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Title: Thunderbird Recurve
Post by: Ray on March 14, 2010, 12:56:09 PM
55# @ 28 inches.
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Title: Re: Thunderbird Recurve
Post by: NWWABOWHNTR on March 14, 2010, 03:35:29 PM
Nice!  WHat kind of wood is in the handle?
Title: Re: Thunderbird Recurve
Post by: Ray on March 14, 2010, 03:46:47 PM
Thank you.

It's all yew laminations with fiberglass added on the belly and back.. There are some Thunderbird models  I have seen turned out with Ipe using Black or Brown glass on the belly and back which looked good too. I have not even shot this bow yet. Never shot a recurve (not that I can remember anyway). Hopefully I can get around to it this week.
Title: Re: Thunderbird Recurve
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on March 14, 2010, 03:52:54 PM
Did Jay make that for you?
or is it an original?
Title: Re: Thunderbird Recurve
Post by: saylean on March 14, 2010, 04:16:26 PM
Cool looking bow man.
Title: Re: Thunderbird Recurve
Post by: Ray on March 14, 2010, 04:35:52 PM
Did Jay make that for you?
or is it an original?

No, it's not an original Thunderbird (circa 1953-54). It is a 2nd Generation model which Jay made.
Title: Re: Thunderbird Recurve
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on March 14, 2010, 09:53:01 PM
Cool, I would still try to have Glenn sign it.
Title: Re: Thunderbird Recurve
Post by: ribka on March 18, 2010, 08:26:43 PM
Nice looking bow. Great lines.  I love Yew and how it looks under clear glass. have two yew long bows
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