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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Greg DeJanes on March 03, 2018, 01:07:14 pm

Title: Little Brown Bow
Post by: Greg DeJanes on March 03, 2018, 01:07:14 pm
Been years since I've posted a bow so here ya go fellers. This is Osage with a rawhide backing. 54 in. NTN , 15/8 at fade to 5/8 at tip. I stained the belly with leather dye and with Kiwi brown shoe polish. Funny 8) It looks just like a twenty year old Osage bow.
The bow has a propeller twist on each end witch I left because the string bisects the handle perfectly. Did cause some scrutiny when tillering.

I referred to the bowyers bible vol. 4 page 104 and page 124 as well as page 45 of vol. 3. I decided to get adventurous here. Did not really achieve replica but more of a combination of all.

Yep! this ain't pretty but it sure performs well so I'm real pleased.

Bow ends up with 1/2 of follow from a 3/4 in. reflex starting out. I usually would achieve 1 1/2 set with Osage. Maybe the tiller was appropriate.

Here's some pics!
Title: Re: Little Brown Bow
Post by: Greg DeJanes on March 03, 2018, 01:27:10 pm
A few more pics.
Forgot to mention draw weight is 46lbs at 25in.
Hope you enjoyed, Greg
Title: Re: Little Brown Bow
Post by: NorthHeart on March 03, 2018, 01:32:04 pm
Nice i like it!  It reminds me of 2 of my first and favorite bows where the outer thirds of the limbs dont bend.  Im still trying to figure out if theres really anything wrong with that, because i like how they shoot :OK

Do you hunt with it or just shoot for pleasure?
Title: Re: Little Brown Bow
Post by: Greg DeJanes on March 03, 2018, 01:49:03 pm
No longer hunt. I do shoot with friends. This tiller worked very well on this bow. I guess the theory is too much working in the inner limb is a risk for set at a bad place for it. So!! it's a little dangerous to do. I'm no expert though  ;)

Thanks,
Greg

Title: Re: Little Brown Bow
Post by: Yard Dog on March 03, 2018, 03:40:53 pm
Looks great !!!
Title: Re: Little Brown Bow
Post by: burchett.donald on March 03, 2018, 10:12:11 pm
Greg,
           That is one fine looking stick Sir...Looks extremely balanced and love them stiff outers...You don't have to tell me that that bow moves an arrow quickly, I can see it...Those pin nocks are awesome and in my opinion they are the most efficient...Thanks for posting that beauty...
                                                                                                                             Don
Title: Re: Little Brown Bow
Post by: simson on March 04, 2018, 02:17:04 am
That little brown stick is a great bow with a heck of a dye job.
Title: Re: Little Brown Bow
Post by: selfbow joe on March 04, 2018, 07:51:42 am
Nice looking bow
Title: Re: Little Brown Bow
Post by: Marc St Louis on March 04, 2018, 07:58:08 am
Nice little bow.  The name caught my eye



Title: Re: Little Brown Bow
Post by: barebo on March 04, 2018, 08:13:31 am
Your bow has everything you'd want in a bow - it's a Beauty! Bet it's light in the hand too. I'm really liking the shorter bows - Nice work!
Title: Re: Little Brown Bow
Post by: BowEd on March 04, 2018, 10:07:23 am
Excellent tiller on that bow.Held up very well.I've always liked  pin nocks too.
Title: Re: Little Brown Bow
Post by: upstatenybowyer on March 04, 2018, 10:26:38 am
That's a sweet little bow Greg.  (-S

Congrats!
Title: Re: Little Brown Bow
Post by: leonwood on March 06, 2018, 07:32:40 am
Sorry, I have to disagree with you there: this bow sure is pretty! Pretty bend and pretty ageing/stain job
Title: Re: Little Brown Bow
Post by: RatherBinTheWoods on March 06, 2018, 07:57:00 am
Right up my street this. Shape, proportion, finish, all look lovely to me.