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Title: First Finished Self-Bow, Self-Osage ELB
Post by: Et_tu_brute on June 26, 2009, 04:20:17 pm

Hi All,

Finished my first self-bow a couple of weeks ago, thought I'd share some pics of it here. It's self-Osage, quite a tricky stave to work on with some propeller twist and an uneven bend to the limbs which made tillering "interesting" shall we say. There's also a large knot just above the handle, wasn't really sure how to deal with it, so I left a lot of wood around it which has resulted in that section of the bow being stiff, there was a small splinter coming up on the belly next to the know, so I wrapped it with artificial sinew (would normally have used thread but thought the colour of the artificial sinew would go well with the Osage) and did a matching wrap on the other side of the knot, it's held up fine.

It's 73" ntn, haven't had it weighed properly but I'd say 65#@30" or very close to that, with lots of early draw weight. It has almost no stringfollow. I've fitted it with horn nocks and finished it with Rustins plastic coating, which gives a lovely finish. Overall I'm very happy with how it came out, especially since it's my first self-bow. Here's some pics...

(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn122/et_tu_brute_2008/SDC10862Small.jpg)

(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn122/et_tu_brute_2008/SDC10835Small.jpg)

(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn122/et_tu_brute_2008/SDC10847Small.jpg)

(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn122/et_tu_brute_2008/SDC10848Small.jpg)

(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn122/et_tu_brute_2008/SDC10844Small.jpg)

(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn122/et_tu_brute_2008/SDC10856Small.jpg)

(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn122/et_tu_brute_2008/SDC10839Small.jpg)

(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn122/et_tu_brute_2008/SDC10850Small.jpg)

(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn122/et_tu_brute_2008/SDC10849Small.jpg)

Arrow pass, I may fit a leather grip but I'm not sure.

(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn122/et_tu_brute_2008/SDC10851Small.jpg)

At full draw (took this before I varnished it)
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn122/et_tu_brute_2008/SDC10734Small.jpg)

Cheers,
Dave

Title: Re: First Finished Self-Bow, Self-Osage ELB
Post by: woodstick on June 26, 2009, 07:45:24 pm

looks pretty good it is a long dude. horns look good. overall, nice good job.

Title: Re: First Finished Self-Bow, Self-Osage ELB
Post by: George Tsoukalas on June 26, 2009, 09:26:10 pm

Looks great! A hearty well done! Very nice, Your first too. Jawge

Title: Re: First Finished Self-Bow, Self-Osage ELB
Post by: Et_tu_brute on June 28, 2009, 05:36:18 am

Thanks guys, since I've only made laminates so far this has been a real eye opener, making self-bows is definitely more fun and challenging I'd say.

Title: Re: First Finished Self-Bow, Self-Osage ELB
Post by: DanaM on June 28, 2009, 07:10:58 am

Well done on your first selfbow :)

Title: Re: First Finished Self-Bow, Self-Osage ELB
Post by: Pat B on June 28, 2009, 11:55:32 am

I have made a few osage ELB style bows and was very pleased with each one. You did i nice job with this bow and handled the knot well.  Handle area looks a bit stiff but if that's how you planned it and it shoots well that's all that matters.

Title: Re: First Finished Self-Bow, Self-Osage ELB
Post by: OldBow on June 28, 2009, 12:00:18 pm

We'll at this one again for June Self BOM fun. Nice work!

Title: Re: First Finished Self-Bow, Self-Osage ELB
Post by: Et_tu_brute on June 30, 2009, 02:25:12 pm

Thanks again guys, Pat, I made this bow to bend "full compass" but did leave the handle a little stiff so it's probably more of an elliptical tiller.

Title: Re: First Finished Self-Bow, Self-Osage ELB
Post by: Hillbilly on June 30, 2009, 05:10:30 pm

 You sure picked a challenge for your first one, but you did a good job on it, congratulations.

Title: Re: First Finished Self-Bow, Self-Osage ELB
Post by: xin on July 01, 2009, 12:09:35 am

CONGRATS ON A FINE PIECE OF CRAFTSMANSHIP111111

Title: Re: First Finished Self-Bow, Self-Osage ELB
Post by: Pappy on July 01, 2009, 04:57:20 am

Nice bow on a challenging piece of wood.Well done looks nice. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: First Finished Self-Bow, Self-Osage ELB
Post by: smokeu on July 01, 2009, 09:59:04 am

Good work man!! congrats!

Title: Re: First Finished Self-Bow, Self-Osage ELB
Post by: Adam Keiper on July 01, 2009, 10:49:24 am

Nice bow.  Good job on chasing those tight rings, too.

Title: Re: First Finished Self-Bow, Self-Osage ELB
Post by: Postman on July 06, 2009, 11:21:05 am

Neat....love the horn nocks!

Title: Re: First Finished Self-Bow, Self-Osage ELB
Post by: PeteC on July 06, 2009, 03:51:32 pm

Nice job ,especially making it work with that knot. God Bless