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Title: Zipper Zipstick build (finished pics on pg.3)
Post by: Jwilliam on March 08, 2014, 01:56:00 AM

As many of you know I' m crazy about Bill Dunn's bows. I believe that he is a true artist, and even better man.     :notworthy:    His bows just seem to fit me the best. As soon as Bill came out with the Zipstick, I knew I was going to end up ordering one.     :D  

Last June I made a visit to Bill's shop. I thought it would be a pretty cool visit. Plus I could pick out my woods while I was there. I decided to go with a 60" 52@28" bow. I chose Bocote and Cocobolo for the riser, and Curly Koa veneers. Even decided to have him build me one of his Sweet looking quivers !!!

The wait hasn't been bad until the last few days. She is finally in production.     :D    Thought you guys might enjoy seeing the pictures Bill has been sending me.

Title: Re: Zipper Zipstick build (finished pics on pg.3)
Post by: Jwilliam on March 08, 2014, 02:02:00 AM

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Title: Re: Zipper Zipstick build (finished pics on pg.3)
Post by: Ryan Sanpei on March 08, 2014, 02:20:00 AM

That's going to be one sweet bow!!!

Title: Re: Zipper Zipstick build (finished pics on pg.3)
Post by: cacciatore on March 08, 2014, 03:16:00 AM

Go to visit Bill can be very costly,I can't immagine to go there coming back with out a new bow.
Great looking woods.

Title: Re: Zipper Zipstick build (finished pics on pg.3)
Post by: Jayrod on March 08, 2014, 09:12:00 AM

For sure a beautiful stick in the works there!

Title: Re: Zipper Zipstick build (finished pics on pg.3)
Post by: Lonnie bailey on March 08, 2014, 11:13:00 AM

Very nice choice of woods.  It's going to be very nice

Title: Re: Zipper Zipstick build (finished pics on pg.3)
Post by: daveycrockett on March 08, 2014, 02:41:00 PM

:bigsmyl:

Title: Re: Zipper Zipstick build (finished pics on pg.3)
Post by: Longbow917 on March 08, 2014, 05:00:00 PM

That is gnarly for sure!  Can't wait to see the finished product!

Title: Re: Zipper Zipstick build (finished pics on pg.3)
Post by: BOWMARKS on March 08, 2014, 07:16:00 PM

Hope Bill hurries up now you got me wanting to shoot it.    :archer2:

Title: Re: Zipper Zipstick build (finished pics on pg.3)
Post by: Jwilliam on March 09, 2014, 07:13:00 AM

Mark,
They are a sweet shooting bow. You might end up wanting one.   :thumbsup:  


Bill

Title: Re: Zipper Zipstick build (finished pics on pg.3)
Post by: bluemoonrising on March 09, 2014, 02:57:00 PM

Bill--I'm interested in the Zipper line of bows, but I love my Centaur. Seeing that you own both, could you compare them a little for me. Thanks-Mike

Title: Re: Zipper Zipstick build (finished pics on pg.3)
Post by: Jwilliam on March 09, 2014, 05:46:00 PM

Mike,
Sent you a PM.


Bill

Title: Re: Zipper Zipstick build (finished pics on pg.3)
Post by: Sam S on March 09, 2014, 05:51:00 PM

I started shooting traditional equipment in 1988 with a zipper bow. Bob Thompson was the bowyer then and I was lucky he only lived about 3 miles from me I still have that bow when I switched to lefty in the mid 90's he built me another one. If I ever need another it will be a zipper I am sure

Title: Re: Zipper Zipstick build (finished pics on pg.3)
Post by: bluemoonrising on March 09, 2014, 05:59:00 PM

Thanks-Bill!

Title: Re: Zipper Zipstick build (finished pics on pg.3)
Post by: KentuckyTJ on March 10, 2014, 11:48:00 AM

Bill just sent me a pic of the new broadheads, and your bow was in the background. Man it is a great looking bow, congrats Brother!

Title: Re: Zipper Zipstick build (finished pics on pg.3)
Post by: Jwilliam on March 10, 2014, 11:36:00 PM

Coming along nicely !!!


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Title: Re: Zipper Zipstick build (finished pics on pg.3)
Post by: Over&Under on March 11, 2014, 01:45:00 AM

I'll say!...antler accents...nice touch!

Title: Re: Zipper Zipstick build (finished pics on pg.3)
Post by: KentuckyTJ on March 11, 2014, 09:25:00 AM

That thing is going to be crazy purdy!

Title: Re: Zipper Zipstick build (finished pics on pg.3)
Post by: Jwilliam on March 11, 2014, 10:32:00 PM

Quote

Originally posted by Over&Under:
I'll say!...antler accents...nice touch!

Sheep horn   :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Zipper Zipstick build (finished pics on pg.3)
Post by: Over&Under on March 12, 2014, 01:03:00 AM

Quote

Originally posted by Jwilliam:
 

Quote

Originally posted by Over&Under:
I'll say!...antler accents...nice touch!

Sheep horn    :thumbsup:  [/b]

Even better!!

Title: Re: Zipper Zipstick build (finished pics on pg.3)
Post by: Jwilliam on March 22, 2014, 03:11:00 AM

A few more pictures.

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Title: Re: Zipper Zipstick build (finished pics on pg.3)
Post by: Guru on March 22, 2014, 06:24:00 AM

Wow!!!!  Bill sure knows how to build them pretty!!!

Title: Re: Zipper Zipstick build (finished pics on pg.3)
Post by: Keith Zimmerman on March 22, 2014, 06:38:00 AM

Looks good!

Title: Re: Zipper Zipstick build (finished pics on pg.3)
Post by: T-Bowhunter on March 22, 2014, 06:50:00 AM

Great looking  bow!

Title: Re: Zipper Zipstick build (finished pics on pg.3)
Post by: bluemoonrising on March 22, 2014, 07:53:00 AM

Wow!

Title: Re: Zipper Zipstick build (finished pics on pg.3)
Post by: ron w on March 22, 2014, 12:57:00 PM

Can't wait till it's all done.......looks really nice. My ILF Zipper has antler overlays....nice stuff!!

Title: Re: Zipper Zipstick build (finished pics on pg.3)
Post by: Gator1 on March 22, 2014, 01:00:00 PM

:scared:    :scared:    :scared:    :bigsmyl:

Title: Re: Zipper Zipstick build (finished pics on pg.3)
Post by: Jwilliam on April 01, 2014, 07:14:00 PM

First coats of finish. Amazing how the grain really starts to pop out.         :D        


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Title: Re: Zipper Zipstick build (finished pics on pg.3)
Post by: Over&Under on April 01, 2014, 07:59:00 PM

Mercy me!!

Title: Re: Zipper Zipstick build (finished pics on pg.3)
Post by: BOWMARKS on April 01, 2014, 08:52:00 PM

C'mon Billy quit playing around we want to shoot it!!!!    :bigsmyl:

Title: Re: Zipper Zipstick build (finished pics on pg.3)
Post by: BuckeyeGuy on April 01, 2014, 11:02:00 PM

Man that's a pretty bow!

Title: Re: Zipper Zipstick build (finished pics on pg.3)
Post by: sore fingers on April 02, 2014, 02:48:00 AM

That is one of the best looking bows I have ever seen. When he had the pass around with the Zipstik  it seems like everyone was loving it. Should be a great shooter. Congrats man.

Title: Re: Zipper Zipstick build (finished pics on pg.3)
Post by: warden415 on April 02, 2014, 10:46:00 AM

Looks great.  Cant wait to get my new Nitro also

Title: Re: Zipper Zipstick build (finished pics on pg.3)
Post by: Duckbutt on April 02, 2014, 08:56:00 PM

I got to spend some time with Bill this past weekend and my order has been placed!  The stuff he does in that shop BLEW ME AWAY!!!!!!

Title: Re: Zipper Zipstick build (finished pics on pg.3)
Post by: Stone Knife on April 03, 2014, 05:56:00 AM

Wow! very pretty   :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Zipper Zipstick build (finished pics on pg.3)
Post by: ron w on April 03, 2014, 09:55:00 AM

HOLY COW...........   :thumbsup:   .....NICE!!

Title: Re: Zipper Zipstick build (finished pics on pg.3)
Post by: awbowman on April 03, 2014, 09:58:00 AM

I'm just plain in awe with Bill sometimes.

Title: Re: Zipper Zipstick build (finished pics on pg.3)
Post by: Jwilliam on April 12, 2014, 09:36:00 PM

Made a trip down to Bill's shop this week to pickup my new Zipstick. Just wanted to thank Bill Dunn for all of his hard work. I sure do appreciate it !!! The bow is a Cocobolo and Bocote riser, Carbon & Foam limbs with Curly Koa veneers on the belly. The Sheep horn overlays were the icing on the cake.The bow came in at 60" 53@28". Perfect specs !!! Probably the prettiest bow I have ever owned.   :thumbsup:  


Bill

Title: Re: Zipper Zipstick build (finished pics on pg.3)
Post by: Jwilliam on April 12, 2014, 09:37:00 PM

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Title: Re: Zipper Zipstick build (finished pics on pg.3)
Post by: Alexander Traditional on April 12, 2014, 10:15:00 PM

Nice!

Title: Re: Zipper Zipstick build (finished pics on pg.3)
Post by: Pops on April 12, 2014, 10:20:00 PM

Wow...I like it

Title: Re: Zipper Zipstick build (finished pics on pg.3)
Post by: Gator1 on April 12, 2014, 10:22:00 PM

Whoa....

Congratulations

Title: Re: Zipper Zipstick build (finished pics on pg.3)
Post by: Jwilliam on April 12, 2014, 10:33:00 PM

Thanks guys. Pictures just don't do this bow justice. The Curly Koa is Amazing !!! Everything just flows together so well.


Bill

Title: Re: Zipper Zipstick build (finished pics on pg.3)
Post by: Rob W. on April 13, 2014, 03:31:00 PM

That is it!   I have to have one. Shot one at KY tradfest and can't stop thinking about it.

Very nice wood combo!

Title: Re: Zipper Zipstick build (finished pics on pg.3)
Post by: South MS Bowhunter on April 13, 2014, 04:38:00 PM

Great looking bow Bill!

Title: Re: Zipper Zipstick build (finished pics on pg.3)
Post by: jt85 on April 13, 2014, 04:50:00 PM

WOW,I like the looks of that bow

Title: Re: Zipper Zipstick build (finished pics on pg.3)
Post by: LimBender on April 13, 2014, 05:11:00 PM

Man that's nice!

He'll of a shooter too.  Looking forward to owning another Zipstick.

Title: Re: Zipper Zipstick build (finished pics on pg.3)
Post by: Lippe on April 13, 2014, 08:59:00 PM

That really is a beautiful weapon. Congrats.
Lippe

Title: Re: Zipper Zipstick build (finished pics on pg.3)
Post by: BuckeyeGuy on April 13, 2014, 09:01:00 PM

Damn nice bow!

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Post by: KentuckyTJ on April 13, 2014, 09:02:00 PM

Shuweeee! That is beautiful accuracy right there.

Title: Re: Zipper Zipstick build (finished pics on pg.3)
Post by: Gen273 on April 13, 2014, 10:18:00 PM

Wow, that is a great looking bow. Congrats!!!

Bill Dunn sure knows how to build them!