Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Gordon on November 26, 2011, 07:36:46 pm
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Here is an Osage selfbow that I recently made for hunting out of a tree stand. The bow draws 60# @ 27” and is 60” ntn. The tip overlays are cocobolo wood and the handle is dyed deer hide. Limbs are 1 3/8” wide tapering to 7/16” at the tips. The bow design is stiff handled, asymmetrical limbs with flipped up tips. Nothing fancy but it should get the job done.
This is my 3rd Osage bow and I have to admit that I am enjoying working with this wood more and more.
(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy217/gferlitsch/OsageFlatbow/OsageFlatbow_1.jpg)
(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy217/gferlitsch/OsageFlatbow/OsageFlatbow_4.jpg)
(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy217/gferlitsch/OsageFlatbow/OsageFlatbow_2.jpg)
(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy217/gferlitsch/OsageFlatbow/OsageFlatbow_3.jpg)
(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy217/gferlitsch/OsageFlatbow/OsageFlatbow_5.jpg)
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Awesome work like always gordon!
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Beautiful bow...nice job.
Fine job presenting it too!! 8)
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Agree with the above...well built,well presented and definately "droolworthy" :P
/Mikael
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Gordon, you have been blessed with a gift. It appears that you are using it well. A very clean cut bow there.
God bless, Cody
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Gordon that is a beautiful bow. One of the prettiest Osage bows I have seen. It sounds like your hooked on Osage. It is a tremendous bow wood. Dean
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I think you may have achieved perfection with that one, I love those curves!
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As always Gordon,,,, another beautiful Bow.
I admire your works of art.
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man thats a nice looking bow simple and sleek , the flipped tips are just right .
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Great bow. Osage is king in my book. I like the handle and tips. well done
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GOLDEN :)
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Quality craftsmanship Gordon! Looks like it will zip out the arrows. Well done
Tracy
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i love it...it looks like i would do on a elk for next year.....if there was time and money i would grab you and go on a road trip...john
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Great looking bow Gordon. Love the profile and very clean look. How much reflex dose she have? Your tips look prestine as always. Can't wait to see her up close. Well done my friend.
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It's incredible how you flow the outer 3rd of the limbs into the tiller, just right amount of work in the tips.
The best wood in the perfect hands can only yield the finest results.
Do believe this is the best bow that I've seen you post.
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Gordon, I sure do love your "nothin fancy"
Just beautiful sir! :)
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Beautiful bow, Gordon! Jawge
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Incredibly nice Gordon. Whole package is stunning.
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Excellent bow!!
George
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Beautiful bow Gordon.
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Very nice bow Gordon,
May I ask how high you are braced? I'm working right now on a bow with almost the same specs and trying to achieve the same lines. Again good job beautiful bow. Take care, Chuck
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Nothing special?:o I'd love to see the bow that you make and call special. This bow is elegant simplicity done well.
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Perfect. 8)
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Thank you Ifrit.
Thank you for the compliment Lowell.
Thank you for your nice words Mikael.
What a nice thing to say Cody, thank you.
Thank you for the nice compliment Dean.
I’m pleased that you like the bow’s curves Cameroo. Thank you.
Thank you Bow Junkie.
Thank you Shawn.
Thank you Dvshunter – Osage is fine bow wood.
Thank you Blackhawk.
Thank you Tracy. The bow has quite a bit of early draw and does seem to put an arrow out there nicely.
Welcome back to Oregon John! I’m quite certain this bow could handle an elk nicely. I would love to do a road trip with you.
Thank you Keenan. I’m looking forward to seeing your vine maple bow. This bow holds about 2” of reflex. Osage seems to take hardly any set when you tiller it.
What a nice compliment gmc, thank you.
Thank you Will.
Hey George, thank you!
Thank you for the compliment Eric.
Thank you George.
Thank you Pat, I appreciate the kind words.
Thank you Chuck. The brace height on this bow is 5 ¾” – just enough to clear my fletching.
Thank you for the nice compliment Colt.
Thank you Mike.
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Man, I awaited this one anxiously since you posted it was in the making, and yes, IT'S BEAUTIFUL! Love the 'nothing fancy' of it very much, so much beauty coming from the side profile, which is my favourite for a straight grained wooden bow!
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Just perfect!
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Thats the finish and tiller i hope to achieve one day. Love your work as always.
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That's a beautiful job Gordon.It ought to get the job done. God Bless
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What a nice compliment Frank. Thank you so much for your kind words.
Thank you dantonlin.
Thank you dwardo. Achieving a nice finish is not really that difficult, just time consuming.
Thank you for the compliment Pete.
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Another example of stunning simplicity. Art in a functional medium. Keep posting these because they I love to see them.
Kirk
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Thank you for the compliment Kirk.
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Great looking bow as usual,got to wear we would expect no less. Tiller looks great and the finish work is exceptional. Love the hat also. ;) :) :)
Pappy
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Your bows always have a certain elegance to them Gordon. Beautifully made.
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really nice bow gordon.great looking pc of osage..
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Stunning. And so graceful in it's simplicity. And inspiring... I really need to try building a bow.
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Yes Sir,
She's a Beauty!
-gus
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Gordon,
Another beautiful bow!!! I hope you enter it in BOM ;)
Cipriano
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Excellent example of a fine, Osage Hunter. Very nice Gordon as usual.
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That is an awsome bow Gordon! Very well done as always! I agree I hope I can tiller a bow like that some day and I also like that hat too ;D. I look forward to seeing what ever you harvest with it!
Josh
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Wow! nice!
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Great looking bow, as usual. If you have time after the new year we should get together cook some elk steaks and tell hunting story's. I have a story that involves two days of packing out an elk and a grizzly. Greg
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I don't think they get any better ;) looks superb!
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NICE that will good really good as it ages.
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Another great bow of yours, simply beautiful.
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I always enjoy seeing your work Gordon, hard to explain but it seems your work has matured over the years. Not just the workmanship but your ability to maintain the integrity of the stave you started with. I enjoy seeing a bow that I can still see the stave in if that makes any sense.
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I always enjoy seeing your work Gordon, hard to explain but it seems your work has matured over the years. Not just the workmanship but your ability to maintain the integrity of the stave you started with. I enjoy seeing a bow that I can still see the stave in if that makes any sense.
Steve, That is beautifully written and I must agree! Again well done Gordon.
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i had to see what keenan wrote....and that is a good complement...i have to say its one thing to make a PRITTY BOW but to know the TRUE mechanics of wood is an art...and gordon does have it...in fact every time i talk to gordon in person i all ways pick up a new tip or even listen to him in conversation i found out some thing new or some thing i change in bow making.....SO,i should say thanks to you....john
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Thank you Pappy, I always enjoy your comments.
Thank you Parnell.
Thank you James.
Thank you for the compliment Dog.
Thank you Gus.
Thank you Cipriano, I appreciate the nice words.
Thank you Eddie.
Hey Josh, thank you for the nice compliment. Unfortunately I’m better at building bows than hunting – but I’ll get it done one of these days.
Thank you Tom.
Hey Greg good it’s good to hear from you! Let’s definitely get together this winter. I can’t wait to hear your story!
Thank you for the nice compliment soy.
Thank you crooketarrow.
Thank you for the nice words Turtle.
That is a compliment of the highest order Steve. Thank you so much for your kind words.
Thank you again my friend. We should get together this winter – it’s been too long.
What a nice compliment John. Thank you.