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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: wizardgoat on June 17, 2015, 02:37:50 am

Title: Ocean spray rawhide backed
Post by: wizardgoat on June 17, 2015, 02:37:50 am

This a bow that sat in my corner for a long time. The tips were a little out of line and I didn't really know how to correct it at the time.
The profile is all natural, except the top tip was slightly flipped to match the bottom.
Its 60" ntn which is pretty long for any ocean spray that grows around here
Some knots were violated on the back, so I backed it with rawhide just to be safe.
I posted some pics of this bow a while back, I was concerned about belly cracks around pin knots that seem to haunt all of my ocean spray bows.
Its shot over 600 hundred arrow so far, and seems to be holding up just fine, so i'll keep on shooting her.
Its a nice bow to shoot, its 42# @ 27", so it doesnt wear me out so bad.
I wanted to try some new finishing techniques, so I thought this would be a good bow to experiment on.
I used leather dyes, and its finished with tung oil. Sheep horn tip overlays, Strunk style grip.
I used some sturgeon scraps to try and fancy her up a bit.
Cheers guys thanks for lookin, - Goat

(http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag255/wizardgoat/image1-2_zpssavicels.jpg) (http://s1370.photobucket.com/user/wizardgoat/media/image1-2_zpssavicels.jpg.html)


(http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag255/wizardgoat/image2-2_zpsmv25tmzu.jpg) (http://s1370.photobucket.com/user/wizardgoat/media/image2-2_zpsmv25tmzu.jpg.html)

(http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag255/wizardgoat/image1-1_zps6ut35qgz.jpg) (http://s1370.photobucket.com/user/wizardgoat/media/image1-1_zps6ut35qgz.jpg.html)

(http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag255/wizardgoat/image2-1_zps8xsb600c.jpg) (http://s1370.photobucket.com/user/wizardgoat/media/image2-1_zps8xsb600c.jpg.html)

(http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag255/wizardgoat/image5_zpsqgk4bajh.jpg) (http://s1370.photobucket.com/user/wizardgoat/media/image5_zpsqgk4bajh.jpg.html)

(http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag255/wizardgoat/image1_zpsbykibj26.jpg) (http://s1370.photobucket.com/user/wizardgoat/media/image1_zpsbykibj26.jpg.html)


(http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag255/wizardgoat/image4_zpsxijpeqlj.jpg) (http://s1370.photobucket.com/user/wizardgoat/media/image4_zpsxijpeqlj.jpg.html)


(http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag255/wizardgoat/image3.png_zps8qyild60.jpeg) (http://s1370.photobucket.com/user/wizardgoat/media/image3.png_zps8qyild60.jpeg.html)

Title: Re: Ocean spray rawhide backed
Post by: bowmo on June 17, 2015, 02:49:22 am

She's a beaut

Title: Re: Ocean spray rawhide backed
Post by: Pappy on June 17, 2015, 05:42:17 am

That is a beauty for sure, very nice work as usual. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: Ocean spray rawhide backed
Post by: Aaron H on June 17, 2015, 07:02:50 am

Beautiful bow goat, you did good

Title: Re: Ocean spray rawhide backed
Post by: Badly Bent on June 17, 2015, 08:10:56 am

That is a nice bow Ryan. I always like a bow made from a smallish diameter stave with the natural character left in it. You handled the tiller perfectly too and I like how you dressed her up real nice with your finish work.

Title: Re: Ocean spray rawhide backed
Post by: blackhawk on June 17, 2015, 08:14:47 am

Sweet Ryan!!!  :D

Title: Re: Ocean spray rawhide backed
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on June 17, 2015, 08:24:49 am

Sweet bow you long haired hippy rock star. Its crazy how little wood is required to make a hunting weight OS bow.

Title: Re: Ocean spray rawhide backed
Post by: George Tsoukalas on June 17, 2015, 09:39:27 am

That is outstanding! Nicely done. Jawge

Title: Re: Ocean spray rawhide backed
Post by: osage outlaw on June 17, 2015, 09:41:52 am

Great looking bow Goat.  I like the dye job and the sturgeon skin accents. 

Title: Re: Ocean spray rawhide backed
Post by: TRACY on June 17, 2015, 09:49:57 am

Very nice work Ryan! Only seen a few ocean spray and man is it dense heavy for its size.

Tracy

Title: Re: Ocean spray rawhide backed
Post by: Pat B on June 17, 2015, 09:51:17 am

Some more nice work, Goat. Well done.  8)

Title: Re: Ocean spray rawhide backed
Post by: IdahoMatt on June 17, 2015, 10:01:01 am

Very cool looking little bow there.  I just love the fit and finish with just enough character

Title: Re: Ocean spray rawhide backed
Post by: alwayslookin on June 17, 2015, 10:01:22 am

Sweet bow wizard I really like the coloring.

Title: Re: Ocean spray rawhide backed
Post by: owlbait on June 17, 2015, 10:29:40 am

Nicely done. Excellent work, all the way around. I like the way the backing and grip material complement each other and the great profile!

Title: Re: Ocean spray rawhide backed
Post by: Carson (CMB) on June 17, 2015, 11:02:03 am

That is a sweet bow. That unbraced profile with the slight reflex plus flipped tips is killer.
Beautiful bend and finish Goat! The arrows are top notch too  8)

Title: Re: Ocean spray rawhide backed
Post by: Accipiter on June 17, 2015, 11:41:36 am

Wow! What a beauty, love to see my favorite wood done so right  :D

Title: Re: Ocean spray rawhide backed
Post by: Ryan C on June 17, 2015, 12:48:04 pm

Awsome bow!!!!

Title: Re: Ocean spray rawhide backed
Post by: lebhuntfish on June 17, 2015, 01:02:19 pm

That one is a thing of beauty! I love the Deep rich tones and the skin accents are awesome! I hope mine comes out that nice. If so I may be hitting you up for some more. Beautiful bow! Patrick

Title: Re: Ocean spray rawhide backed
Post by: make-n-break on June 17, 2015, 02:09:51 pm

Your experiments were a success in my eyes. That's a fine piece of work. Awesome!

Title: Re: Ocean spray rawhide backed
Post by: GB on June 17, 2015, 02:44:57 pm

Beautiful work!

Title: Re: Ocean spray rawhide backed
Post by: Tree_Ninja on June 17, 2015, 10:19:22 pm

Wicked bow. Rawhide was smart. I want to try to bamboo backed one day...

Title: Re: Ocean spray rawhide backed
Post by: Will H on June 18, 2015, 08:37:07 am

Looks like another masterpiece! Well done Goat!!

Title: Re: Ocean spray rawhide backed
Post by: wizardgoat on June 18, 2015, 10:02:51 pm

Thanks guys. Expect to see many more OS bows in the future

Title: Re: Ocean spray rawhide backed
Post by: Drewster on June 19, 2015, 12:08:36 am

Great looking bow Goat.  Super looking tiller too.  Looking forward to seeing the next one.

Title: Re: Ocean spray rawhide backed
Post by: simson on June 19, 2015, 04:35:14 am

Just beautiful, tiller and finish work is gorgeous.
And I really like your photography!

Title: Re: Ocean spray rawhide backed
Post by: Lehtis on July 01, 2015, 03:09:26 am

Nice work!

Title: Re: Ocean spray rawhide backed
Post by: Academonicon on July 01, 2015, 10:38:31 am

that is really beautiful!  Love the red-to-black progression at the tips.

Title: Re: Ocean spray rawhide backed
Post by: loefflerchuck on July 01, 2015, 07:43:00 pm

Awesome again!

Title: Re: Ocean spray rawhide backed
Post by: vtbow on July 01, 2015, 09:26:33 pm

That's a work of art!

Title: Re: Ocean spray rawhide backed
Post by: wizardgoat on July 02, 2015, 02:02:53 am

Thanks again guys!

Title: Re: Ocean spray rawhide backed
Post by: dbb on July 02, 2015, 09:29:53 am

If that bow shoots as good as it looks you dony even have to aim! ;)

Title: Re: Ocean spray rawhide backed
Post by: jimjimmysticks on July 02, 2015, 05:16:46 pm

thats a killer bow well balanced tight looking wow

Title: Re: Ocean spray rawhide backed
Post by: Blaflair2 on July 02, 2015, 05:37:02 pm

Sweet bow man! Pvc is what I use usually. Make sure u pad the tips for shipping. I usually wedge stuff in there so it doesn't move

Title: Re: Ocean spray rawhide backed
Post by: burn em up chuck on July 02, 2015, 09:45:38 pm

   very very cool

   chuck