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Offline cantshoot

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Re: Del Finally starts on the Monster Osage Stave
« Reply #30 on: August 08, 2016, 06:08:34 am »
Hopefully the "coroners" won't be involved  :o

It will be another awesome bow I'm sure :)

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Re: Del Finally starts on the Monster Osage Stave
« Reply #31 on: August 08, 2016, 10:37:25 am »
Got the alignment fixed, I did manage a little shift at the grip. I've put a tad of reflex in.
I'll get some temporary overlays on, tidy it up and see how it flexes, maybe tomorrow.
Del
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Offline osage outlaw

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Re: Del Finally starts on the Monster Osage Stave
« Reply #32 on: August 08, 2016, 11:24:00 am »
It's starting to look like a bow. 
I started out with nothin' and I still got most of it left

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Re: Del Finally starts on the Monster Osage Stave
« Reply #33 on: August 08, 2016, 11:40:36 am »
It's starting to look like a bow.
Or maybe a moustache?
Del  :laugh:
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Offline Urufu_Shinjiro

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Re: Del Finally starts on the Monster Osage Stave
« Reply #34 on: August 08, 2016, 12:37:28 pm »
Not enough deflex for a mustache, lol.

Offline JW_Halverson

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Re: Del Finally starts on the Monster Osage Stave
« Reply #35 on: August 08, 2016, 12:45:47 pm »
There is something about bending osage with heat.  It fights, fights, fights, then suddenly it says
LET'S DO THIS, MAN!

Looking good, Catman Dude!

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Offline Del the cat

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Starting to flex
« Reply #36 on: August 09, 2016, 10:58:15 am »
This is on a long string (only just long enough to slip on) about 55#, it's been tidied up a good bit.
Just having a look at the bend
I may put in a hint of deflex and reflex the tips some more. I think the weight isn't far off but I don't want to brace it until the tiller is looking good.
Del
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Offline osage outlaw

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Re: Del Finally starts on the Monster Osage Stave
« Reply #37 on: August 09, 2016, 11:00:43 am »
That osage is going to spoil you Del. 
I started out with nothin' and I still got most of it left

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Re: Del Finally starts on the Monster Osage Stave
« Reply #38 on: August 09, 2016, 11:50:46 am »
Dunno 'bout spoil me, it sure as heck is scaring me.
I've just had it to 60# at about 192 from a low brace
Del
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Re: Del Finally starts on the Monster Osage Stave
« Reply #39 on: August 09, 2016, 06:48:58 pm »
Don't take much osage.  ;)
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Re: Del Finally starts on the Monster Osage Stave
« Reply #40 on: August 09, 2016, 08:32:24 pm »
Coming along nicely, love the color on that wood , darker orange in the handle fading to yellow on the limbs. Must look amazing with the finish on!
~Isaia

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Re: Del Finally starts on the Monster Osage Stave
« Reply #41 on: August 09, 2016, 09:05:19 pm »
Looking great Del.  Welcome to the dark side!
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Re: Del Finally starts on the Monster Osage Stave
« Reply #42 on: August 09, 2016, 09:35:21 pm »
Dunno 'bout spoil me, it sure as heck is scaring me.
I've just had it to 60# at about 192 from a low brace
Del




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Offline willie

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Re: Del Finally starts on the Monster Osage Stave
« Reply #43 on: August 10, 2016, 03:01:11 am »
I think he is using one of those French measuring sticks, bubby

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Re: Del Finally starts on the Monster Osage Stave
« Reply #44 on: August 10, 2016, 04:22:43 am »
I think he is using one of those French measuring sticks, bubby
Harumph  ::)... I think you'll find the inch symbol "  is directly above the 2 on the keyboard, so it's 19"
I've put in about 1" of deflex and I'll curve those tips a bit more this afternoon.
Del
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