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Offline Josh

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Osage and Timber Rattlers Done!
« on: October 14, 2011, 07:53:47 pm »
My boss at work has been wanting me to build him a bow from some of the wood I harvested on his property 2 years ago so I finally got around to making him one.  It is Osage, 64" NtN and 55# @ 28".
   The Timber Rattlers are from a snake he killed 10 years ago while turkey hunting.  He skinned it and glued it to a board and it has been at his cabin ever since.  I had quite a hard time getting that snake off that board, but I think it turned out pretty nice.  I am hoping this bow will get him into hunting with traditional equipment.  I think it would be pretty cool if he got a deer this year with a bow made from wood from the same area.   :)
   There is a deflexed place towards the top tip and a bunch of propeller twist that made tillering it very hard but I think I got it pretty close.  I put around 20 coats of Tru Oil finish on it.  Followed by 2 coats of Satin Poly to cut the shine down.  It ended up with around an inch of string follow which I wanted as it makes it easier to string and a less-stressed design which I feel is safer for giving to someone else.  Hope yall like it... Thanks for looking!   :) :) :)



























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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: Osage and Timber Rattlers Done!
« Reply #1 on: October 14, 2011, 08:24:03 pm »
Looks very cool Josh. I wouldnt know those skins were peeled off a board if you didnt say so. I like how you left the deflex and prop twist in the mix. Nice recipe, Id say it turned out well!
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Offline hammertime

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Re: Osage and Timber Rattlers Done!
« Reply #2 on: October 14, 2011, 08:29:13 pm »
Awesome bow Josh,nothing dresses up a snakey bow better than some beautiful snakes! 8)Hammertime
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Offline medicinewheel

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Re: Osage and Timber Rattlers Done!
« Reply #3 on: October 14, 2011, 08:34:47 pm »
Like it a lot!
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Offline bubby

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Re: Osage and Timber Rattlers Done!
« Reply #4 on: October 14, 2011, 09:00:22 pm »
that's a sweet stick Josh, that should thun him to go low tech, Bub
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Offline johnston

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Re: Osage and Timber Rattlers Done!
« Reply #5 on: October 14, 2011, 09:26:56 pm »
Really nice work Josh.Your finish work is always top shelf..

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Offline adb

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Re: Osage and Timber Rattlers Done!
« Reply #6 on: October 14, 2011, 09:43:37 pm »
Very nice bow, Josh! Should score some points giving that to your boss!
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Offline Keenan

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Re: Osage and Timber Rattlers Done!
« Reply #7 on: October 14, 2011, 11:03:12 pm »
 That is a sweet bow Josh. I'm sure he will be very pleased as that is well worth the wait. Great job on those skins. I love the snaky curves and the dips and dives. Well done! ;)
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Re: Osage and Timber Rattlers Done!
« Reply #8 on: October 14, 2011, 11:17:45 pm »
She finished up real swell brother  :)  thanks for sharing ;)
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Offline Dvshunter

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Re: Osage and Timber Rattlers Done!
« Reply #9 on: October 14, 2011, 11:20:07 pm »
Great lookin bow. i love the looks of timbersage
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Offline ErictheViking

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Re: Osage and Timber Rattlers Done!
« Reply #10 on: October 14, 2011, 11:32:21 pm »
that is one nice bow, sweet full draw and very good job with the skins.
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Re: Osage and Timber Rattlers Done!
« Reply #11 on: October 15, 2011, 12:28:56 am »
It makes the wait well worth it...hope he takes it hunting...great job ;)
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Offline nyarrow

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Re: Osage and Timber Rattlers Done!
« Reply #12 on: October 15, 2011, 12:42:30 am »
Excellent looking bow!
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Offline missilemaster

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Re: Osage and Timber Rattlers Done!
« Reply #13 on: October 15, 2011, 01:59:10 am »
If I didn't know better, I would say that was a snake in your yard. but I suppose a snake would'nt be wearing a saddle. Great work.
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Re: Osage and Timber Rattlers Done!
« Reply #14 on: October 15, 2011, 04:05:33 am »
  Beautiful bow!!!
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