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Title: an osage recurved self character
Post by: snedeker on April 09, 2007, 11:59:49 am

From my treasured stash of brown osage, first totally unbacked self product I've gotten from it.  Brown with micro thin rings, very hard and dense.  This is the first time I've edited and posted pics myself since me vision problems worsened so I hope they are the right ones.  61" ntn, 52#/27".  Heated in reflex and curves over an open fire one snowy weekend.  Lower end curved a little funny around a knuckle in the stave and is pullling out a bit at full draw. twisty, curvy piece with upper tip slightly missalligned.  What, me worry?       Cut in arrow shelf and black horn tip overlays.  Serviing threed wrap below the tips for a little contrast.
I'm impressed at the early draw weight versus deeper in the draw.  Really streaks a shaft.

Dave

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Title: Re: an osage recurved self character
Post by: Earl on April 09, 2007, 12:11:34 pm

Wow, now that is some dark osage, how old is it?

Title: Re: an osage recurved self character
Post by: snedeker on April 09, 2007, 12:16:43 pm

I cut this tree five years ago.  It was pretty brown even when fresh and really darkens to a purplish brown with exposure.

Title: Re: an osage recurved self character
Post by: Gordon on April 09, 2007, 12:44:27 pm

That bow really speaks to me. Beautiful work!

Title: Re: an osage recurved self character
Post by: Hillbilly on April 09, 2007, 12:54:18 pm

Great looking bow, Dave. Looks like that tree went through some tough times and came out with lots of character to show for it.

Title: Re: an osage recurved self character
Post by: DanaM on April 09, 2007, 01:03:50 pm

Truly outstanding Dave, love the color and the character. Tiller looks good.
Man its going to be another tough choice for BOM again.

Dana

Title: Re: an osage recurved self character
Post by: Pappy on April 09, 2007, 01:06:42 pm

Thats awesome Dave,I love that dark close ringed Osage,I think it makes a better bow,little more trouble to work but worth it.Looks like you done a fine job on that piece. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: an osage recurved self character
Post by: GregB on April 09, 2007, 02:10:21 pm

Definitely one to be proud of...good job!

Title: Re: an osage recurved self character
Post by: George Tsoukalas on April 09, 2007, 02:19:15 pm

That is a beautiful bow. Congratulations! Jawge

Title: Re: an osage recurved self character
Post by: Pat B on April 09, 2007, 02:53:42 pm

Very nice bow, Dave.   Pat

Title: Re: an osage recurved self character
Post by: Coo-wah-chobee on April 09, 2007, 03:01:37 pm

....................................Yup sur-enuf' is nice !..................bob

Title: Re: an osage recurved self character
Post by: jamie on April 09, 2007, 04:00:02 pm

excellent job.

Title: Re: an osage recurved self character
Post by: Stickhead on April 09, 2007, 04:00:37 pm

Another beautiful bow, Dave.  I really like the natural shelf, and the unique character.

Title: Re: an osage recurved self character
Post by: Dustybaer on April 09, 2007, 06:12:34 pm

very very nice.  i love that color

Title: Re: an osage recurved self character
Post by: AndrewS on April 09, 2007, 06:17:17 pm

That's a fine bow. Osage at his best :)

Title: Re: an osage recurved self character
Post by: ridge on April 09, 2007, 06:37:51 pm

 Sure is a nice looking bow! Right up my alley. 27" and 50#     R

Title: Re: an osage recurved self character
Post by: Justin Snyder on April 09, 2007, 07:19:12 pm

You did a great job. I love the character in the recurve.  Justin

Title: Re: an osage recurved self character
Post by: venisonburger on April 09, 2007, 08:54:41 pm

Thats some pretty wood,really nice bow.
VB

Title: Re: an osage recurved self character
Post by: Ryano on April 09, 2007, 09:02:41 pm

nice bow Dave. I like the color of that wood. :)

Title: Re: an osage recurved self character
Post by: Agbowyer on April 10, 2007, 12:40:20 am

That's beauty Dave. Character and darkened color looks terrific... Chris

Title: Re: an osage recurved self character
Post by: jpitts on April 10, 2007, 12:51:20 am

I love the color and the curves.....very nice job Dave

Title: Re: an osage recurved self character
Post by: duffontap on April 10, 2007, 02:00:26 am

I really enjoy your work Dave.  Very nice. 

          J. D. Duff

Title: Re: an osage recurved self character
Post by: OldBow on April 11, 2007, 12:13:34 am

What a neat bow! Congrats on this one Dave.  Got it bookmarked for April Bow of the Month.  Thanks for sharing.