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Title: help
Post by: iamquack on November 10, 2008, 10:02:00 PM

um i am 14 and i need help, i saw a bow kit for sale, it is ipe with bamboo backing and ipe grip and riser. i would like to know if this would be good to build thank you for helping me im new to this forum thing so if i did anything wrong tell me and will try to fix it

Title: Re: help
Post by: blackriverbowyer1 on November 10, 2008, 10:21:00 PM

ipe would be a real hard bow to start with. A simple red oak board bow would be your best bet.

Title: Re: help
Post by: TimZeigler on November 10, 2008, 11:16:00 PM

Ipe and bamboo would make a fine bow, but keep in mind that Ipe is a very dense and tough wood.  Might be a bit tough for a first attempt and just hand tools... I'm not want to put limits on someones ability, so if you wanna do it, go for it, you can do anything you put yer mind to.    I'm getting ready to do one myself, just haven't worked out the details yet, and I have two other bows I'm working on.  Post pics as you go, and ask don't hesitate to ask questions.

Title: Re: help
Post by: Apex Predator on November 11, 2008, 06:54:00 AM

Ipe is very tough and resilient to beginners mistakes.  I say go for it!

Title: Re: help
Post by: Roy Steele on February 03, 2009, 11:05:00 AM

Start out with something simble.Hickory 66" 1 3/4 wide to your weight and draw.Hard to go wrong starting out.

Title: Re: help
Post by: Buckeyehunter on February 03, 2009, 10:20:00 PM

I'm relatively new to bow building and have completed 6 BBI and or hickory backed ipe and have had no problems other than glue joints.  Ipe has alot of oil and needs to be degreased before any glue ups.  Also be informed that tru-oil and polyurethane do not like to dry on ipe due to the oil.

Title: Re: help
Post by: eman614 on February 03, 2009, 10:28:00 PM

i am confused, what does ipe stand for? i am new so don't give me too much grief for the lack of knowledge.