Author Topic: Re: A challenge or firewood (finished 48/28; No. 57) (Read 20108 times)

simson · « **on:** January 17, 2015, 05:54:41 pm »

This is a narrow osage stave with every sort of imperfection:

- twisted 90°
- pronounced dogleg 30°
- abrupt reflex on the other limb 20°
- side kinks
- holes
- a kinda waist (from a big branch) on the bending part of one limb

that thing is 71“ long. My first thought was to avoid at least one hole at one side and another at an end by cutting off. I didn't, instaed I cut off 2” of each end so now it is 67” long. I'm aiming for a (character, hahah) static recurve with 65” ntn.

Twist 90°

Dogleg and side kink

Reflex on one limb

Some of the holes

Cut off 2 x 2”, the first 3 0r four rings are o. k . I hope I can get the second or at least the third

Chief RID · « **Reply #1 on:** January 17, 2015, 06:20:17 pm »

unbelievable. Good luck. I guess you never know.

Buckeye Guy · « **Reply #2 on:** January 17, 2015, 06:21:32 pm »

Looks like you are well on the way to a new snakey bow !

steve b. · « **Reply #3 on:** January 17, 2015, 06:58:33 pm »

Its going to be hard to sign the bow, "made my simson the masochist, April 2015", isn't it? $:-\$

Honestly, it would be a lot of work, a real challenge, and something that might end up looking pretty wicked once you get it to a state that it is launching arrows. You have to find out.

H Rhodes · « **Reply #4 on:** January 17, 2015, 07:05:30 pm »

I have faith in you. Looks like there is a bow in there to me. If it survives the wrench the rest should be easy. Good luck with it. For that much twisting I think I would use steam rather than dry heat. It will be fun to see what you do with it.

Danzn Bar · « **Reply #5 on:** January 17, 2015, 08:07:00 pm »

Challenge??..... for Mr. Simson........naw I don't think so.

Can't wait to see it all finished up....but, it does look mighty tough though. $:-\$

DBar

Pat B · « **Reply #6 on:** January 17, 2015, 08:14:02 pm »

Go for it, Simon. I know you can do it. The osage can take it if you can. Just take it slow.

mwosborn · « **Reply #7 on:** January 17, 2015, 08:26:35 pm »

For me it would be firewood.

I am betting you will make a nice one out of it.

George Tsoukalas · « **Reply #8 on:** January 17, 2015, 09:08:22 pm »

Good luck! It would be firewood for me too. Jawge

IdahoMatt · « **Reply #9 on:** January 17, 2015, 10:08:29 pm »

You've got this one man. Can't wait to see it finished up. You should do a follow along!!

Balsatech · « **Reply #10 on:** January 17, 2015, 10:49:06 pm »

Simon from looking at your others I'm sure you know how to handle that. Me, I would have to try, but I still have problems with good wood. Good luck, I'll be watching close if you do a build along. Joe from Ky.

Joec123able · « **Reply #11 on:** January 17, 2015, 11:08:32 pm »

I know for sure I wouldn't bother with it lol too much twist for my patience level but I can see you getting a bow from it.

GlisGlis · « **Reply #12 on:** January 18, 2015, 04:05:04 am »

Looks like it's a little too easy for you.
You should put it on a railroad for at least a week to have a decent challenge for your skills

Waiting for a great buildalong !!!

Del the cat · « **Reply #13 on:** January 18, 2015, 04:17:54 am »

1000 Quatloos on Simson!

Del
(For you youngsters.... a Quatloo is a currency used for gambling in an early Star Trek episode... circa 1968.
Captain Kirk is forced to fight like a gladiator and the Alien shouts "A 100 Quatloos on the newcomer!"
Aw shucks... it just ain't funny when you have to explain it

)

rkeltner · « **Reply #14 on:** January 18, 2015, 05:13:07 am »

watch it. you're showin your [our?] age. I grew up on that stuff, too! as for the stave, those little slivers can surprise you. I have a little 40 lb stick of osage that came dangerously close to being firewood. try it! if fails, then burn it. otherwise, you may end up with your favorite bow!