Author Topic: 51" cocobolo recurve- final finishing (Read 1423 times)

bjansen · « **on:** February 25, 2010, 09:30:00 PM »

I have quite a bit of finish work to do on this one yet, but I had to post some pics. I glued this up on sunday night on the 50" recurve form I made. This time, I used a .001 tapered lam and a parallel. I also cut it to 51". For all those whom I sent the plans for this form to, I used a total butt thickness of .185 (thats a .37 lam, a .68 tapered lam and .040 UL glass).

The bow came out lighter than intended, I expect it to finish at about 40-43#@ 28" but it shoots very well and I think this is the formula to use on this form.

I used a cocobolo riser, with a 1/4" thick piece of linen phenolic and white glass in the middle. I ground these birdseye maple lams and have white and brown glass overlays.

I put a thick coat of sealer on it so its a bit of a mess right now, but the I think the contrast between the materials really looks nice.

Igor · « **Reply #1 on:** February 25, 2010, 09:37:00 PM »

Thats a real beauty!

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Glenn

Pac'em out · « **Reply #2 on:** February 25, 2010, 09:53:00 PM »

Very nice. Way to go!

Diamondback59 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 25, 2010, 10:22:00 PM »

looks nice brad haha waiting see osage !!!!! ha brock

Robertfishes · « **Reply #4 on:** February 25, 2010, 10:40:00 PM »

thats some nice cocobolo, bows look fun to shoot.

Jesse Peltan · « **Reply #5 on:** February 25, 2010, 10:42:00 PM »

Looks pretty good, but the contact point on the shelf is a bit forward. It should look real nice when it's all finished up.

4est trekker · « **Reply #6 on:** February 25, 2010, 11:30:00 PM »

Man, I love those color contrasts! Two of my absolute favorite woods. You build a beautiful bow! Great talent...can't wait to see some finished pics.

pditto613 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 26, 2010, 05:10:00 AM »

That birds eye maple has some great figure. Nice choice

T Folts · « **Reply #8 on:** February 26, 2010, 06:27:00 AM »

I like it,
Terry

ishi1archer · « **Reply #9 on:** February 26, 2010, 07:27:00 AM »

Man those are some sweet bows. Keep up the good work.

klm5121 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 26, 2010, 08:14:00 AM »

I really like that cocobolo

eman614 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 26, 2010, 08:31:00 AM »

that coco is sharp. you can't really tell how good the maple looks, but i bet it is sweet too.

Bone lake · « **Reply #12 on:** February 26, 2010, 08:47:00 AM »

Sweet looking bow.

Swissbow · « **Reply #13 on:** February 26, 2010, 12:10:00 PM »

You did it again ! Awesome looking wood combo. Fantastic work as usual.

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Andy

kennym · « **Reply #14 on:** February 26, 2010, 12:43:00 PM »

Lookin great Brad! What did you seal with?

bjansen · « **Reply #15 on:** February 26, 2010, 02:01:00 PM »

I am usign some of Thunderbird Archery's "High Solids Vynl Sealer". It goes on thick and sands beautifully. I have used superglue in the past, but I am trying all sealer this time.

SteveD · « **Reply #16 on:** February 26, 2010, 05:27:00 PM »

Beautiful work. They look great

razorsharptokill · « **Reply #17 on:** February 26, 2010, 07:26:00 PM »

Stunning!

walkabout · « **Reply #18 on:** February 26, 2010, 07:58:00 PM »

looks great, another beautiful piece of work.

Lexbow · « **Reply #19 on:** February 26, 2010, 08:52:00 PM »

Great choice on the contrasting woods!!! Nice design.

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