Author Topic: Homemade Longbow Build w/ Ipe and Hickory (Read 16076 times)

Ray · « **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.

saylean · « **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.

Ray · « **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.

huntnphool · « **Reply #3 on:** June 16, 2009, 08:44:49 PM »

boneaddict · « **Reply #4 on:** June 16, 2009, 08:54:11 PM »

AWESOME job!

ICEMAN · « **Reply #5 on:** June 16, 2009, 08:55:44 PM »

Very sleek.

PacificNWhunter · « **Reply #6 on:** June 16, 2009, 09:16:13 PM »

Very nice.

Slider · « **Reply #7 on:** June 18, 2009, 07:23:34 AM »

Nice!!!

whacker1 · « **Reply #8 on:** June 18, 2009, 07:28:17 AM »

looking good

vanhornhunter · « **Reply #9 on:** June 18, 2009, 02:13:54 PM »

Very cool

Id love to do that some day.

bucklucky · « **Reply #10 on:** June 18, 2009, 03:05:17 PM »

Looks great man! Nice Job!

Ray · « **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.

Ray · « **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...

ICEMAN · « **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!

rasbo · « **Reply #14 on:** June 20, 2009, 06:55:13 AM »

nice work ray..cant wait to see what you harvest with it

bowsandhose · « **Reply #15 on:** June 20, 2009, 06:56:04 AM »

Snapshot · « **Reply #16 on:** June 20, 2009, 04:01:01 PM »

Ray,

You might enjoy the Washington Selfbow Jamboree next month in Packwood.

http://www.tbwonline.org/Events%20Calendar/Flyers/WAJAM_09.jpg

DS

BLKBEARKLR · « **Reply #17 on:** June 20, 2009, 04:19:39 PM »

Ray,

Very nice looking bow, wishing you the best of luck this hunting season with it. Nothing better to harvest a critter with something you made.

Joe

Hornseeker · « **Reply #18 on:** June 24, 2009, 07:39:53 AM »

Nice Ray, really nice glue lines... Looks like you could have got her bending a little closer to the handle... you'd have ended up losing some weight though....

You are getting this chit down!!!

Ray · « **Reply #19 on:** June 24, 2009, 07:00:59 PM »

Ernie, Correct. More bending near the center. I agree. Too busy for any more bows right now. Will try again later this year (winter). Possibly an English Style Longbow. We'll see.

oneezreiter · « **Reply #20 on:** June 24, 2009, 07:35:05 PM »

Looks very nice. Good work

xXx Archery · « **Reply #21 on:** June 26, 2009, 11:52:14 PM »

looks good ray...what wheels are you going to put on that thing?....lol

huntnphool · « **Reply #22 on:** August 18, 2009, 11:05:22 AM »

Lets have a update on this thing, is it going to be ready for the opener?

Ray · « **Reply #23 on:** August 18, 2009, 11:58:38 AM »

Yeah this bow is ready. I have shot it a bunch and put a new string on it two nights ago. It's measured up to 54 lbs at 28 inches.

I am going elk hunting for about 3 days (two times) in September and will be utilizing this bow. That is if I see a legal elk. I have had good luck spotting a couple of bulls just two weeks ago and hope they stick in the same general area. We'll see how it goes.

huntnphool · « **Reply #24 on:** August 18, 2009, 12:07:18 PM »

Finished product pics please.

Ray · « **Reply #25 on:** August 18, 2009, 12:10:42 PM »

I'll take some this afternoon.

Ray · « **Reply #26 on:** August 18, 2009, 05:29:41 PM »

I realize I responded incorrectly earlier today. This topic has the finished pictures of the bow.

huntnphool · « **Reply #27 on:** August 18, 2009, 05:53:45 PM »

Didn't realize those were finished pics, nice job.

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