Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: straightarrow on October 17, 2014, 10:15:00 pm
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Hey guys, i managed to finish up ( in between hunting) this Osage R/D for my nephew Matt. I started this bow about two years ago. This was one of those builds where I kept putting it aside because of a host of character flaws it had. At times I didn't think the stave was bow worthy. I layed the bow out around many knots, which made it really snakey. The character was cool but the string was way off the handle.... I seen how much work it needed and in the rafters it went. About a month or two ago I pulled it back down. After five heat sessions I was able to get the string to line up, get most of the prop out, and work out some kinks. I thought the work was over until I got to the tiller. This was the worst one I've ever done! It fought me every inch of the way. During the battle I was losing to much weight, so I piked it a few inches and fought it some more. I think it was the slight prop that was throwing me off and I wanted the reflex to open up at full draw. I finally got to the point where I was losing too much weight again and said "good enough". The bow finished 59 1/2" and draws 50#@28". He actually draws close to 29". The bow is backed with linen copperheads and finished with satin poly. I used several coats because the linen really sucks it up. The grip is leather and string is b50. The overlays are cedar over ebony. As much of a pain this bow was it was well worth it. This young man has been my shooting partner since he was three. He hung his recurve up for a few years ago and has been shooting compound. This is his first selfbow. After thanking me for the bow, he looked at me and said with a smile "uncle, I almost forgot how much fun this was"..... Made my day!!
Two years ago my oldest boy, Ayden was out in the shop with me. He asked what I was doing. I replied... Making a bow. He looked at me and said man... That's Crazy Crooked!!! At that point I new what the name would be. thanks for looking
Jon
BTW.. That's Matt in the photos. I only wish I was tall and handsome.. Lol
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Here's a few more
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Ha! Showed that stave who's boss!
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The bow is exquiste, you said linen copperhead backed, looks real good in the photos but I haven't seen any up close, what do you think of it.
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Very nice! And very interesting! I love the story too! Patrick
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Good looking stick bro..I know Matt will enjoy it..Excellent tillering job on that "Crazy Crooked" stick
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Nice work. Love the tips
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Great story, Jon and a beautiful stick with much character.
The happiness of Matt is the best compliment you could get.
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Thank you, simson and your right his reply made my day. Thanks Bill, Matt, Patrick for your kind remarks. I really thought this stave had me, Jw. I liked using the linen, Duke. It looks good even up close. The ppl I've shown didn't know the difference. I decided to go with the linen because of his draw and the length of the bow. I typically don't use poly but that's what was suggested. It finished out smooth and you can't feel the texture of the linen. After a few coats I hit it with 220 then applied two more with 220 in between. I would use them again on the right bow
Jon
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Nicely done!
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Nice bow and it looks like it fits him perfectly. 8)
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Looks nice ;)
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congrats
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Thank you Bob, Pat, Brad and misslemaster
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:D ...hopefully matt takes it out in the woods pal ;)
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Very nice bow,well done. :)
Pappy
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Nice bow! Those character flaws in that piece of osage are actually beauty marks in the finished bow, looks great.
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Thank you pappy and badly bent. Chris, he's already got plans to take it hunting... He's gonna start with squirrels. BTW... We need to go do that again... Remember that day at the club... What a blast!!!
Jon
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Great finishing job. Love those skins.
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Thank you squatch
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thats one wicked bow excellent job
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Nice work on a tricky stave! Where do you get the linen with that pattern? I will have to try that sometime.
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Hi Patrick. I'm a newbie, working on my first hickory bow right now. Congrats on finishing that bow... looks amazing! Where did you find copperhead linen?
Is it just linen with snakeskin pattern, or is it something all together different? Thanks!
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That is pretty sweet looking.
However I never heard of snake skins being made out of linen. >:D
Tell us more.
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Classy Victorian snakes had their skin made from the very best linen >:D >:D >:D
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Classy Victorian snakes had their skin made from the very best linen >:D >:D >:D
Is that like silk made by spiders? >:D ;D
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Sweet bow dude! Nice work!
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Nice looking bow, good job!
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That's one sharp looking bow! I got to get my hands on some copperhead skins one of these days.
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Way to see that one through to a beautiful bow! Kids are the best at naming bows :) Way to bring the nephew back to the dark side ;)
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Way to fight thru the pain of a stave that didnt want to cooperate. Im sure he will treasure it. Danny
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Good job way to hang in there with that stave