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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Christophero on March 28, 2009, 02:52:44 pm

Title: I'll Share One: Osage Working Handle
Post by: Christophero on March 28, 2009, 02:52:44 pm

This was just mailed this morning for my brother. 
(http://i608.photobucket.com/albums/tt167/WoodenBows/BUMPS/60inchntnOsageSelfBow.jpg)

It is my first ringed chased bow that I didn't back.  The other's were for static recurves that were sinewed.  It may be a simple selfbow but I truly have fallen in love with how it looks. 
(http://i608.photobucket.com/albums/tt167/WoodenBows/BUMPS/OsageSelfBack.jpg)

After cleaning the knot holes out I thought to give him piece of mind and plugged them with sawdust and superglue.  The belly was heat treated to boot and reflexed at the same time.  Exersizing the limbs on the tillering tree took most of the reflex out but the toasting jumped the weight up 5+ pounds.  Very worth while, I thought.
(http://i608.photobucket.com/albums/tt167/WoodenBows/BUMPS/KnotsFilledandBellyTempered.jpg)

Braced at just under 6"
(http://i608.photobucket.com/albums/tt167/WoodenBows/BUMPS/OsageSelfBowBraced.jpg)

I don't pull 30" but extended my draw to show the bend of the limbs.  The handle was worked down very small compared to any other bow I've made so it will give ever so slightly.  This was to prevent exsessive set from robbing the cast from a longer draw.
(http://i608.photobucket.com/albums/tt167/WoodenBows/BUMPS/NearlyFullDraw.jpg)

The name comes from by brother's nickname.  As little feller's he and my other brother couldn't say each other's given name so Bryan became.......
(http://i608.photobucket.com/albums/tt167/WoodenBows/BUMPS/BUMPS.jpg)
That kind of goes with the nature of the wood, too. ;D

Title: Re: I'll Share One: Osage Working Handle
Post by: madcrow on March 28, 2009, 08:24:21 pm

If your brother does not like it, I will give you my address.  Nice look on the belly too( the bow belly).

Title: Re: I'll Share One: Osage Working Handle
Post by: George Tsoukalas on March 28, 2009, 09:28:45 pm

Came out great! Well done! Jawge

Title: Re: I'll Share One: Osage Working Handle
Post by: JustAim on March 28, 2009, 11:15:58 pm

Very Nice!!!

Title: Re: I'll Share One: Osage Working Handle
Post by: ballista on March 28, 2009, 11:22:33 pm

 it looks great, a great name too ;D

Title: Re: I'll Share One: Osage Working Handle
Post by: Sidewinder on April 01, 2009, 02:13:51 am

Christopher, great bow. Lays flat just liek it should.   Danny

Title: Re: I'll Share One: Osage Working Handle
Post by: AKAPK on April 01, 2009, 02:34:42 am

Thats a nice sage

Title: Re: I'll Share One: Osage Working Handle
Post by: Pappy on April 01, 2009, 05:34:58 am

Nice job on that one,he should love that. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: I'll Share One: Osage Working Handle
Post by: DanaM on April 01, 2009, 07:22:31 am

Love the tiller on it, very well done and a nice gift to boot :)

Title: Re: I'll Share One: Osage Working Handle
Post by: GregB on April 01, 2009, 08:04:18 am

You've got a right to be proud of that one! Great gift, and I'm sure your brother will consider it a special gift indeed!  ;)