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Offline malcom.f

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Help identify this wood
« on: February 29, 2016, 10:14:00 PM »
I have a Bob Thompson zipper that I have never seen one like it is truly unique. I can email or text pics if someone would want to post for me. I have asked several people and no one seems to have a clue or that he even made a bow like this it was built April 4 94.
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Re: Help identify this wood
« Reply #1 on: March 01, 2016, 10:21:00 AM »
I would like to take a look at the woods,my email:
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Re: Help identify this wood
« Reply #2 on: March 01, 2016, 12:09:00 PM »
Pics sent
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Re: Help identify this wood
« Reply #3 on: March 01, 2016, 12:37:00 PM »
Lemme see...lol

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Re: Help identify this wood
« Reply #4 on: March 01, 2016, 12:50:00 PM »
here ya go...

 

 

 
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Re: Help identify this wood
« Reply #5 on: March 01, 2016, 12:51:00 PM »
looks like "walnut" and "charcoal" stratabond to me.
The charcoal might be the "onyx" colored stuff.

They are a laminated plywood type material.

could be dymondwood as well.
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Re: Help identify this wood
« Reply #6 on: March 01, 2016, 12:53:00 PM »
Thanks, if someone has an idea let me know.
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Re: Help identify this wood
« Reply #7 on: March 01, 2016, 12:59:00 PM »
looks most like stratabond to me.
dymondwood normally looks a little more "plasticy".

Does it feel like normal wood weight wise...or quite a bit more dense?

If it feels quite a bit heavier than it should it could be dymondwood.
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Re: Help identify this wood
« Reply #8 on: March 01, 2016, 01:04:00 PM »
the more I look the more I don't think it's dymondwood or dymalux.
The core/wedges matche too closely to the riser...nobody would use dymondwood or dymalux  for a core....too heavy

So either stratabond or spetraply..both very similar materials.

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Re: Help identify this wood
« Reply #9 on: March 01, 2016, 01:16:00 PM »
No doubt it's Stratabond (Actionwood), spectra wasn't around back then I dont think, at least not in the bowyers world.
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Re: Help identify this wood
« Reply #10 on: March 01, 2016, 01:17:00 PM »
I see on his website he says this.....
"Risers are offered in either charcoal or brown Dymalux."

I'd bet there's a high chance that's what you have a combo of.
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Re: Help identify this wood
« Reply #11 on: March 01, 2016, 01:18:00 PM »
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Originally posted by Jason Kendall:
No doubt it's Stratabond (Actionwood), spectra wasn't around back then I dont think, at least not in the bowyers world.
good point
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Re: Help identify this wood
« Reply #12 on: March 01, 2016, 01:19:00 PM »
Zradix, he said it was a Bob Thompson Zipper. It's a lot older than the current Zippers   :D
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Re: Help identify this wood
« Reply #13 on: March 01, 2016, 01:24:00 PM »
I'm sure you're correct Jason.
I really don't have a clue about the bowyers history behind the company...lol

I see The Dunns run it now.
Funny though..google zipper bows and the description right at the top says "Zipper Manufacturing is family owned and operated. Master Craftsman Bob Thompson and son, Larry, design and hand craft all Zipper bows and accessories."

...kinda threw me...lol

Darn internet hasn't caught up to the speed of a zipper I guess..lol
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Re: Help identify this wood
« Reply #14 on: March 01, 2016, 01:30:00 PM »
So it's stratabond and I'm not familiar with that so is that good or bad and you are right the lines on all the riser pieces and limb wedge are so close to aligning.
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Re: Help identify this wood
« Reply #15 on: March 01, 2016, 01:35:00 PM »
it's fine.
It's good stuff.
Lots of bowyers use it.
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Re: Help identify this wood
« Reply #16 on: March 01, 2016, 07:00:00 PM »
Malcom that is bad  you should send it to me and I will test it for 2 to 3 years to make sure its ok..  haha    Great bow should last a lifetime...
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Re: Help identify this wood
« Reply #17 on: March 01, 2016, 07:30:00 PM »
Actionwood (stratabond) is a phenomenal bow material.
Stronger and more consistent than exotic wood.
Plus that particular bow you have is REALLY nice looking!
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Re: Help identify this wood
« Reply #18 on: March 02, 2016, 08:23:00 AM »
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Originally posted by beemann:
Malcom that is bad  you should send it to me and I will test it for 2 to 3 years to make sure its ok..  haha    Great bow should last a lifetime...
Lol thanks for the offer.

And thanks for the help and yes it does shoot very well but I on the other hand not as well.
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Re: Help identify this wood
« Reply #19 on: March 02, 2016, 09:54:00 AM »
time and practice Bud...time and practice.

Enjoy your bow.
It's a GOODUN!
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