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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Marc St Louis on May 22, 2019, 04:12:00 pm

Title: Bamboo backed Ipe
Post by: Marc St Louis on May 22, 2019, 04:12:00 pm
This is a Bamboo backed Ipe, not something I have used very often, and it's another bow I started a year ago then put aside, had this one pretty well tillered out.  I pulled it down from the rack it was in a couple months ago and finished it up a few weeks ago.  It's 62" long overall and pulls 55# @ 28".  It has kept 50% of the reflex I glued in.  I shot it quite a bit after I finished it and it is fast, for an RD bow.  I kind of like this one

Here's a few pics

(https://i.imgur.com/zw1SIud.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/W8R17EP.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/KUwSTZE.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/thpKWEz.jpg)
Title: Re: Bamboo backed Ipe
Post by: sleek on May 22, 2019, 04:42:41 pm
Marc, that is fantastic. 
Title: Re: Bamboo backed Ipe
Post by: upstatenybowyer on May 22, 2019, 04:52:32 pm
Now that's a bow. It's stunningly beautiful Marc. It sure does look fast, and that bend!!!
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Post by: bushboy on May 22, 2019, 06:51:51 pm
Very nice as always !what did you use for the green ?I have a hard time getting anykind of dy to obsorb with bamboo.thxs
Title: Re: Bamboo backed Ipe
Post by: DC on May 22, 2019, 07:06:41 pm
Very nice Marc :D another one for me to study ;)
Title: Re: Bamboo backed Ipe
Post by: bjrogg on May 22, 2019, 07:32:01 pm
I like it to Marc. Such a beautiful bend. You really really do an awesome job tillering a bow.
Bjrogg
Title: Re: Bamboo backed Ipe
Post by: MattZA on May 22, 2019, 10:00:35 pm
Truly gorgeous, Marc. I always enjoy looking at your work.

Wish I lived in the US so I could simply look at one of your bows with my own eyes - never mind shooting one.
Title: Re: Bamboo backed Ipe
Post by: Woodely on May 22, 2019, 11:05:13 pm
Wow 55# ya didn't wreck your shoulder did you...
Title: Re: Bamboo backed Ipe
Post by: simk on May 23, 2019, 12:05:20 am
Big Fish  )F(
Title: Re: Bamboo backed Ipe
Post by: Del the cat on May 23, 2019, 12:29:13 am
Sweet really pretty bow. :)
I just made a Boo/Yew Ipe 50# ELB, I was surprised it took more set than a V similar Boo Yew both made for a flight shoot so I could choose the best one to take.... the boo Yew was best which surprised me  :o
Del
Title: Re: Bamboo backed Ipe
Post by: Pappy on May 23, 2019, 04:29:19 am
Beautiful bow Marc. :)
 Pappy
Title: Re: Bamboo backed Ipe
Post by: leonwood on May 23, 2019, 05:02:17 am
Beautiful bow and I bet it is fast. In my opinion ipe and good boo are a great combination. BB/ipe rd's are always my fastest bows
Title: Re: Bamboo backed Ipe
Post by: Marc St Louis on May 23, 2019, 05:27:08 am
Thanks guys

The one thing I like about the dense tropicals is their resistance to moisture.  They are not bothered by rain
Title: Re: Bamboo backed Ipe
Post by: osage outlaw on May 23, 2019, 07:33:59 am
Very nice!
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Post by: Sagebrush on May 23, 2019, 07:35:04 am
 Some bows just look fast. That looks like a burner.
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Post by: Selfbowman on May 23, 2019, 08:02:47 am
Marc that's another fine bow.  Arvin
Title: Re: Bamboo backed Ipe
Post by: SLIMBOB on May 23, 2019, 08:03:01 am
Really, very nice!
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Post by: Bob Barnes on May 23, 2019, 09:12:51 am
It looks like it would be a pleasure to shoot... very nice Marc.   :OK
Title: Re: Bamboo backed Ipe
Post by: bradsmith2010 on May 23, 2019, 02:11:00 pm
very nice,, congrats on that one, what a beauty, (SH)
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Post by: silent sniper on May 24, 2019, 09:35:40 am
That is a beauty Marc!
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Post by: Bryce on May 24, 2019, 11:54:35 am
Still one of my favorite wood combos. Such a hard hitting pair.
Title: Re: Bamboo backed Ipe
Post by: Marc St Louis on May 24, 2019, 12:53:59 pm
Thanks again guys

As to the green.  I used an aniline dye

Even if you lived in the US Matt you wouldn't be able to look at my bows since I don't live there.

Yes I'm still able to pull back a few Lbs
Title: Re: Bamboo backed Ipe
Post by: simson on May 26, 2019, 09:41:05 am
Fantastic work, sweet profiles and nice finish.
Only thing I would have made different is the color of the handle leather, but that's just me ...
Title: Re: Bamboo backed Ipe
Post by: druid on May 26, 2019, 10:43:15 am
Great bow Marc. I use your bows as tillering lessons for myself. Thank you for posting them!
Title: Re: Bamboo backed Ipe
Post by: Marc St Louis on May 26, 2019, 12:43:28 pm
Thanks guys

Yes I guess just you Simson  :)
Title: Re: Bamboo backed Ipe
Post by: Stixnstones on May 26, 2019, 03:59:25 pm
Love everything about it... beautiful work as always
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Post by: bjrogg on June 02, 2019, 07:25:18 am
Great bow Marc. I use your bows as tillering lessons for myself. Thank you for posting them!

What Druid said Marc. They always look perfect. I don't think I could draw a picture of one better. Just beautiful profiles as always.
Bjrogg
Title: Re: Bamboo backed Ipe
Post by: Philipp A on June 03, 2019, 05:11:22 pm
great looking bow Marc!
Title: Re: Bamboo backed Ipe
Post by: Marc St Louis on June 04, 2019, 01:27:09 pm
Thanks guys
Title: Re: Bamboo backed Ipe
Post by: Badger on June 05, 2019, 08:50:31 pm
  Nice one Mark!
Title: Re: Bamboo backed Ipe
Post by: Sidewinder on June 09, 2019, 09:27:21 pm
Wow Marc. Can't say anything everyone else hasn't said already other than Wow.