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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Dean Marlow on August 24, 2013, 05:02:57 pm

Title: Osage Selfbow I just finished up.
Post by: Dean Marlow on August 24, 2013, 05:02:57 pm

Here is a Osage bow I just got done shooting in. Haven't posted a bow for a while . Wanted to let everybody know I am still around. It was one of the most challenging Osage bows I tackled for a while. It was full of twist plus several knots of all shape and sizes. This will be my hunting bow this year. A good 50 plus pounds at 28". 64" from tip to tip. 1-1/2" wide to midlimb then tapers down. Deer horn overlays with a deer horn arrow rest. I covered it with leather. The three long skinny inclusions on one limb were something I haven't seen much of in Osage. They have some soft spongy material right in the middle of them I think I could have cleaned them out all the way threw the limb but I chose not to. Several coats of Tru-Oil for the finish. The big knot on the edge doesn't quite go all the way threw. Dean

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Post by: Dean Marlow on August 24, 2013, 05:04:28 pm

Here are some pics.

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Post by: Dean Marlow on August 24, 2013, 05:06:17 pm

More pics

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Post by: Dean Marlow on August 24, 2013, 05:09:42 pm

Here is the money shot.

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Post by: SLIMBOB on August 24, 2013, 05:10:56 pm

Just something about knotty Osage....Very nice!

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Post by: H Rhodes on August 24, 2013, 05:48:35 pm

Looks like a fine hunting bow.  Good luck this year.

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Post by: osage outlaw on August 24, 2013, 05:52:29 pm

Nice bow!

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Post by: Danzn Bar on August 24, 2013, 09:30:18 pm

Very nice with some character.

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Post by: steve b. on August 24, 2013, 09:48:25 pm

Nice job on that one.  Hope you let loose on a critter.

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Post by: David_Daugherty on August 24, 2013, 09:52:32 pm

Nice looking bow. 8)

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Post by: raghorns on August 24, 2013, 11:11:30 pm

I like it all! Keep'em coming.

Lyle

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Post by: soy on August 25, 2013, 03:46:52 am

Nice...good luck on the hunt!

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Post by: BryBow on August 25, 2013, 06:06:35 am

Don't let em fever ya Dean.

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Post by: Badly Bent on August 25, 2013, 08:32:39 am

Sweet looking osage hunter Dean, very nice.

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Post by: Dvshunter on August 25, 2013, 12:02:05 pm

Sweet dean. Good to know your still making em. My boys missed your granddaughter this hear. Lol hopefully we see you next year.

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Post by: BowEd on August 25, 2013, 12:20:09 pm

Very nice job on a challenging piece of wood.Good luck hunting with it this year.

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Post by: Dean Marlow on August 25, 2013, 03:19:02 pm

Thanks everybody for the nice compliments on the bow. It was a challenge but that is what makes this hobby so enjoyable.Dean

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Post by: coaster500 on August 26, 2013, 01:12:03 am

I'd carry that bow to the wood Dean....  I like it :)

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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on August 26, 2013, 07:42:34 am

Good work Dean!

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Post by: Pappy on August 26, 2013, 08:24:33 am

Looks good to me,just like I like them.Nice job. :)
   Pappy

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Post by: lesken2011 on August 26, 2013, 09:35:28 am

Nice job, Dean. Looks like a meat getter to me!!

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Post by: Postman on August 27, 2013, 01:02:58 am

Love that big knot- good luck with her.

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Post by: Blacktail on August 27, 2013, 01:18:48 am

Mr.dean i you did a great job...any person would be proud....i hope it gets some meat...thanks for sharing..john

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Post by: DuBois on August 27, 2013, 01:21:21 am

Really like it Dean. Thanks for the post.