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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: LEGIONNAIRE on March 24, 2011, 10:45:59 pm

Title: two osage bows (Fulldraw added)
Post by: LEGIONNAIRE on March 24, 2011, 10:45:59 pm

Just finished up these two bows. They are both osage orange. The short one is an osage orange 43 inch long gull wing bow. 55lbs @ 22 inches. The other one is a modified Ca style flatbows with an arrow rest. Rawhide backed and its 60lbs @ 27 inches, 54 inches long from tip to tip. The arrows are a dozen arrows I posted in the arrows section as well as a couple of cane arrows and a few others.
I also just finished that work bench today! so im very happy with the results.
(http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv335/c3sarr/Bows%20in%20progress/DSC00871.jpg)
(http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv335/c3sarr/Bows%20in%20progress/DSC00874.jpg)
(http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv335/c3sarr/Bows%20in%20progress/DSC00875.jpg)

Title: Re: two osage bows (with pics)
Post by: Bevan R. on March 24, 2011, 10:50:04 pm

Very nice looking bows. Would like to see some draw pics, please.
Good looking bench as well. It will do you proud.

Bevan R

Title: Re: two osage bows (with pics)
Post by: tattoo dave on March 24, 2011, 11:16:49 pm

Those look fantastic!! Nice work. I love the paint job

Title: Re: two osage bows (with pics)
Post by: ErictheViking on March 24, 2011, 11:20:01 pm

very nice LEGIONNAIRE, both are sweet but the gullwings shape and paint job really appeals to me. great job

Title: Re: two osage bows (with pics)
Post by: LEGIONNAIRE on March 24, 2011, 11:30:03 pm

Thanks Bevan- will try to get the full draw pics, maybe tommorrow.
thanks Dave
thanks Eric

Title: Re: two osage bows (with pics)
Post by: Lee Slikkers on March 24, 2011, 11:32:01 pm

Very nice work...I intend to give one of those CA short bows a try once I get this Trade Bow wrapped up and shooting.

Love the bench, I need to make one for myself as well.  Your's looks pretty solid.

Title: Re: two osage bows (with pics)
Post by: John K on March 24, 2011, 11:36:10 pm

I like them Cesar, looks like you have been busy !

Title: Re: two osage bows (with pics)
Post by: toomanyknots on March 25, 2011, 12:02:22 am

That setback handle in very nice. So you bent it that way? Either way, very nice. Nice work bench as well! I love the paint job and matching arrow paint job on the gull wing.

Title: Re: two osage bows (with pics)
Post by: Rick Wallace on March 25, 2011, 02:16:56 am

Very nice Cesar, That bench looks way better than your last one!!       

                                  Rick   ;D

Title: Re: two osage bows (with pics)
Post by: LEGIONNAIRE on March 25, 2011, 02:56:16 am

Thanks Lee: they are nice bows, kinda hard to aim because of the wide limbs aswell as some handshock, but they are beautiful designs. Gonna barely start on my trade bow :D
Thanks toomany: Yes sir I heat bent the handle and then deflexed the midlimb to reduce the hanshock, feels like it worked, although maybe if id leave it it would have been better because i wouldve gotten more speed.
Thanks John: yup been busy and will continue to be, got lots more bows to work on.
Thanks Rick: LOL that is true, that other table was very flimsy, its quake proof, lol. This one is very solid, im sure lots of good bows will be made there.

Title: Re: two osage bows (with pics)
Post by: medicinewheel on March 25, 2011, 07:16:28 am

I love painted bows!!!!
Full draw and more details PE-LEEEZE!  8) 8) 8)

Title: Re: two osage bows (with pics)
Post by: HatchA on March 25, 2011, 07:45:23 am

Nice bows and a great bench!!   Share the plans!!  ;)

Title: Re: two osage bows (with pics)
Post by: Pappy on March 25, 2011, 08:46:47 am

Good looking pair. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: two osage bows (with pics)
Post by: Scowler on March 25, 2011, 10:09:07 am

Great looking bows (and arrows).

Title: Re: two osage bows (with pics)
Post by: George Tsoukalas on March 25, 2011, 10:18:13 am

Very nice bows. Jawge

Title: Re: two osage bows (with pics)
Post by: sadiejane on March 25, 2011, 01:38:46 pm

wow cesar-those are lovely bows!! really like the paint on both. sweeeeet!

Title: Re: two osage bows (with pics)
Post by: Blacktail on March 25, 2011, 01:58:21 pm

NOW I KNOW WHY...i didnt see these bows...WOW,that is some great work my freind...well,i hope you can get the book to help out...john

Title: Re: two osage bows (with pics)
Post by: LEGIONNAIRE on March 25, 2011, 02:37:57 pm

Thanks med wheel: will do that in a bit so I will update the post.
Hatch: I used a video only, no plans, the guy rarely mentions the measurements, but I came um with them to meet my needs. heres the link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZ4OFOReFJk&feature=related
Thanks Pappy
Thanks Scowler
thanks George
Thanks sadie
Blacktail: yes sit this is the reason. I looked up the book and it is kinda expensive, but its a well worth investment I beleive. So I may end up getting it.

Title: Re: two osage bows (with pics)
Post by: Acutus on March 25, 2011, 09:59:02 pm

Very nice!! Love the artwork as well!

Title: Re: two osage bows (with pics, fulldraw added)
Post by: LEGIONNAIRE on March 26, 2011, 05:25:00 pm

Thanks Actus.
Here are a few full draw pics aswell as a good use for the table when straightening staves.
(http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv335/c3sarr/Bows%20in%20progress/DSC00877.jpg)
(http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv335/c3sarr/Bows%20in%20progress/DSC00882.jpg)

Title: Re: two osage bows (with pics)
Post by: LEGIONNAIRE on March 26, 2011, 05:26:04 pm

(http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv335/c3sarr/Bows%20in%20progress/DSC00876.jpg)

Title: Re: two osage bows (Fulldraw added)
Post by: medicinewheel on March 27, 2011, 05:24:24 am

Great tiller, most impressive bend on both!!!

Title: Re: two osage bows (Fulldraw added)
Post by: DEllis on March 27, 2011, 05:14:28 pm

Nice!
Darcy :)

Title: Re: two osage bows (Fulldraw added)
Post by: Stiks-N-Strings on March 27, 2011, 06:29:36 pm

Nice looking bows!

Title: Re: two osage bows (Fulldraw added)
Post by: PeteC on March 27, 2011, 06:40:57 pm

Very nice bows.They look great. Good job. God Bless

Title: Re: two osage bows (Fulldraw added)
Post by: LEGIONNAIRE on March 27, 2011, 07:28:27 pm

Thanks medecinewheel
Thanks DEllis
Thanks Stiks-n-strings
Thanks Pete.

The one up top had to be a little stiffer it had a hole in the fades.

Title: Re: two osage bows (Fulldraw added)
Post by: okiecountryboy on March 27, 2011, 09:26:32 pm

Hey Cesar
Spot on Tiller. Looks like functional art to me....

Ron

Title: Re: two osage bows (Fulldraw added)
Post by: LEGIONNAIRE on March 28, 2011, 06:39:14 pm

thanks a bunch Ron :D