Finished BBO after one year!

[Apex Predator]

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.

[elk ninja]

Looks real nice!  Great tiller.
Mike

[mmgrode]

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

[4runr]

Very nice. I'm sure the kids will be thrilled with it.

[**DONOTDELETE**]

nice looking bow

[Widowbender]

Sweeeet!!

David

[Hard Head]

Great looking bow Apex and your kids will love it. Thats the way we keep this sport going - pass it along alwasy. Hard Head

[CJ Pearson]

great looking bow Marty.

[BigRonHuntAlot]

Congrats Marty!!!!!!!!!!