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Title: My Bubinga Eagle
Post by: Al Dean on April 12, 2013, 03:58:00 PM
Been in a bubinga mood for awhile.  What a terrific wood.  Here's my latest I just finished.  It's a 68" take down D strung profile.  I call it my Bubinga Eagle.  It was a little heavy so I took my file and trapped the limbs.  First try at trapping and I think it worked great.  Made my weight anyway.
   (http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg175/aldean_photos/bubingaeagle010_zps23522db0.jpg) (http://s248.photobucket.com/user/aldean_photos/media/bubingaeagle010_zps23522db0.jpg.html)
   (http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg175/aldean_photos/bubingaeagle007_zps4bb600a2.jpg) (http://s248.photobucket.com/user/aldean_photos/media/bubingaeagle007_zps4bb600a2.jpg.html)
   (http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg175/aldean_photos/bubingaeagle004_zps818564fd.jpg) (http://s248.photobucket.com/user/aldean_photos/media/bubingaeagle004_zps818564fd.jpg.html)
   (http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg175/aldean_photos/bubingaeagle003_zpsdbe121e6.jpg) (http://s248.photobucket.com/user/aldean_photos/media/bubingaeagle003_zpsdbe121e6.jpg.html)
   (http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg175/aldean_photos/bubingaeagle002_zps3f49fe42.jpg) (http://s248.photobucket.com/user/aldean_photos/media/bubingaeagle002_zps3f49fe42.jpg.html)
Maple high lights in the riser and maple core on limbs.
Title: Re: My Bubinga Eagle
Post by: Trux Turning on April 12, 2013, 04:09:00 PM
That's some nice looking bubinga- got to love that stuff. Great job on the bow!!
Title: Re: My Bubinga Eagle
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 12, 2013, 04:16:00 PM
Very sweet bow.
Title: Re: My Bubinga Eagle
Post by: Dan Landis on April 12, 2013, 04:23:00 PM
Nice looking bow Al!!!!
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Post by: SportHunter on April 12, 2013, 05:06:00 PM
Sharp bow Al, nice tiller as well.
Title: Re: My Bubinga Eagle
Post by: Igor on April 12, 2013, 06:21:00 PM
Very nice....really like the sleek lines!


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Glenn
Title: Re: My Bubinga Eagle
Post by: Sharp Shooter on April 12, 2013, 06:27:00 PM
Very Nice!! Tony
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Post by: kennym on April 12, 2013, 06:42:00 PM
Great job Al!!  :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: My Bubinga Eagle
Post by: heartlandbowyer on April 12, 2013, 06:50:00 PM
Nice bow Al, I really like Bubinga too. So which one ya gonna shoot at the string shoot next weekend?   :dunno:    :dunno:    
Hope to see ya there.

Cory
Title: Re: My Bubinga Eagle
Post by: Al Dean on April 12, 2013, 07:11:00 PM
I'll probably shoot this one.  It seems to shoot real nice.  My recurve is a bit heavy for a shoot and I am reworking the riser a bit to see if I can make it point better.  Although my pma wider is an absolute tack driver.
Title: Re: My Bubinga Eagle
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 12, 2013, 07:15:00 PM
Al, tell us the story behind the burn ring on the table? LOL Wasn't bow related was it?
Title: Re: My Bubinga Eagle
Post by: L82HUNT on April 12, 2013, 07:24:00 PM
Nice
Title: Re: My Bubinga Eagle
Post by: Al Dean on April 12, 2013, 07:28:00 PM
That table is 17 years old and I admit I have abused it some.  I honestly don't remember what the burn ring is but I am sure I was immpressed with myself when I did it.
Title: Re: My Bubinga Eagle
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 12, 2013, 07:29:00 PM
LMAO, Ok
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Post by: red hill on April 12, 2013, 11:35:00 PM
Very sweet bow, indeed! I like the straight riser, Al.
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Post by: bjansen on April 13, 2013, 07:24:00 AM
Very nice.  Simple, sleek and nice mild profile.  I like it!
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Post by: Swissbow on April 13, 2013, 09:46:00 AM
Great job ! Like the clean lines, beautiful bow.

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Andy
Title: Re: My Bubinga Eagle
Post by: Sixby on April 20, 2013, 01:34:00 PM
Al, You did an awsome job on that bow. There is not one thing I do not like about it. You have a D and R that strings to a D. Simple but elegant lines,. Excellent wood and Excellent tiller. Its a killer IMHO.

God bless, Steve
Title: Re: My Bubinga Eagle
Post by: Al Dean on April 20, 2013, 04:38:00 PM
Thanks for all the nice comments.  There is something about the simplicity of the design and the simple beauty of the wood that I am so satisfied with.  And as a bonus it shoots just as good as it looks.  It is without a doubt my favorite design of the bows I have made.