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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Woody roberts on September 05, 2020, 03:59:45 pm

Title: Osage stave?
Post by: Woody roberts on September 05, 2020, 03:59:45 pm

I understand following a growth ring on the back. Once you leave the fades do you try to stay on a growth ring on the belly? Do you let the tiller decide?

As I’m sure most of you know, there’s a big difference in working an Osage stave and a Red oak board!

Title: Re: Osage stave?
Post by: bradsmith2010 on September 05, 2020, 04:40:39 pm

osage staves are my favorite,,, you let the tiller dictate the shape of the belly,

Title: Re: Osage stave?
Post by: Pat B on September 05, 2020, 05:36:16 pm

I agree with Brad.

Title: Re: Osage stave?
Post by: Eric Krewson on September 05, 2020, 06:31:49 pm

I will tell you another thing NOT to do; back when I was starting out one of the so called experts was putting out how important it was to feather the growth rings on the belly to a nice even taper down the middle of the belly. I tried it a couple of times with disastrous results and realized this expert wasn't too expert after all.

Don't worry about what the grain does on osage bows belly, it has a tendency to go any which way.

Title: Re: Osage stave?
Post by: bradsmith2010 on September 05, 2020, 06:51:19 pm

sometimes they feather out,, but sometimes the rings vary in thickness and can be deceiving,,

Title: Re: Osage stave?
Post by: Woody roberts on September 05, 2020, 07:22:59 pm

Thanks guys, woody

Title: Re: Osage stave?
Post by: George Tsoukalas on September 05, 2020, 07:42:24 pm

It's all about the tiller so do not follow a growth ring on the belly. Jawge