I have been playing with different designs for an ipe, bamboo combo and think ive got it worked out. I just cleaned up this bow and got the limbs bending even. It is an Brazillian walnut, bamboo, mesquite, Reflex/Deflex long bow. It is 67" ntn and will end up around 68lbs @ 28". I was shooting for the 70lb area, but I can already tell I wont be able to hit that. Im making this bow for next hunting season. I have been playing with a compromise between Reflex and handshock. Im working with a narrow limb design, almost like a d section bow and think ive got it worked out. Here you can see some of the curves. The mesquite was from some of my fire wood. I decided to cut into some crotch wood, and found some real nice grain. Ill turn that tumor into a deep pistol grip when I get to doing the perty work. The tips are more of the mesquite with antler I have got to finish up the tiller, not much left, and do all the perty work. Ill be shaping the handle and tips last. Ill let yall know how it turns out.
Looking great Bernie, I really like the mesquite alot and the antler tips are way cool. Ought to tun out to be a really cool bow, looking forward to the finished product.
Lookin good mate. The Mesquite looks good too, might have to get some of that and see how it looks under glass
Thanks all Ive made a glass bow with it once. It does look great. The only down side, you pretty much have to harvest it yourself and finding long pieces is some time difficult. Next time you are down, we will need to take out the chainsaw and cut you some good long pieces.
