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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: bigcountry on June 08, 2011, 07:57:55 pm

Title: Osage I am proud of
Post by: bigcountry on June 08, 2011, 07:57:55 pm

Its my 6th bow, and best one yet.  ONly took me 8months.  66" NTN, 56lbs@28", rawhide backed, whitetail deer antler tips, timber rattler skins, baseball stitched braintanned deer hide handle, leather arrow rest.

I have been saving these antlers for years,  thought I would like it, but with the timber rattlers, not much contrast.  But its ok.

First bow I ever used dean T faceted method, and I am hear to say, it made tillering much easier.

(http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn73/bigcountry_ky/Osage4/FinalFulldraw.jpg)
(http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn73/bigcountry_ky/Osage4/Braced2.jpg)
(http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn73/bigcountry_ky/Osage4/BottomTip.jpg)
(http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn73/bigcountry_ky/Osage4/TopTip.jpg)
(http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn73/bigcountry_ky/Osage4/Braced1.jpg)

Title: Re: Osage I am proud of
Post by: Timo on June 08, 2011, 08:01:00 pm

Really nice clean work,tiller looks top shelf. Well worth the wait. ;)

Title: Re: Osage I am proud of
Post by: bubby on June 08, 2011, 08:45:31 pm

that's a bow ya outta be proud of, great tiller, clean lines and I like the antler with the skins, Bub

Title: Re: Osage I am proud of
Post by: Will H on June 08, 2011, 09:05:28 pm

Good job on that one! Very Nice!  :)

Title: Re: Osage I am proud of
Post by: osage outlaw on June 08, 2011, 09:09:26 pm

That's something special right there.  Very nice.  

Title: Re: Osage I am proud of
Post by: Almostpighunter on June 08, 2011, 09:24:14 pm

That brings a tear of joy to the eye! Absolutely wonderful!

Title: Re: Osage I am proud of
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on June 08, 2011, 10:06:50 pm

Very nice work and well worth every minute of patience you used up!

Title: Re: Osage I am proud of
Post by: bigcountry on June 08, 2011, 10:27:14 pm

Thank you all.  I really appreciate it.  Couldn't have finished without the folks on here.  This is awesome website with very generous folks.

Title: Re: Osage I am proud of
Post by: Josh on June 08, 2011, 10:28:18 pm

very nice bow! I really like those timber rattlers and the tiller is perfect!   :)

Title: Re: Osage I am proud of
Post by: snag on June 08, 2011, 10:35:19 pm

I love the tips, the skin, the over all shape, poundage, everything. Great job. I'd be hunting with that bow! Sixth bow huh? Well I'm on number 3. Maybe I'll get there too.

Title: Re: Osage I am proud of
Post by: blackhawk on June 08, 2011, 10:41:25 pm

Perfect  ;)

Title: Re: Osage I am proud of
Post by: johnston on June 08, 2011, 11:00:36 pm

Sweet bigcountry, real sweet.

Lane

Title: Re: Osage I am proud of
Post by: beetlebailey1977 on June 09, 2011, 12:03:21 am

That is a fine bent stick...very good tiller.  Love it. 

Title: Re: Osage I am proud of
Post by: JW_Halverson on June 09, 2011, 12:22:38 am

Well I guess you can stop building now and rest on your laurels!!!   ;D

I hope she shoots as pretty as she looks, man, that is a fine looking piece of effort.  Your patience paid off in spades!

Title: Re: Osage I am proud of
Post by: raghorns on June 09, 2011, 12:44:14 am

VERY NICE!

Title: Re: Osage I am proud of
Post by: soy on June 09, 2011, 06:50:01 am

Thumbs up, those skins set it off.definitely be proud  ;D

Title: Re: Osage I am proud of
Post by: Pappy on June 09, 2011, 07:35:34 am

Beautiful bow,Love the tips/skins/tiller and grip. Did I mention I really like the bow.  :) :) :) Nice job you should be proud. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: Osage I am proud of
Post by: crooketarrow on June 09, 2011, 10:24:17 am

   SWEETTTTTT    I like those sharp clean lines.

Title: Re: Osage I am proud of
Post by: Badger on June 09, 2011, 10:43:47 am

  very nice bow, I imagine your hooked now! Steve

Title: Re: Osage I am proud of
Post by: jonathan creason on June 09, 2011, 10:54:38 am

Dang, y'all are gonna make voting for BOM tough this month.  That's a mighty fine stick flinger.

Title: Re: Osage I am proud of
Post by: Eric Krewson on June 09, 2011, 11:28:58 am

Perfect tiller, very nice bow.

Looks like you used titebond to glue your skins on with. I don't like it for skins because the yellow shows through the skins muting the true colors. I prefer Elmer's stainable wood glue which dries to a neutral tan, almost clear color.

Title: Re: Osage I am proud of
Post by: bigcountry on June 09, 2011, 01:04:27 pm

Good observation Eric.  Your correct. 

Thanks for the tip.  Never had to worry about it with parrie rattlers I done before.

I will look into a different glue next time

Thanks a million for all the positive responses.  Means alot to me.

Title: Re: Osage I am proud of
Post by: ErictheViking on June 09, 2011, 01:27:42 pm

That is a beautiful bow, all aspects are first rate. NICE!

Title: Re: Osage I am proud of
Post by: Keenan on June 09, 2011, 01:28:05 pm

Very nice bow, well done.

Title: Re: Osage I am proud of
Post by: dantolin on June 09, 2011, 01:59:59 pm

Nice bow and great tiller. Very nice finishes. Congratulations, Bigcountry!

Title: Re: Osage I am proud of
Post by: Del the cat on June 09, 2011, 02:05:27 pm

Yup, that's a good 'un. Very crisp and clean, great tiller.
Del

Title: Re: Osage I am proud of
Post by: Mister D on June 09, 2011, 02:21:50 pm

beautiful - love the snake skin

Title: Re: Osage I am proud of
Post by: Parnell on June 09, 2011, 02:22:41 pm

That bow needs a fast-flight string!  We may have a contender here!
It's outstanding work, congratulations.

Title: Re: Osage I am proud of
Post by: Eric Krewson on June 09, 2011, 03:03:35 pm

I grabbed the yellow glue without thinking when I skinned my wife's bow. I already had one skin on when I realized my mistake so I went with it.

This timber rattler wasn't yellow before I put it on.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ekrewson/bow%20making/glendastimberrattler.jpg)

Title: Re: Osage I am proud of
Post by: degoins on June 09, 2011, 03:15:38 pm

Heck of a good looking bow!!

Title: Re: Osage I am proud of
Post by: George Tsoukalas on June 09, 2011, 03:48:41 pm

Big, that is beautiful work an a tremendous accomplishment! Jawge

Title: Re: Osage I am proud of
Post by: bigcountry on June 09, 2011, 04:26:02 pm

Quote from: Parnell on June 09, 2011, 02:22:41 pm

That bow needs a fast-flight string!  We may have a contender here!
It's outstanding work, congratulations.

I have some D97, but always used B50 for selfbows.  Might try some 10strand D97 with padded loops next.  Always worried it didn't give enough and would limit the life of a selfbow.  But lately, I have been hearing that, thats an old wives tail. 

Title: Re: Osage I am proud of
Post by: Sparrow on June 09, 2011, 04:39:30 pm

That is a beautiful bow as well  as having the the look of a real meatmaker.  '  Frank

Title: Re: Osage I am proud of
Post by: Del the cat on June 09, 2011, 04:48:44 pm

Quote from: Eric Krewson on June 09, 2011, 03:03:35 pm

I already had one skin on when I realized my mistake so I went with it.

No no no, we don't have 'mistakes' :o they are features, conscious design decisions, optional extras or experiments to challenge the received wisdom O:).
Del

Title: Re: Osage I am proud of
Post by: rossfactor on June 09, 2011, 05:25:28 pm

I really like that tiller.  Just very fine.

Gabe

Title: Re: Osage I am proud of
Post by: Lee Slikkers on June 09, 2011, 08:15:30 pm

Hey Big Country, love the tiller and the whole ow is great.  Like others have mentioned, should be a nice "meat maker!"  I'd like to mess around with skins on one of my next bows...really like the camo effect.

Thanks for sharing!

Title: Re: Osage I am proud of
Post by: bigcountry on June 09, 2011, 08:46:32 pm

Quote from: Lee Slikkers on June 09, 2011, 08:15:30 pm

Hey Big Country, love the tiller and the whole ow is great.  Like others have mentioned, should be a nice "meat maker!"  I'd like to mess around with skins on one of my next bows...really like the camo effect.

Thanks for sharing!

My goal is to make one without any rawhide backing or anything like yours.  Last one I didn't back had huge knots with cracks.  So, I filled up with superglue and backed.

But your no stranger to pins and knots.

Title: Re: Osage I am proud of
Post by: Lee Slikkers on June 09, 2011, 09:15:13 pm

Big Country, please don't set your sites on bows like mine...there are FAR better folks on here to emulate and work towards matching.  I am drawn towards the odd, the screwed up and the twisted (kinda like me  >:D)  I have quite a few decent staves from the Osage I dropped this Feb. but I also have lucked out with having a few pretty neat pieces that will certainly make for some interesting bow...thats if I can pull them off and give "life."  We'll see I guess...

I do love the tiller of that bow though, I am still struggling with that more than I care to admit.  I decided to leave my comfort zone at the moment with a decent piece of Syringa (Lilac) and I kept totally away from rulers, tapes, dividers, etc and am simply letting the wood "speak to me" and follow what "looks" balanced and right.  Hopefully it won't come in under weight...time will tell I guess.

Again, great work and I look forward to seeing your next bow.

Title: Re: Osage I am proud of
Post by: Bullitt on June 10, 2011, 12:17:56 am

Mark, do you remember what I posted about your skills awhile back? It's a beauty for sure, can't say more than has been!

Now, when ya sending it to me, so I can shoot something with it? ;D

Title: Re: Osage I am proud of
Post by: rps3 on June 10, 2011, 12:31:20 am

Love it, full draw is awesome.

Title: Re: Osage I am proud of
Post by: ohma2 on June 10, 2011, 12:09:23 pm

great lookin bow and tiller there.

Title: Re: Osage I am proud of
Post by: dwardo on June 12, 2011, 06:52:09 pm

Crikey thats nice. I dont usually like the snake skin thing but thats lovely.

Title: Re: Osage I am proud of
Post by: Gaur on June 12, 2011, 09:14:51 pm

Awesome looking bow.  I know how you feel, my last osage bow I really felt like it all came together and I am loving shooting it as well.  Congrats and good huntin this fall with it.

Title: Re: Osage I am proud of
Post by: okie64 on June 13, 2011, 02:40:42 am

Awesome lookin bow BC. You got good reason to be proud of that one.

Title: Re: Osage I am proud of
Post by: wildman on June 13, 2011, 07:16:08 am

WOW very nice

Title: Re: Osage I am proud of
Post by: bigcountry on June 13, 2011, 07:42:44 am

Thanks for all the kind works folks. I really appreciate it

Title: Re: Osage I am proud of
Post by: fusizoli on June 13, 2011, 09:23:33 am

I would be that too  ;)