Hi, All,
I've been out of action for a good while, but thankfully back to tillering. I just finished this one and I'm reasonably happy with it, so here 'tis. This was the straightest osage piece I've gotten my hands on. It was from a thick plank that a rancher friend harvested and had milled. The plank was 2 1/2" x 9" x 6', so I cut it into three equal pieces. So far, I've gotten 2 selfbow sisters out of it, and one to go.
It's 62" n-n, 65# @ 26", tapering evenly from 1 5/8" to 3/8" tips. A little tip-flipping, and a little set equaled out so that nocks ended up even with the back of the handle with a slight R/D profile. It weighs in at 20.4 oz, which by my calculations matches Steve's mass calculation just about on the money.
I did a "fade to black" dye job for stealth, and just 'cause I like it. Added a leather shelf & grip, and a bit of triggerfish skin for a strike plate (that stuff is like armor, and makes a good backing material, by the way.).
It shoots dang sweet. I'm hoping to chase elk with it this fall, if I manage to draw a tag.
...Tom
