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First Osage character bow build along
1/2primitive:
I decided to dig it out and leave the hole, it's thick enough there to be safe and it looks real neat that way.
I just wanted to say I shaped the handle and started shooting it in, and wow! It's definitely the best bow I own. It's fast, not much hand shock, and it shoots a Mulefat arrow (kind if a test shaft to see how I liked mulefat) I made very accurately. I'm happy with it. I'll most likely use this bow for hunting this fall.
Sean
1/2primitive:
And another quick update, rough sanding; done. Final sanding; in progress. I'll probably put the first coat of finish on it tonight.
Sean
duffontap:
Good choice on the knot. Keep up the good work.
J. D. Duff
1/2primitive:
Thanks J.D.
After sanding, the bow came out slightly underwieght, so I'll be reflexing it a little tonight. How much should I reflex it if I want the wieght to raise about 6-7lb?
I've done three quick updates right in a row now. ::) :D
Sean
Justin Snyder:
If it were my bow I would shoot it in a little and get those limbs good and exercised, then heat treat the limbs. I have had great success with doing it that way. I think heat treating about 1 1/2" into it will add 6-7#. Justin
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