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.
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Looks real nice! Great tiller.
Mike
I know I learn more from the failures than the successes. Good job on finishing this one out and giving it to the kids! Matt
Very nice. I'm sure the kids will be thrilled with it.
nice looking bow
Sweeeet!!
David
Great looking bow Apex and your kids will love it. Thats the way we keep this sport going - pass it along alwasy. Hard Head
great looking bow Marty.
Congrats Marty!!!!!!!!!!