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Stringman

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Re: one more osage trade bow
« Reply #15 on: April 07, 2011, 11:57:15 am »
Well, I've been shootin it a little and finally got the wife to take some pics at full draw. I really like how it shoots, but I'm a little concerned that I didn't nail the tiller. In the past I probably wouldn't worry about it, however, since it's a trade bow I wanna make sure I give it my best. Sooo, your scrutiny would be appreciated. Right now its drawing 50# @ __". (don't want to give it away.)  ;) I really don't wanna lose very much more than that, so any changes will have to be minimal.
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Offline sadiejane

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Re: one more osage trade bow
« Reply #16 on: April 07, 2011, 12:43:03 pm »
how'd ya do the design on the back? close-ups of the design would be great, if ya would. thanks!
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Offline Parnell

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Re: one more osage trade bow
« Reply #17 on: April 07, 2011, 01:11:34 pm »
That's another great looking bow!   :)
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Offline juniper junkie

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Re: one more osage trade bow
« Reply #18 on: April 07, 2011, 02:33:31 pm »
tiller dont look bad to me ??? that is turning out nice, great job.
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Stringman

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« Reply #19 on: April 07, 2011, 03:06:28 pm »
The design on the rawhide is walnut stain applied at angles to one another. I'll get some more detailed pics after I decide what I'm gonna do on the handle (hate to cover it up, but I have to cause of the rawhide splice.) I've got a piece of brain tan that I'm workin on now and I might give it a stain and use that. I really hate to use commercial tanned leather any more. Overall, I'm pleased with the way it turned out. Just a few more final touches and it's gonna be headed home.
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Offline Elktracker

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Re: one more osage trade bow
« Reply #20 on: April 07, 2011, 03:15:51 pm »
I think it looks great if you really wanted to be picky it might have a little flat area on the upper limb just below center limb ??? Looks great! good job

Josh
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Offline Orkraider

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Re: one more osage trade bow
« Reply #21 on: April 07, 2011, 06:45:12 pm »
I think that's an awesome looking bow right there.  I also see a wee bit of a flat spot as noted above, but I wouldn't have ever seen it otherwise.

Nice workshop, and very nice pics. 

Someone's going to be very happy with the bow.
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Stringman

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Re: one more osage trade bow (finished)
« Reply #22 on: April 22, 2011, 12:53:34 am »
Well, I do believe she's ready. We've had some good times as well as some growin pains, but all in all, I'm gonna hate to see her go... I will say I have truly enjoyed this trade and hope that my bow finds a happy home. Just remember she was born to hunt.   ;)

I will try to get her shipped out this next week. Let me know if you like her.
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Offline HickoryBill

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Re: one more osage trade bow
« Reply #23 on: April 22, 2011, 01:06:35 am »
Looks pretty sweet!!! Now just put it in a box and ship it to me!!! >:D >:D
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Offline Pat B

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Re: one more osage trade bow
« Reply #24 on: April 22, 2011, 01:09:44 am »
Very nice bow Stringman. I'm sure the recipient will be thrilled.  8)
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Offline ohma2

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Re: one more osage trade bow (finished)
« Reply #25 on: April 22, 2011, 11:11:57 am »
any one aught to be happy with that, your finish work looks top shelf. id say you got the tiller right on . someones going to be very pleased.
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HatchA

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Re: one more osage trade bow (finished)
« Reply #26 on: April 22, 2011, 12:03:45 pm »
A LOT of beautiful images in those pic's you posted!!!  Beautifully finished bow and I love the grip accent.  Interesting tip overlays - you slicing the antler from the crown up along it's length?  Think I saw something similar in a bow that broke in another post somewhere but it's more "visible" on this bow.  Nice job!!
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Offline Elktracker

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Re: one more osage trade bow (finished)
« Reply #27 on: April 22, 2011, 01:36:03 pm »
That turned out really nice, someone is getting a great bow there hope its me  ;D.

Josh
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Stringman

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Re: one more osage trade bow (finished)
« Reply #28 on: April 22, 2011, 01:46:54 pm »
Thanks guys, for all the kind words. The bow was dropped off at the post office this morning so you should be seeing it in about a week...
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Offline DEllis

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Re: one more osage trade bow (finished)
« Reply #29 on: April 22, 2011, 03:13:21 pm »
That looks like a happy recipient in the making ;D
Darcy
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