any body have one of these bows that can show me some pics? i am planning to get one made by Bill and i am trying to figure out what veneers to go with....thought maybe some pics would spur my creativity!
thanks
mike
Zipper's for me I like Curly maple for limb veneers.A native hardwood and I like the looks of curly maple in the limbs.JMO
There are a couple pics on the Zipper website last I looked. Didn't know these were still going, but wouldn't mind seeing some myself.
Dark woods like ebony and wenge would probably look good with the antler.
Someone has to have a pic!!!
Website only has riser - and just one.
Whatever will be nice. I really like some of the Zippers I have seen in curley maple though;
God bless, Steve
His curly maple is very nice and may just go that way. What about snakewood?
really - none??
Your not likely to see many of them. There are only 19 Elk risers out there.Well only 18 out there because I am keeping the one I have. :D
I have 4 REALLY nice antlers just waiting to be turned into risers.
Bill
4 left after you make mine??? He might be down to 3 antlers!
I think it would look slick with cedar vaneers give it a real western look
That is a great thought. I will have to look into that.....
I really like creating bows that have a theme - should be a western theme. I was looking a some interesting birch but thought it was too light for coloring on riser.
Try this link!!!
http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=059520;p=1#000000
Cedar would be cool! I do have a board of cedar in the shop. It is mostly redish and does not have too much of the light streaks in it.
If you find lite a colored veneer you like that has a nice grain to it.We can stain it darker.
I am leaving for a business trip to WI in a few hours.If you will remind me on monday I will get some pictures of the antlers I have. Then you can choose the one that most tickles you.
Bill
I will remind you monday. I thought i saw some cool cedars in the sponsor classifieds......i will check that out.
I could see myrtle or juniper looking good.
Got a set of limbs 4 my elk riser Zipper that's elm on the belly and sassafras on the back.I've had bacote,cocabola,curly maple,black locust,osage,and wenge veneered limbs for this bow.I prefered the dyed maple w/ matching quiver.Although all the other veneers looked good. Especially the black locust.
Juniper would be cool to
No pics? I'd sure like to see one of these. I have seen Voodoos but never seen a Zipper Elkaholic yet. I do have some nice antlers and if I ever get the time I would like to build me one; Or maybe just buy one from Bill, I would probably be way ahead.
God bless you all, Steve
overbo....some pics....PLEASE