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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Alpinbogen on August 27, 2010, 10:31:38 pm

Title: Orion - Osage Hunting Bow
Post by: Alpinbogen on August 27, 2010, 10:31:38 pm

I recently finished this osage bow, which will be one of my front runner hunting sticks this fall.  The stave had a wicked left-right, rotation wiggle, but overall took surprisingly little effort to bring in line.  It's well boned at 60" and full of muscle with 63# @ 25".  The tip overlays are figured maple.  I've got a thing for red bows, especially hunting bows, which some leather dye satisfied.  After a few coats of finish, I broke out a pencil and paint pens for added mojo.  Since the constellation Orion is my annual hunting partner on pre-dawn Autumn mornings, and the dots reminded me of such, so it was dubbed.  I'll have to wait until October to see what excitement it brings.   :)

Bow back.
(http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/ww48/Alpinbogen/Orion2.jpg)

Grip.
(http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/ww48/Alpinbogen/Orion1.jpg)

More grip.
(http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/ww48/Alpinbogen/Orion3.jpg)

Tips.
(http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/ww48/Alpinbogen/Orion4.jpg)

Belly with Orion constellation.
(http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/ww48/Alpinbogen/Orion5.jpg)

Title: Re: Orion - Osage Hunting Bow
Post by: Alpinbogen on August 27, 2010, 10:36:21 pm

Just a few more.   :)  Unbraced.
(http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/ww48/Alpinbogen/Orion6.jpg)

Braced.  Upper limb wiggle on left.
(http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/ww48/Alpinbogen/Orion7.jpg)

And last, a couple of full draw pics.  The upper limb looks a little different left vs. right.  Can you guess why?   ;)
(http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/ww48/Alpinbogen/Orion8.jpg)

(http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/ww48/Alpinbogen/Orion9.jpg)

Title: Re: Orion - Osage Hunting Bow
Post by: ken75 on August 27, 2010, 10:48:14 pm

that has got to be one of the most impressive bows ive ever seen. beautiful artwork, this one gets my next vote !!

Title: Re: Orion - Osage Hunting Bow
Post by: half eye on August 27, 2010, 10:59:46 pm

I'm with Ken......very nice in all respects, glad to here ya got "October" in mind.
rich

Title: Re: Orion - Osage Hunting Bow
Post by: Thwackaddict on August 27, 2010, 11:33:35 pm

Absolutely stunning,I can only hope mine comes out half that well.I love the red bows too!Goes well with the fall colors!!

Title: Re: Orion - Osage Hunting Bow
Post by: Pat B on August 27, 2010, 11:39:27 pm

Nicely made bow and well appointed!  8)

Title: Re: Orion - Osage Hunting Bow
Post by: Thwackaddict on August 27, 2010, 11:42:22 pm

Cuz in the Right pic your eyes are closed ;D :D You got me!Cant tell,havent got the killer tiller eye yet ;)

Title: Re: Orion - Osage Hunting Bow
Post by: Parnell on August 27, 2010, 11:44:03 pm

What can be said, awesome character bow, very fine tiller, and the finish work you've taken to the highest level.  The Orion motif and your crafted forethought summarizes what a handmade hunting tool can be about.  That bow's got soul.

Title: Re: Orion - Osage Hunting Bow
Post by: JW_Halverson on August 27, 2010, 11:45:04 pm

Awwww, sweet, verrrrry sweet!

Title: Re: Orion - Osage Hunting Bow
Post by: elk country rp on August 27, 2010, 11:57:08 pm

gorgeous- all the way around! great tiller & inspired art!

Title: Re: Orion - Osage Hunting Bow
Post by: Jesse on August 28, 2010, 12:36:35 am

Ok this one got my attention at the first glance. Wow that is one interesting bow.  Very well done

Title: Re: Orion - Osage Hunting Bow
Post by: sander on August 28, 2010, 01:28:52 am

Love the inspiration very beautiful and creative.  Good luck on your hunts it has
plenty of muscle.  Enjoy

Title: Re: Orion - Osage Hunting Bow
Post by: SA on August 28, 2010, 02:37:07 am

wow! that is one of the coolest bows ive seen on here yet . artwork is tight..

Title: Re: Orion - Osage Hunting Bow
Post by: medicinewheel on August 28, 2010, 02:40:17 am

This is a very nice bow, tiller loks great and I LOVE painted bows!

Title: Re: Orion - Osage Hunting Bow
Post by: Marc St Louis on August 28, 2010, 08:34:57 am

Very nice bow.  Love the paint job on it

Title: Re: Orion - Osage Hunting Bow
Post by: acker on August 28, 2010, 09:22:36 am

great art work !  :)
Very well done !

acker

Title: Re: Orion - Osage Hunting Bow
Post by: mox1968 on August 28, 2010, 09:23:56 am

great art work,what kind of paint did you use on it?tiller profile all of it what a great looking bow,well done!!

Title: Re: Orion - Osage Hunting Bow
Post by: n2huntn on August 28, 2010, 09:37:38 am

Exceptional in every aspect. Can I vote now?
Jeff

Title: Re: Orion - Osage Hunting Bow
Post by: gmc on August 28, 2010, 09:45:45 am

What a fantastic looking bow!

Title: Re: Orion - Osage Hunting Bow
Post by: horatio1226 on August 28, 2010, 10:15:27 am

Beautiful!

Title: Re: Orion - Osage Hunting Bow
Post by: mullet on August 28, 2010, 10:16:55 am

There's not much else I can add that hasn't been said. That bow is Stunning!

Title: Re: Orion - Osage Hunting Bow
Post by: wundabred on August 28, 2010, 10:24:14 am

almost too nice to shoot

Title: Re: Orion - Osage Hunting Bow
Post by: Barrage on August 28, 2010, 11:57:45 am

Great detail work on the finishing.  Very sharp looking bow.

Title: Re: Orion - Osage Hunting Bow
Post by: Frode on August 28, 2010, 01:15:08 pm

Now that's just too nice!  I like everything about it!
Frode

Title: Re: Orion - Osage Hunting Bow
Post by: profsaffel on August 28, 2010, 05:43:54 pm

Simply stunning... one of the greatest looking painted bows I've seen anywhere.  :o

Title: Re: Orion - Osage Hunting Bow
Post by: George Tsoukalas on August 28, 2010, 06:01:48 pm

From the decoration to the tiller, excellent! Jawge

Title: Re: Orion - Osage Hunting Bow
Post by: DustinDees on August 28, 2010, 08:26:40 pm

True beauty indeed.  I have to say i love the paint with the wood grain still visible.  Amazing work.

Dustin D.

Title: Re: Orion - Osage Hunting Bow
Post by: Lombard on August 28, 2010, 09:27:24 pm

I was going to post a bow recently finished for BOM, but I will wait because my bent stick don't stand a chance against that beauty. Nice work!

Title: Re: Orion - Osage Hunting Bow
Post by: coyote1956 on August 28, 2010, 10:39:33 pm

Your Orian bow is the coolest, nicest works of art bows I have seen,  AWSOME !!!!  Ken

Title: Re: Orion - Osage Hunting Bow
Post by: bowkee on August 28, 2010, 11:07:28 pm

no doubt cool bow :)

Title: Re: Orion - Osage Hunting Bow
Post by: youngbowyer33 on August 29, 2010, 12:38:51 am

I'm glad i saw this!great job!!no, terrific job!

Title: Re: Orion - Osage Hunting Bow
Post by: Alpinbogen on August 29, 2010, 08:44:47 am

Hey thanks guys.  The dye job is Feibings Leather Dye (spirit dye) that transitions from red to russet to red.  The russet was a little to "brown" for my liking, so I went back over that with a very damp, almost dry wash of red dye to give it a red tinge.  Then I sprayed the bow with 3 or 4 coats of Helmsan spar urethane finish and let that dry completely.  I did the paint work over the finish instead of the bare wood so there would be crisp lines and no bleeding.  I used Elmer's Painter's brand paint pens, which are compatible with the spar urethane.  (Some pens aren't.)  Anyway, I'm just anxious to get out in the woods and see if I can bring home a whitetail with it.

Title: Re: Orion - Osage Hunting Bow
Post by: profsaffel on August 29, 2010, 09:58:11 am

Please o' please share a pic of that if you get the opportunity. "The beauty that killed the beast," we'll call it.  ;D

Title: Re: Orion - Osage Hunting Bow
Post by: HoBow on August 29, 2010, 10:01:47 am

You did an outstanding job with the finish work!

Title: Re: Orion - Osage Hunting Bow
Post by: hammertime on August 29, 2010, 10:24:20 am

Like the others have said-sweet love the attention to detail,and the full draw and brace look awesome,thanks for sharing.Hammertime

Title: Re: Orion - Osage Hunting Bow
Post by: Jboyd on August 29, 2010, 10:48:04 am

Awesome bow great dye and paint job, and tiller!!

If looks could kill they say, it definitely makes that a hunting bow!

Jamie

Title: Re: Orion - Osage Hunting Bow
Post by: Josh on August 29, 2010, 01:56:57 pm

Very Nice entry for August Self Bow of the Month Contest!   :)

Title: Re: Orion - Osage Hunting Bow
Post by: AncientArcher76 on August 29, 2010, 04:59:05 pm

Great looking bow and goodluck hunting!  You did an exceptional job sprucing it up!

AncientArcher

Title: Re: Orion - Osage Hunting Bow
Post by: adb on August 30, 2010, 12:56:35 am

Sweet Jesus... how did I miss this one?? Stunning. Excellent tiller, inspiring paint job, 0 string follow, character bow... done. Go kill somethin' with it!!

Title: Re: Orion - Osage Hunting Bow
Post by: Tsalagi on August 30, 2010, 01:12:39 am

WOW!!! I like that!!! A lot!!!!

Title: Re: Orion - Osage Hunting Bow
Post by: Pappy on August 30, 2010, 07:05:26 am

Now that is a beauty,very nice detail, Nice work.
   Pappy

Title: Re: Orion - Osage Hunting Bow
Post by: wodpow on August 30, 2010, 10:33:51 am

That's one kicking bow red and black are made for each other. that leather dye works nice

Title: Re: Orion - Osage Hunting Bow
Post by: Jmilbrandt on August 30, 2010, 05:11:16 pm

Wow, very nice! Love the paint job.

Title: Re: Orion - Osage Hunting Bow
Post by: Gordon on August 30, 2010, 05:17:01 pm

That's a really nice bow. I like the paint job.

Title: Re: Orion - Osage Hunting Bow
Post by: fusizoli on August 30, 2010, 05:37:22 pm

 :o BEAUTIFULL! nothing more can say

Title: Re: Orion - Osage Hunting Bow
Post by: Buckeye Guy on August 30, 2010, 10:37:35 pm

Looks like a winner to me