Author Topic: ** Gave away Finished BBI (Pics) (Read 852 times)

Goose Gossett · « **on:** December 18, 2010, 02:32:00 PM »

So I got a blank from primalneed archery on Thursday. I've been working it down ever so slowly (That Ipe is tough stuff) and working alone is so drab so I brought along a straggler who has been interested in building a bow (red oak pyramid following 4est's walkthrough). So far so good. I'm about ready for brace height and shooting for 60ish lbs @ 31".

I'll add some more pictures as the day goes on to get some critical feedback on the tiller and when my need of rest becomes more frequent.

Pat B · « **Reply #1 on:** December 18, 2010, 03:02:00 PM »

Is that's David's extreme R/D blank? I've seen two very fast bows made with those blanks. David does a great job at laying them up so it usually doesn't take much to hit full draw with a well tillered bow. Looking forward to following your progress.

Goose Gossett · « **Reply #2 on:** December 18, 2010, 03:09:00 PM »

It's his mild R/D and it looks like a fantastic glue up job. I'd give him two thumbs up.

Goose Gossett · « **Reply #3 on:** December 18, 2010, 05:55:00 PM »

After some scraping and the toughest time getting her strung she's coming along nicely. Got it braced up at 6.5" At the moment it's 60lbs @ 26.5" so closer to the desired weight and just a few inches short of draw length. If there are any thoughts on tiller feel free to let me know. Thanks!

Pat B · « **Reply #4 on:** December 18, 2010, 07:15:00 PM »

Get the tips to open up a bit more and the right limb looks a bit still mid limb.
You are gonna enjoy shooting that bow. David has a magic touch!

hova · « **Reply #5 on:** December 18, 2010, 07:46:00 PM »

that thing looks wicked sick!

keep it up and keep the pics comin!

-hov

Swissbow · « **Reply #6 on:** December 19, 2010, 05:41:00 AM »

WOW, that baby looks like a real fast shooter. Like the profile. Looking forward to see the finished bow.

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Andy

Razorbak · « **Reply #7 on:** December 19, 2010, 03:36:00 PM »

beautiful profile and should be a fast one

Goose Gossett · « **Reply #8 on:** December 20, 2010, 09:29:00 PM »

Here's the full draw picture. I've got to learn not to cant the bow during a full draw picture so it looks out of wack. It's around 57lbs @ my 28" draw and 63lbs at the desired 31". The tips come out a bit more at 31" and the tiller is spot on with the handy dandy "gizmo". Boy will it kick out an arrow. Shot it a bit today and last night and I'm excited for the guy that will get this bow. I'll post up pictures after the finish sanding and adding a couple coats of spar urethane.

NTD · « **Reply #9 on:** December 20, 2010, 09:41:00 PM »

Tiller looks pretty good. Can't wait to see the finished pics.

How long is the bow? I don't know if it's just the angles of the pics but it looks HUGE! LOL

hova · « **Reply #10 on:** December 20, 2010, 09:48:00 PM »

love that full draw profile. makes me wish i had some room and money to play with glassworks...

-hov

Goose Gossett · « **Reply #11 on:** December 20, 2010, 09:50:00 PM »

NTD: The bow is 66" total 64" ntn. Doesn't help that I'm not a big guy and I'm angling toward the camera.

Hova: great thing about this bow... it's an all boo/wood glue up. No glass involved.

Goose Gossett · « **Reply #12 on:** December 21, 2010, 02:39:00 PM »

Finished out the bow. I added wool knitting yarn silencers. An old Thrift store leather jacket made the rest and a couple of coats of gloss to protect it. She shoots like a dream.

don s · « **Reply #13 on:** December 21, 2010, 04:20:00 PM »

hey goose, in that first full draw pic. tell me about that chandelier. are those real sheds?
don

Goose Gossett · « **Reply #14 on:** December 21, 2010, 04:32:00 PM »

Yes they are real sheds. I believe they are mule deer and they are in my parent's house. They bought them around 10 years ago. Couldn't tell ya much more other than my father knew a guy that made it.

don s · « **Reply #15 on:** December 21, 2010, 04:38:00 PM »

nice. your bow turned out awesome. i've been waiting for the finished pics. you did a nice job.
don

red hill · « **Reply #16 on:** December 21, 2010, 07:34:00 PM »

Good lookin' bow, Goose. Also, a nice rack in the boat in one of the earlier pics. How's the pyramid bow coming along for your sidekick?
Stan

Goose Gossett · « **Reply #17 on:** December 23, 2010, 12:30:00 PM »

So I finished up the bow and the recipient "uncle Ronnie" received it last night. Love it when a plan comes together. While he isn't a blood relative he is the closest person my dad has to a brother so close enough to call him uncle. He had no clue that he would get a present like this for Christmas and his face lit up when he saw his name written on the bow. Got to love the Christmas season where giving a present means so much more than getting one. Thought you all would enjoy.

KellyG · « **Reply #18 on:** December 23, 2010, 01:32:00 PM »

the smiles say it all
Merry Christmas

DEATHMASTER · « **Reply #19 on:** December 24, 2010, 07:39:00 AM »

The smile does say it all.

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