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Title: BBI Bomb Waiting to Go Off?
Post by: Msturm on January 30, 2015, 12:56:00 AM
Hey there everyone!  I am building a 62in BBI reflex Longbow.  

I got the short string on it and its to about 15 inches and bending pretty uniformly.  

However now that I am scraping the limbs  I noticed this little gem!

Is it a deal breaker?  No big deal? Options?

 (http://i.imgur.com/di93FGa.jpg) (http://imgur.com/di93FGa)

I have noticed that as I tiller and scrape that it migrates. Right to left on the above pic.  I am hoping that it disappears completely as I think it is quite shallow. BUT who knows... Here are some pics of the sides of that same section.

 (http://i.imgur.com/kgzqW2G.jpg) (http://imgur.com/kgzqW2G)

Other side
(http://i.imgur.com/jmPw4G2.jpg)

Dangerous location
 (http://i.imgur.com/6KzljRK.jpg) (http://imgur.com/6KzljRK)

and the bow so far.
 (http://i.imgur.com/lTJ0klp.jpg) (http://imgur.com/lTJ0klp)


Let me know!!
Title: Re: BBI Bomb Waiting to Go Off?
Post by: Wolftrail on January 30, 2015, 07:07:00 PM
Can we see some full draw and braced pics, before I make a judgement call.
Title: Re: BBI Bomb Waiting to Go Off?
Post by: LittleBen on January 31, 2015, 11:58:00 AM
Personally I would not scrape that area at all. I think you're best bet is to leave that spot stiff and ask for a bit more out of the rest of the limb.
Title: Re: BBI Bomb Waiting to Go Off?
Post by: breazyears on January 31, 2015, 02:28:00 PM
you have nothing to lose if you keep going.
I always have an overwhelming urge to put on my hockey equipment when drawing a suspect bow LOL.
Title: Re: BBI Bomb Waiting to Go Off?
Post by: tenbrook on January 31, 2015, 05:02:00 PM
IMO its "no big deal".
Title: Re: BBI Bomb Waiting to Go Off?
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 01, 2015, 10:11:00 AM
Id suggest being very, very cautious. It appears to go through to the back and clear across, my opinion is "yes" it is a time bomb.
Title: Re: BBI Bomb Waiting to Go Off?
Post by: bamboo on February 08, 2015, 10:40:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by breazyears:
you have nothing to lose if you keep going.
I always have an overwhelming urge to put on my hockey equipment when drawing a suspect bow LOL.
at the very least a cup!!LOL!!
Title: Re: BBI Bomb Waiting to Go Off?
Post by: Msturm on February 13, 2015, 09:43:00 PM
BANG she went! No injuries. Nice firewood though.
Title: Re: BBI Bomb Waiting to Go Off?
Post by: takefive on February 13, 2015, 11:11:00 PM
Sorry to hear it, but that's the right attitude.  Did it break at that iffy spot?
Good luck on your next one.   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: BBI Bomb Waiting to Go Off?
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 14, 2015, 07:01:00 AM
Ipe is stupud strong and I love it, but it wont take swirls, pins, knots or any other defect.
Title: Re: BBI Bomb Waiting to Go Off?
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 14, 2015, 09:14:00 AM
That darn Friday the 13th jinx...
Title: Re: BBI Bomb Waiting to Go Off?
Post by: Msturm on February 14, 2015, 03:32:00 PM
Yep. It went right at the knot.  I gave my boards a real close inspection after wiping them down with acetone to look for more knots and swirls. I think I can get one or two perfectly clean ones for the next round. After my ego heals I will be posting more pics!

thanks guys.

I didn't even realize it was friday the 13th. I should have known better.
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