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Title: "A BIG JIM MUST SEE" (Do not look at this link unless you want to buy a new bow.)
Post by: COMBER on February 12, 2010, 07:39:00 PM

I don't know how to post pics on this site but here's a link to pics of Big Jims new and improved Thunder Child forward handled long bow. if Big Jim wasn't already started on my new Thunder Child longbow I'd never post this link because it's sure to bury him in orders. I would also greatly appreciate it if someone could post the pics in this thread for me.
Thanks,
Jake

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Post by: owlbait on February 12, 2010, 07:43:00 PM

Comber, cool looking little bow. I like that bow he was showing off there. His workmanship is great, I'm sure you will enjoy it! Post some pics when you get it :thumbsup:

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Post by: LongbowGuy83 on February 12, 2010, 07:45:00 PM

Is that the same Big jim off here?

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Post by: COMBER on February 12, 2010, 07:49:00 PM

Yes it is.

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Post by: rastaman on February 12, 2010, 07:51:00 PM

Very nice Jake! What's the specs on yours? What's Big Jim's wait time?

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Post by: LongbowGuy83 on February 12, 2010, 07:58:00 PM

Here's your pics Jake.
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac55/cachambers/bj4.jpg)
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac55/cachambers/bj3.jpg)
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac55/cachambers/bj2.jpg)
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac55/cachambers/bj1.jpg)

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Post by: COMBER on February 12, 2010, 07:59:00 PM

The specs on mine are 56" 51@28 Macassar Ebony and Bacote riser with Bacote limb veneers. I don't think his wait time is any more than 2 or 3 months but I'm sure with this model he's sure to get backed up. You need one of these Randy.

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Post by: COMBER on February 12, 2010, 08:01:00 PM

Caleb you the man. Thanks for posting the pics. The bow in the pics is not my bow and the woods are Black and White Ebony and Gaboon Ebony.
Thanks,
Jake

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Post by: Gerry on February 12, 2010, 08:03:00 PM

Nice almost makes me wan to give up my recurves.

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Post by: joevan125 on February 12, 2010, 08:04:00 PM

Did i read somewhere that bigJim was making a 3-piece takedown longbow.

His bows are a work of art and you just know he loves what he is doing.

I bet the wait on his bows are going to get longer and longer.

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Post by: LongbowGuy83 on February 12, 2010, 08:04:00 PM

Not a problem brother. I will shoot that bow for my reeeward if I ever meet you. :bigsmyl: :pray:

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Post by: Dan White on February 12, 2010, 08:08:00 PM

Nice clean lines

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Post by: COMBER on February 12, 2010, 08:10:00 PM

Come to Denton Hill and You can shoot mine or any of the dozen or two that Big Jim will bring if he heads up this year.

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Post by: sleepyhollow on February 12, 2010, 08:15:00 PM

WOW, that's a beautiful bow!!!!, love the shape

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Post by: Steve Clandinin on February 12, 2010, 08:15:00 PM

I'm all paid up and on Big Jim's waiting list ,Now this! Thats the exact woods I've ordered in my bow.I'm wondering if that comes in a two piece ? Another sleepless night.I GOTS to get hold of the Man!

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Post by: Mike Burch on February 12, 2010, 08:15:00 PM

HMMM....I wonder if he could make one of those with the sockit lockit T/D system and maintain that grip?

BTW, Beautiful bow!

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Post by: wisconsin wood butcher on February 12, 2010, 08:25:00 PM

i should've believed the warning ssswweett

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Post by: coaster500 on February 12, 2010, 08:35:00 PM

Real nice Jim!!

How does it shoot speed wise compared to the Buffalo Bow?

You sure are making it tough on me :(

Looks like a real winner!!

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Post by: Frenchymanny on February 12, 2010, 08:48:00 PM

:scared:

I looked, I'm cooked...

I had a plan: A Buffalo 2 pieces same specs as my Buffalo 1 piece, now this...
I should install internet in the dog house :bigsmyl:

Another beauty, a must have for the blind! :wavey:

F-Manny

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Post by: Bjorn on February 12, 2010, 08:51:00 PM

Very nice! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

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Post by: varmint101 on February 12, 2010, 08:56:00 PM

Yea, I like that one! The looks remind me a little bit of a Shrew. hmm, just started a new job...maybe this fall? :)

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Post by: COMBER on February 12, 2010, 09:11:00 PM

This will be my first bow from Big Jim but I've seen a shot them at Denton Hill last year and I couldn't believe his fit, finish and performance.

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Post by: GMMAT on February 12, 2010, 09:28:00 PM

The problem with Big Jim posing with bows is......SCALE!!!....lol

That bow could easily be 66", and no one would know!

Nice looking stick, Jim.

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Post by: caleb7mm on February 12, 2010, 09:35:00 PM

I am already on his waiting list at the moment. Now I want to be again!

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Post by: Kenneth on February 12, 2010, 09:38:00 PM

Man I wish I wouldn't have looked!!! I'm all paid up on my Buffalo bow so it looks like I'm gonna have to start sending checks in for one of these. I don't think the grip would allow for his takedown system but if he can pull it off then I know what my next bow will be. Great looking bow Comber!!

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Post by: wv lungbuster on February 12, 2010, 09:39:00 PM

Great looking bow.

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Post by: Kenneth on February 12, 2010, 09:40:00 PM

Man I wish I'd know he made this style!! I gotta stop looking at the pics!!!!

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Post by: COMBER on February 12, 2010, 09:51:00 PM

With bowyers like Big Jim, Duane Jessop (Thunderhorn) and Chad Francis (Lost Creek) I just can't stop buying bows. These three bowyers are all reasonable and true Craftsman. I can already tell you I'm gonna end up with 3 of Big Jims bows (Thunder Child, Buffalo Bow and 3pc).

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Post by: BigJim on February 12, 2010, 11:58:00 PM

Don't blame it on me. All I do is build them. :archer: I traded a bow for an osceola turkey hunt this spring and have nothing to shoot!lol

Just havin fun, Bigjim

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Post by: vermonster13 on February 13, 2010, 12:09:00 AM

Nice looking bow Jim.

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Post by: Kenneth on February 13, 2010, 12:38:00 AM

I'm gonna be giving you a call here real soon Jim. Better go ahead and put my name on the list :readit:

Ken

P.S. Do you know a good cheap divorce lawyer? :knothead: :biglaugh:

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Post by: wildgame on February 13, 2010, 12:42:00 AM

this bow might just tip the bucket on me ordering a new bow (agian)!! i needed to get over the last one first! :knothead: great looking bow :thumbsup:

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Post by: COMBER on February 13, 2010, 07:45:00 AM

Jim,
I told you what this was gonna cause, you better go out and buy yourself a head set for your phone so you'll be able to take orders and work on bows at the same time.
Thanks,
Jake

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Post by: AdamH on February 13, 2010, 09:29:00 AM

Hey Jim, that bow's "Almost" as PRETTY as "YOU" !!! Very Nice Buddy ..............

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Post by: billy shipp on February 13, 2010, 10:16:00 AM

Very nice BigJim.....if you weren't as busy building bows as you'd like to be, that new design should keep you covered up with orders.

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Post by: BigJim on February 13, 2010, 01:17:00 PM

Thanks guys- Adam, I don't know how to take that ???? lol

bigjim

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Post by: joevan125 on February 13, 2010, 01:27:00 PM

Hey Jim im pretty sure im going to want one of your 3-piece takedowns.

Your bows seem to be bullet proof and i really like your style when it comes to bow building.

Are you comming to Tannehill this month Jim.

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Post by: SveinD on February 13, 2010, 01:31:00 PM

That's one fine looking bow!

And quick as a hiccup according to Big Jim, lol!

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Post by: Izzy on February 13, 2010, 01:46:00 PM

Damn I should have heeded the warning in the thread title.Very sweet! :banghead: :banghead:

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Post by: Kenneth on February 13, 2010, 02:38:00 PM

Just put my name back on the list; now I gotta figure out 2pc., 3pc., or Thunder Child. :bigsmyl:

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Post by: AdamH on February 13, 2010, 04:26:00 PM

Not to worry Big Fella ,,, I like WOMEN !!!

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Post by: Keefer on February 13, 2010, 04:59:00 PM

I thought to myself if it's black& white ebony that will be what will make me upset! :(

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Post by: BigJim on February 13, 2010, 09:52:00 PM

Joe- won't make it to tannenhill this month. gonna be there in late april and then howard hill shoot. If you choose to order soon, I can have it for you by the hill shoot. Maybe sooner.

Thanks, bigjim

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Post by: Got2strum on February 13, 2010, 09:57:00 PM

Nice !! I like it. I know his names Big Jim but that thing looks crazy short regardless.

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Post by: Flt Rck Shtr on February 13, 2010, 10:42:00 PM

Happy Valentines day to me! Just talked to Big Jim today and now the waiting begins ! What an awesome looking bow, can't wait to shoot this one !!!

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Post by: GREASEMAN on February 13, 2010, 10:47:00 PM

Awesome lookin bow.I really like the design.How's the forgiveness for bad releases?
You know the short Bow syndrome!

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Post by: BigJim on February 14, 2010, 06:54:00 AM

Greaseman- Honestly doesnt' feel like a short bow to me, that is once I get to picking my spot. I normally shoot a 64" and shoot a 56" comfortably in this. Best thing to do is not have a bad release! :biglaugh:
Thanks, bigjim

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Post by: azhunter on February 14, 2010, 12:02:00 PM

I have never shot of of Big Jims bows, but WOW does he make some really nice looking bows. Want to shoot one some day.

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Post by: longbow55 on February 14, 2010, 12:30:00 PM

Big Jim will you have some of these at the Howard Hill for people to try. Not your personal bow. My back is still recovering from pulling that 98# black widow from last June. Need something in the 50-55# range, yeah I know girlie bow, but I don't have any water buffalo running around in MS.

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Post by: nkw880 on February 14, 2010, 02:29:00 PM

i want one can we get them now

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Post by: Bel007 on February 14, 2010, 02:51:00 PM

I did not need to see that. :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:

If my wife sees one more bow being delivered or bow payment show up on the credit card bill it is going to cost me double in retribution spending.

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Post by: Over&Under on February 15, 2010, 11:29:00 AM

WOW is right!!!

What a sweet looking bow!!

Jake - what do you want in trade for that thing???? :D

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Post by: FerretWYO on February 15, 2010, 01:29:00 PM

That is a beauty.

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Post by: RUSTY1 on February 15, 2010, 06:55:00 PM

Put my order with Jim today. Same as the pic, but a lefty!!!!

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Post by: Joe D on February 15, 2010, 07:00:00 PM

Jake
WTF......how many bows do you buy in a year? :saywhat: :)

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Post by: COMBER on February 15, 2010, 09:40:00 PM

Joe,
Put it this way more than a couple dozen. :help: :help:

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Post by: JMartin on February 15, 2010, 09:57:00 PM

Man...that's a sweet bow!

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Post by: KentuckyTJ on February 16, 2010, 11:27:00 AM

Amazing looking bow. Beautiful curves, reminds me of my wife.

+100 "Husband of the year" points for that statement.

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Post by: longbow55 on February 16, 2010, 03:19:00 PM

Is this bow cut to center?

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Post by: Over&Under on February 16, 2010, 06:55:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by KentuckyTJ:
Amazing looking bow. Beautiful curves, reminds me of my wife.

+100 "Husband of the year" points for that statement.

Well played Tom, well played indeed!

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Post by: BigJim on February 16, 2010, 07:33:00 PM

Yes it is cut to center as are all of my bows. I will be offering it in a 2 piece also.

thanks, bigjim

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Post by: wihill on February 16, 2010, 09:08:00 PM

Crap.. I looked. And late enough to see Big Jim now offering a two piece.

Crap.

Crap, crap, crap...

Now I need to see how long the wait is.

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Post by: Two Arrows on February 17, 2010, 09:17:00 AM

Awwww heck! I looked too!

Wow! That's a great looking bow!

Now comes the really hard decision, do I order one, or just waite for Comber to put his up for trade, since he more than likely has another order in to Big Jim for an upgrade? :biglaugh:

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Post by: mancole5 on February 17, 2010, 10:19:00 AM

I have been away from the computer for a couple of days, and wouldn't you know it...there a 5 pages of comments about my new bow from Big Jim! Comer, quit getting credit for my bow :biglaugh: :biglaugh: Guys in all seriousness, this is my second bow from Big Jim and it is awesome!! I have a 58" and he built this bow for me, and it is just a smooth and fast! If you are thinking of forward handle designed bow, please give Jim a call and talk with him. He has a winner with this model! Thank you for all the wonderful comments about my bow, I just wanted to confirm with everyone that this bow is all that it is cracked up to be!

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Post by: COMBER on February 17, 2010, 12:43:00 PM

Hey its been nice getting the credit for your bow Ryan but I did post that it wasn't mine and that mine would be 56" and Macassar Ebony and Bacote. Doug I don't think I'll part with this one too soon and I definitely won't part with it till I've got another one in my hands. I'm famous for the revolving bow order with a couple select bowyers.

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Post by: mancole5 on February 17, 2010, 01:58:00 PM

All in fun my friend! I know you will like your bow when you get it! Can't wait to see pictures of it!

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Post by: COMBER on February 17, 2010, 02:16:00 PM

It'll be impossible not to like.

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Post by: mancole5 on February 17, 2010, 04:54:00 PM

I know what you mean!! He does such a wonderful job on all of his bows.

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Post by: daveycrockett on February 17, 2010, 06:44:00 PM

Socket(sleave) T/D system? I draw 30", how long of a bow? :bigsmyl:

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Post by: Kenneth on February 17, 2010, 06:51:00 PM

Davey, not sure what Jim's using for his takedown on this bow yet but from what I've heard him say is draw lengths up to 29" for the 56" bow and the 58" bow for anything over that.

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Post by: BigJim on February 17, 2010, 07:56:00 PM

Kenneth, thats about right. I have shot my 56" many times and it feels smooth to me at my 29-29.5" draw. At 30" you should probably go to the 58". The force draw curve doesn't show poundage ramping until around 30" and even there it is only by an extra .5# more than the average of the previous per inch increases.
Yes my two piece will be a carbon socket style.

thanks,bigjim

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Post by: BighornTn on February 17, 2010, 08:15:00 PM

I have a Big Jim Buffalo Bow on order in a 2pc locket socket takedown that should be ready by TBOF in March down in Florida at the spring shoot. I can hardly wait to check out one of these also. Sweet looking bow Big Jim!! Rick J

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Post by: Kenneth on February 17, 2010, 09:42:00 PM

So you're using the socket system Jim? Man you really give a guy a lot of hard decisions. You're to bows what Starbucks is to coffee. :confused: :biglaugh: ;)

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Post by: BigJim on February 17, 2010, 11:13:00 PM

Just a man who likes to make bows and friends.

bigjim

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Post by: helo on February 17, 2010, 11:35:00 PM

Awesome looking bow! How long of a wait is it at the moment for one of those ? :thumbsup:

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Post by: House on February 18, 2010, 12:42:00 AM

Very nice....I guess I have another one to add to my list. Just what I needed?!?

Travis

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Post by: Hill Hunter on February 18, 2010, 10:16:00 AM

Dang it, I looked 3 or 4 times and it gets worse everytime, sold my wheels last year and own 2 recurves and a long bow, is it to soon to order another. ( i may need proffesional help)

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Post by: mancole5 on February 18, 2010, 04:21:00 PM

You better go ahead get on board for one of these before his wait time gets to be a year! You won't regret it!!

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Post by: Hill Hunter on February 18, 2010, 06:18:00 PM

I do need proffesional help,,, a professional bowyer.

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Post by: BigJim on February 18, 2010, 08:21:00 PM

Guys- for those who have asked (I guess for those who didn't ask too) the curent wait time is an aproximate 16+- weeks. I do my best to build my bows as quick as possible without rushing them. I may have gotten carried away with my wood working toys trying to achieve a more efficient process but I will not intentionally rush them in order to meet demand. In other words as long as I can build a quality bow, I will make them as fast as I can.

Thanks for all ya'lls kind words, BigJim

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