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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Dvshunter on November 22, 2012, 04:53:05 pm

Title: Osage Selfbow
Post by: Dvshunter on November 22, 2012, 04:53:05 pm

I finished this one a while ago but never posted it because of the lack of a good camera.  Anyway, here are some more cell phone pics.

The bow itself is osage with a few sapwood rings left on for looks.  The tips overlays are zebrawood, and the handle wrap is hemp courage soaked in ca glue.

 (http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss13/dvshunter/IMAG1279.jpg)

 (http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss13/dvshunter/IMAG1284-1.jpg)


 (http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss13/dvshunter/IMAG1283-1.jpg)

 (http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss13/dvshunter/IMAG1281-1-1.jpg)

 (http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss13/dvshunter/IMAG1288-1.jpg)

Title: Re: Osage Selfbow
Post by: Dvshunter on November 22, 2012, 04:54:03 pm

The bow is 48in. Ntn and pulls 23@23. I pulled it back pretty far to insure its safety for kids. There is a nice crack in one limb, but it is not a big deal. 

 (http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss13/dvshunter/IMAG1293-1.jpg)

 (http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss13/dvshunter/IMAG1298-1-1.jpg)

 (http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss13/dvshunter/IMAG1300-1.jpg)

 (http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss13/dvshunter/IMAG1301-1.jpg)

 (http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss13/dvshunter/IMAG1290-1-1.jpg)

Title: Re: Osage Selfbow
Post by: rps3 on November 22, 2012, 05:19:52 pm

That is a fine looking selfbow, I hope it gets plenty of use.

Title: Re: Osage Selfbow
Post by: H Rhodes on November 22, 2012, 06:11:45 pm

Sweet!  I just finished a couple of kid's bows and I have a new found respect for people who tiller them....  Good looking bow.

Title: Re: Osage Selfbow
Post by: RyanY on November 22, 2012, 09:23:01 pm

Awesome. Love those little bows.

Title: Re: Osage Selfbow
Post by: Badly Bent on November 23, 2012, 12:59:18 am

There's a lucky kid :)  Nice work
Greg

Title: Re: Osage Selfbow
Post by: hunterbob on November 23, 2012, 01:23:11 am

NICE.. I just made a BL molly .LOL. That came in way under weight like only 25 pounds . I only missed by 25 pounds LOL. but I did it all up red white and blue . I will be giving that to a youngster to.

Title: Re: Osage Selfbow
Post by: PaulN/KS on November 23, 2012, 06:47:53 pm

Another great looking bow Dave!
I like how you are leaving the sapwood on some of your osage bows. How hard is it chasing the ring of sapwood..?

Title: Re: Osage Selfbow
Post by: JonW on November 23, 2012, 07:30:47 pm

That full draw pic is priceless. Good for you.

Title: Re: Osage Selfbow
Post by: Stringman on November 23, 2012, 08:16:47 pm

LOVE IT!!

Scott

Title: Re: Osage Selfbow
Post by: lesken2011 on November 24, 2012, 12:22:14 am

Nice job on that one! Your model has great form. It looks like it fits him just right!!

Title: Re: Osage Selfbow
Post by: criveraville on November 24, 2012, 02:00:06 am

Good work.. Love that pic of the little one  ;)

Cipriano

Title: Re: Osage Selfbow
Post by: steve b. on November 24, 2012, 02:39:08 am

I like everything about that bow.