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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: JonW on April 14, 2012, 04:51:09 pm

Title: Osage HLB
Post by: JonW on April 14, 2012, 04:51:09 pm

yes I said HLB (hillbilly long bow) ;D 55 inches ntn. 55lbs@28". It never ceases to amaze me how little Osage it takes to make a bow. I used a "D" cross section on this bow. First time doing that with Osage and I must say that it really works well. This bow is well under an inch wide. I used a penny in the pic for reference.

Title: Re: Osage HLB
Post by: lesken2011 on April 14, 2012, 05:01:37 pm

Tiller is sweet. One of the pics looks like there are dark spots. Did you heat treat it, or those the knots.?

Title: Re: Osage HLB
Post by: osage outlaw on April 14, 2012, 05:19:17 pm

That is nice.  I was trying to figure out what HLB was  ;D

Title: Re: Osage HLB
Post by: JonW on April 14, 2012, 07:37:35 pm

This was a piece that I pulled from the burnpile at OJAM. It was twisted something fierce, hence the dark spots. There were some knots as well. Thanks guys.

Title: Re: Osage HLB
Post by: George Tsoukalas on April 14, 2012, 07:56:45 pm

Very nice. Jawge

Title: Re: Osage HLB
Post by: Ifrit617 on April 14, 2012, 09:48:45 pm

OH I like that sucker... Amazing how narrow it is.... Love it.

Jon

Title: Re: Osage HLB
Post by: JonW on April 14, 2012, 09:52:52 pm

Thanks for the comments guys. I showed this to a guy and he said "Nice kids bow" and I said I wouldn't wanna mess with the kid that can pull this thing!!

Title: Re: Osage HLB
Post by: Ifrit617 on April 14, 2012, 09:55:15 pm

HAHAHA nice... I have had a similar reaction with one of my shorties.. Love the look on peoples faces when they pull it slightly..

Jon

Title: Re: Osage HLB
Post by: james parker on April 14, 2012, 10:36:07 pm

nice tiller ,i really like the knots

Title: Re: Osage HLB
Post by: gstoneberg on April 14, 2012, 11:01:50 pm

Very nice, I just love the little osage bows!! ;D

George

Title: Re: Osage HLB
Post by: ErictheViking on April 15, 2012, 01:33:27 am

Nice tiller on that very cool

Title: Re: Osage HLB
Post by: Adam on April 15, 2012, 01:48:00 am

Great little bow!  That one would be easy to carry during a long day hunting.