Homemade Longbow Build w/ Ipe and Hickory

[Ray]

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]

really curious to see how it shoots Ray. It will be a thing to treasure when your done.

[Ray]

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]

 

[boneaddict]

AWESOME job!

[ICEMAN]

Very sleek.

[PacificNWhunter]

Very nice.

[Slider]

Nice!!! 

[whacker1]

looking good

[vanhornhunter]

Very cool Id love to do that some day.

[bucklucky]

Looks great man! Nice Job!

[Ray]

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]

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]

Great job Ray. How many total hours invested?

Nice bow, but not near as cute as your daughter!

[rasbo]

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