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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: bradsmith2010 on February 29, 2020, 11:11:54 am

Title: timber rattler on osage
Post by: bradsmith2010 on February 29, 2020, 11:11:54 am
ok I apologise for not having more pic,, this skin just looked so nice I wanted to share,, it was a really big timber rattler, I cut it down the middle,, thats why the pattern doesnt show,,I think the reason the color looks so vibrant is I used an art product that I use for painting to put the skin on,, its liquitex heavy gel medium,, if you put it over paint it will enhance the color,, and its gloss, I have used it to glue rawhide on bows as well,, , anyway,, the bow has a really snakey profile front and side,, so far it is not to full draw and looks really funky,,,it is 48 inches long...its about 50# @ 17,,, that would make it about 65@23,, I cant draw it, Im a bit out of shape,,
I will take the weight down a bit and go to 24 inches,, it has one layer of sinew, it is not reflexed,, I am giving it as a gift and was afraid someone might try to string it backwards if  I reflexed it,, when I get the weight down I will post more pics,, thanks for looking,, :)
Title: Re: timber rattler on osage
Post by: Santanasaur on February 29, 2020, 11:22:56 am
 This is absolutely stunning. That finish really does seem to pop the skins
Title: Re: timber rattler on osage
Post by: Will B on February 29, 2020, 11:34:50 am
Looks Awesome!  So does your table. I will have to try that. Great job!
Title: Re: timber rattler on osage
Post by: bjrogg on February 29, 2020, 12:13:18 pm
Looks great nice teaser. That is a beautiful table top.
Bjrogg
Title: Re: timber rattler on osage
Post by: bradsmith2010 on February 29, 2020, 12:19:08 pm
the table is by an artist from Stillwater Oklahoma,, Mike Tietz,,
Title: Re: timber rattler on osage
Post by: bjrogg on February 29, 2020, 12:28:44 pm
the table is by an artist from Stillwater Oklahoma,, Mike Tietz,,


Brad is that burl inlaid or on top? If on top is it in epoxy and a flat surface?

Sorry don’t mean to get sidetracked, but I’m guessing you were expecting to get some comments on the table.

Bjrogg
Title: Re: timber rattler on osage
Post by: bradsmith2010 on February 29, 2020, 12:43:51 pm
yes its inlaid,, and has epoxy finish..or pour really,,  its flat,,
it has a copper outline around the inlay,, I thougt it set the bow off nicely ;D