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Offline V-Archer

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My first glass bow
« on: February 16, 2007, 05:36:00 AM »
Hi All,
This is my very first glass Reflex/Deflex bow that I built last year August for my friend/colleague who lives in the USA.
The backing is made of tapered Osage, the belly is made of tapered Ash and a tapered maple strip is used as core. The riser is made of Bubinga with a Wenge accent in the mid-section. A cocobolo accent strip finishes it all off.
The tips are made from black phenol (base)and Ipe.
The bow pulls 49 lbs @ 28" and is 64" long from tip to tip.
He will take out the bow for hunting so this bow will be used for where it’s made for.

Any comments/opinions will be appreciated.

  :archer:  

 

This picture shows me pulling and shooting the bow at our outdoor range at a distance of 30 yards.

 
V-Archer
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Offline robtattoo

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Re: My first glass bow
« Reply #1 on: February 16, 2007, 06:31:00 AM »
I'll take one at 60# please!  :D

Very nice bow, lovely finish & profile.
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Offline madness522

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Re: My first glass bow
« Reply #2 on: February 16, 2007, 07:23:00 AM »
Very nicely done.

I'll send you my address just to make sure you know where to send it.....
Barry Clodfelter
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Offline OconeeDan

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Re: My first glass bow
« Reply #3 on: February 16, 2007, 07:56:00 AM »
1st one???  Looks like you have been at it for a while!  Great looking bow.
Dan

Offline Van/TX

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Re: My first glass bow
« Reply #4 on: February 17, 2007, 09:46:00 AM »
Beautiful!...Van
Retired USAF (1966 - 1989)
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I love this country ;-)

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