Been working on a tri lam

[bowhntineverythingnh03743]

Gorgeous bow Roy! Love seeing these BBO. I need to attempt one of these again since I gave my others away.

[wood carver 2]

You make it look easy Roy.
Nice, as always.
Dave.

[Roy from Pa]

Had a buddy shoot the bow last night. At 57# it's too much for my old butt to shoot. Pretty quick and Kenny shot pretty well for the first time shooting this bow.

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rt4sVOLR6OU&feature=youtu.be

[Roy from Pa]

[Wolftrail]

Looks great, is that upper limb longer, or the photo angle...   :confused:

[Roy from Pa]

Bow is symmetrical. Center of handle is center of bow. Cell phone pictures.

[goobersan]

Not too shabby

[Roy from Pa]

Stained and first coat of tung oil..

[takefive]

Looks great, Roy.  Your shop does too...A/C and a wood stove?!
Must be nice  
Not many nodes on that  Madake bamboo.  I like that and have to order some.

[Roy from Pa]

Beautifulbamboo.com .. Call them.
Ask for Jennifer, tell her it's for bow making, tell her you want the biggest poles she has. I got kiln dried before, but getting green poles next time.

[bowhntineverythingnh03743]

This bow is amazing.... I really envy your skills with the BBO Roy!

[takefive]

Will do, Roy.  Thanks!
Why are you getting green ones next time?

[Roy from Pa]

When they kiln dry them, they drill a 1/32nd hole at every node to let the moisture escape. The holes are fairly lined up, but are off one way or the other about a half inch. So I lose that section. Sometimes I can work around it and get a backing with some planning. Guess I'm picky, or cheap. LOL

The boo splits very easy and straight with a machete and a hammer.

[takefive]

Ahh...guess I'll go green, too.

[bigbob2]

how long would you leave the green ones before using. I'm thinking of doing a trilam at some stage.

[Roy from Pa]

I'd split them and give them about 6 months.

[bigbob2]

thanks Roy. any special storage needs for it, or just treat like 'normal' wood?

[Roy from Pa]

I've not had green before, Bob. It could probably be dried in 3 months in a drying box with one bulb. I'd imagine like other woods. I'd just keep checking it with a moisture meter.

[bigbob2]

ok thanks Roy.    

[Mad Max]

The Master at work