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Black Lightning - Osage Bow

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SDBurntStick:
I finally had the opportunity a few months ago to cut some osage.  One tree that I cut was standing dead and seemed dry enough to work so I went ahead and made a bow from it.  The sapwood was tough to get off and as hard as the heartwood but surprisingly the wood was in decent shape.  I figured I would name it black lightning due to the crack in the handle area.  It's 65" ntn, 51lbs at 27".  Deer antler tip overlays with a leather handle.  The upper limb hooks a little to the left and the bottom to the right and the string favors the left.  Shoots really smooth and probably the quietest bow I've made.  Thanks for looking. 

SDBurntStick:
I see that one of my pictures is a little distorted.  I'll try to get some better ones on here.

bjrogg:
Nicely done. Good deal having Osage you can cut. That will be handy
Bjrogg

Kidder:
Nice job - I like the unique features of this bow.

BowEd:
Dead standing hedge has a great reputation for making a fine bow.Nice work on this one.

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