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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Weylin on December 22, 2019, 06:03:19 pm

Title: Osage Bow and Bamboo Arrow Set 60#@28"
Post by: Weylin on December 22, 2019, 06:03:19 pm

This is a custom set that's heading out to hunt elk and bear in New Mexico. The bow is osage orange backed with deer rawhide to help it in the dry climate of New Mexico, and decorated with Western diamondback rattler skins. The bow is 64" long and pulls 60#@28". The handle is deer leather with kangaroo lace. The string is d97 with mink fur silencers. The arrows are made with tonkin cane shafts from Mainely Primitive. They're fletched with wild turkey feathers and deer sinew. They have rattlesnake skin accents made from the same skins on the bow.

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Title: Re: Osage Bow and Bamboo Arrow Set 60#@28"
Post by: Pat B on December 22, 2019, 06:06:38 pm

Very nice set, Weylin. Looks like a perfect elk/bear killer.

Title: Re: Osage Bow and Bamboo Arrow Set 60#@28"
Post by: bentstick54 on December 22, 2019, 06:18:58 pm

Beautiful work all the way around.

Title: Re: Osage Bow and Bamboo Arrow Set 60#@28"
Post by: Will B on December 22, 2019, 06:23:22 pm

That is an absolutely beautiful set!  I love the bend and everything about it. Can you tell me how wide it is at the fades?  Your bows are amazing!  Thanks for posting

Title: Re: Osage Bow and Bamboo Arrow Set 60#@28"
Post by: bjrogg on December 22, 2019, 07:12:26 pm

Beautiful Weylin. And once again you prove why you belong in the top ten group
Bjrogg

Title: Re: Osage Bow and Bamboo Arrow Set 60#@28"
Post by: silent sniper on December 22, 2019, 07:57:28 pm

Stunning work Weylin!

Title: Re: Osage Bow and Bamboo Arrow Set 60#@28"
Post by: Weylin on December 22, 2019, 08:04:01 pm

Thanks, guys!

Quote from: Pat B on December 22, 2019, 06:06:38 pm

Very nice set, Weylin. Looks like a perfect elk/bear killer.

Thanks, Pat. I hope it will be

Quote from: Will B on December 22, 2019, 06:23:22 pm

That is an absolutely beautiful set!  I love the bend and everything about it. Can you tell me how wide it is at the fades?  Your bows are amazing!  Thanks for posting

Thank you, Will. I believe it's somewhere around 1 5/8" wide until mid limb.

Title: Re: Osage Bow and Bamboo Arrow Set 60#@28"
Post by: rps3 on December 22, 2019, 10:26:30 pm

Mighty fine work making a great looking bow and set of arrows. I love making bows, but I dont think I have the patience for making such a beautiful set of arrows.

Title: Re: Osage Bow and Bamboo Arrow Set 60#@28"
Post by: Hawkdancer on December 22, 2019, 11:15:54 pm

Real nice set!  Great for the high dry!  Good luck for the hunt!
Hawkdancer

Title: Re: Osage Bow and Bamboo Arrow Set 60#@28"
Post by: chamookman on December 23, 2019, 02:55:27 am

Handsome Set Sir  (A) ! Bob

Title: Re: Osage Bow and Bamboo Arrow Set 60#@28"
Post by: Pappy on December 23, 2019, 06:08:51 am

Wow, beautiful bow and arrows. Very nice work. :)
 Pappy

Title: Re: Osage Bow and Bamboo Arrow Set 60#@28"
Post by: bradsmith2010 on December 23, 2019, 06:19:05 am

Beautiful,..Osage can handle high desert,,no problem,..great work )W(

Title: Re: Osage Bow and Bamboo Arrow Set 60#@28"
Post by: DC on December 23, 2019, 10:14:58 am

And another one out of the park!! Awesome Weylin :) :)

Title: Re: Osage Bow and Bamboo Arrow Set 60#@28"
Post by: Weylin on December 23, 2019, 02:11:45 pm

Quote from: rps3 on December 22, 2019, 10:26:30 pm

Mighty fine work making a great looking bow and set of arrows. I love making bows, but I dont think I have the patience for making such a beautiful set of arrows.

Thank you. I hear you. Arrow making tests my patience. I've done enough now that I have my system down and that makes it easier. It's still pretty finicky.

Quote from: Hawkdancer on December 22, 2019, 11:15:54 pm

Real nice set!  Great for the high dry!  Good luck for the hunt!
Hawkdancer

Thanks! wish I was the one going hunting in New Mexico, but alas, it's for someone else.

Quote from: bradsmith2010 on December 23, 2019, 06:19:05 am

Beautiful,..Osage can handle high desert,,no problem,..great work )W(

Thank you. I added some rawhide on the back for some extra insurance. I've gotten a little more cautious these days.

Title: Re: Osage Bow and Bamboo Arrow Set 60#@28"
Post by: lonbow on December 23, 2019, 02:18:20 pm

That´s a very beautiful bow. I love the arrows too! There´s a lot of love for details in your work!

Title: Re: Osage Bow and Bamboo Arrow Set 60#@28"
Post by: redhillwoods on December 23, 2019, 05:05:11 pm

 Absolutely beautiful work. Inspiring.
 It seems that the curves are made up of an acute bend a few inches from the tip, then straightening towards the tips. Is this done to ensure string lift off at all times and and avoid the possibility of the  string popping off the the bow at the grain bend near that one tip?

Title: Re: Osage Bow and Bamboo Arrow Set 60#@28"
Post by: Hamish on December 23, 2019, 05:07:13 pm

The customer from New Mexico sure is giving himself one lovely Christmas present.  Top Notch, classy work as always, Weylin.

Title: Re: Osage Bow and Bamboo Arrow Set 60#@28"
Post by: leonwood on December 24, 2019, 05:52:38 am

That's a pretty awesome set! At 60# that will do the job for sure!

Title: Re: Osage Bow and Bamboo Arrow Set 60#@28"
Post by: SLIMBOB on December 24, 2019, 08:41:32 am

That entire ensemble is top shelf. The bow is pretty as a picture and the arrows take it to another level. I love making bows. I dread making arrows. You did them both proud.

Title: Re: Osage Bow and Bamboo Arrow Set 60#@28"
Post by: Drawknife on December 26, 2019, 06:30:58 am

My goodness. You have a gift.

Title: Re: Osage Bow and Bamboo Arrow Set 60#@28"
Post by: burchett.donald on December 27, 2019, 09:40:53 am

  Excellent craftsmanship Weylin...

Title: Re: Osage Bow and Bamboo Arrow Set 60#@28"
Post by: Stoner on December 27, 2019, 07:54:20 pm

As always you never disapoint us. Fantastic Craftsmanship. John

Title: Re: Osage Bow and Bamboo Arrow Set 60#@28"
Post by: backtowood B2W on December 28, 2019, 11:53:02 pm

Very nice set! Great idea to use the snake skin left overs for the arrows!!