I've ordered a Tall Tines T/D recurve with a Rosewood Dymondwood riser and a Walnut Dymondwood center accent. I'm trying to determine what veneers to have Brian put on the limbs over the Actionboo cores.
I've looked at and like the Waterfall Bubinga veneers in Pic #12 and the Black Limba veneers in Pic #5 of the Sample Wood Options on the Tall Tines website. I also like the Olive Ash Burl limbs on bow #8 in Stock Bows on the website.
Any suggestions? I may just have Brian surprise me as I would be happy with any of these veneers.
Bill
Any recommendations at all?
Bill
Carpathium Elm Burl
Or
Waterfall Bubinga
For sure.
Cocobolo!
Eastern Red Cedar!
Dave Windauer dyed the burl limbs to complement the riser
(http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q291/bjornweb/Schafers/IMG_1997_4.jpg)
worked out pretty nice I think.
Bjorn,
What kind of burl for veneers? They sure look great!
Bill
QuoteOriginally posted by cacciatore:
Eastern Red Cedar!
I'm thinking Juniper might look pretty good, too.
Bill
Bill,
After four TallTines, I realize the absolute best way to go about what you are going about is to let Brian know what "look" you are going for and have him let you know what he has in stock that will look good. You can get all kinds of advice here and it is not going to do a lick of good...woods vary soooooooooo much in color and grain. He has never been off on a recommendation to me. For your red riser I suggested the elm burl because I have that combo and the bubinga because I know what the veneers he has look like and I have a set sitting on his rack for a future bow. Do yourself a favor and put it in the pro's hands :thumbsup:
Bill, that is Camphor Burl.
Steve O,
I'm awaiting some sample pics from Brian of three different veneers he has in stock. My initial reaction was Waterfall Bubinga. I'll probably go with that or Olive Ash Burl veneers. Do you have pics posted of your TT with the elm burl veneers?
Bjorn,
Thanks!
Bill
I'll second the carpathian elm burl. Sure is pretty stuff on my TT. I did just order an olive ash burl though. :bigsmyl:
Bill,
Click here for pics! (http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=099898)
I love the Olive Ash burl myself.
Myrtle, red elm with a nice grain, olive ash burl, tamo ash or juniper. I can't even decide for myself. :D
If it were me I think I'd go with olive ash, juniper, osage or my new favorite, yew...Mike
Stained Tamo Ash may be a worthy consideration.
Just click on the 'X' to view
(http://images.imagelinky.com/1300231533.ppt) (http://images.imagelinky.com/1300231533.ppt)
Sappelle. My spelling could be close. Flame madrone is interesting, not too busy, and might look good too.
CARPATHIAN ELM BURL SURE IS NICE...
Steve O,
Thanks for the link to the pics of the Carpathian Elm Burl limb veneers on your TT. They make for a great natural Camo.
Bill
Anytime Bill. Good luck on your quest.
Steve,
I sent Brian an email and he responded back that he still has some Carpathian Elm Burl in stock. I responded back and told him that's what I want him to use on my bow, if what he has in stock would look anything close to the veneers on your bow.
Thanks once again!
Bill
Bill you are going to be one happy camper. Brian won't disappoint you. I have those veneers on my bow, looks amazing and shoots lights out. Now the dreaded wait. :campfire:
Another for tamo ash stained to match
Red rat snake!!
I'm a big waterfall bubinga fan, I like your first choice. That would look great
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab246/yornoc/338.jpg)
QuoteOriginally posted by YORNOC:
Red rat snake!!
I'm a big waterfall bubinga fan, I like your first choice. That would look great
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab246/yornoc/338.jpg)
David,
I agree that Waterfall Bubinga would look great, but, I'm actually looking for something that would match up with the Walnut Dymondwood and contrast with the Rosewood Dymondwood. That's why I chose the Carpathian Elm Burl, that plus it is one outrageous looking veneer and affords a natural camo appearance to boot.
I didn't see the pic before I responded to your post. Is that Red Rat Snake skin? Or is that Waterfall Bubinga on your limbs?
Bill
QuoteOriginally posted by Dirtybird:
Bill you are going to be one happy camper. Brian won't disappoint you. I have those veneers on my bow, looks amazing and shoots lights out. Now the dreaded wait. :campfire:
Dirtybird,
Thanks for the feedback. I don't look upon it as a dreaded wait. I've waited up to 14 months for other bows and if I ordered some of the other bows that are out there it could be closer to two years. I'll just greatly anticipate seeing the new TT while patiently waiting for it to be built! :)
Bill
What kind of strings does Brian ship with his bows? Specifically, what string material?
Bill
Below are some pics of the riser wood I've ordered for my Tall Tines T/D recurve, with the exception that the center accent stripe will be Walnut Dymondwood instead of Bocote, and two pics of the Carpathian Elm Burl on Steve O's TT T/D Recurve as samples of what I've ordered for veneers on my TT T/D Recurve. also, please note that my riser will be RH.
(http://usera.imagecave.com/wlamb1647/Rosewood%20Dymondwood%20Riser.jpg)
(http://usera.imagecave.com/wlamb1647/Caparthian%20Elm%20Burl%20Veneers.jpg)
(http://usera.imagecave.com/wlamb1647/Caparthian%20Elm%20Burl%20Veneers2.jpg)
Bill
Bill, Brian uses SBD strings on his bows. I like the combo can't wait to see the final product myself.
Yes Brian has SBD string as a standard.The bow I received had a too short string anyway that made impossible to achieve the 7 1/2" brace that Brian advises.I know that Steve O had the same problem.I hope this problem is been resolved.
Should be a beautiful selection.
Will not be as anxious as you are, however I do look forward to seeing pics of your bow.
QuoteOriginally posted by cacciatore:
Yes Brian has SBD string as a standard.The bow I received had a too short string anyway that made impossible to achieve the 7 1/2" brace that Brian advises.I know that Steve O had the same problem.I hope this problem is been resolved.
I've bought SBD strings and never had a problem with them being too short. Of course, I specified the string length I wanted and received exactly the lengths ordered.
On the other hand, there's a relatively new Sponsor who is also a string builder. I ordered a couple of strings from him on another board. The first string he built for me was over an inch shorter than I requested. It gave me a 9 inch BH on a bow that needed 7.5-8". I mailed the string back to him and be built another one and mailed it to me. It was an inch short. I still couldn't get below the maximum recommended BH of 8". I just threw it in the trash and didn't bother communicating with him again.
I've gotten outstanding service and strings from SBD and Oliver Stacy.
Bill
NICE PICS,TO CHOOSE FROM,,,DIFFICULT TASK,,,
OliverStacy makes AWESOME strings. I put them on my TTs as soon as I get one in.