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Offline snedeker

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an osage recurved self character
« on: April 09, 2007, 11:59:49 am »
From my treasured stash of brown osage, first totally unbacked self product I've gotten from it.  Brown with micro thin rings, very hard and dense.  This is the first time I've edited and posted pics myself since me vision problems worsened so I hope they are the right ones.  61" ntn, 52#/27".  Heated in reflex and curves over an open fire one snowy weekend.  Lower end curved a little funny around a knuckle in the stave and is pullling out a bit at full draw. twisty, curvy piece with upper tip slightly missalligned.  What, me worry?       Cut in arrow shelf and black horn tip overlays.  Serviing threed wrap below the tips for a little contrast.
I'm impressed at the early draw weight versus deeper in the draw.  Really streaks a shaft.

Dave

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Re: an osage recurved self character
« Reply #1 on: April 09, 2007, 12:11:34 pm »
Wow, now that is some dark osage, how old is it?

Offline snedeker

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Re: an osage recurved self character
« Reply #2 on: April 09, 2007, 12:16:43 pm »
I cut this tree five years ago.  It was pretty brown even when fresh and really darkens to a purplish brown with exposure.

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Re: an osage recurved self character
« Reply #3 on: April 09, 2007, 12:44:27 pm »
That bow really speaks to me. Beautiful work!
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Offline Hillbilly

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Re: an osage recurved self character
« Reply #4 on: April 09, 2007, 12:54:18 pm »
Great looking bow, Dave. Looks like that tree went through some tough times and came out with lots of character to show for it.
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Offline DanaM

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Re: an osage recurved self character
« Reply #5 on: April 09, 2007, 01:03:50 pm »
Truly outstanding Dave, love the color and the character. Tiller looks good.
Man its going to be another tough choice for BOM again.

Dana
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Offline Pappy

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Re: an osage recurved self character
« Reply #6 on: April 09, 2007, 01:06:42 pm »
Thats awesome Dave,I love that dark close ringed Osage,I think it makes a better bow,little more trouble to work but worth it.Looks like you done a fine job on that piece. :)
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« Reply #7 on: April 09, 2007, 02:10:21 pm »

Definitely one to be proud of...good job!
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Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: an osage recurved self character
« Reply #8 on: April 09, 2007, 02:19:15 pm »
That is a beautiful bow. Congratulations! Jawge
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Re: an osage recurved self character
« Reply #9 on: April 09, 2007, 02:53:42 pm »
Very nice bow, Dave.   Pat
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Re: an osage recurved self character
« Reply #10 on: April 09, 2007, 03:01:37 pm »
....................................Yup sur-enuf' is nice !..................bob

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Re: an osage recurved self character
« Reply #11 on: April 09, 2007, 04:00:02 pm »
excellent job.

Offline Stickhead

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Re: an osage recurved self character
« Reply #12 on: April 09, 2007, 04:00:37 pm »
Another beautiful bow, Dave.  I really like the natural shelf, and the unique character.

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Re: an osage recurved self character
« Reply #13 on: April 09, 2007, 06:12:34 pm »
very very nice.  i love that color

Offline AndrewS

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Re: an osage recurved self character
« Reply #14 on: April 09, 2007, 06:17:17 pm »
That's a fine bow. Osage at his best :)