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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: John W. Cooper on July 28, 2013, 04:25:32 pm

Title: Osage bow for a Yooper
Post by: John W. Cooper on July 28, 2013, 04:25:32 pm

I made this Osage Self Bow for a black powder reenactor and his wife up in "Da U.P." of Michigan.  It turned out to be one of those bows that you just hate to part with.  29#@28"; 66 ntn; black buffalo horn tip overlays; leather shelf.  The grip shape and the way the handle turned out are definitely my favorite to date. 
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/Squishy_brain/Glissenbowprofile_zps1cc987d4.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/Squishy_brain/glissenbowfrontprofile_zps60dea814.jpg)
The profile is a gentle taper from 1-1/4" at the fades to 1/4" tips
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/Squishy_brain/Glissenbowhandle_zpsa5b1bc09.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/Squishy_brain/Glissenbowtip_zpse5a82aff.jpg)

and....full draw:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/Squishy_brain/Glissenbowfd_zps7ed5e85d.jpg)

Thanks for looking!  Let me know what you think.

Title: Re: Osage bow for a Yooper
Post by: Buckeye Guy on July 28, 2013, 04:38:47 pm

Not bad for a short Trumpet player from Mi.  >:D :laugh: :laugh:

Good to see ya on here and yea that is a nice bow !
Thanks for posting it !!
Give the boy and wife a hug from a worthless old nut !!
Not sure if I will be able to make it to GLLI so take care and hope to see you folks soon !
Guy

Title: Re: Osage bow for a Yooper
Post by: Badly Bent on July 28, 2013, 04:42:36 pm

Very nice all around, well done!

Title: Re: Osage bow for a Yooper
Post by: George Tsoukalas on July 28, 2013, 04:58:24 pm

Came out great! Nicely done. Jawge

Title: Re: Osage bow for a Yooper
Post by: John W. Cooper on July 28, 2013, 04:59:06 pm

Just 'cuz you're from "oh-HI-ya" doesn't make you worthless.  ;D I don't think I'll be getting to any of the rendezvous this summer between family and work.  I'll make the sacrifice of passing on the hug and well-wishes. ;)  I love making these simple Osage bows.  Thanks for the compliments.

Title: Re: Osage bow for a Yooper
Post by: dbb on July 28, 2013, 05:29:13 pm

Very elegant and clean looking,nice!

Title: Re: Osage bow for a Yooper
Post by: osage outlaw on July 28, 2013, 05:29:42 pm

That's a fine looking bow. 

Title: Re: Osage bow for a Yooper
Post by: Danzn Bar on July 28, 2013, 08:07:15 pm

Really like that one

Title: Re: Osage bow for a Yooper
Post by: Josh B on July 29, 2013, 12:11:39 am

Beautifully done Sir!  I understand your attachment. Josh

Title: Re: Osage bow for a Yooper
Post by: Zion on July 29, 2013, 01:39:28 am

Wow i can see what you mean about letting that one go, sweet bow, has a real nice profile.

Title: Re: Osage bow for a Yooper
Post by: Carson (CMB) on July 29, 2013, 03:32:31 am

Looks like it would be hard to part with.  Nice work!

Title: Re: Osage bow for a Yooper
Post by: Pappy on July 29, 2013, 08:51:08 am

Thats a beauty,very nice job. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: Osage bow for a Yooper
Post by: lesken2011 on July 29, 2013, 09:14:50 am

Sweet!! 8)

Title: Re: Osage bow for a Yooper
Post by: Dances with squirrels on July 29, 2013, 09:23:23 am

She's lovely.

Title: Re: Osage bow for a Yooper
Post by: Dvshunter on July 29, 2013, 11:33:11 am

Very nice bow. Simple, clean, and beautiful. Well done.

Title: Re: Osage bow for a Yooper
Post by: briarjumper12 on July 29, 2013, 12:22:21 pm

Very nice.  I love the green vines.

Title: Re: Osage bow for a Yooper
Post by: ErictheViking on July 29, 2013, 12:33:20 pm

very nice work on that. love the tips

Title: Re: Osage bow for a Yooper
Post by: simson on July 30, 2013, 04:33:18 pm

very nice!

Title: Re: Osage bow for a Yooper
Post by: John W. Cooper on July 31, 2013, 04:20:58 pm

Thanks for all the kind words.  It's really a simple bow compared with some out there, but it's nice to have one of those to practice the finish work.