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Offline JW_Halverson

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Re: Del Finally starts on the Monster Osage Stave
« Reply #15 on: August 06, 2016, 06:30:03 pm »
Isn't it done yet????
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Re: Del Finally starts on the Monster Osage Stave
« Reply #16 on: August 07, 2016, 12:56:05 pm »
I've roughed it out...
Now I know you all probably think I'm bonkers, but I couldn't lay out a straight line along it... so rather than trying a lateral bend at the grip, I'm going for two bends at the root of the skinny tip sections (possibly hooked levers)... see red arrows on pic... it looks damn weird , but I'm sure it will all be fine. ::)
In order to get myself a bench mark, I took my only other full sized Osage bow to test it (45# at 28") I got 206 with a flight arrow, 197 with my regular arrows.
I've cut it 58" tip to tip, I may steam (or heat) in a bit of deflex reflex... ( the deflex so I can string it! :o ::) )
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Re: Del Finally starts on the Monster Osage Stave
« Reply #17 on: August 07, 2016, 01:05:39 pm »
I think I would agree with that assessment.
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Del Finally starts on the Monster Osage Stave
« Reply #18 on: August 07, 2016, 01:10:19 pm »
I agree too.
Del, osage works very well with dry heat. I'd also seal the back well. I've had well seasoned  osage check while heating. Shellac works well and can be easily removed later if needed.
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Offline wizardgoat

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Re: Del Finally starts on the Monster Osage Stave
« Reply #19 on: August 07, 2016, 01:17:39 pm »
Coming along nicely Del, you will easily make those bends.
I also work mostly yew like yourself, but Osage sure is a treat to work.
How are you liking it so far?
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Re: Del Finally starts on the Monster Osage Stave
« Reply #20 on: August 07, 2016, 01:32:04 pm »
It certainly makes a change to Yew, I quite enjoyed the ring chasing, except I started chasing the ring above the fat one, just in case I messed up... of course it was fine, but that's no prob.
I'm glad you all approve of my bend strategy... I thought it might cause howls of derision!
Del
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Offline JW_Halverson

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Re: Del Finally starts on the Monster Osage Stave
« Reply #21 on: August 07, 2016, 01:35:18 pm »
Quote from: Del the cat on August 07, 2016, 01:32:04 pm
It certainly makes a change to Yew, I quite enjoyed the ring chasing, except I started chasing the ring above the fat one, just in case I messed up... of course it was fine, but that's no prob.
I'm glad you all approve of my bend strategy... I thought it might cause howls of derision!
Del

Nah, it's your fans howling for more!
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Re: Del Finally starts on the Monster Osage Stave
« Reply #22 on: August 07, 2016, 02:07:13 pm »
Looking great so far Del.  I would bend at the red arrows also.  Heated osage smells great.  Enjoy!
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Offline Del the cat

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Re: Del Finally starts on the Monster Osage Stave
« Reply #23 on: August 07, 2016, 02:09:44 pm »
Quote from: osage outlaw on August 07, 2016, 02:07:13 pm
Looking great so far Del.  I would bend at the red arrows also.  Heated osage smells great.  Enjoy!
Should I wrap it in bacon  ;)  >:D
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Re: Del Finally starts on the Monster Osage Stave
« Reply #24 on: August 07, 2016, 02:11:14 pm »
Everything is better with bacon
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Re: Del Finally starts on the Monster Osage Stave
« Reply #25 on: August 07, 2016, 02:13:54 pm »
Quote from: osage outlaw on August 07, 2016, 02:11:14 pm
Everything is better with bacon

Including bacon.



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Offline Pat B

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Re: Del Finally starts on the Monster Osage Stave
« Reply #26 on: August 07, 2016, 04:06:21 pm »
Heating ogase with olive oil smells reminiscent to popcorn to me.
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Re: Del Finally starts on the Monster Osage Stave
« Reply #27 on: August 07, 2016, 08:09:25 pm »
Quote from: JW_Halverson on August 07, 2016, 02:13:54 pm
Quote from: osage outlaw on August 07, 2016, 02:11:14 pm
Everything is better with bacon


You just blew my mind man!!!!😝
Including bacon.



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Offline Danzn Bar

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Re: Del Finally starts on the Monster Osage Stave
« Reply #28 on: August 07, 2016, 08:18:03 pm »
Burgers grilled with osage is called fine dinning..............:)
Hey Del...... man this is great stuff I'm watching this one.
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Offline Del the cat

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First heat bend, Osage Stave
« Reply #29 on: August 08, 2016, 06:01:45 am »
With Yew I carefully protect the sapwood back... I didn't bother with the Osage, hope I didn't get it too hot. Blimey that stuff bends easy, I probably over did it a tad :-[
Mind the coroners will get rounded off anyway so most of the scorch will get removed.
I straightened the tip nicely and added a hint of recurve at the base of the lever/slim tip (I'll let you know which it is when the bow's finished  ::) )
Del
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