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Title: Osage Character Bow
Post by: Weylin on January 21, 2013, 09:00:33 pm

This is my latest bow. It is osage orange, 67" ntn 55# @ 28". The tips are ebony wood, the hand wrap is leather, the finish is 8 coats of Tru-oil and the string is fastflight. I'm really happy with how this bow turned out, it took virtually no set (it had some natural deflex in the top limb which I left alone), it draws smoothly and is a pleasure to shoot. I hope it's new owner likes it. (And thanks to Carson (CMB) for taking the fancy photos)

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/olivewn/IMG_1268.jpg)

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/olivewn/IMG_1285.jpg)

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/olivewn/IMG_1267.jpg)

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/olivewn/IMG_1273.jpg)

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/olivewn/IMG_1269.jpg)

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/olivewn/IMG_1277.jpg)

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/olivewn/IMG_1272.jpg)

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/olivewn/IMG_1284.jpg)

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/olivewn/IMG_1280.jpg)

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/olivewn/IMG_1330.jpg)

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/olivewn/IMG_1334.jpg)

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/olivewn/IMG_1329.jpg)

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/olivewn/IMG_1286.jpg)

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/olivewn/IMG_1294.jpg)

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/olivewn/IMG_1303.jpg)

Thanks for looking  :)

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: osage outlaw on January 21, 2013, 09:04:52 pm

That's a very cool bow.  Nice job on it.

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: seabass on January 21, 2013, 09:08:08 pm

nice job on the bow.the arrow shelf is on the wrong side lol.really,that is a great looking bow.

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: blackhawk on January 21, 2013, 09:11:13 pm

Gotta love that  :D

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: soy on January 21, 2013, 09:11:49 pm

Looks just fine from where I'm sitting ;)

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: Lemos on January 21, 2013, 09:14:48 pm

That's a good looking bow you got there.

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: Weylin on January 21, 2013, 09:18:39 pm

Thank you for the nice comments, gents. I appreciate your feedback.

Lemos, if I'm not mistaken I got this stave from you at the last Sister's gathering. So, thanks!  8)

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: StickMan47 on January 21, 2013, 09:27:27 pm

Beatiful job Weylin! I got a character stave here that I hope to one day do as good a job with.

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: Zion on January 21, 2013, 09:45:27 pm

Really nice bow! Musta been a gnarly stave....

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: rps3 on January 21, 2013, 10:00:15 pm

Great looking bow.

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: Badly Bent on January 21, 2013, 10:17:30 pm

Thats a sharp looking osage bow! You handled the character in that stave perfectly, nicely done Weylin.
Greg

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: Don on January 21, 2013, 10:29:50 pm

Very nice, the ebony goes great with the osage.

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: Keenan on January 21, 2013, 10:34:51 pm

Outstanding craftsmanship as usuall Weylin. Very sweet bow,I'm sure the new owner will be pleased ;)

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: missilemaster on January 21, 2013, 10:36:30 pm

  Beautiful in every way!  Love the way your tips turned out.

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: SLIMBOB on January 21, 2013, 11:23:03 pm

Nice!

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: coaster500 on January 22, 2013, 12:10:29 am

Talk about Character :)  Cool!!!

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: Gordon on January 22, 2013, 01:28:16 am

I like how you got those nice clean lines even with all the character. I'm starting to see your unique style come out in your bows and I really like it.

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: Carson (CMB) on January 22, 2013, 01:28:28 am

That is a sweet bow Weylin.  Beautiful bend on that thing.  Those pictures don't do it justice. 

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: portlandfire on January 22, 2013, 01:48:01 am

     Absolutely gorgeous!  Beautiful tips and handle. 
Dave

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: Pappy on January 22, 2013, 08:09:05 am

Beautiful bow,very nice job.
  Pappy

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: Carson (CMB) on January 22, 2013, 03:54:44 pm

Did you make it up to Sylvan to shoot yesterday?  Did you shoot that bow? 

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: Weylin on January 22, 2013, 04:27:21 pm

Stickman, Thank you. Dont be scared of some character, just take it extra slow and trust your fingers as much r more than your eyes.

Thanks, Zion. It didn't seem that gnarly when I started but I definitely had to be careful as I went along.

Thank you, rsp3 and Badly Bent

Thank you, Don. I like the ebony for everything right now because that's all I have.  ;) Luckily it looks pretty good with most things.

Thank you for the kind words, Keenan, Cody, SlimBob and Kip.

Thanks, Gordon. I don't know about a style, I just kinda cringe make a bunch of sawdust and hope it will shoot when I'm done.

Thanks, Dave and Pappy.

Carson, I did make it to shoot with Steve and Bryce. It was fun. I broke 2 arrows and lost another so I'm down to 3. I really need to rustle up some feathers here soon. :-\ I didn't shoot the osage bow because I didn't want to scuff it up before I hand it off.  O:)

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: rossfactor on January 22, 2013, 04:37:59 pm

Sweeeeet.  Really like the details, and unique character of this bow.  And a great tiller as well.

Gabe

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: Weylin on January 22, 2013, 08:38:00 pm

Thanks, Gabe. It sure was fun to make.

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: Dvshunter on January 22, 2013, 09:03:05 pm

Yeah buddy. That's some high quality bow porn! Nice b and thanks for taking the extra time for some cool pics. It makes it that much sweeter.

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: dwardo on January 23, 2013, 08:35:42 am

Very pretty indeed! Great tiller too.

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: lesken2011 on January 23, 2013, 10:03:59 am

NICE...Weylin!! How'd you like that yella wood? You did it proud!!

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: Sidewinder on January 23, 2013, 11:17:08 am

Thats a bow to be proud of for sure, nice job.   Danny

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: Will H on January 23, 2013, 12:06:24 pm

Man what a beauty!! That is one awesome character bow!!  :o

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: ionicmuffin on January 23, 2013, 12:07:12 pm

i must say, suburb work!

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: Bowman on January 23, 2013, 06:28:48 pm

Very nice. :-)

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: Weylin on January 24, 2013, 03:01:25 am

Thanks DVShunter, I can't take credit for the pics. Carson was my cameraman. I need to make friends with someone on my block that has a fancy camera so I can get pics like this of all my bows.

Thank you, Dwardo!

Thanks, Lesken. I really like working osage. I'm hoping to get my hands on some more soon.

Thank you for the kind words, Danny, Will, Muffin and Bowman. I appreciate you taking the time to look and comment.

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: Carson (CMB) on January 24, 2013, 03:04:30 am

Quote from: Weylin on January 24, 2013, 03:01:25 am

Thanks DVShunter, I can't take credit for the pics. Carson was my cameraman. I need to make friends with someone on my block that has a fancy camera so I can get pics like this of all my bows.

Weylin, you know you are going to need more than just a fancy camera to take pics like that!   ;D Just kidding, your bows make any cameraman look good.  Sorry that braced photo is focused on the fence.. ::)

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: chamookman on January 24, 2013, 05:36:47 am

Nicely done ! That's a GREAT piece of Hedge - You did it justice. Bob

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: Knapper on January 24, 2013, 09:18:21 am

Well done, very nice workmanship.
Knapper

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: steelslinger on January 24, 2013, 11:14:04 am

Very nice.

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: Weylin on January 24, 2013, 08:53:15 pm

Carson, I have to hand it to you. You went above and beyond with your picture taking. You even laid down on a wet, dog poop-strewn yard to get the full draw shots.  ;D

Thank you, bob, knapper and Brad. I'm glad you like it.

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: bow101 on January 25, 2013, 12:49:44 am

Great character, finish and outstanding tiller...... When it gets to the end; don't ya just love sanding.? Not.. :'( :'( :'( :'(

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: Dan K on January 25, 2013, 01:05:12 am

Hey Weylin, I'm Proud to have this be my first post on PA!  Gorgeous work and I can't wait to shoot it!  I asked for bow to use as a template to guide me in my newly found bow making interests and had no idea Idea I'd end up with a museum piece!  Best birthday present I've received in a long long time.

Thanks bro!

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: Weylin on January 25, 2013, 11:26:52 am

bow101, Thank you very much. Sanding is literally the worst part of making a bow, but it pays off. I just grit my teeth and get it done.

Dan, you're very welcome! I'm glad that you are so excited about it, that eases the pain of letting it go. As for being a template, I think it's a great design for a first bow just don't copy all the wiggles, dips and knots.  ;) That and make your white oak bow a bit wider. Happy Birthday, buddy. I'll see ya soon.  8)

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: druid on January 28, 2013, 05:17:11 pm

Beauty........ I would like to see some better angled pic of the tiller?

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: DuBois on January 29, 2013, 05:27:49 am

Man, that is nice!!

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: Gaur on January 29, 2013, 10:12:14 am

That's one sweet bow.  I can't imagine how much work you have into all those dips and bumps. 

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: Weylin on January 29, 2013, 11:41:51 am

Druid, Thank you. We realized when we were done with our photoshoot that all the fulldraw pics were angled.  :-\ Unfortunately (or fortunately  ;) ) this bow is off to it's new owner. Maybe Dan will feel like posing for a full draw shot so we can see it in pure form. i'd like to see it too.

Thank you, DuBois!

Thanks, Gaur. It definitely made for slower going. I learned a lot doing it though.

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: Dan K on January 29, 2013, 02:47:26 pm

I'm meeting with Carson to size some arrows today so maybe he can shoot some pics!

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: Onebowonder on January 29, 2014, 04:44:17 pm

One year ago today...

Because sometimes Old Bow Porn is still good Bow Porn!  >:D >:D >:D

OneBow

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: burchett.donald on January 29, 2014, 04:55:08 pm

 Weylin,
               Don't know what was going on that I missed this post, but glad I seen it today. Very beautiful bow... 8)

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: H Rhodes on January 29, 2014, 04:57:51 pm

Quote from: burchett.donald on January 29, 2014, 04:55:08 pm

Weylin,
               Don't know what was going on that I missed this post, but glad I seen it today. Very beautiful bow... 8)

Yep, what Don said.  That is fine.  I think you have a distinct sort of "Weylin" bend on your bows.  I like it.

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: ohma2 on January 29, 2014, 05:13:30 pm

Top shelf all the way

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: IdahoMatt on January 29, 2014, 05:27:34 pm

That is one beautiful bow man.  Love the tips.  Just great all around. 

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: Dan K on January 29, 2014, 06:06:46 pm

I am truly honored to own this bow. Even after making some of my own this one is still my favorite. Still shooting after a year well over 10,000 shots so far. It has exhausted two full sets of arrows. Thanks for letting this one go Weylin!

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: Badger on January 29, 2014, 06:25:58 pm

   You can be proud of that one!

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: Mark Smeltzer on January 29, 2014, 08:17:54 pm

This the first time seeing this one. I like everything about it. Great job on a stave that had some challenges.

Mark

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: Weylin on January 29, 2014, 08:55:09 pm

Whoah, Zombie thread! Shoot it in the head!  >:D

Thanks for the compliments. I really liked making this bow. I'm glad you use it so much, Dan. That's the best compliment of all.  :D

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: burn em up chuck on January 29, 2014, 09:16:47 pm

   very very good

             chuck

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: Arrowind on January 29, 2014, 09:17:47 pm

How did I miss this one!?!?   AWESOME!    Like the tips, the grip, the tiller is excellent.  All the way around and excellent bow! As always!

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: loefflerchuck on January 29, 2014, 09:23:37 pm

Dam! you are an artist Weylin. The yew bow you made for me a while back is still one of my best and favorite shooters. When you look at one of your bows up close one can see the time and skill you put into it.
Chuck

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: Steve Milbocker on January 30, 2014, 07:44:23 am

Really nice bow,I like it a lot!

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: dwardo on January 30, 2014, 07:50:28 am

She`s a stunner  8)

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: simson on January 30, 2014, 04:08:25 pm

Beautiful in all aspects! Love the character.

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: Shamusrobert on January 30, 2014, 10:31:49 pm

That's a beauty all right.

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: Gordon on January 31, 2014, 10:32:15 am

I bet you had fun chasing a ring on that one. You did that piece of knotty wood up right Weylin. And nice pictures Carson.

Title: Re: Osage Character Bow
Post by: Carson (CMB) on January 31, 2014, 03:36:59 pm

It's alive!!!   ;D

That is a sweet one.  Dan shoots that thing well too.