** Gave away Finished BBI (Pics)

[Goose Gossett]

So I got a blank from primalneed archery on Thursday.  I've been working it down ever so slowly (That Ipe is tough stuff) and working alone is so drab so I brought along a straggler who has been interested in building a bow (red oak pyramid following 4est's walkthrough).  So far so good.  I'm about ready for brace height and shooting for 60ish lbs @ 31".  

I'll add some more pictures as the day goes on to get some critical feedback on the tiller and when my need of rest becomes more frequent.

 
 
 
 
 

[Pat B]

Is that's David's extreme R/D blank? I've seen two very fast bows made with those blanks. David does a great job at laying them up so it usually doesn't take much to hit full draw with a well tillered bow. Looking forward to following your progress.

[Goose Gossett]

It's his mild R/D and it looks like a fantastic glue up job.  I'd give him two thumbs up.

[Goose Gossett]

After some scraping and the toughest time getting her strung she's coming along nicely.  Got it braced up at 6.5" At the moment it's 60lbs @ 26.5" so closer to the desired weight and just a few inches short of draw length.  If there are any thoughts on tiller feel free to let me know.  Thanks!

[Pat B]

Get the tips to open up a bit more and the right limb looks a bit still mid limb.
 You are gonna enjoy shooting that bow. David has a magic touch!

[hova]

that thing looks wicked sick!


keep it up and keep the pics comin!

-hov

[Swissbow]

WOW, that baby looks like a real fast shooter. Like the profile. Looking forward to see the finished bow.

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Andy

[Razorbak]

beautiful profile and should be a fast one

[Goose Gossett]

Here's the full draw picture.  I've got to learn not to cant the bow during a full draw picture so it looks out of wack.  It's around 57lbs @ my 28" draw and 63lbs at the desired 31".  The tips come out a bit more at 31" and the tiller is spot on with the handy dandy "gizmo".  Boy will it kick out an arrow.  Shot it a bit today and last night and I'm excited for the guy that will get this bow.  I'll post up pictures after the finish sanding and adding a couple coats of spar urethane.

[NTD]

Tiller looks pretty good.  Can't wait to see the finished pics.  

How long is the bow?  I don't know if it's just the angles of the pics but it looks HUGE!  LOL

[hova]

love that full draw profile. makes me wish i had some room and money to play with glassworks...

-hov

[Goose Gossett]

NTD: The bow is 66" total 64" ntn.  Doesn't help that I'm not a big guy and I'm angling toward the camera.

Hova: great thing about this bow... it's an all boo/wood glue up.  No glass involved.

[Goose Gossett]

Finished out the bow.  I added wool knitting yarn silencers.  An old Thrift store leather jacket made the rest and a couple of coats of gloss to protect it.  She shoots like a dream.  

[don s]

hey goose, in that first full draw pic. tell me about that chandelier. are those real sheds?
                                        don

[Goose Gossett]

Yes they are real sheds. I believe they are mule deer and they are in my parent's house.  They bought them around 10 years ago.  Couldn't tell ya much more other than my father knew a guy that made it.

[don s]

nice. your bow turned out awesome. i've been waiting for the finished pics. you did a nice job.
                                           don

[red hill]

Good lookin' bow, Goose. Also, a nice rack in the boat in one of the earlier pics.  How's the pyramid bow coming along for your sidekick?
Stan

[Goose Gossett]

So I finished up the bow and the recipient "uncle Ronnie" received it last night.  Love it when a plan comes together.  While he isn't a blood relative he is the closest person my dad has to a brother so close enough to call him uncle.  He had no clue that he would get a present like this for Christmas and his face lit up when he saw his name written on the bow.  Got to love the Christmas season where giving a present means so much more than getting one.  Thought you all would enjoy.

[KellyG]

the smiles say it all
Merry Christmas

[DEATHMASTER]

The smile does say it all.