SNAKEWOOD by Big Jim

[billy shipp]

I wanted to share pictures of my new 3 pc Buffalo Bow bow by Big Jim.

Big Jim is one of the finest craftsmen I've ran across in the bow building world.

The bow specs are
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Snakewood riser
Macassar Ebony swoop
Macassar Ebony veneers
Buffalo horn tips
Buffalo horn limb butts

I've shot the bow for almost a week, and I'm very pleased with it. Smooth, quiet, and well mannered.

I kinda had my heart set on Redwood Burl veneers until Big Jim said he had some Ebony with cinnamon stripes that would look nice with the Snakewood, so I said let's do it. He builds an extremely nice bow, and he ain't half bad on matching woods either.

Pics coming soon.

[coaster500]

Billy, where's the pics ????? You're just plain mean !!!

[Gerardo]

i want to see this one

[chopx2]

Hey that just isn't nice not sharing...even my 3yo knows that!...can't wait to see the pics!

[billy shipp]

Patience guys patience....I'm not smart enough to figure out the picture posting deal, so I'm waiting for a friend to post them....he'll be along shortly.

[Shinken]

It's a LEFTY - bring it ON!!!


   


Shoot straight, Shinken

[coaster500]

[billy shipp]

Well.....my picture poster may have gone to bed for the night.

A little background on the bow. I contacted Big Jim telling him I wanted something a bit different. I told him my thoughts and he said draw me a picture....I'll give anything a try.
We decided on Snakewood for the riser, and Macassar Ebony for the swoop. He suggested Ebony for veneers. I had seen striped Ebony veneers, and wasn't too thrilled about using that, but Big Jim said you need to look at what I have....Ebony with cinammon stripes. I was sold as soon as I saw pictures of the board.

Big Jim had the riser built like I wanted. We had the veneers picked out. Then I had a special request on the finish. I told him I wanted it finished to look like a 60's model Bear....he said I haven't done that, but I'll do my best.

The finish is BigJim's secret, home brewed Epoxy. The bow has many, many coats of Epoxy sprayed on, with wet sanding between each coat.
The finish came out exactly like I wanted...in fact, he exceeded my expectations, and I know he spent a lot of extra time finishing the bow.
I ask what he called the finish and he said Buffalo Hide....how fitting....a Buffalo bow with Buffalo Hide finish.

BigJim is an exceptional craftsman who takes a great deal of pride in his work, and he's willing to go the extra mile to see that you get what you want.

I know the finish is not what a lot of guys want on a hunting bow, and I understand that. I have hunting bows that I drag around through the brush, and briar patches that I don't care if they get a few hickies on them, but it doesn't hurt to have a nice, Sunday go to meeting bow hanging on the rack either.

[Frenchymanny]

Billy, I've heard about your bow, now I need to see it!
   
Congrats,
F-Manny

[Froggy]

Cruel Billy....just cruel  

[wv lungbuster]

:(    

[Bud B.]

Originally posted by billy shipp:
Patience guys patience....I'm not smart enough to figure out the picture posting deal, so I'm waiting for a friend to post them....he'll be along shortly.

If you like, you can email a photo or photos to me and I can post for you. I'm anxious to see what you've described. Congrats on having not only a new bow, but a piece of artisan craftsmanship.

I'm saving pennies for something new for myself, but at the rate I'm going it'll be a while.


budnstefb-at-aol.com

 

[coaster500]

Wow billy !!! Jim really out did himself on this one .... Great woods !!! Snakewood is always gorgeous but that Ebony with the cinnamon stripes, can't say I have seen anything like it....again WOW !!!

 
 
 
 

[BowMIke]

Great looking bow! Congratulations.

[Bud B.]

Very nice indeed!!

[cecilm]

That truly is a bow to be VERY proud of I really the limb veneers, Congrats;


cecil

[jomama]

nice bow.

[coaster500]

Billy I think you better buy some new Sunday go to meeting duds if your gonna show up with her    

Congratulations !!!!

[Pierre Lucas]

Billy,

WOW........ol'  Big Jim does do some fine work.  I'm still a waiting for my call from Big Jim..


God Bless,   Pierre

[billy shipp]

Thanks for the compliments everyone. I'm very proud of BigJim's creation.

Kip, the Sunday go to metting duds will have to wait a bit after paying for the bow....thanks for posting the pictures too.