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Title: Finished my latest R/D longbow!
Post by: Apex Predator on June 16, 2009, 09:21:00 AM
Finished this one this morning.  She is 62" NTN, and draws 57@28.  Osage and walnut riser with maple accents.  This beauty has an edge grain hickory core, curly hickory limb faces, and antler tips.  She is a good shooter!  I'm gonna try a power lam on the next one to try and move the bend out of the fades just a little.  

(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o203/Apex-Predator/Apex%20bows/H01909-1.jpg)

(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o203/Apex-Predator/Apex%20bows/H01909-2.jpg)

(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o203/Apex-Predator/Apex%20bows/H01909-3.jpg)

(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o203/Apex-Predator/Apex%20bows/H01909-4.jpg)

(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o203/Apex-Predator/Apex%20bows/H01909-6.jpg)

(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o203/Apex-Predator/Apex%20bows/H01909-5.jpg)

(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o203/Apex-Predator/Apex%20bows/Fulldraw-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Finished my latest R/D longbow!
Post by: ron w on June 16, 2009, 09:25:00 AM
Marty, they just get better and better. Like the swoop of walnut in the riser...great job!!!
Title: Re: Finished my latest R/D longbow!
Post by: metsastaja on June 16, 2009, 09:29:00 AM
very nice looking bow.  I enjoy seeing them
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Post by: newtotrad on June 16, 2009, 09:55:00 AM
Awesome.  Marty, what is your take on hickory as a core wood?
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Post by: JRY309 on June 16, 2009, 09:56:00 AM
Sweet looking bow,it's going to look even better as the osage ages!
Title: Re: Finished my latest R/D longbow!
Post by: koger on June 16, 2009, 10:01:00 AM
Like Ron W said, every one seems to get better, I am envious. Fantastic work Marty!
Title: Re: Finished my latest R/D longbow!
Post by: Apex Predator on June 16, 2009, 10:13:00 AM
I shot this one before finishing, but the owner doesn't want it shot again until he picks it up.  I'll post the results and comparison to a similiar action-boo cored bow after we compare the two tomorrow evening.
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Post by: Chris Surtees on June 16, 2009, 11:06:00 AM
:thumbsup:     :thumbsup:
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Post by: wihill on June 16, 2009, 12:35:00 PM
Marty your talent for making these things is amazing - you're getting really, really good at it, bud.
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Post by: bigbellybuck on June 16, 2009, 06:13:00 PM
Apex, what do you mean when you say power lam? just curious.
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Post by: flint kemper on June 16, 2009, 06:52:00 PM
I agree your bows look awesome for no longer than you have been building them. Love those tips on your bows. That makes or breaks a bow for me sometimes. Flint
Title: Re: Finished my latest R/D longbow!
Post by: Apex Predator on June 16, 2009, 07:44:00 PM
Thanks for the compliments folks!

A power lam is a short lam that extends just a few inches past the riser fadeouts, which serves to move the bend in the limb out from the riser.
Title: Re: Finished my latest R/D longbow!
Post by: Hatrick on June 16, 2009, 08:48:00 PM
Very nice work Marty! Every time I turn around your getting another one done. Can't wait to see the next one.
Title: Re: Finished my latest R/D longbow!
Post by: Wannabe1 on June 16, 2009, 09:27:00 PM
QuoteCan't wait to see the next one.  
Ya, me too!   :bigsmyl:

Great work Marty. Your stuff is top notch!!   :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
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