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hickory backed osage
jignfrog:
Very nice looking bow. I haven't seen a hickory back osage before. But I really like it. It looks great. The tiller looks really good. You have a keeper.
Ron
huntersim:
Thanks guys, I appreciate the complements.
Badger, Thats the thing thats funny about this one. The bow I built last year loads up real hard mid-draw and then stays steady out to 28". This bow actually draws smoother than that one. I agree with what you said though. I usually only glue in about 2" of reflex and end up with about 3/4" of reflex left. It could be the tiller difference, I'm not sure.
Dick, Yeah its nice when they turn out, I just wish it would of held a bit more reflex.
The first backed bow I built was hickory backed osage that slightly bent through the handle. I managed to hing the lower limb and it met its demise. I think this is the first since then.
tom sawyer:
Very nice bow. Hickory backing makes for a really nice clean look. I have found it doesn't hold the reflex like bamboo will though. Might not have been the osage. Although the osage looks pretty thin-ringed too, did it have quite a bit of spring wood in it? Looks like most of your set came in the deflexed inner limb area, is that right?
jpitts:
very sharp bow. That hickory looks great with the osage.
Pat B:
I've made a few hickory backed osage and like the combo. On one I added cherry bark backing for a real sharp look. This combo performs very well when glued up with Perry reflex. I usually used a straight reflex and not R/D. Pat
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