Trad Gang

Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: JDinPA on March 16, 2008, 09:24:00 PM

Title: Macassar Ebony or Cocobolo bow woods
Post by: JDinPA on March 16, 2008, 09:24:00 PM
Does anyone have an pictures of Macassar Ebony and cocobolo woods combined on a riser?

I'd like to see what they would look like.

Thanks,
JD
Title: Re: Macassar Ebony or Cocobolo bow woods
Post by: Killdeer on March 16, 2008, 09:27:00 PM
I hope Larry doesn't mind...

http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=5;t=022421

I think Snag has one too.

Killdeer  :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Macassar Ebony or Cocobolo bow woods
Post by: JDinPA on March 16, 2008, 09:38:00 PM
Thanks Kille.
The ebony doesn't look dark in that picture, I wonder if the Cocobolo tones it down a bit.
Title: Re: Macassar Ebony or Cocobolo bow woods
Post by: Killdeer on March 16, 2008, 09:50:00 PM
Macassar isn't black like Gaboon or other ebonies, it (usually) is a dark brown with good flowing grain lines, like smoke on a calm day. Here is Bob's "shop photo" of my riser, Macassar with bocote.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/Killdeer/TG%20Uploads/Archery%20Equipment/Bows/7218Cheyenne.jpg)

Killdeer~no, Larry.
Title: Re: Macassar Ebony or Cocobolo bow woods
Post by: JDinPA on March 16, 2008, 10:10:00 PM
Killie there's some mojo in that riser, I can see it.

Bob makes a beautiful bow doesn't he? I was on a weekend deer hunt in Ohio last year and was going to run over to his shop one day, but I ended up taking a buck the first day. I had to postpone the bowyer trip - someday I'll get there.

I might as well ask for the darker ebony with cocobolo pictures as well...

I'm also tinkering with the idea of a bit of Osage in the riser.
Title: Re: Macassar Ebony or Cocobolo bow woods
Post by: Killdeer on March 16, 2008, 10:14:00 PM
Check out the Blacktail Bows site, they have a gallery with examples of darker ebony and cocobolo.

Killdeer
Title: Re: Macassar Ebony or Cocobolo bow woods
Post by: JDinPA on March 16, 2008, 10:37:00 PM
Thanks - There's some nice one's on the Blacktail site.
Title: Re: Macassar Ebony or Cocobolo bow woods
Post by: Killdeer on March 16, 2008, 10:42:00 PM
Uh-HUH!!
(Wiping drool from keyboard, chair and clothing...)

Killdeer  :jumper:
Title: Re: Macassar Ebony or Cocobolo bow woods
Post by: snag on March 16, 2008, 11:15:00 PM
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/snag23/DSC00520.jpg)

Here is a Cheyenne with Macassar and Hondarus Rosewood. Love the Macassar for it's grain and color variations.
Title: Re: Macassar Ebony or Cocobolo bow woods
Post by: shantam on March 17, 2008, 05:24:00 AM
here is a pic of an all cocobolo riser
  (http://www.free-archers.de/files/galleries/88/Bild%20150.jpg)

the pic is bit shaby,guys im not a got photograph.

shantam
Title: Re: Macassar Ebony or Cocobolo bow woods
Post by: Al Kidner on March 17, 2008, 07:58:00 AM
Thats a VERY nice looker of a bow Killy. I've saved it so to have one made of the same timbers one day. Thanks.


A.K
Title: Re: Macassar Ebony or Cocobolo bow woods
Post by: Killdeer on March 17, 2008, 05:04:00 PM
It got a half pine cone before it left the shop, Al.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/Killdeer/TG%20Uploads/Archery%20Equipment/Img_5141.jpg)

It looks a bit mellower here. I like it mellow.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/Killdeer/TG%20Uploads/Archery%20Equipment/Img_5148.jpg)

Dang I like that bow!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/Killdeer/TG%20Uploads/JLMBH/Img_5375B.jpg)

Killdeer  :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Macassar Ebony or Cocobolo bow woods
Post by: bayoulongbowman on March 17, 2008, 05:24:00 PM
Bloody good shot!!!! lol  :)  mark#78
Title: Re: Macassar Ebony or Cocobolo bow woods
Post by: snag on March 17, 2008, 05:57:00 PM
Nice way to chrisen the bow Killie. I like that pine cone...so much I had to send mine back for a little craving!
Title: Re: Macassar Ebony or Cocobolo bow woods
Post by: hickstick on March 17, 2008, 06:01:00 PM
I'm working on one now thats coco and paduak...hope it comes out as pretty as I imagine it.

heres a 'before' shot:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/hickstick/new%20bows/riserblock.jpg)

the paduak is over my friends house....gotta pick it up this week.
Title: Re: Macassar Ebony or Cocobolo bow woods
Post by: larry on March 17, 2008, 06:12:00 PM
killy, you post that one more time and I'm driving down to VA with a safe cracker to set it free. Or maybe I'll just bring back the whole darn safe  :banghead:    :banghead:
Title: Re: Macassar Ebony or Cocobolo bow woods
Post by: JDinPA on March 17, 2008, 07:28:00 PM
I wasn't going to mention Killie's post of that shot, but I was thinking it last night when she posted the first riser pic.

Keep those Ebony pictures coming...

Thanks,
JD
Title: Re: Macassar Ebony or Cocobolo bow woods
Post by: Killdeer on March 17, 2008, 08:01:00 PM
I gotta see that one when it's done, Hickstick! That is some outstanding wood.  :bigsmyl:  

Larry, the safe weighed three hundred pounds before I stuffed it full of heavy stuff. I am on the top floor. There is no elevator.  :p  

This Arapaho is Macassar and spalted maple, with antler overlay on the front of the riser.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/Killdeer/TG%20Uploads/Archery%20Equipment/Arapaho.jpg)

Killdeer
Title: Re: Macassar Ebony or Cocobolo bow woods
Post by: Killdeer on March 17, 2008, 08:09:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/Killdeer/TG%20Uploads/Archery%20Equipment/Img_4114a.jpg)

Another shot of the riser.
K~
Title: Re: Macassar Ebony or Cocobolo bow woods
Post by: richbear on March 17, 2008, 09:08:00 PM
Here's a pic off of Bob's site of my new Cheyenne, macassar and cocobolo, it'll be here thurs. with the new foam core limbs. HOOOWEEE!
(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/richbear/mynewmorrisoncheyenne.jpg)
Title: Re: Macassar Ebony or Cocobolo bow woods
Post by: bayoulongbowman on March 17, 2008, 09:15:00 PM
Beautiful pics , ya gotta love it..thanks for sharing real nice , love the beads too.. :)
Title: Re: Macassar Ebony or Cocobolo bow woods
Post by: Al Kidner on March 18, 2008, 12:51:00 AM
Gee Killy, that IS a fine bow... and it works too! And thats a dandy as well richbear.


A.K
Title: Re: Macassar Ebony or Cocobolo bow woods
Post by: Killdeer on March 18, 2008, 05:33:00 AM
Love the colors, Rich!
K~  :thumbsup:    :)
Title: Re: Macassar Ebony or Cocobolo bow woods
Post by: LHA on March 18, 2008, 08:51:00 AM
(http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj77/LHA_photos/KZ1.jpg)
Title: Re: Macassar Ebony or Cocobolo bow woods
Post by: snag on March 18, 2008, 09:25:00 AM
What was the yardage Killie?

Rich, you are killing me with that combo!

LHA, what is the core material on those limbs?
Title: Re: Macassar Ebony or Cocobolo bow woods
Post by: LHA on March 18, 2008, 10:39:00 AM
Snag,
The wedges are bloodwood the limb core is carbon
Chris
Title: Re: Macassar Ebony or Cocobolo bow woods
Post by: WildmanSC on March 18, 2008, 10:52:00 AM
I can't show pics yet, because my bow won't be completed for about 10 months.  Ric Anderson is going to be building a Thermal for me out of Macassar Ebony and Bocote in the riser with Actionboo cores and Bocote veneers.  The riser, and possibly the limb pads, will very likely also have Ric's Maple and Bloodwood accents, too.  Whatever he decides to do it will be gorgeous!

Bill
Title: Re: Macassar Ebony or Cocobolo bow woods
Post by: Killdeer on March 18, 2008, 04:09:00 PM
Yardage? How the heck would I know? It was all a blur! Somewhere between ten feet and twenty yards...  :confused:  

That bow right above me sure is a looker! Gotta check out that LHA site!

Killdeer  :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Macassar Ebony or Cocobolo bow woods
Post by: bentpole on March 18, 2008, 05:50:00 PM
Chris Sparks that is one pretty bow! Does it shoot as nice as that try before you buy bow I had for a while?
Title: Re: Macassar Ebony or Cocobolo bow woods
Post by: JDinPA on March 18, 2008, 07:13:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by richbear:
Here's a pic off of Bob's site of my new Cheyenne, macassar and cocobolo, it'll be here thurs. with the new foam core limbs. HOOOWEEE!
 (http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/richbear/mynewmorrisoncheyenne.jpg)
That is a beauty for sure.
Title: Re: Macassar Ebony or Cocobolo bow woods
Post by: JDinPA on March 18, 2008, 07:14:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by LHA:
 (http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj77/LHA_photos/KZ1.jpg)
That is a pretty bow as well.
Title: Re: Macassar Ebony or Cocobolo bow woods
Post by: Gator1 on March 18, 2008, 07:22:00 PM
Ill have a macassar ebony
Bocote flare whisperstik coming soon
Title: Re: Macassar Ebony or Cocobolo bow woods
Post by: LHA on March 19, 2008, 09:26:00 AM
Here is another Macassar / Cocobolo
Tom, hard to remember that bow in the first pic has been long gone.

(http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj77/LHA_photos/DOUG_D5.jpg) (http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj77/LHA_photos/DOUG_D4.jpg)
Title: Re: Macassar Ebony or Cocobolo bow woods
Post by: Chris Surtees on March 19, 2008, 12:21:00 PM
Very nice wood combo and bows.
Title: Re: Macassar Ebony or Cocobolo bow woods
Post by: bentpole on March 19, 2008, 04:17:00 PM
Great lookin bows!! Chris you build some beauties!
Title: Re: Macassar Ebony or Cocobolo bow woods
Post by: joe vt on March 19, 2008, 04:49:00 PM
Chris,

I love the looks of the 1 pc !!!
Title: Re: Macassar Ebony or Cocobolo bow woods
Post by: fishmerf on March 19, 2008, 05:14:00 PM
Chris,
Both of those bows are beautiful!!! I love the 1 pc as well. You have built some awesome bows there buddy.

merf
Title: Re: Macassar Ebony or Cocobolo bow woods
Post by: Ontario Longbow on March 19, 2008, 09:10:00 PM
Maccasser ebony Whips:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/4297432frank/Whip2001.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/4297432frank/Whip2002.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/4297432frank/Whip2003.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/4297432frank/Whip2005.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/4297432frank/WBWhip002-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Macassar Ebony or Cocobolo bow woods
Post by: JDinPA on March 20, 2008, 12:41:00 AM
Nice. Keep them coming...
Title: Re: Macassar Ebony or Cocobolo bow woods
Post by: bentpole on March 20, 2008, 04:41:00 PM
ttt
Title: Re: Macassar Ebony or Cocobolo bow woods
Post by: mooseman76 on March 20, 2008, 07:45:00 PM
Cocobolo and Osage Black Widow PTF...Mike


(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee104/mooseman76/ptfx007.jpg)

(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee104/mooseman76/PTFX005.jpg)
Title: Re: Macassar Ebony or Cocobolo bow woods
Post by: joe vt on March 21, 2008, 08:51:00 AM
Cocobolo Robertson riser.

Bocote/Ebony Crow Creek riser.


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/joevt/P1011477tradgang-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Macassar Ebony or Cocobolo bow woods
Post by: joe vt on March 21, 2008, 08:58:00 AM
Ebony/Bocote Mcllough Fiftyniner


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/joevt/DSC01618modresize.jpg)
Title: Re: Macassar Ebony or Cocobolo bow woods
Post by: joe vt on March 21, 2008, 08:59:00 AM
Ebony/Zebra Brack Quest


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/joevt/DSC01594modresize.jpg)
Title: Re: Macassar Ebony or Cocobolo bow woods
Post by: joe vt on March 21, 2008, 09:00:00 AM
Cocobolo/Zebra Thunderhorn


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/joevt/DSC01597modresize.jpg)
Title: Re: Macassar Ebony or Cocobolo bow woods
Post by: JDinPA on March 24, 2008, 10:57:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by joe vt:
Ebony/Zebra Brack Quest


 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/joevt/DSC01594modresize.jpg)
Joe,
Are the woods listed correctly for this picture?
What kind of ebony is that?
Title: Re: Macassar Ebony or Cocobolo bow woods
Post by: mooseman76 on March 24, 2008, 11:37:00 PM
looks like Maccassar Ebony to me...Mike
Title: Re: Macassar Ebony or Cocobolo bow woods
Post by: joe vt on March 25, 2008, 08:02:00 AM
Joe,

Maccassar Ebony and Zebrawood.
Title: Re: Macassar Ebony or Cocobolo bow woods
Post by: Steve O on March 25, 2008, 08:36:00 AM
I've been looking at Ebony a bit...


(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b351/osminski/EbonyRiser.jpg)


This is a Habu that I SHOULD HAVE BOUGHT!!!

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b351/osminski/VYPERKAHN009.jpg)


Some nice Ebony limbs:

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b351/osminski/MacassarEbony.jpg)


And I have a Silvertip being built right now with this for the riser:


(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b351/osminski/Riser.jpg)


and this for the limbs:


(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b351/osminski/Limbs.jpg)
Title: Re: Macassar Ebony or Cocobolo bow woods
Post by: JDinPA on March 25, 2008, 10:09:00 PM
I too have a bow or two that I should have bought...
There's a Silvertip that has been haunting me.
It was ebony with a light wood wave.
Title: Re: Macassar Ebony or Cocobolo bow woods
Post by: maineac on March 26, 2008, 01:26:00 PM
This is my new Chek-mate cocobola and walnut   (http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/bow.JPG)