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Title: 53" Osage static recurve finished today. (lots of pics)
Post by: IndianGuy on March 17, 2011, 08:32:42 pm
Hello all. I finished a bow today from an osage stave that had been giving me the evil eye from the corner for a few days and decided I would turn it into a static recurve...So I did and here it is... the bow is made from a single piece of three year cured osage and is 53" Long 52" from string groove to string groove, is right at 55 #'s @ 26". I am pleased this bow will pull half of it length with no complaints. The handle is smoked brain tanned mule deer. Nice simple hunting bow.
Enjoy the pics.

Eric
Title: Re: 53" Osage static recurved finished today. (lots of pics)
Post by: IndianGuy on March 17, 2011, 08:33:39 pm
the rest of the pics
Title: Re: 53" Osage static recurve finished today. (lots of pics)
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 17, 2011, 09:41:17 pm
I love seeing those shorter bows at full draw...nice work. That wouldmake for one great turkey hunting bow!
Title: Re: 53" Osage static recurve finished today. (lots of pics)
Post by: HickoryBill on March 17, 2011, 10:07:41 pm
Great looking bow! The full draw reveals a perfect tiller, and I mean perfect. Side note: Which tribe/ clan are you from. And I mean no offense. My Grandfather is 1/2 Lakota Sioux Fox Clan I believe.
Title: Re: 53" Osage static recurve finished today. (lots of pics)
Post by: donnieonetrack on March 17, 2011, 10:24:23 pm
Eric, Great job as always!!!!!

Donnie
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Post by: IndianGuy on March 17, 2011, 10:25:01 pm
Bill, I am CHICKASAW from the OKA-LA-FA-LAY-A clan and the house of CUSH-KE-RE. Translation is "People of the big water".
I have spent the last 27 years among the Comanche's and was Adopted into the tribe in 1988. My main bowmaking reflects the plains Tribes. I do make an oddball like this once in a while. I do also make an occasional eastern longbow as well.

Eric
Title: Re: 53" Osage static recurve finished today. (lots of pics)
Post by: PeteC on March 17, 2011, 10:37:08 pm
That's a real nice recurve.I like it. How does it shoot? God Bless
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Post by: Arrowind on March 17, 2011, 10:43:34 pm
Very Nice.  I like the full draw pic.  I've been wanting to make a recurve. I like the simple sleek design of that bow. 
Title: Re: 53" Osage static recurve finished today. (lots of pics)
Post by: Jesse on March 17, 2011, 10:45:14 pm
Nice! 52ntn and 26" draw Very nice! :o
Title: Re: 53" Osage static recurve finished today. (lots of pics)
Post by: ricktrojanowski on March 17, 2011, 10:57:21 pm
Very impressive,  Keep 'em coming.  I love to see your work. 
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Post by: seabass on March 17, 2011, 11:25:51 pm
very nice.i really like your arrows too,steve
Title: Re: 53" Osage static recurve finished today. (lots of pics)
Post by: Ifrit617 on March 18, 2011, 12:20:47 am
Awesome bow... I wish I could make some that short with that long a draw... Great job!
Title: Re: 53" Osage static recurve finished today. (lots of pics)
Post by: juniper junkie on March 18, 2011, 12:51:31 am
very nice, I bet it smokes an arrow
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Post by: mullet on March 18, 2011, 12:54:09 am
 Now, that's my kind of bow, short and simple.
Title: Re: 53" Osage static recurve finished today. (lots of pics)
Post by: Pat B on March 18, 2011, 01:01:21 am
My short bows are 60" t/t osage static recurves. Now I have another goal to reach. My draw is 26" so I'll have to try a 53" now.
  Very cool little bow. I love the simplicity of your work. Thanks again for sharing it with us.  8)
Title: Re: 53" Osage static recurve finished today. (lots of pics)
Post by: ErictheViking on March 18, 2011, 01:31:03 am
very cool Eric. love the braced profile, looks like it will zip an arrow.
Title: Re: 53" Osage static recurve finished today. (lots of pics)
Post by: DEllis on March 18, 2011, 01:42:26 am
Very nice......short little bow for that draw length :o
Darcy :)
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Post by: Autumnbear on March 18, 2011, 06:15:35 am
That would be an awesome hunting bow! Perfect size for stalks! Really nice job.--Josh
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Post by: Pappy on March 18, 2011, 08:02:25 am
Nice job,I've seen that somewhere else. ;) :) :)
   Pappy
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Post by: Bill Skinner on March 19, 2011, 12:31:06 am
So...are you going to hunt with this one?  Bill
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Post by: IndianGuy on March 19, 2011, 12:36:40 am
LOL, Bill I think you have been asking me that same question for several years now!...answer....maybe.  ;D
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Post by: SA on March 19, 2011, 01:52:46 am
thats a nice bow! i havent tried a recurve yet , gonna try one soon.  good choice in shirt :)
Title: Re: 53" Osage static recurve finished today. (lots of pics)
Post by: swamp yeti on March 19, 2011, 08:22:43 pm
That is one nice looking bow.good job.
Title: Re: 53" Osage static recurve finished today. (lots of pics)
Post by: Postman on March 19, 2011, 11:43:26 pm
Great looking recurve - tiller is amazing!
Title: Re: 53" Osage static recurve finished today. (lots of pics)
Post by: okiecountryboy on March 20, 2011, 01:13:23 am
Quote from: sa on March 19, 2011, 01:52:46 am
thats a nice bow! i havent tried a recurve yet , gonna try one soon.  good choice in shirt :)

I agree with that shirt remark. Myself... OU graduate (1984). Dang that means I'm old.....Great work Eric!

Ron
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Post by: beetlebailey1977 on March 20, 2011, 01:16:37 am
That is a fine looking bow...
Title: Re: 53" Osage static recurve finished today. (lots of pics)
Post by: young indian12 on March 20, 2011, 03:58:39 pm
VEEERRRRYY nice!! and I mean it. Just a question are you the bowyer Eric Smith that makes bows for travels far trading? If so I love your work!! ;D :D
Title: Re: 53" Osage static recurve finished today. (lots of pics)
Post by: IndianGuy on March 20, 2011, 08:36:19 pm
Quote from: young indian12 on March 20, 2011, 03:58:39 pm
VEEERRRRYY nice!! and I mean it. Just a question are you the bowyer Eric Smith that makes bows for travels far trading? If so I love your work!! ;D :D

Yes that be me! ;D
Title: Re: 53" Osage static recurve finished today. (lots of pics)
Post by: young indian12 on March 20, 2011, 10:08:15 pm
what do tou use to finish your bow and to protect it from the weather?
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Post by: 1776J on March 20, 2011, 11:22:36 pm
That's a nice simple flowing bow.  Nice! ;D
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Post by: HoBow on March 20, 2011, 11:46:49 pm
That's as good as it gets!
Title: Re: 53" Osage static recurve finished today. (lots of pics)
Post by: johnston on March 21, 2011, 04:21:43 am
Eric I want the bow. 8)

Lane