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Offline soy

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problem child(pic.heavy)
« on: October 19, 2011, 02:38:51 am »
Hi all this is my first attempt at a take down 67"48#@26 osage. Let me start off by thanking George Stoneberg for the billits and blackhawk for the tec.advice to get pics on here!
this one has twists, turns, humps, bumps, cracks (12")and flips.it has been heated more times than I care to recall.it has tested my skill and temper rite to the edge, it has been put away and re started multiple times hence the name problem child.it may look like many other beautiful ugly bows but it was a great teacher! Criticism is wanted, please endure the photo poasting im learning the process.hope by tomorrow I will have this done thanks, thad
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Re: problem child
« Reply #1 on: October 19, 2011, 02:44:51 am »


 
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Re: problem child
« Reply #2 on: October 19, 2011, 05:27:24 am »

 
 
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Offline medicinewheel

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Re: problem child
« Reply #3 on: October 19, 2011, 05:38:15 am »
Beautiful outcome of a really difficult project! Very well done, can't wait for the full draw!
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Re: problem child
« Reply #4 on: October 19, 2011, 05:45:19 am »

 

I will post braced a.d full draw pics tomorrow  ;)
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Re: problem child(pic.heavy)
« Reply #5 on: October 19, 2011, 06:45:50 am »
Looks like you done good, You learn a lot from that kind of wood that is for sure.
Can't wait to see it all finished up. :)
   Pappy
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Offline Del the cat

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Re: problem child(pic.heavy)
« Reply #6 on: October 19, 2011, 08:16:19 am »
Looks like you wrestled it into submission. Good job.
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Re: problem child(pic.heavy)
« Reply #7 on: October 19, 2011, 08:28:05 am »
Keep the pics a coming ;)....she looks real good. Always like a good wrestling match(from time to time) :laugh:

I know it took ya a good hour to post all those pics from the phone. So thanks for sharing  :)
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Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: problem child(pic.heavy)
« Reply #8 on: October 19, 2011, 09:52:55 am »
Looks like you did well! Jawge
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Offline ErictheViking

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Re: problem child(pic.heavy)
« Reply #9 on: October 19, 2011, 01:19:36 pm »
nicely done, took a lot of patience and skill to wrangle that one.
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Re: problem child(pic.heavy)
« Reply #10 on: October 19, 2011, 02:54:31 pm »
As soon as I saw the pictures of the billets I cried out, "Don't look, Ethel!!!"  But it was too late, she already been un-strung!

First, you are as big an idiot as gstoneberg for working with such trashy wood as he does when there is so much straight yeller wood to be had!  Secondly, you are a genius for pulling it off! 

I'd trade you my old Isuzu Trooper for that bow if I hadn't sold it to a friend for $1 this last summer.  Both of 'em are ugly as sin (well, all three if you count the buddy I sold it to), and both of 'em are surprisingly effective at what they do!  Wow, what a bow...can't wait to see the full draw pics.  This 'un is a runner for bow of the month!
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Re: problem child(pic.heavy)
« Reply #11 on: October 19, 2011, 06:44:08 pm »
Wow thanks for the kind words
JW that has got to be the kindest thing anyone has ever said to me ;D
I forgot to mention that I dyed the belly with that vinegar and steel wool method to antique it and the back had such a great blend or red streaks on that growth ring it just all came out great...I am waiting for pics.to upload, I wish I had a better  background for the long shot but take what ya can get tiller is not great but it is a joy to shoot ;)
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Offline gstoneberg

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Re: problem child(pic.heavy)
« Reply #12 on: October 19, 2011, 08:30:02 pm »
Wow, I don't know whether to be embarassed for sending such difficult wood, or gush with praise for how well you handled it??  Very nice job, and I'm sorry it was rough.  I didn't think it would be that bad.  The last few pieces of osage I've sent out are tough ones.  Anyway, you did well with it, congratulations, it is a gorgeous bow.

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Re: problem child(pic.heavy)
« Reply #13 on: October 19, 2011, 09:22:28 pm »
George, that is what I asked for... it did not look like it but I found it inside as I peeld away rings
I love the end result thanks agan ;)
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Offline Josh B

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Re: problem child(pic.heavy)
« Reply #14 on: October 19, 2011, 10:26:36 pm »
I've been waiting impatiently to see how this one turned out.  You weren't kidding about that crack!!!  That is well deserved reward for a hard fought battle.  I'm thoroughly impressed!!  Now, where's the money shot?!     Josh
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