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Offline Apex Predator

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First bend in the handle bow! BBI
« on: June 29, 2008, 12:25:00 PM »
This is my first bend in the handle bow.  She is a bamboo backed ipe,62" NTN, and draws 40@27.  She has elk antler tips and a built up leather grip.  I'm getting really good at these 40 pounders.  It wouldn't be so bad if they weren't intended to draw 50-55.  I had some limb twist issues with this one early in the tillering stage and had a time working it out.  I think it could bend a little more in the fades, but shoots really well so I'm leaving it.  Luckily, I have a good buddy who needs his first traditional bow.  Perfect for him.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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Re: First bend in the handle bow! BBI
« Reply #1 on: June 29, 2008, 02:36:00 PM »
Nice work -- very classy. 40 pounds is a good place for someone new to trad to start off. It prevents bad habits that can come from being overbowed. Your friend is very fortunate.
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Re: First bend in the handle bow! BBI
« Reply #2 on: June 29, 2008, 04:27:00 PM »
Nice looking bow!  ;)   :thumbsup:
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Re: First bend in the handle bow! BBI
« Reply #3 on: June 29, 2008, 04:34:00 PM »
awesome looking bow apex!!  :thumbsup:    :clapper:  man you do like those #40 bows dont ya  :biglaugh:   try and make a #45 at 26" draw then send it to me  :biglaugh:    :jumper:    :jumper:
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Offline Lewis Brookshire III

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Re: First bend in the handle bow! BBI
« Reply #4 on: June 29, 2008, 05:19:00 PM »
Looks great Marty!!! I really like those antler tips!
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Offline pseman

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Re: First bend in the handle bow! BBI
« Reply #5 on: June 29, 2008, 05:19:00 PM »
Great looking bow. I really like the tips in particular. I'll bet that bow weighs next to nothing in mass weight.
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