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Bows / Re: Common carp backed Osage
« Last post by gifford on November 12, 2025, 11:12:46 am »Kyle - another winner, you sure have been busy. Very nice indeed. G
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Bows / Re: Help looking for staining info
« Last post by Eric Krewson on November 12, 2025, 10:39:38 am »I tried it diluted and got gray, full strength and got black. This is the diluted test, I added 50% water to the solution.
If your test isn't dark enough for you just repeat with another strong coat. Every flintlock stock that I stained with aqufortis got much darker over time.
If your test isn't dark enough for you just repeat with another strong coat. Every flintlock stock that I stained with aqufortis got much darker over time.
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Shooting and Hunting / Re: 2nd for te year
« Last post by Pappy on November 12, 2025, 09:34:23 am »Thanks guys, you know what they say about a blind hog. 
Pappy
Pappy
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Primitive Skills / Re: Life is good
« Last post by Pappy on November 12, 2025, 09:32:14 am »Ya I thought about that Eric, I did put a sign up but no pvc or flagging , maybe I should. 
Thanks Glenn, ya that was the first TwinOaks grand slam, took 5 years to get a 7 point, then the 2nd Grand slam I needed a 6 point for 4 years, and now the 3rd Grand slam all I need is a 4 point , this was the 3rd year needing that and ant going to happen , maybe next year. headed down this morning, Beau are staying a few days, I got 2 deer to process and 3 euro mounts to do along with racking 2 more hides so I plan on being camp cook most of the time, I am doe only now and had rather hunt them a little later in the year when the rut is over and they settle back down to their normal routine and not ran all over the place by their boy friends.
Pappy
Thanks Glenn, ya that was the first TwinOaks grand slam, took 5 years to get a 7 point, then the 2nd Grand slam I needed a 6 point for 4 years, and now the 3rd Grand slam all I need is a 4 point , this was the 3rd year needing that and ant going to happen , maybe next year. headed down this morning, Beau are staying a few days, I got 2 deer to process and 3 euro mounts to do along with racking 2 more hides so I plan on being camp cook most of the time, I am doe only now and had rather hunt them a little later in the year when the rut is over and they settle back down to their normal routine and not ran all over the place by their boy friends. Pappy
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Bows / Re: Common carp backed Osage
« Last post by Pappy on November 12, 2025, 09:16:17 am »That's a looker, love it.
Pappy
Pappy
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Bows / Re: Top Nocks
« Last post by Pappy on November 12, 2025, 09:14:48 am »I do it sometimes if I want really skinny tips, works fine, I usually cut side nocks but just depends on the build. Those look very nice.
Pappy
Pappy
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Bows / Re: Common carp backed Osage
« Last post by Hamish on November 12, 2025, 03:28:34 am »Another beauty. You have been pumping out a slew of high quality bows lately. I bet a lot of guys will go out fishing, to get some skins, I know I will.
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Bows / Re: Top Nocks
« Last post by Hamish on November 12, 2025, 03:21:45 am »The only thing I could think of is side grooves or at least on one side could be deepened to adjust the position of the braced string. Not necessary if you already have good string alignment over the handle though. I rarely use overlays, but I can't see your method having any downsides in function or appearance.
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Bows / Re: Common carp backed Osage
« Last post by Bob Barnes on November 12, 2025, 12:24:29 am »Osage orange pulling 43# at 28”. A pair of billets split form one short wide stave. Each side was reflexes a bit before gluing up then flipped the tips so the string lies just off the belly. Limbs are right at 1” wide to mid limb then tapers to 3/8” nocks. Overlays are bison horn. Belly is slightly rounded to accommodate for one side of the billet splitting out a bit narrow and just cleaning up the split outs. Decorated with common carp skins. I had some issues with the skins being extra oily after multiple dawn baths and soakings and the truoil coat didn’t want to dry, even after 3 days. So I stripped it off with acetone and coated with the matte lacquer I hit the bow with after filling the pores with truoil
Thanks for looking
Kyle
You did a great job on yet another great bow Kyle. I agree with you about the common carp skins pattern. I like it. Thanks!
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Any of you guys like just cutting in top nocks on your tips and skip the side grooves? I've noticed some that have been done this way and gave it try.
I like it, it definitely simplifies the process and I think it looks nice. Only negative is the side if your bow tip can get gunked up with string wax that rubs off.
I like it, it definitely simplifies the process and I think it looks nice. Only negative is the side if your bow tip can get gunked up with string wax that rubs off.