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Apex Predator · January 08, 2009, 07:42:00 AM

Here is my latest in progress. This one has a cocobolo riser, bamboo limb cores, and zebra limb faces. These are after peeling the tape off the glass for the first time. She is gonna be gorgeous!

This is the best looking zebra I have used. It's really dark.

bjansen · January 08, 2009, 07:50:00 AM

Looks excellent Apex!

mastin03 · January 08, 2009, 08:52:00 AM

wow...sweet lookin bow apex. cant wait to see that one finished!

Pat B · January 08, 2009, 09:34:00 AM

She's gonna be a beauty, Apex. You are nocking these bows out lately!!! Pat

ChristopherO · January 08, 2009, 11:18:00 AM

The quality of your work is appearent even before final finishing. Those color tones will give it a warm effect. Long bow or R/D?

Apex Predator · January 08, 2009, 11:39:00 AM

Thanks guys, this one has a straight profile.

flint kemper · January 08, 2009, 07:31:00 PM

Apex, just send it to me and I will take it for you. I know you cannot like it that much. HA HA. I tell you what you have come so far so fast look at those riser tapers and glue lines. Very nice indeed. Thanks for sharing the pictures. Flint

Frenchymanny · January 08, 2009, 07:57:00 PM

Very nice!

F-Manny

TNstickn · January 08, 2009, 08:19:00 PM

Its gonna be beautiful!!

SteveD · January 09, 2009, 04:57:00 AM

Very nice Marty. Great work

Apex Predator · January 12, 2009, 08:01:00 AM

Made some good progress on this one! After stringing her for the first time, I found that it was gonna come in under weight. @#$% I had to shorten her by one inch, and re-do the tips. She will now be a 65" NTN bow, which is still mighty fine. Here are some progress photos. The cocobolo and zebra look very classy together, with subdued contrast. I think I like this better than the "flashy", drastic contrast.

Now to shape the riser and final sand/finish.

bjansen · January 12, 2009, 08:33:00 AM

Looks excellent...I really like how you do the tips. Great job!

Focusource · January 12, 2009, 08:43:00 AM

I second that emotion.

TimZeigler · January 12, 2009, 12:02:00 PM

Another fine piece of work, looking forward to seeing it all done.

Tim

Apex Predator · January 13, 2009, 09:14:00 AM

If this isn't "hand-made", I don't know what is!

mastin03 · January 13, 2009, 09:38:00 AM

that sure is coming along nicely....i really like the wood combo you've got on this one

kennym · January 13, 2009, 07:46:00 PM

Love it Marty,you guys and your Hill styles are makin me want to build another one!!!

PV · January 13, 2009, 08:46:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Apex Predator:
[QB] If this isn't "hand-made", I don't know what is!

You got that right bro. Seeing that 4 way made my arms cringe!!
Like what your doing with your tips

TNstickn · January 13, 2009, 09:35:00 PM

Apex Predator · January 16, 2009, 09:29:00 AM

She is ready to put the first coat of finish on now! I will apply Fullerplast to the bare wood, then sand it all off in order to fill the wood grain.

Looking awesome!