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Will B
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Osage longbow with timber rattlesnake skin (Thanks Pappy)
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August 30, 2016, 08:17:52 am »
I recently completed this 66" Osage longbow. It is 1 1/2" at the fades and carries this width halfway down the limbs, then tapers to 1/2" at the tips. I used antler for my tip overlays and an artifical sinew stitched leather handle wrap. It pulls 58# and 29". I had to heat treat this bow at least 6 times to remove the twist and get the string centered on the handle. I like how it shoots and it hits where I am aiming. Finished with 10 coats of Tru-oil.
I want to thank Pappy for the advise on skinning and applying the skin. I was very pleased how they turned out. I welcome your comments, as this is just my third successful bow.
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Will B
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Re: Osage longbow with timber rattlesnake skin (Thanks Pappy)
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August 30, 2016, 08:47:39 am »
Looks good , glad it worked out.
Pappy
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Will B
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Re: Osage longbow with timber rattlesnake skin (Thanks Pappy)
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August 30, 2016, 08:50:14 am »
Thanks for the help Pappy.
I'm trying to resize and post my full draw picture. Hope to have it up shortly.
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Eric Krewson
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Re: Osage longbow with timber rattlesnake skin (Thanks Pappy)
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August 30, 2016, 09:00:26 am »
Looks like it needs to bend a little more out of the fade forward on the left limb.
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Will B
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August 30, 2016, 09:05:47 am »
Full Draw
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Will B
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Re: Osage longbow with timber rattlesnake skin (Thanks Pappy)
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August 30, 2016, 09:06:29 am »
Last pic
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Selfbowman
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Re: Osage longbow with timber rattlesnake skin (Thanks Pappy)
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August 30, 2016, 09:24:05 am »
Looks great . I like it. That Pappy guy is alright. Arvin
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TimothyR
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August 30, 2016, 10:04:18 am »
Really nice. Congrats!
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Dvshunter
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August 30, 2016, 05:33:35 pm »
Congratulations on another successful bow.
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loon
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Re: Osage longbow with timber rattlesnake skin (Thanks Pappy)
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August 30, 2016, 05:40:09 pm »
Nice
Top limb looks hingey/whippy?
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GB
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Re: Osage longbow with timber rattlesnake skin (Thanks Pappy)
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August 31, 2016, 01:55:09 am »
Maybe a bit whip tillered, but if it shoots nice, I wouldn't worry about it. Heck, it is Osage.
Otherwise, it looks really nice. Congrats!
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Peacebow_Coos
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Re: Osage longbow with timber rattlesnake skin (Thanks Pappy)
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August 31, 2016, 02:29:14 am »
+1 a little stiff in the upper limb past the fade, but looking good and finished up. I like the skins a lot good job.
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Will B
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August 31, 2016, 06:56:18 am »
Thanks for the comments I appreciate it.
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