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Title: Where is my Bow??
Post by: Trux Turning on July 11, 2011, 12:54:00 PM

I was asked this question a few weeks ago by my wife. This will be her first bow and try at shooting. She got to pick out what she wanted (white glass and a leopardwood riser) and needed a 20#@ 20"draw bow. This one is right there. I got the plans from Gregg (thanks Bud)- I still need to finish the tips and get some finish on it- here is a preview of it--
(http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll259/truxturning/misc/50srecurve009.jpg)
(http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll259/truxturning/misc/50srecurve013.jpg)
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(http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll259/truxturning/misc/50srecurve011.jpg)

Title: Re: Where is my Bow??
Post by: Zbearclaw on July 11, 2011, 01:11:00 PM

That wood is beautiful!

Title: Re: Where is my Bow??
Post by: fish n chicks on July 11, 2011, 01:41:00 PM

That's awesome Trux! She will be the envy of wherever she shoots.

How was that leopardwood to work with? I was considering using it as a backing to a board bow i'm starting soon. Either oak or cherry, leaning towards cherry. Whattya think of it?

Title: Re: Where is my Bow??
Post by: Trux Turning on July 11, 2011, 03:42:00 PM

QuoteHow was that leopardwood to work with? I was considering using it as a backing to a board bow i'm starting soon. Either oak or cherry, leaning towards cherry. Whattya think of it? [/QB]

I've never used it in the limbs- I think it would be too brittle- works great for risers, overlays etc. As a really thin lam it would probably work- it isn't bad to work with once the sharp edges are gone- up to that point I get alot of splinters.

Title: Re: Where is my Bow??
Post by: Hermann From Bavaria on July 11, 2011, 03:49:00 PM

What a bow, Trux! Impressive....

I used leopardwood/lacewood in my last take down in the limbs. it worked well under glass, but as backing on all-wooden-bows?? I dont think so..

Greets
Herm

Title: Re: Where is my Bow??
Post by: beetlebailey1977 on July 11, 2011, 05:04:00 PM

Looks very nice....I like the leopard wood.

Title: Re: Where is my Bow??
Post by: red hill on July 11, 2011, 05:17:00 PM

Nice lookin' little bow there, Trux! Now when it's finished wrap a matching lacy babydoll top up with it for a few more bonus points!!!LOL :bigsmyl:

Title: Re: Where is my Bow??
Post by: Dan Landis on July 11, 2011, 06:36:00 PM

Nice lookin bow Trux, she's a lucky woman for sure.

Red, I like the way you think.....Dan

Title: Re: Where is my Bow??
Post by: BenBow on July 11, 2011, 07:02:00 PM

Good looking bow but be careful of a reaction to that stuff. I had to wash out my whole shop because of the way it nailed me.

Title: Re: Where is my Bow??
Post by: Trux Turning on July 11, 2011, 08:28:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by red hill:
Nice lookin' little bow there, Trux! Now when it's finished wrap a matching lacy babydoll top up with it for a few more bonus points!!!LOL :bigsmyl:

Can't have to many points in the bank!! May have to try that-lol. ;)

Title: Re: Where is my Bow??
Post by: don s on July 11, 2011, 09:14:00 PM

thats awesome. i wish my wife would shoot with me. i always ask hoping she'll change her mind. she won't. your a lucky man and she is a lucky woman. have fun together. don

Title: Re: Where is my Bow??
Post by: GREG IN MALAD on July 12, 2011, 05:21:00 AM

I really like it! good job. The leopardwood is a good match with the white glass. I hope the design works well for you.

Title: Re: Where is my Bow??
Post by: matts2 on July 12, 2011, 09:41:00 AM

Great looking bow. Would like to hear some of the specs on the bow like length and stack.

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Post by: kennym on July 14, 2011, 09:31:00 PM

Great job Dave!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

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Post by: Bodork on July 14, 2011, 11:21:00 PM

Nice job! That bow has very nice lines.

Title: Re: Where is my Bow??
Post by: Trux Turning on July 17, 2011, 02:07:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by matts2:
Would like to hear some of the specs on the bow like length and stack.

Thanks for all the complements- got some finish on it today- the wife is glad she stuck with leopardwood for the riser with the white glass.
The bow ended up 20#'s@ 20", and 58" ntn. the stack was .040 glass, .095 .002 taper and a .060 parallel.
(http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll259/truxturning/misc/Nenas50sRecurve010.jpg)
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(http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll259/truxturning/misc/Nenas50sRecurve011.jpg)
(http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll259/truxturning/misc/Nenas50sRecurve015.jpg)

Title: Re: Where is my Bow??
Post by: kennym on July 17, 2011, 02:17:00 PM

Very sharp bow!! Many points made! LOL

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Post by: Swissbow on July 17, 2011, 02:29:00 PM

WOW ! I'm speechless. That riser is just unreal. Love the curvy lines, very nice.

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Andy

Title: Re: Where is my Bow??
Post by: Butch L on July 19, 2011, 12:00:00 AM

So, you make a bow and she's happy, and your off the hook. HMM- 27 years of full access to my wallet and all I needed to do was make a bow. At least it was only 27 years, oh well.

Truly- That is a fine looking bow, worthy of anyone from novice to pro, beautiful contrast from wood to glass. Congratulations for a fine looking Bow and congratulations to your wife for receiving a wonderful gift.

Butch L

Title: Re: Where is my Bow??
Post by: Glunt on July 19, 2011, 12:08:00 AM

Wow! For lack of a better adjective, that riser looks like its alive. Very nice!

Title: Re: Where is my Bow??
Post by: jess stuart on July 19, 2011, 10:41:00 PM

Gosh Dave that thing is beautiful to say the least. Love that leopardwood.

Title: Re: Where is my Bow??
Post by: Bone lake on July 24, 2011, 08:38:00 AM

Nice work Trux, as usual, that will definitely get you some points.

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