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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Weylin on September 10, 2020, 11:01:42 am

Title: Snakey Osage Bow with Boa Constrictor Skins 66" 50#@29"
Post by: Weylin on September 10, 2020, 11:01:42 am: I was given this skin as a gift from a generous fellow bowyer in Costa Rica. I've held onto it for a while now, waiting for the right stave and some inspiration. It all finally came together. The bow is 66" long and pulls 50#@29". I backed it with kangaroo rawhide under the snake skin for a bit of extra durability. The handle riser is maple burl with some pretty character. The tip overlays are white-tail deer antler and the string is d97 with mink fur silencers. The finish is permalyn gunstock finish.

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Title: Re: Snakey Osage Bow with Boa Constrictor Skins 66" 50#@29"
Post by: Fox on September 10, 2020, 11:07:02 am: .... wow.... ;D

-Fox
Title: Re: Snakey Osage Bow with Boa Constrictor Skins 66" 50#@29"
Post by: bownarra on September 10, 2020, 12:26:22 pm: Now there is a bow :)
What a beauty :)
Title: Re: Snakey Osage Bow with Boa Constrictor Skins 66" 50#@29"
Post by: DC on September 10, 2020, 02:00:22 pm: That looks alive! Boy that skin jumps out. Would scare the crap out of me ;D
Title: Re: Snakey Osage Bow with Boa Constrictor Skins 66" 50#@29"
Post by: Selfbowman on September 10, 2020, 02:19:01 pm: Beautiful Bow!
Arvin
Title: Re: Snakey Osage Bow with Boa Constrictor Skins 66" 50#@29"
Post by: Woody roberts on September 10, 2020, 02:28:57 pm: Very nice!
Title: Re: Snakey Osage Bow with Boa Constrictor Skins 66" 50#@29"
Post by: Will B on September 10, 2020, 03:24:44 pm: Wow! Waylin that bow is stunning! You picked the perfect stave for those skins. Love the antler tip overlays. Great job as usual.
Title: Re: Snakey Osage Bow with Boa Constrictor Skins 66" 50#@29"
Post by: mmattockx on September 10, 2020, 03:40:14 pm: Wow, that is stunning. Perfect bow for those skins and beautiful detail work.

Mark
Title: Re: Snakey Osage Bow with Boa Constrictor Skins 66" 50#@29"
Post by: Stickhead on September 10, 2020, 04:27:09 pm: Those skins and handle are CRAZY cool!
Title: Re: Snakey Osage Bow with Boa Constrictor Skins 66" 50#@29"
Post by: bentstick54 on September 10, 2020, 09:09:45 pm: Too pretty to shoot.
Title: Re: Snakey Osage Bow with Boa Constrictor Skins 66" 50#@29"
Post by: bradsmith2010 on September 10, 2020, 09:29:37 pm: beautiful, great skins too,, )P(
Title: Re: Snakey Osage Bow with Boa Constrictor Skins 66" 50#@29"
Post by: Weylin on September 10, 2020, 09:51:34 pm: Thank you, guys! I appreciate the feedback.

Quote from: bentstick54 on September 10, 2020, 09:09:45 pm
Too pretty to shoot.

I hope not! ;D
Title: Re: Snakey Osage Bow with Boa Constrictor Skins 66" 50#@29"
Post by: lonbow on September 11, 2020, 02:35:42 am: This bow is a Boa Constrictor itself! Very well done!
Title: Re: Snakey Osage Bow with Boa Constrictor Skins 66" 50#@29"
Post by: bjrogg on September 11, 2020, 05:05:45 am: Very nice Weylin. That is crazy snaky and those skins look great on there.
Thanks for sharing
Bjrogg
Title: Re: Snakey Osage Bow with Boa Constrictor Skins 66" 50#@29"
Post by: Allyn T on September 11, 2020, 08:06:44 pm: Dude you have to stop making such beautiful bows. One day I won't be able to resist and I'll buy one...and then I'll be divorced
Title: Re: Snakey Osage Bow with Boa Constrictor Skins 66" 50#@29"
Post by: sleek on September 11, 2020, 08:44:16 pm: Gosh thats pretty. Well done! Question though. Why did you feel the Rawhide was needed? I have some boa skin and that stuff seems like rawhide to me. Is it not as strong, or you were just being cautious?
Title: Re: Snakey Osage Bow with Boa Constrictor Skins 66" 50#@29"
Post by: Badly Bent on September 12, 2020, 06:01:34 am: Stellar bow Weylin! The finish work is flawless of course and the side profiles, resting, braced and full draw are really impressive. I love seeing a bow with all that character in the front profile tillered so perfect that it looks smooth and tame from the side when braced and drawn. Top notch work my friend. :)
Title: Re: Snakey Osage Bow with Boa Constrictor Skins 66" 50#@29"
Post by: Weylin on September 14, 2020, 02:43:36 pm: Thanks again, fellas!

Quote from: Allyn T on September 11, 2020, 08:06:44 pm
Dude you have to stop making such beautiful bows. One day I won't be able to resist and I'll buy one...and then I'll be divorced

I'd hate to be responsible for that! just buy the first one for your wife. ;)

Quote from: sleek on September 11, 2020, 08:44:16 pm
Gosh thats pretty. Well done! Question though. Why did you feel the Rawhide was needed? I have some boa skin and that stuff seems like rawhide to me. Is it not as strong, or you were just being cautious?

Thanks, Kevin. It wasn't needed per se. It was just some extra insurance on a character bow that might end up in a dry climate. I've heard of too many of these snakey bows breaking and I don't like it when my bows break. :)

Quote from: Badly Bent on September 12, 2020, 06:01:34 am
Stellar bow Weylin! The finish work is flawless of course and the side profiles, resting, braced and full draw are really impressive. I love seeing a bow with all that character in the front profile tillered so perfect that it looks smooth and tame from the side when braced and drawn. Top notch work my friend. :)

Thank you, Greg! I was paying really close attention to the profiles so it's gratifying to have someone else see it. Still enjoying your bow, by the way.
Title: Re: Snakey Osage Bow with Boa Constrictor Skins 66" 50#@29"
Post by: medicinewheel on September 15, 2020, 04:31:36 am: Quote from: Fox on September 10, 2020, 11:07:02 am
.... wow.... ;D

plus 1
Title: Re: Snakey Osage Bow with Boa Constrictor Skins 66" 50#@29"
Post by: liyeliye123123 on September 28, 2020, 07:25:04 am: Another inspirational work!!!!! I wanna see more,hahaha

Li
Title: Re: Snakey Osage Bow with Boa Constrictor Skins 66" 50#@29"
Post by: druid on September 28, 2020, 11:40:03 pm: Good work. Very nice colour choice. 😍
Title: Re: Snakey Osage Bow with Boa Constrictor Skins 66" 50#@29"
Post by: IdahoMatt on October 02, 2020, 11:51:57 am: Another amazing bow buddy. Great job
Title: Re: Snakey Osage Bow with Boa Constrictor Skins 66" 50#@29"
Post by: ssrhythm on November 01, 2020, 01:22:10 pm: Well, I'm going to vote for my bow so as not to get skunked, but I'd vote for this one ten times if I could. I so want to make a snaky bow like this...but I gotta go cut some trees that'll give me staves like this! Going to look for some character trees next time I'm in Indiana and Ohio. Beautiful work brother! Very impressive and complimentary mix of God's provisions masterfully combined into a deadly work of art. Sweet!
Title: Re: Snakey Osage Bow with Boa Constrictor Skins 66" 50#@29"
Post by: barebo on November 01, 2020, 02:13:06 pm: YIKES!!! I'm working on a Hickory backed Black Walnut longbow and considered posting when done, but seeing a bow of this caliber makes me feel like a first grader in a college lecture hall!!!

Artistry with function - my gosh. The bowyers art has had the bar raised beyond what I ever dreamed making my 1st back in '99.

Weylin, your work is inspiring and executed beyond belief. I keep repeating to myself...WOW...Wow. Amazing.
Title: Re: Snakey Osage Bow with Boa Constrictor Skins 66" 50#@29"
Post by: Yooper Bowyer on November 01, 2020, 02:20:00 pm: Hickory backed walnut sounds good. Post it, some people need a lot more competition ;D
Title: Re: Snakey Osage Bow with Boa Constrictor Skins 66" 50#@29"
Post by: bassman on November 01, 2020, 06:10:24 pm: excellent
Title: Re: Snakey Osage Bow with Boa Constrictor Skins 66" 50#@29"
Post by: Swampman on November 01, 2020, 07:02:28 pm: I am not sure how I missed this bow when it was posted. This bow is amazing! Very nice work. I love it.