Author Topic: Been working on a tri lam (Read 2278 times)

bowhntineverythingnh03743 · « **Reply #20 on:** September 11, 2016, 08:47:00 PM »

Gorgeous bow Roy! Love seeing these BBO. I need to attempt one of these again since I gave my others away.

wood carver 2 · « **Reply #21 on:** September 11, 2016, 10:21:00 PM »

You make it look easy Roy.
Nice, as always.
Dave.

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #22 on:** September 15, 2016, 10:27:00 AM »

Had a buddy shoot the bow last night. At 57# it's too much for my old butt to shoot. Pretty quick and Kenny shot pretty well for the first time shooting this bow.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rt4sVOLR6OU&feature=youtu.be

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #23 on:** September 15, 2016, 10:32:00 AM »

Wolftrail · « **Reply #24 on:** September 15, 2016, 01:00:00 PM »

Looks great, is that upper limb longer, or the photo angle... :confused:

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #25 on:** September 15, 2016, 04:28:00 PM »

Bow is symmetrical. Center of handle is center of bow. Cell phone pictures.

goobersan · « **Reply #26 on:** September 15, 2016, 07:44:00 PM »

Not too shabby

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #27 on:** September 16, 2016, 06:45:00 AM »

Stained and first coat of tung oil..

takefive · « **Reply #28 on:** September 16, 2016, 07:05:00 PM »

Looks great, Roy. Your shop does too...A/C and a wood stove?!
Must be nice

Not many nodes on that Madake bamboo. I like that and have to order some.

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #29 on:** September 16, 2016, 08:39:00 PM »

Beautifulbamboo.com .. Call them.
Ask for Jennifer, tell her it's for bow making, tell her you want the biggest poles she has. I got kiln dried before, but getting green poles next time.

bowhntineverythingnh03743 · « **Reply #30 on:** September 16, 2016, 11:02:00 PM »

This bow is amazing.... I really envy your skills with the BBO Roy!

takefive · « **Reply #31 on:** September 17, 2016, 01:07:00 AM »

Will do, Roy. Thanks!
Why are you getting green ones next time?

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #32 on:** September 17, 2016, 06:21:00 AM »

When they kiln dry them, they drill a 1/32nd hole at every node to let the moisture escape. The holes are fairly lined up, but are off one way or the other about a half inch. So I lose that section. Sometimes I can work around it and get a backing with some planning. Guess I'm picky, or cheap. LOL

The boo splits very easy and straight with a machete and a hammer.

takefive · « **Reply #33 on:** September 17, 2016, 02:21:00 PM »

Ahh...guess I'll go green, too.

bigbob2 · « **Reply #34 on:** September 18, 2016, 06:23:00 PM »

how long would you leave the green ones before using. I'm thinking of doing a trilam at some stage.

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #35 on:** September 18, 2016, 08:08:00 PM »

I'd split them and give them about 6 months.

bigbob2 · « **Reply #36 on:** September 18, 2016, 08:27:00 PM »

thanks Roy. any special storage needs for it, or just treat like 'normal' wood?

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #37 on:** September 19, 2016, 04:08:00 AM »

I've not had green before, Bob. It could probably be dried in 3 months in a drying box with one bulb. I'd imagine like other woods. I'd just keep checking it with a moisture meter.

bigbob2 · « **Reply #38 on:** September 20, 2016, 01:12:00 AM »

ok thanks Roy.

Mad Max · « **Reply #39 on:** September 20, 2016, 03:18:00 PM »

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