Bubinga

[longbow steve]

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Heres the latest one finished, 40#@28" for Regina Bohler of Sydney Bowmen

[otis.drum]

it beautiful. lots of D/R too.

is the riser bubinga? it has a beautiful colour and grain paturn.

[longbow steve]

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Thanks Otis, yes bubinga riser with quilted bubinga under clear glass

[longbow steve]

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[longbow steve]

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[longbow steve]

She shoots really well despite the above arrows being over spined (2016's)

[jape]

Very nice bow mate.

[pdccr]

Its a good looking bow

[longbow steve]

Thanks guys

[Steven J]

Beautiful work Steve.

I wish I could shoot like that.

Steve

(Hey, I kind of feel like I am congratulating myself saying that. Feels kind of strange )

[longbowinfected]

There you go.......too many Steves......it's now official.......they feel queer.

Kevin

[longbow steve]

Thanks Steven, no reason why you cant shoot like that .
Do you congratulate yourself when you make a nice bow
Steve

[longbow steve]

Strange, not queer Kevin! I ressemble that comment

Steve

[Gringa Bows]

nice bow again Steve,that bubinga is good looking timber...........Rod

[Alex]

Beautiful bow Steve.
I am presuming it is bamboo in the core.
Nice veneers as well.
Alex.

[longbow steve]

Thanks Rod and Alex, Yes the core is bamboo Steve

[Stephen Georgiou]

Very nice looking bow Steve.
Love the way you have the big curve on the shelf.
Love to see one in the flesh one day.
Are you going to the best of the best tournament in May at Wiseman's ferry?

[longbow steve]

Thanks Stephen, The radiused shelf gives a bit more clearance when you have a poor release . I will be at Wisemans Ferry for the shoot, I take it you will be coming ? Try to get to the Gathering aswell, it is shaping up to be a big one. Steve

[Stephen Georgiou]

I'll be there with bells on!
I went to the LB100 down here at Lilydale and if it is any indication of what to expect it will be fantastic.
I have never competed in a true traditional event and I am looking forward to the flu flu and moving target comps. I do this on my own at the moment and just love it.
So I guess I'll see you there.
Oh and by the way you can call me Steve.

[longbowinfected]

Another Steve.

It will be great to meet you at Wiseman's and/or see you at the Gathering....the atmosphere at these trad events is great.


Kevin

[longbow steve]

Ok Steve , The first Gathering I went to was fantastic, the generosity of Trad folk is amazing both in advice and material sense.
I was inspired when I saw the craftsmanship that some are capable of.
With regards to moving targets, I cant seem to hit them and the only place i get to practice them is at the shoot .
Steve

[Jeffro]

Looks very nice Steve is it heavier than normal with bubinga?
I might have to get you to make me one with burdekin plum one day

[longbow steve]

Hey Jeff, It does have a nice weight compared to the Zebrano and picked up 3 fps due to the riser stiffness??
MMM I would love to have some Burdekin plum to try . Steve

[Jeffro]

Hey Jeff, It does have a nice weight compared to the Zebrano and picked up 3 fps due to the riser stiffness??
MMM I would love to have some Burdekin plum to try . Steve

where do you get the stuff Steve ?
I just did a quick search but could not find anything online about buying it.

[Gringa Bows]

the B.plum i have i got from a local wood turner so you might be able to get some from one of your local turners............Rod

[longbow steve]

Hi Jeff, I believe B. Plum is a relatively small tree and not a commercially available timber so one would have to cut their own or know someone who has? It is a QLD species so I dont fancy our chances . Steve