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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: razorsharptokill on October 21, 2019, 08:55:40 am

Title: 57" rawhide and snake skinned Osage
Post by: razorsharptokill on October 21, 2019, 08:55:40 am

This bow had a mild concavity on the back of one limb that splinters were lifting. I patched it with sinew then applied rawhide to the entire back. After shooting it a LOT I decided it was going to make it and decided to skin it also. Its pulling 50 at 28". I will apply a finish of spar urethane over it in a few days.

Title: Re: 57" rawhide and snake skinned Osage
Post by: bassman on October 22, 2019, 02:28:05 pm

Nice looking bow, and good wood. I hope it holds up, and you get years of use from it.

Title: Re: 57" rawhide and snake skinned Osage
Post by: razorsharptokill on October 28, 2019, 10:57:28 am

Almost finished. 52lbs @26". Need to wrap the ends of the skins, then add a shelf and window pad.

Title: Re: 57" rawhide and snake skinned Osage
Post by: bassman on October 28, 2019, 11:02:13 am

Nice bow, and thanks for your service. Hope it gives you years of use.

Title: Re: 57" rawhide and snake skinned Osage
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on October 28, 2019, 11:08:24 am

Good job on the bow, Jim. But this is what really impresses me. Amazing dedication to your country and very admirable.

USMC 84-88
Oklahoma Army National Guard 88-89
USMCR 89-96 Desert Storm
Oklahoma Air National Guard 2002- present. Operation Iraqi Freedom 2005(Qatar) and 2007(Iraq)
Operation New Dawn Iraq 2011
Operation Enduring Freedom 2018 Afghanstan

Title: Re: 57" rawhide and snake skinned Osage
Post by: Pat B on October 28, 2019, 11:42:44 am

Excellent bow, Jim. Well done!   :OK

Title: Re: 57" rawhide and snake skinned Osage
Post by: backtowood B2W on October 28, 2019, 01:39:16 pm

Like it a lot, that skin looks great too.
Thanks for sharing!
B2W

Title: Re: 57" rawhide and snake skinned Osage
Post by: razorsharptokill on October 28, 2019, 02:36:15 pm

Thank you guys.

Title: Re: 57" rawhide and snake skinned Osage
Post by: Parnell on October 29, 2019, 07:53:50 am

Very nice, I like that full draw photo.  That's a good looking bend.  I'm liking the three fingers under these days, as well.

Title: Re: 57" rawhide and snake skinned Osage
Post by: ohma2 on November 08, 2019, 09:27:43 am

I nave to whole heartedly agree with Pearl great lookin bow .
And A Big Thank You For The DEADICATION TO yOUR COUNTRY.

Title: Re: 57" rawhide and snake skinned Osage
Post by: bradsmith2010 on November 08, 2019, 10:00:27 am

Congrats on bow,,.thank u for your service

Title: Re: 57" rawhide and snake skinned Osage
Post by: George D. Stout on November 08, 2019, 01:13:55 pm

Here's my Brad Smith osage bow, Spirit Dancer, ready to go to the woods next week once I'm cleared by the doctor...following a stint with a stent.    :)