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Title: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt) COMPLETED - new pics
Post by: Lee Slikkers on April 24, 2011, 09:34:28 pm: Well, spent the last week or so thinning an Osage stave down and chased a ring. Built a Steam Rig and after an hour in the sauna I clamped it to my caul and here is where are today.

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_neJ--vb8EaA/TbSm-hmJRVI/AAAAAAAABL4/59kW-BIYjtM/s640/CIMG0653.JPG)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_neJ--vb8EaA/TbSnMVp7h-I/AAAAAAAABL8/zCfMhJGBeIw/s912/CIMG0654.JPG)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_neJ--vb8EaA/TbSnaewF91I/AAAAAAAABMA/sreCPEJueAk/s912/CIMG0655.JPG)

It will still need a little more heat treatment to correct a couple small alignment issues but the vast majority of my concerns came out during the initial Steam Bath.
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_neJ--vb8EaA/TbSnrMIBhKI/AAAAAAAABME/PwKio-DQ7KU/s912/CIMG0656.JPG)

I still need to decide on a handle design/layout so it is currently left heavy and untouched. The thickness taper is not set yet and I need to see what a decent taper might be for a 62" NTN bow.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_neJ--vb8EaA/TbSn8A2aQGI/AAAAAAAABMM/nNzlAmgqZuA/s640/CIMG0657.JPG)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_neJ--vb8EaA/TbSoPKgR2PI/AAAAAAAABMU/yuOo-GVVELg/s640/CIMG0658.JPG)

Any thoughts, help or critique is more than welcome. Enjoy~
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt)
Post by: bowhntineverythingnh03743 on April 24, 2011, 10:27:13 pm: I think that your bow is coming along well. I am in no position to give advice on it but wanted to let you know that it looks great. Can't wait to see more. I am working on my first ever osage selfbow too.

Justin
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt)
Post by: Pat B on April 25, 2011, 12:59:40 am: Lee, get her bending and to low brace. You won't know what needs alignment until you brace the bow. Looks like a nice piece of osage. Your basic shape is good so tiller it to that shape. Leave your handle and tips thick and wide until at least brace time. You don'r need them shaped to tiller the limbs.
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt)
Post by: Elktracker on April 25, 2011, 02:05:32 am: looking good so far! Ill be watchin thanks ;D

Josh
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt)
Post by: sadiejane on April 25, 2011, 10:43:01 am: heya lee
looking good!
did ya take any pix of yr steam rig?
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt)
Post by: Lee Slikkers on April 25, 2011, 11:25:37 pm: Pat, thank you for the tips. As you can see I may have already gotten ahead of myself with the shaping of the layout but I will make note not to do so until floor tillered on the next one.

Thanks guys!

Oh, Sadiejane...you don't want to see my steam rig. I "copied" the one that Gary Davis shows in his DVD, however, been a cheap, dumb, dutchman I decided to save $6 and purchased cheap, flexible 4" dryer vent to attach to the 4" galvanized T (should have followed Gary's design to the letter) so after an hour of steaming the flexible vent had low spots that trapped all the condensated YELLOW steam/water which then proceeded to pour out onto our white stove and rug :o My wife is still quite pleased with me...

Anyway, note to self...use the steam rig on a hot plate or the grill outside or in the basement from now on. ;D
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt)
Post by: Lee Slikkers on May 02, 2011, 11:16:06 pm: I finally got a few spare moments to spend some time on my Trade Bow. I have reduced the handle area a little bit more, worked on the limb tapers and cut in the nocks so I could get a long string on it. Here is a progress from tonight...seems a touch stiff on the lower (right) limb.

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_neJ--vb8EaA/Tb9OmlC8RXI/AAAAAAAABQM/Odm2u3O9kjQ/s912/CIMG0693.JPG)

Thanks for looking~
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt)
Post by: Elktracker on May 02, 2011, 11:40:29 pm: Looking good so far

Josh
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt)
Post by: criveraville on May 03, 2011, 02:35:34 am: Way to get back in the saddle ;)
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt)
Post by: gstoneberg on May 03, 2011, 02:53:10 am: Looking good Lee. Should be a good one.

George
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt)
Post by: Lee Slikkers on May 12, 2011, 12:07:55 am: Well, got my thumb all healed up (don't ask) and made a bit more progress on the Bow tonight...

Here's a shot on the short string unbraced

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_neJ--vb8EaA/Tcs3uoNhbII/AAAAAAAABU0/LxG6LDs0gpY/s912/CIMG0696.JPG)

And here is a shot of it pulling 55# @ 16"

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_neJ--vb8EaA/Tcs4HxGxuiI/AAAAAAAABU4/rGSFCbwG_UY/s912/CIMG0698.JPG)

This bow has a shorter lower limb (right side in pics) so I'm trying to do a positive tiller with it...seems a little stiff on the lower limb about mid-length?

Here's a pic of supper ;D I rolled down the window of the truck today to get the mail and looked over at the base of some of our landscaping bark, etc and spotted 2 of these guys so the hunt began. Dang they were soooooooooo good breaded and fried in butter >:D

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_neJ--vb8EaA/Tcs3W0pGdNI/AAAAAAAABUw/IGTVfNii0A0/s912/CIMG0695.JPG)

Thanks for looking!
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt)
Post by: Elktracker on May 12, 2011, 01:47:11 am: The bow is looking great the mushrooms look really good!
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt)
Post by: aero86 on May 12, 2011, 01:48:12 am: oh my your a zombie!!

BRRAAAAINNNNNSSSSS!!! lol

nice bow, by the way!
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt)
Post by: Pappy on May 12, 2011, 10:28:19 am: Looking good so far,I would be careful with that spot 3 or 4 inches out of the fad on the right limb in the picture,I think it is just the hump in the limb but would watch it just the same. :)
Pappy
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt)
Post by: Lee Slikkers on May 12, 2011, 07:11:32 pm: Thanks Pappy, it is a hump and a twist that I chose to leave in the limb...we'll see how wise of a choice that was ::) I'll snap a pic of that area when I post again so I can get some opinions on the subject. Thanks for pointing it out and sharing your thoughts.
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt)
Post by: Lee Slikkers on May 18, 2011, 07:41:07 pm: Pappy, here are a couple pics of the hump/dip and the knot I'm dealing with...

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_neJ--vb8EaA/TdQhh0AQolI/AAAAAAAABck/TsAj8faMj6A/s800/CIMG0776.JPG)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_neJ--vb8EaA/TdQhq449T7I/AAAAAAAABcs/UFCbxuUWlFk/s800/CIMG0777.JPG)

Here she is after a bit more tillering at low brace.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_neJ--vb8EaA/TdQhRlGUh4I/AAAAAAAABcY/AusndtcO9Dc/s800/CIMG0771.JPG)

Here she is at 50# @ 16"
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_neJ--vb8EaA/TdQhY6DcEMI/AAAAAAAABcc/E88Z9DBdAgg/s800/CIMG0774.JPG)

And a pile of potential projects ;D
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_neJ--vb8EaA/TdQh1Jcz4qI/AAAAAAAABcw/aOmVWXLJMfk/s800/CIMG0775.JPG)

Thanks!
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt)
Post by: gstoneberg on May 18, 2011, 08:38:35 pm: I think you don't have much choice but to leave a stiff spot at that knot. I'm afraid it is large enough to be risky (because of the brittle wood around the knot) if you try and make the limb bend through it. I'm interested in what the other guys say, I would love to be wrong. Didn't look to me like any of your pictures were of the belly under that knot. Any chance we could see that? If it bends at all there the odds of that knot coming loose are pretty good. Sometimes I drill out big knots as I think holes in the limb are cooler than knots but that's just me. Very cool bow.

George
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt)
Post by: Lee Slikkers on May 25, 2011, 09:34:04 pm: Progress today...

Pic of her braced
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1TK58Cs_OE0/Td2IW3OG6-I/AAAAAAAABoQ/jKLe0rKj4sg/s912/CIMG0839.JPG)

Pic of draw at 19"
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-plHJ8C-MfQk/Td2Ipgvgu3I/AAAAAAAABoY/pFAo96qNg7g/s912/CIMG0841.JPG)

And really creeping up on the target for this one...#54 @ 23" Just need a couple more inches but I think I will start to sand and begin the finishing process as well as shooting her in well.
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-66J4WB95ai8/Td2I43f_QNI/AAAAAAAABok/AcT9CD7t-zM/s912/CIMG0843.JPG)
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt)
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on May 25, 2011, 09:42:23 pm: That flat spot on the left freaks me out. I know that knot is there, but dang thats a stiff spot in a heavy working part of the limb. Thats really loading up the middle section.....and thats were they just love to come apart. Right side on the other hand looks dang nice from my seat.
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt)
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on May 25, 2011, 09:47:07 pm: Ya got a hinge cooking 8" up from the tip on the left also, keep an eye peeled.
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt)
Post by: Elktracker on May 25, 2011, 10:00:22 pm: I would say get the flat spot mid left limb bending a bit more and if you go under a little on your draw weight its not gonna be a big deal. What is the finish weight you are shooting for?
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt)
Post by: Lee Slikkers on May 25, 2011, 10:09:04 pm: Thanks PD...that limb is kinda hard to photograph, it has a twist and then add the knot and it really looks like compounding issues. I'm not 100% sure it's quite as bad as it appears in the photo but I'll go slow from here on out.

Elktracker, I am shooting for #55 @ 26"
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt)
Post by: Elktracker on May 25, 2011, 10:11:38 pm: Sounds like your getting close but you still have some wiggle room ;D Looking like a nice bow so far! Keep up the good work

Josh
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt)
Post by: blackhawk on May 25, 2011, 11:05:02 pm: This is where you really slow down and assess things more than actually scraping because of the character in that stave. I don't have much tiller advice cus its a hard one to judge without seeing it from every angle in person. Have you flopped it the other way on the tree to see what it looks like from the other side? You mentioned twist and if it does it'll look slightly different from the other way. Only thing I can say is get that lil hinge out left limb several inches from the tip out. Unless that's a natural kink in the stave.
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt)
Post by: Keenan on May 25, 2011, 11:15:30 pm: That is looking great and some great advice given, Love the character bump. Should make someone a real great shooter. Good job.
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt)
Post by: Pappy on May 26, 2011, 07:58:11 am: Like others have said it is looking pretty good to me,That is a bad knot,even for Osage and you have done a good job dealing with it, It does look a little flat mid left limb and if that isn't just the twist looking like that I would get that working some,you need all the limb you can get working on the left one, Some folks look for the prefect tiller on a bow as if it was a lam or glass bow but that ant always possible on wood bows,sometimes you just have to take what you get. Like others have said it also looks like a little hinge or over working on that left limb right out of the knot but again it may be the twist in the limb,be sure and look at it from both sides and if you are satisfied it ant a hinge,shoot it and see how it does. Nice job on a challenging piece of wood. :) :)
Pappy
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt)
Post by: blackhawk on May 26, 2011, 08:58:39 am: One more thing to help ya with is to video the bow drawing it on the tree from both ways. Or better yet since your close draw it and video it by hand. And do it from both ways. You can also use a mirror or a reflection in a window. That will tell you what's moving too much and not enough.
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt)
Post by: MWirwicki on May 26, 2011, 01:17:10 pm: Lee: If you can spare any of those cedar board staves, bring 'em to Marshall. Marty and myself are looking for some. We like to trade...
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt)
Post by: stickthrower on May 26, 2011, 06:29:01 pm: I don't know a whole lot about making bows, I have only gotten two done so far. But I really like the bow, and I think with the knot on it, although big, gives this bow a ton of character.

I like it! :)
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt)
Post by: Pat B on May 26, 2011, 06:37:21 pm: She's coming along nicely, Lee. 8)
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt)
Post by: Lee Slikkers on May 26, 2011, 07:10:03 pm: Thanks Gents, I really appreciate the comments...been a very good learning project for me. Still can't believe from a tree to this...

Hey Matt, I'll see if I have room in the truck for the ERC boards. I am actually obligated for a camping weekend at Yankee Springs but I've begged a "Hall Pass" for some time at Marshall so if I can fit all my kid's crud and all my bow stuff I'll happily bring them along. I'll bring this bow along too and get some more eyes on her. Many thanks~
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt)
Post by: Lee Slikkers on May 26, 2011, 11:46:40 pm: After reading a bunch of suggestions and help on tillering issues I couldn't help but go down to the dungeon and work on her tonight...here she is #56 @ 26"

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xcDL1Zk8kCw/Td76fQGPDZI/AAAAAAAABqE/ByNKP0sfRnw/s800/CIMG0846.JPG)

Time for some slight finish sanding. There aren't really many tool marks since it's been fine toothed rasp (love the Shinto Rasp) scraper and 220 grit. Need to mull over some thoughts on finishing off the tips/nocks and handle/wrap considerations. Likely going to leave her colors alone and skip any dye job as I'd really hate to muff it up at this stage...
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt)
Post by: gstoneberg on May 27, 2011, 12:56:14 am: Great job Lee! Very nicely done.

George
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt)
Post by: Lee Slikkers on May 27, 2011, 03:39:30 pm: Thanks George, she has an issue or two but I am going to leave well enough alone before I get into trouble I can't get back out of...
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt)
Post by: Lee Slikkers on June 08, 2011, 07:34:30 pm: Here she is folks...COMPLETED (and before the 4th of July ???) I christened her the "Golden Crow"

Osage Orange selfbow
62" ttt, 60" ntn
56# @ 26"
Black Leather Handle
Buffalo Horn tip overlays
Black Silk thread wraps
American Crow feather adornment, Gold Silk Quill wrap
8 coats of Tru-Oil
14 strand B-50 string

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Rm_B71mmCOM/Te_ftCOoqAI/AAAAAAAAB0k/GuARqbCvRDA/s800/CIMG0874.JPG)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FzDMy-N6yGw/Te_f1lMJPnI/AAAAAAAAB0o/7fETBaxfxYU/s800/CIMG0878.JPG)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-M486ZoFJJMk/Te_gBciP2tI/AAAAAAAAB0s/JLaXSz9Hju0/s800/CIMG0891.JPG)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-JF5wkegrYCw/Te_gIp4arrI/AAAAAAAAB00/KCTLqd8arwE/s800/CIMG0892.JPG)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-GfmLxe6iwa0/Te_gwiISIFI/AAAAAAAAB08/C2fLUgl-9sc/s800/CIMG0879.JPG)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-i7Uci7odJeg/Te_g5WWBq_I/AAAAAAAAB1A/J5Mq9L_Nshs/s640/CIMG0893.JPG)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-vUG-34uCM9s/Te_hLm2rWLI/AAAAAAAAB1E/9ORBWW7ZYhQ/s640/CIMG0884.JPG)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AWEdtbCREYU/Te_hdKj7C9I/AAAAAAAAB1I/oZDJI4ZCYfY/s640/CIMG0882.JPG)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-uHjm-dZDKYo/Te_hqmwD08I/AAAAAAAAB1M/I1PO3sEjGLc/s800/CIMG0885.JPG)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-bYNbautYY48/Te_h5q3KxuI/AAAAAAAAB1U/hXJzmRtJNuc/s800/CIMG0886.JPG)

I'll let the "new owner" add the full draw $ shot if he chooses...

Many thanks for all the help, advice and encouragement folks...this was a BLAST!

Enjoy~
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt) COMPLETED - new pics
Post by: dbb on June 08, 2011, 07:58:14 pm: A real looker!
Nice elegant details,i like it a lot!

/Mikael
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt) COMPLETED - new pics
Post by: stickthrower on June 08, 2011, 08:29:47 pm: That is an amazing bow! i like it alot. I like how you added the crow feather onto it with the knot.

Nathan
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt) COMPLETED - new pics
Post by: Cameroo on June 08, 2011, 08:30:38 pm: You done real good Lee. Every detail about it is nice - the tips, the handle wrap, and the feather hanging from the nipple is a nice touch! Whoever receives that is gonna be a happy camper!
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt) COMPLETED - new pics
Post by: wildkatt on June 08, 2011, 08:47:52 pm: ;D Very nice

Katt
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt) COMPLETED - new pics
Post by: Will H on June 08, 2011, 08:59:54 pm: Great lookin bow man! I love the feather on the knot! Excellent work on the tips...real nice transition into the limb! Wish that thing was headed my way! Im gettin in on the trade next year for sure! I tip my hat right back at ya! ;)
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt) COMPLETED - new pics
Post by: ken75 on June 08, 2011, 09:09:19 pm: dang Lee done turned pro on us when we wasnt lookin. got a bowyers symbol and all >:D

great bow man excellent tiller and finish your gonna make someone very happy
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt) COMPLETED - new pics
Post by: Keenan on June 08, 2011, 09:41:23 pm: Wow that came out sweeeet! Very nice work, excellent tip work and great overall theme. You really stepped up to the plate and delivered on that trade bow. Well done Lee.
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt) COMPLETED - new pics
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on June 08, 2011, 10:03:57 pm: And you want to come over to my shop why??!?!?!?!?!?!?!? Damn fine finish work Lee. Excellent attention to detail. Good job man! :o
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt) COMPLETED - new pics
Post by: Elktracker on June 08, 2011, 10:31:20 pm: I agree with all of the above great looking bow! ;D

Josh
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt) COMPLETED - new pics
Post by: bigcountry on June 08, 2011, 10:36:47 pm: Man, I wish I could make a handle that nice.

Admit, it, you were worried about that big ole knot.

Glad it came out.
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt) COMPLETED - new pics
Post by: johnston on June 08, 2011, 10:56:41 pm: Wow, just plain wow.You passed through to the other side.
One hell of a job.

Lane
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt) COMPLETED - new pics
Post by: criveraville on June 08, 2011, 11:01:20 pm: Captain Crunch looks like a winner!! Congrats on your successf bow build. Tiller looks very good and I k ow any of us would be proud to head into the woods with this fine bow.
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt) COMPLETED - new pics
Post by: Lee Slikkers on June 08, 2011, 11:11:47 pm: Guys, wow...thank you for the many kind comments, coming from folks like it means a bunch.

(I about laughed out loud last night when I showed my ol' Man and he takes one look and says..."you gonna leave it all crooked and bent like that? What about that big ol' knot and that twig sticking out of it?" LOL, he's a "buy if from the store" kind a guy so I wasn't too surprised by the comments)

@dbb...thank you very much.

@Nathan, I watched this Crow get bounced off a car on the highway a month or so ago and pulled a U-turn so I get salvage it ::)

@Cameroo, I almost named her "Una Tita" for her solo nipple >:D

@WildKatt, Thanks!

@Will, nice of ya to say so...you're sanding banding some talent though bud, this is all I got, LOL

@Ken, nope, no pro here bud...just trying to absorb absolutely all I can from the fine folks on this site...especially folks like you! The "symbol" just came to me and figured "why not"?

@Keenen, thank you very much...mean a lot coming from you. I dig everyone's work on this site but there are a few Bowyers here that really inspire me, your bows are in that category.

@PD, LOL...dude, I appreciate all the kind comments you and the folks showered me with...BUT there are plenty of things that I need help on and need to learn, many, many, many...

@Josh...thanks bud!

@bigcountry...yup, that knot had me scared stiff for a long time. I think she is rock solid though and really have no worries about her not having a nice long shooting career. Oh, the handle was simple. I just wrapped the bow real tight in the handle are where I wanted the handle with blue painter's tape, then cut it apart lengthwise centered down the back. I then had a perfect pattern. Took the pattern and turned it sticky tape side down to the rough side of the thin leather and traced it out. I then added about a 1/4" extra that I folded in and glued with contact cement...gives a nice rolled edge and gave the holes something to keep from tearing out at...if/when I do another similar styled handle I'll do a quickie photo tutorial if ya'd like?
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt) COMPLETED - new pics
Post by: rover brewer on June 08, 2011, 11:25:59 pm: great, awsome job.
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt) COMPLETED - new pics
Post by: Stonepoint on June 09, 2011, 01:54:00 am: Lee it looks great time to see the Bamboo and Ipe. lol looks great man keep em coming
Lester
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt) COMPLETED - new pics
Post by: half eye on June 09, 2011, 02:00:32 am: Sweet Jesus, man.......you have gone pro.
rich
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt) COMPLETED - new pics
Post by: osage outlaw on June 09, 2011, 10:07:05 am: That's a very nice bow. I like the tip overlays. Well done.
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt) COMPLETED - new pics
Post by: Pappy on June 09, 2011, 10:10:07 am: Just plane beautiful,that is outstanding work. :) :) Someone should be very proud. :)
Pappy
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt) COMPLETED - new pics
Post by: Parnell on June 09, 2011, 02:27:09 pm: Ooof, that's a nice one. Great job!
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt) COMPLETED - new pics
Post by: mullet on June 09, 2011, 02:38:37 pm: Wow!, Lee. You did a great job with that Beauty. An excellent looking bow from a difficult piece of wood.
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt) COMPLETED - new pics
Post by: Josh on June 09, 2011, 02:40:24 pm: looks great to me! Can't wait to see a full draw for the BOM contest~!
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt) COMPLETED - new pics
Post by: Lee Slikkers on June 09, 2011, 04:07:48 pm: Quote from: Josh on June 09, 2011, 02:40:24 pm
looks great to me! Can't wait to see a full draw for the BOM contest~!

Many thanks again guys...

Josh, you're too funny...I think you can just hand June to Will H. and get ready for July ;)
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt) COMPLETED - new pics
Post by: blackhawk on June 09, 2011, 05:29:48 pm: Wow Lee...and guess what you don't even have to pay shipping for it cus you'll be able to just hand it to me personally when I come back home in a couple weeks....thanks :D
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt) COMPLETED - new pics
Post by: Lee Slikkers on June 09, 2011, 05:56:39 pm: Chris, that's pretty funny...I actually wish I knew the recipient better or saw more of him around here, it would have made picking a style of bow a bit more tailored but it is what it is...

I think we'll have a good time regardless if I give you a bow or not... 8)
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt) COMPLETED - new pics
Post by: ErictheViking on June 09, 2011, 07:47:20 pm: Lee, where the heck has "this" Lee been. You dun did come out with a POP! truly sweet bow and imaginative use of the knot and feather. congrats on the fine work.
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt) COMPLETED - new pics
Post by: Josh B on June 09, 2011, 07:59:46 pm: Whoa! That caught my attention! That is some kind of beautiful ! Outstanding finish work.
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt) COMPLETED - new pics
Post by: Lee Slikkers on June 09, 2011, 08:10:07 pm: @ErictheViking...same ol' Lee on this end ;D just wanted to push hard and make sure I held up my end of the deal on the whole "Trade Bow" thing.

@Gun Doc...thank you very much, I really appreciate the kind words.

You folks have been way more generous with the accolades than anyone deserves. It's all about the bows, the sport and the folks who enjoy it!

Thanks!!!
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt) COMPLETED - new pics
Post by: soy on June 10, 2011, 07:39:59 am: Nothing goes together like black and gold, love how u finished her off!!!!!way to overcome those bumps and twists...nicely played ;)
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt) COMPLETED - new pics
Post by: hammertime on June 10, 2011, 04:57:36 pm: Just thought I'd add my WOW to the WOWs,thats an awesome bow you created there,and though I've never worked osage I can see you done that piece proud,love the handle and tip work-Hammertime
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt) COMPLETED - new pics
Post by: SEMO_HUNTER on June 10, 2011, 09:06:42 pm: Really nice job Lee, and you finish up like a pro!
I love those tips man, they shine like a brand new bullet.......very nice! ;)
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt) COMPLETED - new pics
Post by: Lee Slikkers on June 10, 2011, 09:11:29 pm: Thanks Hammertime!

Semo, thanks a ton bud...this has been a cool, quick ride and I look forward to it's Journey. Got a couple more in the hopper, a Syringa sapling bow, another Osage and a western paddle bow out of Sassafrass back with rawhide (maybe sinew also) This stuff is WAY too addictive and there are so many directions and options to pursue ;D
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt) COMPLETED - new pics
Post by: Elktracker on July 30, 2011, 03:38:39 am: I still want a money shot from the new owner of this bow >:D Lee You put allot of work into this bow and it turned out great IMHO, Im a little disapointed that some of the people receiving these great bows arent doing more to thank the people who worked so hard and put so much time and effort into something. Well done Lee!
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt) COMPLETED - new pics
Post by: Lee Slikkers on July 30, 2011, 07:33:06 am: Thanks for the kind words Josh...much appreciated. 8)
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt) COMPLETED - new pics
Post by: Sidewinder on July 30, 2011, 02:05:03 pm: Great job Lee. Really nice work. Bet it shoots like a dream. I love those horn overlays too. I have'nt done any. Maybe someone can do a tutorial on how to do those and maybe antler as well. Danny
Title: Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt) COMPLETED - new pics
Post by: Lee Slikkers on July 30, 2011, 02:52:29 pm: Thanks Danny. I think if you dig through all the how-to's and other bow building threads you can find a thread that shows how do the horn/antler overlays. I have a Hickory bow I am working on at the moment...it will likely have cherry bark backing and I may use the left over pieces of horn from this Trade bow on this Hickory bow. If I do I'll try to remember to do a photo journal of my steps but remember...I am a newbie on this bow stuff so you may not want to follow my methods >:D