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--

That wood is beautiful!

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?

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.

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..

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Herm

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

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  

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

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

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.

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    

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

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

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

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

Great job Dave!!!      

Nice job! That bow has very nice lines.

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.

Very sharp bow!! Many points made! LOL

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

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Andy

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

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