Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: JLoranger on October 28, 2013, 09:24:20 pm
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I finally landed my self an osage stave here a month or two ago. In the process of roughing out a bow, a half-ways descent sliver of wood came off intact. It seemed a bit on the small side and there were two worm holes right in the middle of the back. Having never worked Osage before and hearing so many wonderful things, I didn't want to let any of it go to waste. I cleaned out and filled the bug damage with a mix of Tightbond III and saw dust. I figured this would be a perfect chance to try out sinew as well. I only backed the middle 1/3 and the outer 2/3rds are left bare. It is a bendy handle 58" T2T 38# @24" The handle is built up with cork and leather wrapped with sheep skin accents. Buffalo horn overlays. Little on the light side for me, but still fun to shoot.
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e382/Novastar2486/SinewampOsageShorty1_zps152a0322.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/Novastar2486/media/SinewampOsageShorty1_zps152a0322.jpg.html)
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e382/Novastar2486/SinewampOsageShorty2_zpsb5545e65.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/Novastar2486/media/SinewampOsageShorty2_zpsb5545e65.jpg.html)
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Nice work. It doesn't take much osage to make a bow.
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Nice work. It doesn't take much osage to make a bow.
...and even less with a little sinew backing! Atta boy! THAT is a nice little bow!
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Nice work, is that a branch sticking out there?
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Nice work, is that a branch sticking out there?
No, dummy, that's a BOY bow. >:D
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Nice work, is that a branch sticking out there?
No, dummy, that's a BOY bow. >:D
Bah ha ha!! :laugh:
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Nice work, is that a branch sticking out there?
Sure is ;) There are knots mid limb on both limbs.
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Good save, tiller turned out nice!
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Thanks guys! Never truly thought it would turn out, but I gave it my best and she really surprised me.
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8)
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Nice bow. Good one JW.
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Wicked looking little stick, I like it.
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Sweet bow. Good for you to get the tiller just right even if it meant dropping a couple pounds. Nice work!
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Sweet!!! ;)
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Nice job!
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Nice job. It's impressive that you got that from a scrap. Looks like a lot of fun to shoot.
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Haha, indeed that wood seems to be male, now does that mean all the ones with the holes are girl bows? ???
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If you pull it back to 28" it'll be enough weight ;) ;D ....n I'm sure sinew n osage are up to the task
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Very nice job,way to use what you have. :)
Pappy
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Cool bow. I'm with Chris, another few inches and you got a legitimate hunting weight bow. A few scrapes on the outer limbs and you are there.
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Nice bow looks great. :)
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Nice little bow from a sliver. Thanks for the post. Doob
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Good job Jeremy, nice finish work.
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Thanks everyone!
I re-weighed it today and I must have been really tired last night it is actually 38# @24", not 32#. The sinew will probably cure a little bit more as it ages so who knows it might pick up a pound or two. I would love to pull it to 26" to get into the hunting weight range, but I feel the bow is telling me if I push it any more ill have two or three high velocity toothpicks flying around the room.
The bow is perfect draw and weight for my girlfriend anyways, and she was thrilled when I told her it was her.;)
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Nice stuff Jer! We need to get together again soon.
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Wicked looking little stick, I like it.
Looks like one of yours! Great work.
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Awesome!
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That is a very nice bow! I really like it! Josh