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Title: A new BBI
Post by: knightd on August 31, 2008, 03:19:46 pm

Just finished this one the other day It is bamboo backed Ipe and its 62" ntn50#at29" 1 1/8" at fades to mid limb or so tips are 3/8".. and the handle is Osage,Purple hart and cocobolo limb tip over lays are Osage. Right after unstringing it it has 2" reflex after siting it goes to 2 1/2" of reflex shot it thru the crono at 10 grains per pound and drawing it to 29" it was a very respectful average of 179fps..
David
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Title: Re: A new BBI
Post by: Badger on August 31, 2008, 06:06:33 pm

Good job Knighted, with fast flight string and a machine release you might pick up another 10 fps which would put you right up there with the high dollar modern bows. Steve

Title: Re: A new BBI
Post by: knightd on August 31, 2008, 06:16:31 pm

Thanks Badger.. This bow started out at 1 3/4" of reflex but I left the core thick when I glued it up so as I tillered it out It gained reflex.. I think I'm going to leave them thick more often. ;D. The guy at my local archery shop was impressed to say the least..When I get a chance I'm going to build him one and try and convert him from his fib@#$ass ways.. ;D

Title: Re: A new BBI
Post by: Pat B on August 31, 2008, 06:22:17 pm

Another nice bow David. You are sure cranking them out these days.  ;)    Pat

Title: Re: A new BBI
Post by: knightd on August 31, 2008, 06:26:32 pm

Thanks pat.. I just cant seem to stop.. When it rained for 4 days in a row I was going thru withdrawls..lol..
David

Title: Re: A new BBI
Post by: Dano on August 31, 2008, 06:27:22 pm

Another fine lookin bow David.

Title: Re: A new BBI
Post by: knightd on August 31, 2008, 11:26:50 pm

Thanks dano.. I need to really sit down and start concentrating on finding a blend of these designs to get one design that lends its self to all the aspects of what I'm looking for out of the Ipe. But it just seems like a daunting but fun challenge!!!
 Maby I should take Badgers suggestion and get me a machine that would measure hand shock and have a mechanical release so I could compare all of these bows and compute what I need to know
NAA!! that would take all the fun out of it!!

Title: Re: A new BBI
Post by: Badbill on September 01, 2008, 12:31:39 am

Real nice bow, again. ;)

Title: Re: A new BBI
Post by: DanaM on September 01, 2008, 07:09:40 am

Beautiful bow knight has a great tiller also :)

Title: Re: A new BBI
Post by: cracker on September 01, 2008, 10:20:19 am

Great looking bow sir.R.C.

Title: Re: A new BBI
Post by: knightd on September 01, 2008, 09:02:02 pm

Thanks guy's I have been workoing on a couple self bows the last day or so..But got steam them both a little so maby while I let them sit after steaming I can build a BBO or HBO..

David

Title: Re: A new BBI
Post by: ricktrojanowski on September 01, 2008, 09:26:50 pm

David - Another beauty, 179 is wicked fast!  You're gonna be responsible for a ipe shortage the way you crank those bows out. ;D

Title: Re: A new BBI
Post by: Jesse on September 01, 2008, 09:38:03 pm

 :o Looks great. I gotta make another rocket launcher like that. That handle looks real nice too.
          Jesse

Title: Re: A new BBI
Post by: knightd on September 01, 2008, 10:37:33 pm

Thanks Rick and Jesse..  Rick don't say that!!! :o I would have to check in at the half way house..

David

Title: Re: A new BBI
Post by: cowboy on September 01, 2008, 10:43:29 pm

Another fine weapon Dave, you've really got it going on. I just got me another can of Urac, going to try it again :).

Title: Re: A new BBI
Post by: Pappy on September 02, 2008, 06:06:21 am

Beautiful bow David,very nice job. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: A new BBI
Post by: knightd on September 02, 2008, 12:38:01 pm

Thank's Guy's...
 cowboy.. you just got to love urac !! Ive tried a bunch of glues and for the money you cant beat urac.. The working time isn't a problem either you can use less hardener and get the working time up allot!!!Looking forward to seeing what you build.. So far everthing Ive seen of yours is just works of art!!

David

Title: Re: A new BBI
Post by: OldBow on September 02, 2008, 12:45:22 pm

A great first entry for September's laminate bows. Bookmarked, too.