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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Dvshunter on August 27, 2012, 08:44:48 pm

Title: ABC Inspired Osage
Post by: Dvshunter on August 27, 2012, 08:44:48 pm

This is my hunting bow now. I finally made one for myself. No skins, just air for a backing. I used this bow as a prop for a heat bending demo at mojam this past summer and have finally got around to finishing it. Tips are horn and zebrawood. Handle is deerhide from roy on tradgang.  Pretty clean and straight piece except for a few pins and one knot.  It has great cast and shoots well. 58in.ntn  56@26

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Title: Re: ABC Inspired Osage
Post by: coaster500 on August 27, 2012, 08:47:09 pm

Look out deer!!!

Sweet hunter DV...  like the lines and very cool tips!!

Title: Re: ABC Inspired Osage
Post by: Dvshunter on August 27, 2012, 08:50:35 pm

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Title: Re: ABC Inspired Osage
Post by: Dean Marlow on August 27, 2012, 09:15:17 pm

David
  Looks like a real shooter. Looks like you are getting that handle wrap down real good. Thanks for sharing.

Title: Re: ABC Inspired Osage
Post by: Dvshunter on August 27, 2012, 09:24:30 pm

Thanks kip. I can't wait to get after the whitetails this year year. Elk will have to wait another year though.

Thanks dean. I pulled the first one off because it didn't look quite right, but this one came out nice except I already have some scratches on it!

Title: Re: ABC Inspired Osage
Post by: Pat B on August 27, 2012, 09:29:52 pm

Very nice, clean bow...and just my draw and weight.  ::)
  Its pretty nice when you get to keep one for yourself!  8)

Title: Re: ABC Inspired Osage
Post by: TRACY on August 27, 2012, 09:36:40 pm

Very nice work! Time to christen it :)

Tracy

Title: Re: ABC Inspired Osage
Post by: lesken2011 on August 27, 2012, 09:44:24 pm

Real nice job, DVS!!  8)

Title: Re: ABC Inspired Osage
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on August 27, 2012, 10:00:31 pm

Sweet finish work Dave. The scive work on the leather takes more patience than I have. Good job man.

Title: Re: ABC Inspired Osage
Post by: Hrothgar on August 27, 2012, 10:01:16 pm

Very nice bow. Great tips and handle work.

Title: Re: ABC Inspired Osage
Post by: Badly Bent on August 27, 2012, 10:04:35 pm

Very nice sage bow Dvshunter  and like Pat that draw weight,draw length and bow length are just what I like in my hunting bows.
Hope you get something with her this fall.
Greg

Title: Re: ABC Inspired Osage
Post by: Adam on August 27, 2012, 11:01:25 pm

I really like the look of that arrow rest.  It's much more elegant looking than any I've done and really flows well with the rest of the bow.

Title: Re: ABC Inspired Osage
Post by: Dvshunter on August 27, 2012, 11:03:53 pm

Thanks Pat. It is nice to have one of my own.

Tracy, I can't hardly wait for fall turkey and deer. A little red makes it all better. 8)

Pearlie, thanks. The leather Roberta sent me works good and I use a small sanded and my fingers to smooth it out. It doesn't take too long and its better than my switching. Lol

Greg, sometimes it pays to have the short arms huh? I make all my bows under 60in. I love em.

Thanks Hrothgar

Thanks lesken

Thanks Adam that's exactly what I try for. Smooth flowing pines with no sharp edges or lines.

Title: Re: ABC Inspired Osage
Post by: ErictheViking on August 27, 2012, 11:08:16 pm

Beautiful finish work. I like that you kept the skins off, the wood stands out and lets the grip and tips pop. perfect bow for hunting. great job

Title: Re: ABC Inspired Osage
Post by: H Rhodes on August 28, 2012, 04:42:02 am

Fine bow.  Looks like class A work to me.  Good luck this fall.

Title: Re: ABC Inspired Osage
Post by: Pappy on August 28, 2012, 06:19:43 am

Beautiful bow,love the finish work.Sweet. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: ABC Inspired Osage
Post by: Josh B on August 28, 2012, 01:21:41 pm

Nicely done Sir! Nice curves and nicer tiller!  Josh

Title: Re: ABC Inspired Osage
Post by: rossfactor on August 28, 2012, 01:27:31 pm

Thats a sweet one. Love that handle style. Really nice full draw profile.

Gabe

Title: Re: ABC Inspired Osage
Post by: Sidewinder on August 28, 2012, 02:12:39 pm

Very nicely done. Theres not a man here that would'nt be proud to hunt with that one.   Danny

Title: Re: ABC Inspired Osage
Post by: Dvshunter on August 28, 2012, 04:17:47 pm

Thanks Eric, I never put skins on mine. I like the natural beauty of osage to much.

Thanks hrhodes

Thanks josh, but watch who you callin sir.  ;D I ain't old enough to be called sir. Lol

Thanks pappy... I mean sir... >:D

Thanks gabe, the handle is my favorite too. Just a little wood left there for a shelf. I tried a floppy rest but couldn't get used to it, and shooting off my hand wasn't as consistent for me.

Thanks Danny. It only took me two years to make myself another.

Title: Re: ABC Inspired Osage
Post by: coaster500 on September 09, 2012, 11:26:52 am

How did I miss this one DV...  sweet lines and cool handle work!!!