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Cocobolo bows?

Started by Swiftspeed10, April 02, 2014, 11:06:00 AM

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Swiftspeed10

April 02, 2014, 11:06:00 AM
So I'm ordering a new bow soon and I've already made up my mind as to the veneers (going with a darker Myrtle Burl), but as far as the riser is concerned I wanted to go with something darker with a reddish hint--I was thinking cocobolo or bubinga.  I would be using a yellow leather grip (instead of the usual black) and I think the contrast would be nice.  Can anyone share any pictures of nicely figured cocobolo or bubinga?
Benny
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Centaur Glass 57# at 28" (58")
Sauk Trail Kenu 40# at 27" (52")--->waiting for build

Bladepeek

#1
April 02, 2014, 11:18:00 AM
Here are pics of a Border Griffon GL that I just sold and my RER LXR riser.




60" Bear Super K LH 40#@28
69" Matt Meacham LH 42@28
66" Swift Wing LH 35@28
54" Java Man Elk Heart LH 43@28
62"/58" RER LXR LH 44/40@28

tj69

#2
April 02, 2014, 11:35:00 AM
This is a Bezaleel ILF riser by Andy McCoy. Its Cocobolo with Bocote accent



and this is a riser from a Bezaleel Cougar, Cocobolo and Bocote as well

Bezaleel ILF riser + Border HEX6 limbs 50#@29"
Morrison XD riser + Border HEX6 limbs 51#@29"

taxyman

#3
April 02, 2014, 12:08:00 PM
Here's my Predator...The riser is Bubinga

Bear's Paw Classic    50&55# 62"
Blacktail Elite VL    50# 64"
Blacktail Elite VL    53# 62"
Dakota Pro Hunter     50# 64"
Stalker Wolverine FXT 50# 64"
Predator Classic   46&51# 62"
Zipper ILF Hunter     51#
Wapiti T/D 45&50# 62"

taxyman

#4
April 02, 2014, 12:11:00 PM
My Blacktail is Cocobolo and Myrtle...seems like Cocobolo gets darker as it gets older!

Bear's Paw Classic    50&55# 62"
Blacktail Elite VL    50# 64"
Blacktail Elite VL    53# 62"
Dakota Pro Hunter     50# 64"
Stalker Wolverine FXT 50# 64"
Predator Classic   46&51# 62"
Zipper ILF Hunter     51#
Wapiti T/D 45&50# 62"

FerretWYO

#5
April 02, 2014, 12:15:00 PM
Oh I like the coco Myrtle combo.
TGMM Family of The Bow

Chromebuck

#6
April 02, 2014, 12:30:00 PM
Stewart Slammer
 

Eaglewing Double Carbon
 

Jack Kempf
 

Thunderhorn Vintage
 

Toelke Lynx
       

Theres a little cocobolo for ya...

~CB
62" JD Berry Taipan 53@28
60" Super Shrew 2pc 53@28
58" Ed Scott Owl Bow 53@28

Crittergetter

#7
April 02, 2014, 12:32:00 PM
I don't have any pics but I just ordered some coco and tiger myrtle for a riser from Big Jim. Going with the tiger myrtle for veneers too. Looks good in my mind, we'll see how's she turns out!
An elitist mentality creates discord, even among the elite!
"I went jackalope hunting but all I saw was does!"
Luck is when preparedness meets opportunity, I just need more opportunities!

Bowwild

#8
April 02, 2014, 12:52:00 PM
This is the grip of a Blacktail Elite VL one-piece I used to own. I have no idea where this bow has run off too!  It is the best figured Cocobolo I've seen to date.

This bow also has Myrtle flares.

 



Bladepeek

#9
April 02, 2014, 01:17:00 PM
I like the seamless look of the belly of that Blacktail Elite. Now that's some pretty wood!
60" Bear Super K LH 40#@28
69" Matt Meacham LH 42@28
66" Swift Wing LH 35@28
54" Java Man Elk Heart LH 43@28
62"/58" RER LXR LH 44/40@28

keng

#10
April 02, 2014, 01:28:00 PM
I have a chechen riser on my cari-bow. I can't load pictures, I'm not that smart. It's a nice deep red, as another option

Bowwild

#11
April 02, 2014, 02:04:00 PM
I think Norm's work (Blacktail) is at the very top of the heap.  There are a couple others there with him as well.  

Every time I go digging for old photos of this Coco Blacktail I am reminded that I've never seen as nice a bow in cocobolo. Makes me wonder how dumb I was to let it go on.

Tom

#12
April 02, 2014, 02:28:00 PM
Wingnut started a thrread on the availability of cocobolo in the near future, better get on the list real soon.
The essence of the hunt for me is to enter nature and observe+ return safely occasionally with the gift of a life taken.

hybridbow hunter

#13
April 02, 2014, 03:23:00 PM
Fedora Xtrem



Big Jim buffalo





Toelke lynx




Pittsley Predator

La critique est aisée mais l'art est difficile.

Swiftspeed10

#14
April 02, 2014, 04:46:00 PM
all beautiful pictures and bows guys!  I'm still on the fence as to what I want...but I know it has to be figured and dark reddish in color.  Maybe snakewood or figured rosewood.  Decisions decisions...

that blacktail is pretty close...gorgeous.
Benny
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Centaur Glass 57# at 28" (58")
Sauk Trail Kenu 40# at 27" (52")--->waiting for build

nineworlds9

#15
April 02, 2014, 07:20:00 PM
Here's my Toelke Whip- riser is "dark" Cocobolo.  It's like the wood is almost black with light streaks, but glows faint red in bright light..kinda like a smoldering piece of wood.  The other side of the riser is a little lighter with more figure.

 
 

You might consider Bolivian Rosewood specifically.  Or perhaps a wood with a red stain applied.  Chechen, Sapele or Goncalo Alves with a stain would be interesting.  If you're real picky you can have the bowyer take pics of the riser block wiped with alcohol to reveal what the wood will likely look like finished.

That Blacktail was nuts!!
52" Texas Recurve
58" Two Tracks Ogemaw
60" Toelke Chinook
62" Tall Tines Stickflinger
64" Big Jim Mountain Monarch
64" Poison Dart LB
66" Wes Wallace Royal
            
Horse Creek TAC, GA
TBOF

sidebuster

#16
April 02, 2014, 07:39:00 PM
One I made quite some time ago.  Love cocobolo but it is heavy.

#17
April 02, 2014, 07:41:00 PM
Heres the solid cocobolo riser of my Sarrels Blueridge:





Bisch

YORNOC

#18
April 02, 2014, 07:53:00 PM
David M. Conroy

Lost Creek Bows

#19
April 02, 2014, 08:01:00 PM
May the spirit of archery always be with you,and keep you young at heart.  www.lostcreekbow-com.webs.com
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