BBI glue ups and question about my build (pics)

[Goose Gossett]

So my buddy Will and I decided to set aside some time to glue up a couple of bows last week.  That day we decided on was today.  Two BBI both from the Torges video dimentions.  Mine not so exact...        Will's I don't think you could tell if it was off a micrometer.    

Both have the deflex starting 13" from the centerline on the bottom limb and 12 3/8" on the upper limb. Down an 1" on mine and 1 1/2" on Will's.  The reflex was 2" on mine and 2 1/2" on Will's.  Used Urac 185 on both.  We will see how they turn out.  

I'll be building my first bow for another person that don't know much about.  He has shot little before but is extremely motivated because he is having a son in a month and would love to teach him about shooting a bow.  Manly things.  So that's the time frame I'm working with.  He said that I have a clean slate and no specifics to work with on draw length and weight.  Shooting for 40-45lbs @ 28" but I'll tiller it to 30" to be sure.  He will most likely just target shoot but potentially hunt in the future.  Any other comments on someone who has been in a similar situation building a bow would be great.

Will's form to a T
 

 

 

My Form and Bow
 

Will's bow
 

Here's my son and I looking at the trade bows.  I think we both happened to be looking at Keenan's bow at the time the picture was taken by mom.
 

[KellyG]

Well that is great, I bet you have that boy out building bows with you before long.

[Goose Gossett]

I glued up a hickory/ipe/hickory handle and sanded a radius equal to the bend like in Torges build.  I think I may like a powerlam better but that's just me.  We will see how she turns out tomorrow.  The tips definitely didn't keep the reflex that I put in them... sad day.

 
 
 
 

[red hill]

Looks good, Goose. Nice lookin' partner you got there.
That looks similar to the expression I had when I received that bow!!  

[JSMOFFITT03]

Looks good!  Quick question on  the BBI builds,  I have heard ipe doesn't like to bend or keep it's shape well..... Did you cut it in lams and glue to shape or is it the boo holding it's form?

[JSMOFFITT03]

Looks good!  Quick question on  the BBI builds,  I have heard ipe doesn't like to bend or keep it's shape well..... Did you cut it in lams and glue to shape or is it the boo holding it's form?

[Bob at Work]

Goose, good to see that you are still making bows!  If you wait to add the grip, and pull the limbs down to match the grip wood, you might induce even more deflex into your bow...?  I did the same thing...once.  
 :^)
Bob

[DVSHUNTER]

Looks like a good start goose.  I'm waiting to do my boo builds until I get a bandsaw.

[Hard Head]

nothing like father and son doing what they LOVE.