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Title: big Jims bows
Post by: Doeslayer_67 on December 04, 2013, 09:19:00 AM
Im on the list and im having trouble picking some wood combos. Lets see what you have.
Title: Re: big Jims bows
Post by: nineworlds9 on December 04, 2013, 09:53:00 AM
A Buff' I just sold,
Cocobolo and shedua
 (http://i1309.photobucket.com/albums/s631/nineworlds9/null_zps729a3564.jpg)
With Cocobolo veneers
 (http://i1309.photobucket.com/albums/s631/nineworlds9/null_zps5bc6d01a.jpg)

Thunderchild I had, Bocote and Koa, one of my personal favorites
 (http://i1309.photobucket.com/albums/s631/nineworlds9/null_zps36625f23.jpg)
 (http://i1309.photobucket.com/albums/s631/nineworlds9/null_zps9d96d7af.jpg)

I think if I get another I want it Mac ebony riser with a Koa stripe and Koa veneers with antler tips...you could do that? LOL
Title: Re: big Jims bows
Post by: Alexander Traditional on December 04, 2013, 10:15:00 AM
Here's some pictures of one I got back in April. It's ebony and myrtle burl.

 (http://i1254.photobucket.com/albums/hh619/_9alex/100_2008.jpg) (http://s1254.photobucket.com/user/_9alex/media/100_2008.jpg.html)
Title: Re: big Jims bows
Post by: Alexander Traditional on December 04, 2013, 10:16:00 AM
 (http://i1254.photobucket.com/albums/hh619/_9alex/100_2006.jpg) (http://s1254.photobucket.com/user/_9alex/media/100_2006.jpg.html)
Title: Re: big Jims bows
Post by: 4dogs on December 04, 2013, 10:18:00 AM
Have you seen the slide show on Jims site? Endless possibilities!                                                                      http://s28.photobucket.com/user/coaster500/slideshow/Big%20Jims%20Bows?sort=3
Title: Re: big Jims bows
Post by: threeunder on December 04, 2013, 12:50:00 PM
Yeah, the slide show is an awesome place to start.  I'll post some pics of my Thunderchild this evening.  It is Bacote and Koa.
Title: Re: big Jims bows
Post by: Doeslayer_67 on December 04, 2013, 03:22:00 PM
Thanks guys. I've checked out the slideshow. The only problem is that a lot of the bows don't have wood types.
Title: Re: big Jims bows
Post by: Bel007 on December 04, 2013, 03:34:00 PM
Zebrawood and Pudauk riser, zebrawood/gabon ebony spliced veneer limbs.  Gemsbok overlay.


 (http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii47/bel007/Buffalo%20Bow/IMG_0008.jpg) (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/bel007/media/Buffalo%20Bow/IMG_0008.jpg.html)

 (http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii47/bel007/Buffalo%20Bow/16a.jpg) (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/bel007/media/Buffalo%20Bow/16a.jpg.html)
Title: Re: big Jims bows
Post by: Ladams on December 04, 2013, 03:37:00 PM
I will be watching this thread,because I too am on Jims list and have not decided what woods.
Larry
Title: Re: big Jims bows
Post by: jjwaldman on December 04, 2013, 04:42:00 PM
I don't think I have ever seen a Big Jim bow that was not beautiful.
Title: Re: big Jims bows
Post by: Frenchymanny on December 04, 2013, 05:03:00 PM
All my Big Jims are cocobolo and osage, coco on the
back, osage veneer on the belly, riser osage and coco

  (http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/frenchymanny/IMG_07131_zps9602b52fR_zps13c72c9c.jpg) (http://s71.photobucket.com/user/frenchymanny/media/IMG_07131_zps9602b52fR_zps13c72c9c.jpg.html)

  (http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/frenchymanny/a18f9d14-9662-4db0-a7e6-860bbc319f82_zps0b2dcf76.jpg) (http://s71.photobucket.com/user/frenchymanny/media/a18f9d14-9662-4db0-a7e6-860bbc319f82_zps0b2dcf76.jpg.html)

 (http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i144/frenchymanny/Coin_zps5a37f9bb.jpg) (http://s71.photobucket.com/user/frenchymanny/media/Coin_zps5a37f9bb.jpg.html)

F-Manny
Title: Re: big Jims bows
Post by: stabow on December 04, 2013, 05:12:00 PM
Chuck nice pictures of my bow Thanks    :bigsmyl:    :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: big Jims bows
Post by: Tradtical Commando on December 04, 2013, 06:51:00 PM
Good thread!
Title: Re: big Jims bows
Post by: T-Bowhunter on December 04, 2013, 07:42:00 PM
I have a New Big Jim Thunder Child Bocote and Zircote

http://i.imgur.com/PeDA0oq.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/YxQ76dN.jpg
Title: Re: big Jims bows
Post by: TexasStick81 on December 04, 2013, 08:03:00 PM
Here's my new TC and buff:
http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=133207;p=1
Title: Re: big Jims bows
Post by: nineworlds9 on December 04, 2013, 09:58:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by stabow:
Chuck nice pictures of my bow Thanks     :bigsmyl:      :bigsmyl:  
You're welcome sir!    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: big Jims bows
Post by: coaster500 on December 05, 2013, 01:44:00 AM
The Twins....   Jim nocked these out of the park!!!

   (http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/BigJim604528008.jpg)
   (http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/BigJim604528004.jpg)
Title: Re: big Jims bows
Post by: coaster500 on December 05, 2013, 01:45:00 AM
(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/BigJim604528017.jpg)
 (http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/BigJim604528016.jpg)
 (http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/BigJim604528018.jpg)
Title: Re: big Jims bows
Post by: coaster500 on December 05, 2013, 01:47:00 AM
They were visiting Buff their Big Bro   :)  

 (http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/BigJim604528012.jpg)
Title: Re: big Jims bows
Post by: saltwatertom on December 05, 2013, 02:04:00 AM
 (http://i607.photobucket.com/albums/tt158/saltwatertom/P1030697.jpg) (http://s607.photobucket.com/user/saltwatertom/media/P1030697.jpg.html)
 (http://i607.photobucket.com/albums/tt158/saltwatertom/P1030701.jpg) (http://s607.photobucket.com/user/saltwatertom/media/P1030701.jpg.html)

Meet Ursa, my TC with purple heart, walnut, and cocobolo on the limbs. I love it, and it shoots fantastic!

  :notworthy:    :archer2:
Title: Re: big Jims bows
Post by: Fattony77 on December 05, 2013, 03:10:00 AM
If it's available, I think that leopardwood is a fantastic looking wood on a bow. I have a hybrid with leoaprdwood & dymondwood in the riser and I think it's mighty purty. I can't post pix on here, but could text 'em if ya wanted.
Title: Re: big Jims bows
Post by: threeunder on December 05, 2013, 07:34:00 AM
I'm still looking for the better pics...maybe tonight...but here are a couple of pics of my Thunderchild.  Bacote and Koa.

 (http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n15/ken613/Georgia%202013%20Hog%20Hunt%20with%20KD/Thunderchildandrub_zps5de54b9c.jpg) (http://s108.photobucket.com/user/ken613/media/Georgia%202013%20Hog%20Hunt%20with%20KD/Thunderchildandrub_zps5de54b9c.jpg.html)

 (http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n15/ken613/Georgia%202013%20Hog%20Hunt%20with%20KD/Thunderchildandbus_zps1f80c555.jpg) (http://s108.photobucket.com/user/ken613/media/Georgia%202013%20Hog%20Hunt%20with%20KD/Thunderchildandbus_zps1f80c555.jpg.html)
Title: Re: big Jims bows
Post by: threeunder on December 05, 2013, 07:47:00 AM
Double post
Title: Re: big Jims bows
Post by: hybridbow hunter on December 05, 2013, 11:36:00 AM
Plain    :D   cocobolo buff


  (http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx225/hybridbowhunter/BJ-1.jpg) (http://s758.photobucket.com/user/hybridbowhunter/media/BJ-1.jpg.html)

  (http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx225/hybridbowhunter/BJ2-1.jpg) (http://s758.photobucket.com/user/hybridbowhunter/media/BJ2-1.jpg.html)


  (http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx225/hybridbowhunter/BJ10.jpg) (http://s758.photobucket.com/user/hybridbowhunter/media/BJ10.jpg.html)


  (http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx225/hybridbowhunter/photo5-4.jpg) (http://s758.photobucket.com/user/hybridbowhunter/media/photo5-4.jpg.html)
Title: Re: big Jims bows
Post by: dabprice on December 05, 2013, 12:54:00 PM
New Big Jim 62" Desert Bighorn. Bocote and Shedua riser, bocote limb laminations.
(http://i42.tinypic.com/15eak91.jpg)
(http://i41.tinypic.com/32zmi61.jpg)
(http://i40.tinypic.com/2elzf39.jpg)
Title: Re: big Jims bows
Post by: VictoryHunter on December 05, 2013, 01:24:00 PM
Thanks for this thread. As of today I'm on the list as well! Are the most beautiful things I think I've ever seen. 6 months and counting...
Title: Re: big Jims bows
Post by: BigJim on December 05, 2013, 05:31:00 PM
Just wanted to let anyone know that might be thinking about leopard or lace wood. Ain't happening....I still have some of it in stock as I'm a wood addict. However, after the second attempt of working with it and nearly having to admit my self to the emergency room each time. It has been dropped form the option list.

Thanks ya'll, BigJIm
Title: Re: big Jims bows
Post by: threeunder on December 05, 2013, 07:20:00 PM
This Thunderchild was the first custom bow I ever bought new.  She is stunning.  Bacote and Koa.

 (http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n15/ken613/Trad%20Photos/18EEFC2A-FD3B-4F52-B3A5-66B508771281_zps2dxsvgyd.jpg) (http://s108.photobucket.com/user/ken613/media/Trad%20Photos/18EEFC2A-FD3B-4F52-B3A5-66B508771281_zps2dxsvgyd.jpg.html)

 (http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n15/ken613/Trad%20Photos/E7976D9E-BA9B-4FF6-810B-71FD212CA8B7_zpsdop1yfb3.jpg) (http://s108.photobucket.com/user/ken613/media/Trad%20Photos/E7976D9E-BA9B-4FF6-810B-71FD212CA8B7_zpsdop1yfb3.jpg.html)

 (http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n15/ken613/Trad%20Photos/EFD9FF40-1FBD-402D-8DB4-AF4F2BE8E76D_zpstkgdlyxm.jpg) (http://s108.photobucket.com/user/ken613/media/Trad%20Photos/EFD9FF40-1FBD-402D-8DB4-AF4F2BE8E76D_zpstkgdlyxm.jpg.html)
Title: Re: big Jims bows
Post by: Duncan on December 05, 2013, 08:37:00 PM
I'll be watching this because I'm also on the list. I'm attracted to the lighter colors and my other bows show that preference but on this one I'm thinking maybe something darker, fitting for a bow called a Thunderchild. I'll just let Big Jim do his magic on it!
Title: Re: big Jims bows
Post by: Marc B. on December 05, 2013, 08:56:00 PM
My TC
 (http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c291/marcbishop/P1010027.jpg) (http://s29.photobucket.com/user/marcbishop/media/P1010027.jpg.html)
 (http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c291/marcbishop/P1010026.jpg) (http://s29.photobucket.com/user/marcbishop/media/P1010026.jpg.html)
 (http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c291/marcbishop/P1010025.jpg) (http://s29.photobucket.com/user/marcbishop/media/P1010025.jpg.html)

A Buff I sold
 (http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c291/marcbishop/BigJim2.jpg) (http://s29.photobucket.com/user/marcbishop/media/BigJim2.jpg.html)
 (http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c291/marcbishop/BigJim4.jpg) (http://s29.photobucket.com/user/marcbishop/media/BigJim4.jpg.html)
Title: Re: big Jims bows
Post by: Jeff Mccarthy on December 06, 2013, 10:56:00 PM
Here's an East Indian Rosewood and Bocote Riser on a Desert Bighorn Recurve.   http://i44.tinypic.com/xdtfva.jpg
Title: Re: big Jims bows
Post by: Jeff Mccarthy on December 06, 2013, 11:00:00 PM
(http://i44.tinypic.com/xdtfva.jpg)
Title: Re: big Jims bows
Post by: duffer1565 on December 12, 2013, 02:25:00 PM
 (http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb417/duffer1565/Buffalo%20Bow/2013-05-27084546_zpse234f9f7.jpg) (http://s1204.photobucket.com/user/duffer1565/media/Buffalo%20Bow/2013-05-27084546_zpse234f9f7.jpg.html)   (http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb417/duffer1565/Buffalo%20Bow/2013-05-27084729_zpsc79c2d97.jpg) (http://s1204.photobucket.com/user/duffer1565/media/Buffalo%20Bow/2013-05-27084729_zpsc79c2d97.jpg.html)
My Buff, Cocobolo and Zebra wood with sheep horn tips and overlays. Beautiful and smooth as can be .
Title: Re: big Jims bows
Post by: Brianlocal3 on December 12, 2013, 05:18:00 PM
I've never owned a Big Jim, but  will. There is only one other bowyer who makes a grip that I love and fits me so well and that's a Berry bow.  Big Jim has the grip on his buffalo and TC absolutly perfect.  My buddy let me shoot his TC but he wouldn't turn around long enough for me to take off running with it. LOL
Title: Re: big Jims bows
Post by: marlon on December 18, 2013, 06:43:00 AM
Yes Big Jim bows are top notch bows!
Title: Re: big Jims bows
Post by: Steve Clandinin on December 18, 2013, 08:29:00 AM
Another plug for a great fella.I worked out a trade with the little fella a while ago and last week was the proud recipient of a new Desert Bighorn Recurve,all I can say is WOW.Shedua and Zebrawood riser with Zebra limbs.Has hunting written all over it.Like every BJ I've owned Immpecible workmanship.