Where is my Bow??

[Trux Turning]

I was asked this question a few weeks ago by my wife. This will be her first bow and try at shooting. She got to pick out what she wanted (white glass and a leopardwood riser) and needed a 20#@ 20"draw bow. This one is right there. I got the plans from Gregg (thanks Bud)- I still need to finish the tips and get some finish on it- here is a preview of it--
 
 
 
 

[Zbearclaw]

That wood is beautiful!

[fish n chicks]

That's awesome Trux! She will be the envy of wherever she shoots.

How was that leopardwood to work with? I was considering using it as a backing to a board bow i'm starting soon. Either oak or cherry, leaning towards cherry. Whattya think of it?

[Trux Turning]

How was that leopardwood to work with? I was considering using it as a backing to a board bow i'm starting soon. Either oak or cherry, leaning towards cherry. Whattya think of it? [/QB]

I've never used it in the limbs- I think it would be too brittle- works great for risers, overlays etc. As a really thin lam it would probably work- it isn't bad to work with once the sharp edges are gone- up to that point I get alot of splinters.

[Hermann From Bavaria]

What a bow, Trux! Impressive....

I used leopardwood/lacewood in my last take down in the limbs. it worked well under glass, but as backing on all-wooden-bows?? I dont think so..

Greets
Herm

[beetlebailey1977]

Looks very nice....I like the leopard wood.

[red hill]

Nice lookin' little bow there, Trux!  Now when it's finished wrap a matching lacy babydoll top up with it for a few more bonus points!!!LOL  

[Dan Landis]

Nice lookin bow Trux, she's a lucky woman for sure.

Red, I like the way you think.....Dan

[BenBow]

Good looking bow but be careful of a reaction to that stuff. I had to wash out my whole shop because of the way it nailed me.

[Trux Turning]

Originally posted by red hill:
Nice lookin' little bow there, Trux!  Now when it's finished wrap a matching lacy babydoll top up with it for a few more bonus points!!!LOL    

Can't have to many points in the bank!! May have to try that-lol.  

[don s]

thats awesome. i wish my wife would shoot with me. i always ask hoping she'll change her mind. she won't. your a lucky man and she is a lucky woman. have fun together. don

[GREG IN MALAD]

I really like it! good job. The leopardwood is a good match with the white glass. I hope the design works well for you.

[matts2]

Great looking bow.  Would like to hear some of the specs on the bow like length and stack.

[kennym]

Great job Dave!!!      

[Bodork]

Nice job! That bow has very nice lines.

[Trux Turning]

Originally posted by matts2:
  Would like to hear some of the specs on the bow like length and stack.

Thanks for all the complements- got some finish on it today- the wife is glad she stuck with leopardwood for the riser with the white glass.
The bow ended up 20#'s@ 20", and 58" ntn. the stack was .040 glass, .095 .002 taper and a .060 parallel.
 
 
 
 

[kennym]

Very sharp bow!! Many points made! LOL

[Swissbow]

WOW ! I'm speechless. That riser is just unreal. Love the curvy lines, very nice.

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Andy

[Butch L]

So, you make a bow and she's happy, and your off the hook. HMM- 27 years of full access to my wallet and all I needed to do was make a bow. At least it was only 27 years, oh well.

Truly- That is a fine looking bow, worthy of anyone from novice to pro, beautiful contrast from wood to glass. Congratulations for a fine looking Bow and congratulations to your wife for receiving  a wonderful gift.

Butch L

[Glunt]

Wow! For lack of a better adjective, that riser looks like its alive. Very nice!