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Title: Finished another longbow!
Post by: Apex Predator on August 05, 2008, 05:17:00 AM
Just finished another longbow.  This one is 66" and 49@28.  Osage riser with walnut front and back.  She has two tapered maple core lams and osage tips.  She's a great shooter as well!

(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o203/Apex-Predator/Apex%20bows/AP00208-2.jpg)

(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o203/Apex-Predator/Apex%20bows/AP00208-1.jpg)

(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o203/Apex-Predator/Apex%20bows/AP00208-3.jpg)

(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o203/Apex-Predator/Apex%20bows/AP00208-4.jpg)

(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o203/Apex-Predator/Apex%20bows/AP00208-5.jpg)

(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o203/Apex-Predator/Apex%20bows/AP00208-8.jpg)
Title: Re: Finished another longbow!
Post by: Apex Predator on August 05, 2008, 05:24:00 AM
(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o203/Apex-Predator/Apex%20bows/AP00208-10.jpg)

(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o203/Apex-Predator/Apex%20bows/AP00208-11.jpg)

(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o203/Apex-Predator/Apex%20bows/AP00208-12.jpg)

(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o203/Apex-Predator/Apex%20bows/AP00208-9.jpg)

(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o203/Apex-Predator/Apex%20bows/AP00208-6.jpg)

(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o203/Apex-Predator/Apex%20bows/AP00208-7.jpg)
Title: Re: Finished another longbow!
Post by: JEFF B on August 05, 2008, 05:52:00 AM
that is one fine looking bow when ya get sick of it just send it my way i love that poundage and osage wow!!! that is just awesome.   :biglaugh:
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Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on August 05, 2008, 06:16:00 AM
Lovely bit of gear, there! Well done!
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Post by: BONE on August 05, 2008, 06:20:00 AM
Apex--Ya done good   :clapper:   Every bow you have posted has been a work of art. Better watch it,looks like you are headed for full time Boyer.----Bone
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Post by: SteveD on August 05, 2008, 07:38:00 AM
Beautiful Job Marty. Really Nice
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Post by: Danny Roberts on August 05, 2008, 07:44:00 AM
Beautiful !!!
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Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on August 05, 2008, 07:51:00 AM
You turned in to a nice Bowyer Apex. Another great looking bow.
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Post by: DCM on August 05, 2008, 08:43:00 AM
Very nice.  Can you feel it flex as well?  Don't remember if your form has r/d or not.  Looks like it would be very well mannered.  Glue lines are excellent as is overall fit and finish.  Only constructive comment I could make is to consider a little more angle on your string grooves, such that the string lays straight at brace height.  If you increase the angle a little more at this point, you'll relieve an area for the string to travel without interference during the draw as well.  Love the color contrast, although time will tend to darken the osage.
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Post by: BMN on August 05, 2008, 09:18:00 AM
love it! Great job as always.
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Post by: woodenwonder on August 05, 2008, 09:38:00 AM
Great looking bow. Your glue lines are getting better. Whats the 00208 on the bow mean? I know it's not your second bow this year.
Gary
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Post by: Deadsmple on August 05, 2008, 09:49:00 AM
Great job! I always look forward to see your longbow posts, I'm never disappointed.
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Post by: Lewis Brookshire III on August 05, 2008, 09:52:00 AM
Great looking bow Marty!!!
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Post by: Apex Predator on August 05, 2008, 10:03:00 AM
Yes, I intend to change the angle on my string grooves.  I have been using 45 degrees, but see the need for a shallower angle on these longer bows.  I started serializing my bows when I started using fiberglass.  This is the second of this year.  Thanks for all the kind words.  I will be starting a "design consideration" thread shortly, so stay tuned.
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Post by: ChristopherO on August 05, 2008, 01:05:00 PM
The fade transitions are incredible!  Very beautiful work, Marty.
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Post by: longbawl on August 05, 2008, 01:51:00 PM
Very nice
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Post by: Apex Predator on August 06, 2008, 05:12:00 AM
I really appreciate all the encouraging words folks.  This bow building is very addictive!
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Post by: Bone lake on August 06, 2008, 05:23:00 AM
That's a beauty, nice job!
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Post by: Dutchman on August 06, 2008, 08:33:00 AM
'Nother fine job, AP!

You and I are gonna have to have a little talk pretty soon, I think...  ;)
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Post by: vermonster13 on August 06, 2008, 08:36:00 AM
Nice job!
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Post by: J. Holden on August 06, 2008, 09:07:00 AM
Wow!  That looks great!  Very easy on the eyes, you taken' orders yet?

Jeremy
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Post by: Apex Predator on August 06, 2008, 09:59:00 AM
My quality has met my expectations on this one.  I hope to sell a few soon.
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Post by: Izzy on August 06, 2008, 10:31:00 AM
Sweet bow.Congrtats.
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Post by: Kingwouldbe on August 06, 2008, 10:52:00 AM
Nice work   :clapper: