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hickory backed osage

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DanaM:
Looks great with the contrast between the hick and sage, I like it.

Pappy:
Very nice bow ,tiller looks great,well done. :)
   Pappy

snedeker:
A really pretty bow Matt.  I cut the wood, so I will add 2 points that 1) it is thin ringed but with virtually no early growth.  Very high density and heavy on the osage continuum,.  2) one factor is that it is a slat cut from a very gnarly piece that goes hither adn thither across the rings.  I've had a few take some set when hard-backed.  The wood hold profile well in a selfbow, but very little of the lumber was suitable. Also works better in quartersawn orientation, but there wasn;t much of that either..

Dave

adb:
Nice bow, Matt.
I've made several hickory backed osage. The latest I just finished this past weekend. 63" NTN, 70# @ 28", 1'' of set from a starting point of zero reflex, bendy handle, with no riser. She's got terrific cast with that length and weight. I was a bit worried about hand shock, but she shoots sweet, and very quiet. Where I live, it's too dry for bamboo, and I've had nothing but trouble with it cracking and splitting. Bamboo is very hydroscopic. Hickory is so much less labour intensive, and when you stain it dark, it looks nice, and you can use the bow to hunt with. Cheers!!

Badger:
One great thing about hickory backings is that they get stronger in tension if the moisture goes up a bit. Steve

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