Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: banderson965 on January 07, 2018, 09:09:55 pm
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I have some Osage slats that are 1” x 3/4” x 64” and am wondering what could be done with them besides a kids bow? I have hickory to use as a backing. Thank you for your help
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Hickory backing on an ELB style bow. You could probably get 50#+ with it, maybe more.
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Thanks Pat. Never attempted an ELB but I may give it a shot
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Depending on the design of your bow and how well vursed in your tillering skills you could easly make an adult bow. Just glue on a handle and tiller it out. It takes very little Osage to make an adult bow. I have one that is 52lbs 62in long an inch wide or less in spots and definitely under 3/4 thick. I hunt with it and killed a very nice buck with it this year.
You could always put a layer of sinew on the back for protection or some thin rawhide.
Patrick
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Yeah, i like that bow you have Pat ;)
That osage you have is a good candidate for a bamboo back. If you would rather not mess with it, i may be interested in working a deal with you for it?
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What you got Pat ? I could spare a couple of pieces. I was wanting some style help. I am not well versed in bowmaking but have some successful hybrid pyramids and working on some reflex/deflex hickory backed ipe. I have progressively gotten shorter and shorter as I want to hunt from blinds and stands. I failed to mention I have some bamboo as well for backing material.
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I am sorry my last post was directed at Sleek
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Hickory is so much easier as a backing. You still get good performance and better durability IMO although it's not as sexy. :-\
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Well hickory and bamboo both draw moisture so either would be good. I personally prefer bamboo.
I would do the reflex deflex like your ipe. But thats my favorite design. As far as that goes just about any design would probably work.
Patrick