Jamie.  I haven't finished the bow yet.  Still a bit too heavy for me to pull more than once!  I didn't trap the belly at all, but I did sand the edges pretty good.  Excessive trapping on a bow this narrow always gives me problems with the tips 'wondering' on me.  I will be adding water buffalo horn tips maybe this evening.  I'll be sure and post some finished pics.

John.  Yes, I did cure the belly lam in the hot box.  Only had the temp at about 125 deg though.  I used the heat gun to temper the belly and I guess it got fairly hot.  The boo just changed to a light tan color though....no scorch marks!     :D   I think I'll pass on the 'soak in the tub'.    

sweet. i just ordered some 1 1/2 wd raw boo and sme 2 raw boo .
i cant wait to try it! you are way more agressive than i on your first one...i am going for a mildly d/flx hill style , with a 1/4 red oak vert grain core and a boo and curly maple riser. i should be getting the stuff within a week or two. ill keep ya posted.then maybee you can help me out!

Kool Jamie!  Be sure and keep us posted when you get started.

I finally got it down to weight.  52# @ 28", and shot it quite a bit this afternoon.  I'm really pleased with the way it shoots.  Whisper quiet and no hand shock!  I've got the horn glued on the tips right now and am waiting for it to dry.  More pics later tonight or tomorrow.

awesome!
so you kept taking away from the profile to loose some of the weight? about how thick was youre center lam? and was it tapered?

Super glue huh? never had to use the stuff either      

Jamie.  The bulletwood started at 1/2" in the handle area to 5/16" at the tips (thickness), so yes, I did taper it.  Bulletwood is MUCH denser than red oak, so you will need to start with a thicker 'core'.

Dano, I thought you were the guy at Mojam that had the SGBO?  (super glue backed osage)    

No, thats Thunderbird, industrial strength epoxy  

OK guys.  Except for the clear coat, I'm finished.  Named this bow 'boo 'boo (obvious reasons).

Finished stats are 63" ntn; 52# @28".  I may re-do the handle wrap too, as I'm still not satisfied with the fit, but I wanted to get these final pics posted so we can put this thread to rest.    

Posting 6 pics total, this first one is the unbraced profile.  Please ignore the poor pic quality and also the grid in the background, as I didn't clamp the bow in and it cocked a little before taking the pics.

Braced at 6 3/4"

Drawn to apx. 25" (best I could do one handed)

laced handle.  like I said, i'll work on this a little more after I get the clear coat on.

nice stick roc! way to go.    

bty...i just got my urac today!!!

Water buff. horn tip overlay.  sorry for the pic qual.  I'll buff this a little more too before finishing.

Looks great Doug, thought you were going to loose this one, nice job bud.    What's wrong with the handle wrap?

Tip...belly view.

Thanks guys.

Jamie.  May I suggest the first thing you do is put the liquid in a jar and the powder in a plastic container.  No need in fighting it, you'll end up doing it later.

Dano.  Really think I just need to stretch it a little more.  I'll probably spray it down when I put it back on. That should do the trick.

Doug..  That bow sure is lookin good. The tip overlay looks cool. buffalo horn sweet..

Turned out nice Doug! I too like the tips.Very nice feather under the nocks!  

Nice one there bud, looks as tho it turned out good... Leather grip is sweet looking, seems like one of the old timers made grips like that:) Got some good news about the bulletwood...

Joe Don

JD.  Are you saying Mike Hames is OLD?    

I liked that type of 'universal rest' handle on this style of bow.  Mike's was the first one I had seen done like that...not sure where he got it, but you KNOW he plagarized it somewhere.  Not like I'd ever do anything like that, huh JD?     :rolleyes: