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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Apex Predator on May 18, 2008, 05:01:08 pm

Title: Finally finished BBO after a year!
Post by: Apex Predator on May 18, 2008, 05:01:08 pm

Started working on a bamboo backed osage R/D last June. It was turning into a failure so I shelved it until recently. I used a power lam that was way too long. Ended up having a tillering nightmare that had taken way too much set. I decided to finish it and at least have a bow for my wife or kids. It has lost all of it's reflex and now follows the string by about an inch or so after settling. I have learned a lot since this one was started, but decided to finish this one in the original configuration. It has a red oak power lam and handle laminates. The tips are elk antler and are too large. The stain on the back came out much more red than I intended. The good news? She shoots very well though. She is 63 NTN and draws 38@28. I had already marked her and she didn't lose as much as I predicted upon finishing and shooting in. Very smooth drawing, quick, dead quiet, and shock free. My kids are gonnal love her!

I have two more that I am finishing out today. I will post photos of those tommorrow.

(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o203/Apex-Predator/Apex%20bows/Apex1-1.jpg)

(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o203/Apex-Predator/Apex%20bows/Apex1-2.jpg)

(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o203/Apex-Predator/Apex%20bows/Apex1-3.jpg)

(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o203/Apex-Predator/Apex%20bows/Apex1-4.jpg)

(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o203/Apex-Predator/Apex%20bows/Apex1-5.jpg)

Title: Re: Finally finished BBO after a year!
Post by: Ranger B on May 18, 2008, 07:50:21 pm

Nice job

Title: Re: Finally finished BBO after a year!
Post by: a finnish native on May 21, 2008, 09:49:38 am

classical looking bow there, how about a full draw?

Title: Re: Finally finished BBO after a year!
Post by: Pappy on May 21, 2008, 10:20:29 am

Looks nice to me. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: Finally finished BBO after a year!
Post by: Justin Snyder on May 21, 2008, 11:27:20 am

Nothing wrong with that. Justin

Title: Re: Finally finished BBO after a year!
Post by: DanaM on May 21, 2008, 11:36:29 am

It looks real nice but we need a full draw picture ;) :)

Title: Re: Finally finished BBO after a year!
Post by: OldBow on May 21, 2008, 12:54:53 pm

Quote from: DanaM on May 21, 2008, 11:36:29 am

It looks real nice but we need a full draw picture ;) :)

You know for sure that OldBow is going to want that full draw to include this fine bow in the Laminate BOM consideration for May.

Title: Re: Finally finished BBO after a year!
Post by: Apex Predator on May 21, 2008, 01:04:52 pm

I don't think this one is a contender, but thanks for the compliments.
Marty

Title: Re: Finally finished BBO after a year!
Post by: david w. on May 21, 2008, 04:46:50 pm

thats real nice. what wrong with 1" of string follow

Title: Re: Finally finished BBO after a year!
Post by: Apex Predator on May 22, 2008, 07:56:45 am

I have no problem with 1" of set, but this one started with the tips a couple of inches behind the grip.  A "R/D" just doesn't have the same appeal with no "R" left.

Title: Re: Finally finished BBO after a year!
Post by: GregB on May 22, 2008, 09:41:37 am

I'd bet it's fun to shoot, good job on the detail work!