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Homemade Longbow Build w/ Ipe and Hickory
« on: June 16, 2009, 08:37:06 PM »
I am about 90% done with this longbow. I took my sweet time making it. It is Ipe backed with hickory.

This is about 62 inches end to end unbraced. It has no arrow rest - therefore it is somewhat like an english longbow. This particular bow has turned out very narrow which is to my liking. I believe it is around 55-60 lb draw weight right now. I had zero help with this bow.

Before I declare it done I will need to shoot it to confirm the tiller is good, sand it, and finish it with some Tru oil. After I finish it with some tru oil it should make that wood shine a bit more.

Notes.
I glued the timber together using Urac 185.
I used phenolic for the tips , glued on with super glue.
Plenty of time was spent on the cabinet scraper and the belt sander.











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Re: Homemade Longbow Build w/ Ipe and Hickory
« Reply #1 on: June 16, 2009, 08:39:07 PM »
really curious to see how it shoots Ray. It will be a thing to treasure when your done.

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Re: Homemade Longbow Build w/ Ipe and Hickory
« Reply #2 on: June 16, 2009, 08:40:18 PM »
I have a good tag for December. My permit says I can shoot does or bucks. That means I should have something down this December. I hope I can nail one with this bow or one of my others.

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Re: Homemade Longbow Build w/ Ipe and Hickory
« Reply #3 on: June 16, 2009, 08:44:49 PM »
 :tup:
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Re: Homemade Longbow Build w/ Ipe and Hickory
« Reply #4 on: June 16, 2009, 08:54:11 PM »
AWESOME job!

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Re: Homemade Longbow Build w/ Ipe and Hickory
« Reply #5 on: June 16, 2009, 08:55:44 PM »
Very sleek.
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Re: Homemade Longbow Build w/ Ipe and Hickory
« Reply #6 on: June 16, 2009, 09:16:13 PM »
Very nice.

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Re: Homemade Longbow Build w/ Ipe and Hickory
« Reply #7 on: June 18, 2009, 07:23:34 AM »
Nice!!!  ;)

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Re: Homemade Longbow Build w/ Ipe and Hickory
« Reply #8 on: June 18, 2009, 07:28:17 AM »
looking good

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Re: Homemade Longbow Build w/ Ipe and Hickory
« Reply #9 on: June 18, 2009, 02:13:54 PM »
Very cool 8) Id love to do that some day.

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Re: Homemade Longbow Build w/ Ipe and Hickory
« Reply #10 on: June 18, 2009, 03:05:17 PM »
Looks great man! Nice Job!

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Re: Homemade Longbow Build w/ Ipe and Hickory
« Reply #11 on: June 19, 2009, 05:39:11 PM »
I took it to the range today. It shoots great. Got bullseyes at 20 yards with most every shot. I think it's closer to 60lbs. I'll finish it off and post some pics later.

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Re: Homemade Longbow Build w/ Ipe and Hickory
« Reply #12 on: June 19, 2009, 09:45:59 PM »
Done.

The tiller. I am not sure it is that great but it shoots good (more important than looks) so I am going with it.

There was a guy at the range today who tried out my bow. He said it shot ok.











The glue lines...









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Re: Homemade Longbow Build w/ Ipe and Hickory
« Reply #13 on: June 20, 2009, 05:55:47 AM »
Great job Ray. How many total hours invested?

Nice bow, but not near as cute as your daughter!
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Re: Homemade Longbow Build w/ Ipe and Hickory
« Reply #14 on: June 20, 2009, 06:55:13 AM »
nice work ray..cant wait to see what you harvest with it

 


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