new bow

[ichiban]

hey all i have a new bow!!!! its 70" tip 2 tip and draws 50lbs at 28", as im sure u all know i have built many bows in the english style, but this 1 i get to keep! ok anyway hickory back, spotted gum core, and a boo belly which i tempered. the handle and tips are of purple heart. the interesting thing about this bow is that the hardwoods take up less than a third of the limbs depth for the most part, its a hair less than 1" wide at its widest and its just unbraced set is only 2" and resting set is 1", i think that the tempering of the bamboo is responsable for its low set (low, under the circumstances). ill post pics when i have a chance.

Dave

[Blinkybill]

Sounds exciting!!

[ichiban]

sorry about the delay on this one guys, i thought i would let you know the boo belly still hasnt taken any more set i just cant get over a boo belly elb, 1" wide hasnt taken more set than that

[ichiban]

ok guys here she is hope u like

[pdccr]

Very nice, Can we see a pic of it braced or strung?

[Gringa Bows]

lookin good mate.....................Rod

[Stickbow Hunter]

I'm glad it worked out so well Dave.

Jeff

[ichiban]

thanks fo the kind words, i thought i had stumbled onto something clever with thempering the bamboo, then i got to thinking about the japanese yumi, oh well its not origianal but its still good.

[ichiban]

well heres another pic, note my purty new arows in the back, on sunday ill be shooting her in an IKAC (those in the know will know what that is) cant wate!!

[pdccr]

Looking good