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Title: New bow for Dennis!
Post by: Apex Predator on December 11, 2008, 09:16:00 AM
I finally finished this one.  The original for Dennis is the one that had the cracked glass that I didn't notice until after glue up.  This one has been a test to my perseverance.  As an example, I had to spray this bow four different times!  All is good now.

She is 66" NTN and draws 58@28.  Figured bubinga in the riser, bamboo cores and osage limb faces.  She is my first lefty and I had to leave notes all over the shop, so I wouldn't cut something on the wrong side!  :)   I think he will be pleased.

(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o203/Apex-Predator/Apex%20bows/01008-1.jpg)

(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o203/Apex-Predator/Apex%20bows/01008-2.jpg)

(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o203/Apex-Predator/Apex%20bows/01008-3.jpg)

(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o203/Apex-Predator/Apex%20bows/01008-4.jpg)

(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o203/Apex-Predator/Apex%20bows/01008-6.jpg)

(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o203/Apex-Predator/Apex%20bows/01008-7.jpg)

(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o203/Apex-Predator/Apex%20bows/01008-8.jpg)
Title: Re: New bow for Dennis!
Post by: BMN on December 11, 2008, 09:30:00 AM
Very nice!
Title: Re: New bow for Dennis!
Post by: Oliverstacy on December 11, 2008, 09:33:00 AM
I like it...is it a design of yours?

Josh
Title: Re: New bow for Dennis!
Post by: DesertDude on December 11, 2008, 09:41:00 AM
Very Clean looking
Title: Re: New bow for Dennis!
Post by: Apex Predator on December 11, 2008, 09:54:00 AM
Yes, it's a good example of the straight longbow that I build.  It actually has about 3/8" of string follow.  It is a good shooting bow!
Title: Re: New bow for Dennis!
Post by: donw on December 11, 2008, 10:11:00 AM
nice bow!
Title: Re: New bow for Dennis!
Post by: SteveD on December 11, 2008, 10:41:00 AM
another beautiful Bow. Great work Marty
Title: Re: New bow for Dennis!
Post by: HATCHCHASER on December 11, 2008, 11:08:00 AM
Man, Dennis is a gonna like dat.  I wish I was a lefty but I'll probably be over there to shoot it anyway!
Title: Re: New bow for Dennis!
Post by: trapperDave on December 11, 2008, 11:17:00 AM
all them notes,,,and ya still put the shelf on the "wrong side"  :knothead:  


Thats a sharp lookin bow!!
Title: Re: New bow for Dennis!
Post by: bayoulongbowman on December 11, 2008, 11:19:00 AM
whats the bow company?????????? sweet bow!   :thumbsup:    :campfire:    :coffee:    :goldtooth:
Title: Re: New bow for Dennis!
Post by: Chris Surtees on December 11, 2008, 11:41:00 AM
:thumbsup:
Title: Re: New bow for Dennis!
Post by: Frenchymanny on December 11, 2008, 12:03:00 PM
Superb!

Can we see her unstrung?

F-Manny
Title: Re: New bow for Dennis!
Post by: Apex Predator on December 11, 2008, 12:04:00 PM
Apex Predator Bows
Title: Re: New bow for Dennis!
Post by: Apex Predator on December 11, 2008, 12:38:00 PM
Thanks for all the kind words folks.

I didn't take a photo of the unstrung profile, but this one is identical.

(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o203/Apex-Predator/Apex%20bows/AP00408-1.jpg)
Title: Re: New bow for Dennis!
Post by: bowhunterfrompast on December 11, 2008, 03:09:00 PM
Nice  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: New bow for Dennis!
Post by: Frenchymanny on December 11, 2008, 06:40:00 PM
Thanks AP
Title: Re: New bow for Dennis!
Post by: Shape Shifter on December 12, 2008, 09:41:00 PM
That is just a awesome looking bow!
Title: Re: New bow for Dennis!
Post by: Jerry Wald on December 13, 2008, 01:08:00 AM
really nice bow...congrats

Jer Bear
Title: Re: New bow for Dennis!
Post by: Longbow rookie on December 15, 2008, 11:19:00 AM
That's a beauty!  Great work Marty...