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Pat B:
This bow was built from a stave that was left on an island in the Missouri River for 15 years after it was cut. Josh(gun doc?) sent me the stave to see if I could build a bow from this badly checked osage stave. The checks were long and went all the way through the stave. After some effort and lots of super glue "Island Girl" was born...

bentstick54:
Beautiful bow, and great example Pat. I would think that if the bow was tillered with cracks or checks running with the grain, and they are sealed from moisture getting, the bow should be good as the stresses will be spread out in the wood evenly anyway. Kind of like wood swirling around knots and knot holes. Nice to see some proof.

Selfbowman:
Pat you was young then.🤠

PEARL DRUMS:
They are running in the right direction, that's for sure. Carp skins were cool. I'd like to get more, but the work involved isn't worth the return.

Will B:
Cool bow, Pat. Gives me hope for some badly checked Osage I have in my shed rafters.

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