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Title: Snow devil
Post by: rps3 on February 12, 2015, 11:28:29 am
Sometimes it is difficult to come up with an original thread title, but when I saw the snow angel by Chris, I figured the title for my uglier, but similar in some ways bow was fitting. Hope you don't mind Chris.
64" low 50's at 28" osage sapling for a great friend. I realized I didn't have a full draw as I gave it to him last night, not the best picture.

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Title: Re: Snow devil
Post by: rps3 on February 12, 2015, 11:31:47 am
The title must be jinxing me. Trying to figure it out.
Title: Re: Snow devil
Post by: rps3 on February 12, 2015, 11:35:10 am
(http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q556/longbow60/osage%20sapling/dscn1758_zpsfd6fc19f.jpg)
Title: Re: Snow devil
Post by: rps3 on February 12, 2015, 11:36:18 am
(http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q556/longbow60/osage%20sapling/dscn1763_zps9beeacbb.jpg)
[img][/http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q556/longbow60/osage%20sapling/dscn1768_zpsb3621e95.jpgimg]
Title: Re: Snow devil
Post by: rps3 on February 12, 2015, 11:37:54 am
(http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q556/longbow60/osage%20sapling/dscn1768_zpsb3621e95.jpg)
Title: Re: Snow devil
Post by: rps3 on February 12, 2015, 11:38:49 am
(http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q556/longbow60/osage%20sapling/dscn1770_zps314436bc.jpg)
Title: Re: Snow devil
Post by: rps3 on February 12, 2015, 11:39:52 am
(http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q556/longbow60/osage%20sapling/dscn1777_zpsa00c6c55.jpg)
Title: Re: Snow devil
Post by: rps3 on February 12, 2015, 11:40:43 am
(http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q556/longbow60/osage%20sapling/dscn1792_zps444ab31f.jpg)
Title: Re: Snow devil
Post by: rps3 on February 12, 2015, 11:41:20 am
(http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q556/longbow60/osage%20sapling/dscn1800_zps281040f3.jpg)
Title: Re: Snow devil
Post by: rps3 on February 12, 2015, 11:42:15 am
(http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q556/longbow60/osage%20sapling/dscn1830_zpsf4a07b0f.jpg)
Title: Re: Snow devil
Post by: alwayslookin on February 12, 2015, 11:47:15 am
Purty bow sir. I can't wait to get my hands on some yew one day
Title: Re: Snow devil
Post by: Sasquatch on February 12, 2015, 11:47:43 am
Pretty bow, Ive never tried yew, but I bet it is difficult to tiller with all those knots Ive seen in that stuff.  You did a great job.  Thanks for posting. 
Title: Re: Snow devil
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 12, 2015, 11:50:36 am
Don't mind one bit Robert. Its a good name! I like the sapwood/heartwood transition. Its gorgeous.


* that's OSAGE FELLA'S *
Title: Re: Snow devil
Post by: blackhawk on February 12, 2015, 11:56:34 am
Very nice Bob!!! :)
Title: Re: Snow devil
Post by: paulsemp on February 12, 2015, 11:59:01 am
this time I'm going with the devil on longevity
Title: Re: Snow devil
Post by: hunterbob on February 12, 2015, 12:03:51 pm
Nice bend in that one . Love the sap wood against the yeller.
Title: Re: Snow devil
Post by: SLIMBOB on February 12, 2015, 12:06:08 pm
Very nice Sir!  After seeing Chris's bow posted last night, I began to rethink the whole "Osage is King" thing. His bow is flat out gorgeous!  This one restores my sanity. Very well done!
Title: Re: Snow devil
Post by: rps3 on February 12, 2015, 12:07:43 pm
" I can't wait to get my hands on some yew one day"  Me too alwayslookin! This one is osage.
Glad you don't mind me coming in on your heels Chris.
Thanks other Chris, Paul, Bob, and Sasquatch.
Title: Re: Snow devil
Post by: Shaneisneato on February 12, 2015, 12:18:25 pm
Antler string nocks? Nice lookin bow
Title: Re: Snow devil
Post by: bobbykelley on February 12, 2015, 12:54:22 pm
The Devil was once an angel... ;) Nice looking bow. Very well done. (Still think the Snow angel wins in looks.)
Title: Re: Snow devil
Post by: Aaron H on February 12, 2015, 01:05:00 pm
Very cool looking yellow wood. That grip looks sweet
Title: Re: Snow devil
Post by: JonW on February 12, 2015, 01:14:00 pm
Nice looking bow. Snow King I would say ;)
Title: Re: Snow devil
Post by: TimBo on February 12, 2015, 01:20:43 pm
I read that it was osage, and still just about posted something about yew...it is a bit deceptive!  Really nice work.
Title: Re: Snow devil
Post by: George Tsoukalas on February 12, 2015, 01:59:45 pm
It's a beauty! Nicely done. Jawge
Title: Re: Snow devil
Post by: rps3 on February 12, 2015, 02:36:54 pm
Shane, yes it is deer antler. bobbykelley, I agree, the angel is more beautiful hands down. JonW, I like that name. Thanks also Falcon, TimBo and Jawge.
Title: Re: Snow devil
Post by: Stixnstones on February 12, 2015, 02:40:33 pm
Wow! Thats osage?! Gotta say last nites angel n todays devil r 2 of the most insiring bows i've seen. Awesome work sir
Title: Re: Snow devil
Post by: bubby on February 12, 2015, 03:24:36 pm
that's a pretty bent stick man ;)
Title: Re: Snow devil
Post by: Sidewinder on February 12, 2015, 03:57:32 pm
Yeah the sapwood/ heartwood combo is pretty. Nice job on that one.
Title: Re: Snow devil
Post by: Parnell on February 12, 2015, 04:17:59 pm
Good lookin' bow!
Title: Re: Snow devil
Post by: joachimM on February 12, 2015, 04:20:10 pm
Wow.
Anytime I see such magnificent osage bows, it makes me want to plant some Osage trees here in Europe.
Love the antler tips, good idea.
Title: Re: Snow devil
Post by: Swampman on February 12, 2015, 05:54:37 pm
Great looking bow.  I had to go back and look because I thought it looked like yew too.  Very nice work.
Title: Re: Snow devil
Post by: rps3 on February 12, 2015, 06:35:00 pm
Thanks guys. I have 2 more saplings yet that I can look forward to working with.
Title: Re: Snow devil
Post by: Badly Bent on February 12, 2015, 07:06:45 pm
That is a sweet looking bow. You really got that sapwood polished and looking good, the color in it is fantastic. Enough character that it probably kept you on your toes while tillering. :)
Title: Re: Snow devil
Post by: mwosborn on February 12, 2015, 07:40:34 pm
Very nice looking bow!
Title: Re: Snow devil
Post by: missilemaster on February 12, 2015, 07:48:52 pm
Like the bow, like the name! 8)
Title: Re: Snow devil
Post by: Blackcoyote on February 12, 2015, 09:00:29 pm
Great looking bow!
Title: Re: Snow devil
Post by: Arrowind on February 12, 2015, 09:19:52 pm
Nice work!
Title: Re: Snow devil
Post by: IdahoMatt on February 12, 2015, 10:35:46 pm
Nice work Bob.  I like the antler overlays
Title: Re: Snow devil
Post by: chamookman on February 13, 2015, 04:05:13 am
Two Thumbs up - pretty Bow ! Bob
Title: Re: Snow devil
Post by: Pappy on February 13, 2015, 04:59:07 am
A beauty for sure, very nice work. :)
   Pappy
Title: Re: Snow devil
Post by: Peacebow_Coos on February 13, 2015, 01:06:38 pm
That's a beautiful devil  >:D
Title: Re: Snow devil
Post by: Danzn Bar on February 13, 2015, 07:18:28 pm
Sweet lookn sage,
DBar
Title: Re: Snow devil
Post by: RyanR on February 14, 2015, 08:21:55 pm
Don't see many Osage bows with sapwood. It really looks nice.