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Offline DanaM

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Re: 1st Osage Bow
« Reply #30 on: September 12, 2008, 01:04:21 pm »
George you are so right and I find myself just looking at the tiller, and not listening to what the wood is
telling me. I think part of that is when we post pictures we want the tiller to be photogenic ::) With this
one I didn't go for arc of circle tiller but want the stiff tips. Its 47# and outshoots any other bow I've made regardless
of their draw weight.

Lennie I cut that stave you sent me in half and got 2 nice staves from it ;D The wife has called dibs on the other one :(
I will have tons of sinew this winter once more so if ya need more just holler eh ;)
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Re: 1st Osage Bow
« Reply #31 on: September 12, 2008, 01:12:25 pm »
                                                              Holler.....Holler..............!!!!!!!

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Offline DanaM

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Re: 1st Osage Bow
« Reply #32 on: September 12, 2008, 01:52:40 pm »
Is someone calling ??? dang no service in the UP ::) ;D

Don't worry Mike I won't forget ya :)
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Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: 1st Osage Bow
« Reply #33 on: September 12, 2008, 04:17:19 pm »
Ah, Dana, I do believe you have it! :) Jawge
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Re: 1st Osage Bow
« Reply #34 on: September 12, 2008, 05:08:20 pm »
Nice bow Dana.  Has your opinion of osage changed now? ;D
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Re: 1st Osage Bow
« Reply #35 on: September 12, 2008, 08:04:13 pm »
Very nice bow Dana and might I mention that you are turning them pretty quick lately.

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Re: 1st Osage Bow
« Reply #36 on: September 12, 2008, 09:39:15 pm »
Wowzers Dana!! Nice one. I like the tiller you gave it and the skins do look like you knew what you were doing. As far as string follow I dont see any. I also like those tips.
I gotta get to my osage. Right after the maple and hickory ;D Havnt made a hunting weight osage yet. I have big plans for one with snake skins and all. Youve got me inspired to get started soon.                               Jesse
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Offline FlintWalker

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Re: 1st Osage Bow
« Reply #37 on: September 12, 2008, 10:14:24 pm »
I think your being a little too critical about the tiller.. I think it looks great, and I like stiff outer limbs myself. 
   Good job my friend! ;)
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Offline Woodland Roamer

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Re: 1st Osage Bow
« Reply #38 on: September 12, 2008, 10:24:58 pm »
Great job Dana! That bow looks great, the skins, handle and tips all look great together on that yellow wood.

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Re: 1st Osage Bow
« Reply #39 on: September 12, 2008, 10:25:37 pm »
Nice bow dad!! hopefully you can get a deer with it this fall!

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Re: 1st Osage Bow
« Reply #40 on: September 12, 2008, 10:40:39 pm »
Nice looking bow Dana.  Justin
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Re: 1st Osage Bow
« Reply #41 on: September 13, 2008, 08:16:24 am »
Thanks guys, I appreciate your compliments :)

Ryano Osage is good wood no doubt but I believe a character bow from white wood is more diffuct to make
and can perform just as good or better with the proper design.
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« Reply #42 on: September 13, 2008, 08:23:27 am »
Turned out really good Dana
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Re: 1st Osage Bow
« Reply #43 on: September 13, 2008, 09:07:27 am »
Hi Dana
  Really nice lookin bow you got there the skins really add to the camo effect.Happy hunting ol buddy.Ron
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Re: 1st Osage Bow
« Reply #44 on: September 13, 2008, 01:19:39 pm »
Nicely done Santa :D and bookmarked under Self Bows for Sept BOM.
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