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Author Topic: Buffalo bow on order!  (Read 606 times)

Offline Frenchymanny

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Buffalo bow on order!
« on: September 14, 2010, 01:29:00 PM »
That's official, I am on the waiting list for a second buffalo bow!

I did order another one to have a takedown bow for traveling. That's the only missing feature of my buffalo bow. But again, what's wrong with having a new bow on order?  :)  :)  :)

I need dark veneer ideas for the back of the bow.
So show me your dark veneers!

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Re: Buffalo bow on order!
« Reply #1 on: September 14, 2010, 01:42:00 PM »
I have a Thunder Child with Bacote and if I were to get another one it would be Dalmatian.
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Offline Steelhead

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Re: Buffalo bow on order!
« Reply #2 on: September 14, 2010, 01:43:00 PM »
Jim had some Ziricote awhile back that would dark and very nice.My dalmation ebony B-Jim is very dark.Not sure if any of that is still available though.
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Re: Buffalo bow on order!
« Reply #3 on: September 14, 2010, 02:48:00 PM »
Ranger, do you have pics of your veneers? Steelhead Ziricote can be a good idea too!

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Re: Buffalo bow on order!
« Reply #4 on: September 14, 2010, 02:51:00 PM »
What other woods are you planning to use?
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Offline Steel

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Re: Buffalo bow on order!
« Reply #5 on: September 14, 2010, 03:05:00 PM »
I have a 58" Buffalo bow on order right now in Leopard wood/Lacewood.I also ordered a Thunderchild in Dalmation Ebony but Jim said he was just about out of the Dalmation ebony and that was 3 months ago.Ziricote is really nice I have a few bows in it.
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Re: Buffalo bow on order!
« Reply #6 on: September 14, 2010, 03:42:00 PM »
I have one on order with a bacote riser and zebra limbs....
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Re: Buffalo bow on order!
« Reply #7 on: September 14, 2010, 03:47:00 PM »
Chop, riser will be made of coco and osage, that's a given.
Now for the veneers, I want to go fancy with a wood on the darker side.

That's why I hesitate on ziricote, bacote or waterfall bubinga.

Or may be I'll go with coco veneers like the one I have now!

Decisions decisions!   :)    :)    :)  

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Re: Buffalo bow on order!
« Reply #8 on: September 14, 2010, 03:50:00 PM »
How long is the wait now?... im thinking of ordering another.... my 1st should be here this week.....
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Offline Steelhead

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Re: Buffalo bow on order!
« Reply #9 on: September 14, 2010, 04:04:00 PM »
Ziricote is very dark and macassor ebony is as well.Wenge is another one
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Re: Buffalo bow on order!
« Reply #10 on: September 14, 2010, 04:44:00 PM »
On Jims slideshow ,the second bow shown "Erics Bow" has to have the nicest looking limbs I have seen.Simply stunning.
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Offline Frenchymanny

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Re: Buffalo bow on order!
« Reply #11 on: September 14, 2010, 07:03:00 PM »
Steve,that's true!
These veneers are unbelievable!


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Re: Buffalo bow on order!
« Reply #12 on: September 14, 2010, 07:27:00 PM »
I've seen some Waterfall Bubinga veneers on bows that were stunning. Lots of grain and very dark too.
F-Manny, I knew it wouldn't be long till you'd be on Jim's list for a 2pc. I'm thinking about a 2pc Thunder Child as soon as I catch-up on a few things.
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Re: Buffalo bow on order!
« Reply #13 on: September 14, 2010, 07:34:00 PM »
Juniper or easter red cedar veneers are pretty dark if it is all red wood.  I am pondering a riser material to go with juniper veneers some time soon.
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Re: Buffalo bow on order!
« Reply #14 on: September 14, 2010, 07:52:00 PM »
I have seen some stunning myrtles lately and they vary greatly in color, grain and figure. I bet there is something out there that would look fantastic. May not be as dark as some of the ohers.

also what about macassar ebony?
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Re: Buffalo bow on order!
« Reply #15 on: September 14, 2010, 08:08:00 PM »
F-Manny

I had Jim put gabon ebony on my limbs (split w/ zebra wood).  That should be good and dark for ya.

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Re: Buffalo bow on order!
« Reply #16 on: September 14, 2010, 09:02:00 PM »
Chopx,I agree and really think my next limbs would be some of the stunning myrtles I,ve seen.I'm sure Jim could dig up some great looking wood.
Just recieved my new Thunderchild and seriously pondering a Buffalo bow.I think the wait and anticipation would kill me!LOL.
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Offline Frenchymanny

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Re: Buffalo bow on order!
« Reply #17 on: September 14, 2010, 09:06:00 PM »
Friends, lots of good ideas right there!

Chop, although very stunning (dalmatian or regular) I don't really like macassar ebony.

I'll have to talk to BigJim, and rely on his avise.
So right now the riser will be coco with osage accents, and I'm partial to bacote veneers

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Re: Buffalo bow on order!
« Reply #18 on: September 14, 2010, 09:09:00 PM »
Steve, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger!

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Re: Buffalo bow on order!
« Reply #19 on: September 14, 2010, 09:13:00 PM »
F-Manny, Bacote is an excellent choice! I like it a lot.

Steve, got a call from today on a new bow that will be shipping to me with what the bowyer referred to as SUPERB Myrtle. I let him pick the riser material.Hopefully picks will be up in a couple weeks.
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