Quote from: Tradcat on May 25, 2020, 01:34:32 PM
I have a bow build coming up soon. I was thinking about a dark Bubinga riser with bamboo cores under clear glass. Is clear glass a bad choice?

Nope.  But to be sure you may want to grab one with green or black glass.  Or white.  Or gray lol.  Hell even a nice carmel.....

If, I did choose colored glass, right now my choice would be green. I think that with the darker tempered bamboo limb cores, paired with a dark Bubinga riser and a dark brown leather grip would be a winning combination

Tradcat, that sounds like a good color choice. Have you actually made a definite choice?

I haven't actually made my choice between the NM Classic or the Shelton. If I had to choose right this second it would probably be the Classic 68". I'm also thinking that a dark Bubinga riser with tempered bamboo limb cores under green glass glass with a dark brown leather grip would be a real beauty too. Sam I know you are a die hard 68" Shelton lover and I hope to have both in my stable real soon. Think I'll just flip a coin

I have a red JDBerry Morningstar, and a green Northern Mist. Like em both.
Plus,  I'm always ready for Christmas.

Tradcat, I have a Northern Mist on order too.    I talked to Steve a while ago and changed some things on the bow I have ordered.  I'm sure bowyers hate that.  I don't know why but I kind of like bows that aren't too fancy.  I guess that why I like ASL's.  What do you guys think about a shelfless American, 70", all osage including riser with clear glass.  Kind of a bow out of the past except with glass.  I know osage limbs are supposed to have more kick but I have a couple bows with osage limbs that I made and I don't notice it.  Instead of me, I'll have a bow made by someone who knows what they're doing. 

Osage veneers over ash core laminations wood be a good combination.  Steve likes ash cores.

Hey Gordon... I'm with you on "simple" when it comes to ASL's. Nothing too fancy to get dirty and bloody in the woods works for me

I haven't shot Steve's bows made of Osage cores, and I've never made one, because the ones I've shot have had significantly more unpleasant thump in the bow hand..just my opinion. So I've
Stayed away... ash elm walnut bamboo hickory are all smooth.

Is there any significant difference between bamboo, elm or tempered bamboo limb cores?

Man I love this cheetah!!! I bought it right before our turkey opener so waited till now to get her all tuned up. Just a blast to shoot. Sooooooo smoooooth to which I love. I'll probably stick with this till after archery season. 5 more months till our archery opener counting down already

Pretty!!

Pretty bow Brother! 

It came today.

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Congrats. She is a looker!!!!

Thanks Tim. The bow is 68 in long 58 lb at my 28-in draw and is as smooth as butter all the way back to anchor with no noticeable thump. I've owned most all hill models and still have the Wesley Special the Half Breed and the Redman and this one happens to be just amazing. This is the first time I've had one with a deer hide wrap on the riser and I'm most impressed with its softness.

Quote from: Tradcat on May 29, 2020, 08:51:13 PM
Is there any significant difference between bamboo, elm or tempered bamboo limb cores?

Bamboo seems to be a tad different, it just is. I like it. Elm is fine too. Elm is a funky wood to work with so I don't use it very often.

The handle really makes it. I wish my cheetah had that handle instead the black one.

Quote from: Tim Reese on June 07, 2020, 08:46:36 AM
The handle really makes it. I wish my cheetah had that handle instead the black one.

Changing leather is a pretty easy process

Update on my Northern Mist bow build. I spoke with Steve and decided on a 68" Classic. It will be 47 lbs at 27". I selected a dark Bubinga riser and tempered bamboo limb cores under pure Michigan green glass. I asked that the grip profile be slightly dished with the peak of the grip in my palm, be flattened a touch with slightly rounded edges. I have found that this grip profile is very repeatable and doesn't move around a lot. I chose a dark brown top grain leather grip. I believe she will be beautiful. I usually name all my bows. Several that I've had were "hinds 57" and "maple mistress". For the new bow, been tossing around the idea of "Boo-binga" or just "Inga". Any thoughts on my bow wood combos or specs and or  a good name for her ?