A few years ago a guy at the Classic gifted me a 100 year old fence osage fence post. When I tried to reduce it with a draw knife I realized just how hard this wood had become. I tried to deal with it a few times over the next couple of years but finally decided to see if I could find some one that could make something out of this interesting stave.
Will Harris, a friend and member of Twin Oak Bowhunters and a successful snakey bow builder was my candidate. I asked Will if he would like to take on the challenge and he was pleased to do so. I did mention to Will at the time that if he was successful I'd be happy for him to give it to me.
Three years later and my first time back to Twin Oaks and the Classic Will presented me with this incredible snakey bow. During the tillering process with it being drawn to about 22" the bottom limb gave way. You can imaging the disappointment Will felt then he remembered a snakey billet he had stored in his attic.
Will had the tanned beaver tail for the handle and Weylan put it together with the cool lacing.
After splicing the billet to the upper limb and retillering this was the final result...
