i would like to see some different pics of big jims thunderchilds and see the wood combos that the proud owners had there bows made of..
thanks brad
Have you looked at Big Jim's website? Lots of great bow pics there, many of which are owned by TGers. Before too long, maybe there will be a picture of my Thunderchild on there, too. :pray:
Here is a link to the pics on Jim's website :
http://s28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/Big%20Jims%20Bows/?albumview=slideshow
A lot of sweet looking bows there! He's next in line for my order! :p
I'm thinking all B&W Ebony Thunderchild^^
I know they're sort of "common" but, my God, they're lovely!
I want to put up some pics of one I got a few weeks ago, but PhotoBucket is not working. She's a beauty too. I'll do it when PB is working.
Black and White ebony Rules! well, I guess so does, walnut burl, and macassar, cocobolo, bocote, Oh man I have some nice myrtle burl, redwood burl, you aught to see this new black myrtle I got in. Wow! course there's always waterfall bubbinga, and killer ziricote. Then there's always osage, purple heart, Tulip, splated sycamore, birdseye maple,
gaboon, snake wood, am I leaving anything out? I'm shure there are another 20 or more species in the shop. I am an addict! I just keep buying wood. It has replaced my bowaholism sorta.
have fun, BigJim
Jim,
You're killing me! Here I had decided on juniper/cocobolo and you bring up myrtle burl. That ain't right!
I just got back on the list for a 2pc ThunderChild. I'd like to see that Black Myrtle. That Snakewood in the 3pc Jim built awhile back still haunts my dreams too. So many wonderful woods, how to choose? Lol!
Jim,Any way to see the wood samples? I like the looks of limbs on the ebony thunder child(in slide show)but I like the grip on the three piece buffalo that is grey with red I beam.Wich grip is that(high)? I just cant decide what wood and this will be once in a life time(so my wife says) purchase.Thanks I should be ordering some arrows and glove from you this next week. Oh yea, and great looking bows.
All I can say is Good Luck !! The Mans got some of the FINEST woods I've ever seen !!!
Uh? Big Jim!
Don't run out of the BW Ebony before you make my bow! BTW, how freaking long is the dang list?!!!! :laughing:
Matt
Ive got two bows on order They sould be coming in the next month or two. And thougt I knew what wood combos I was going with.And now I find out there is something called Black Myrtle. Big jim is slowly killing me. :banghead:
Here's the only pics I have of my new to me ThunderChild. She's got Tiger Myrtle Limbs with a Ziricote Riser. The limb core, according to Big Jim, is "Magic". She's 56" and 52@28. I'm really loving the Tiger Myrtle, it's gorgeous wood, and goes perfectly with the Ziricote. A true work of art. I loved this bow from the first shot. The forward riser gives her a level of pointabitlty that's just awesome. She's fast, smooth, shock free of course, and quiet as a Mouse Fart. I thought my Pronghorn was quiet, but this bow is possibly even quieter. And I shoot 3 under so some bows just don't get as quiet as I'd like for me. Now I begin the "agony" of choosing the woods for my 2pc. Lol! Having this baby to play with, plus my 2pc Buffalo will make the wait at least bearable.
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Sorry fellas, I don't make the woods, just bring them too ya. Centaur, that wasn't nice of you to introduce me to a new wood! especially one sold by the pound!! I guess pay backs can be hell.
The waiting period hasn't changed by a lot. Infact it has probably gotten more accurate. I have chose to forgo the Kalamazoo expo this year due to that fact that I don't own an instock bow and would have to build quite a few bows to keep up with the kustoms and still have some for Kzoo. I do get lots of calls still, but have a feeling that many are waiting till after Christmass.
Critter69- Best thing I can tell you to do is give me a call and we can discuss what may interest you so I can narrow it down. The problem with pictures of instock wood is being able to invision what it will look like on a bow. Also when they are in lumber form, they just don't give true detail. Anytime I purchase wood, I'm looking for something that makes me say WOW. If I find it, I purchase far enough ahead (if I can) to make it to the next time I find Wow for the same species. Certain species are just very nice and will never offer wow, but subtle beauty. Maybe I should take up fishing again, it would be much cheaper.
BigJim
Some times Jim your just plain MEAN !! :knothead:
Quote "Black and White ebony Rules! well, I guess so does, walnut burl, and macassar, cocobolo, bocote, Oh man I have some nice myrtle burl, redwood burl, you aught to see this new black myrtle I got in. Wow! course there's always waterfall bubbinga, and killer ziricote. Then there's always osage, purple heart, Tulip, splated sycamore, birdseye maple,
gaboon, snake wood, am I leaving anything out? I'm shure there are another 20 or more species in the shop. I am an addict! I just keep buying wood. It has replaced my bowaholism sorta.
have fun, BigJim "
Its just not the woods,its the talent to expose them in their most beautiful configuration and even above that is the true workmanship to bring everything together .In all sinserity not many can do it as good as the little Fella.By talking to Jim on the phone he has so many ideas to help you, you will be even more confused than before you phoned !LOL
You're 100% right Steve he is masterful at bringing it all together, even just hanging in the rack they are just plain beautiful to look at :)
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But mine don't just hang, way to much fun to shoot !!!
:bigsmyl:
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i dont know where to start picking the woods. they are all great looking bows and my wife wont let me buy one of every wood combo.lol the black myrtle sounds like a great looking bow! does anyone have a pic of a bow made with this wood?
big jim how long is the waiting list for a new bow?
thanks brad
Wildgame- I am going to get pics of the black myrtle tomorrow- (I hope) and coaster said he would post it. I am also trying to aquire more. The current wait is about 5-6 months.
Thanks for the compliments by the way, I think we may have all bumped our heads.
thanks,bigjim
The hardest part about ordering one of Jim's bows is picking the wood! I ended up going with gray actionwood for my Thunder Child because I couldn't make up my mind on a wood combo. Now I gotta see this black myrtle cause I'm gonna be getting back on the waiting list for bow #3 from Jim.
Here's a few pics of mine with a Kanati quiver that John Dill made for me.
(http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/KenSel_Hunt/Big%20Jim%20Thunder%20Child/TCwithKanati1.jpg)
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Kenneth,What a nice looking Combo,Geez I hate threads like this!Gets the mind just a motoring.I couldn't imagine the woods the little fella has hidden in that shop of his!He's getting to be like those Mad Scientists Mwaaa Ha Ha!LOL.
Here is the some Black Myrtle pictures that Jim sent....It is a limited supply wood :)
Enjoy
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My god and that isn't even finished! I think all us FUTURE customers should make the little fella post on his website many of the differant woods he has in stock.I know,I know Jim they constantly change and new ones all the time ,but I think for lots of us it would clear up some confusion as to what some of these woods look like.Just a thought.
oh my!!! thats goin to make a great looking bow now im very stumped!!!!!lol :thumbsup:
Man I wish my # was coming up!!! I really like the looks of that!
Wow! I was planning to go with a dark bow this time and that looks great. I love all that grain. Kenneth, your gray TC is just stunning, and that matching quiver makes for a beautiful rig!
One day Steve. I have as much (or more) than I can handle juggling a growing archery business, bow building, roofing buisness, camo dipping and a marriage. Thank god our kids are grown. LOL
I am loving it, but it will take a little time.
thanks,bigjim