm

This a ipe maple bow built with some billets I got from the drummer boy, he even cut the splices and a perfect fit by the way😉. I ripped the maple and just made a but joint at the grip on it. Added some gonco alves in the handle area and in the glued on statics with Osage tip overlays , that's ipe on the back of the bow as well. 62" ttt I think and around #60 @28". D-97 ten strand string double served

Title: Re: Maple ipe
Post by: bubby on July 16, 2018, 11:13:54 pm

More pics, finish is spray can clear and then a beeswax blend . full draw to come soon

Title: Re: Maple ipe
Post by: dmc on July 16, 2018, 11:50:40 pm

I've always liked your bows bubby, and I'm really liking your ipe! Ipe just has a nice contrast with white wood. I have ipe bows backed with hickory, white oak and one with maple. Each of the ipe bows as well have a different color to them, which definitely makes each one unique.
Great looking bow and keep them coming! Dave

Title: Re: Maple ipe
Post by: chamookman on July 17, 2018, 02:30:53 am

That's a looker Bub  :OK ! Bob

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Post by: bitterman on July 17, 2018, 05:57:44 am

Wow really nice!

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Post by: Danzn Bar on July 17, 2018, 06:08:58 am

Wow amazing work.   But those static tips..... :o
DBar

Title: Re: Maple ipe
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on July 17, 2018, 06:12:38 am

Glad you found some use for those billets. That ipe is at least 10 years old. Its left overs from a deck project. It has made several bows and all have survived, don't screw that up! Wish I had more stashed away.

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Post by: Bayou Ben on July 17, 2018, 07:43:07 am

Looks very nice Bubby!  Waiting to see how those statics look at full draw... (-P

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Post by: burtonridr on July 17, 2018, 08:11:22 am

CRAP that's a good lookin bow! Nice work  :OK

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Post by: Pat B on July 17, 2018, 09:01:17 am

Very nice bow, bubby.   :OK

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Post by: DC on July 17, 2018, 09:01:39 am

Beautiful bow Bubby. Well done

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Post by: Stixnstones on July 17, 2018, 11:16:11 am

Wow! That blew my hat in the creek, beautiful bow bub

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Post by: leonwood on July 17, 2018, 12:41:14 pm

Nice bow! That’s a pretty creative glue up with those billets and statics!

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Post by: Rākau on July 17, 2018, 02:36:14 pm

What a beauty! Adding to my inspiration folder for sure!

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Post by: BowEd on July 17, 2018, 03:22:13 pm

Beautiful bow bub.Well done.A good example of a glued on static recurve also.

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Post by: paulsemp on July 17, 2018, 03:45:56 pm

Looking good! Love the color contrast.

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Post by: Trapper Rob on July 17, 2018, 06:09:24 pm

Beautiful looking bow Bubby.

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Post by: upstatenybowyer on July 17, 2018, 06:47:01 pm

It's a beautiful bow, and those tips are top notch.  )P(

Title: Re: Maple ipe
Post by: rps3 on July 18, 2018, 04:27:56 am

Lots to admire right there. Looks like it doesn't take much ipe to make a bow. 10 strands of d 97 is my go to string also, but I never tried double serving.

Title: Re: Maple ipe
Post by: Aaron H on July 18, 2018, 05:18:40 am

Another slick looking lam Bub

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Post by: bjrogg on July 18, 2018, 05:45:02 am

Nice bow bubby and really nice combination of wood to.
Bjrogg

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Post by: silent sniper on July 18, 2018, 10:49:20 am

Great execution all around on a beautiful laminated static recurve! SS

Title: Re: Maple ipe
Post by: bubby on July 18, 2018, 06:52:11 pm

I want to thank all you fellas for the comments, it's been really hot here, like over 105, 110 today. I'll get a full draw if it cools down

Title: Re: Maple ipe
Post by: Marc St Louis on July 19, 2018, 06:06:25 am

Very nice bow.  Ipe makes a great wet weather bow

Title: Re: Maple ipe
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on July 19, 2018, 06:19:11 am

I have a friend who made a boo backed ipe many years ago. He never sealed it with anything and never had a problem.