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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: ntvbowyer1969 on November 17, 2018, 06:28:28 pm

Title: 60" 51# osage bow
Post by: ntvbowyer1969 on November 17, 2018, 06:28:28 pm

Hello everyone. This is a snakey osage flip tip bow. It is 60" long and is 51#@26". I dyed the back with 3 coats of black leather dye. I used one rattle snake skin that was gifted to me by the late Denny Mears. Since i only had one from him i made it work by cutting the skin in half and using the pieces centered in the middle of the limbs. I cut the skins into designs on either side and hand painted lines at the transitions that matched the handle area to make everything pop. I used buffalo horn for the tip overlays. I flipped the tips with direct heat. The whole finished bow is 20oz and shoots very fast. Thank you for checking it out.(http://[img]https://i.imgur.com/VJz6CMy.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/SULf3Ho.jpg)
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(https://i.imgur.com/HYAbVyJ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ZOAj2pB.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/XgIPf59.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/eNV3eaD.jpg)
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Title: Re: 60" 51# osage bow
Post by: tattoo dave on November 17, 2018, 07:15:18 pm

Great lookin bow. Nice work!

Tattoo Dave

Title: Re: 60" 51# osage bow
Post by: upstatenybowyer on November 17, 2018, 07:31:24 pm

Wow, that's a really nice one ntv! Those tips look amazing. Very creative and beautiful finishes too.  :)

Title: Re: 60" 51# osage bow
Post by: loefflerchuck on November 17, 2018, 07:46:53 pm

Beautiful and unique bow!

Title: Re: 60" 51# osage bow
Post by: Pat B on November 17, 2018, 07:47:31 pm

Everything about this bow is beautiful.  :OK

Title: Re: 60" 51# osage bow
Post by: M2A on November 17, 2018, 11:46:55 pm

Lots of detail work. Very nice!
Mike

Title: Re: 60" 51# osage bow
Post by: bjrogg on November 18, 2018, 02:54:10 am

Nice bow NTV. You've been busy putting out some sweet bows. I like the one snake skin look. I've used it myself several times.
Bjrogg

Title: Re: 60" 51# osage bow
Post by: BowEd on November 18, 2018, 06:22:41 am

Sweet looking bow ntv.Congratulations!Dye under those skins can really be eye candy for sure.

Title: Re: 60" 51# osage bow
Post by: George Tsoukalas on November 18, 2018, 06:45:55 am

Nicely done! Beautiful bow. Jawge

Title: Re: 60" 51# osage bow
Post by: ntvbowyer1969 on November 18, 2018, 09:57:53 am

Thank you everyone.

Title: Re: 60" 51# osage bow
Post by: Sidewinder on November 18, 2018, 05:18:05 pm

Really nice work on that one.

Title: Re: 60" 51# osage bow
Post by: Bayou Ben on November 19, 2018, 08:04:46 am

That's a beauty all the way around!  Nice profile, nice tiller, nice finish work.  Excellent work ntv

Title: Re: 60" 51# osage bow
Post by: ntvbowyer1969 on November 19, 2018, 10:22:09 am

thank you

Title: Re: 60" 51# osage bow
Post by: Danzn Bar on November 19, 2018, 10:33:22 am

Very nice looking bow.....
DBar

Title: Re: 60" 51# osage bow
Post by: ohma2 on November 19, 2018, 11:22:36 am

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Title: Re: 60" 51# osage bow
Post by: simson on November 20, 2018, 10:09:23 am

Incredible detail work and nice profiles!

Title: Re: 60" 51# osage bow
Post by: ntvbowyer1969 on November 20, 2018, 11:06:13 am

Thx Simson

Title: Re: 60" 51# osage bow
Post by: selfbow joe on November 24, 2018, 07:48:02 am

Beautiful bow

Title: Re: 60" 51# osage bow
Post by: Hawkdancer on November 24, 2018, 10:19:30 am

Very nice work!  Nice background for the photos, too!
Hawkdancer

Title: Re: 60" 51# osage bow
Post by: Stixnstones on November 24, 2018, 01:11:45 pm

Nice work makin that one pop... love everything about it

Title: Re: 60" 51# osage bow
Post by: Danzn Bar on November 25, 2018, 03:36:49 pm

BOM right there...…………….:)
DBar

Title: Re: 60" 51# osage bow
Post by: Bojahu on November 25, 2018, 03:59:16 pm

WOW! those knocks are a work of art!

Title: Re: 60" 51# osage bow
Post by: Pappy on November 25, 2018, 05:35:47 pm

Wow that is beautiful work, very nice in all aspects, tips are extra special. :)
 Pappy

Title: Re: 60" 51# osage bow
Post by: ntvbowyer1969 on November 25, 2018, 07:05:20 pm

Thx everyone, It means a lot coming from so many talented bowyers on here.

Title: Re: 60" 51# osage bow
Post by: backtowood B2W on November 28, 2018, 12:28:45 pm

Looking really cool, fine detailed work!

Title: Re: 60" 51# osage bow
Post by: Taxus brevifolia on November 28, 2018, 08:30:10 pm

Truly wonderful, especially the way you made that one precious skin do the job. Stunning work

Title: Re: 60" 51# osage bow
Post by: Philipp A on December 05, 2018, 08:38:55 pm

Great looking bow with great craftsmanship and light weight as well!