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Old 06-03-2007, 10:35 PM   #1
tinman
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Default May I introduce, the Purple Rose...

Youth board-bow Deluxe.

Bolivian Rosewood back & riser...





Belly and tips of Purpleheart...[tips not yet complete]





I basically used the plans that Elkninja (from Trad Gang) originally posted for the youth bow and spent about $30 at Rockler on some nice wood. Main bow is a 1/8" x 1-1/2" x 48" piece of each Purlpeheart and Bolivian Rosewood glued together. 1/4" stuff used for the tips and to build the riser section.

I know nothing about building bows...these are the only ones that I've ever built. I was a little nervous but I finally got her to brace tonight...



Now, a question for the experts...how do I finish this type of wood? I want a nice clean look that I don't get with spray/brushed Poly on the Red Oak bows.
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