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Offline dmassphoto

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My TN Classic Osage Self Bow
« on: May 04, 2010, 12:30:10 am »
Here's the Osage bow I made at the TN Classic, from one of Gary Davis's pieces.  First bow I've made, and technically it wasn't really "made" by me since I didn't start with a log, I thought I did pretty good on my first outing.  It pulls 53# at 26" and shoots beautifully.  I didn't finish it at the Classic because I wanted to shoot some before it rained, so I took it home and finished the sanding, starting at 60 grit and going down to 220 grit.  All that's left now I think is to burnish it with a towell and find some form of finishing for it.  Before I go any further, feel free to leave any comments or suggestions.  Thanks!









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Offline woodstick

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Re: My TN Classic Osage Self Bow
« Reply #1 on: May 04, 2010, 12:34:20 am »
nice very good bow.
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Offline Magnum in MS

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Re: My TN Classic Osage Self Bow
« Reply #2 on: May 04, 2010, 12:51:01 am »
Nice bow
   What glue did you use for the splice?
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Offline sailordad

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Re: My TN Classic Osage Self Bow
« Reply #3 on: May 04, 2010, 12:52:36 am »
super looking bow
but i think you forgot to post a full draw pic  ;)
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Offline dmassphoto

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Re: My TN Classic Osage Self Bow
« Reply #4 on: May 04, 2010, 01:10:01 am »
I'll post a full-draw pic as soon as I can get my wife to get off her bum and take a pic of me  :D

Magnum, the bow already came spliced, and I have no idea what glue Gary used. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
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Offline Pat B

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Re: My TN Classic Osage Self Bow
« Reply #5 on: May 04, 2010, 01:40:22 am »
Excellent job! You can't get much better than Gary as teacher. Well done!
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Offline El Destructo

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Re: My TN Classic Osage Self Bow
« Reply #6 on: May 04, 2010, 03:17:02 am »
Yep...with Gary Davis teaching You....Weill You are almost Guaranteed a Shooter....unless the Wood Fails........ ;D
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Offline yazoo

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Re: My TN Classic Osage Self Bow
« Reply #7 on: May 04, 2010, 09:06:22 am »
nice bow,,  nice thick rings,,
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Offline Ranger B

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Re: My TN Classic Osage Self Bow
« Reply #8 on: May 04, 2010, 09:19:41 am »
Great looking bow. Congrats.
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Offline youngbowyer33

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Re: My TN Classic Osage Self Bow
« Reply #9 on: May 04, 2010, 09:35:34 am »
mmmmmm i like the handle, but the whole thing is super!
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Offline dmassphoto

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Re: My TN Classic Osage Self Bow
« Reply #10 on: May 04, 2010, 10:09:19 am »
Thanks all for the comments!  That summer wood was really tough to scrape and sand, but I got it somehow.  Just a couple quick questions.

1.  Is there any way to get rid of those big black splice marks on the back of the bow?

2.  What would be a good finish I could use on it?

Thanks!
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Offline Blacktail

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Re: My TN Classic Osage Self Bow
« Reply #11 on: May 04, 2010, 10:17:00 am »
thats a great looking stick...i would think that you are hooked into bow making now..the splice job is lovely..john
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Offline medicinewheel

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Re: My TN Classic Osage Self Bow
« Reply #12 on: May 04, 2010, 10:30:45 am »
Really nice bow!
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Offline Eric Krewson

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Re: My TN Classic Osage Self Bow
« Reply #13 on: May 04, 2010, 10:38:21 am »
When your osage turns dark over time the splice marks will be barely visible. I always make shorter splices and hide them under the handle leather.
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Offline Postman

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Re: My TN Classic Osage Self Bow
« Reply #14 on: May 04, 2010, 10:56:18 am »
Congrats on a fine first bow!
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