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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Josh on October 14, 2011, 07:53:47 pm

Title: Osage and Timber Rattlers Done!
Post by: Josh on October 14, 2011, 07:53:47 pm

My boss at work has been wanting me to build him a bow from some of the wood I harvested on his property 2 years ago so I finally got around to making him one.  It is Osage, 64" NtN and 55# @ 28".
   The Timber Rattlers are from a snake he killed 10 years ago while turkey hunting.  He skinned it and glued it to a board and it has been at his cabin ever since.  I had quite a hard time getting that snake off that board, but I think it turned out pretty nice.  I am hoping this bow will get him into hunting with traditional equipment.  I think it would be pretty cool if he got a deer this year with a bow made from wood from the same area.   :)
   There is a deflexed place towards the top tip and a bunch of propeller twist that made tillering it very hard but I think I got it pretty close.  I put around 20 coats of Tru Oil finish on it.  Followed by 2 coats of Satin Poly to cut the shine down.  It ended up with around an inch of string follow which I wanted as it makes it easier to string and a less-stressed design which I feel is safer for giving to someone else.  Hope yall like it... Thanks for looking!   :) :) :)

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(http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c120/deftones3333/dr%20sherrills%20bow/tipskinside.jpg)

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Title: Re: Osage and Timber Rattlers Done!
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on October 14, 2011, 08:24:03 pm

Looks very cool Josh. I wouldnt know those skins were peeled off a board if you didnt say so. I like how you left the deflex and prop twist in the mix. Nice recipe, Id say it turned out well!

Title: Re: Osage and Timber Rattlers Done!
Post by: hammertime on October 14, 2011, 08:29:13 pm

Awesome bow Josh,nothing dresses up a snakey bow better than some beautiful snakes! 8)Hammertime

Title: Re: Osage and Timber Rattlers Done!
Post by: medicinewheel on October 14, 2011, 08:34:47 pm

Like it a lot!

Title: Re: Osage and Timber Rattlers Done!
Post by: bubby on October 14, 2011, 09:00:22 pm

that's a sweet stick Josh, that should thun him to go low tech, Bub

Title: Re: Osage and Timber Rattlers Done!
Post by: johnston on October 14, 2011, 09:26:56 pm

Really nice work Josh.Your finish work is always top shelf..

Lane

Title: Re: Osage and Timber Rattlers Done!
Post by: adb on October 14, 2011, 09:43:37 pm

Very nice bow, Josh! Should score some points giving that to your boss!

Title: Re: Osage and Timber Rattlers Done!
Post by: Keenan on October 14, 2011, 11:03:12 pm

 That is a sweet bow Josh. I'm sure he will be very pleased as that is well worth the wait. Great job on those skins. I love the snaky curves and the dips and dives. Well done! ;)

Title: Re: Osage and Timber Rattlers Done!
Post by: blackhawk on October 14, 2011, 11:17:45 pm

She finished up real swell brother  :)  thanks for sharing ;)

Title: Re: Osage and Timber Rattlers Done!
Post by: Dvshunter on October 14, 2011, 11:20:07 pm

Great lookin bow. i love the looks of timbersage

Title: Re: Osage and Timber Rattlers Done!
Post by: ErictheViking on October 14, 2011, 11:32:21 pm

that is one nice bow, sweet full draw and very good job with the skins.

Title: Re: Osage and Timber Rattlers Done!
Post by: soy on October 15, 2011, 12:28:56 am

It makes the wait well worth it...hope he takes it hunting...great job ;)

Title: Re: Osage and Timber Rattlers Done!
Post by: nyarrow on October 15, 2011, 12:42:30 am

Excellent looking bow!

Title: Re: Osage and Timber Rattlers Done!
Post by: missilemaster on October 15, 2011, 01:59:10 am

If I didn't know better, I would say that was a snake in your yard. but I suppose a snake would'nt be wearing a saddle. Great work.

Title: Re: Osage and Timber Rattlers Done!
Post by: TurtleCreek on October 15, 2011, 04:05:33 am

  Beautiful bow!!!

Title: Re: Osage and Timber Rattlers Done!
Post by: Josh on October 16, 2011, 12:28:42 am

thanks for the kind words, guys.  I am going to take it to him at work Tuesday and I will post some more pics then.   :) :)

Title: Re: Osage and Timber Rattlers Done!
Post by: coaster500 on October 16, 2011, 03:04:25 am

Very nice, but get it out of the grass before sombody shoots  :o

Title: Re: Osage and Timber Rattlers Done!
Post by: Arrowind on October 17, 2011, 01:38:02 am

THAT BOW IS AWESOME!  Man you really did a good job.   You obviously put some time and care into that amazing bow.  Well done!

Title: Re: Osage and Timber Rattlers Done!
Post by: Pappy on October 17, 2011, 08:58:30 am

Beautiful bow Josh,very nice work in all aspects. He should love that . ;) :) :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: Osage and Timber Rattlers Done!
Post by: swamp yeti on October 17, 2011, 10:23:09 am

That is one killer looking bow Josh,good job.

Title: Re: Osage and Timber Rattlers Done!
Post by: Josh on October 17, 2011, 11:50:56 am

thanks a bunch guys!  Tomorrow is the big day when I present him with it...  Hope he likes it as much as I do!  If not I will just put the arrow pass on the other side and keep it for myself, LOL.   :)

Title: Re: Osage and Timber Rattlers Done!
Post by: Parnell on October 17, 2011, 01:00:18 pm

Very nicely done Josh!

Title: Re: Osage and Timber Rattlers Done!
Post by: Josh on October 17, 2011, 08:54:42 pm

thank you Parnell!

Title: Re: Osage and Timber Rattlers Done!
Post by: PeteC on October 17, 2011, 09:08:11 pm

Nice bow Josh. Maybe your boss will give you a raise. ;) God Bless

Title: Re: Osage and Timber Rattlers Done!
Post by: Josh on October 18, 2011, 12:35:30 pm

thank you Pete! A raise would be nice LOL.

Title: Re: Osage and Timber Rattlers Done!
Post by: Primitive1 on October 18, 2011, 07:53:07 pm

Most excellent!  Love the curves and dips; coupled with the skins?...priceless...

Title: Re: Osage and Timber Rattlers Done!
Post by: Stiks-N-Strings on October 18, 2011, 09:33:59 pm

I been pondering a set of timbers on a real snaky bow I'm working when the time comes and all I can say is you talked me into it  ;D


 Awsome job on a fantastic bow!

Title: Re: Osage and Timber Rattlers Done!
Post by: chasing crow on October 18, 2011, 09:56:04 pm

Josh,
What a great bow. That thing is so snakey I would beat it to death if I saw it laying in my yard! Your boss should be absolutely thrilled.

Chasing Crow

Title: Re: Osage and Timber Rattlers Done!
Post by: Josh on October 19, 2011, 12:10:04 pm

Thanks a bunch Primitive1, Stiks n Strings, and Chasing Crow!  :)