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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: hochgaertner on September 19, 2011, 06:57:12 pm

Title: osage flatbow
Post by: hochgaertner on September 19, 2011, 06:57:12 pm
Hello,
I tried again to build an osage bow (this time american osage) and here is the result. She is 59"ntn, 50# @ 28". 13/4 at the fades to 1/4 at the tips.Because of the thin rings and a thick knot in the middle of a limb she´s  backed with rawhide.

I hope you like my work. Sorry for my bad english. I wanted to make better fotos, but it´s raining .....
(And yes - my left arm should be deeper)
Thank you
Peter
Title: Re: osage flatbow
Post by: jonathan creason on September 19, 2011, 07:02:07 pm
Very nice looking bow.  That tiller looks awesome!
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Post by: half eye on September 19, 2011, 07:02:50 pm
Looks like a very fine hunting bow to me, well done !!!!
rich
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Post by: medicinewheel on September 19, 2011, 07:17:41 pm
WOW what a bend!
Nice bow, like the finish alot, too.
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Post by: JonW on September 19, 2011, 07:25:36 pm
When I think of an Osage flatbow, that is exactly what comes to mind. Very nice bends and I love the camo job.
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Post by: Matt S. on September 19, 2011, 07:47:52 pm
Excellent job! The pattern on the rawhide backing is great. How did you make that?
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Post by: SA on September 19, 2011, 08:36:21 pm
that is cool , i'm also curious as to how you got the pattern on the rawhide.nice job
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Post by: n2huntn on September 19, 2011, 08:40:47 pm
That is a fine weapon. Looks like attention was given to every detail. Superb work sir.
Jeff
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Post by: Ifrit617 on September 19, 2011, 09:02:14 pm
Sweet bow!!! I would also like to know how you did the dye job one the backing! Great job.
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Post by: soy on September 19, 2011, 09:34:28 pm
Nice looking stick ;) ialso can't wait to hear about the back!
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Post by: Josh B on September 19, 2011, 10:07:50 pm
It looks like the back of your bow got the same treatment my hunting clothes got when I was a poor lad.  scatter leaves across it and spraypaint.  Simple and very effective. A very nice touch to a great looking bow!
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Post by: Hrothgar on September 19, 2011, 10:39:22 pm
Very nice!
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Post by: George Tsoukalas on September 19, 2011, 10:40:24 pm
That is a very nice bow. Congratulations! Jawge
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Post by: MWirwicki on September 19, 2011, 11:37:43 pm
Nice camo!  I also like the full draw pic.  Great tiller.  That ought to meat on the table.  Good luck this season!
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Post by: profsaffel on September 20, 2011, 12:07:52 am
Good looking bow, and I agree the backing is exquisite.
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Post by: Arrowind on September 20, 2011, 01:15:10 am
Awesome!
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Post by: coaster500 on September 20, 2011, 03:17:43 am
Very nice, that bow needs to hit the woods :)
Title: Re: osage flatbow
Post by: hochgaertner on September 20, 2011, 03:58:38 am
Thank you very much for your interest and the nice comments.
I did it  like Gun Doc says. I scattered leaves on the bow and spraypainted it.
Goes very fast.

Peter
Title: Re: osage flatbow
Post by: Pappy on September 20, 2011, 09:15:26 am
Very nice bow and cool finish work. Got to love that. :)
   Pappy