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Osage Recurve
tom sawyer:
Pretty good bends, I've had that happen. I wrapped the places with thread and glue and they worked fine. If you don't get rid of them entirely, that is an option for ya.
Psycho:
Finally did some work on the osage recurve and got it bending. Was able to take enough off the recuves to get rid of the splinters. Also Narrowed the entire bow a bit as Badger suggested. Would never had got it bent if I wouldn't have done that. Down to 1 3/4" wide on most off the working limb. Limited in narrowing further due to a knot hole. Handle has not popped off and hopefully it won't. Pretty near to final tiller. Bottom limb still a bit stiffer at outer limb. Here are some pics. Low brace and 20" at 55#.
Eliseo
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Pat B:
Eliseo, She's looking real good. Have you had a chance to shoot her yet? I'll bet she will zing an arrow. Pat
Psycho:
Thanks Pat. No I have not shot it yet. I'm presently sanding down the edges in hopes of not raising any splinters when I go to full draw. Also plan to work the outer part of lower limb just a touch. Also have to make a string to get it at a brace height of about 6-7". I am looking forward to shooting it soon.
Eliseo
Psycho:
Wow. Four months later and still needs a finish. I think I'm done with the wood working. Got new string on it and a brace height that clears my fletchings. She sure shoots nice. Final weight is 60# at 26". (I finally remeasured my draw length). She is 63" from N to N around the bends. I still have to name her and decide on what finish I will apply. I hope to shoot her all summer and take her hunting in the fall if I draw a tag.
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