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Title: bamboo backed longbow
Post by: Tillrn on November 14, 2009, 05:23:00 PM

http://s785.photobucket.com/albums/yy137/tillrn/?action=view¤t=DSCF1189.jpg

this is my new bamboo backed hickory longbow. its 60 pounds and 70'' nock to nock. I couldn't figure out how to post the pictures so here is the link let me know what you guys think.

Title: Re: bamboo backed longbow
Post by: Tillrn on November 14, 2009, 05:24:00 PM

http://s785.photobucket.com/albums/yy137/tillrn/?action=view¤t=DSCF1207.jpg

Title: Re: bamboo backed longbow
Post by: Dano on November 14, 2009, 05:35:00 PM

Great lookin bow. Look to the left of your picture in photobucket, there's a box that says share this image, you can copy and paste the IMG CODE to your reply here.
(http://i785.photobucket.com/albums/yy137/tillrn/DSCF1207.jpg)
(http://i785.photobucket.com/albums/yy137/tillrn/DSCF1204.jpg)
(http://i785.photobucket.com/albums/yy137/tillrn/DSCF1203.jpg)
(http://i785.photobucket.com/albums/yy137/tillrn/DSCF1189.jpg)

Title: Re: bamboo backed longbow
Post by: Tillrn on November 14, 2009, 05:36:00 PM

wow thanks dano

Title: Re: bamboo backed longbow
Post by: Innocente on November 14, 2009, 07:04:00 PM

hey nice work man! your build has inspired me to try a hickory!

Title: Re: bamboo backed longbow
Post by: Ricker on November 14, 2009, 07:05:00 PM

boy-o-boy...ya did a fine job! Sure do like that unstrung profile.
Looks like you have a youngster, are they wanting to shoot too??

Title: Re: bamboo backed longbow
Post by: Tillrn on November 14, 2009, 08:10:00 PM

i'll make a shooter out of him soon he is only 2 now

Title: Re: bamboo backed longbow
Post by: Tillrn on November 14, 2009, 08:19:00 PM

my next one i want to do a bamboo backed ipe i just found me a good source of ipe :)

Title: Re: bamboo backed longbow
Post by: Stiks-n-Strings on November 15, 2009, 10:12:00 AM

let us know how the Ipe turns out.

Title: Re: bamboo backed longbow
Post by: Aeronut on November 15, 2009, 10:41:00 AM

Good looking bow! Nice work.

Dennis

Title: Re: bamboo backed longbow
Post by: Tillrn on November 16, 2009, 08:45:00 PM

thanks guys i'll post pics of the ipe someday when i get that done

Title: Re: bamboo backed longbow
Post by: Thumper Dunker on November 16, 2009, 10:14:00 PM

Real nice. I like the color and shape.

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