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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: DuBois on July 04, 2013, 07:25:35 pm

Title: Osage with big knot in handle finished.
Post by: DuBois on July 04, 2013, 07:25:35 pm
It is 69" long with natural forward tip on upper limb and heat induced on lower to match. Handle and fade area is 11" total so limbs are 29". 50# at 29".  Came from a old fence post in Kansas before they expanded to build homes on the old farm that was fairly old when I was a kid so at least 50 years. Has one grub hole filled with SG and dust on lower riser that went clean through and 2 nail holes in mid limb filled also. I got a little carried away with the sinew wraps  :o Chased ring is beautiful and over 1/8" thick.  I gave it to the local butcher since he's been real helpful with sinew. I forgot to get a shot of the pin nock tips though.  will try to get some later.
Thanks folks, Marco
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Title: Re: Osage suggestions please
Post by: Bryce on July 04, 2013, 08:32:53 pm
that looks like the perfect stave for Karpowicz "low stack" design.
Title: Re: Osage suggestions please
Post by: DuBois on July 04, 2013, 09:38:40 pm
OH YEAH, AND HAPPY 4TH!
Title: Re: Osage suggestions please
Post by: JonW on July 05, 2013, 12:28:16 am
That stave could have a killer profile being deflexed out of the handle like that. Take your time and do it some real justice.
Title: Re: Osage suggestions please
Post by: Pappy on July 05, 2013, 06:34:15 am
Looking good so far. :)
   Pappy
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Post by: burn em up chuck on July 05, 2013, 09:52:37 am
pretty, what character

             chuck
Title: Re: Osage suggestions please
Post by: George Tsoukalas on July 05, 2013, 10:03:00 am
I would make sure there is no bending in the handle given the size of that knot. Jawge
Title: Re: Osage suggestions please
Post by: autologus on July 05, 2013, 10:05:53 am
That is going to be a real looker.

Grady
Title: Re: Osage suggestions please
Post by: missilemaster on July 05, 2013, 10:10:58 am
I would go for a deflex/reflex profile with flipped tips. Blackcaulk has done about 75 or so with that profile. You might even be able to shoot the arrow through the hole when your done or at least install some glow in the dark bubble level sight pins! ;D
Title: Re: Osage suggestions please
Post by: DuBois on July 06, 2013, 08:44:11 pm
OK, thanks folks. Decided to narrow it down some and keep all the length.
Quote from: George Tsoukalas on July 05, 2013, 10:03:00 am
I would make sure there is no bending in the handle given the size of that knot. Jawge
Good point George, I will keep a real close eye on it and I decided not to fill that hole with the epoxy after all. Will fill it with SG and dust after it is closer to done and see if there is any bend first.
Title: Re: Osage with big knot in handle finished.
Post by: DuBois on November 13, 2013, 12:48:27 pm
Here's the shots.

(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s662/mdubois7/1043_zpse2a1d1e7.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/mdubois7/media/1043_zpse2a1d1e7.jpg.html)

(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s662/mdubois7/1044_zpsb0590f12.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/mdubois7/media/1044_zpsb0590f12.jpg.html)

(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s662/mdubois7/1045_zpsd334a23b.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/mdubois7/media/1045_zpsd334a23b.jpg.html)

(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s662/mdubois7/1046_zps29d6a3af.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/mdubois7/media/1046_zps29d6a3af.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Osage with big knot in handle finished.
Post by: Pat B on November 13, 2013, 01:24:43 pm
Very nice.  8)
Title: Re: Osage with big knot in handle finished.
Post by: johnfolchetti on November 13, 2013, 01:29:22 pm
+1
Title: Re: Osage with big knot in handle finished.
Post by: Joec123able on November 13, 2013, 01:32:39 pm
That is gorgeous and very serious face on the full draw lol looks like you're about to shoot an arrow through someone's chest hahah  ;)
Title: Re: Osage with big knot in handle finished.
Post by: BOWMAN53 on November 13, 2013, 01:48:21 pm
idk about you but i wanna knock out that knot and shoot an arrow through it.
Title: Re: Osage with big knot in handle finished.
Post by: danny f on November 13, 2013, 02:39:04 pm
that turned out well, nice bow.
Title: Re: Osage with big knot in handle finished.
Post by: Del the cat on November 13, 2013, 03:15:44 pm
Knot? I don't see no knot  ;)  ;D
Great bow.
Del
Title: Re: Osage with big knot in handle finished.
Post by: burchett.donald on November 13, 2013, 06:02:43 pm
Interesting to say the least, nice bow out of that stave dude  8)
Title: Re: Osage with big knot in handle finished.
Post by: IdahoMatt on November 13, 2013, 06:44:17 pm
Nice work on a tricky stave :)
Title: Re: Osage with big knot in handle finished.
Post by: Carson (CMB) on November 13, 2013, 09:19:16 pm
That turned out really nice.   8)
Title: Re: Osage with big knot in handle finished.
Post by: JW_Halverson on November 13, 2013, 10:35:06 pm
I remember thinking this one was going to school you and then break your heart!  THANK YOU for turning the tables on me, love this character bow!
Title: Re: Osage with big knot in handle finished.
Post by: bowsandroses on November 13, 2013, 10:35:56 pm
I like it a lot!
Title: Re: Osage with big knot in handle finished.
Post by: H Rhodes on November 14, 2013, 02:43:27 am
Fine looking bow.  Great work.
Title: Re: Osage with big knot in handle finished.
Post by: Pappy on November 14, 2013, 08:35:54 am
Nice job on a challenging piece,way to make something nice out of nothing. :)
 Pappy
Title: Re: Osage with big knot in handle finished.
Post by: rps3 on November 14, 2013, 10:48:42 am
Looking good.
Title: Re: Osage with big knot in handle finished.
Post by: dbb on November 14, 2013, 02:58:08 pm
Cool and good lookin bow from a tricky stave,good work!
I also like the really full draw,no hesitation there  ;)
Title: Re: Osage with big knot in handle finished.
Post by: Parnell on November 14, 2013, 03:17:13 pm
Very good!  I like that very much! :)  What a cool piece of Osage.
Title: Re: Osage with big knot in handle finished.
Post by: ErictheViking on November 14, 2013, 07:22:40 pm
Great work man, got it bending sweet.
Title: Re: Osage with big knot in handle finished.
Post by: DuBois on November 15, 2013, 07:25:07 pm
Hey, thanks everybody  :) It's nice to be able to contribute something back.

Quote from: JW_Halverson on November 13, 2013, 10:35:06 pm
I remember thinking this one was going to school you and then break your heart!  THANK YOU for turning the tables on me, love this character bow!
I was thinking it might do that too JW.

Quote from: Del the cat on November 13, 2013, 03:15:44 pm
Knot? I don't see no knot  ;)  ;D
Great bow.
Del
Hey Del, it's that thing that looks like a horse eye socket  ;)

Quote from: Joec123able on November 13, 2013, 01:32:39 pm
That is gorgeous and very serious face on the full draw lol looks like you're about to shoot an arrow through someone's chest hahah  ;)
Joe, when my wife is holding the camera things can be serious LOL

Quote from: Pappy on November 14, 2013, 08:35:54 am
Nice job on a challenging piece,way to make something nice out of nothing. :)
 Pappy
Thanks Pappy
Title: Re: Osage with big knot in handle finished.
Post by: Arrowind on November 15, 2013, 10:11:18 pm
good work! looks awesome.
Title: Re: Osage with big knot in handle finished.
Post by: soy on November 16, 2013, 03:00:59 am
Damn Doobs that thing is sweet! ;)
Title: Re: Osage with big knot in handle finished.
Post by: DuBois on December 19, 2013, 03:12:47 pm
Finally got a pic of the butcher I gave it to.
He is gonna mostly let it hang on the wall I think  :-\
Anyway, he is a good guy, German citizen, and makes up some real good sausage. Gives me a little sinew from time to time so I thought he should have one.

(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s662/mdubois7/002_zpsf3d5da92.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/mdubois7/media/002_zpsf3d5da92.jpg.html)
(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s662/mdubois7/001_zps921d9db4.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/mdubois7/media/001_zps921d9db4.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Osage with big knot in handle finished.
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on December 19, 2013, 04:37:50 pm
Never trust a German wurstmaster!

Cool of you to do give him the bow doobs.
Title: Re: Osage with big knot in handle finished.
Post by: JW_Halverson on December 20, 2013, 10:09:11 pm
Nice of you to give a bow to the guy, Dubious.