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roofus

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Too short Osage
« on: October 07, 2009, 12:20:43 pm »
I can get a couple of good chunks of Osage for pretty cheap. These are very straight grained demensional boards. Not staves.
They are right at 3' long each. Do you think I can joint them in the middle an glue on a handle riser and back it with Hickory and end up with a good bow?

Rob
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Offline RyanY

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Re: Too short Osage
« Reply #1 on: October 07, 2009, 12:32:25 pm »
Yes.
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roofus

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Re: Too short Osage
« Reply #2 on: October 07, 2009, 12:33:36 pm »
Easy enough. I'll let you know how it turns out.

Rob
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Offline RyanY

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Re: Too short Osage
« Reply #3 on: October 07, 2009, 12:46:58 pm »
I saw a piece of osage at the lumber mill that I go to and thought the same thing. I didn't do it though because I have no experience in splicing. Good luck.
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roofus

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Re: Too short Osage
« Reply #4 on: October 07, 2009, 12:49:49 pm »
Splicing is no biggie. PM me and I'll send you a link. I think I can do that right?
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roofus

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Re: Too short Osage
« Reply #5 on: October 07, 2009, 12:58:59 pm »
Here is that link. If this is wrong to do please let me know.

http://www.auf.asn.au/scratchbuilder/joints.html#joints

Rob
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roofus

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Re: Too short Osage
« Reply #6 on: October 08, 2009, 01:39:46 am »
I got two nice chunks the shortest being 36" the longer over 45". I gave $9 for the 45" and $7 for the 36" both 3/4
I was able to saw two 2" wide pieces out of the 36" piece. I spliced them and glued up the riser. osage/walnut/cedar/walnut/maple.
I'll post some pics if you're interested. After the glue dries.
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Offline zeNBowyer

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Re: Too short Osage
« Reply #7 on: October 08, 2009, 01:50:15 am »
Sounds  like  a  2-piece TD  bow  to  me:)
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roofus

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Re: Too short Osage
« Reply #8 on: October 08, 2009, 06:24:03 pm »
Yup. Minus the take down part.
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Offline Justin Snyder

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Re: Too short Osage
« Reply #9 on: October 08, 2009, 07:20:45 pm »
Sounds like you got it figured out.
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roofus

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Re: Too short Osage
« Reply #10 on: October 08, 2009, 10:22:45 pm »
I don't know about that. But I have a plan. I'll document the process so if it is a success I can repeat it and share it.
I appreciate everyone's input and advise! This site rules ;D

Rob
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Shadow Walker

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Re: Too short Osage
« Reply #11 on: October 11, 2009, 07:07:09 pm »
the april/may 2009 edition of PA has an article on splicing that is quite informative.Page 30. It shows different methods for splicing at the handle fort maximum strenght.
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roofus

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Re: Too short Osage
« Reply #12 on: October 11, 2009, 10:29:06 pm »
Thanks. I have already made the splice. I did the v cut method. It is a very strong joint along with the handle riser glued up. I don't anticipate any issues.
I did run into a tiny little knot, but I don't think it goes very deep.
I'll be posting some pics soon. Thanks again, I really appreciate the help!!!!!!!

Rob
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Offline Eric Krewson

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Re: Too short Osage
« Reply #13 on: October 12, 2009, 10:02:36 am »
Don't think a V cut is the proper splice for a bow, you need a fish tail or a Z splice. The easiest way is to draw the splice on a piece of paper, cut the pattern out and glue it on your wood with Elmer's glue. Line the pattern up with a center line on your bow and cut your splice.

In the picture I am adding a new limb to the good half of a broken bow.

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Offline Dano

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Re: Too short Osage
« Reply #14 on: October 12, 2009, 11:47:58 am »
The V or W splice is a good splice, just have to makes sure the fingers aren't too wide. The less end grain the better.
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