Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Shaun on December 08, 2011, 06:31:50 pm

Title: Plain osage ELB
Post by: Shaun on December 08, 2011, 06:31:50 pm
I have been working on a couple of ELB's for a friend who wants period bows with no frills - just my bowyers mark at the arrow pass. This piece of osage came from Timo at MOJam in a thin stave (not enough for handle) that looked to have two side by side ELB's in it to me. Ripped it lengthwise on the band saw and this is the first one. 70" ntn 50# @ 28" beeswax finish arc tiller. It shoots very well. Amazing how little osage it takes to make such a bow. It is about 7/8" x 3/4" in the handle.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/shaunw/1211001.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/shaunw/1211002.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/shaunw/1211005.jpg)
Title: Re: Plain osage ELB
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on December 08, 2011, 06:38:46 pm
Another great thing about osage. It doesnt take much at all to make a bow. Nice tiller Shaun.
Title: Re: Plain osage ELB
Post by: blackhawk on December 08, 2011, 06:41:00 pm
Well dang that's a nice bend there, and about as simple as they come..I like it ;)
Title: Re: Plain osage ELB
Post by: burchett.donald on December 08, 2011, 06:42:47 pm
   That tiller is "MONEY". Way to go Shaun.
Title: Re: Plain osage ELB
Post by: Matt S. on December 08, 2011, 07:06:57 pm
Shaun, I love this and the Yew bow you posted! Clean, simple designs: a GREAT recipe for our primitive bows! Well done.
Title: Re: Plain osage ELB
Post by: Pat B on December 08, 2011, 07:26:21 pm
...and another simply beautiful bow Shaun!  8)
Title: Re: Plain osage ELB
Post by: adb on December 08, 2011, 07:38:19 pm
A very nice bow. Classic ELB tiller... well done.
Title: Re: Plain osage ELB
Post by: Keenan on December 08, 2011, 07:46:37 pm
 Wow a twin to your other beautiful creation. Excellent tiller.
Title: Re: Plain osage ELB
Post by: Ifrit617 on December 08, 2011, 07:50:49 pm
Awesome, One of my favorites by far. Great work and tiller. Thanks for sharing.

Jon
Title: Re: Plain osage ELB
Post by: mullet on December 08, 2011, 10:28:39 pm
I've seen that post before ;) another good looking ELB.
Title: Re: Plain osage ELB
Post by: coaster500 on December 08, 2011, 11:46:02 pm
Now that's a bent stick :)

 (http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/final.jpg)
Title: Re: Plain osage ELB
Post by: ErictheViking on December 09, 2011, 12:37:34 am
simple perfection. very nice
Title: Re: Plain osage ELB
Post by: johnston on December 09, 2011, 02:57:01 am
Shaun you simply have it down pat with the elb tiller. Really like your work.
Don't know why you did not shoot that deer.

Lane
Title: Re: Plain osage ELB
Post by: medicinewheel on December 09, 2011, 03:38:59 am
Quote from: coaster500 on December 08, 2011, 11:46:02 pm
Now that's a bent stick :)

 (http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/final.jpg)

Sure is.


Don't you guys ALL love to look at them from that angle shown in the "braced" pic!!??
Title: Re: Plain osage ELB
Post by: soy on December 09, 2011, 04:09:12 am
You should give lessons on tillering ...flawless  ;D
Title: Re: Plain osage ELB
Post by: druid on December 09, 2011, 06:41:02 am
Very good bow!
Title: Re: Plain osage ELB
Post by: Pappy on December 09, 2011, 07:21:11 am
Beautiful bow,simple. :) Love it. :)
   Pappy
Title: Re: Plain osage ELB
Post by: RidgeRunner on December 09, 2011, 02:25:53 pm
Very nice.  I like it a lot

Question: 
Beeswax Finish:  Is there anything required other than a lot of rubbing and a bit of heat to apply a Beeswax Finish???

Thanks
David
Title: Re: Plain osage ELB
Post by: Elktracker on December 09, 2011, 03:08:26 pm
Very nice work! Tiller looks perfect! Well done!

Josh
Title: Re: Plain osage ELB
Post by: tattoo dave on December 09, 2011, 03:14:59 pm
Nice piece of wood/meat maker Shaun!!! I love those simple sticks. They're my favorite.

Tattoo Dave
Title: Re: Plain osage ELB
Post by: rossfactor on December 09, 2011, 07:58:31 pm
Their are good tillers, and then there are these. Just a perfect bend.

Gabe
Title: Re: Plain osage ELB
Post by: crooketarrow on December 10, 2011, 10:35:35 am
  SWEETTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT
Title: Re: Plain osage ELB
Post by: profsaffel on December 10, 2011, 02:01:48 pm
Wow, that tiller is really impressive!
Title: Re: Plain osage ELB
Post by: crooketarrow on December 11, 2011, 09:42:21 am
  LOVE THAT KISS METHOD.
Title: Re: Plain osage ELB
Post by: stringstretcher on December 11, 2011, 09:51:44 am
Simply awesome.  Great bow and fantastic tillering.