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Snaky Osage
Muskyman:
This is a picture from the top/back of bow. I was a little concerned about how it was going to end up but, really glad I did it after seeing the result. I guess it’s part of learning. This bow has a long way to go yet. It’s got twists and humps in the limbs etc,etc. and with me driving this ship it still may end up in the firewood pile. But I get through the first hurdle.
Thanks for your help and thoughts on this one. I’m sure I’ll have more questions as I go along.
Next I’m thinking get the limbs down to about 1/2 inch and then try and take out some twist.
Or am I thinking wrong?
lenador:
I'm secretly watching your build to make sure I don't screw mine up 😂
Muskyman:
Don’t know if that’s the best idea for you to be honest. You’ve probably built more bows then I have. And it’s my first try at a snaky bow. You’re welcome to follow along and get what info you can from the people on here who have some real knowledge. I myself am pretty much in the dark here. The people on here are great though and have a lot of experience and are willing to share it.
Just don’t want you to get the idea that I actually know what I’m doing.
I’m pretty much like you. I’m on here asking questions hoping I don’t screw mine up.
Pat B:
Well done so far. If that last pic is the back of the bow you need to get it down to one clean ring before you go any further.
Muskyman:
I’ve got it down to about 1/2 inch now. It’s just starting to bend a little bit. Tried to fix a spot in it with heat but didn’t really get what I wanted done so I took down a bit. It was about 3/4 when I tried to bend it. It’s so wonky that it’s hard to figure out how to clamp it up and get what I’m trying to do done.
Here’s a couple pictures of it now
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