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Bamboo Hickory R/D Dec 10, 2006 11:35:16 GMT -5

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Post by smj on Dec 10, 2006 11:35:16 GMT -5

I finished another bow and thought I might post a couple of pics for review, see what you guys think. The last time I checked, it was 50 pounds at 26 inches - my scale stops at 50. It is 68 inches nock to nock, and seems to shoot rather nice! Low hand shock, good groups at 15 yards in the back yard.

See what you think -

My next will be an Epe/Bamboo, or an epe/hickory/maple, or an epe/actionboo/hickory... Maybe I'll do all three!

"So long as the new moon returns in heaven a bent, beautiful bow, so long will the fascination of archery keep hold of the hearts of men." Start of chapter 2,Marurice Thompson, 1878, The Witchery of Archery

smj Forum Guide Traditional Council Posts: 1,819	Bamboo Hickory R/D Dec 10, 2006 11:40:13 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by smj on Dec 10, 2006 11:40:13 GMT -5 By the way, the backing is bamboo, belly is hickory, grip is white oak, black walnut, with a bit of pauduk on the grip and a dab of zebra wood above the shelf. Tips have a dab of white oak on them.
	"So long as the new moon returns in heaven a bent, beautiful bow, so long will the fascination of archery keep hold of the hearts of men." Start of chapter 2,Marurice Thompson, 1878, The Witchery of Archery

BT Site Guru Posts: 18,128	Bamboo Hickory R/D Dec 10, 2006 17:48:24 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by BT on Dec 10, 2006 17:48:24 GMT -5 I like the Bamboo face and the Hickory handle Very nice! What is the sealer

smj Forum Guide Traditional Council Posts: 1,819	Bamboo Hickory R/D Dec 10, 2006 19:32:08 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by smj on Dec 10, 2006 19:32:08 GMT -5 It is sealed with 3 coats of Tru-Oil gun stock finish.
	"So long as the new moon returns in heaven a bent, beautiful bow, so long will the fascination of archery keep hold of the hearts of men." Start of chapter 2,Marurice Thompson, 1878, The Witchery of Archery

FlyinCedar Junior Member Takin a break on patrol Posts: 280	Bamboo Hickory R/D Dec 10, 2006 23:21:30 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by FlyinCedar on Dec 10, 2006 23:21:30 GMT -5 Very Nice!!!
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red Forum Guide Posts: 1,501	Bamboo Hickory R/D Aug 2, 2007 21:17:54 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by red on Aug 2, 2007 21:17:54 GMT -5 Sweet... Nice craftsmanship....I like the blend of woods.
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Coca Cola Board Regular Formerly, upthere. Posts: 406	Bamboo Hickory R/D Aug 2, 2007 21:40:10 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Coca Cola on Aug 2, 2007 21:40:10 GMT -5 I am jealous. Nice work. I wish the bows im turning out looked that good
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easternhunter Board Regular Posts: 411	Bamboo Hickory R/D Aug 2, 2007 22:41:02 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by easternhunter on Aug 2, 2007 22:41:02 GMT -5 SMJ, that is one nice bow ! The riser appears to be nicely figured...is that the B. walnut I see there?

BT Site Guru Posts: 18,128	Bamboo Hickory R/D Aug 3, 2007 16:47:56 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by BT on Aug 3, 2007 16:47:56 GMT -5 Just a beauty! Are you guessing perhaps 60# @ 28"?

smj Forum Guide Traditional Council Posts: 1,819	Bamboo Hickory R/D Aug 3, 2007 19:46:14 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by smj on Aug 3, 2007 19:46:14 GMT -5 Yeah, walnut - but cut from a knot on the tree. Makes for all the twisty grain. In the middle is, believe it or not, a thin layer of white oak. I think this bow came in around 54 pounds at 28 inches once it was shot in.
	"So long as the new moon returns in heaven a bent, beautiful bow, so long will the fascination of archery keep hold of the hearts of men." Start of chapter 2,Marurice Thompson, 1878, The Witchery of Archery

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Post by BT on Dec 10, 2006 17:48:24 GMT -5

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