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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Redhand on March 11, 2017, 04:36:03 pm

Title: Osage bow
Post by: Redhand on March 11, 2017, 04:36:03 pm

I made this Osage bow last fall since the weather warmed up I decided takes some pics and post them, nothing fancy about it, but man is sure does shoot pretty quick.  This is the first time ever working with Osage, man I really like this wood, I like how yellow the shavings are you you are working it.  I really like how the color of this bow changed from bright yellow to a darker more aged look.  I acquired this bow through trade, it was pretty twisted, after several sessions with the heat gun I finally got it somewhat straight.  It still has some propeller twist to it, which I don't mind it dosenet seem to affect the performance of the bow.  Like I said earlier I really like this wood, I need to get some more.  Enough rambling here are the specs.  It's 60" NTN, it pulls 48# @ 25", the handle is wrapped with smoked brain tanned buckskin, Dacron B50 for the string with beaver fur silencers.  Thanks for looking.

Title: Re: Osage bow
Post by: Redhand on March 11, 2017, 04:37:48 pm

more pics

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Post by: Redhand on March 11, 2017, 04:38:57 pm

more pics

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Post by: BowEd on March 11, 2017, 04:53:40 pm

Cool.Beautiful full draw pic.You got a little deflex reflex thing going on there.Nice work.

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Post by: penderbender on March 11, 2017, 04:56:33 pm

Nice looking stick! Cheers- Brendan

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Post by: bubby on March 11, 2017, 05:03:37 pm

Pretty bend redhand, yeah osage is some great wood, heat bends easy and it doesn't take much to make a hunting weight bow, nice job   :BB

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Post by: osage outlaw on March 11, 2017, 05:16:31 pm

That's a very nice looking bow.

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Post by: selfbow joe on March 11, 2017, 05:41:43 pm

Very nice looking bow.

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Post by: Bob W. on March 11, 2017, 06:33:37 pm

That full draw says it all, nice work Redand!

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Post by: rps3 on March 11, 2017, 07:11:48 pm

Looking good. Try a more modern string material and you will throw away the b 50.

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Post by: Danzn Bar on March 11, 2017, 07:19:29 pm

Hummmm very nice looking bend...
DBar

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Post by: upstatenybowyer on March 11, 2017, 07:29:39 pm

Very nice indeed. I've found that working with osage is kinda addictive (kinda like eating popcorn  (-P (just wanted to use that emoj). There's a reason why its considered "King" of the bow woods.

Title: Re: Osage bow
Post by: Redhand on March 11, 2017, 08:43:34 pm

Thanks guys I appreciate the comments. For sure upstate Osage is addictive, I have a sliver that I split off the belly of this bow. I was thinking about making a kids bow out of it, but as I rough it out and started the tiller it is staying pretty stout. Hopefully it survives so I can post it.

rsp3  what string material do you suggest?

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Post by: rps3 on March 11, 2017, 09:28:31 pm

I use dynaflight 97 only because I was able to get it for a good price. I initially told myself I would use all my left over b50 on bows I gave away, but I cant even bring myself to do that.

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Post by: bubby on March 11, 2017, 09:59:04 pm

Yup d-97 is soo much better than b-50

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Post by: Greenriverwoodcraft on March 11, 2017, 10:05:32 pm

Great curves on that stick, spot on tiller as far as i can see

Title: Re: Osage bow
Post by: Redhand on March 12, 2017, 12:39:02 am

I might have to give D-97 a try.

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Post by: wizardgoat on March 12, 2017, 03:21:32 am

Nice bow Redhand! Looks nice a nice shooter

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Post by: simson on March 12, 2017, 06:00:02 am

Great job on that bow, Marlen. I like the profiles, seems to be balanced out very well.
On strings, maybe you look here: http://primitive-bows.com/about-strings/

I'm interested in the leather protection you wear on your left hand, do you have a detailed pic?

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Post by: Stixnstones on March 12, 2017, 07:15:35 am

great lookin bow, nice bend

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Post by: Selfbowman on March 12, 2017, 08:14:18 am

Nice bow,good bend,agree on low stretch strings. Arvin

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Post by: half eye on March 12, 2017, 08:49:37 am

Damned fine Mr. Murdock.
rich

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Post by: Hans H on March 12, 2017, 01:39:33 pm

+1, congrats
Hans

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Post by: Redhand on March 12, 2017, 10:39:56 pm

Thanks guys!

Simon here are some pics of the leather shooting guard.

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Post by: bjrogg on March 12, 2017, 11:16:45 pm

Very nice bow Redhand. I really like that bend. I got my first Osage roughed out. Its drying now
Bjrogg

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Post by: simson on March 13, 2017, 07:07:01 am

Thanks Marlen, that thing is looking wild when laying on the ground. But makes sense when dressed on the hand!
I will try to make one similar.

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Post by: loon on March 13, 2017, 08:27:51 am

The string looks like it's actually braided rather than twisted where the loops merge? It looks cool too

D-97 is a very good string material. The best string I've made is 10 strands of D-97 with the Chinese style knot, single piece. Quiet and fast..

Would 452X have any more stretch than D-97?.. I don't think its stability from creep matters as much as with primitive bows, it seems like vectran is more prone to fraying than dyneema too? but if it has more friction that may be good.

I love the bow, it looks primitive and well made.

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Post by: Aaron H on March 13, 2017, 10:02:40 am

Very nice looking bow, FD looks great

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Post by: DuBois on March 13, 2017, 10:34:58 am

Really like it Marlen. Did you wrap the loop ends with art sinew?

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Post by: Redhand on March 13, 2017, 10:53:15 pm

Thanks guys.

loon   The string is twisted and after I made the loop for the bottom knock I braided the string back through itself to make the bottom loop.

Marco  I used some left over Dacron B-50 as serving string to wrap the ends.

Title: Re: Osage bow
Post by: Springbuck on March 16, 2017, 05:12:50 pm

  I like it.

I've only used osage a few times, Redhand, but it's so good it almost feels like cheating.

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Post by: mullet on March 16, 2017, 09:53:36 pm

That should do the trick, Marlon.

Title: Re: Osage bow
Post by: Redhand on March 18, 2017, 11:13:56 pm

Thanks Springbuck and mullet I appreciate the comments.

I cant believe how yellow this wood is, has anyone tried making a dye with the shavings?