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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: akbowman on July 05, 2008, 02:59:16 pm

Title: 4th Bow 1st Tri-lam
Post by: akbowman on July 05, 2008, 02:59:16 pm

For Christmas this last year my brother-in-law gave me two gifts. One was a Hickory self bow that he made, and the other was an introduction to bowyery which has become more of an obsession than a hobby. I am truley greatful for both. For the past several years I have been trying to persude my brother-in-law in to joining me for my other obsession which is elk hunting in Idaho, this year we finally are going to make that hunt. I made this bow for him to repay him for the great gifts. While building it I kept day dreaming of elk hunting and a special place where many an elk bugle has been heard, "Long Canyon" I cant wait to take my brother-in-law up that canyon with this bow.
This bow was a challenge for me to say the least. Its bow number #4 for me, but other than a simple hickory backed maple, its the only one ive made that was laminated at all. I learned some good lessons in patience. It is Bamboo backed, Bubinga core, and Maple belly. Tips are fossilised Mastadon tusk ivory. It is 66" KNK.  55# at 28". Hope you enjoy, i certainly enjoyed building it.

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Title: Re: 4th Bow 1st Tri-lam
Post by: akbowman on July 05, 2008, 03:00:48 pm

Bonus Picture.

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Title: Re: 4th Bow 1st Tri-lam
Post by: bowmunky13 on July 05, 2008, 03:02:22 pm

this is a beautiful bow... good luck and straight shooting to the both of you .....

Title: Re: 4th Bow 1st Tri-lam
Post by: Justin Snyder on July 05, 2008, 03:05:25 pm

Great looking bow there buddy. I'm sure it will be as incredible of a hunt as you anticipate.  Its great that you can share this with your family, even if it is  a brother in law.  ;D Justin

Title: Re: 4th Bow 1st Tri-lam
Post by: akbowman on July 05, 2008, 03:08:56 pm

Thanks Justin, Im hoping that one of these days ill be tromping around flat top chasing mulies with one of my bows. Cheers

Title: Re: 4th Bow 1st Tri-lam
Post by: Phillip K on July 05, 2008, 03:16:31 pm

I like yer Handle design and the tree's,Ivory is great to work with.I got some Piano Key Venners I was thinkin of laminating just not sure what glue to use, got a clue?  This is better than watching New yankee work shop,of coarse I don't watch TV anymore. O:)

Title: Re: 4th Bow 1st Tri-lam
Post by: akbowman on July 05, 2008, 03:28:34 pm

Phiilip, I used Tite bond and roughed up the glue side of the ivory with 60 grit sand paper. Seems to be permanent. Ill let you know if they fly off.

Title: Re: 4th Bow 1st Tri-lam
Post by: Ryano on July 05, 2008, 06:26:57 pm

Nice Job!  ;D

Title: Re: 4th Bow 1st Tri-lam
Post by: DanaM on July 06, 2008, 08:08:34 am

Man thats a sweet looking bow and the gesture is grand. I love to make stuff for others
the smile on their face is always great.

Title: Re: 4th Bow 1st Tri-lam
Post by: Pappy on July 07, 2008, 07:19:55 am

Pretty bow,nice job on that one. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: 4th Bow 1st Tri-lam
Post by: Hillbilly on July 07, 2008, 07:39:58 am

Sweet looking bow.

Title: Re: 4th Bow 1st Tri-lam
Post by: OldBow on July 07, 2008, 12:27:52 pm

You have made a really fine laminate bow. Bookmarked for July, too!
Cool arrow shot.
Sheesh - your weather looks like Juneau where my brother lives.  Guess I'll have to endure it in August when I fish for silvers off his boat on the back side of Admiralty Island