HBO IPE powerlam?

[bigcountry]

Getting ready to start a HBO.  I was wanting to put some contrast in the handle.  So I was planning on a IPE power lam, and 1/8" IPE lam between osage core and osage handle.  

Whatcha think?  Can't decide.

[PZee]

Ipe would look great, but if it were my bow, I'd put some Walnut in there.....

Pete

[SEMO_HUNTER]

Don't know what the entire limb thickness will be but it sounds like it will come out really heavy with 1/8" Ipe in the middle plus the other woods also?
From what I've read Ipe really likes being on the belly, but I haven't gotten a chance to work with mine yet. I gotta get my swap bow done first before I get to play anymore.

Up next will be a BBI or a OBI, haven't decided which one will be first yet.

[bigcountry]

semi, just talking power lam, not the entire length.  Just 1" past each fade tapering.  Mainly for looks but to stiffen the handle section.

[SEMO_HUNTER]

Ahh....I see, sorry about the confusion Big.
I had a different mental picture.

[red hill]

PZee, I have some walnut lams I ordered from 3R last summer. I was wondering how they would look and work out between a hickory backing and an osage belly. What you suggested makes me feel like I should have done just that. Maybe my next bow.

Big, sounds like a plan to me.
Sta

[okie64]

Ipe will definitely add contrast if thats what you're lookin for. Dont think I've ever seen it glued between osage and hickory, should look good though.

[bigcountry]

Thanks Okie, well see.


I thought I would hate an osage handle on an IPE bow, and saw a fella do it, and it looked awesome.  Figured why not the other way around.

[red hill]

Big, I put an osage handle on my hickory bow that looked pretty good. Also had osage tip overlays. Added just enough contrast.
Stan

[PZee]

Hi Stan,

Please don't take what I said as definate.... I don't really have a good eye for these things! I've been known to wear purple trousers, a green shirt with an orange jacket..........  :p      
Walnut is about as dark as Ipe, so it probably wouldn't make a difference really. And Ipe is heavier, so it would give some weight to the riser. Not much but some extra....

Big please don't take what I said as a negative remark, I'e got a thing for walnut at the moment.
Please post some pics of it when it's done, and remember, paper thin fades.......