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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: simson on April 17, 2014, 05:15:39 pm

Title: Osage working recurve 48/28 (No. 43)
Post by: simson on April 17, 2014, 05:15:39 pm
This is Nr. 3 from this thread: http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php?topic=45969.0
The wood is very nice, dark osage. It is reflexed about 4½“, the recurves are working. Tip overlays are antler of roe. Two cluster knots areas were wrapped as a precaution. The bow is asymetrical and 60½“ long.

Just noticed I have forgotten the front profile, will do that in the next days. (Sorry)

Enjoy


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Title: Re: Osage working recurve 58/28
Post by: burchett.donald on April 17, 2014, 05:41:04 pm
Simson,
            That is some awesome work...I have pictures of different tiller for reference in a folder that I save from research. Yours are all there sir...
                                                                Don
Title: Re: Osage working recurve 58/28
Post by: straightarrow on April 17, 2014, 05:44:41 pm
Great bow!!!! I'm in love.... lol getting ready to start a Osage and now I think it might be a recurve. Awesome work!!!!

Jon
Title: Re: Osage working recurve 58/28
Post by: Pat B on April 17, 2014, 05:45:55 pm
Very nice bow, Simon. I love the irregularity of the antler tip overlays. Cool!   8)
Title: Re: Osage working recurve 58/28
Post by: IdahoMatt on April 17, 2014, 05:46:08 pm
That is a very nice bow there.  I like the tips with the off cut tip overlays.  I love the unbraced profile
Title: Re: Osage working recurve 58/28
Post by: half eye on April 17, 2014, 06:02:25 pm
I'm a fan of working recurves myself, and you nailed that bow right there. Everything about it says smooth power, excellent.
rich
Title: Re: Osage working recurve 58/28
Post by: blackhawk on April 17, 2014, 07:19:13 pm
Sweetness!!!! Love the unbraced  :)
Title: Re: Osage working recurve 58/28
Post by: Mad Max on April 17, 2014, 07:22:20 pm
Simson
You are just to good :P
I need to rub your head for good luck.
Nice bow ,  I like how the antler is not wide enought as it fades into the osage

I LIKE ;) ;) ;D
Title: Re: Osage working recurve 58/28
Post by: SLIMBOB on April 17, 2014, 07:37:32 pm
Unbraced, braced and drawn.  I like it all.  The wood looks dreamy.  Very nice work Sir.
Title: Re: Osage working recurve 58/28
Post by: Marc St Louis on April 17, 2014, 07:49:31 pm
Very nice indeed.  I've only made 1 working recurve and they started to pull out after awhile.  I hope yours fares better
Title: Re: Osage working recurve 58/28
Post by: Peacebow_Coos on April 17, 2014, 08:14:33 pm
Nice as usual!  I really like that style of hanle grip did you glue twine wraps to make that ribbed look?
Title: Re: Osage working recurve 58/28
Post by: adb on April 17, 2014, 08:18:39 pm
Super nice, as usual. Your bows are always so perfectly tillered.
Title: Re: Osage working recurve 58/28
Post by: H Rhodes on April 17, 2014, 08:31:17 pm
Awesome recurve Simon.  That will be a fine hunting bow for years to come.
Title: Re: Osage working recurve 58/28
Post by: NeolithicMan on April 17, 2014, 08:40:55 pm
You always make the most beautiful and elegant bows man! love it
Title: Re: Osage working recurve 58/28
Post by: Bogaman on April 17, 2014, 08:44:26 pm
You are obviously a very good bowyer. The tiller on your bows is always right on the money. You must also spend more time than many on your finish as it looks great.
Title: Re: Osage working recurve 58/28
Post by: Badly Bent on April 17, 2014, 08:49:23 pm
That is a killer bow Simon, very nice all around. Wish I could get over to Germany to apprentice under you in the bow shop for a time. :)
Title: Re: Osage working recurve 58/28
Post by: NeolithicMan on April 17, 2014, 08:57:53 pm
+1
Title: Re: Osage working recurve 58/28
Post by: simson on April 18, 2014, 02:05:53 am
All: Thank you guys for the nice compliments

Quote from: Pat B on April 17, 2014, 05:45:55 pm
Very nice bow, Simon. I love the irregularity of the antler tip overlays. Cool!   8)

Yeah, Pat. I found two pieces matching - the other is just opposing.
Quote from: Marc St Louis on April 17, 2014, 07:49:31 pm
Very nice indeed.  I've only made 1 working recurve and they started to pull out after awhile.  I hope yours fares better

Have shot now about 300 arrows, till now no let off. Hope it will stay with that reflex.

Quote from: Peacebow_Coos on April 17, 2014, 08:14:33 pm
Nice as usual!  I really like that style of hanle grip did you glue twine wraps to make that ribbed look?

That is a very simple thing. Just underlay some pieces of leather laces or some cord

Quote from: Bogaman on April 17, 2014, 08:44:26 pm
.... You must also spend more time than many on your finish as it looks great.

That is really no great affair. I apply usually about eight coats of a homemade mixture of hardening oil. Every coat is done within 5 min.

Quote from: Badly Bent on April 17, 2014, 08:49:23 pm
That is a killer bow Simon, very nice all around. Wish I could get over to Germany to apprentice under you in the bow shop for a time. :)

Oh no Greg! You are the master! I know that for shure.
But if you ever come to Germany  you must visit me. It would be great building  and shooting bows together. I'm waiting for you.
Title: Re: Osage working recurve 58/28
Post by: Pappy on April 18, 2014, 05:25:47 am
Beautiful bow,very nice work and I can tell by the looks that is a shooter. :)
 Pappy
Title: Re: Osage working recurve 58/28
Post by: missilemaster on April 18, 2014, 08:53:01 am
Another great looking bow man!  You Germans don't mess around do you? ;)
Title: Re: Osage working recurve 58/28
Post by: Blackcoyote on April 18, 2014, 08:59:54 am
Very classy and well executed bow, nice inspiration for a project too!
Title: Re: Osage working recurve 58/28
Post by: Josh B on April 18, 2014, 10:28:33 am
Very nicely done Sir!  I always enjoy seeing your work.  Josh
Title: Re: Osage working recurve 58/28
Post by: bowster on April 30, 2014, 03:30:51 pm
Again a very good bow(die haben einfach das gewisse Etwas, deine Bögen) thumbs up!