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Offline razorsharptokill

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57" rawhide and snake skinned Osage
« 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.
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Jim Richards
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Offline bassman

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Re: 57" rawhide and snake skinned Osage
« Reply #1 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.

Offline razorsharptokill

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Re: 57" rawhide and snake skinned Osage
« Reply #2 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.
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Re: 57" rawhide and snake skinned Osage
« Reply #3 on: October 28, 2019, 11:02:13 am »
Nice bow, and thanks for your service. Hope it gives you years of use.

Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: 57" rawhide and snake skinned Osage
« Reply #4 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.

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Oklahoma Air National Guard 2002- present. Operation Iraqi Freedom 2005(Qatar) and 2007(Iraq)
Operation New Dawn Iraq 2011
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Only when the last tree has died and the last river has been poisoned and the last fish has been caught will we realize we cannot eat money.

Offline Pat B

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Re: 57" rawhide and snake skinned Osage
« Reply #5 on: October 28, 2019, 11:42:44 am »
Excellent bow, Jim. Well done!   :OK
Make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes!    Pat Brennan  Brevard, NC

Offline backtowood B2W

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Re: 57" rawhide and snake skinned Osage
« Reply #6 on: October 28, 2019, 01:39:16 pm »
Like it a lot, that skin looks great too.
Thanks for sharing!
B2W

Offline razorsharptokill

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Re: 57" rawhide and snake skinned Osage
« Reply #7 on: October 28, 2019, 02:36:15 pm »
Thank you guys.
Jim Richards
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Offline Parnell

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Re: 57" rawhide and snake skinned Osage
« Reply #8 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.
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Offline ohma2

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Re: 57" rawhide and snake skinned Osage
« Reply #9 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.

Offline bradsmith2010

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Re: 57" rawhide and snake skinned Osage
« Reply #10 on: November 08, 2019, 10:00:27 am »
Congrats on bow,,.thank u for your service

Offline George D. Stout

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Re: 57" rawhide and snake skinned Osage
« Reply #11 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.    :)
On still he goes with back berond of cedar shafts with feather frond;
for him the great success you see, is not to get, but just to be,
amidst the oak and the hickory tree.