Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: jimmy on January 16, 2011, 05:08:47 pm
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I always wanted to make an osage bow from a branch. this branch was about 2 3/4" in diameter. one end was split and the other branched off, so i was left with less wood than expected. I decided to work with what I had and hope for the best. the bow is 55" tip to tip, 1 3/8 wide limbs, last 10" of limb tapering to 1/2" at tips. the non-bending handle is about 1 1/8" wide. this thing is full of knots and was a real challenge to make. i was just hoping to get through it without ruining it or breaking it. i don't make bows this short, and i know i'm pushing the limits of this wood can handle, but it's all i had to work with. it definitely met my expectations. osage is truly a thing of wonder. it pulls 52 pounds at 22", and right now i am afraid to draw it any further. as of now it has no string follow at all, so i'll probably stick to the short draw on this one. besides, it stacks a little at this draw length anyway and that let's me know not to push it any further. it shoots smooth and fast. i would personally never use a bow like this for everyday shooting, but it would be perfect for a 10 yard (or less) shot on a deer. i will branches in the future for bows, but probably never one with this many knots. it was fun to make it, but i think i've had all of this type of fun that i can stand for a while. a nice, smooth, knot-free stave is calling my name.
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more pics.
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if you wanted more draw length, you might be able to tiller a few more inches of pull out of it..
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hoooooly cow what a cool lookin bow. lots of character . i like it well done sir. ruddy
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Cool looking bow,love the knots on the limbs and tiller.
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Wow !!!
Good job!
Did I say wow !
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Very nice Jimmy. Love the knobs.
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That is a work of art. That is one of the best looking character bows that I have seen in long time. Thanks for sharing.
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Looks good......I have a name for it....Sir Bumps A lot. :)
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Great little character bow Jimmy, you did very well with a challenging piece of wood. the profile looks great and the tiller as well.
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Very cool a good example of using what you got.Ron
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That's a cool looking bow. I'm with aero, you can stretch some more juice out of it.
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Love it Jimmy!
Limb, second growth, sucker bows are my favorites! Brings a smile to my face when I see one and think of the champion of these, Sonny Inman of Ohio. :)
He would be proud to see it!
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That's awesome Jimmy!!! Fine work.
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Nice job on a tough stave!
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that is awesome. love the lumps on the back. good job.
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That is a beauty ! I reackon it would make a pretty good horse bow. ' Frank
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thanks for all the compliments. i haven't ever posted pictures of my bows, but i wanted to share this one because this is the type of stuff that i like to look at. actually, i love to look at most all types of wood bows - i can't get enough. i hope you guys are warmer than i am here in Kansas.
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jimmy, that is such a nice character bow and it is beautifully tillered. Well done. Jawge
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Dang boy, you got that one down, despite problems! :o Better keep it out of sight, Keenans wife is taking up horse archery! :o
That is a very pretty bow, and the finish work on those knots, is absolutely excellent. 8) How about " The Knotsinhand bow " ? ::)
Or...... the knotty man's bow......or....ok, ok, ok, I'll stop. ;D Very nice job Jimmy, and a great bow.
Wayne
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Very cool little bow! 8) I also agree you can eek another few inches out of it. Kick the tips a bit and reduce the stacking too.
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Nice man... I like it. I was impressed also by the rings on that cut of Osage... nice and wide.
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Impressive work!
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Very cool, great work!
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Nice job!
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Very cool Jimmy,
I'm glad you started posting your stuff. For those of you that don't know Jimmy, he is one of the best local bowyers that I know. His work with bows, arrows, quivers etc...is as good as it gets. I'm currently shooting a little 55" 50# osage flatbow he made. It has knots on the back like this one and I knicknamed it "skeeter bite" because the knots look like skeeter bites. His cherokee flatbows look like they came from a time capsule, primitive but certainly not lacking in refinement of detail. He is a true craftsman and I know we will all benefit from his postings in the future.
Is that some of that Zebra wood on the tips? Looks good buddy, we'll get together here sometime soon before I have to go back to the daily grind in the spring. Danny
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Thats a beauty! I cant imagine how much work that must have taken. Id like to try a stave like that, in a year or two maybe :D
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beautiful entry for January BOM too! :)
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Got to love that,very nice work jimmy on a tough piece of wood.You did that piece jutice :)
Pappy